Maldives

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‘Big bullies’: Maldives turns away from India as China woos it with aid
Defence deal signed by islands’ pro-Beijing president has ignited a row with powerful neighbour and benefactor

Hannah Ellis-Petersen South Asia correspondent

07, Mar, 2024 @1:00 AM

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Modi trip to Indian islands prompts Maldives row
Maldivian envoy summoned and flights suspended after insults about Indian PM’s visit to Lakshadweep islands

Hannah Ellis-Petersen South Asia correspondent

08, Jan, 2024 @10:00 AM

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Maldives election run-off pitched as fork in the road between India and China
Pro-China presidential candidate Mohamed Muizzu accuses incumbent Mohamed Solih of allowing traditional patron India too much influence

Hannah Ellis-Petersen South Asia correspondent

29, Sep, 2023 @5:59 AM

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Beyond the white sands of the Maldives, women live in constant fear | Fathimath Uzma Naseem
Maldivian women face persistent intimidation, abuse and sexual harassment the moment we step outside

Fathimath Uzma Naseem

05, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM

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The Maldives are 99% water, so why can so few teenagers swim?
A lack of swimming skills among young people, especially girls, stops them working in local industries and getting involved in conservation

Rebecca Root in Malé

28, Mar, 2023 @2:41 PM

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Discovered in the deep: the rainbow fish that’s born female and becomes male
Scientists in the Maldives were only able to reach the rose-veiled fairy wrasse by using specialised diving gear

Helen Scales

19, Oct, 2022 @5:00 AM

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Rich countries must urgently help poor nations hit by climate crisis, says V20
Twenty countries facing worst impact of global heating set out proposals for loss and damage payments

Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent

17, Oct, 2022 @4:45 PM

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UK joins calls for World Bank reform to focus funding on climate crisis
Alok Sharma’s intervention puts pressure on Trump-appointed Bank chief who faces calls to resign

Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent

14, Oct, 2022 @2:46 PM

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Wanted: desert island resort in Maldives seeks barefoot bookseller
Passionate about literature, adventurous, outgoing, creative and happy to stay shoeless? Kunfunadhoo has the perfect job

Donna Ferguson

31, Jul, 2022 @9:00 AM

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Sinking Maldives plans to reclaim land from the ocean
Vulnerable island nation split over project to dredge millions of tonnes of sand to create land for resorts and industry on Unesco reserve

Senay Boztas in Amsterdam

23, May, 2022 @6:30 AM

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Mauritius measures reef hoping to lay claim on Chagos Islands
Dispute over archipelago in Indian Ocean involves neighbouring Maldives and UK historical claim

Owen Bowcott and Bruno Rinvolucri in the Chagos Islands

13, Feb, 2022 @10:45 AM

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Fossil fuel companies owe reparations to countries they are destroying | Mark Hertsgaard
Who pays for ‘loss and damage’ is in vogue at Cop26, but the authors of the climate emergency are still escaping accountability

Mark Hertsgaard

12, Nov, 2021 @11:00 AM

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