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The Indian leader has ignited suspicion that his government wants to take touristic trade away from its neighbour
Archipelago’s new president draws closer to Beijing
Stays and ways to find your inner balance, from the Cotswolds to Kotor
Technological breakthroughs are needed to counter climate change
Summer starts here… or there
Some resorts have enjoyed record occupancy rates as visitors seek ‘no-mask’ tropical escapes
Sri Lanka and Maldives seek bailouts as Asian giants dangle dollars to gain edge
Large investment funds could play hardball with developing countries that default
A visit to Addu, the country’s southernmost atoll, offers a thought-provoking alternative to the usual fly-and-flop
The 33 youngsters are thought to be living in a single tent in a Syrian refugee camp
Island nation owes about a third of its GDP to China
The government joins a backlash against Beijing-financed infrastructure projects
New finance minister says former government borrowed more than projects were worth
Narendra Modi seeks to restore New Delhi’s waning influence over archipelago nation
Progressive party concerned over allegations surrounding the presidential election
Unexpected election of opposition candidate seen as rare diplomatic win for New Delhi
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih describes victory as a 'moment of hope'
Victory is political upset in country that has been focus of China and India
Beijing deepens ties across south Asia with billions in infrastructure loans
Crisis in the archipelago tests India and China’s ability to contain tensions
Malé government says foreign troops would threaten nation’s independence and security
New Delhi fears China has chance to strengthen foothold in archipelago
Police usher Maumoon Abdul Gayoom out of his home in opposition crackdown
President imposes 15-day state of emergency, freezing some political and legal rights
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