China’s Coal Plant Construction Continues Amid Hopes for Progress at COP28
As China prepares for climate discussions at the upcoming COP28 in the United Arab Emirates, the nation finds itself at...
WHO Seeks China’s Response Over Surge in Respiratory Illnesses Among Children
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially requested more information from Chinese authorities regarding an increase in respiratory illnesses among...
US Invests US$553 Million in Sri Lanka’s West Container Terminal to Counterbalance China’s Influence
The United States government agency, International Development Finance Corp. (DFC), has announced a US$553 million investment in the development of...
President-Elect Initiates ‘Very Successful’ Talks With India on Troop Removal
President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed that talks have commenced with India concerning the removal of its military presence in...
China Dismisses Defence Minister Amid Uncertainty and Speculation
The Chinese government has officially dismissed its defence minister, Li Shangfu, after he disappeared from public life for two months....
China Overtakes India to Become Maldives’ Second-Largest Tourism Market
China has displaced India from second place in the list of countries with the most tourist arrivals to the Maldives....
How Realistic is PPM/PNC’s Bid to Kick ‘India Out’?
In his first public address since his electoral victory, President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu pledged to initiate efforts to remove all...
President-Elect Muizzu Signals Shift in Foreign Policy, Could Redraw Ties with India, China
Following his election win, the Maldives’ president-elect Mohamed Muizzu declared that foreign military forces will not be permitted to remain...
President-Elect Muizzu Meets Top Chinese, Indian Diplomats
President-elect Mohamed Muizzu met with Chinese Ambassador Wang Lixin and Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar. The meetings were also attended...
Chinese President Congratulates President-Elect Muizzu
China’s President Xi Jinping has congratulated President-elect Mohamed Muizzu on his presidential election win. China’s Ambassador to the Maldives Wang...
