Maldives, India Renew Defence Ties
The Maldives and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon receiving...
Widespread Flooding Displaces Hundreds Across Maldives; Malé and Eight Islands Affected
Floods triggered by heavy rains on Friday displaced hundreds across the Maldives, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) providing...
Japan Donates Equipment Worth JP¥800 Million to MNDF Coast Guard
The Japanese government on Monday donated JP¥800 million (US$5.2 million) worth of modern equipment to the Maldives National Defence Force...
Pro-Government Figures Blame MDP for Fire at Government Building
Pro-government figures have blamed the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) for a fire that broke out on Thursday morning, which...
30-Day Remand for Sri Lankan Boat Crew Linked to 468 Kgs of Illicit Drugs
Five Sri Lankan detainees have been remanded into custody for 30 days by the Kulhuduffushi Magistrate’s Court on Monday after...
Yameen Questions Feasibility of Muizzu’s National Service Programme, Cites Cost Concerns
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has expressed concerns over the National Service Programme announced by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu,...
Apartment Fire in Malé Leaves One in Intensive Care
A severe fire at an apartment building in Maafannu District, Malé, has left one person in intensive care, according to...
Met Office Forecasts Harsh Weather for Next Three Days
The Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) has issued a severe weather alert, forecasting harsh conditions from Wednesday through Friday. The...
US Navy-Led Sea Vision Operator Training for MNDF Coast Guard Concludes
The US Navy has concluded the Sea Vision Operator training for Maldivian Coast Guard personnel. “Seventeen sailors from MNDF Coast...
Met Office Forecasts Week-Long Monsoonal Rain and Strong Winds
Severe weather conditions associated with the onset of the southwest monsoon are expected to persist across the country throughout the...
