Maldives

India renews essential commodity exports to Maldives for 2026–27 under 1981 pact

India renews quota-based exports of essential commodities to the Maldives for 2026–27 under the 1981 pact, ensuring uninterrupted supplies despite geopolitical strains and domestic export curbs

Maldives reiterates sovereignty over Chagos islands, rejects UK transfer to Mauritius

Maldives has opposed the United Kingdom's agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, asserting its own historical sovereignty over the archipelago. President Mohamed Muizzu's office communicated to the UK that the Maldives does not recognise the proposed transfer.

Experts Discuss How Climate Finance Remains Heavily Skewed Towards Mitigation |Raisina Dialogue 2026

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, Mohamed Nasheed, Former President; Secretary-General, Climate Vulnerable Forum & V20, Maldives and Shombi Sharp, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific highlighted how climate finance remains heavily skewed toward mitigation, while vulnerable nations—especially small island states—urgently require adaptation funding to survive escalating climate impacts. Nasheed emphasized that countries contributing the least to global emissions are often the ones facing the most severe consequences, from destroyed infrastructure to rising debt after climate disasters. "We do not emit. We are not poisoning the atmosphere. But we are facing the brunt of the consequences," he said. Despite concerns about the future of multilateralism, both speakers highlighted that collective global cooperation, climate justice, and scaled-up public and private finance remain essential to balancing economic development with resilience. Watch them in conversation with Anna Tunkel, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Impact LLC, U.S. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

"It's Difficult to Change Iran’s Regime via Military": Former Maldivian President | Raisina 2026

Mohamed Nasheed, Former President of the Maldives, spoke with Cary Johnston of Firstpost on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, sharing his views on the escalating tensions in West Asia, India-Maldives relations, China’s influence and the growing threat of climate change. Nasheed described the ongoing conflict in West Asia as deeply worrying and cautioned that attempts to change Iran’s regime through military force would be extremely difficult. He argued that military action may weaken a country’s capabilities but is unlikely to bring political transformation. Nasheed also emphasised the importance of strong ties between the Maldives and India. He said India remains the primary security provider and first responder for many small island states in the Indian Ocean, especially during times of regional instability. While acknowledging the Maldives’ financial debt to China, he noted that geography, culture and longstanding ties keep India central to the Maldives’ strategic outlook. Watch the full conversation on Firstpost. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

Did Elon Musk’s Grok mistranslate PM Modi’s Maldives post?

A fresh controversy erupted after Grok, the AI assistant platform on X, mistranslated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s Republic Day greetings. However, Grok later updated the translation after users pointed out the error

PM Modi as global strategist: From White House visit to Johannesburg vision, India charts new path

PM Modi's international itinerary was designed in such a way that he covered every strategic location in the world. His trips were testimony to India's ability to maintain ties with allies at a time when uncertainties plague the world

From Saudi to Maldives through Trump: All about the US president's new luxury resort

The Trump Organization’s upcoming Maldives resort, backed by Saudi-linked developer Dar Global, has introduced a blockchain-based investment model that tokenises the project’s development phase. Set near Malé with around 80 villas, the venture aligns with expanding Trump-Gulf business ties and rising crypto-backed real-estate financing

Maldives introduces 'generational' smoking ban for those born after 2007

The Maldives now prohibits anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco or vaping products.

US issues travel advisory warning tourists of potential terror attacks in Maldives

The US has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Maldives, citing potential terrorist threats to tourists and local sites

‘India our neighbour, that reality will never change’: Maldives official reinforces old ties | Exclusive

With the global order in flux, Maldives Foreign Ministry Secretary Ahmed Shiaan — accompanied by High Commissioner Azeema — underscored the island nation’s close ties with India, addressed key issues ranging from the hydrographic agreement and the Turkish drone deal, reports Firstpost's Bhanu Pratap.