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Sources close to presidency say Dr. Waheed was told to resign, PO confirms exit

Former Maldivian president Mohamed Waheed Hassan resigned from his post as Special Envoy of the President after email correspondence between him and Jeffrey Epstein was made public in documents released…

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President Muizzu: Jaleel Is a Patriotic Figure with a Clean Record

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has described Moosa Ali Jaleel, the People’s National Congress (PNC) candidate for Mayor of Malé, as a patriotic individual in whom the nation can take pride,…

PNC Launches Door-to-Door Campaign in Malé Ahead of Council Elections

The People’s National Congress (PNC) has officially begun its door-to-door campaign in the Malé area…

Maldives’ Chagos Stand Revisited: How Malé Defended UK Position Before Asserting Foalhavahi Claim

The Maldives’ position on the Chagos Islands dispute has entered a sharper diplomatic phase under…

President Muizzu Challenges UK Chagos Deal, Says Maldives Has Stronger Claim to “Foalhavahi”

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has formally raised the Maldives’ sovereignty claim over the Chagos Islands,…

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PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Maldives–India Cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India’s commitment to continuing joint initiatives with the Maldives, describing bilateral efforts as…

South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former President Yoon

South Korean prosecutors have formally called for the death penalty against former president Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of leading…

Indonesia Becomes First Country to Block Grok AI Over Explicit Content Risks

Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, citing concerns over the generation of…

Maldives Reaffirms Support for Yemen’s Legitimate Government, Backs Riyadh Peace Initiative

The Government of Maldives has reaffirmed its firm support for the internationally recognised legitimate Government of the Republic of Yemen,…

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