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10 May, 2025

Pakistan’s Missile Misadventure Meets India’s Unyielding Might

The simmering conflict between India and Pakistan, reignited by a deadly April 2025 terrorist attack in India’s Kashmir that killed 26 people, has thrust the nuclear-armed neighbors into their most dangerous confrontation

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

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

13 Nov, 2024

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

MALE’, Maldives — A legislative proposal to merge the Maldives’ two media regulatory bodies has ignited concerns about press independence in this Indian Ocean archipelago, with journalists and opposition leaders warning that

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

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

Punjab Government Faces Criticism Over Advertisement Featuring Nawaz Sharif

Islamabad, Pakistan — In a recent development, former Punjab law minister Basharat Raja has criticized the Punjab government’s decision to feature Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif in a provincial advertisement,

01 Mar, 2025

SOUTH ASIA

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: The Architect of Modern Maldives, Half-Written in History

In a historic nod to a towering figure of Maldivian history, a new Dhivehi font inspired by the handwriting of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was unveiled last night, marking a cultural

22 Feb, 2025

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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

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Shilpa Shetty Welcomed in Maldives as Tourism Minister Eyes Bollywood Boost

Malé, Maldives — Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal extended a warm welcome to Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who arrived in the Maldives with her family for a holiday. The Indian actress, known

27 Jan, 2025

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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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Mauroof Jameel Appointed HDC MD Amid Corruption Scandal and Leadership Shake-Up

MALE, Maldives — Mr. Mauroof Jameel, a seasoned figure in Maldives’ construction and urban development sectors, has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) following the resignation

22 Dec, 2024

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In Maldives, Two Religious Incidents Spark Debate on Cultural Identity

MALE, Maldives — In a week marked by both blunders and backlash, two starkly contrasting incidents have exposed the fault lines between tradition and modernity in a nation that prides itself on

13 Dec, 2024

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Tax Fraud Charges Loom Over Maldives’ Largest Guesthouse Operator

Malé — The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has referred the owners of Kani Hotels, the country’s largest guesthouse business, to the Prosecutor General’s Office on charges of intentional tax evasion. The

12 Dec, 2024

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Pakistan’s Missile Misadventure Meets India’s Unyielding Might

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

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

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

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

Punjab Government Faces Criticism Over Advertisement Featuring Nawaz Sharif

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: The Architect of Modern Maldives, Half-Written in History

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

Shilpa Shetty Welcomed in Maldives as Tourism Minister Eyes Bollywood Boost

Maldives Bets Big on Regional Connectivity with Fainu Airport Project

Mauroof Jameel Appointed HDC MD Amid Corruption Scandal and Leadership Shake-Up

In Maldives, Two Religious Incidents Spark Debate on Cultural Identity

Tax Fraud Charges Loom Over Maldives’ Largest Guesthouse Operator

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