World leaders are making Net-Zero pledges but for the island nations of the world, it is a do or die situation, they are the most threatened by climate change. The Maldives is one of these nations which is calling for more climate funding from rich nations.

Maldives may sink by 2100, stark warning by its president

The Maldives, an archipelago of low-lying islands in the Indian Ocean, faces a triple existential crisis brought about by climate change. The rising sea levels are threatening to submerge some islands of the archipelago and scientists predict that this disaster could occur within the next decade.

This country could be underwater by the end of the century

Experts have warned that the Maldives might disappear in the next 100 years, its existence is threatened by rising sea levels.

Maldives might end in 2100, government urges rich nations to meet emissions target

The Distress Alert Transponder (DAT), an indigenous device developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in consultation with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), has saved the lives of nine Indian sailors.

ISRO-ICG device helps save nine sailors stranded at sea between India and the Maldives

Neeraj Chopra became the darling of the nation ever since the 23-year-old brought the country its first-ever Olympic medal in athletics by winning gold in the men's javelin throw final in Tokyo 2020.

Golden boy Neeraj Chopra replicates his javelin throw underwater in Maldives - Watch

President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih speaks at the 76th general debate at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addresses the 76th UNGA session

After superstars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, it is now Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal's turn to take an adventurous trip in the wild with British adventurer Bear Grylls.

Vicky Kaushal to feature in 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls'

India and Maldives will sign a contract on the mega Greater Male Connectivity project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project of the country. The project is a 6.

India, Maldives to sign pact on mega Greater Malé Connectivity Project

Air India has announced new additional flights connecting Indian cities with Maldives and Malaysia. This comes as the countries eased travel restrictions with India.

Air India announces new flights to Maldives, Malaysia

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has welcomed the presidency of his country at the United Nations General Assembly and during the Independence day speech said that it elevates "our leverage on the international stage.

UNGA presidency elevates our leverage on international stage: Maldives President Solih

Maldives top businessman Mohamed Ali Janah who is on an India visit has said that his country is seeing an economic recovery even as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

Top Maldives businessman upbeat on economic recovery as COVID-19 crisis subsides

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives and President-Elect of the 76th UN General Assembly, Abdullah Shahid, on Friday commended India's generosity for ensuring COVID-19 vaccine supply to 95 countries and providing essential medicines to 150 countries around the world.

Abdullah Shahid praises India for supplying COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines to world

In the Maldives, vested interests seem to be whipping up anti-India sentiments. An online publication is pushing an 'India Out' campaign. The relentless attacks have created a serious security risk for Indian diplomats.

Gravitas: Who is fuelling an anti-India campaign in the Maldives?

In his first television interview since the assassination attempt on him, Mohamed Nasheed, the current speaker of the Maldives Parliament (People's Majlis) has expressed worries over the extremist elements in his country.

Maldives' Nasheed expresses worries over extremist elements; says China hasn't restructured debt

The Maldives parliament speaker and former president Mohamed Nasheed spoke to WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibal in his first interview after surviving an assassination attempt in May. Watch this exclusive interview.

Maldives former Prez Mohamed Nasheed first interview since assassination bid

Bollywood actor Kiara Advani on Thursday treated her fans to a throwback video from her Maldivian holiday, saying that she misses the sunshine and the tan. The 'Gold' actor took to her Instagram handle and posted a video collage featuring her in a pink bikini, holidaying in the picturesque tourist locale.

Kiara Advani shares throwback video from Maldives vacation

Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has appointed a veteran British human rights expert as the special envoy to monitor the investigation, prosecution and trial of those involved in the terrorist attack against Parliament Speaker and former president Mohamed Nasheed.

Maldivian President appoints special envoy to monitor probe into attack on Nasheed

Former Australian batsman and Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey recovered a few days ago after testing positive for coronavirus and is now set to fly back home.

Australian contingent and Mike Hussey set to fly back home on Monday: Reports

Days after former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed was critically wounded in an assassination attempt, he has been flown out to Germany for further treatment. Nasheed, a 53-year-old leader, had gone through a 16-hour long surgery to remove shrapnel from his liver, lungs and abdomen after which he was discharged on Thursday.

Maldives' former president flown to Germany after bomb attack

The Maldives on Wednesday banned travellers from across South Asia in a bid to contain surging COVID-19 infections despite having one of the world's most successful vaccination roll-outs.

Maldives bans South Asia travellers as virus cases soar

A third man has been arrested following the attempted assassination of Maldives' former president Mohamed Nasheed, police said Sunday, as they renewed an appeal for more information about another suspect.

Maldives police: Key suspect arrested in Nasheed attack

Vaccination queues in the Maldives have also lengthened during Ramadan due to shortened hours, with thousands lining up without any physical distancing to get their shots.

COVID-19: Influx of tourists lead to high infection rate in Maldives

India is in touch with Maldives authorities in the aftermath of the attack on the former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed. Nasheed who is the current speaker of the Maldives Parliament was injured in a bomb blast on Thursday evening.

Nasheed attacked: India in touch with Maldives, support extended

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed is conscious after life-saving surgery, his family said on Saturday, as police made two arrests in connection with a blast they said was being treated as a terror attack.

'I'm good', says former Maldives president Nasheed after surviving bomb blast 

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