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News from Oct 22, 2026 (UTC)

Maldives isUpbeat

Much better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 9Oct 22

Why

  1. Pakistan and Maldives exchanged 20 MoUs and agreed to raise bilateral trade within two years.

    14 eventspaktribune.com, samaa.tv, radio.gov.pkSource

  2. Pakistan's army chief and the Maldivian president discussed defence cooperation.

    20 eventshindustantimes.com, oneindia.comSource

  3. An Indian Navy training squadron reached the Maldives as Male signed defence and maritime pacts with Pakistan.

    9 eventsnewindianexpress.comSource

What happened

  • Statements16%
  • Cooperation80%
  • Criticism0%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure0%
  • Fighting4%

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