News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

Fitch has downgraded the Maldives and warned that South Asia's tourist paradise could be headed for a sovereign default on its foreign loans

Fitch downgrades Maldives, warns of default

International credit rating agency Fitch has downgraded the Maldives and warned that South Asia's tourist paradise could be headed for a sovereign default on its foreign loans.

Business • 26 Jun 24

A yoga event in the Maldives was disrupted (file image)

Teargas fired as protesters storm Maldives yoga event

Police in the Maldives used tear gas and pepper spray to control a crowd of people who disrupted a yoga event organised by the Indian High Commission in the capital Male, an organiser said.

World • 21 Jun 22

Ian Paisley survived Westminster's first ever recall petition last year

Watchdog urged to re-investigate Paisley holiday claim

A British parliamentary standards watchdog has been urged to re-investigate Ian Paisley after another series of claims about luxury foreign holidays.

Ulster • 26 Jun 19

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had the backing of a united opposition trying to oust strongman President Abdulla Yameen

Maldives opposition leader declares victory in election

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared victory in the Maldives' presidential election this evening, following a controversial campaign observers said was rigged in favour of strongman President Abdulla Yameen.

World • 23 Sep 18

The Maldives was plunged into the political crisis during the peak tourist season

Call for intervention in political crisis in Maldives

An exiled former president of the Maldives has urged India to send an envoy backed by military to release political prisoners.

World • 06 Feb 18

Mohamed Nasheed failed to win a clear majority

Maldives election run-off delayed after challenge

The Maldives' top court has delayed holding the second round of the country's presidential poll.

News • 10 Nov 13

Former leader Mohammed Nasheed pictured earlier today as he voted

Nasheed ahead in Maldives election results

Former leader Mohammed Nasheed edged ahead in the first round of the Maldives presidential race today.

News • 09 Nov 13

Former Maldives' president
Mohamed Nasheed speaks to reporters after police cancel elections sparking international concern

Protests after police cancel Maldives election

Supporters of former Maldives leader Mohamed Nasheed protesting against the cancellation of elections by police are demanding the resignation of President Mohamed Waheed.

News • 20 Oct 13

Maldives