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Chinese research vessel heading to Maldives again, 3rd port call likely in island country this year
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Chinese research vessel heading to Maldives again, 3rd port call likely in island country this year

New Delhi: Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 entered the Indian Ocean Friday and was on its way to the Maldives, local media reported.The ship has made at least two port calls in the island country in 2024, amid India’s growing concern over China’s activity in the Indian Ocean Region in recent years. The Xiang Yang Hong 03 is expected to reach the borders of Maldivian waters on Monday, according to online newspaper Adhadhu. The ship was located near Indonesia on 12 July, according to maritime analytics provider, MarineTraffic. Show Full Article There is no statement yet from the Maldivian government regarding whether the ship is expected to dock at its ports. The vessel left the Chinese port of Xiamen on 3 July and is scheduled to return on 28 Augu...
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Black magic performed over Maldives President? Bizarre incident sees arrest of two ministers | – Times of India

The Maldives has been shaken by allegations of black magic involving high-ranking officials. On June 23, 2024, the Maldives police arrested two ministers, Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem and Adam Rameez, along with two other individuals, for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu. This incident has caused a significant stir in the island nation, known for its serene beaches and political stability.Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem, the state minister for the Environment Ministry, and her ex-husband, Adam Rameez, a minister at the President’s Office, were among those detained.The arrests followed an investigation that began after suspicions arose about their activities. The police have not disclosed specific details about the nature of the black magic or the evidence leading to...
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Two Maldives Ministers Arrested For Performing ‘Black Magic’ On President Muizzu

Maldives police have arrested two serving ministers for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu, several reports said on Thursday.  Shamnaz Saleem, who was the State Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Energy and her ex-husband Adam Rameez, who was serving as a minister at the President’s Office, and two others were arrested, local media said quoting the police, according to a report in PTI. The police, however, declined to share any information about the reasons or the alleged performance of black magic.  “Shamnaz, alongside two other individuals, was arrested on Sunday. All three of them have been remanded in custody for seven days. She was suspended from her post on Wednesday as per the Environment Ministry,” news portal ...
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PM Modi Extends Greetings To Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu On Eid Al-Adha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.  "On the auspicious occasion of Eid Al-Adha, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the Government & the people of the Republic of Maldives," a press release issued by the Indian high commission in Maldives stated. In his message, the Prime Minister "emphasised the values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood, embodied by this festival, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world," the press release noted. "Prime Minister also highlighted the celebration of the festival, as part of India's multi-cultural heritage, across the le...
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Maldives President Muizzu, Nepal PM Prachanda, Mauritius’ Jugnauth Call On Prez Murmu

New Delhi: In significant diplomatic engagements, President Droupadi Murmu hosted leaders from the Republic of Maldives, Nepal, Mauritius, and Seychelles at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The meetings focused on discussing development-related matters of mutual interest with the neighbours and partners in the Indian Ocean Region. Welcoming the President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, President Murmu conveyed her greetings to the new government and the people of the island nation. She expressed confidence that Maldives would continue on the path of prosperity and development under Dr Muizzu’s leadership. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Photo: X/@rashtrapatibhvn) The bilateral ties between Indi...
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Union minister S Jaishankar meets Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Delhi | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in Delhi. After the meeting Jaishankar in his X post expressed optimism about the future collaboration between India and the Maldives, stating, "Delighted to call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives today in New Delhi. Look forward to India and Maldives working together closely." The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for cooperation between the two nations.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...argumen...
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Maldives President Muizzu, Bangladesh PM Hasina among world leaders set to attend Modi swearing-in
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Maldives President Muizzu, Bangladesh PM Hasina among world leaders set to attend Modi swearing-in

New Delhi: Leaders from neighbouring countries such as Maldives, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, accompanied by high-level delegations, will be attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony this weekend, ThePrint has learnt.Despite frosty bilateral relations, Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu will fly down to Delhi along with Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, sources in the Maldives High Commission in India confirmed to ThePrint. Finance Minister Ahmed Shafeeq and Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed are also expected to attend. Last November, Modi had skipped Muizzu’s oath-taking ceremony after the latter won the Maldivian presidential election on an ‘India Out’ campaign. Instead, Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju flew to Malé for the event. Modi had attended the swearin...
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Maldives ban: Go to Indian beaches, Israel tells citizens | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A day after Maldives barred the entry of Israeli passport holders, the Israel embassy in New Delhi issued on Monday a statement on 'X' promoting "some beautiful and amazing Indian beaches where Israeli tourists are warmly welcomed and treated with utmost hospitality", including Lakshadweep, Kerala, Andaman and Goa.As far as tourism is concerned, Maldives has been in the news for the wrong reasons since the start of the year.A visit by PM Modi to idyllic Lakshadweep led to anti-India tweets by some Maldives' politicians. After that, Maldives fell off the bucket list for Indian travellers.During his visit, PM Modi had said on 'X' on Jan 4: "In addition to scenic beauty, Lakshadweep's tranquillity is also mesmerising. It gave me an opportunity to reflect on how to work even hard...
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Israel Envoy Asks Nationals To Visit Indian Beaches After Maldives Ban

Following Maldives' ban on Israeli citizens over Gaza war, Israeli envoys have urged Israeli citizens to consider Indian beaches. In the middle of the tensions, the Israeli Embassy's X page is blowing up with photos of Indian beaches, including those from Goa and Kerala. "Since the Maldives is no longer welcoming Israelis, here are some beautiful and amazing Indian beaches where Israeli tourists are warmly welcomed and treated with the utmost hospitality," the Embassy of Israel wrote on its social media handle X. Since the Maldives is no longer welcoming Israelis, here are some beautiful and amazing Indian beaches where Israeli tourists are warmly welcomed and treated with utmost hospitality. 🏖️🇮🇳Check out these recommendations from @IsraelinIndia,...
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