Cleric Gulen denounces Turkish arrest warrant over failed coup

He highlighted India's role as a "first responder" for the Maldives, emphasising that India's support during critical periods has been fundamental to the stability and security of the island nation.

The development comes after the country's parliament failed to elect a new president to replace Osmani, who assumed office in 2021. In December last year the Balkan country held snap elections after a nearly yearlong political deadlock.

The strike has now entered its 17th day, with employees asserting that they will continue their protest until the Government of PoJK fulfils commitments it had previously agreed to implement. Protesters allege that despite repeated assurances, the authorities have failed to release health allowances and address long-standing grievances related to service conditions.

For weeks, American diplomats sat across the table with officials from Iran and tried to reach a deal. They travelled to Oman and went to Switzerland. They offered incentives, laid out red lines, and kept coming back. In the end, they concluded it was all a waste of time and reported their findings to President Donald Trump.

The Embassy of India in Doha announced that regular consular services would remain suspended on March 2 due to the "prevailing security situation."