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Minister of Fisheries Dr Mohamed Shainee (L) and President's Office Legal Affairs Minister Azima Shukoor (R) at a press conference held at the President's Office on September 12, 2017. MIHAARU PHOTO / HUSSAIN

“Opposition refusal to hold dialogue will not result...

September 13, 2017

During the press conference held by lawyers who were suspended indefinitely over submitting a petition to the the Supreme Court raising concerns about the Maldivian judiciary. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU

Suspended lawyers warn of more petitions to come

September 12, 2017

Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (R) with Jumhoory Party's (JP)leader Qasim Ibrahim (L) at a gathering held in JP's official party camp Kunooz. PHOTO / MIHAARU

“All-party talks cannot take place until political...

September 12, 2017

Former President Maumoon with top opposition leaders PHOTO:Hussain Waheed/Mihaaru

Legal • Politics

Top court appealed to shoot down by-elections for...

September 11, 2017

Aerial shot of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge being developed between Male and Hulhule. PHOTO/ HOUSING MINISTER TWITTER

Business • Politics

‘Landmark bridge can withstand stormy weather,’...

September 10, 2017

Unseated MPs urge top court to “clarify verdict”

September 10, 2017

Financial Situation

Business • Editors' Picks • Opinion • Politics

Financial situation has deteriorated under Yameen’s...

September 10, 2017

Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim (C) receives WHO's award to the Maldives for the successful eradication of measles from the country. PHOTO/HEALTH MINISTRY

Diplomacy • Health • Society & Culture

WHO hails Maldives for eradicating measles

September 8, 2017

Opinion • Politics

The voice of Maldives gets shuddered all over again

September 8, 2017