A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

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The state representatives at a previous all-party meeting. FILE PHOTO/MIHAARU

Maldives again opens up for all-party talks

August 30, 2017

President Yameen (R) shakes hands with the new Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong, PHOTO/PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Diplomacy • Politics

China appoints new ambassador to Maldives

August 30, 2017

Gender Minister Aminath Zeneesha Shaheed Zaki pictured with some children, heading to the recently opened Schwack Cinema in Hulhumale. PHOTO/GENDER MINISTRY

Crime • Society & Culture

126 cases of child abuse in July: gender ministry

August 30, 2017

Crime • Legal

Man released after cops failed to follow arrest...

August 30, 2017

Traffic in Male': A Chinese construction company was ordered to pay up to MVR 480,000 in fines for damaging a taxi amidst construction. PHOTO / MIHAARU

Chinese firm to pay local taxi driver over MVR480K in...

August 29, 2017

Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim carried out from the Criminal Court on a stretcher to the ambulance after he fainted during his hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU

Ailing JP leader has “special request” for Maldives...

August 29, 2017

Volunteers of the OneFuvahmulah movement pictured during a beach clean-up. PHOTO/ONEFUVAHMULAH

Environment • Society & Culture

Campaign for coastal protection takes Fuvahmulah by...

August 29, 2017

Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan addresses an event in Mumbai on May 12, 2017, held to announce him as World Health Organization (WHO) goodwill ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia. PHOTO/AFP

Celebrity • Health • Politics • Society & Culture

Opposition MP urges Bollywood superstar to boycott...

August 29, 2017

Business • Tourism

Maldives Getaways Signs with Partners for 2nd...

August 29, 2017