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Mohamed Muizzu
Sweeping Vaping Ban Takes Effect In Maldives
By Ahmed Naish
Tourists aren’t allowed to bring vaping devices either and cigarette prices have more than doubled after the government hiked tariffs.
Maldives Balks at Banning Israeli Tourists
By Ahmed Naish
The ruling party and tourism industry associations oppose a “blanket ban” on Israeli passport holders as proposed by the opposition and backed by a pro-Palestine public consensus.
Maldives President Muizzu Does U-Turn on Maiden State Visit to India
By Ahmed Naish
He agreed to open an Indian consulate and endorsed an India-funded military harbor -- projects he previously opposed as they allegedly threatened Maldivian sovereignty.
Maldives President Accuses National Bank of Attempted Coup
By Ahmed Naish
The Bank of Maldives suspended foreign currency spending from local cards but reversed the decision six hours later after the government intervened in the face of a public uproar.
Maldives Completes U-Turn From ‘India Out’ to ‘Closest Ally’
By Ahmed Naish
The visit of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Malé marked the renewal of traditionally close ties that soured in the early days of President Muizzu’s administration.
The Maldives’ Tightrope Walk: Balancing China-India Relations Amid Mounting Debt
By Eva Abdulla
Amid an intensifying competition for influence, the Maldives’ mounting debt is the most central issue in its relations with both India and China.
Is Maldivian President Muizzu the Target of Sorcery?
By Ahmed Naish
Or are authorities using sorcery allegations as a pretext to arrest a former close aide of Muizzu who allegedly had evidence of his corruption during his days as Malé mayor?
What Modi 3.0 Can Expect from Maldives
By Athaulla A Rasheed
The appearance of Maldives President Muizzu alongside Narendra Modi signals the warming of the relationship between the island nation and regional power India.
Putting SAGAR in Operation Under Modi 3.0
By Radhey Tambi
New Delhi pressed the refresh button by inviting the leaders from the island countries of the Indian Ocean region to Modi’s swearing-in.
Voters Back Maldives Change in Foreign Policy
By Athaulla A Rasheed
A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzu’s government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.
Muizzu’s People’s National Congress Storms to Power in Maldives
By Ahmed Naish
With the support of allies, the PNC has the required numbers in parliament to remove judges and push through constitutional amendments.
Breakaway Factions Could Erode Support of Parent Parties in Maldivian Elections
By Ahmed Naish
The split between the MDP and The Democrats, for example, could undermine the MDP’s chances.
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