The Maldivian government has strongly refuted allegations that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu secured an acquittal in a high-profile court case by bribing a judge, firmly asserting that the President is a leader of integrity who “would never engage in theft.” The allegations were originally made by former Police Commissioner Hussain Waheed during a political rally…
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed represented the Maldives at the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum 2026, calling for greater international cooperation, climate financing, and support for vulnerable nations facing the impacts of climate change.
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer has resigned from his post, according to information emerging on Monday. The reasons for the resignation have not yet been officially disclosed. Authorities are expected to provide further details regarding the transition and any successor in the coming hours. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information…
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.
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.
Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee has unanimously approved the nominations of former ministers Thoriq Ibrahim and Adam Shareef Umar as Maldives’ next ambassadors to the UAE and Qatar.
Former FAM President Bassam Adheel Jaleel has been charged with money laundering in connection with the MMPRC corruption scandal, following allegations that USD 29,000 linked to diverted state funds was transferred to his bank account.
Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ayano Kunimitsu, has reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Maldives during a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Maldivian Ambassador to Japan, Ahmed Mahloof. The meeting took place on May 29 following Ambassador Mahloof’s formal presentation of credentials to the Japanese government. State Minister Kunimitsu welcomed Ambassador…
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has strongly rejected allegations circulating among opposition figures that Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef is set to be removed from office, describing the claims as entirely false and politically motivated. Speaking at a press conference held at the President’s Office on Monday, President Muizzu was asked about various allegations raised by…
