Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah has defended President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration during a GST debate, highlighting over $1 billion in debt repayments, ongoing national development projects, and salary adjustments for officials, all without tax hikes.
Colombia officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem today, marking a major shift in the South American country’s foreign policy under President Abelardo de la Espriella, who has moved to restore and strengthen relations with Israel after his predecessor severed diplomatic ties over the war in Gaza.
Backed by a strong local election mandate, Foakaidhoo Council President Ahmed Anwar has formally announced his bid for the MDP National Council, aiming to represent Shaviyani Atoll in the party’s leadership.
Candidacy is officially open for the Vaavu Thinadhoo Council presidency by-election. Applications close on October 26, with voting scheduled for November 28.
US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to elect a new president, intensifying tensions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following a controversial agreement allowing Russia to supply diesel to US and global markets.
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has called on UAE-based developer Eagle Hills to abandon its proposed Rasmalé mega project, accusing the company of exploiting the Maldives government and questioning the deal’s compatibility with the country’s support for Palestine.
The Local Government Authority (LGA) has banned local councils from allowing political activities on council premises, citing legal violations under the Decentralization Act following the opposition MDP’s congress held at the Male’ City Council hall.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the Maldives is ready to further strengthen its relations with China and take the two countries’ longstanding friendship to new heights.
Parliament has published the annual financial and asset declarations for 91 out of 93 sitting MPs, with only one active lawmaker missing the deadline.
The Maldives has called for reform of the United Nations Security Council, saying its composition must reflect the realities of the world today rather than the international order of 1945.
