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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

Maldives’ Gender Paradox: Dhiraagu Ads Clash with Progressive Reforms Amid Similar Challenges in Pakistan

A fresh promotional campaign by Dhiraagu, a leading telecommunications provider in the Maldives, is making waves on Twitter for its stereotypical portrayal of gender roles. The advertisement features a macho man in

18 May, 2024

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Is Advisor Janah, Muizzu’s New Conduit for Investments?

Malé, Maldives – Mohamed Ali Janah, a mercury figure whose business acumen seamlessly intersects with the realm of Maldivian politics, has embarked on a new role as the chief investment compass for

18 May, 2024

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Maldives Lip Service to Palestinian Cause Matches That of Manama Summit

Malé, Maldives— Shattering all records for executive unresponsiveness, the Honorable Dr. Muizzu of the Maldives will soon commemorate 300th day of steadfast refusal to acknowledge demands for an Israeli passport prohibition. Despite

17 May, 2024

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Singapore’s Path Lights the Way for Maldives’ Progress

MALÉ, Maldives — In the realm of global development, the Maldives finds itself at a crossroads, seeking a path towards prosperity amidst a rapidly changing world. In this pursuit, the island nation

17 May, 2024

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Growing Fear of Debt Trap from China in Maldives.

MALÉ, Maldives — Speaking to a Sri Lankan daily, Former President Mohamed Nasheed, a vocal critic of China’s role, accused Beijing of imposing “debt traps” and deliberately inflating project costs. However, Wang

16 May, 2024

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With $50 Million Relief, India Exemplifies ‘Reciprocal Sensitivity’ to Maldives

As South Asia’s preeminent democracy and economic engine, India plays an influential role in shaping regional geopolitics. Its engagement with neighbors in the Indian Ocean realm reflects the delicate balance regional actors

13 May, 2024

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Catching the Wave: A Young Maldivian Entrepreneur’s Odyssey

MATHIVERI, Maldives — As the morning sun casts its golden rays upon the tranquil waters surrounding this secluded island, Fazeel Ibrahim takes a deep breath and plunges beneath the surface. For him,

12 May, 2024

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Maldives Grapples With Extent of Indian Military Presence

MALÉ, — As the new government and supporters celebrate the withdrawal of Indian troops from the country, a vigorous debate has arisen over the true scale of the reduction in India’s military

11 May, 2024

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Maldives Ramps Up Efforts to Identify and Deport Undocumented Foreign Workers

MALÉ — In an effort to gain better control over its undocumented foreign labor force, the Maldives has begun a program to register workers lacking proper immigration papers through collecting biometric data

10 May, 2024

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Maldives Joins Global Backing for Palestinian U.N. Membership

The Maldives co-sponsored a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on Friday that supports admitting the State of Palestine as a full member of the United Nations, a diplomatic victory