Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Good Morning Maldives delivers your daily news briefing. Today's headlines cover allegations of corruption within the government, prompting an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission. Diplomatic tensions arose over Maldivian Ambassador Masood's criticism of Sri Lankan immigration practices. Economic news highlights a surge in tourist arrivals, with Russia leading the way. The Ministry of Education reports progress in textbook distribution ahead of the new academic year. In community affairs, the Thulaadhoo Council plans legal action regarding housing unit allocation. Meta is developing a new WhatsApp feature for parental account control. Maabaidhoo clinched the Maldives Women's Super League title, and police recovered over 2.6 million Rufiyaa worth of lost items, noting an increase in theft cases.