Former Foreign Minister and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdullah Shahid has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor, police have confirmed.
The Maldives Police Service announces road closures and traffic restrictions on November 3 to mark Victory Day, affecting key areas around the Islamic Centre, Martyrs’ Memorial, and Republic Square.
Four people have been arrested in a drug operation conducted in Male’ by the Drug Enforcement Department and Counter Narcotics Intelligence on October 31.
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives increased in October compared to the same month last year, despite an overall decline in visitor numbers during the first ten months of 2026 amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Former Foreign Minister and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdullah Shahid has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor, police have confirmed.
The Maldives Police Service announces road closures and traffic restrictions on November 3 to mark Victory Day, affecting key areas around the Islamic Centre, Martyrs’ Memorial, and Republic Square.
Four people have been arrested in a drug operation conducted in Male’ by the Drug Enforcement Department and Counter Narcotics Intelligence on October 31.
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives increased in October compared to the same month last year, despite an overall decline in visitor numbers during the first ten months of 2026 amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Türkiye has begun enforcing restrictions prohibiting children under the age of 15 from accessing social media accounts, introducing mandatory age verification and additional protections for teenage users.
Commissioner of Police Ahmed Muhammad met with officers who completed the IPS Probationers Course 78 at the Indian High Commission in Male, highlighting the importance of the training for professional development.
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has backed the government’s proposed 99-year Ras Malé land lease to Eagle Hills, opposing an MDP resolution seeking a referendum.
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue Service recorded nine incidents during the week from October 25 to 31, 2026, with fire incidents accounting for the largest share of responses.
MTCC has completed concrete works on three 15-metre finger jetties at Malé North Harbour as part of an MVR 18.98 million project to improve berthing and passenger access.
