In February, Maldives had declined India's invitation to participate in the eight-day mega naval exercise — Milan — from March 6-13

Maldives snubs India again, says will not attend Defence Expo

Germany's ambassador's to Sri Lanka tweeted out suggesting the same

Europe likely to halt flights to Maldives to ensure return to democracy

The emergency was imposed following a political and constitutional crisis following a Supreme Court order to release nine persons including the exiled former President Mohamed Nasheed.

Maldives President lifts state of emergency

If convicted, they could be jailed for 10 to 15 years. All three also were charged with obstruction of justice on suspicion of refusing to hand over their phones to investigators

Maldives: Former dictator, judges charged with terrorism

A senior Maldives diplomat said the 45-day state of emergency would be lifted Thursday

Maldives to lift state of emergency, charge ex-president, chief justice with bribery

China is meddling in the internal affairs of the Maldives and engaged in massive land grabbing, posing a major security threat to India and the entire Indian Ocean region, a former Maldivian foreign minister and Opposition leader had said

China meddling in Maldives' internal affairs: Former foreign minister Ahmed Naseem

The European Parliament, through a resolution, has called upon the Governments of India and China to work with countries in the European Union (EU) to help deliver political and democratic stability in the crisis-ridden archipelago

India, China should work with EU to ensure democratic stability in Maldives: European Parliament

Rain/ thundershower at many places on March 14 and 15 is very likely over south Tamil Nadu

Rains in Kerala, Tamil Nadu next two days due to depression over Arabian Sea: IMD

The newspaper quoted the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang saying that the Communist state is ready to develop Sino-Indian relations to boost mutual trust.

South Asian neighbours may not listen to India: Chinese analyst to Global Times

The Xin Huan 18 is listed as a tanker, it is very much registered in the Maldives, it flies the Maldivian flag

North Korea tanker row: Vessel with Maldives flag spotted in satellite

Nasheed further noted that Yameen allowed ships to transfer cargo to North Korean ships on the high seas

Maldives: Former President Nasheed alleges President Yameen of violating UN sanctions on North Korea

The statement concluded saying that the Maldivian authorities do not allow flag of convenience to foreign-owned vessels to operate outside Maldivian waters

Maldives snubs claims of violating UN sanctions on North Korea

The top court in the Maldives validated last week a 30-day extension of the state of emergency, which was sought by Yameen over what he has called a national security threat and constitutional crisis

Maldives opposition protesters arrested after top court validates emergency rule

'Maldives was sent an invitation to attend 'Milan', a multilateral naval exercise hosted by Indian Navy but it declined the invitation,' Navy Chief Admir Sunil Lanba said Tuesday

Maldives turns down Indian invite to naval exercise

The official statement also noted that the state of emergency requires forces to be in a state of heightened readiness

Invitation for MILAN exercises declined due to ongoing state of emergency, Maldives clarifies

A majority of resorts and hotels in the island nation are facing over 40 per cent room cancellations per day, which directly affect the employees

Unrest in Maldives: Tourism industry witnesses large-scale layoffs

The opposition alliance said they had enlisted British lawyer Ben Emmerson to advise them on securing UN mediation in the crisis

Maldives opposition seeks UN-mediated talks to end crisis

Maldives president Abdulla Yameen had declared a state of emergency on February which was extended by 30-days after the Supreme Court gave its approval.

Maldives health minister resigns, calls for 'international support'

The joint ocean observation station which China is looking to establish in the Maldives could prove to be another security challenge for the Indian government

China's ocean observatory in Maldives sparks fresh security concerns for India

Parliament approved on Tuesday the extension sought by President Abdulla Yameen, but it was passed without the constitutionally required quorum of 43 lawmakers.

Prosecutor General calls Maldives' extension of emergency unconstitutional: Media

India had earlier raised concern over developments in the Maldives even as the Yameen-led government imposed emergency

India's view on extension of emergency clear distortion of facts: Maldives government

The MEA noted that the move will further delay restoration of normalcy in the Maldives.

Extension of emergency will delay restoration of normalcy in Maldives: MEA

The US asked President Abdulla Yameen to uphold the rule of law in the troubled Indian Ocean island nation.

US disappointed over extension of emergency in Maldives

President Yameen imposed the emergency to annul a Supreme Court ruling

Maldives parliament extends emergency by 30 days

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