Abdulla Yameen, the former President of Maldives, has invited WION to visit the country and do an in-person interview with him. The invitation comes after WION's recent interview with Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel. During the interview, the Maldivian Foreign Minister had asserted that the India Out campaign in Maldives was led by Yameen and that the current government, led by President Mohamed Muizzu, had nothing to do with it. Watch in for more details!

Former Maldives President Invites WION For In-Person Interview

After winning his party's presidential runoff, the imprisoned former president of the Maldives, Abdulla Yameen, was moved from prison to house arrest on Sunday.

Maldives: Jailed for 11 years, ex-President Abdulla Yameen transferred to house arrest

The Speaker of Maldives Parliament and the former President of the country Mohamed Nasheed has blamed opposition Abdulla Yameen for "fueling" the anti-India campaign in the country calling it a "fabricated issue". Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, Nasheed said, "people of Maldives will never, never back an India out campaign... Indian families, Indian doctors, Indian teachers, Indian accountants, and all this is contributing to our economic development." The Maldives President Solih recently issued a decree to ban anti India protest calling it a threat to national security. Police authorities also removed "India out' banners from Infront of the residence of Yameen, leader of opposition Progressive Party of Maldives or PPM.

Maldives's Nasheed blames Yameen for anti-India sentiment; calls joining China's belt & road mistake

#IndiaOut protests in the Maldives are gathering steam. Former President Abdulla Yameen has become the face of the protest. But reports claim, lawmakers in Male are considering a law that could criminalise the #IndiaOut campaign. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will Maldives criminalise #IndiaOut Protests?

India-Maldives ties have seen a comeback with New Delhi reaching out to the Indian Ocean island country and the latter in turn reaffirming India first policy. But jog back to two years, and the situation was of major concern.

Long shadow of China recede over Maldives as Yameen's legacy becomes distant past

The Maldives has said that it respects India and other neighbouring countries "domestic processes", in response to a question on the citizenship amendment bill. Speaking exclusively to WION, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid who is on an India visit backed the Indo-Pacific concept, lauded India's development and also talked about climate impact on his country.

Maldives refuses to comment on Citizenship Amendment Bill, says respects India's domestic processes

The Maldives is seeking a "diplomatic" solution to restructure its Chinese debt as the small but strategically located atoll nation struggles with repayments, the foreign ministry has said.

Maldives seeks to restructure China debt after years of heavy borrowing

Former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering on Thursday - as dozens of his supporters gathered outside the courtroom saying his was innocent.

Maldives court gives former president Yameen 5-year prison term for money laundering

Maldives police on Saturday said they had arrested former vice-president Ahmed Adeeb and were bringing him to the capital Male after he was refused entry to India.

Maldives police arrest ex-vice president Ahmed Adeeb after India denies entry

Abdulla Yameen, the former president of the Maldives, pled not guilty to charges of money laundering on Sunday, in the first hearing of a criminal court trial into the matter.

Former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen pleads not guilty to charges of money laundering

The former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has been nominated as the country's parliamentary speaker and is set to be sworn in Tuesday, a party official said.

Maldives former President Mohamed Nasheed tipped as new Speaker

A court in the Maldives Monday quashed a controversial conviction of former vice president Ahmed Adeeb and ordered a fresh trial on allegations that he attempted to assassinate his boss.

Maldives quashes terror conviction of ex-vice president

The exiled former leader of the Maldives has led his party to a landslide victory only five months after returning to the country, preliminary results showed Sunday.

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed makes comeback with landslide win

Middle class has always suffered under Congress rule: PM Modi in Tripura Modi is on another one of his campaign blitzkriegs, having spoken in Bengal earlier in the day, and is scheduled to speak later in Manipur.

News brief: Big stories of the day

The Maldives heads for a parliamentary election on Saturday with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih seeking a majority for his party to investigate debts to China, which it fears could run as high as $3 billion and risk sinking the economy.

As Maldives heads for polls today President Solih hopes for majority to probe China deals

India counters US on 'Mission Shakti', says debris will decay within 45 days Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on Saturday clarified that the space debris from India's A-Sat (anti-satellite) missile test will decay within 45 days.

The Maldives on Saturday held its first parliamentary election since former strongman leader Abdulla Yameen was forced to stand down, with his arch-rival expected to make a big comeback in the vote.

Maldives ex-leader Abdulla Yameen makes comeback in landmark vote

A Maldivian court Sunday ordered the authorities to lift a freeze on former strongman president Abdulla Yameen's bank accounts holding about $6.5 million but said a money laundering case against him would proceed.

Maldivian court frees $6.5 million in Abdulla Yameen's accounts

India and Maldives have finally reset their relationship with the visit of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to the country on March 18. It was the first time since the two sides held the full-fledged bilateral meeting in Malé since the new government came to power in Maldives after the September election.

India-Maldives ties revived after a spell of uncertainty

Maldives authorities on Monday detained former strongman president Abdulla Yameen after he was accused of trying to bribe witnesses in his money laundering trial, officials said.

Maldives arrests ex-leader Yameen over witness tampering: Officials

Former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen will be arrested and detained on money laundering charges, as per the order by a Maldivian court on Monday, news agency AFP reported.

Maldives: Court orders arrest of ex-President Yameen on money laundering charges

Prosecutors in the Maldives on Sunday charged a top aide of former strongman leader Abdulla Yameen with embezzling millions of dollars from the tropical tourist paradise.

Maldives former President Abdulla Yameen's top aide charged with embezzlement

Maldives police asked the prosecutor general on Thursday to charge former President Abdulla Yameen for providing false information during a probe over his alleged involvement in a deal to lease tropical islands.

Maldives police seek charges against ex-president after money laundering probe

The Maldives government is seeking international help to find millions of dollars allegedly siphoned off by former president Abdulla Yameen who faces embezzlement and money laundering charges, officials said Friday.

Maldives seeks foreign aid to find cash linked to former President Abdulla yameen

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Former Maldives President Invites WION For In-Person Interview

Maldives: Jailed for 11 years, ex-President Abdulla Yameen transferred to house arrest

Maldives's Nasheed blames Yameen for anti-India sentiment; calls joining China's belt & road mistake

Gravitas: Will Maldives criminalise #IndiaOut Protests?

Long shadow of China recede over Maldives as Yameen's legacy becomes distant past

Maldives refuses to comment on Citizenship Amendment Bill, says respects India's domestic processes

Maldives seeks to restructure China debt after years of heavy borrowing

Maldives court gives former president Yameen 5-year prison term for money laundering

Maldives police arrest ex-vice president Ahmed Adeeb after India denies entry

Former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen pleads not guilty to charges of money laundering

Maldives former President Mohamed Nasheed tipped as new Speaker

Maldives quashes terror conviction of ex-vice president

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed makes comeback with landslide win

News brief: Big stories of the day

As Maldives heads for polls today President Solih hopes for majority to probe China deals

News brief: Big stories of the day

Maldives ex-leader Abdulla Yameen makes comeback in landmark vote

Maldivian court frees $6.5 million in Abdulla Yameen's accounts

India-Maldives ties revived after a spell of uncertainty

Maldives arrests ex-leader Yameen over witness tampering: Officials

Maldives: Court orders arrest of ex-President Yameen on money laundering charges

Maldives former President Abdulla Yameen's top aide charged with embezzlement

Maldives police seek charges against ex-president after money laundering probe

Maldives seeks foreign aid to find cash linked to former President Abdulla yameen