Maldives Minister Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem was suspended after being arrested along with her two siblings on charges of performing “black magic” on President Mohamed Muizzu, said local media reports. Saleem is the state minister for Environment, Climate Change and Energy in Maldives. On June 23, Shamnaz, along with two other suspects, were arrested and …
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In a recent interview with local media, Muizzu emphasised the need for continued support from India, particularly in addressing the Maldives’ debt burden. “India will continue to remain the Maldives’ closest ally, there is no question about it,” he told local Dhivehi language publication ‘Mihaaru’ in an interview — his first one since assuming office …
Maldives has sought Sri Lanka’s assistance in medical evacuation services — mainly to transport patients to Colombo in air ambulances — amid a persisting strain with India. Maldivian Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen met his Sri Lankan counterpart Nimal Siripala de Silva in Colombo on Tuesday, and said on social media platform …
In a huge setback to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, oppostion party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)’s candidate Adam Azim won the mayoral elections of Male amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff with India. In 2023, Muizzu had resigned from the post to contest the presidential elections, news agenc. Azim’s victory was reported as “landslide” and “victory by …
Amid Male’s diplomatic row with New Delhi, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu dealt a blow as pro-India opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Saturday secured a landslide victory in the capital’s mayoral election. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addresses a press briefing. (ANI file) MDP’s candidate Adam Azim has been elected as the new mayor of Male, …
Union Minister met President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu soon after his inauguration New Delhi: Addressing the inauguration event on his elevation as the president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu said he will ensure that the small Island nation “has no foreign military presence on its soil”. Soon after, during a meeting with Union Minister …