Mohamed Muizzu
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Muizzu claims India agrees to withdraw its troops by May: 'Won't allow any country to interfere...'
World | Feb 05, 2024, 01:17 PM ISTMaldivian President's Mohamed Muizzu claim came days after his foreign ministry claimed that India has agreed to "replace" military personnel in three aviation platforms by May 10. However, New Delhi did not reiterate the same stance.
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Maldives claims Indian Coast Guard boarded 3 fishing boats without its consent, seeks clarification
World | Feb 04, 2024, 05:27 PM ISTAccording to the statement released by the Maldivian Defence Ministry, its military was informed on Wednesday that personnel from a foreign military had boarded a Maldives fishing vessel, and on reaching the location it was found that they were from the Indian coast guard.
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India agrees to 'replace' military personnel in Maldives' three aviation platforms by May 10
World | Feb 03, 2024, 10:12 AM ISTMaldives President Muizzu had earlier called for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island country by March 15. India has around 80 Indian military personnel in the Maldives to operate two advanced light helicopters and an aircraft to carry out several humanitarian missions.
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Cash-strapped Pakistan assures Maldives of helping 'development needs' amid uneasy ties with India
World | Feb 02, 2024, 11:49 AM ISTMaldives established diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1966 and is moving towards a pro-Beijing stance after Muizzu came to power, by distancing from India. Maldives President Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its military personnel and helicopters used for humanitarian assistance.
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'India keeping close eye on Chinese 'spy' ship in Maldives, will take necessary steps if...: MEA
World | Feb 01, 2024, 05:39 PM ISTAccording to Marine Traffic, a private website keeping a watch on the movement of ships, the highly advanced Chinese ship-- the Chinese ship-- XIANG YANG HONG 03-- is likely to dock at a Male port on February 8.
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Maldives ex-President relocates to Ghana without informing Parliament amid political turbulence
World | Jan 31, 2024, 10:55 PM ISTThe Parliament on Wednesday said Nasheed, the incumbent Central Machangolhi parliamentarian, did not inform it before temporarily moving to Ghana.
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Chinese 'spy' ship, for which India raised concerns, does not appear on any tracking sites: Report
World | Jan 31, 2024, 09:00 PM ISTAccording to Marine Traffic, a private website keeping a watch on the movement of ships, the highly advanced Chinese ship is likely to dock at a Male port on February 8.
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Maldives opposition accuses Muizzu of protecting criminals after attack on Prosecutor General
World | Jan 31, 2024, 02:57 PM ISTThe Maldivian Democratic Party accused President Muizzu of affiliating with criminal gangs and failing to protect public officials, noting that such crimes have risen after he came to power. Opposition parties are bringing an impeachment motion against Muizzu citing his anti-India stance.
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Maldives: Hussain Shameem, Prosecutor General appointed during Solih govt, brutally stabbed
World | Jan 31, 2024, 10:42 AM ISTThe attack on opposition-appointed Shameem came amid attacks on several parliamentarians by gangs on the road as well as a political crisis in the parliament. Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu has come under fire for his anti-India stance, with the opposition preparing to impeach him.
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Maldives Opposition seeks easy impeachment process of President, Muizzu govt approaches SC
World | Jan 30, 2024, 08:06 PM ISTOn Monday, a lawmaker from MDP confirmed the party had gathered enough signatures to file an impeachment motion. But the party has not yet submitted it.
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Maldives opposition asks Muizzu to apologise for contentious remarks targeting India and PM Modi
World | Jan 30, 2024, 05:42 PM ISTExpressing concern over the critical comments by the three ministers, Gasim urged President Muizzu to seek forgiveness from India for the indirect attacks made in the interview.
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Maldives is no longer favourite tourist destination for Indians, China overtakes position
World | Jan 29, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTMaldivian ministers insulting comment against PM Modi triggered a fight on social media, where the Indian users called to boycott the Maldives and insisted on visiting Lakshadweep which has similar geographical dynamics.
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Maldives opposition to submit impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu
World | Jan 29, 2024, 04:09 PM ISTThe opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) parliamentary group has agreed to submit an impeachment motion against President Muizzu amid the ongoing tensions with India.
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China supports Maldives' sovereignty, ties will grow stronger: Muizzu amid uneasy ties with India
World | Jan 27, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTMaldives and China elevated their ties into a strategic partnership after Muizzu visited Beijing and met his Chinese counterpart earlier this month. The Maldivian President has opted for a pro-China pivot after ordering the withdrawal of Indian military personnel in the country.
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'Most long-standing ally': Maldives opposition parties rally against Muizzu's 'anti-India stance'
World | Jan 25, 2024, 10:34 AM ISTThe opposition's statement came after Maldives allowed the docking of a Chinese ship, equipped to carry research and surveys, ignoring India's concern over the military use of such vessels. Maldives' foreign policu saw a marked push towards China after Muizzu came to power in November.
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Muizzu ignores India's concerns as Maldives set to host Chinese research vessel
World | Jan 23, 2024, 12:29 PM ISTThe Chinese vessel is on its way to Maldives after Muizzu's visit to China, where he signed several agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. India has repeatedly raised concerns over Chinese vessels and their use to spy on Indian defence installations.
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'People shouldn’t pay with their lives to satisfy Muizzu's animosity towards India: Maldives min
World | Jan 21, 2024, 04:53 PM ISTMaldivian media reported that the family members urged the President's office for an air ambulance to airlift him from his home in Gaaf Alif Villingili to the capital city, as his condition deteriorated. But the President's office did not respond on time.
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'China is not a country that interferes...': Muizzu after asking India to withdraw its troops
World | Jan 15, 2024, 03:51 PM ISTMuizzu's remarks came amid a row between the Maldives and India over derogatory comments posted by three deputy ministers of the Muizzu government against Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading to a diplomatic row with India.
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Maldives: Muizzu orders to stop emergency use of India's gifted helicopters from March amid tensions
World | Jan 14, 2024, 04:37 PM ISTNotably, two advanced light helicopters-- (ALH) and a Dornier aircraft-- provided by New Delhi have been extensively used for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
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Major blow to Maldives President as Muizzu’s party loses Male Mayoral poll amid diplomatic row
World | Jan 14, 2024, 10:55 AM ISTThe victory of MDP candidate, Adam Azim, is considered the major blow to Muizzu, as the post was earlier held by Muizzu till he resigned for the Presidential elections last year.