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
Ministry of Social and Family Development Launches Raid to Save Nonexistent Child, Declares Mission ‘A Triumph of Imaginative Governance’
MALE, MALDIVES — In a bold display of bureaucratic foresight that’s left child welfare experts scratching their heads and imaginary children running for cover, the Ministry of Social and Family Development reportedly
China’s physical coercion against Philippines may escalate tensions in the South China Sea
Tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) are set to escalate further after a Chinese ship rammed a Filipino vessel, while two other ships were targeted with water cannons. Beijing’s actions signal
From Relief to Leadership: India’s Rise as a Humanitarian First Responder
India’s foreign policy has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, evolving from a largely reactive posture to one that is proactive, compassionate, and strategically engaged. At the heart of this evolution
Debt diplomacy and its impact on national sovereignty
Pakistan has become one of the most cited examples of China’s alleged “debt-trap diplomacy,” the practice in which Beijing extends large loans to developing countries that later struggle to repay, leaving them
Maldives Assumes Chairpersonship of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Asia Region
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Maldives has been elected as the new Chair of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asia Region for the next three years. The decision was made during the CPA
Maldives Makes History as First Nation to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B
In a landmark achievement for global health, the Maldives was celebrated on Monday as the world’s first nation to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, a milestone officially validated
Deputy Speaker Highlights Strength of Commonwealth Partnership at CPA Conference in Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados — The Deputy Speaker Hon. Ahmed Nazim, delivered a compelling address at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference in Barbados, reaffirming the Maldives’ deep commitment to the Commonwealth’s shared
Bangladesh Envoy Presents Credentials to President Muizzu, Signaling Deeper Ties
MALÉ, Maldives — Dr. Mohammed Nazmul Islam, Bangladesh’s newly appointed high commissioner to the Maldives, formally presented his credentials on Sunday to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, in a ceremony that underscored the
Russia Awards Scholarships to Maldivian Students, Opens Applications for More
MALE’, Maldives — In a small ceremony at the Russian Consulate here, two ambitious Maldivian students received a boost toward their dreams of studying abroad, courtesy of the Russian government. Aleksei Idamkin,
China’s Balancing Act in Xinjiang: Development, Control, and Global Perceptions
China has signalled to Uyghur and other ethnic communities that alignment with the Communist Party’s vision remains central to their future. Marking the 70th anniversary of Xinjiang’s designation as an autonomous region,