Maldives No Longer at Risk of Sovereign Default: Finance Minister
The Mohamed Muizzu administration’s efforts over the past year to reduce expenditure and extend repayment periods on foreign loans have...
Controversy Has Dogged Anti-Defection Measures in Maldives, India and Sri Lanka
The conflict has been between the need to bring about political stability and order on the one hand, and respecting...
Solih, Fayyaz Criticise Government’s Actions Against Dissent as Threat to Democracy
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail have criticised the government over recent actions...
MDP Activist Summoned by Police for Criticising Cigarette Prices, Calling ‘Kazzab’
Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) social media activist Hussain Shafiu has been summoned by police over a post on X,...
MDP to Mark Human Rights Day With Rally Against ‘Erosion of Democracy’
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has announced plans for a mass rally, titled People in Defence of the Constitution,...
Minister Says Maldives Government Will Abide by ICC Warrant on Netanyahu Amid Hypocrisy Allegations Over Israel Policy
The Maldives will enforce all international court orders without exception, including the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli...
Constitutional Amendments Unacceptable; Concentrate Power in President: The Democrats
The Constitution was amended to prevent a no-confidence vote against President Mohamed Muizzu from being successfully orchestrated in parliament, the...
Parliament Approves Record MVR 56.6 Billion Budget for 2025
Parliament on Wednesday approved a record MVR 56.6 billion budget for 2025, with 70 members voting in favour and 11...
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Controversial MP Defection Amendment
The Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted a constitutional case seeking to quash recent amendments to Article 73 of the Constitution,...
MMA Proposes Forex Bill; Critics Highlight Shift in President’s Stance
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has proposed a foreign exchange bill to Parliament, proposing concessions to its controversial rules mandating...
