Supporters take to streets after Yameen's jail sentence

Yameen was taken to Maafushi Prison around 7:45 pm after the verdict.

26 December 2022

Journalists stage protest; hand letter of concern to president

Senior Associate Editor of Dhauru News Ahmed Naif, who spoke at the event, said the country has slipped 13 places in the press freedom index due to reasons.

4 May 2023

Noonu lagoon leased for $27m to finance new city development

"It was a matter of discussion. Discussion is in law, not attaining consent. We discussed," said a tourism ministry official.

8 January 2023

Clashes in Shanghai as COVID protests flare across China

People held up blank sheets of paper as an expression of protest.

28 November 2022

Jausa employees stage protest over non-payment of salaries

Jausa Construction has come under the spotlight for alleged non-payment of salaries to some employees.

10 December 2022

Beijing swings from anger, zero-COVID to coping with infections

Evidence suggests there are many more cases in the city of nearly 22 million people where everyone seems to know someone who has caught COVID.

12 December 2022

Women's Day rallies seek improved rights

Many protests included calls for solidarity with women in Iran and Afghanistan.

9 March 2023

Iran's clerical leaders to grapple with deepening dissent in 2023

Protesters from all walks of life have taken to the streets, calling for the downfall of the Islamic Republic.

24 December 2022