Tensions between India & Maldives are soaring. Maldives elected a new pro-China President. Beijing pledged more funding for the Island nation. However, the IMF is raising concerns. Is Maldives falling under the Chinese debt trap? Watch this video to find out.

Is Maldives falling under the Chinese debt trap? Here's what the IMF has to say

Having shifted its allegiances from India to China, the strategically placed Indian Ocean nation of Maldives is at high risk of "debt distress", according to a warning issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday (Feb 7).

IMF warns Maldives of 'debt crisis' due to China borrowing as Muizzu laments economic situation

Maldivian President Muhammad Muizzu delivered his first presidential address at the parliament today. The main opposition parties which includes the Maldivian Democratic party and the Democrats decided to boycott this address. President Muizzu's address at the opening of The People's Majlis comes after the chaos in the Maldivian parliament. Watch to know more!

Maldives President Muizzu's address, focus on withdrawal of Indian troops

Maldives President Muizzu's address ahead of Parliamentary polls

India and Maldives held the second meeting of the high-level core group on Friday (Feb 2) in New Delhi, generating divergent statements on the crucial issue of Indian military personnel deployment in Maldives.

India-Maldives ties: Inside phased replacement of Indian troops from island nation

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's address to the South Asian archipelago nation's parliament opened to empty opposition benches as two main opposition parties, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats boycotted newly-elected president's statement.

Maldives: President Muizzu faces big snub, delivers parliamentary address to empty Opposition benches

Maldives President Muizzu's address ahead of Parliamentary polls, 56 MPs boycott the opening sitting

The Maldivian government has formally requested New Delhi to provide details regarding an incident where Indian Coast Guard personnel allegedly got on three of the Maldivian fishing vessels operating within its economic zone without speaking with the relevant authorities.

Indian Coast Guard got on 3 fishing boats in Maldives' economic zone, alleges Male

India-Maldives relations have taken a big hit since Mohamed Muizzu came to power in the Maldives. Muizzu's distinct anti-India and pro-China stand have meant huge flak from the political opposition and even his own party members. Lawmakers have even called for Muizzu's impeachment. A series of moves by Muizzu tilting away from traditional Maldivian ally India and towards China are in focus in this analysis on Inside South Asia.

Maldives-India ties Nose Dive | Inside South Asia

India and Maldives hold the second core group meeting in the national capital. India, Maldives have agreed on the third meeting in Male by end of February. The first meeting of the High-Level Core Group between the Maldives and India was held in Male on January 14. Watch to know more!

India-Maldives hold second core-group meeting in New Delhi

As India's interim Budget announced allocation of ₹770 Crore to Maldives, cash-strapped Pakistan on Thursday (Feb 1) also assured the South Asian archipelago that it will address the "pressing development needs" of the island nation.

Cash-strapped Pakistan assures 'support' to Maldives after India's increased budgetary allocations

The governments of India and Maldives on Friday (Feb 2) agreed to a phased replacement of the Indian military personnel posted in the South Asian archipelago, Maldivian foreign ministry said in a statement.

India, Maldives agree to phased replacement of military personnel from island

Maldives-India ties Nose Dive | WION Inside South Asia

In a significant diplomatic development, a high-level delegation from the Maldives has arrived in Delhi, amid the ongoing discussions between the two nations regarding the presence of Indian military personnel in the island nation.

Maldives delegation in Delhi ahead of core group meeting today

The Maldives delegation is in India for talks. India-Maldives will table second round of talks over military presence. This meeting will be India-Maldives second core group meeting. Watch to know more!

Maldives delegation in India: Maldives demands removal of Indian troops from country

India and Maldives will hold the second core group meeting in the national capital over the presence of Indian military personnel in the island nation, sources said. The first meeting of the High-Level Core Group between the Maldives and India was held in Male on January 14.

Maldives delegation in India for second core group meeting

January 28: A massive ruckus erupts in Maldivian Parliament when the members of #MDP AND #PNC engaged in a scuffle Jan 31: Maldives Prosecutor General Hussain Shaheem gets attacked by unknown assailants Earlier a diplomatic row with India and then close ties between #Beijing and #Male Controversy after controversy, what is happening in the Maldives? Will President #Muizzu get impeached? As #Maldives dives in big mess, is Muizzu falling in #China trap ? Watch #WIONwideangle

Mal'dives' in mess: Is Muizzu falling into a China trap? | WION Wideangle in mess: Is Muizzu falling into a China trap? | WION Wideangle

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu can soon face impeachment vote. As Maldives' main opposition party is set to initiate an impeachment motion against Muizzu. The Maldivian Democratic Party is gathering signatures from supporters of Muizzu's impeachment.

All about the looming impeachment motion against Maldives President Muizzu

Ex-Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed temporarily relocates to Ghana without informing parliament. In a post on X, Nasheed said he is in Ghana's capital Accra to start work as the secretary-general of the climate vulnerable forum. The 56-year-old was the first president of Maldives from 2008 to 2012.

Maldives Ex-President relocates to Ghana

Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has reportedly left the country without informing the parliament. Nasheed, who is a highly prominent as well as controversial figure in the country’s politics, said on X on Tuesday (Dec 30) that he had arrived in Ghana's capital Accra to start work as the Secretary-General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).

Ex-Maldivian President Nasheed relocates to Ghana without informing parliament

India's interim Budget figures show a substantial boost in allocation for Maldives, with the revised budget standing at Rs 770.90 crore for the fiscal year 2023-24.

Indian interim Budget figures show increased allocation to Maldives at Rs 770 crore

Leader of Maldives Jumhooree Party (JP), Qasim Ibrahim has appealed to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu to formally apologise to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the citizens of the country.

'Formally apologise to Indian PM Modi': Opposition asks Maldives President Muizzu

Maldives prosecutor general Hussain Shameem, who was appointed by former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) government, was brutally attacked by unidentified miscreants in the capital city of Male.

BREAKING: Maldives Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem stabbed

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Is Maldives falling under the Chinese debt trap? Here's what the IMF has to say

IMF warns Maldives of 'debt crisis' due to China borrowing as Muizzu laments economic situation

Maldives President Muizzu's address, focus on withdrawal of Indian troops

Maldives President Muizzu's address ahead of Parliamentary polls

India-Maldives ties: Inside phased replacement of Indian troops from island nation

Maldives: President Muizzu faces big snub, delivers parliamentary address to empty Opposition benches

Maldives President Muizzu's address ahead of Parliamentary polls, 56 MPs boycott the opening sitting

Indian Coast Guard got on 3 fishing boats in Maldives' economic zone, alleges Male

Maldives-India ties Nose Dive | Inside South Asia

India-Maldives hold second core-group meeting in New Delhi

Cash-strapped Pakistan assures 'support' to Maldives after India's increased budgetary allocations

India, Maldives agree to phased replacement of military personnel from island

Maldives-India ties Nose Dive | WION Inside South Asia

Maldives delegation in Delhi ahead of core group meeting today

Maldives delegation in India: Maldives demands removal of Indian troops from country

Maldives delegation in India for second core group meeting

Mal'dives' in mess: Is Muizzu falling into a China trap? | WION Wideangle in mess: Is Muizzu falling into a China trap? | WION Wideangle

Maldives delegation in India for second core group meeting

All about the looming impeachment motion against Maldives President Muizzu

Maldives Ex-President relocates to Ghana

Ex-Maldivian President Nasheed relocates to Ghana without informing parliament

Indian interim Budget figures show increased allocation to Maldives at Rs 770 crore

'Formally apologise to Indian PM Modi': Opposition asks Maldives President Muizzu

BREAKING: Maldives Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem stabbed