Maldives

‘No armed foreign soldiers in Maldives’: Ex Maldivian FM says President Muizzu’s claim of “thousands of Indian military personnel” in Maldives a lie

Posting on his social media X, the newly elected president of the Maldivian Democratic Party said, "100 days in, it's clear: President Muizzu's claims of 'thousands of Indian military personnel'…

‘Skyrocketing public debt’: Maldives at ‘high risk’ of external and overall debt distress, says IMF

"Without significant policy changes, the overall fiscal deficits and public debt are projected to stay elevated, and the Maldives remains at high risk of external and overall debt distress", the…

“Next time you want to take holiday, go to Sri Lanka”: Sri Lankan leaders thank EAM S Jaishankar for promoting Sri Lankan tourism

Multiple credit lines and currency support from India under its "Neighbourhood First" policy began to help Sri Lanka gather stability in is path to economic recovery.

Maldives: Prosecutor General appointed by previous govt brutally attacked in broad daylight, admitted in hospital

"Prosecutor Hussain Shamim has been attacked on the streets of the city. He is being treated at ADK. The attack was not carried out with a sharp object," police said…

‘Apologise to PM Modi, and the people of India’: Maldives Opposition leader tells President Muizzu

“Regarding any country, especially a neighbouring one, we shouldn't speak in a way that affects the relationship. We have an obligation to our state that must be considered. President Solih…

Maldives: Opposition to move motion to impeach pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu. Here is what’s happening in the archipelago

The MDP has 43 MPs and the Democrats have 13 MPs in a Parliament of 80 seats. As per the standing orders of the Parliament, a sitting President can be…

Maldives: Ruckus breaks out in Parliament, ruling MPs irritate Speaker with trumpets, engage in physical fight

The videos of the scuffle have gone viral on social media, with netizens questioning the political turmoil in the archipelago.

‘It will hurt Maldives in the long term’: Opposition parties issue joint statement slamming Muizzu govt’s ‘anti-India’ policy

Both the MDP and The Democrats emphasised the critical need for consecutive governments to maintain the ability "to work with all development partners for the benefit of the people of…

‘Vessels of friendly countries welcome’: Maldivian Foreign Ministry confirms Chinese ‘research’ vessel heading to the archipelago for docking

The Maldivian government has clarified that the vessel won't be conducting any research while in Maldivian waters.

‘No plane from India’ – 14-year-old boy dies after Maldives President Muizzu denies permission for Indian plane in medical emergency

Maldives President reportedly denied permission for Indian plane to airlift minor patient in medical emergency. Boy died due to delay in treatment.