According to an unconfirmed report, a Twitter post from February 16, 2024 stated that the Maldives has declared bankruptcy and is seeking a bailout package from the IMF.The Maldives is a strategically-placed Indian Ocean nation that relies heavily on tourism and is heavily dependent on China for funding. In 2020, the Maldivian government received USD 196 million in loans, USD 28.9 million from

The ship is owned by Oceanfront Maritime Co. SA and managed by Sea Trade Marine SA, according to LSEG data. Representatives from those firms did not immediately respond to requests for commentCAIRO: A Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil bound for India was struck with a missile in the Red Sea, the US State Department said on Friday.The missile launched from Yemen hit the M/T Pollux on

Munich: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday, on the sidelines of the security conference in Munich.In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Delighted to catch-up with EU HRVP @JosepBorrellF in Munich.""Exchanged perspectives on the current global situation. Looking forward to welcoming him to India," he added.The 60th Munich

Munich: On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) held a meeting with counterparts from Germany and Argentina.Jaishankar and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock discussed global challenges and the pathway ahead. The two leaders reviewed preparations for the next meeting of India-Germany Inter-Governmental

Munich: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met with his Bulgarian counterpart, Mariya Gabriel and discussed the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Nice to meet DPM and FM @GabrielMariya of Bulgaria on #MSC2024 sidelines. Discussed our growing bilateral relationship and welcomed Bulgaria’s decision to join @isolaralliance. Also exchanged

Moscow: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in prison, Al Jazeera reported on Friday, citing state media.The death of the jailed Russian-opposition leader, 47, has been reported by state media which further cited the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence.Al Jazeera cited a statement put out by state media quoting the prison service of the