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
Why Are the Home Minister and Addu Mayor Trading Barbs?
A political clash has erupted between Home Minister Ali Ihusan and Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar, with both men accusing the other of failing the country’s second‑largest city ahead of the local
Mushrif Unveils ‘Greater Addu’ Vision as Critics Note Gaps in Education and Health
ADDU CITY, — With local council elections approaching, Addu City is confronting a pivotal decision: whether to hand the mayoralty to the opposition MDP for a fifth consecutive term or elect a
President Inspects Progress on Boduthakurufaanu Magu Development Project
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday inspected the ongoing second phase of the Boduthakurufaanu Magu Development Project, visiting the section near the fish market on the northern side of the capital. The
PNC Leader Accuses MDP of Policies ‘Alien to Islam’ at Addu Campaign Rally
ADDU CITY, — The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has consistently pursued policies “alien to Islam” and harmful to the country, PNC Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Falaah said at a campaign rally
Government Says Practical Work on Addu ICT Hub to Begin Soon
ADDU CITY, — Practical work to establish an information and communications technology hub in Addu City will begin shortly, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed said, describing the project as a central pillar of
Hithadhoo Port Positioned as Southern Economic Hub as New Services Launched
ADDU CITY, — Hithadhoo Port is set to become the economic centre of the southern region, the head of Hithadhoo Port Limited (HPL) said on Saturday, as the government inaugurated three major
MPL Awarded Contract to Develop Bonded Zone at Addu Commercial Port
ADDU CITY, — Maldives Ports Limited has been awarded the contract to establish a bonded zone at the commercial port in Addu City, a project the government says will expand regional trade
PNC Declares a Head Start: Seven Per Cent of Seats Won Without an Election
The ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) has already won around seven per cent of the seats in the upcoming local council elections without a contest, the party’s campaign manager, Ibrahim Falaah, said
New Judges Sworn in to High Court and Criminal Court
Three newly appointed judges to the High Court and the Criminal Court were sworn in on Sunday night, after the Judicial Service Commission acted earlier in the week to fill longstanding vacancies.
Maldives Renews Hardline Stance Against Global Terror Networks
The government of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has released an updated roster of proscribed terrorist organizations, underscoring its effort to align more closely with global counterterrorism standards amid shifting regional security dynamics.