The Lyricist and the Mufti: A Search for God in a Divided Age
NEW DELHI — In a quiet hall at the Constitution Club, just a stone’s throw from India’s Parliament, two men sat across from each other to argue a question as old as
China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition
China’s high-speed railway network, a sprawling 30,000-mile marvel, stands as a symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. Launched under Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision in 2013, it has grown into one of the
A Golden Jubilee of Friendship: Viet Nam and the Maldives Move forward to a New Path
By Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Maldives As Viet Nam and the Maldives approach the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we
Tourism Minister Leads High-Level Delegation to Russia in First Official Mission Under Muizzu Administration
Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen has led a high-level Maldivian delegation to Russia to shore up tourism ties and boost flight connectivity between the two countries. This marks the first
Internal Staffer Leaked Male’ Taxi App Data for Political Motives, Says MTCC
The massive leak of personal user data from the newly launched “Male’ Taxi Line” app was an inside job carried out by an employee driven by political motives, the Maldives Transport and
Yameen’s Defense Lawyer Adam Shameem Appointed Chief Judicial Administrator
Legal practitioner Adam Shameem has been named the new Chief Judicial Administrator, taking over the top spot at the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA). Announcing the decision, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)
Over MVR 17 Million Paid Out to Single Parents in Poverty Last Month
More than MVR 17 million was distributed to single parents living in poverty across the Maldives last month, new figures from the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) show. According to NSPA’s monthly
Maldives Turns to India’s Serum Institute to Secure Essential Vaccine and Medicine Supply
State Pharmaceuticals has kicked off talks with India’s Serum Institute—the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer—to fix supply lines and head off shortages of essential vaccines, medicines, and medical gear across the country. The
Budget Secured for New Correctional Facility in Himmafushi: Minister Ihusan
Budget has been secured to build a brand-new correctional facility in K. Himmafushi, alongside broader expansions in the Malé area, Homeland Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihusan announced. Speaking as the chief
Power Outage Forces Suspension of Majlis Debate on Foreign Contractor Tax Hikes
A power outage inside the People’s Majlis forced the suspension of today’s sitting right as lawmakers were locked in a fiery debate over foreign investment and tax loopholes. The blackout hit at
Shahid Thanks Addu Supporters as Campaign Trail Heats Up Following Primary Announcement
Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has extended his gratitude to the residents of Addu City after wrapping up a tour of the southern atoll, following his announcement to contest the Maldivian Democratic
Indian Woman Remanded for 30 Days After 2.4kg Drug Bust at VIA
An Indian woman caught trying to smuggle over two kilograms of narcotics into Velana International Airport (VIA) has been remanded in custody for 30 days by the Criminal Court. The suspect, identified
Over Half a Kilo of Drugs Seized in Maafannu Raid, One Arrested
Police have arrested a 37-year-old man after seizing over half a kilogram of suspected narcotics during a raid on a house in Maafannu, Male’. The operation was launched on August 13 following