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25 Apr, 2026

Pakistan Blocks Women’s Football Team from Competing in India Amid Tensions

Pakistan has not granted travel clearance to its women’s national football team to participate in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship in India. The tournament will take place from 25 May

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24 Mar, 2026

From Battlefield to Doorsteps: Moosa Ali Jaleel Steps Forward for a Different Kind of Service

Moosa Ali Jaleel’s life has been shaped by service. For more than three decades he wore the uniform, rising through the ranks and standing on the front line during one of the

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10 Mar, 2026

MDA Backs Government Plan to Hold Two Elections on the Same Day

The Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) has backed the government’s plan to hold the presidential and parliamentary elections on the same day. In a statement issued today, the party said it welcomed President

Minister’s Wife Arrested on 40th Birthday, Accused of Sorcery

On the day Fathimath Shamnaaz Ali Saleem should have been celebrating her 40th birthday, she found herself accused of a crime that seems plucked from another era: sorcery. The former State Minister

27 Jun, 2024

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The Maldivian business leader's journey from resort repairman to Forbes feature mirrors this nation's economic transformation.

Maldivian Business Leader Featured in Forbes, Highlighting Nation’s Economic Transformation

MALÉ, Maldives — Mohamed Ali Janah, a prominent Maldivian business leader and principal advisor to President Mohamed Muizzu on trade and investment, has been featured in Forbes magazine, shining a spotlight on

26 Jun, 2024

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Drug Dens and Repeat Offenders: Homeland Security Minister Sounds the Alarm

In a startling disclosure at the Majlis 241 Committee, Homeland Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihsan revealed that over 50 locations in the capital city have been identified as drug dens, including

25 Jun, 2024

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Nurturing Future Diplomats: Women Leaders Share Insights.

Empowering Women in the Arena of Global Diplomacy

“All human beings are born free and equal.” These words, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, might have read differently if not for the persistence of one woman diplomat. As

25 Jun, 2024

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Rising Tide of Religious Intolerance in South Asia: A Maldivian Perspective

In recent years, South Asia has witnessed a disturbing increase in religious intolerance, with harrowing incidents occurring in a region that is home to 24% of the world’s population. This troubling trend

22 Jun, 2024

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High-Stake Hydro Diplomacy in the Maldives

MALE’, Maldives — The makeshift mosque opposite Redwave supermarket in Hulhumale’ once bustled with activity during the five daily prayer times. Today, it stands deserted, fenced off to keep intruders away. When

21 Jun, 2024

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A Tranquil Prelude: International Yoga Day Celebrated in the Maldives

In a serene and harmonious prelude to the global celebrations, the Maldives marked the 10th International Yoga Day today. In a refreshing change from previous years, this year’s event unfolded smoothly, free

20 Jun, 2024

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Firaq’s Call for Enhanced Privacy Standards Sparks Debate

In a tweet posted today, Mohamed Firaq, CEO of Inner Maldives, called for heightened privacy measures in resorts following speculation about the President’s presence at an exclusive private retreat. Firaq stated: “Client

19 Jun, 2024

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Putin and Kim Jong-un Unite: Maldives’ Ex-Leader Nasheed Warns of Global Fragility

In a world already on edge, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to North Korea has sparked both hopes for peace and fears of escalated tensions, further amplifying the already volatile global

18 Jun, 2024