Among the major political developments on 25 September 2026, former Home Minister Umar Naseer stated that during his presidency, he would completely halt the state budget allocation of approximately 30 million Rufiyaa annually to political parties and redirect the funds towards research. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu responded to debates, assuring that employees of state-owned enterprises would not be dismissed all at once suddenly, and stating that under the Rasmalé Eagle Hills agreement, 500 hectares of land were leased long-term without being sold and without a state guarantee. The opposition alleged that employees of state-owned companies were being threatened with dismissal from their jobs if they went to welcome former President Abdulla Yameen. In addition, the government has commenced efforts to empower the 20-year national development master plan by law. The government announced that a list of basic services in the islands has been compiled and that small and medium projects will be completed by the year 2028. Work has also begun to allocate a plot of land in Malé to …
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At the 81st UN General Assembly, Vice President Uz. Hussain Mohamed Latheef led the Maldivian delegation, alongside Foreign Minister Dr. Iruthisham Adam, in a walkout protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address in solidarity with Palestine. Domestically, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu assured state-owned enterprise staff against sudden mass dismissals, while a severed telecommunications cable disrupted airport systems and delayed flights. Meanwhile, Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu announced that Cambridge will grant schools direct access to students' O-Level examination papers.
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has issued a safety alert regarding a thyroid medication. Details of efforts underway to find a solution to the issue of illegible doctors' prescriptions were also disclosed. In addition, IGMH has announced that a health camp including specialized surgeries and tests for women is scheduled to be held from October 4 to 6 at the Dr. Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital in G.Dh. Thinadhoo.
Read More →In an interview given to PSM News on 25 September 2026, Minister of Education Dr. Ismail Shafeeu announced that Cambridge has arranged for schools to directly view students' examination papers and received marks alongside the O-Level examination results. The Minister noted that this change would provide teachers the opportunity to thoroughly analyze the papers written by students, further ease the process of submitting for rechecking in cases where results are questioned, and reduce unnecessary rechecking submissions.
Read More →Following deteriorating weather conditions in the Maldives with a White Alert issued from HA. Atoll to Dh. Atoll forecasting winds up to 40 miles per hour and rough seas, MNDF urged sea travelers, divers, and water sports operators to be vigilant on 25 September 2026. Relevant authorities have released the latest information regarding the capacity of a waste incineration plant under the waste management project. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister of Nepal Balendra Shah called for grants instead of loans and the establishment of climate justice, highlighting the escalating damages from climate disasters faced by mountainous and small island nations that emit less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gases. Furthermore, speaking on behalf of AOSIS, President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. noted that rising sea levels threaten national sovereignty and welcomed the UN declaration to preserve maritime zones and statehood.
Read More →Vice President Uz. Hussain Mohamed Latheef delivered the national statement on behalf of the Maldives at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2026. On the same day, when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address to the General Assembly, the Maldivian delegation, led by Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Irukesham Adam, protested, walked out of the hall, and boycotted. In addition, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan strongly condemned the genocide being carried out by Israel in Gaza during separate meetings. Furthermore, speaking at a high-level UN meeting in New York on 25 September 2026, the Vice President stated that the relationship between the Maldives and China is not merely confined to statements, but is a reality evident in infrastructure development and sustainable connections.
Read More →The 38th National Quran Recitation Competition has concluded, with Ismail Iz'aan Ibrahim in the Hafiz category, Aishath Zeek Riyaz in the non-memorization category, and Ayaan Ahmed Inan in the recitation by looking category winning first place overall. Speaking at the closing ceremony of this competition, Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed announced that the Imam and Khateeb of Masjid al-Haram, Sheikh Dr. Yasir Ad-Dawsari, is scheduled to make an official visit to the Maldives. Assistant Immigration Officer Aishath Mahidha, 26, who sustained serious injuries in a dangerous accident on Sosun Magu, passed away on 25 September 2026 while receiving treatment at ADK Hospital. Although police arrested 31-year-old Mehdi Hassan Imon of Bangladesh on suspicion of attempted self-harm after being rescued by the Coast Guard while perched on a pillar of the Sinamalé Bridge, the Criminal Court ordered his release considering his mental state. In a case involving the seizure of 3,345 grams of cannabis from two Indian passengers at Gan International Airport, the Maldivian man who went …
Read More →Following damage to and the severance of a major telecommunications cable, technological systems were disrupted, causing major flight delays. This incident affected airport operations, resulting in numerous difficulties for travelers.
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