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Health
UN: Gaza faces rising health risks as Israeli restrictions hamper waste collection
The UN has warned that public health risks are rising in Gaza because Israeli restrictions limit the entry of engine oil and spare parts, leaving only half of solid waste collection vehicles operational. A UN spokesperson called for more critical supplies to be allowed into Gaza with less red tape and more open crossings.
Politics
No leader opposed Zionism more than me: President
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu stated he is the only Maldivian leader to have publicly opposed Zionism, citing the UN genocide announcement and the ban on Israeli passports. He assured the public about the proposed Eagle Hills Rasmale' development, saying it would prohibit pork, alcohol, casinos and property sales or rentals to Israeli citizens, with land ownership capped at 25 percent per nationality.
International
Maldives Backs UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General
The Maldives expressed support for the United Arab Emirates' nomination of Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General, in a Foreign Ministry statement published on 24 October. The ministry said it is time for a woman to lead the UN and called for a transparent, inclusive and merit-based selection process.
International
President Muizzu calls for stronger UN accountability and equal application of international law
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, in a message marking the 81st anniversary of the United Nations, called for stronger UN accountability, the equal application of international law, and greater support for Small Island Developing States. He linked these principles to the Maldives' national ambition of attaining developed-country status by 2040 and reaffirmed the country's longstanding support for Palestinian rights.
Politics · Press release
Maldives Police Service Validates Findings of Institutional Self-Assessment on Enhancing Women’s Role in Counterterrorism
The Maldives Police Service held a validation workshop on an Institutional Self-Assessment examining how to increase women's participation in police counterterrorism operations and violent-extremism prevention work. The assessment, carried out between July and October 2026 by 13 MPS personnel with four UNOCT experts, was presented for validation, and certificates were exchanged between MPS and the UNOCT delegation.
International
Maldives becomes 111th member of ICAO Public Key Directory, strengthening ePassport security
The Maldives has become the 111th member of the International Civil Aviation Organization's Public Key Directory, with its accession formalised at a ceremony in Montréal on July 10, 2026. The move is aimed at strengthening the electronic verification of Maldivian ePassports and improving international travel, though it does not automatically alter visa requirements or guarantee faster clearance.
International · Press release
Statement to the Press by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu President of the Republic of Maldives at the Joint Press Conference with His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
At a joint press conference in Islamabad marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced the exchange of 20 MoUs with Pakistan and agreed to raise bilateral trade from $13 million to $200 million within two years. The two leaders also discussed direct flights, tourism, youth and health cooperation, climate action and Maldives support for reviving SAARC.
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