Yameen sworn in as new Maldivian President

Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom was today sworn in as the 6th President of the Maldives, ending nearly two years of political turmoil that threatened to isolate the country internationally. Yameen, the......

Maldives polls: Unexpected defeat for Nasheed, Yameen wins

Abdulla Yameen, half-brother of former autocratic ruler Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, on Saturday clinched an unexpected victory in the presidential run-off elections by defeating former President Mohamed......

Maldives SC suspends today's run-off vote

Maldives Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of Sunday’s run-off for the controversy-ridden presidential re-vote, prolonging the political turmoil in the country amid mounting......

Maldives presidential candidates agree on Nov 9 poll

Maldivian President Mohammed Waheed on Wednesday said that all the three candidates for the country's controversy-ridden presidential election have reached a consensus on holding the poll on......