Maldives, US Kick Off Joint Military Exercise ‘Black Marlin’
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and the Montana National Guard, a part of the United States Army and National...
Maldives’ 2024 Tourism Arrivals See 2.6% First-Time Dip; Lower Occupancy Leading Into Q2
Tourist arrivals fell 2.6 percent in April after consistent highs in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, according statistics released...
Maldives Drops Six Places; Categorised ‘Difficult’ in Word Press Freedom Index
The Maldives has dropped six places in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index. The Index is an yearly compilation by...
Former President Solih Accuses Government of Misusing Public Funds for Elections
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has accused the current administration of misusing over MVR 100 million in state funds to...
High Court Overturns Conviction of Ex-President Yameen, Orders Retrial
The High Court on Thursday overturned the bribery and money laundering conviction against former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and...
World Bank Downgrades Growth Forecast for Maldives
The World Bank has downgraded its 2024 growth forecast for the Maldives as tourists increasingly opt for guesthouse stays over...
Social Contract With Public Frowns on MP Defections: President Muizzu
Even as 13 Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) defected to join President...
Defence Minister To Face Parliamentary Committee Over 6 May Terror Attack Investigation, Drone Acquisition
The Parliamentary Committee on National Security Services has unanimously approved a motion to summon Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon. The...
Maldives Launches Air Corps With Turkish-Made Drones to Boost Surveillance Capabilities
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) inaugurated its Air Corps, marking a significant enhancement in the country’s surveillance capabilities with...
Maldivian Adds Seaplane to Air Ambulance Operations
The national carrier, Maldivian, has added a floatplane to its air ambulance operation as part of ongoing efforts to enhance...
