Maldives3 Nov 2025Maldives bans smoking for younger generationsAnyone born on or after 1 January 2007 will be banned from using, buying or selling tobacco products in the archipelago.3 Nov 202510 Mar 2025Maldives country profileProvides an overview of the Maldives, including key facts about this Indian Ocean country.10 Mar 20257 Oct 2024Indian financial aid opens 'new chapter' with MaldivesThe deal comes as the Maldives president visits Delhi after relations nosedived in recent months. 7 Oct 20246 Oct 2024Maldives president in Delhi to seek aid and reboot tiesMohamed Muizzu is expected to seek a bailout worth hundreds of millions of dollars during his India visit.6 Oct 20246 Oct 2024Maldives president visits India amid trouble in tourist paradisePresident Muizzu is visiting India at a time when his country is staring at an economic crisis.6 Oct 202422 Apr 2024Pro-China party wins Maldives election by landslideLed by president Mohamed Muizzu, the party's win is seen as support for closer ties with Beijing.22 Apr 20248 Mar 2024Indian troops to exit Maldives as China gains footholdMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu, seen as pro-China, had asked Delhi to withdraw troops from his country.8 Mar 20245 Feb 2024Chinese ship's port call fans India tensionsA Chinese research ship's imminent arrival at Male has increased tensions between Beijing and Delhi.5 Feb 202415 Jan 2024Maldives ultimatum on troops deepens row with IndiaThe island nation has asked Delhi to withdraw its troops from the country by 15 March.15 Jan 2024...
