Pro-China party wins landslide victory
Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu casts his ballot during the country’s parliamentary election, in Male on April 21, 2024. The Maldives votes in a parliamentary election likely to test Muizzu’s tilt…
Maldives President Muizzu Accused Of Corruption In Leaked Report
The allegations soon created a political storm with several reactions pouring in Male: Ahead of the parliamentary polls in the Maldives, the opposition parties have demanded a probe and impeachment…
46 Indians Among 186 Deported By Maldives For Committing Crimes: Report
Efforts are underway in the Maldives to shut down businesses operated illegally. Male: The Maldives has deported 186 foreigners, including 43 Indians, after accusing them of committing crimes like visa…
Maldives At High Risk Of Foreign Debt Crisis, After China Borrowings: IMF
Maldives President thanked China last month for its “selfless assistance” The strategically-placed Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives, which has borrowed heavily from China and shifted allegiance from India, is…
Maldives Opposition Moves To Impeach Pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu
New Delhi: The main opposition party in Maldives is set to begin impeachment proceedings against its pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu. The main opposition party Maldivian Democratic Party holds a majority…
China Spy Ship Headed To Male
New Delhi: The Maldives government has confirmed that a Chinese “research vessel” – the Xian Yang Hong 03, seen as a spy ship mapping the Indian Ocean floor for military…
Amid India-Maldives Diplomatic Strain, Chinese Spy Ship Heads To Male
New Delhi: A Chinese spy ship, masquerading as a ‘research’ vessel, is en route to Maldives and has set alarm bells ringing in New Delhi, amid a simmering row with…
Why Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Is Talking Tough: Explainer
Maldives and China have signed 20 important agreements during President Mohammed Muizzu’s visit. New Delhi: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s demand that India withdraw its troops stationed in the country by…
EaseMyTrip Reaffirms Stand To Suspend Travel Bookings To Maldives
“For us, our nation takes precedence over profits,” travel company EaseMyTrip said in a statement. New Delhi: Amid the row over the distasteful remarks by Maldivian ministers and government officials…
Maldives Upgrades Ties With China Amid Pivot From India
Maldives row: Maldives owes China $1.37 billion, or around 20% of its public debt, as per World Bank. Beijing: China and the Maldives upgraded their relationship on Wednesday during newly…