Maldives – Page 6 – South Asian Correspondent

August 22, 2025

Yameen: State-owned companies gone haywire

By Azhaar Abdul Azeez : ormer President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that state-owned companies are engaging in activities…

Maldives Will Keep Balancing India and China, Says Expert“No nation puts all its eggs in one basket. Despite closer ties with China, Muizzu is diversifying relations. Economic constraints also leave him little choice. Indian and Chinese debts are maturing, and he will have to balance both,” Shivamurthy said.

August 20, 2025

Maldives Balancing Act Tests India’s Influence

Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the Maldives in July marked a shift in relations that began on a…

JP's leader Qasim Ibrahim (R) with then-President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. (File Photo/Maldives Independent)

August 16, 2025

Yameen faces possible lawsuit over bribery claims against Qasim and Siyad

Male: Jumhoory Party (JP) stated on Saturday that it is considering legal action against former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom after…

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (L) meets with Palestinian President Dr. Mahmoud Abbas (R): The Maldivian leader has rejected Israeli occupation govt's 'Greater Israel' plan. (Photo/President's Office)

August 14, 2025

Maldives rejects ‘Greater Israel’ plan envisioning expansion of settlements

By Naizak Mohamed Male: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Thursday, has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation government’s ‘‘Greater Israel’ plan,…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and official delegates meet with the council of B. Fehendhoo. (Photo/President's Office)

August 12, 2025

Maldives president Muizzu repeats nationwide project promises

By Azhaar Abdul Azeez President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reiterated his pledge that a multitude of projects are slated for…

The Maldives is a popular tourist destination for Indians: Shutterstock

August 11, 2025

Maldives Marks 60th Independence Day With Grand New Airport Terminal; Here’s All You Need To Know

Male: The Maldives marked a significant milestone in its economic and infrastructural development with the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art…

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (L) with the Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer. (Photo: President's Office)

August 6, 2025

Maldives Sees Major Drop in Foreign Aid Receipts Despite Budget Surplus

Malé, August 6: The Maldives is facing a significant shortfall in expected foreign aid this year, receiving just 7% of…

Former Home Minister Umar Naseer. (Sun Photo/Ibrahim Shamveel)

August 4, 2025

Death penalty talk will end like ‘India Out’ : Umar Naseer

By Azhaar Abdul Azeez Former Home Minister Umar Naseer has criticized President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s proposal for discussions regarding the…

Back to business: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Malé on July 26 | PTI

August 3, 2025

Inside PM Narendra Modi’s impactful 2024 Maldives visit

By Anirudha Karindalam Male: In early July, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited to be the chief guest at the…

apture from an Ooredoo Fun Run: The telecom company is marking its 20th anniversary today. (Photo/Ooredoo Maldives)

August 1, 2025

20 years of Ooredoo enhancing life across the Maldives

By Naizak Mohamed As Ooredoo Maldives celebrates its 20th anniversary today, the company reflects on years of major achievements, having…