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India and Maldives Take Key Step Towards De-dollarization with Local Currency Trade Agreement

Mumbai — In a key step towards de-dollarization, India and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the use of their local currencies, Indian Rupee (INR) and Maldivian

Leaders·News·Politics

1 day ago

President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

MALÉ, Maldives — February in the Maldives is a gift wrapped in the whispers of the Iruvai monsoon. As gentle winds journey westward from the Indian Ocean, brushing past Sri Lanka and

News

1 day ago

In Maldives, Heavy Backpacks Symbolize a Stalled Digital Education Dream

MALÉ, Maldives — One year into President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration, the Maldives stands at a crossroads in its quest for digital transformation. Central to his vision is the Digital Maldives Program,

India’s Rising Public Confidence in Its Government

NEW DELHI — After years of lingering skepticism toward the government, a new nationwide survey has revealed a striking rise in public trust among Indian citizens, reflecting improving conditions across sectors like

7 months ago

World

Maldives Ramps Up Efforts to Identify and Deport Undocumented Foreign Workers

MALÉ — In an effort to gain better control over its undocumented foreign labor force, the Maldives has begun a program to register workers lacking proper immigration papers through collecting biometric data

7 months ago

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South Asia Dominates Global Remittances, Led by India’s Record $111 Billion

India received a record $111.22 billion in remittances from citizens working abroad in 2022, making it the first country to surpass $100 billion in a single year, according to a United Nations

7 months ago

World

Maldives Joins Global Backing for Palestinian U.N. Membership

The Maldives co-sponsored a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on Friday that supports admitting the State of Palestine as a full member of the United Nations, a diplomatic victory

7 months ago

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Commentary: India’s Call for Reciprocal Sensitivity in Maldives Relations

Amidst the complexities of bilateral relations, the exchange between Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and Minister Moosa Zameer resonates as a clarion call for reciprocal sensitivity in shaping bilateral relations

7 months ago

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Maldives Struggles to Curb Chaotic Airport Taxi Scene

MALÉ — The crush of taxis jockeying for fares at the Velana International Airport’s arrivals area has become an enduring labyrinth for tourists, emblematic of the Maldives’ inability to impose order on

7 months ago

Business·News·Tourism

India and Indonesia Strengthen Defense and Maritime Cooperation

India and Indonesia, bolstered by their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, have pledged to enhance their defense, maritime security, and multilateral cooperation efforts in alignment with the Act East Policy. During the 7th India-Indonesia

7 months ago

Business·World

Rat Parts in Japanese Bread: Shocking?

TOKYO—In a development that has left even the most discerning of food connoisseurs scratching their heads, Pasco Shikishima, a prominent bread manufacturer, has issued a recall on over 100,000 packs of its

7 months ago

Business·World

Can the U.S. Wean Itself Off Xinjiang Cotton Without Disrupting Supply Chains?

NEW YORK – Traces of banned Chinese cotton were detected in a significant 19% of a diverse array of merchandise peddled by both U.S. and global retailers over the past year. A recent

7 months ago

Business·World

Maldives Deploys Military Diplomacy: Appoints Retired Chief to Ankara

In a notable departure from conventional diplomatic norms, a retired military figure is assuming an ambassadorial role to advance diplomatic interests in Turkey. The Maldives, historically cautious in such appointments, now signals

7 months ago

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India and Maldives Take Key Step Towards De-dollarization with Local Currency Trade Agreement

President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

In Maldives, Heavy Backpacks Symbolize a Stalled Digital Education Dream

India’s Rising Public Confidence in Its Government

Maldives Ramps Up Efforts to Identify and Deport Undocumented Foreign Workers

South Asia Dominates Global Remittances, Led by India’s Record $111 Billion

Maldives Joins Global Backing for Palestinian U.N. Membership

Commentary: India’s Call for Reciprocal Sensitivity in Maldives Relations

Maldives Struggles to Curb Chaotic Airport Taxi Scene

India and Indonesia Strengthen Defense and Maritime Cooperation

Rat Parts in Japanese Bread: Shocking?

Can the U.S. Wean Itself Off Xinjiang Cotton Without Disrupting Supply Chains?

Maldives Deploys Military Diplomacy: Appoints Retired Chief to Ankara

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