U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the political crisis in the Maldives, as China works to find a solution to avoid tensions with India, The Hindu reported Feb. 9. The Maldives is facing a political crisis that may impact the regional rivalry between India and China . On Feb. 5, Maldivian President Abdullah Yameen declared a 15-day state of emergency and ordered the arrests of two Supreme Court judges and former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.