"Maldives' New President Pledges Complete Removal of Foreign Military Personnel"

The new president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has pledged to remove foreign military personnel from the country, including a small Indian force, as he seeks to balance economic relations between India and China. Muizzu, who is seen as pro-China, campaigned on a promise to evict Indian troops and pursue closer ties with Beijing. His victory is seen as a setback for Indian influence in the region, while China is viewed as a winner. Both India and China sent representatives to attend Muizzu's inauguration.