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Former Maldives President Mohammed Nasheed has come out in support of India after the Maldivian minister Mariyam Shiuna used abusive language against PM Modi in her tweet. 

Mohamed Nasheed, the first democratically-elected President of the Maldives, has strongly condemned "appalling" social media posts by a minister in the archipelago's government on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep islands.

Tensions between India and Maldives have risen recently since President Mohamed Muizzu took office in November 2023. President Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, pledged to reduce the presence of around 75 Indian military personnel in the Maldives and shift the nation's "India first" policy., India News, Times Now

India News: Calls to boycott Maldives tourism after Maldivian politicians Zahid Rameez and Mariyam Shiuna made derogatory remarks against PM Modi's visit to Laksh

A massive controversy erupted after a series of posts on X this weekend from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promoting tourism in Lakshadweep islands, to set off a social media war between from Maldivian politicians, government officials and Indian social media users

Taking exception to disparaging remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a Maldives Minister, the Maldivian Government on Sunday suspended three Ministers whose social media posts against India and Modi sparked a massive uproar. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today issued a statement on

Caretaker Minister Liesje Schreinemacher gave birth to her son, Titiaan, on Wednesday. The Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation made the announcement via the ministry's communications office. "Titian is completely healthy. We are doing well. Karsten and I are very happy now that he is here," she said on Friday. Schreinemacher is in a relationship with Karsten Meijer. Titiaan Meijer Schreinemacher was given the surnames of both parents. This has been possible in t...

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The new Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu will visit China for the first time on Monday for talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, it was announced here on Friday, with a senior official saying the meeting between the two top leaders will provide "strategic guidance" for the bilateral relations to reach a new height. World News | New Maldivian President Muizzu to Visit China on Monday; to Hold Talks with Xi Jinpi...

Crown Princess Mary will become the first Australian to take the throne as queen after her mother-in-law revealed she would abdicate in a shock New Year’s Eve announcement.

Developed countries have a moral and legal responsibility to support developing countries in their climate actions, said the minister