India-Russia discuss energy, trade and global tensions as BRICS ministers gather in DelhiExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for productive talks. They discussed bilateral cooperatio...
15 May, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
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
Autograph Collection Hotels by Marriott International debuts in IndiaMarriott International sees strong growth in India with many new hotel deals. The company is launching its Autograph Collection brand in In...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws supportBritain's plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is now on hold. This comes after the US administration withdrew its backing for ...
11 Apr, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Maldives Parliamentary Elections: Pro-China party's win raises concerns for IndiaMaldives President Muizzu's People's National Congress victory in parliamentary elections strengthens pro-China stance, raising concerns fo...
22 Apr, 2024, 12.26 PM IST
Maldives-China defence agreement to obtain non-lethal weapons and training, says President MuizzuThe Maldives has signed a military assistance agreement with China, marking a significant step in their relationship. President Mohamed Mui...
06 Mar, 2024, 06.29 PM IST
Muizzu's bid to revive FTA with China may lead to debt crisis in MaldivesChina's current share of Maldives total debt is 37% and there are fears that FTA will further increase debt share, pushing Maldives into a ...
11 Jan, 2024, 04.58 PM IST
Maldivian President Muizzu is choosing China over India: What is at play?Many believe that the controversy was triggered by PM Modi's bid to promote Lakshadweep as an alternative tourist destination to the Maldiv...
11 Jan, 2024, 04.43 PM IST
Maldivian President Muizzu discusses measures to increase Chinese tourist numbers with Premier LiMaldivian President Mohamed Muizzu met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang to discuss increasing Chinese tourists' numbers and implementing vario...
11 Jan, 2024, 01.44 PM IST
President-elect Ibu Solih may look at halting BRI projects in MaldivesThere is talk that the new President might cancel some BRI projects that were encouraged by his predecessor.
19 Oct, 2018, 08.08 AM IST
China suggests to work with India in Maldives after poll shockerSolih's win deals a blow to China and he is likely to adopt an anti-China stance, an article claimed.
29 Sep, 2018, 06.53 AM IST
Maldives ties take a dip as India told to take back second naval chopperAs India seeks to expand footprint in southeast Asia, it continues to suffer serious reverses in the Maldives, the Indian Ocean archipelago...
12 Jul, 2018, 08.22 PM IST
How 'India First' turned into 'China First' for MaldivesIt was only a few weeks ago that Maldives foreign minister arrived in India as special envoy for President Yameen, swearing by his ostensib...
11 Feb, 2018, 06.32 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 may build port in southern MaldivesMaldives foreign minister Ahmed Naseem said people had already been evacuated from the region and that the Chinese were currently building ...
11 Apr, 2016, 12.27 PM IST