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Beyond the Bill: What an Anti-Bullying Law Should and Shouldn’t Do for the Maldives

A child climbs onto a school roof Some years ago, a girl in Malé tried to take her own life. She had been bullied at school. Her story is not unique. It is not old. The 2014 Global School-based Student Health...
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Beyond the Bill: What an Anti-Bullying Law Should and Shouldn’t Do for the Maldives

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A child climbs onto a school roof Some years ago, a girl in Malé tried to take her own life....
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Maldives on China’s May Fuel Export List as Beijing Eases, but keeps Hormuz-Era Curbs

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Beijing has cleared half a million tons of refined fuel for export to eight Asia-Pacific countries in May, with...
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Government to Establish Mental Health Hospital in Greater Malé Area

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Government will establish a dedicated mental health hospital in the Greater...
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Investigation into newsroom does not breach press freedom – Homeland Security Minister

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A recent police search of a local media outlet was not an attack on press freedom, but a lawful...
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Freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly within the principles of Islam and the law – Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed

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Freedom of expression in the Maldives is guaranteed under the Constitution, but must be exercised responsibly within the principles...
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When “Journalism” Becomes a Weapon: The Aisha Documentary and the Limits of Press Freedom

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There is a version of this story that is easy to tell. A president. A young woman. A documentary....
Public Policy

Beyond the Bill: What an Anti-Bullying Law Should and Shouldn’t Do for the Maldives

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A child climbs onto a school roof Some years ago, a girl in Malé tried to take her own life....
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Maldives on China’s May Fuel Export List as Beijing Eases, but keeps Hormuz-Era Curbs

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Beijing has cleared half a million tons of refined fuel for export to eight Asia-Pacific countries in May, with...
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Government Maps Coordinated Response to Middle East Crisis: Strategic Reserve, Stable Prices, Tourism Recovery

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Cabinet Ministers delivered a joint briefing on the Government's economic crisis response, detailing progress on the national fuel storage...
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Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Defection Law, Strengthening Parliamentary Authority and Political Stability

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Government to Establish Mental Health Hospital in Greater Malé Area

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Government will establish a dedicated mental health hospital in the Greater...
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Investigation into newsroom does not breach press freedom – Homeland Security Minister

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A recent police search of a local media outlet was not an attack on press freedom, but a lawful...
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Freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly within the principles of Islam and the law – Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed

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Freedom of expression in the Maldives is guaranteed under the Constitution, but must be exercised responsibly within the principles...
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When “Journalism” Becomes a Weapon: The Aisha Documentary and the Limits of Press Freedom

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There is a version of this story that is easy to tell. A president. A young woman. A documentary....

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The airline will operate five weekly flights between Malé and Doha, restoring a critical air corridor for tourists, cargo, and perishable imports following disruption...

Maldives Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

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Moody’s Changes Maldives’ Outlook to Stable – Maintains Rating

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Google Unveils ‘Dhivaru’ Subsea Cable and New Connectivity Hubs in Major Boost for Indian Ocean Digital Links

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Bank of Maldives signs deal to develop 3,000 homes under national affordable housing scheme

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Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure to secure land in Hulhumalé Phase 1 and...
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President Muizzu and FIFA Chief Infantino Play Exhibition Match to Celebrate 75 Years of Maldivian Football

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Pakistan emerged victorious in the first-ever Commonwealth Beach Handball...

Maldives Celebrate South Asian Super Cup Victory

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State visit to Maldives by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his delegation upon their arrival at Velana International Airport. Photo: The President’s Office President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how wars are fought. Militaries worldwide are moving beyond traditional weapons like fighter jets, tanks, and warships, placing software, data, and AI-driven systems at the center of operations. By...
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Why children’s screen exposure can no longer be left to parental choice alone

The case for legislation has moved beyond culture wars For years, the question of children and screens was treated as a private household matter, something to be managed by parental discipline, school policy, or voluntary guidance. That position is becoming...
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Jane Goodall, Renowned Primatologist and Conservationist, Dies Aged 91

Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died at the age of 91 of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute has announced. “She passed away in...
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