Nasheed slammed for representing Sri Lanka at COP27

Responding to the criticism, Nasheed's supporters said that he is advocating for humanity as a whole.

6 November 2022

'Tsunami-like' sea swells hit once flood-free Dhigurah

In July, swell waves wrought damage to over 20 islands in the Maldives. Some houses were flooded and families had to be relocated to other houses.

13 October 2022

Wall to combat sea swells offers limited protection

The Meteorological Department has issued a white alert for high tides in some parts of the country.

6 November 2022

6 houses damaged in 'tsunami-like' sea swells in Dhigurah

The worst-hit area was the island's harbour

15 October 2022

'Building higher islands could save Maldives from sea-level rise'

The researchers suggest building higher islands up to six metres or more above sea-level.

16 February 2023

Bleaching at Fulhadhoo's beautiful coral garden as El Nino bites

El Nino is characterised by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific.

9 April 2023

Bamboo planting to support Maldives' carbon neutral goal

The project is supported by Atmosphere Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading Indian Ocean hospitality group Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts.

16 March 2023

World welcomes 2023 and leaves a stormy year behind

In China, rigorous COVID restrictions were lifted only in December as the government abruptly reversed its "zero-COVID" policy.

1 January 2023