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
Beyond the Postcard: Maldives President Woos German Capital with a Blueprint for Resilience
BERLIN — For decades, the Maldives has been defined by a narrative of fragility, portrayed by successive leaders as vulnerable, dependent nation bound by the narrow scripts usually reserved for small island
Parliament Committee Probes Loss of MVR 3.7 Million in Maldives Gas Advance Payment
MALE’, Maldives — The State Owned Enterprises Committee of the People’s Majlis has opened an inquiry into the loss of MVR 3.7 million paid in advance by Maldives Gas to a Dubai‑based
Majlis Approves Constitutional Amendment to Merge Presidential and Parliamentary Elections
MALE’, Maldives — The People’s Majlis has approved a constitutional amendment that would merge future presidential and parliamentary elections, a change the government argues will reduce costs and ease the burden on
Maldivian Special Forces Win Gold in Pakistan Military Contest
MALE’, Maldives — The Special Forces of the Maldivian National Defence Force have won a gold medal at the Pakistan Army Team Spirit competition, a result President Dr Mohamed Muizzu described as
Gas Shipment Expected Next Week as STO Moves to Reassert Control Over Supply
A long‑awaited shipment of cooking gas is due to reach the Maldives in the coming week, with officials indicating it will arrive by or before 18 February, offering relief after weeks of
Maldives Celebrates Tourism Boom but Offers No Welcome for a Landmark Cruise Arrival
When the Carnival class Queen Anne sails into Malé on 14 February 2026, more than 2,600 visitors will disembark into a country that has just celebrated one of its strongest tourism years
Islamic Ministry Fined for Missing RTI Hearing as Government Stresses Transparency
The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined the Islamic Ministry 700 rufiyaa after it failed to attend a scheduled hearing on two unresolved Right to Information requests. The office said the ministry had
Thinadhoo Council Halts All Entertainment for Ramadan Observance
Thinadhoo City Council has moved to suspend all entertainment and sporting activities throughout the coming month of Ramadan, saying the community should give full priority to worship and reflection. In an announcement
Chief Justice Announces Task Force to Tackle Court Backlog by 2026
Chief Justice Abdul Ghani Mohammed has pledged a sweeping effort to clear the country’s mounting backlog of court cases, announcing that a dedicated task force will begin work immediately to address delays
Parliamentary Committee Backs Plan to Combine Presidential and Parliamentary Elections
A key parliamentary committee has approved a constitutional amendment that would allow presidential and parliamentary elections to be held on the same day, a move that would also shorten the current Majlis’