Maldives Condemns Israel’s Blockade of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
The Maldives has condemned Israel’s decision to halt the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, calling the move...
Nasheed Defends Maldives’ UN Vote on Ukraine After Russian Envoy’s Criticism
Former President Mohamed Nasheed defended the Maldives’ vote in favour of a United Nations resolution on Ukraine after Russian Ambassador...
JSC Suspends Three Supreme Court Justices Ahead of Key Hearing
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Wednesday suspended three Supreme Court justices shortly before a scheduled hearing on a petition...
President Has No Authority Over How MPs Vote in Parliament, Says Fayyaz
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail said on Tuesday that President Mohamed Muizzu has no authority to dictate how...
Fayyaz Slams Government’s Push to Reduce Supreme Court Justices
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Sunday criticised the government-proposed amendment to reduce the Supreme Court bench, calling...
MDP Condemns Muizzu’s Move to Downsize Supreme Court as Threat to Judicial Independence
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Sunday accused President Mohamed Muizzu of attempting to weaken judicial independence and...
Maldives Urges Greater Role for Small Island States in Global Decision-Making
Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel on Sunday urged reforms in the multilateral system to ensure a stronger voice for Small Island...
Maldives Grants First SEZ Permit for US$187 Million Floating Solar Project
The Maldives has issued its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) permit to a renewable energy project, paving the way for...
Maldives Drops in Corruption Index, Watchdog Calls for Stronger Reforms
The Maldives saw a one-point decline in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released on Tuesday, scoring 38 out...
Opposition Leader Accuses President Muizzu of Seeking to Paralyse Supreme Court
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has accused President Mohamed Muizzu of attempting to paralyse the...
