Rappler's latest stories on Maldives
WHO declares Sri Lanka, Maldives measles-free
The declarations come amid measles outbreaks in developed countries, including the United States
Maldives to reopen tourist resorts on July 15 after virus closures
Foreign visitors entering the Maldives will not be required to undergo coronavirus tests or carry virus-free certificates
Maldives reports 1st coronavirus cases
Two foreign nationals are diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in the luxury holiday destination
7 Filipinos safe from Maldives buildings fire – DFA
The Philippine Embassy in Bangladesh is 'closely monitoring' the aftermath of the blaze in Malè City, Maldives
Former Maldives president makes comeback with landslide win
(UPDATED) 'Our foremost duty is to bring peace to the government,' says former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed
Maldives issues warning amid spike in tourist drownings
A slew of tourists, including two Filipino newlyweds, drowned in a single week in the atoll nation
Newlyweds from Laguna drown while on Maldives honeymoon
The wife was 29 while the husband was 30, says the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs
Maldives seizes $6.5 million from former president
Former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen is accused of receiving close to $1.5 million in illicit payments during his failed bid for reelection in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation
Maldives applies to rejoin Commonwealth – president's office
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih writes to the 53-member Commonwealth bloc to seek readmission two years after his predecessor pulled the nation out of it
Maldives Supreme Court upholds president's vote defeat
President Abdulla Yameen, who has ruled crushed dissent and jailed opponents, claims a magic ink was used to rig the election and that ballots marked for him disappeared
Opposition candidate confirmed Maldives president-elect
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is set to be sworn in on November 17, when President Abdulla Yameen's term comes to an end
Maldives Supreme Court in U-turn over freeing dissidents
The remaining 3 judges of the Supreme Court say they are rescinding their February 1 order to release the prisoners 'in light of the concerns raised by the President'
Maldives' top judge arrested as state of emergency declared
The detention of Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and another Supreme Court judge raises the stakes in a dramatic clash after President Abdulla Yameen refused to comply with an order to release 9 political dissidents
Maldives crisis deepens as court orders Yameen to comply
(UPDATED) The government of President Abdulla Yameen insists it will not obey the Supreme Court order to free political prisoners and restore the seats of dissident lawmakers
Maldives shuts parliament, resists order to free dissidents
'We are deeply fearful that the government's refusal to implement the Supreme Court order could escalate to unrest and incite violence across the country,' says the opposition
Clashes in Maldives after court blow to regime
Maldives' first democratically elected leader Mohamed Nasheed welcomes the Supreme Court's ruling and calls for the 'immediate release of political prisoners and the restoration of their civil and political rights'
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Qatar diplomatic crisis spirals
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani calls for a dialogue of openness and honesty to resolve the crisis
Ex-leader of Maldives plans return to save sinking nation
The Maldives could be underwater by 2100 according to the United Nations
Maldives opposition leader in talks to 'topple' president
Exiled Maldives opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed says he is in talks with the former president who repeatedly threw him in jail to legally topple the current leader of the troubled honeymoon islands
Maldives issues arrest warrant for ex-president Nasheed
The Maldives government is demanding that former president Mohamed Nasheed return to his country to serve the remainder of his jail sentence
[Where I've Been] For this traveler, PH's Manjuyod Sandbar is 'Maldives of the Philippines'
Canadian traveler Christian LeBlanc shares this featured photo and shares more about this beautiful stretch of sand a boat ride away from Dumaguete
Island states come to UN ready to move on climate deal
The world s island states will come to the United Nations not only to sign the Paris climate deal but to be first in line to make sure it goes into force
Maldives ready to extend Nasheed's prison leave
Former president Mohamed Nasheed who is serving a 13 year jail term after being convicted on controversial terrorism related charges arrived in London last week for medical treatment
Jailed Maldives ex-president to seek surgery in UK
Nasheed the country s first democratically elected leader has complained of a spinal cord problem requiring specialist surgery that is not available in the small Indian Ocean archipelago
