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Times of Oman
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Muizzu's narrative collapsed under his own words, people of India and Maldives deserve apology: MDP chief Abdulla Shahid
Male : Maldivian Democratic Party president Abdulla Shahid has demanded an apology from Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu over the claims he made in the 2023 presidential campaign. In a post on X, Shahid said that Muizzu tried to spread "false claims" in regards to Maldives' relations with India but now has taken an opposite stand over the same remarks. "After years of false claims, President Muizzu has now confirmed there are no "serious concerns" with the bilateral agreements between Maldives and India. He won the 2023 presidential election on the back of a campaign that claimed these agreements threatened our sovereignty and territorial integrity. That narrative has now collapsed under his own words," he said. Former Maldivian minister of foreign affairs said remarks made by Muizzu for India in the run-up to the polls "spread fear" and harmed the image of Maldives across the world. "It spread fear, broke trust, and damaged Maldives' reputation globally. The people of Maldives and India deserve an apology and a serious accounting for the harm caused," he said. Earlier in 2024, a massive row was triggered between India and Maldives under the Muizzu presidency after the Maldives deputy minister, along with other cabinet members and government officials, made disparaging references to PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit. Indians, including cricketers and film celebrities, came out in open support in promoting local beach destinations and other tourist spots. The Maldives government distanced itself from the remarks made by its ministers. Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer said that these remarks against foreign leaders are "unacceptable" and do not reflect the official position of the Maldives government. Also, the Ministry of External Affairs on May 9 confirmed the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives and the "deputation of competent persons" to the archipelago nation. The removal of Indian troops from the country was the one of the election promises of Muizzu's party during the poll campaign. Muizzu said that "no Indian military personnel" will remain in the country after May 10, "be it in uniform or civilian clothing," Maldives-based The Edition reported on March 15, 2023.
Axios
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Desmond Scott shows off diverse Houston cuisine in Hollywood
Barbecue brisket bao buns and bacon jalapeño stuffed monkey bread are among the Texas-inspired menu items Houston chef and content creator Desmond Scott is bringing to Hollywood. Why it matters: Chef-restaurant collaborations allow diners to experience H-Town's diverse food scene. State of play: This is the first restaurant/bar collaboration for Scott, who is married to fellow content creator Kristy Sarah. The self-taught cook curated a small menu of appetizers and a cocktail that guests and visitors of The Edition hotel in West Hollywood can enjoy through April 6. Along with the aforementioned items, the menu included BBQ carrot bao buns and hamachi crudo (raw yellowtail fish served without rice). What he's saying: Desmond spoke to Axios about how Houston's food scene inspired the menu and where he and Kristy like to eat the most. How did you decide which Houston-inspired items to put on the menu? "Houston is very well known for being such a melting pot of a city. I think that I really leaned into the things that I personally love. For example, the monkey bread, I took inspiration from soul food and tried to build out something that was just unique." "I think Texas barbecue is what I consider to be the best that you can get out there, especially in Houston ... as far as the brisket bao bun, I really wanted to do something that spoke to that, but make it fun and accessible as a bar item." What are your favorite local food trends? "It seems that we're starting to get a lot of ramen spots and places you can get yakiniku and different Japanese cooking experiences. Japanese is probably some of my favorite food." What is your favorite restaurant in Houston? " El Tiempo. The family owns a couple of restaurants within the city." "Between their margaritas, enchiladas and salsas, I think they are really spectacular, and they've been doing really well." What is Kristy's favorite restaurant? "Her favorite is to eat what I make at home." What would you like to accomplish in the next year? "I would love to put out a cookbook and continue to collaborate with different restaurants or hotels. I think it's a really fun way to be involved with the industry."
