Veteran Musician Mezzo Mohamed Dies at 59
Renowned Maldivian musician Mohamed Majid, known as Mezzo Mohamed, died on Wednesday at the age of 59, his family confirmed....
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...
Modi, Trump To Face Thorny Issues in Talks This Week
Illegal immigration, tariffs and the US-India Defence Act will be top on the agenda. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will...
Maldives Condemns Israeli Prime Minister’s Remarks on Palestinian State
The Maldives has strongly condemned the recent comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which suggested the establishment of...
Controversy Has Dogged Anti-Defection Measures in Maldives, India and Sri Lanka
The conflict has been between the need to bring about political stability and order on the one hand, and respecting...
IMF’s Impact on Sri Lanka at Stake in Election
President Wickremesinghe’s case that it is a boon is seriously challenged by his rivals The Sri Lankan presidential election, to...
Abbas Shareef Confirmed as Prosecutor General
Parliament has confirmed President Mohamed Muizzu’s pick for prosecutor general, Abbas Shareef, with 85 votes in favour. Shareef had previously...
Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Three Children, Including Daughters
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of three children, including his two daughters,...
Maldivian Cancels Malé-Dhaka Flights Due to Technical Problem
The national carrier Maldivian has cancelled its flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, scheduled for Saturday. The decision comes after a technical...
Opposition Attributes Economic Slump to Government Incompetence
The current administration has not been able to manage the fiscal challenges faced by the Maldives despite having been made...
