Politics

Maldives jumps to Tier 2 in US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons Report 2021

July 31, 2021, 09:42

Malé, Maldives - Maldives has been upgraded to Tier 2 in the US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons Report 2021 earlier this month. In their statements regarding the World Day… Continued

Police complete investigation of May terror attack mastermind Haisham

July 29, 2021, 18:27

Male', Maldives - Maldives Police Service has sent the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) to prosecute the mastermind of the May terror attack, Ali Haisham after completing investigation on him. PG… Continued

Islamic Ministry bans minors from leading congregational prayers

July 28, 2021, 14:55

Malé, Maldives - The Islamic Ministry on Wednesday, has banned minors to lead congregational prayers, even if it is for educational purposes. Islamic Minister Dr. Ahmed Zahir said giving information… Continued

China rebukes Nasheed for supporting British warships entry into South China Sea

July 28, 2021, 14:12

Malé, Maldives - The Chinese Embassy in Maldives has rebuked Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed after he tweeted supporting the entry of British Carrier Strike Group into the… Continued

Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid flies to Bulgaria on an official visit

July 27, 2021, 17:01

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Foreign Affairs and President-elect of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid departs to Bulgaria on an official visit from 27… Continued

No foreign military allowed in Maldives during an MNP administration: MP Nazim

July 27, 2021, 10:21

Malé, Maldives - MP of Dhangethi Constituency and co-founder of Maldives National Party (MNP) Mohamed Nazim on Monday, said that foreign military presence in Maldives will not be allowed in… Continued

No extremist ideology within the incumbent government coalition: Maumoon

July 27, 2021, 09:58

Malé, Maldives - Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom on Monday, said that there is no extremist ideology within the current ruling coalition, and that who are saying otherwise, are doing… Continued

Education Ministry cancels school breakfast programs for 2021

July 27, 2021, 09:32

Male', Maldives - Education Ministry has decided to halt the breakfast program in schools till the end of this year as a protective measure against Covid-19. While President Ibrahim Mohamed… Continued

President Solih calls upon Maldivians to unite against extremists

July 26, 2021, 13:02

Male', Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih today said that extremist views contradict the belief of Islam and called upon the people to unite and stand up against these groups.… Continued

State of Emergency motion cannot be passed without President Solih’s consent: MP Azim

July 26, 2021, 11:22

Male', Maldives - MDP Parliamentary group leader and MP for Medhu Henveiru Constituency, Ali Azim states that the motion to impose State of Emergency in Maldives cannot be passed without discussing… Continued