Maldives struggles with soaring debt as $1 billion repayment looms in 2026, seeking urgent financial aid from China, Gulf ...

The Maldives is grappling with a mounting debt crisis that threatens its economic sovereignty, as foreign exchange reserves ...

Rather than alleviating financial strain, the China- Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA), implemented in January 2025, has ...

Maldives faces potential debt default similar to Sri Lanka, with critical foreign reserves depletion and a substantial debt ...

As the Tourism Minister, I want to tell Indians to please be a part of Maldives’ tourism. Our economy depends on tourism,” he said. A full-blown backlash was directed at the Maldives following ...

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Monday emphasised the crucial role India plays in the island nation’s prosperity ...

Maldives' external debt stands at $3.4 billion, largely owed to China and India. The immediate concern lies in servicing $600 ...

According to the World Bank, the Maldivian economy has struggled to maintain momentum, with GDP growth slowing down to 4% in ...

Amid an intensifying competition for influence, the Maldives’ mounting debt is the most central issue in its relations with both India and China. Credit ratings agency Fitch downgraded the ...

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed highlighted the vital importance of maintaining robust relations with India for the ...

Indian tourists are "one of the largest contributors" to the income of the Maldives, with the sector as a whole contributing to a third of its economy, said the BBC. And the Maldives also relies ...

Maldives' Muizzu government faces criticism for stifling media freedom. Online portal Adhadhu, known for anti-government ...