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...
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...
Police Probe Child Sex Abuse Allegations Against Travel Media Figure Sunny Umar
Police are investigating allegations that travel media businessman Sunny Umar sexually assaulted several children in his family, according to relatives...
Waheed Withdraws from MDP Interim Chair Race, Accuses Shahid, Solih of Breaking Promises
Former Dhidhdhoo MP Abdulla Waheed has withdrawn his name from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) interim chair election, accusing party...
Waheed Secures MDP Interim Chair as Fayyaz Bloc Tops Three Rival Factions
A detailed Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) report shows that former Dhidhdhoo MP Abdulla Waheed secured the interim chairperson position with...
Nasheed Praises Fayyaz Following Departure as MDP Chair
Former President Mohamed Nasheed, a key figure in the founding of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), praised outgoing party chairperson...
Fayyaz Resigns as MDP Chairperson to Preserve Party Unity
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail resigned on Sunday, saying the move was aimed at preserving party unity and...
