The Latest Breaking News from Maldives

Maldives to revoke Hydrographic Survey agreement with India.

A marine biologist based in the Maldives has shared footage showing blacktip reef sharks attacking a stingray in what was described as "mob-hunting" behavior.

Former Maldives President Nasheed urges Indian companies to invest in clean energy projects in climate-vulnerable countries instead of iron and steel. India is on track to meet its Paris Agreement commitments, and Nasheed has seen interest from Indian investors in renewable energy projects.

India and the Maldives are in discussions for keeping the Indian military platforms in the island nation and a core group that both sides agreed to set up will look at the details relating to it, official sources said

India and the Maldives on Friday agreed to set up a core group to further deepen their partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a “productive” meeting with newly-elected Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu

Luxury resort Patina Maldives recently partnered with natural skincare brand Haeckles to craft a bespoke wellbeing range

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed said the future of the island country depended on its relationship with India, and added the new government "will come to understand the intricacies of this."

Maldives President Muizzu requested India to withdraw its military personnel, citing a strong mandate from the people. He also noted the role of two helicopters in providing emergency medical evacuations.

Kiren Rijiju met new Maldivian President Muizzu and reiterated India's commitment to strengthen ties. India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' was underscored. Rijiju also visited a 4,000 social housing units project and attended an inaugural reception hosted by Muizzu.

Mohamed Muizzu, who is seen as pro-China, campaigned on a promise to evict Indian troops from the country.

The Maldives’s President-elect Mr. Muizzu won a fiercely contested election in September, garnering 54% of the votes in the poll run-off.