Channel 13 Ordered to Halt Broadcast, Defies Regulator With Yameen Rally Coverage
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission ordered Channel 13 to suspend broadcasting during a Thursday night rally of former President Abdulla Yameen,...
Local Council Elections: A Test for Democracy and Economic Survival
In every home, voices tremble with worry. Families count every coin as food and electricity bills soar. Students abroad lie...
IFJ, MJA Condemn Proposed Media Regulator Bill
Local journalists and international press freedom groups have condemned a proposed law to create a powerful new media regulator, warning...
Maldives Media Council Urges Lawmakers to Reject Media Regulation Bill
The Maldives Media Council (MMC) on Tuesday urged lawmakers to reject the proposed legislation, warning that it posed a “serious...
Opposition Leader Warns Media Regulation Bill Hands Control to President
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Monday accused President Mohamed Muizzu’s government of attempting to...
Türkiye Navy Fleet Commander Meets President Muizzu After Naval Ship Handover
The Commander of the Türkiye Navy Fleet, Admiral Kadir Yıldız, met President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday, two days after Ankara...
Islamic Minister’s Son Reportedly Caught Smuggling Vape Products
The son of Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed was reportedly stopped by Maldives Customs while attempting to bring vape...
When Alaska and California Were Russian Possessions
Alaska and parts of California were under the Tsar before California was vacated in 1841 and Alaska was purchased in...
Yameen Labels Muizzu’s Rule Most Incompetent and Authoritarian in Maldives’ History, Calls for Resignation
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has labelled President Mohamed Muizzu’s administration the most incompetent and authoritarian government in the...
The Economy as a Campaign Tool: A Risky Bet for President Muizzu
When governments use money, contracts and jobs to shape elections, history shows it can end badly. As Maldivians edge towards...
