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Maldives political talks strike breakthrough

Maldives political talks strike breakthrough


Among its priorities are the demand of ousted president Mohamed Nasheed`s party to hold early electi...

India gives $25 mn additional credit to Maldivesv


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, during his meeting with Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed, underlin...
Maldives parties agree to revise probe panel

Maldives parties agree to revise probe panel


Maldives`s political parties have agreed to revise the composition of an inquiry panel, set up to pr...

Maldivian Prez Waheed to visit India on May 11


Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed will fly to India on Friday on his first foreign trip to meet top...

Indian HC to Maldives rejects role in coup


Indian High Commissioner to Maldives DM Mulay termed as "baseless" the allegations of his involvemen...
Former SAARC secy-gen appointed Maldives minister

Former SAARC secy-gen appointed Maldives minister


Fathmath Dhiyana Saeed was on Monday sworn-in as Maldives` new minister of gender, family and human ...
MDP removes its chief, deputy from party`s leaders

MDP removes its chief, deputy from party`s leaders


Ousted Maldivian President Mohammad Nasheed`s party has removed its chief and his deputy from their ...
`Maldives govt doesn`t intend to arrest Nasheed`

`Maldives govt doesn`t intend to arrest Nasheed`


Maldives new government is not inclined to pursuing politics of revenge, the country`s new Vice Pres...

India, Lanka and Maldives hold naval exercises


Coast Guards of India, Sri Lanka and Maldives are taking part in a joint exercise off the coast of M...

Indian chef found dead in Maldivian resort


An Indian national working as a chef in a Maldivian resort was found dead in his room, police said o...

US in touch with India on Maldives


The US is in touch with India over the situation in the Maldives, a US embassy official has said.

SM Krishna to talk to Maldivian Foreign Minister


Maldivian Foreign Minister arrived in Delhi on Monday on his first visit abroad to intensify consult...
Maldives’ Nasheed criticises US for no support

Maldives’ Nasheed criticises US for no support


Mohamed Nasheed said that he governed according to American principles and wanted to be a close frie...
Maldives’ Nasheed to visit India in mid-April

Maldives’ Nasheed to visit India in mid-April


Mohamed Nasheed vowed to continue his fight to bring democracy back on track in Maldives.
Senior US officials to meet Maldives’ Nasheed

Senior US officials to meet Maldives’ Nasheed


Mohamed Nasheed is in the US to speak about the release of "The Island President”, a film by Jon She...
In US, Nasheed seeks support for free, fair polls

In US, Nasheed seeks support for free, fair polls


Mohammed Nasheed expressed shock at the pace at which the Obama administration had recognised Maldiv...

US announces new Ambassador to SL, Maldives


US President Barack Obama announced the nomination of foreign service diplomat Michele Sison as the...
Maldives: ‘Parliament to convene from next Monday’

Maldives: ‘Parliament to convene from next Monday’


Maldives` Parliament is in deadlock situation after the change of Government on February 7.
`Indian move to recognise Maldives’ regime shocking`

`Indian move to recognise Maldives’ regime shocking`


Ex-Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed has said that he was "shocked" at the Indian and US governme...
Ex-Maldivian leader Nasheed leaves for Sri Lanka

Ex-Maldivian leader Nasheed leaves for Sri Lanka


Mohammed Nasheed is scheduled to meet High Commissioners and Ambassadors accredited to Maldives who ...
Maldives President Waheed addresses Assembly

Maldives President Waheed addresses Assembly


Several hundred demonstrators blocked roads and shouted slogans calling for the resignation of Presi...
Maldives could face civil war: Dhunya Maumoon

Maldives could face civil war: Dhunya Maumoon


Expressing concern over Commonwealth seeking early polls, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dh...

Maldives Parl to convene on Mar 19 amid standoff


Maldives` Parliament will convene on March 19, days after its new session after a change in leadersh...
Maldivian parties inch forward on deal for Parl session

Maldivian parties inch forward on deal for Parl session


MDP, headed by Nasheed, created chaos in the Parl and prevented the new Prez Mohamed Waheed Hassan ...

