China and the Maldives upgraded their relationship on Wednesday during newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu’s first state visit to Beijing, following a campaign in which he cast China’s regional …
Modi’s beach visit to a remote Indian archipelago rakes up a storm in the Maldives
The relationship between India and the Maldives is facing challenges after officials in the tiny island nation made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s posts that promoted the pr …
‘Affordable and underrated’ island gives the Maldives a run for its money
However, a lesser-ventured spot in the third-largest ocean gives these familiar favourites a run for their money. Located just off the coast of east-central Africa, Zanzibar is surging in popularity …
Social media uproar may cost the Maldives millions, as feud with India intensifies
Social media posts by Maldivian officials may cost the country millions in tourism revenue, as calls by Indian travelers to boycott the island nation intensify. “We are seeing a 40% drop in bookings over the last two days,
India summons Maldives envoy over ministers’ remarks
India summoned the high commissioner of Maldives after a row broke out over derogatory posts made by three officials about PM Narendra Modi. The deputy ministers, who have been suspended, called Mr Modi a “clown”,
Belt and road: Maldives’ president vows greater cooperation with China on infrastructure projects
Newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu tells Invest Maldives business forum China is one of his country’s closest allies and developmental partners.
Belt and road: Maldives’ president vows greater cooperation with China on infrastructure projects
Newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu tells Invest Maldives business forum China is one of his country’s closest allies and developmental partners.
Lessons from the Maldives fiasco: India-Maldives relations under strain after PM Modi’s Lakshadweep visit
The latest example of Maldives stoking regional tensions is the irate reactions of some of its ministers to the Indian Prime Minister’s recent visit to Lakshadweep.
Why Indians are Threatening to Boycott the Maldives
A social-media post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoting an Indian tourism destination has escalated into a diplomatic spat with the Maldives, India’s sand-swept island-chain neighbor. The Maldivian government has suspended three ministers over the dispute,
‘Against Islam’: Yoga event was attacked in Maldives as part of anti-India hate
Maldives suspended three lawmakers after protests by Indians … The mob attacked participants practising yoga and vandalised property. According to Reuters, the protesters were armed with sticks and …