Friday 2nd Jan 2026

Dhivehi Edition

News Reports Sports Business

Resolutely Oppose Large-Scale U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

U.S. arms sales to Taiwan fuel tension, hollow out livelihoods, and undermine regional stability. True security lies in peace and development, not weapons - He Fen

The Strength of a Nation Lies in Its Youth —Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders

Maldives Reaffirms Commitment to One China Policy

Vice President Highlights Listening to Citizens as Key Leadership Lesson from President

Keys Handed Over to 399 Beneficiaries in FDC Gedhoruviya Flats

Reports

Resolutely Oppose Large-Scale U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

The Strength of a Nation Lies in Its Youth —Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders

15 Years on: How MIRA Changed the Way Maldives Collects and Spends Money

Minicoy Under Siege: How the Indian Government is Silencing a Culture

News

MVR 2,000 Monthly Allowance Launched for Thalassaemia Patients

MVR 2,000 Monthly Allowance Launched for Thalassaemia Patients

MIFCO Disburses Over MVR 927 Million to Fishermen in 2025

Customs to Enforce Duty on Misused Duty-Exempt Vehicles

President Enacts Zakat Act, Establishes Maldives Zakat House

President Establishes Maldives Intellectual Property Office

Maldives Zakat Act Praised as Among Most Comprehensive Globally

Hanimaadhoo Designated as Electoral Constituency for Hirimaradhoo Residents Amid Resettlement

Keys Handed Over to 399 Beneficiaries in FDC Gedhoruviya Flats

India

MFDA Warns Public After Alert on Contaminated Cough Medicines from India

MFDA Warns Public After Alert on Contaminated Cough Medicines from India

Former Tamil Nadu CM O. Panneerselvam Ends Alliance with BJP

US Embassy in India Issues Visa Warning Following Theft Incident at Illinois Store

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Mumbai Due to Engine Issue

Preliminary Report Confirms Dual Engine Shutdown in Air India Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad

Economic Minister Denies Rumors of Hanimaadhoo Airport Sale to Foreign Party

Wildlife Institute of India Opens Applications for Postgraduate Diploma Course

15-Day Detention Ordered for Indian Man Over Assault Near Maafannu Cemetery

Politics

Low turnout at MDP rally on land and housing issues

Low turnout at MDP rally on land and housing issues

Foreign Minister Departs for UNGA80 High-Level Week in New York

Maldives Hosts Regional Workshop on Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance

President Ratifies Public Referendum Bill, Empowering Direct Democratic Consultation

Majlis Passes Amended Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill

Speaker Abdul Raheem Departs on Official Visit to Pakistan

President Dr Muizzu Meets Amir of Qatar, Reaffirms Maldives’ Support Amid Regional Tensions

President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Governance on Democracy Day

Business

Ministry Shuts Down 66 Illegitimate Businesses

Ministry Shuts Down 66 Illegitimate Businesses

Ooredoo Fintech Launches Zero-Fee International Money Transfers via mFaisaa to Support Cyclone-Affected Communities

BML Launches “Swipe” – A Locally Developed Multicurrency Digital Wallet

Bank of Maldives Reports Strong Q3 Results with Nationwide Expansion

Minister Mohamed Saeed affirms the Government will not pursue monetary expansion.

Hanimaadhoo Airport Shifts to New Terminal Ahead of Inauguration

Ooredoo Maldives Launches Google Workspace to Empower Local Businesses

Audit Exposes MVR 50 Million in Contracts Awarded to Family-Linked Firms by Former Fenaka MD