Trump Backs UK Chagos Deal as Maldives Rejects ITLOS Ruling and Asserts Maritime Control
US President Donald Trump has signalled a shift in tone on the United Kingdom’s proposed handover of the Chagos Islands...
Foreign Fishing Boats Stopped Off Gan as Maldives Exercises Control Over Southern Waters
The Maldives Coast Guard stopped two foreign fishing boats on Thursday in waters south of the country, as the Muizzu...
Maldives Takes Control of Northern Chagos Waters, Rejects ITLOS Ruling
The Maldives has taken control of the territorial waters of the northern Chagos area, the Ministry of Defence said on...
Fire Breaks Out on Safari Boat in Vaavu Atoll
A fire broke out on a safari boat in Vaavu Atoll on Wednesday evening, authorities said. The incident occurred on...
Pakistani Warship Visit to Malé Overlaps With Indian Surveillance Flight Near Maldives
A Pakistani naval warship completed a three-day port call in Malé this week, as an Indian Navy surveillance aircraft was...
Third Shipment of Military Drones Lands at Gan
A third shipment of new military drones has arrived at Gan International Airport in Addu Atoll in the early hours...
Muizzu Repeats Pledge to Pay Contractors After Missing Two Earlier Deadlines
President Mohamed Muizzu has once again pledged to pay all pending bills owed to private businesses within the next five...
Security Forces Arrest Several in Connection With Alleged Terror Plot
Security forces have arrested several individuals in an ongoing special operation in the capital Malé and Hulhumalé. The operation, which...
Heavy Military Deployment in Malé Ahead of Opposition MDP Rally
A large number of soldiers in riot gear were mobilised across the capital on Thursday night, with military trucks and...
Maldives, US Begin Joint Military Exercise
The United States Military and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) have commenced a month-long training programme in the Maldives,...
