2 month ago
The Maldives has signed a "military assistance" deal with China after ordering Indian troops to leave, officials say. The Maldives says its "military assistance" deal with Beijing comes without payment or charge, but refuses to provide further details.
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Maldives Prez Muizzu in Beijing
4 month ago
Two Liberian-flagged tankers CHEM SILICON belongs to Dutch "ACE Tankers" company and tanker PACIFIC GOLD belonging to "Eastern" company were attacked in the northwest of Maldives and in the Indian Ocean, not Bab el-Mandeb
Police in Maldives arrested 14 people alleged to be working with foreign Islamic extremists to carry out a bomb plot
2 year ago
Maldives FM @abdulla_shahid : India is our partner in every field
Maldives opposition leader former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom freed; Maldives Supreme Court overturns five-year prison term against Yameen for money laundering
India, SriLanka, Maldives identify 4 areas of cooperation to fight spread of terror via sea They were joined by Bangladesh, Mauritius & Seychelles to establish a maritime security mechanism for Indian Ocean Region amid China's growing presence there
Colombo Security Conclave: Deputy NSAs of India, Sri Lanka, Maldives meet. Sri Lanka: General LHSC Silva, Chief of Defence Staff & Commander of Army of Sri Lanka India: Pankaj Saran, Deputy National Security Adviser Maldives: Aishath Nooshin Waheed, Secretary, NSAO
2 year ago
Initial unconfirmed reports of an explosion in Hulhumale
2 year ago
Explosion in Boaganvilla Magu of Hulhumale'. Photo: Shafraz
Officers from @PoliceMv and @MNDF_Official are at the area, near Boaganvilla Magu of Hulhumale', receiving reports of a loud explosion being heard. So far, no injuries has been reported and authorities are investigating the case. The cause of the incident 'unknown' so far
Maldives police say key suspect in Nasheed attack arrested
Maldives ex-leader Nasheed 'critical' after blast: hospital
3 year ago
President @MohamedNasheed was brought to the hospital with multiple injuries today at 20:30hrs. He is currently being treated by a multi speciality medical team. His vitals are currently stable.
3 year ago
Police and MNDF officers now armed and active in the area
3 year ago
The alert status for The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) officers has been raised following the explosion, which is believed to be a premeditated terror attack targeting Speaker Nasheed
3 year ago
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid from New York tells that President Nasheed (Speaker) is injured in the blast and is right now in the operation theatre
3 year ago
Maldives Speaker of Parliament and President Mohamed Nasheed has been rushed to ADK Hospital after an explosion went off as he was about to enter his car tonight. He is reportedly injured. More details are awaited.
Two arrested in connection to drug busts in Noonu atoll
3 year ago
During his meeting with President @ibusolih, Indian EAM @drsjaishankar discussed strengthening the ties between the two countries. Development assistance agreements signed during the visit highlights this close relationship
3 year ago
Shipment of 100,000 Covishield vaccine doses being prepared to leave for Male, Maldives. Yet another gift from Government and people of India to Maldives. Bhutan and Maldives have become first two countries to receive the vaccines as part of India's vaccine diplomacy
429kg of shark fins seized at Maldives airport
Second victim dies from injuries sustained in Thinadhoo boat fire
3 year ago
Pompeo announces that the US will open an embassy in the Maldives, the small nation of islands in the Indian Ocean No mention of China, but read between the lines
3 year ago
Statement by the Government of Maldives on attempts to denigrate the religion of Islam
President of Maldives thanks India
Covid-19 cases in Hoandedhdhoo rise to 44
Maldives supported India at the OIC meet on Islamophobia. Maldives said singling out India, largest democracy in the world and a multicultural society, home to 200 Million Muslims, alleging Islamophobia is factually incorrect & detrimental to religious harmony in South Asia
4 year ago
Maldives Foreign Minister @abdulla_shahid thanks Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi, External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar, Indian Navy and diplomats for India's donation of essential food items. Terms it as 'Ramzan Gift' amidst COVID19 pandemic and strong commitment of PM
4 year ago
Indian Naval Ship Kesari reaches Malé port in Maldives, the first destination under MissionSagar. It will discharge 580 tonnes of essential food items as a gift from people of India to the people of Maldives
