Investigation Escalates to Attempted Murder in Assault on Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem
The ongoing investigation into the assault on Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem, which took place on 31 January, has been escalated...
High Court Reverses Release of Man Charged With Child Rape
The High Court has overturned a decision by the Criminal Court, ordering the re-arrest of Anees Hilmy of Silsilaage/HA.Baarah, who...
Government Mulls Confidentiality Act Amid Drone Procurement Scrutiny
Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has called for the enactment of a confidentiality act aimed at safeguarding government secrets,...
Ex-President Yameen Accuses Government of Interfering in Party Registration Process
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has openly accused the government of manipulating the Elections Commission (EC) to obstruct the...
Miscommunication Cited as Reason for Indian Military Boarding Maldivian Fishing Vessels
Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has revealed that the Indian government cited ‘miscommunication’ as the reason for the incidents...
Leniency or Pardon for Child Sex Offenders Unacceptable: President
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has expressed his definitive stance against granting pardon to individuals accused, charged, or convicted of child...
Dire Outlook for Coral Reefs in Maldives, Warns MMRI
The Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI) has issued a warning about the dire outlook for Maldivian reefs, highlighting the onset...
Supreme Court Revamps Custody Review Measures, Orders Re-Arrest of Suspected Drug Trafficker
The Supreme Court has significantly reformed the legal framework governing the review of custody remands during trial proceedings, following its...
President Muizzu Defends Secrecy Around Drone Acquisition
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), Dr Mohamed Muizzu, has defended the opacity surrounding the procurement...
Government Criticised for Excessive Political Appointments Amid Transparency Concerns
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Advisor and former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has raised alarm over the sharp...
