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The Latest Breaking News from Mohamed Muizzu

‘Deeply ⁠disappointed’ Maldives demands Burnham reopens Chagos Island talks

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The Independent UK · Sep 9

Maldives asks Andy Burnham to reopen talks over Chagos Islands

Maldives president ‘deeply ⁠disappointed’ not to be consulted when Keir Starmer agreed to cede sovereignty of ‌islands to Mauritius last year

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Maldives president seeks talks with UK PM on Chagos sovereignty

Expressing concerns over the UK's decision to proceed with the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu has written to the British PM, Andrew Burnham, inviting him for official talks and engagement on matters concerning the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

The Times of India · Sep 8

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Maldives’ Muizzu hails Greater Male Connectivity Project, says will prioritise projects with India

Maldives President Muizzu lauded the Thilamalé Bridge as a testament to the robust ties between India and the Maldives. This crucial infrastructure will link various major islands within the Greater Malé Area. With significant financial support from India for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project, the bridge is set to be…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Everyone in South Asia knows who is stymieing cooperation under SAARC: India

India stated Pakistan is responsible for hindering SAARC cooperation efforts. New Delhi favors strong regional cooperation and has worked towards it for decades. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu called for resolving differences through dialogue. The SAARC grouping has been ineffective since 2016 due to stalled summits. India has focused on BIMSTEC…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Why Shashi Tharoor Suddenly Praised Modi’s Maldives Move

Diplomacy is often imagined as loud speeches, tense negotiations, and political power games. But sometimes, the strongest message is delivered without demanding anything in return. That is exactly what happened between India and the Maldives. At a time when relations were strained and political slogans openly targeted India, one unexpected…

MyLifeXP · May 26

What happened to the Italian divers inside Maldives’ underwater caves? Experts probe mystery as bodies located

Experts try to piece together final moments of Italians believed to have died inside deep underwater caves in Maldives

The Independent UK · May 18

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3 Finnish divers arrive in the Maldives to remap the search for the bodies of 4 Italian divers

Three Finnish divers have arrived in the Maldives to help search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be in an underwater cave

The Independent UK · May 17

Maldives tells the UK it ‘will not recognise’ Chagos Islands deal

The intervention could serve as a further blow to Keir Starmer’s already beleaguered deal

The Independent UK · Mar 28

‘War on free speech’: Outcry after Maldives passes controversial media bill

Critics say new media regulatory bill will suppress press freedom and free speech, a claim the government denies.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2025

Modi joins Maldives independence day celebrations, signals easing tensions amid China rivalry

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has participated in the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives, concluding a two-day visit to the island nation

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

India's Modi announces credit worth $565 million to the Maldives and launches free trade talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Maldives parliament removes two Supreme Court judges

MPs loyal to President Mohamed Muizzu impeach judges in a case a UN expert says undermines judicial independence.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2025

Is the Maldives a Muslim Country? Tourist Hotspot Bans Israelis as It Reaffirms Solidarity With Palestine

The Maldives recently enacted a ban on Israeli passport holders, citing solidarity with Palestine amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict.

International Business Times UK · Apr 16, 2025

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Latin Times · Apr 15, 2025

All Israeli Tourists Banned From Visiting the Maldives in Move of 'Solidarity With the Palestinian People'

President Mohamed Muizzu condemned the "ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people" by banning all Israeli tourists.

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2024

Why is pro-China Maldives leader Muizzu seeking to mend India ties?

Mohamed Muizzu embarks on a state visit to India a year after becoming president on anti-India rhetoric. Here’s why.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024

Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as he aims to repair relations between their countries that have been strained since he came to power last year

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2024

Israeli attacks against journalists, media freedom decried at UNSC

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says attacks are meant to prevent the world from knowing what is happening in Gaza.

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Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2024

Maldives leader says Israel must be held to account for ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Mohamed Muizzu also tells the UNGA that Israel is targeting journalists to cover up its ‘crimes’ in Gaza and Lebanon.

International Business Times · Sep 14, 2024

Cash-strapped Maldives Says No Need For IMF Bailout

The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout after warnings of a possible sovereign default.

Reason · Jul 9, 2024

Brickbat: Black Magic Woman

Police in the Maldives have arrested State Minister for Environment, Climate Change, and Energy Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem. Police haven't said why she was arrested, but local media report she is accused of using black magic against President Mohamed Muizzu. Sorcery isn't illegal under the country's civil penal code. But…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2024

Narendra Modi sworn in for third term as Indian premier after losing majority

Narendra Modi has been sworn in for a rare third consecutive term as India’s prime minister, relying on his coalition partners after his party…

Reason · Jun 4, 2024

The Maldives Banning Israelis Is a Disgrace

President Mohamed Muizzu cannot claim to be on the right side of history while adhering to a textbook definition of bigotry.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024

Maldives to ban Israeli passport holders from entry in protest over Gaza war

Israel warns against travel to archipelago and calls for citizens there to consider leaving after president’s announcement

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

The Maldives faces existential threat from a climate crisis it did little to create. We need the world’s help now

Small islands like ours face an uncertain future. We can adapt – but climate finance that we badly need must be unlocked, says Mohamed Muizzu, president of the Maldives

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