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Friday, September 5, 2025
TopicMohamed Muizzu

Topic: Mohamed Muizzu

India rolls over $50-mn loan on ‘request’ by Muizzu govt, easing Maldives’ growing debt crisis

Maldives’ external debt servicing to touch $1.07 bn in 2026. Economic realities have forced a change in tactics towards India by the ‘pro-China’ Muizzu government. 

Maldives Foreign Minister meets Jaishankar in Delhi — debt relief, security, tourism discussed

Zameer's visit coincides with the departure of the last batch of Indian military personnel from Maldives, stationed to support three aviation platforms in the archipelago country.

Maldives foreign minister to arrive in Delhi tonight — debt repayment, China, defence on agenda

Moosa Zameer is expected to hold bilateral talks with Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar during his three-day visit.

Stop being ‘stubborn’, ex-Maldives President tells Muizzu. Says financial crisis not due to Indian loans

While addressing an event in Male, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, said that President Muizzu should seek dialogue with neighboring nations to overcome financial challenges.

Muizzu’s tactics change as Maldives seeks debt relief from India, now ‘closest ally’

Amid months of diplomatic tensions, Maldives President has said he has no intention of stopping any developmental project funded by New Delhi.

No polls during Ramadan — Maldivian Parliament passes bill to amend its General Elections Act

The bill, submitted by Maldivian Democratic Party, states that if the date of the election coincides with day of Ramadan, polls shall be held 10 days after end of Ramadan.

Mohamed Muizzu unveils ‘India-Out’ vision to near-empty Maldivian Parliament

Two top Opposition parties boycotted Muizzu’s speech. They are against the Maldivian President’s stark “anti-India” pivot and hold a majority in the House.

Maldives President Muizzu says Indian troops to leave by 10 May. ‘Won’t compromise nation’s sovereignty’

Muizzu told Parliament he'd ‘remain steadfast’ & not give in to any external pressure. The 2 main oppn parties boycotted his inaugural address at start of final session of Parliament.

India & Maldives agree to phased replacement of Indian military personnel, says Malé

77 unarmed Indian military personnel are present as part of an MoU between two countries. MEA’s statement on talks held between two countries has no mention of troop withdrawal.

Trouble for Maldives President Muizzu with MDP-led Opposition set to move impeachment motion

Reports emerging from local media Monday highlight that the motion to impeach Mohamed Muizzu has received 34 signatures of the 56 required so far.

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GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

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HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.