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Here are 5 destinations that are guaranteed to give you and your friends a good time
Maldives police raid private TV station after declaring emergency
The move comes days after President Yameen imposes a state of emergency giving wider powers to police and armed forces to arrest as well as suspending freedom of assembly and freedom of movement
Maldives impeaches VP as pressure to lift emergency mounts
All 61 parliamentarians present favor of the impeachment while opposition members stay away knowing the government had enough votes to carry the decision
Maldives faces international pressure to lift emergency
The United States and Britain express deep concern after the Maldives imposed a state of emergency
Maldives declares state of emergency
UPDATED Maldives President Abdulla Yameen declares a state of emergency two days before a planned protest by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party
Maldives arrests vice president over plot to kill president
The Maldives has seen its image as a peaceful holiday destination for well heeled honeymooners dented by political turmoil since the toppling of the country s first democratically elected leader Mohamed Nasheed in February 2012
Maldives president unhurt in blast on his speed boat
Witnesses said they saw an ambulance rush to the jetty and police immediately cordoned off the area
10 foto yang membuat kamu sadar bahwa Maladewa adalah negara Islam
Keunikan Maladewa bukan hanya tentang pantai dan laut tapi juga penduduknya
Azkals – Maldives postgame : A workmanlike win
The Philippines defeats an unimpressive Maldives in front of a thin crowd Was it good preparation for Uzbekistan? Here are Bob Guerrero s thoughts on the friendly
Azkals defeat Maldives in friendly before Uzbekistan qualifier
Jerry Lucena gets his second international goal as the Philippines prepares for a pivotal World Cup qualifying match against Uzbekistan
Maldives preview: Azkals face important tuneup before Uzbekistan
The Philippines faces Maldives in a friendly on Thursday which will serve as an appetizer for the World Cup qualifier next week versus Uzbekistan
Maldives debris not from MH370 – Malaysia
Investigators are still going to examine any further unidentified flotsam found on the Maldives for links to the missing Malaysian Airlines plane
Foreign fighters switching tactics to reach Syria, Iraq
Interpol chief Juergen Stock says measures to stop foreign fighters are already producing changes in tactics by recruiters who are setting up broken travel to make tracking more difficult
Maldives democracy at risk after mass arrests – Kerry
The government however defends the use of force to break up the protests the biggest show of support for ex president Mohamed Nasheed after being handed a 13 year term in March
China mulls rail tunnel under Mount Everest – report
The Qinghai Tibet railway could include a tunnel under Mount Everest potentially providing a crucial link between China and the huge markets of India China Daily reports
Amal Clooney part of jailed Maldives ex-president's legal team
Former president Mohamed Nasheed s office says 3 celebrity lawyers agree to represent him: Jared Genser Ben Emmerson and Amal Clooney
Former Maldives president Nasheed jailed for 13 years
Mohamed Nasheed is found guilty of ordering the arrest of a chief judge in January 2012 when he was president
Maldives ex-leader refused bail, denied legal access
The charges against the 47 year old relate to the 2012 arrest of the atoll nation s criminal court chief judge Abdullah Mohamed for alleged corruption
Maldives arrests ex-leader on terrorism charges
Former president Mohamed Nasheed is arrested for the alleged illegal detention of a judge when he was in power
IN PHOTOS: Remembering the 2004 tsunami
Images from the commemoration of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami from across the region
A LOOK BACK: The devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
In 2004 a massive earthquake struck off Indonesia unleashing a devastating tsunami that leaves more than 220 000 dead
TIMELINE: The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
A timeline of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami which left more than 220 000 people dead within hours
Tsunami early warning: Walking the last mile together
The Indian Ocean Tsunami fundamentally changed how we deal with natural disasters making a profound impact on policies and budgets as well as operational and technical work
India-Pakistan tensions set to sour regional summit
The region s first summit in 3 years follows some of the worst cross border violence in Kashmir in a decade and comes as NATO led troops prepare to pull out of Afghanistan
China's Xi wins Maldives backing for 'maritime silk route'
President Xi Jinping says he is eager to boost relations with the Maldives which is best known for its tourist industry but also straddles major international shipping routes
