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Maldives President's Party Sweeps Parliamentary Elections

President Muizzu's party wins big in Maldives elections, signaling a shift in regional geopolitics.

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Maldives Votes In The Shadow Of India-China Rivalry

The Maldives votes Sunday in a parliamentary election likely to test President Mohamed Muizzu's tilt towards China and away from India, the luxury tourism hotspot's traditional benefactor.

International Business Times

Maldives to hold road shows in India to woo tourists back

Maldives to woo indian tourists back after diplomatic fallout between the two countries.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Russia says 60 dead in concert attack in Moscow, Islamic State claims responsibility; Maldives Prez seeks debt relief from India amid strained ties, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 23, 2024.

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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu seeks debt relief from India amid tensions

Maldives President shifts from anti-India stance, seeks debt relief, and emphasizes India as closest ally.

The Hindu

Maldives Presient Muizzu says surveillance of his country’s territory should not concern any “external parties”

Maldives President boosts defence forces, deploys drones, emphasizes sovereignty, and reviews agreements with India.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Centre says CAA won’t impact citizenship of Indian Muslims; Indian troops begin withdrawal from Maldives, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 13, 2024

The Hindu

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports

The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation by May 10.

Al Jazeera

‘Big bullies’: Maldives turns away from India as China woos it with aid

Defence deal signed by islands’ pro-Beijing president has ignited a row with powerful neighbour and benefactor

The Guardian - UK

Maldives Signs China Defence Deal As India Prepares Exit

The Maldives has signed a "military assistance" deal with China after ordering Indian troops deployed in the small but strategically-placed archipelago to leave, officials said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Indian Navy to open strategic base near Maldives

Indian Navy strengthens presence near Maldives with new base on Lakshadweep islands to counter China's influence, boost security operations.

The Hindu

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Indian civilian team reaches Maldives to replace Indian military personnel manning 3 aviation platforms

It is learnt that the Indian military personnel are expected to be replaced by civilians who have expertise in operating the three platforms.

International Business Times

IMF Warns Of Maldives Foreign Debt Crisis, After China Borrowing

The strategically-placed Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives, which has borrowed heavily from China and shifted allegiance from India, is at high risk of "debt distress," the IMF warned Wednesday.

The Hindu

Maldivian President Muizzu says first group of Indian troops to be sent back before March 10

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu said the first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the island nation before March 10, while the remaining Indians manning two aviation platforms will be withdrawn by May 10.

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Maldives Protests Indian Coast Guard's Unauthorized Boarding of Fishing Vessels

The Maldives government seeks clarification from India after its coast guard boarded Maldivian fishing vessels, further straining diplomatic relations.

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Foreign Secretary visits Bhutan amidst a number of moves by the government in the neighbourhood

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra visits Bhutan to discuss bilateral ties, including cooperation on projects and border talks.

The Hindu

After Sri Lanka bars entry of research vessels, Chinese ships ‘heading’ to Maldives

Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 enters Indian Ocean, heading to Maldives amid tensions with India and Sri Lanka.

The Hindu

India doesn’t need wolf warriors

Domestic sentiments will exacerbate India’s foreign policy challenge

The Hindu

Morning Digest | PM Modi, Putin discuss India-Russia strategic partnership; Supreme Court to deliver verdict on Chandrababu Naidu’s plea today, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 16, 2024

The Independent UK

Maldives leader demands removal of Indian military from the archipelago by mid-March amid spat

Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu wants the Indian military personnel stationed in his archipelago nation withdrawn by March 15

International Business Times

Maldives Tells India To Withdraw Troops By March As Row Deepens

The Maldivian president told India Sunday to withdraw its nearly 100 troops by March 15, a day after returning from China where he signed a raft of deals.

The Hindu

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by March 15

Male Maldivian President asks India to withdraw military personnel by March 15, amid tensions and pro-China alignment.

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