Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
India works on lines of credit to Maldives before PM Modi's tripIndia is considering a new line of credit for the Maldives, potentially finalized during Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit. This visit, ...
21 Jul, 2025, 01.00 PM IST
China's lending practices push Maldives toward sovereign defaultThe Maldives faces a severe debt crisis, exacerbated by external debts and unfavorable trade terms with China. With dwindling foreign reser...
13 Mar, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
'In close touch with Male': India on economic crisis facing MaldivesIndia is in close touch with the Maldives as the island nation faces a severe economic crisis due to debt distress. The Ministry of Externa...
01 Feb, 2025, 08.11 AM IST
Modi-Muizzu Meet: What’s at stake for India-Maldives relations?Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in India for a four-day state visit to mend ties amid an economic crisis. He will hold talks wit...
07 Oct, 2024, 02.57 PM IST
India extends emergency support to Maldives as it battles debt default threatIndia has extended emergency financial support to the Maldives by subscribing to its $50 million treasury bill. This move follows a ratings...
20 Sep, 2024, 03.40 PM IST
Operation opportunities: How India is gaining influence regardless of shifts in neighbourhoodOver the past decade, India has built deep linkages in four key areas - finance, supply chains, petroleum, and (power and road) infrastruct...
12 Aug, 2024, 10.52 PM IST
Maldives President Muizzu thanks India, China for support to strengthen his country's fragile economyPresident Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives has expressed gratitude to India and China for their crucial support in addressing the nation's ec...
28 Jul, 2024, 04.42 PM IST
'Muddying ties with India is impossible', says new Maldives' opposition party leader Abdulla ShahidAbdulla Shahid, the new leader of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has defended the Maldives' close ties with India, stating that "mud...
26 Feb, 2024, 05.11 PM IST
India hopes for early solution to Lanka crisis through democratic means; says continue to stand with people thereAs Sri Lanka reels under political and economic crisis, India on Thursday hoped for an early solution to the crisis related to the governme...
15 Jul, 2022, 12.25 PM IST
Indian Foreign Secretary's Maldives visit to elevate strategic ties in Indian OceanThe visit will be the first high level in-person interaction between the two sides since the disruption caused by Covid-19 pandemic.
06 Nov, 2020, 10.10 PM IST
COVID-19: India will stand by Maldives in this challenging time, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih on the health and economic challenges the COVID-19 pand...
20 Apr, 2020, 02.23 PM IST
Modi, Trump discuss Maldives situation in phone callThe leaders also discussed various other regional and global flashpoints, and agreed to strengthen bilateral security and economic cooperat...
10 Feb, 2018, 07.54 AM IST
China wants facilitation of talks in MaldivesAhead of a UN Security Council meeting today to discuss the situation in the Maldives after UN officials offered to facilitate all-party ta...
08 Feb, 2018, 08.06 PM IST
Promote dialogue between Maldives parties to end crisis: ChinaThe Chinese stand to provide outside support for the parties is seen as a slight change in Beijing's position.
08 Feb, 2018, 03.33 PM IST
Maldives-China FTA could plunge Maldives into political crisisChina is eyeing naval base in Maldives much to India’s discomfort. FTA will increase Maldives' trade deficit and push it towards a debt tra...
01 Dec, 2017, 04.39 PM IST
- China wants to work closely with Maldives govt: Foreign Office
In its first comments on the Maldives' political crisis, China today said it would like to work closely with the government in Male and pus...
13 Feb, 2012, 05.22 PM IST