During the inaugural state visit of recently elected President Mohamed Muizzu to Beijing on Wednesday, the Maldives and China strengthened their bilateral ties. “20 key agreements between the two countries” were inked, according to a statement from the presidential office, one of which dealt with tourism collaboration. The Maldives andContinue Reading

Report: World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024 ReportBy: International Labour Organization (ILO) Overview: The global jobless rate has decreased to 5.1%, below pre-COVID levels. Labor force participation has also nearly returned to early 2020 levels. Concerns: Despite improvements, concerns remain regarding the quality of available work. Threat for 2024:Continue Reading

Afghanistan’s passport is the weakest among the 28 countries in the globe allow admission without a visa, according to the most recent list released by Henley & Partners. Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan have the 103rd, 102nd, and 101st ranked passports, respectively. Among the countries with the weakest passports are YemenContinue Reading

Location and Neighbors:The Maldives is a low-lying island country situated in the north-central Indian Ocean.It shares its closest borders with India, located approximately 600 kilometers to the north-east, and Sri Lanka, approximately 645 kilometers to the north-east. Geography:The country is comprised of approximately 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks, withContinue Reading