Ghafoor Elected MDP Interim Chair in Unanimous Vote
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has elected Hanimaadhoo MP Abdul Ghafoor Moosa as its interim chairperson. He received...
Leaked Chat Over Russian Note Draws Questions, No Action Reported
The Foreign Ministry has not said whether any action has been taken against Permanent Representative to the UN Ali Naseer...
Maldives Enacts Death Penalty for Major Drug-Trafficking Offences
President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday ratified an amendment to the Drugs Act, introducing the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences....
Ahmed Mahloof Appointed Maldives Ambassador to Japan
Ahmed Mahloof has been appointed as the Maldives Ambassador to Japan after formally joining the ruling PNC last month. The...
Parliament Approves Death Penalty for Major Drug Trafficking, Bill Awaits Ratification
Parliament on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Drugs Act that introduces the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences. The...
Sunny Umar Arrested on Arrival in Maldives Amid Child Abuse Investigation
Travel media entrepreneur Hussain Sunny Umar has been arrested after returning to the Maldives, as police continue to investigate allegations...
Muizzu Criticised Over Harsh Treatment of MP Asma Rasheed
President Mohamed Muizzu’s response to a leaked message sent by Maafannu Central MP Asma Rasheed has drawn criticism, with many...
MDP Leadership Crisis: Shahid, Solih Retreat from Party Duties as PG Exploits Void
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) is now trapped in a crisis that its own leadership created. Party president Abdulla Shahid...
Maldives’ UN Envoy Calls Russian Note ‘Diplomatic Trash’ in Leaked Chat
A leaked WhatsApp exchange among senior Maldivian officials shows Permanent Representative to the UN Ali Naseer Mohamed calling a formal...
STO, Hitachi Mark 25 Years of Partnership
State Trading Organization (STO) and Japan’s Hitachi marked the 25th anniversary of their partnership at a ceremony in Male on...
