MDP’s chairperson election campaign is gathering pace ahead of the June 12 vote, with former President Mohamed Nasheed and MP Mikaail Ahmed Naseem emerging as the leading contenders in a closely watched race.
US President Donald Trump has announced a $700 million investment in the coal industry using wartime powers, aiming to protect coal plants, create jobs and address rising energy costs.
MWSC and the Maumoon Foundation have partnered to launch a Master’s scholarship programme at MNU, creating new opportunities for higher education and professional development in the Maldives.
Police have issued a public notice requesting a Bangladeshi national, identified as Momin, 48, to appear at Maafannu Police Station on 23 June in connection with an ongoing investigation.
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has said that a truly safe society for children can only be built through compassion, shared responsibility and stronger support from families, schools and the wider community.
Justice Hussain Shaheed has been elected Deputy Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Yazmeed Mohamed last month.
The Elections Commission has deregistered The Democrats and the Maldives Labour and Social Democratic Party after both failed to maintain the legally required minimum of 3,000 members.
A new police station has been inaugurated in AA. Feridhoo as part of efforts to strengthen policing infrastructure and improve public services across the Maldives.
Dhiraagu has won the “Telco of the Year – Small Markets” award at the Twimbit Telecom Awards 2026, earning international recognition for its digital innovation, nationwide fibre broadband expansion, and commitment to advancing connectivity across the Maldives.
Florida has become the first U.S. state to sue OpenAI over AI safety concerns, accusing the company and CEO Sam Altman of prioritising growth and profits over user protection. The lawsuit alleges ChatGPT contributed to harmful incidents involving minors, mental health issues, and violence, while seeking penalties and stronger safeguards for young users.
