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

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

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

Clashes in Shanghai as COVID protests flare across China

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

28 November 2022

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

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

Tens of thousands march in Berlin in support of Iran protests

Protests had been fuelled by allegations of the rape of a local teenaged girl by a police officer.

23 October 2022

Arabiyya acting head denies rumours of Arabic education ban

Saeed said that one of the biggest challenges in the governance of Arabiyya is the hasty transfer of principals.

15 December 2022