The Latest Breaking News from Maldives

Battle for influence in Maldives heats up between China and India

The first round of the presidential election in the Maldives will take place on Saturday, September 9. Incumbent Ibrahim Solih is running for re-election against Mohamed Muizzu, who has emerged as the main opposition candidate. The polls are taking place against a backdrop of China and India competing for strategic…

France 24 · Sep 8, 2023

TEST YOURSELF: A slice of paradise

A trip to the Maldives is no longer just for the rich

Bangkok Post · Aug 31, 2023

The Maldives' incumbent President Solih will face seven other candidates in next month's election

Incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and seven other candidates have registered to run in the Maldives’ presidential elections next month, the island archipelago’s fourth since becoming a multiparty democracy in 2008

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

How the Maldives gained independence from the UK and ditched the monarchy

THE Maldives became independent exactly 58 years ago today.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit India this week, discuss vision for Global South

At a press conference in Tokyo, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that his focus during the visit to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, Uganda, and Ethiopia was on enhancing ties with “South West Asia and Africa”.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

HAL and Argentina Defence Ministry sign LoI for light and medium utility helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and the Ministry of Defence of Argentina on Thursday signed a letter of intent (LoI) on productive cooperation and acquisition of light and medium utility helicopters for the armed forces of the Argentine Republic.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Britain's biggest family the Radfords have splurged on 17 holidays in just 20 months

Noel and Sue Radford have travelled to the likes of Lapland, New York and the Maldives with their 22 kids.

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023

Radford family's whopping 17 holidays in 20 months - Lapland, New York and the Maldives

Travelling with a family as big as the Radfords' can't be easy, but the famous bunch somehow find a way to make it work and have enjoyed 17 getaways over the last 20 months

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023

Man buys cheapest flight he can find and travels the world after losing his job

Kevin Smith bought a Ryanair flight from Manchester to Carcassonne, France, with a rucksack packed with just seven t-shirts, two pairs of shorts, his camera, and the trainers and hoodie he was wearing

Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023

Bargain holiday resort compared to the Maldives a £75 flight from Manchester

It looks just like a luxury resort in the Maldives

Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2023