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27 Feb, 2025

Russia’s Ambassador Lauds Economic Bond, Questions Maldives’ U.N. Stance

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — In a pointed exchange that lays bare the Maldives’ perplexing foreign policy maneuvers, Russia’s ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Levan Dzhagaryan, issued a sharp rebuke on

Turkish Naval Forces Command personnel trains the Maldives personnel who will serve on the TCG Volkan ship, training started on April 7, will end on May 9. Accessed on 12 April, 2025. (AA Photo)

SOUTH ASIA·WORLD

13 Apr, 2025

Turkey’s Naval Gift to the Maldives Stirs Tensions in the Indian Ocean

Male’, — Turkey’s decision to donate a 44-year-old fast attack craft, the TCG Volkan, to the Maldives under a bilateral defense agreement has raised hackles in the region, casting a spotlight on

SOUTH ASIA

20 Apr, 2025

The Maldives’ Military Parade: A Nation’s Priorities in Question

MALE’, Maldives — On a humid, swelteringly unbearable afternoon in the capital, the MNDF marked its 133rd anniversary with a parade that rolled through the sunbaked street opposite the President’s office, a

On Victory Day, President Calls Faith and Self-Reliance the Foundation of Sovereignty

MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu told Maldivians on Monday that the nation’s greatest defense lies not in weapons but in the intellect and unity of its people. Speaking at this year’s

03 Nov, 2025

SOUTH ASIA·WORLD

Addu City, Mar 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (2R), Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid (2L) and other dignitaries during the inauguration of the National Colleges for Policing and Law Enforcement (NCPLE), in Addu City on Sunday. (ANI Photo/ Dr. S. Jaishankar twitter)

A New Dawn for Policing: India’s Gift of a Modern Academy Strengthens Maldives’ Security

ADDU CITY, Maldives — On a radiant morning in March 2022, the National College of Policing and Law Enforcement (NCPLE) opened its doors in Addu City, marking a milestone for the Maldives

23 Jul, 2025

SOUTH ASIA

China-Maldives FTA and Tourism Deals Stir Economic Fears, While India’s Partnership Offers Stability

The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and accompanying tourism deals have ignited significant concerns about the economic future of the Maldives, with critics warning of threats to local livelihoods and long-term sustainability.

24 Jun, 2025

SOUTH ASIA·WORLD

In Maldives, a Rooftop Fall Exposes Elite Impunity as Chinese Influence Grows

MALÉ, Maldives — The sun was barely up when passersby spotted her on a warehouse roof — a young woman sprawled across corrugated metal, injured but alive. Hours earlier, she had plunged

24 Apr, 2025

SOUTH ASIA·WORLD

India and Maldives Forge New Trade Path with Rupees and Rufiyaa, Strengthening Regional Ties

MUMBAI — In a landmark move showcasing India’s growing economic leadership, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Monday that trade between India and the Maldives can now be settled in

18 Mar, 2025

CAPITALOG·SOUTH ASIA·WORLD

Maldives Security Operation: Three Arrested in Night Raids Amid Alleged Terror Plot

Male’, Maldives – A joint operation by the Maldives Police Service (MPS) and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) resulted in the arrest of three individuals during raids conducted late Monday night and

11 Mar, 2025

SOUTH ASIA

Trailblazers of Justice: Dr. Azmiralda Zahir and Aisha Shujoon Mohamed celebrate their historic inauguration as the Maldives' first female Supreme Court justices with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, marking a bold step forward in judicial diversity.

Maldives’ Supreme Court Battle: A Gendered Assault Amid Political Power Plays

MALE’, Maldives — A storm is brewing in the Maldives, and it’s not the kind that churns the Indian Ocean. This time, it’s a fierce social media debate over whether women should

28 Feb, 2025

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

Speaker’s Son Dismissed as Tourism Minister, Stirring Talk of Rift with President

In a sudden move on Tuesday, Ibrahim Faisal, son of Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdullah, was dismissed from his position as Minister of Tourism, sparking speculation about a rift between Speaker Abdul

28 Jan, 2025

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

President Dismisses Tourism Minister, Transfers Oversight to Economic Portfolio

In a move that has stirred speculation within the government, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has dismissed Ibrahim Faisal from his position as Minister of Tourism. The announcement, made today, did not specify

28 Jan, 2025

SOUTH ASIA

Maldives Bets Big on Regional Connectivity with Fainu Airport Project

RAA ATOLL, Maldives — In a bold move to bolster regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu announced plans to develop an airport on Fainu Island, a small community

23 Jan, 2025

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Muizzu

Russia’s Ambassador Lauds Economic Bond, Questions Maldives’ U.N. Stance

Turkey’s Naval Gift to the Maldives Stirs Tensions in the Indian Ocean

The Maldives’ Military Parade: A Nation’s Priorities in Question

On Victory Day, President Calls Faith and Self-Reliance the Foundation of Sovereignty

A New Dawn for Policing: India’s Gift of a Modern Academy Strengthens Maldives’ Security

China-Maldives FTA and Tourism Deals Stir Economic Fears, While India’s Partnership Offers Stability

In Maldives, a Rooftop Fall Exposes Elite Impunity as Chinese Influence Grows

India and Maldives Forge New Trade Path with Rupees and Rufiyaa, Strengthening Regional Ties

Maldives Security Operation: Three Arrested in Night Raids Amid Alleged Terror Plot

Maldives’ Supreme Court Battle: A Gendered Assault Amid Political Power Plays

Speaker’s Son Dismissed as Tourism Minister, Stirring Talk of Rift with President

President Dismisses Tourism Minister, Transfers Oversight to Economic Portfolio

Maldives Bets Big on Regional Connectivity with Fainu Airport Project

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