Maldives
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Think the Maldives is only for couples? These resorts are suitable for families and friends too
When to go The peak season generally runs from December to February. After that, the country transitions to shoulder season…
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Asia
India’s Modi renews ties with Maldives
MALÉ, Maldives: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a visit to the Maldives on Saturday (Jul 26), renewing ties by…
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Cash-strapped Maldives leader in India to repair frail ties
NEW DELHI: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu was given a red carpet welcome on his first state visit to India on Monday…
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Maldives leader in India to repair frail ties
“LINE OF CREDIT” China and India are the two largest bilateral lenders to the Maldives, and the cash-strapped archipelago last…
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China ships Tibetan glacier water to climate-threatened Maldives
MALE: China has sent more than a million bottles of water from melting Tibetan glaciers to the Maldives, officials said…
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Travel
Why you should consider visiting a ‘local island’ in the Maldives
Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivian communities.…
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Asia
Maldives signs China defence deal as India prepares exit
MALE: The Maldives has signed a “military assistance” deal with China after ordering Indian troops deployed in the small but strategically-placed…
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Maldives new president Muizzu asks India to withdraw its military
MALE: Maldives new President Mohamed Muizzu, who campaigned on altering the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago’s “India first” policy, has requested…
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Economy, foreign policy are key priorities in first 100 days in office, says Maldives’ President-elect Muizzu
One of his campaign promises rested heavily on a so-called “India Out” campaign, a call for India to get its…
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Tired of failed climate promises by rich nations, tiny Maldives takes matters into its own hands
Even when funding is approved, the process is tedious and the money could take years to materialise, said Ms Shauna,…
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