PNC Council Approves Presidential Candidate Nomination
The People’s National Congress (PNC) council has granted approval to put forward a candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. The...
Yameen Challenges Candidacy Rejection at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has registered a case filed by former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the opposition PPM’s presidential candidate,...
EC Rejects Yameen’s Presidential Candidacy
The Elections Commission (EC) has rejected the candidacy of the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) presidential candidate and former...
US Treasury Designates Key ISIS and Al-Qaida Operatives in Maldives
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken significant actions against key leaders and...
High-Stakes Presidential Race Sparks Fervour as More Candidates Enter Fray
As the September 9 presidential election draws near, the political environment has turned into a enthralling battlefield, teeming with candidates...
Yameen Submits New Case to Supreme Court
Former President Abdulla Yameen’s legal team lodged a new case with the Supreme Court on Tuesday, adding to the series...
SC Rejects Yameen’s Request for Intervention in HC Appeal
The Supreme Court has refused to accept a case filed by former President Abdulla Yameen’s legal team seeking the court’s...
Maldives Identified as Transit Hub for Sanction-Busting Shipments to Russia
The Maldives has emerged as a transit point for shipments that are bypassing sanctions imposed on Russia, drawing the attention...
Opposition Parties to Field Common Candidate in Presidential Polls
In a surprising turn of events, three opposition political parties —The Democrats, Jumhooree Party (JP), and the Maldivian National Party...
Charges Withdrawn Against Co-defendant in Pres. Yameen’s Bribery Case
The Criminal Court on Wednesday granted the prosecution’s request for ‘temporary’ withdrawal of charges against Ahmed Kurik Riza, a close...
