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
Government Reaffirms Zero Foreign Control Policy Over Maldivian Territory and EEZ
The Maldivian government declared today that no part of the country’s territory or Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will ever be placed under foreign military or surveillance initiatives, reaffirming its strict policy against
AFC Fines Sri Lanka Coach Over Loutish Outburst After 4-0 Defeat to Maldives
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has slapped Sri Lanka Under-20 head coach Mohamed Imran with a USD 5,000 fine following a disgraceful post-match meltdown directed at Maldivian players and officials. The heavy
Government Rejects “Zionist Settlement” Fears Over Ras Malé Deal as Supreme Court Rejects Legal Challenge
Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Dr. Abdulla Muththalib has strongly dismissed allegations that the massive Ras Malé development will allow Israeli or Zionist settlements in the Maldives, calling the claims
The Case of More Provinces – Redrawing Pakistan or Recentralising Power?
In Pakistan, the political establishment’s latest proposal to redraw its provincial map is being marketed as a bold administrative reform designed to improve governance in a country burdened by rapid population growth,
Satellite Photos Expose MVR 2.9 Million Payout for Demolition of Non-Existent Prison Building
An audit report released by the Auditor General’s Office has revealed that the state disbursed more than MVR 2.9 million under former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s administration to demolish a building at
Supreme Court Registrar Rejects Constitutional Challenge Over Ras Malé Land Deal
The Supreme Court Registrar on Sunday rejected a constitutional case filed by lawyer Ali Hussain challenging the government’s agreement to hand over land in Ras Malé to Eagle Hills, ruling that the
Historic UN Resolution Takes Effect to Safeguard Statehood and Maritime Rights of Small Island Nations
Implementation has officially begun on a landmark United Nations resolution aimed at protecting the sovereignty and legal rights of small island states vulnerable to rising sea levels. The unanimous decision by the
No More Obstacles for Online Shopping and E-Commerce, Assures Minister Saeed
Maldivians will face no further difficulties when making purchases on foreign e-commerce and online platforms, Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed assured today. Speaking at a press conference held
Bank of Maldives Named Among World’s Best-Performing Banks by Forbes
The country’s largest financial institution, Bank of Maldives (BML), has earned a place on the prestigious “World’s Top Performing Banks 2026” list compiled by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista.
Velana International Airport Nominated for Two Major World Travel Awards
Velana International Airport (VIA), operated by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), has secured nominations in two major categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2026. The Maldives’ main gateway has been nominated