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
President Muizzu’s Government Close to Collapse, Claims Former President Nasheed
MALE’ — Former President and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed has launched a sharp attack on the administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, claiming the current government is teetering on
Ooredoo Maldives Marks Anniversary with Free 21GB Data Giveaway
MALE’ — Ooredoo Maldives is celebrating its company anniversary on Saturday by offering a complimentary 21-gigabyte data package to all its mobile customers. The promotional offer, framed as a celebratory gift to
President Muizzu to Establish Two Advisory Councils with Up to 150 Experts
MALE’— President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to form two high-level advisory bodies to guide government policy, including a comprehensive national council that will draw on the expertise of up to
Kulhudhuffushi Eyes Tourist Boost with Intentional Shipwreck Project
KULHUDHUFFUSHI — In an effort to draw more travellers to the northern atolls, the Kulhudhuffushi City Council has allocated funds in its latest municipal budget to intentionally scuttle a vessel off its
Maldives-Turkey Trade Pact Comes Into Force
MALE’ — A bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement between the Maldives and Turkey officially took effect on Saturday, marking a key milestone in deepening economic ties between the two nations. The Ministry of
Maldives Opens Door to Fish Exports to Turkey as Trade Deal Takes Effect
MALE’ — The Maldives has secured direct access for its seafood products into Turkey’s vast consumer market following the official implementation of a preferential trade agreement between the two nations, the Maldivian
Maldives and India Link Digital Payment Systems to Boost Cross-Border Trade
MALE’ — The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has officially linked the country’s instant payment system, Favara, with India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), launching a digital cross-border transfer mechanism designed to streamline remittances,
First Maldivian Takes the Helm at Asian Bankers Association
MALE’ — In a milestone for the nation’s financial sector, Mohamed Shareef, chief executive and managing director of the Bank of Maldives, has been named chairman of the Asian Bankers Association. He
Squalls and Heavy Seas Batter Maldives, Leaving Two Missing and Causing Widespread Maritime and Flight Disruptions
MALE’ — A severe Southwest Monsoon weather system battered much of the Maldives on Friday, triggering dangerous maritime accidents, flight diversions at the nation’s main international airport, and heavy rainfall across central
Bank of Maldives Posts $84 Million First-Half Net Profit as Foreign Exchange Demand Soars
MALE’, — Bank of Maldives (BML) reported a robust financial performance for the first half of 2026, delivering a net profit after tax of 1.3 billion Maldivian rufiyaa ($84.3 million) driven by