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Maldives Aquanauts Make Historic Maiden Dive

September 11, 2022, 15:54

Two intrepid Maldives aquanauts have journeyed into the history books by becoming the first people from the world’s lowest-lying nation to descend deep into the twilight zone. Marine biologist, Shafiya… Continued

Three days of national mourning declared in Maldives following Queen Elizabeth II death

September 9, 2022, 08:30

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday declared the national flag to be flown at half-mast in mourning following the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch and… Continued

Signs that something serious going on, says former royal correspondent

September 8, 2022, 19:57

The careful wording of the palace statement suggests "something serious is possibly going on", says former BBC royal correspondent Richard Sumner. This comes following placed Queen Elizabeth II, the 96-year-old… Continued

3 Indians arrested in Maldives over idolatry charges

September 5, 2022, 09:14

Bilehdhoo, Maldives - Three Indians have been arrested in the island of Bilehdhoo, Faafu atoll over idolatry charges. The three individuals arrest came after a video of them carrying a… Continued

Sri Lanka’s ousted president Gotabaya returns

September 3, 2022, 13:40

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned from his self-exile in Thailand. Rajapaksa fled from Sri Lanka to Maldives on July 13, 2022 via a… Continued

Lieutenant Colonel Amir appointed as Defence Advisor of Maldives to Sri Lanka

September 3, 2022, 12:31

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Amir has been appointed as the new Defence Advisor designate at the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo, Sri Lanka.… Continued

‘India-Out’ Bill drafted by BJP: MP Shiyam

September 1, 2022, 12:05

Malé, Maldives - Vice President of Progressive Party of Maldives and MP for Naifaru constituency, Ahmed Shiyam has accused that the bill that seeks to criminalize the ‘India-Out’ campaign was… Continued

India-Out campaign carried out by opposition: FM Shahid

September 1, 2022, 11:17

New Delhi, India - Foreign Minister of Maldives and President of the UN General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid has said that the anti-India campaign in Maldives is being carried out by… Continued

Ambassador Shaan approved as non-resident Ambassador of six more countries

August 31, 2022, 18:39

Malé, Maldives - Maldives' Ambassador to Germany, Aishath Shaan Shakir has been approved as the non-resident Ambassador to six additional countries by the Maldivian Parliament. The approval was confirmed by… Continued

MP Nashiz elected Chair of CAPAC

August 31, 2022, 18:12

Malé, Maldives - Member of Parliament for Kin'bidhoo constituency Mohamed Nashiz has been elected as the Chair of Commonwealth Association of Public Accounts (CAPAC). There are a total of 40… Continued