The recent transition of power in the Maldives is expected to transform the relationship between India and the Indian Ocean archipelago nation. Maldives which was initially dependent on India for its security and trade moved towards China since 2013 after Abdulla Yameen took to power.

Will Maldives see closer ties with India under Ibrahim Mohamed Solih?

The United States congratulated Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on his victory in the recently-concluded presidential polls in the Maldives and expressed keenness in working with the new government in areas of shared interest.

US lauds Ibrahim Solih on Maldives election victory

The defeated strongman of the Maldives, Abdulla Yameen, is welcome in neighbouring Sri Lanka, Colombo said Tuesday, two days after his surprise defeat in presidential elections.

Sri Lanka ready to welcome toppled Maldives strongman

The opposition was awarded victory in the Maldives presidential election on Monday, in a possible setback for China as the new leaders of the Indian Ocean archipelago nation aim to review major projects agreed with the outgoing administration.

Opposition victory in Maldives deals potential blow to China

The Election Commission of Maldives on Monday declared opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party as the winner of the presidential election in the country that has been gripped by political upheaval.

Video: Maldives opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins presidential poll

Opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has taken a 15 percentage point lead over incumbent Abdulla Yameen in the Maldives' presidential election, according to early provisional counts reported by local media.

Opposition candidate takes early lead in Maldives Presidential election

Polling booths in the Maldives closed Sunday after three hours of extended voting in a controversial election marred by police raids on the opposition and allegations of vote rigging in favour of president Abdulla Yameen.

Polls close in Maldives after heavy turnout: Official

Saudi Arabia is set to join the multibillion-dollar project China Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) as a third major economic partner. In a tweet on September 20, PTI minister Fawad Chaudhry announced that Pakistan had invited Saudi Arabia to join CPEC as the third strategic partner.

Saudi Arabia to join CPEC project as third economic partner: Pakistan government

Pak opposition holds Imran Khan responsible for 'diplomatic debacle' with India Pakistan's two major opposition parties have questioned the "haste" shown by Prime Minister Imran Khan in making efforts to mend ties with India and held him responsible for the "diplomatic debacle", saying he should have done his "homework" before approaching India for a meeting.

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The Maldives voted on Sunday in an election in which hardline President Abdulla Yameen is expected to cement his grip on power but which opposition and international groups have criticised for a lack of transparency and suppression of dissent.

Maldives votes, incumbent Yameen expected to cement grip on power

Back when he was a mild-mannered civil servant, few in the Maldives predicted Abdulla Yameen would one day run the country, let alone with an iron grip, locking up judges, his rivals and even his 80-year-old half-brother.

Abdulla Yameen, unlikely Maldives strongman

Maldives strongman Abdulla Yameen seeks a second term as president Sunday in a tourist paradise that has become a battleground for influence between regional giants India and China, and a source of global alarm over political oppression and a muzzling of the media.

Maldives leader looks to tighten grip as opposition muzzled

Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed on Friday asked India to exert its influence to ensure a free and fair election in the country as he fears that September 23 presidential polls could be rigged.

Former Maldivian president Nasheed asks India to ensure free and fair election

Maldives government imposes 'informal ban' on work permits to Indians

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Abdulla Saeed and judge Ali Hameed of the Supreme Court of Maldives have also been sentenced

Maldives: Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom sentenced to jail 

Ambassador of Maldives to India, Ahmed Mohamed, has appreciated India's support for Maldives' UNSC candidature. He tweeted, "The #Maldives highly appreciates the support by #India for our #UNSC candidature. We received reassurances in writing on 7 June 2018 as well. @MDVForeign @MDVinIND"

Despite losing UNSC bid, Maldives govt thanks India for support

Despite losing UNSC seat, Maldives govt thanks India for support

The two have vehemently denied dating each other even though pictures are proof of their sizzling chemistry

In pictures: Disha Patani, Tiger Shroff set the temperature soaring as they holiday in Maldives

India's ties with the Maldives nosedived after it criticised the Abdulla Yameen government for imposing a 45-day emergency in the archipelago nation earlier this year

Maldives a 'challenge', more inclined towards China: Navy chief Sunil Lanba

''We have seen concerning developments in Maldives as far as the Chinese influence is concerned," Joe Felter, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia, told.

Developments in Maldives cause of concern: Pentagon

Felter said these developments were "a cause of concern" for all states that supported the maintenance of a rules-based order.

China’s increasing new developments in Maldives a cause of threat: Pentagon

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Will Maldives see closer ties with India under Ibrahim Mohamed Solih?

US lauds Ibrahim Solih on Maldives election victory

Sri Lanka ready to welcome toppled Maldives strongman

Opposition victory in Maldives deals potential blow to China

Video: Maldives opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins presidential poll

Opposition candidate takes early lead in Maldives Presidential election

Polls close in Maldives after heavy turnout: Official

Saudi Arabia to join CPEC project as third economic partner: Pakistan government

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Maldives votes, incumbent Yameen expected to cement grip on power

Abdulla Yameen, unlikely Maldives strongman

Maldives leader looks to tighten grip as opposition muzzled

Former Maldivian president Nasheed asks India to ensure free and fair election

News brief: Big stories of the day

Maldives government imposes 'informal ban' on work permits to Indians

News brief: Read big stories of the day

Maldives: Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom sentenced to jail

Despite losing UNSC bid, Maldives govt thanks India for support

News brief: Big stories of the day

Despite losing UNSC seat, Maldives govt thanks India for support

In pictures: Disha Patani, Tiger Shroff set the temperature soaring as they holiday in Maldives

Maldives a 'challenge', more inclined towards China: Navy chief Sunil Lanba

Developments in Maldives cause of concern: Pentagon

China’s increasing new developments in Maldives a cause of threat: Pentagon