Pro-China party reportedly wins big in the Maldives, likely accelerating its shift away from India
CNBC - 2024-04-22T10:14:50.000Z

The outcome is widely expected to accelerate the Indian Ocean archipelago's shift toward China and away from its traditional ally of India.

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