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President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom, Highlights Government’s Unprecedented Support for Maldivian Media

As the Maldives joined the world in marking World Press Freedom Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu issued a strong call to protect journalists' rights...

Maldives Pledges Comprehensive Labour Reform on May Day, Vows to Clear Backlog at Labour Relations Authority

Key points: Minister Ali Ihsan affirms that workers form the backbone of every national achievement Government commits to full enforcement of the Industrial Relations...

Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Defection Law, Strengthening Parliamentary Authority and Political Stability

In a decisive ruling reinforcing the authority of Parliament and the stability of the country’s democratic framework, the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality...

Muizzu Urges Addu Voters to Back PNC Candidates

President Mohamed Muizzu has called on the people of Addu City to support People’s National Congress candidates in the 2026 Local Council Elections, saying...

Maldives Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Fuel prices at outlets run by Fuel Supply Maldives have been increased starting 05 March 2026, a move analysts link to turbulence in global...

U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, at least 80 dead

An Iranian naval vessel has sunk in international waters off Sri Lanka’s southern coast after what U.S. and Sri Lankan officials described as an...

Hormuz disruption drives carrier surcharges, SIDS brace for import shock

The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime chokepoint linking the Arabian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is sliding into a de facto closure...

Maldives Fully Secures USD 500 Million Sukuk Repayment, Reserves Reach Historic High: President Muizzu

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that the Maldives is fully prepared to meet its upcoming USD 500 million sukuk repayment, emphasizing that the...

President Muizzu: Mauritius’ Diplomatic Break Will Not Alter Chagos Reality

Addressing the Mauritius issue at today’s press briefing, Mohamed Muizzu strongly criticized Port Louis’ decision to sever diplomatic relations with the Maldives, describing the...

Maldives Calls for Immediate De-escalation Amid Escalating Middle East Hostilities

The Government of the Republic of Maldives has expressed “profound concern” over the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, urging all sides...

All Middle East Airlines Temporarily Suspended at Velana International Airport Amid Regional Airspace Turmoil

In response to the recent escalation of hostilities following coordinated United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, all Middle East‑bound and originating carriers at...

Maldives Representatives Attend India’s ‘Vayu Shakti-2026’ Defence Exercise

The Indian Air Force on Friday showcased its operational strength and defensive preparedness at the large-scale exercise ‘Vayu Shakti-2026’, held at the Pokhran Field...

Mauritius Severs Diplomatic Ties Following Maldives’ Firm Stand on Sovereignty

Mauritius has announced the severing of diplomatic relations with the Maldives following the Maldivian government’s position on the Chagos Islands dispute.The decision was taken...

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Minister Urges More Oversight from Four Pillars of Gov’t, People to Strengthen Decentralised Governance

The Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works,...

2025 to be a year of development project launches and economic recovery: The President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that 2025 will...

Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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