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
Three Strikes Against the Press in the Maldives
MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives marked Democracy Day with three incidents that underscored the mounting pressure on press freedom, even as journalists protested a contentious bill they say could throttle independent reporting.
On Democracy Day, Press Freedom in the Maldives Hangs in the Balance
MALÉ, Maldives — As the world observed International Democracy Day on 15 September, the Maldives was gripped by political unrest, its fragile commitment to free expression facing one of its toughest tests
When Coffee Giant Sips Defeat: Starbucks and the Parody Paradox
In a twist that would make even the most stoic barista choke on their oat milk latte, Starbucks, the emerald-crowned titan of the coffee world, has been served a frothy cup of
China’s Island-Building Devastates South China Sea Reefs
The Maldives, a nation intricately tied to its coral reefs for tourism, fisheries, and coastal protection, understands the complex balance between development and environmental preservation. Like many coastal nations, the Maldives has
When Democracy Is Sent to the ICU, Gen Z Becomes Its Lifeline: Nepal’s Youth-Led Revolt Shakes South Asia’s Political Order
KATHMANDU — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, as smoke billowed from the charred remains of Nepal’s Supreme Court and the Singha Durbar government complex, a generation long dismissed as “too
An Institutional History Told in Stamps: The Maldives Postal Service
The Maldives postal service, an institution that has long been a vital thread in the nation’s fabric, was honored by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on World Post Day. “The post has provided
President Urges Climate Action and Trade Cooperation at SCO Summit in Tianjin
TIANJIN, China, — In a compelling address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit’s “SCO Plus” meeting, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu called for urgent climate action, enhanced trade connectivity, and a revitalized
Modi’s Tianjin Triumph: A Masterclass in Diplomacy Reinforces India’s Global Pivot
TIANJIN, China — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here have solidified India’s position as a pivotal force in Eurasian diplomacy, with his bilateral meeting with
Maldives and China Pledge to Deepen Ties in High-Level Tianjin Talks
TIANJIN, China — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with President Xi Jinping on Sunday at the Tianjin Yingbin Hotel, in a summit aimed at bolstering the already robust ties between the two
A Life that Built an Industry: Remembering MU Manik, the Quiet Pioneer of Maldivian Tourism
In the quiet hours of Saturday morning, at 6:30 am in Singapore, the Maldives lost one of its greatest visionaries. Mohamed Umar “MU” Manik, the man whose grit and foresight helped turn