Chinese Research Vessel Not Believed to Have Conducted Survey in Maldives: Fisheries Minister
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has said that he does not believe the Chinese research vessel, Xiang...
Chinese Research Vessel Concludes Three-Month Expedition Off Maldivian Waters
Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03, known for its advanced technology and wide range of research capabilities, is returning...
Miscommunication Cited as Reason for Indian Military Boarding Maldivian Fishing Vessels
Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has revealed that the Indian government cited ‘miscommunication’ as the reason for the incidents...
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...
Opposition Accuses Government of ‘Huge Scam’ in Military Drone Purchase
The opposition Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has accused the current government of engaging in a “huge scam” through the purchase...
Maldives Bolsters National Defence With Acquisition of Military Drones From Türkiye
The Maldives has, for the first time, introduced military drones to its defence arsenal in a significant move towards enhancing...
Chinese Research Vessel Returns to Maldives EEZ Amid Regional Concerns
The Chinese marine research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 has reportedly returned to the periphery of the Maldives’ Exclusive Economic...
Chinese Research Vessel Arrives Near Malé Amid Regional Security Concerns
A Chinese marine research vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 03, has arrived near Malé after a month-long presence near the Maldives’...
Parliament Committee Holds Closed-Door Hearing on Indian Military Intrusion Into Maldivian Waters
The Parliament Committee on National Security Services (241 Committee) has convened a confidential meeting to probe the intrusion of Indian...
Parliament Committee to Summon Defence Minister Over Indian Coastguard’s Boarding of Vessels in Maldives’ EEZ
The Parliament’s Committee on National Security Services, also known as the 241 Committee, has decided to question Minister of Defence...

