Politics
Maldives election runoff could turn tide in India-China contest
Pro-Beijing Muizzu takes page from jailed ex-President Yameen's playbook
Politics
Politics
Maldives' Solih eyes historic second term in Saturday election
Candidates' carrots raise debt worries in South Asia's smallest democracy
Opinion
For the Maldives, this election season has only brought worries
Outcome could bring friction with India and pressure on democratic rights
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Semiconductors
Maldives: Small island nation with big role shipping chips to Russia
$53m of chips transited Indian Ocean country 1 year after invasion, data shows
Politics
Maldives' nascent presidential race keeps India and China on edge
Jailed ex-President Yameen pushes anti-New Delhi message as party loyalties shift
Travel & Leisure
Maldives leads tourism recovery, buoyed by Russian travelers
Several Asian destinations benefit from limited choices after war
Interview
Maldives stresses pro-India stance while maintaining China ties
Foreign minister says regional cooperation, dialogue crucial to stability
Opinion
U.S. should accept that its Indian Ocean base belongs to Africa
Recognition of Mauritian sovereignty would not affect access to Diego Garcia
Politics
Conviction of Maldives' pro-China Yameen overshadows election
Ex-president and current candidate's corruption appeal has high geopolitical stakes
Opinion
The Maldives risks following in Sri Lanka's footsteps
Cracks in ruling coalition may allow strongman Yameen to return to power
Asia Insight
Beyond Sri Lanka, economic cyclone bears down on South Asia
From Pakistan to Maldives, forex and debt risks grow as inflationary headwinds build
International relations
India offers carrots to 'pro-China' neighbors Sri Lanka, Nepal
Political instability in South Asia opens diplomatic doors for New Delhi
International relations
Maldives scrambles to silence anti-India campaign
Bill in parliament looks to 'criminalize' acts that harm foreign relations
Belt and Road
China presses economic buttons to deepen Indian Ocean clout
Wang Yi's tour of Sri Lanka, Maldives and others sends message to India and U.S.
International relations
Russian tourists make big splash in the Maldives
Island nation's gamble to open despite pandemic could draw near-record visitors
Politics
Hate crime bill widens Islamic divisions in the Maldives
'Irreligious' or not? Debate splits ruling party, fuels instability in South Asia
Politics
Murder attempt on Maldives ex-president reveals rising radicalism
Government probes attack as Islam extremists continue to sow strife in country
Terrorism
Maldives ex-president Nasheed in critical condition after bomb blast
Police treat the incident as a terrorist attack
International relations
Beijing expands Indian Ocean FTAs westward with Mauritius
Concern among small island nations over huge trade imbalances with China
Asia Insight
India and China compete over Indian Ocean debt-relief diplomacy
Sri Lanka and Maldives seek bailouts as Asian giants dangle dollars to gain edge
Indo-Pacific
US counters China in Sri Lanka and Maldives by driving a wedge
Pompeo announces opening of Male embassy and calls Communist Party a 'predator'
Interview
Western tourists shrug off COVID fears to play in the Maldives
Sunseekers stay longer, unhappy with pandemic response at home, minister says
International relations
India on board with US-Maldives alliance to counter China
Delhi's ground-leveling move sets up new Great Game in South Asia
Belt and Road
China debt trap fear haunts Maldives government
Beijing reminds Male of sovereign guarantee on a private resort deal