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
Maldives Reasserts Maritime Rights as President Muizzu Withdraws 2022 Letter and Orders Review of ITLOS Case
The Maldives has moved to reassert its long‑standing maritime position in the Indian Ocean, with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu formally withdrawing a 2022 letter that had shifted the country’s stance in favour
From shore to open sea: How India’s first marine fish farming project is reshaping coastal livelihoods
India’s launch of its first open-sea marine fish farming project marks a decisive transition in how the country engages with its vast maritime domain. Located in the Andaman Sea near North Bay,
A Three‑Hour Blueprint: Muizzu’s Longest‑Ever Address Signals Ambitious Shift
In a three‑hour presidential address delivered before the opening session of the People’s Majlis, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu concluded his third Presidential Address at noon — marking the longest such speech in
In Third Presidential Address, President Pledges Economic Overhaul, Tourism Expansion and Legal Action on Maritime Dispute
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu began delivering his third presidential address at 9 a.m., opening with a defence of his administration’s record and a pledge to accelerate reforms in the year ahead. Muizzu
Maldives Pension Office CEO Resigns Amid Dispute Over Government‑Backed Bond Plan
The leadership crisis at the Maldives Pension Office has deepened after Chief Executive Officer Sujatha Haleem resigned from her post. Her departure follows growing tension over a government‑driven plan to channel billions
Maldives Faces Rising Tensions as Ex‑Pension Board Member Warns of Inflation Risks From MVR 2.4 Billion Bond Plan
Sarvash Adam, who resigned from the Pension Office board as the representative for private businesses, has issued a sharp warning over the government’s proposed MVR 2.4 billion “dual‑currency” bond. He says the
Maldives Fertility Centre Expands Outreach as Nation Confronts Declining Birthrate
A fertility centre newly opened at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital is emerging as a key institution in the Maldives’ efforts to address a steadily declining fertility rate, according to senior clinicians overseeing
Ramadan Gift Distribution Speeds Up as More Than 27,000 Cases Delivered in the Capital
The government has accelerated the distribution of Ramadan gift packages this year, with officials reporting a smoother and faster process than in previous years. More than 27,000 cases of canned fish have
Special Envoy Resigns Amid Epstein Revelations and Questions Over His Saudi Red Sea Role
Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan, the Special Envoy to the President and a former president of the Maldives, resigned on Tuesday following the release of U.S. Justice Department communications that show he maintained
More Than MVR 1 Million Lost to Scams in January
More than one million rufiyaa was lost to scams last month, according to new figures released by the Maldives Police Service. Officers recovered MVR 630,319.15 from reported cases. Police said 189 incidents