A new rule at Hong Kong airport may change what you carry onboardHong Kong International Airport has implemented new aviation safety rules, limiting passengers to carrying a maximum of two power banks. Th...
30 Mar, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Maldives’ tourism-driven economy stares at crisis amid West Asia warThe Maldives economy faces a crisis due to West Asia disruptions. Tourist arrivals are down, impacting revenue. Significant debt repayments...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Travel warning for Maldives: US issues Level 2 advisory over terrorism risks; see updated checklist for travelersThe US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Maldives, urging increased caution due to terrorism. This travel warni...
12 Oct, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
Australian travellers heading to Maldives warned of terror threat, 'civil unrest'Australia has issued a travel advisory for its citizens planning to visit the Maldives, urging them to exercise a high degree of caution du...
06 Jun, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
EAM S Jaishankar highlights Neighbourhood First Policy in ParliamentExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed Parliament on India's Neighborhood First Policy, emphasizing improvements in relations wi...
13 Dec, 2024, 01.51 PM IST
India, Maldives agree to work together in advancing maritime, security cooperationIndia and the Maldives committed to enhance maritime and security cooperation to benefit both nations and the Indian Ocean Region. Prime Mi...
07 Oct, 2024, 10.00 PM IST
Maldives comes back to India, after rubbing shoulders with the DragonMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu, a pro-China leader is on his first bilateral visit to India since taking office, seeking to repair relat...
07 Oct, 2024, 01.47 PM IST
China plans to train 3,000 foreign security officials as it seeks to expand its role in global governanceChina plans to train 3,000 foreign law enforcement officials to address global security issues and protect its interests abroad. The initia...
11 Sep, 2024, 07.07 PM IST
India to introduce UPI payment service in MaldivesIndia and Maldives have signed an agreement to introduce the Unified Payments Interface in the Maldives. External Affairs Minister S Jaisha...
10 Aug, 2024, 11.52 AM IST
Maldives supports India's candidature for UNSC non-permanent membership"I am glad to inform you that we have declared our candidature for our next tenure at the Security Council for 2028-29," External Affairs M...
23 Jan, 2023, 07.21 PM IST
Neighbourhood first: Vaccines from India reach MaldivesIndia’s vaccine diplomacy is yet another testament to its Neighbourhood First policy, in which Maldives occupies a special and central plac...
20 Jan, 2021, 05.43 PM IST
Chinese Communist Party is attempting to undermine democratic traditions across continents: StudyThe report consists of research findings on Cambodia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Ecuador, Zambia, Mongolia, Hungary, The Gambia, Myanmar,...
01 Jul, 2019, 06.49 PM IST
Maldives won’t be used as a plaything for powers in Indian Ocean: Ibrahim Mohamed SolihThe island nation won't allow any anti-India activities from its soil, says Maldives' President
12 Jan, 2019, 09.26 AM IST
China's new super weapon against India: Neighbourhood debt trapsChina has found an innovative way to contain India. This new weapon is a financial ploy that helps China grab land in India's neighbouring ...
14 Mar, 2018, 12.07 PM IST
Bangladesh stability at risk without political inclusion: USThe US continues to press for greater political inclusion in Bangladesh without which the Asian country's stability will be at risk.
17 Apr, 2014, 10.14 AM IST
Intelligence agencies fear China is trying to encircle India via tech deals with neighbouring nationsCommunications ministry now wants govt to take up the issue with neighbouring countries and also make competing offers for tech expertise.
23 Jan, 2013, 08.20 AM IST
GMR-Maldives spat: India loses strategic advantage in Indian OceanThe Maldives govt does not have the wherewithal to manage and run this airport. Having done a Dabhol on GMR, they are likely to scare away ...
09 Dec, 2012, 11.25 AM IST