"Teen's Death Linked to Maldives President's Denial of Indian Plane Approval"

A 14-year-old Maldivian boy died after President Mohammed Muizzu allegedly denied permission for an Indian Dornier aircraft to airlift him from a remote island to the capital for advanced medical care. The delay in response and subsequent transfer led to protests, with local media and officials criticizing the president's refusal to deploy the aircraft. This incident has further strained diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives, as President Muizzu signals a shift in foreign policy towards closer ties with China and away from the previous "India first" approach.