Maldives
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Maldives becomes the only country with generational smoking ban
Indian Ocean archipelago bans anyone born after 1 January 2007 from buying or using tobacco in order to ‘promo…
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Maldives to ban Israeli passport holders from entry in protest over Gaza war
Israel’s foreign ministry warns against travel to archipelago and calls for citizens there to consider leaving…
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Pro-China party wins landslide victory in Maldives parliamentary elections
Voters back President Mohamed Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from traditional ally IndiaMaldives voters …
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‘Big bullies’: Maldives turns away from India as calculating China woos it with aid
Defence deal signed by islands’ pro-Beijing president has ignited a row with powerful neighbour and benefactor…
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Modi trip to Indian islands prompts Maldives row
Maldivian envoy summoned and flights suspended after insults about Indian PM’s visit to Lakshadweep islandsA r…
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Pro-China candidate Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives presidency, upending relationship with India
Runoff vote was widely seen as a referendum on whether to pursue closer ties with China or India, both vying f…
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Maldives vote: runoff for presidency begins in shadow of India-China tussle for influence
Pro-Delhi incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih faces uphill battle against Beijing-leaning frontrunner Mohamed Muiz…
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Maldives election run-off pitched as fork in the road between India and China
Pro-China presidential candidate Mohamed Muizzu accuses incumbent Mohamed Solih of allowing traditional benefa…
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Wanted: desert island resort in Maldives seeks barefoot bookseller
Passionate about literature, adventurous, outgoing, creative and happy to stay shoeless? Kunfunadhoo has the p…
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Mauritius measures reef hoping to lay claim on Chagos Islands
Dispute over archipelago in Indian Ocean involves neighbouring Maldives and UK historical claimUnder a glaring…
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Maldives police arrest prime suspect in blast that wounded former president
Three of four suspects in explosion targeting Mohamed Nasheed in custody as he recovers in hospitalMaldives po…
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Former Maldives president is off life support after bomb attack
Police make two arrests in connection with explosion at Mohamed Nasheed’s family home in MaléThe former Maldiv…
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Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed critically injured in bomb blast
Police treating attack in capital Male that wounded four others including British national as act of terrorism…
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Former Maldives president recovering from shrapnel wounds after bomb attack
Investigation underway after what foreign minister describes as ‘cowardly attack’ on Mohamed Nasheed Mohamed N…
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Maldives apologises to British tourist arrested for wearing a bikini
Speaker of parliament voices concern after police detained her for two hours for being ‘inappropriately’ dress…