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President appoints new member to Judicial Service Commission
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (41+ words) Naseer has previously served as a member of the Police Board. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu DJA's position under JSC to be amended JSC Vice President Yazmeed resigns JSC President should be a Supreme Court Judge: Muizzu Copyright " 2026 The Edition...
Ex-Presidents say institutions responsible for unresolved deaths
5+ day, 41+ min ago (64+ words) The remarks were made during a press conference following a meeting between former Presidents Mohamed Nasheed, Abdulla Yameen and Ibrahim Solih, where they were asked about high-profile cases during their respective administrations. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Three ex-presidents reach agreement…...
Risk of hantavirus to Maldives "very low: HPA
1+ week, 5+ day ago (163+ words) Edition. mv Risk of hantavirus to Maldives "very low: HPA Hantavirus is primarily carried by rodents and is rarely transmitted to humans. However, infections can cause serious respiratory and kidney complications. This handout picture released by Argentina's Health Ministry shows…...
No intention of extending presidential term: President
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (63+ words) President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has rejected claims from opposition Maldivian Democratic Party that he is seeking to hold the two elections simultaneously with the intention of extending the presidential term. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Referendum to be proposed on holding…...
Shaz at Urb'nyi: No excuses, team must make the semis at least
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (73+ words) Shaz countered on social media that the team should at least make the semi-finals, adding that the Maldives team are strong enough to defeat Bhutan and Sri Lanka with no excuses. Istvan Urbanyi and Shaaz SAFF Under 20 Championship First test…...
President calls Mauritius' move to cut ties unreasonable
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (75+ words) Edition. mv President calls Mauritius' move to cut ties unreasonable "Taking such a decision without discussion is a very naive, immature move. Maldives' stand will not change. We will go forward with the 'Maldives First' policy," the President stated. Addu…...
Maldives prepares legal action to reclaim Chagos
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (69+ words) Edition. mv Maldives prepares legal action to reclaim Chagos The spokesperson also mentioned that along with requesting official discussions with the British government, the government is performing the necessary diplomatic work for that purpose. Addu Afeef Didi's widow in ICU…...
Foreign huffaz brought to 17 islands
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (76+ words) Edition. mv Foreign huffaz brought to 17 islands As part of the government's efforts to spread the knowledge of the Quran, Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed stated last night that foreign teachers have been brought to teach in 17 islands....
Nigel Farage urges UK to pause Mauritius'Chagos agreement, cites Maldives claim
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (72+ words) Edition. mv Nigel Farage urges UK to pause Mauritius'Chagos agreement, cites Maldives claim Speaking during a parliamentary debate on the UK'Mauritius agreement, Farage said the deal raised two key concerns. Addu Afeef Didi's widow in ICU in Seychelles Talk of…...
Op Ed: Echoes of Foalhavahi: Reclaiming the Maldives" Lost Maritime Frontier through a politico-legal lens
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (160+ words) Opinion Editorial by Dr. Mohammad Shekaib Alam, Assistant Professor at Villa College specialising in Islamic jurisprudence with sociopolitical and economic issues, and Amish Abdullah, Senior Lecturer of Law, Villa College and UWE Partnership Programme, Consultant at Burunu Legal & Consultancy LLP…...