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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicMahomed Muizzu

Topic: Mahomed Muizzu

PM Modi arrives in Maldives for two-day visit

Modi to attend the archipelago nation’s 60th Independence Day celebrations as chief guest. First state visit of a head of govt hosted by Muizzu since assuming office in November 2023.

Maldives’ pro-China President Muizzu sweeps parliamentary polls, stumps rivals with ‘supermajority’

Preliminary results show Muizzu's ruling alliance bagged over 60 seats out of 93. Complete reversal of power in the Majlis will give Muizzu govt political stability for next 5 yrs.

PM Modi extends Eid wishes to President Muizzu, people of Maldives

In a post shared by the Indian High Commission in Maldives on X, the PM highlighted the civilisational and cultural ties between people of the two countries.

How can India regain footing in Maldives? Keeping China out is the Great Game at Delhi event

The discussion at IIC almost became a scene directly out of 19th century England and Russia: Elites discussing the Great Game where two countries vie for influence in a region.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.