China to host Indian Ocean forum to expand influence in India's backyard

China this week will hold the second conference of its Indian Ocean Region Forum, an initiative to bring together several countries in the region in an attempt to solidify its influence in the......

'Pro-China' leader Muizzu wins Maldivian presidential polls

Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) candidate Mohamed Muizzu, won the Maldivian presidential elections on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported citing local media. IMAGE: Mohamed Muizzu. Photograph:......

Maldives geared up for tomorrow's presidential polls

Maldives on Friday affirmed that the controversy-ridden presidential polls set for Saturday will go ahead in order to avert a constitutional crisis. "Maldives is all geared for elections on......

Maldives polls: Unexpected defeat for Nasheed, Yameen wins

Abdulla Yameen, half-brother of former autocratic ruler Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, on Saturday clinched an unexpected victory in the presidential run-off elections by defeating former President Mohamed......