Gayoom`s son sworn in as Minister in cabinet


Nasheed`s party - Maldivian Democratic Party - has accused Gayoom of being the mastermind behind th...
Former dictator Gayoom returns to Maldives

Former dictator Gayoom returns to Maldives


Former dictator Maumoon Abdul Gayoom returned to the country, opposing early polls and claimed he ...

`India should safeguard democracy in Maldives`


As the closest ally of Maldives, India has a moral obligation to ensure that democracy is safeguard...

Maldives Prez adds more Gayoom loyalists to cabinet


Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed on Monday picked up two more Gayoom-era officials to fill crucia...

Maldives releases 11 Indian fishermen


Eleven Indian fishermen apprehended by Maldivian Navy for allegedly crossing the International Mari...

Maldives agrees to free 11 Indian fishermen


Maldivian government has agreed to release the 11 Indian fishermen apprehended by its Navy.
Maldives` 2nd largest party withdraws from talks

Maldives` 2nd largest party withdraws from talks


Maldives` second largest political bloc DRP has withdrawn from the all-party talks, dealing a blow ...
US hopeful of peaceful resolution of Maldivian conflict

US hopeful of peaceful resolution of Maldivian conflict


The US official asked the parties to enact the needed reforms and engage in constructive dialogue fo...
Chaos in Maldives parliament, violence outside

Chaos in Maldives parliament, violence outside


High drama was witnessed in the Majlis, even as protesters hit the streets, deepening the political...

India takes up fishermen issue with Maldives


India Thursday said it has taken up the issue of detention of 11 Indian fishermen by Maldivian Navy ...

Maldives: 11 Indian fishermen taken into custody


Eleven Indian fishermen have been taken into custody by the Maldivian Navy for allegedly crossing t...
Ex-Maldivian prez’s brother arrested amid violence

Ex-Maldivian prez’s brother arrested amid violence


Supporters of Mohammed Nasheed allegedly prevented President Mohammed Waheed Hassan from delivering ...

`India only a facilitator in Maldives`


Amid allegations that it was interfering in the internal affairs of Maldives, India made it clear t...
India proposes early presidential elections in Maldives

India proposes early presidential elections in Maldives


India has proposed early presidential elections in Maldives to end the political impasse in the co...
Maldivian political parties meet for talks

Maldivian political parties meet for talks


Sources said the discussion on the roadmap drawn by Mohammed Waheed is going on but not at great spe...
Maldives: Clashes as new Prez visits Addu islands

Maldives: Clashes as new Prez visits Addu islands


Supporters of Maldivian Democratic Party of Mohamed Nasheed clashed with police in the presence of M...
No regional intervention in Maldives: Sri Lanka

No regional intervention in Maldives: Sri Lanka


Sri Lanka`s High Commissioner said his country was against any "third party regional" intervention ...
Crisis in paradise in Maldives` new democracy

Crisis in paradise in Maldives` new democracy


After rising to acclaim as a champion of democracy and action against climate change Nasheed is now ...
Commonwealth Ministerial Group suspends Maldives

Commonwealth Ministerial Group suspends Maldives


The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group is the most powerful panel of the Commonwealth body.

Days of iron fist rule long gone, says Nasheed


Ex Maldives Prez Mohamed Nasheed has said one cannot seize the govt simply by arresting or assassina...

MDP MP loses seat after Maldives SC ruling


The verdict came at a hearing of a case filed by a member of PPM, the party of former dictator Mau...
Maldives: Nasheed rules out joining new govt

Maldives: Nasheed rules out joining new govt


Ousted president Mohamed Nasheed`s Maldivian Democratic Party however offered to join conditional ta...
Maldives: Gayoom`s daughter in Foreign Ministry

Maldives: Gayoom`s daughter in Foreign Ministry


Maldives` new President Mohamed Waheed appointed Dhunya Maumoon as the Minister of State for Foreign...
C’wealth Min Action Group meets Maldives President

C’wealth Min Action Group meets Maldives President


The President assured the group full support and cooperation in carrying out their investigations....
Fulfil early poll date promise: Maldives` ex-Prez

Fulfil early poll date promise: Maldives` ex-Prez


Nasheed and his followers claim that Ibrahim had financed the opposition during Nasheed`s presidency...
`India, US working together on Maldives`

`India, US working together on Maldives`


The United States also welcomed efforts of "all sides" to find a peaceful way forward in Maldives.