Maldives seeks fuels from India amid Iran war Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:47pm India is supplying fuels to Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka under commercial engagements
India’s Modi renews ties with Maldives Published 26 Jul, 2025 07:24pm MALÉ: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a visit to the Maldives on Saturday, renewing ties by offering...
Modi announces $565-million credit line for debt-plagued Maldives Updated 25 Jul, 2025 07:02pm NEW DELHI/COLOMBO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $565-million credit line and launched free trade...
Maldives president holds record 15-hour press conference Published 04 May, 2025 11:01am COLOMBO: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addressed a press conference for nearly 15 hours, his office said on...
IMF urges tighter fiscal controls to save Maldives Published 19 Feb, 2025 11:18am MALÉ: The Maldives needs “urgent and stronger” fiscal consolidation to salvage its troubled economy despite a...
Region: BD throws up opportunities Published 15 Feb, 2025 06:30am In a major development, India has extended its security base and offensive capability and outreach beyond its...
Maldives starts work on debt-for-nature swap Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am BAKU: The Maldives is working on a debt-for-nature swap, the country’s environment minister said on Thursday, with...
On Pakistan’s southern coast, a group of surfers chases waves and their dreams Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:32am KARACHI: Attiq Ur Rehman is determined to follow his dream to become Pakistan’s first professional surfer despite...
Scope highlighted for increasing trade with Maldives Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am KARACHI: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Maldives Faisal Rasul Lodhi, while highlighting the potential for ...
Maldives president Muizzu to meet India’s Modi amid economic woes Published 07 Oct, 2024 11:44am NEW DELHI: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday...
Cash-strapped Maldives says no need for IMF bailout Updated 15 Sep, 2024 11:48am COLOMBO: The Maldives says its financial troubles are “temporary” and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to...
China signs finance cooperation agreement with debt distressed Maldives Published 13 Sep, 2024 05:32pm BEIJING: China’s central bank on Friday said it had signed an agreement with the Maldivian authorities to strengthen...
Indian FM on first visit to Maldives since troops sent packing Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:40pm NEW DELHI: India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar leaves Friday on his first trip to the neighbouring...
GM Academies to participate in ICC Level-2 tutors training course Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am LAHORE: Former international cricketer and General Manager Academies Dr Imran Abbas will feature in a four-day ICC...
Maldives to ban Israelis to protest Gaza war Updated 03 Jun, 2024 08:59am MALÉ, (Maldives): The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives will ban Israelis from the luxury tourist hot spot, the...
India pulls most troops from Maldives before deadline Published 07 May, 2024 12:38pm MALÉ: The Maldives has said India withdrew more than half of its troops deployed in its territory ahead of a Friday...
Maldives vows China-backed building boom, Indians out Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am MALÉ, (Maldives): The Maldives will press on with Chinese-backed construction and evict Indian troops from the...
‘China is the winner’ in Maldives election Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am MALÉ (Maldives): A landslide parliamentary election victory for the Maldives’ pro-China president clears the way...
Maldives votes in the shadow of India-China rivalry Published 21 Apr, 2024 12:01pm MALÉ: Voting got under way in the Maldives Sunday in a parliamentary election likely to test President Mohamed...
Newly-opened Soneva Secret is most expensive resort in Maldives Updated 18 Apr, 2024 03:27pm Rooms begin at $3,200 a night with rates going as high as $11,000
China’s military says delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal March 4-13 Published 13 Mar, 2024 02:02pm BEIJING: A Chinese military delegation visited the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal from March 4-13 and held meetings...
Indian troops begin Maldives pullout after quit order Published 12 Mar, 2024 12:29pm MALÉ: India has begun withdrawing military personnel operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives after the new...
Maldives signs China defence deal as India prepares exit Published 05 Mar, 2024 12:18pm MALÉ: The Maldives has signed a “military assistance” deal with China after ordering Indian troops deployed in the...
India navy to open strategic base near Maldives Published 04 Mar, 2024 04:15am NEW DELHI: India’s navy has said it is bolstering forces on “strategically important” islands close to the...
India navy to open strategic base near Maldives Published 03 Mar, 2024 12:01pm NEW DELHI: India’s navy has said it is bolstering forces on “strategically important” islands close to the Maldives,...
Maldives vows to boost defences after telling Indian troops to leave Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:00am MALÉ (Maldives): The small but strategically placed Maldives will strengthen its military to defend its vast...
Maldives parliament rejects three cabinet members after brawl Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am MALÉ (Maldives): Maldivian lawmakers voted against the appointment of three cabinet members on Monday after an...
India has not told its defence personnel to pull out from Maldives Published 25 Jan, 2024 10:44am NEW DELHI: India’s government has not told its defence personnel to pull out from Maldives following a request from...
Maldives tells India to withdraw troops by March as row deepens Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:47pm MALÉ: The Maldivian president told India Sunday to withdraw its nearly 100 troops by March 15, a day after returning...
China and Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals Published 12 Jan, 2024 03:06am BEIJING: China pledged to protect the Maldives’ “sovereignty” and agreed to upgrade ties with the strategic...