Maldives News News Maldives » Politics: ‘Music to Beijing’s ears’: Has China won the Maldives presidency?
The Maldives has a population of half a million people scattered across more than 1,000 islands. But last weekend, the picturesque archipelago delivered an electoral verdict that has sent shock waves ...
News Maldives » Politics: Will ‘The Democrats’ Reconfigure the Maldives’ Political Landscape?
A rapidly unfolding power struggle between two pivotal figures in the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) — President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and former President Mohamed Nasheed, who currently serves as ...
News Maldives » Politics: Balancing internal and external obligations in the Maldives’ foreign policy
In Maldives, domestic politics is often significant enough to supersede foreign influence and privilege independent approaches to development cooperation. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu aims to maintain ...
News Maldives » Politics: PM Modi Meets Maldives Political Leaders, Talks Focus On Mahasagar Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday. He noted that the participation of leaders across the political spectrum emphasises ...
News Maldives » Politics: Maldives–India political fallout tests tourism ties
Remarks made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep in 2024 by officials in the new Maldivian government have resulted in a drop in Indian tourists to the Maldives.
News Maldives » Politics: State of emergency declared in Maldives
Political unrest in the Republic of Maldives prompted the Asian nation’s President on Monday to declare a state of emergency for 15 days. The move, which gives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom ...