Boost for Maldives prez as party wins majority in Parliament

In his most significant trial since assuming office as President of the Maldives last year, Mohamed Muizzu emerged victorious in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with the predominant ruling party, the People’s National Congress (PNC), set to secure a “super majority” in the People’s Majlis. The result may be interpreted by numerous observers as a twofold blow to India, as it frees Muizzu.