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
A Constitutional Collision: The Hidden Dangers of Muizzu’s Chagos Claims
For decades, the Republic of Maldives has projected itself onto the global stage as a homogeneous, strictly governed Islamic republic, anchored by a constitution that explicitly ties citizenship to the faith. But
President’s Relative and UAE Deputy Ambassador Axed Over Secret Islands Lease to Indian-Linked Firm
Deputy Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Hassan Waheed has been sacked from his post after acquiring state islands for private resort development through a company in which he holds shares, though
MJA Condemns President’s Office Over Selective Media Access to Presidential Briefing
The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) has strongly condemned the President’s Office for restricting access to yesterday’s press conference held by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, after officials secretly invited select outlets while barring
Yameen Evades Police Inquiry After Claiming Secret Knowledge of Ministry Arson
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has refused to cooperate with a police investigation into the December 2024 Green Building fire, claiming through his legal team that he possesses no special information
Muizzu’s Press Conference: Campaign Promises, Policy and Decisions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held a press conference at the President’s Office on Monday, attended by journalists from 17 outlets and broadcast live on all television channels. The session produced a series
Yameen Said He Knew Who Burned the Building. The Government Took Him at His Word.
There is a story about a professor and a student who thought he was invisible. The student had a habit. Every time the professor began his lecture, the boy would whistle. Softly,
PNC Rally Turns on Yameen as Speakers Line Up to Condemn Former President
The ruling People’s National Congress held a rally in Male’ on Saturday night that turned into an extended public reckoning with former President Abdulla Yameen, with senior party figures taking turns to
Government Spokesman Vows to Press On With Briefings After Adhadhu Reporter Disrupts PSM Studio
A press briefing called in part to address questions about a Wall Street Journal investigation linking the Maldives to sanctions evasion routes for Russia was disrupted on Monday when a reporter from
Yameen Claims Silent Revolution Underway in Majlis, PNC Senior Lawmakers Fire Back
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has alleged that a “silent revolution” is taking shape within the People’s Majlis against President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, claiming that the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC)
Maldives Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Statehood as Ambassador Dr. Zuhuree Presents Credentials
Newly appointed Maldivian Ambassador to Palestine Dr. Ibrahim Zuhuree has officially assumed his post after presenting his letter of credence to Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Varsen Aghabekian. During