Maldives has banned Israeli passport holders from entering the Island Nation amid public outrage over the ongoing war in Gaza. The decision was announced by Home Minister Ali Ihusan, in an emergency press briefing at the President’s Office late Sunday afternoon, reported Sun Online International. Ihusan said the decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting. […]
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Maldives planning to introduce India’s RuPay service amid recent diplomatic tension
Maldives likely to introduce RuPay service
Maldives Defence Minister says country’s pilots are not capable to operate three aircraft donated by India
Maldives Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon says his country’s pilots are not capable of operating three aircraft donated by India
Maldives government says 51 Indian soldiers ‘repatriated’ as deadline ends on May 10
Maldives government says 51 Indian soldiers ‘repatriated’ as deadline nears
Muizzu’s pro-China Maldives govt minister urges Indian tourists to be a part of the country’s tourism
Maldives Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has urged Indian tourists to not shun the country.
Pro-China Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s party clinches crucial Parliamentary polls
The ruling party’s candidates ran for 90 seats. The candidates who ran in the elections also included 89 candidates from Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP); 39 candidates from the Democrats; 10 candidates from Jumhoory Party (JP); four candidates from Maldives Development Alliance (MDA); four from Adhaalath Party (AP); two from Maldives National Party (MNP); and 130 independent candidates, the news portal reported.
Narendra Modi greets Maldives President Muizzu amid strained relationship with the island nation
“Prime Minister further conveyed that as we celebrate Eid Al Fitr with traditional fervour, people across the world are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood, and togetherness, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world that we all aspire for,” the message said.
India allows export of certain quantities of essential commodities following Maldives’ request
Amid a strained diplomatic relation between the two nations, India recently allowed the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for 2024-25 under a unique bilateral mechanism, at the request of the Maldives government. The Indian High Commission in Maldives said the quotas for each of these items have been revised upwards. “Upon the request […]
New Delhi-Male officials discuss deployment of Indian personnel for aviation platforms during high-level core group meeting
A file picture of Indian PM Narendra Modi meeting Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
Indian boycott of Maldives tourism causing up to 80 per cent drop in seasonal earnings
The boycott is one of the aspects of the decline in diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives, first started by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
