Maldives gives it back, rejects Western pressure over defamation bill
The Maldives brushed off warnings from Western governments on Monday that a new defamation bill risked undermining basic freedoms on the troubled honeymoon islands, accusing its critics of hypocrisy.
Aug 01, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
Maldives to have first execution in 60 years in order to showcase 'Islamic credentials'
Beleaguered Maldives President Abdulla Yameen is adamant that the first execution of a convict in sixty years will take place under his watch as a reiteration of Maldives' Islamic credentials.
Jul 10, 2016, 09:24 AM IST
Maldives jails ex-VP for plotting to kill president
Former Maldives deputy leader Ahmed Adeeb has been jailed for 15 years for plotting to assassinate the president, the latest in a string of prosecutions of senior politicians and opposition figures in the troubled island nation.
Jun 10, 2016, 12:08 PM IST
US Senate asks Maldives to rectify 'injustice' to Nasheed
The US Senate has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Maldives to rectify the "injustice" meted out to its former president Mohamed Nasheed and all other "political prisoners".
Apr 08, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
Maldives president to visit India
As China continues to increase its engagement with Maldives, the president of the Indian Ocean archipelago nation, Abdulla Yameen, is to arrive in India on April 10 on a two-day bilateral visit.
Apr 07, 2016, 20:26 PM IST
Maldives jail Islamist leader for 12 years on terror charge
A court in the Maldives on Tuesday sentenced the leader of the country's main Islamist party to 12 years in jail after convicting him on a terrorism charge.
Feb 17, 2016, 00:37 AM IST
Maldives rebukes EU for adopting sanctions resolution
The Maldives government on Friday criticised the European Union for adopting a resolution seeking imposition of sanctions on the country and described the action as "inappropriate" and "irresponsible".
Dec 18, 2015, 16:29 PM IST
Maldives sacks chief prosecutor after lifting emergency
The Maldives Parliament sacked the chief prosecutor shortly after the government bowed to international pressure and lifted a state of emergency imposed after an alleged plot to blow up the president.
Nov 11, 2015, 15:22 PM IST
US welcomes lifting of emergency in Maldives
The US has welcomed lifting of State of Emergency in Maldives, a week after it was imposed citing threat to national security.
Nov 11, 2015, 10:18 AM IST
Maldives lifts state of emergency with immediate effect
Maldives on Tuesday lifted state of emergency with immediate effect, Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon confirmed.
Nov 10, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
Maldives declares 30-day Emergency after explosives discovered
Attorney General Mohamed Anil announced the decision made by President Abdulla Yameen.
Nov 04, 2015, 17:58 PM IST
Sri Lanka arrests Maldivian wanted over 'bomb plot'
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a Maldivian man wanted in connection with an alleged bomb blast aboard President Abdulla Yameen's speed boat.
Nov 02, 2015, 18:24 PM IST
Arrested Maldives vice prez threat to national security: Abdulla Yameen
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen on Sunday branded his deputy a threat to national security after his arrest over an alleged attempt to assassinate Yameen in a speedboat bombing last month.
Oct 25, 2015, 17:55 PM IST
Maldives arrests Vice President Ahmed Adeeb over plot to kill President Abdulla Yameen
Oct 24, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
Maldives defence minister sacked after boat blast
Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen has sacked his defence minister after a security lapse led to an alleged attempt to assassinate the leader, his spokesman said.
Oct 14, 2015, 15:15 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj arrives in Maldives on two-day visit
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived here on Saturday on a visit to the Maldives during which she will restart the Joint Commission which meets tomorrow after a hiatus of 15 years to focus on cooperation in health, energy and defence sectors among others.
Oct 10, 2015, 18:46 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj arrives in Maldives on two-day visit
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived here on Saturday on a visit to the Maldives during which she will restart the Joint Commission which meets tomorrow after a hiatus of 15 years to focus on cooperation in health, energy and defence sectors among others.
Oct 10, 2015, 18:46 PM IST
Maldives President unhurt in boat blast; wife, aides injured: Official
The president of the Maldives was unhurt but his wife and two aides were injured in an explosion on board their launch as it approached Male, capital of the Indian Ocean archipelago, a senior aide told Reuters.
Sep 28, 2015, 14:02 PM IST
