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 towards China and away from India, the luxury tourism hotspot’s traditional benefactor. Mohamed Afrah | Afp | Getty Images Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s ruling pro-China … Read more
The People’s National Congress (PNC), led by Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, has emerged victorious in the recent parliamentary elections, securing a substantial majority in the country’s legislative body, the Majlis. This outcome has the potential to solidify Muizzu’s pro-China stance and raises concerns about the future of Maldives-India relations.With 66 wins out of the 86 … Read more
The Maldives voted enthusiastically on Sunday in a parliamentary election set to test President Mohamed Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from regional powerhouse and traditional benefactor India. Among the first to vote was Muizzu, 45, who cast his ballot at the Tajuddin school in the capital Male and urged Maldivians to ensure a high … Read more
India has increased the quota of eggs, potatoes, onions, sugar, rice, wheat flour and dal (pulses) by 5 percent. New Delhi: In a big move amid the India-Maldives diplomatic row, the Government of India has allowed for the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for the year 2024–25 under a unique bilateral mechanism. Upon … Read more
Hussain Shameem was appointed by Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which was in the government till November last year, and is presently the Opposition party. Maldives Prosecutor General ‘Brutally Stabbed’ In Broad Daylight Amid Political Crisis Maldives’ Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has been brutally stabbed by unidentified miscreants, according to the country’s media reports. The Prosecutor … Read more
Chaotic scenes unfolded in the Maldives’ Parliament on Sunday as members from the ruling and opposition factions engaged in physical confrontations. A video circulating on social media captured the chaos, showing MPs exchanging kicks and blows, with one member even using a horn to disrupt the speaker’s address. The clashes erupted due to differences between … Read more
Nearly one in five Americans said they plan to travel less in 2024, with most citing costs as the reason , according to Intrepid Travel’s 2024 Outlook Survey. But many travelers are pressing forward, seeking ways to save without compromising their trips. And for some 70% of respondents of Intrepid’s survey, that means avoiding peak … Read more
Home Viral WATCH: ‘Royal Rumble’ Or Maldives Parliament? MPs Kick, Punch And Wrestle Each Other In Key Session Chaos erupted in Maldives Parliament on Sunday as rival lawmakers came to blows and engaged in a full-blown fight inside the House. Screengrab from video shared on X. New Delhi: No, it’s not a WWE ring where … Read more
The Maldives has called for India to withdraw troops from its territory by March 15, an official said on Sunday, in a step that will further strain ties between the South Asian neighbours. President Mohamed Muizzu won election last year on a pledge to end the Maldives’ “India first” policy, in a region where New … Read more
Abdulla Nazim, the Policy Director of the Maldives President’s Office, told reporters that President Muizzu had proposed to withdraw Indian troops from the Maldives. Male: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has asked the Indian government to withdraw the Indian troops from the island nation before March 15, Maldives-based Adhadhu newspaper reported on Sunday. This comes after … Read more
