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
The Philippines’ Expanding Security Web against China: Taiwan at the Core
China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait has reshaped Asia’s security dynamics. Actions such as the militarisation of disputed features, increased maritime patrols, and frequent incursions near Taiwan
Media Reacts to PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech: Ambition, Tough Rhetoric, and Vision for 2047
New Delhi, — Indian media outlets have offered wide-ranging analysis of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record-breaking Independence Day address, delivered from the Red Fort on August 15. News reports, opinion columns, and
President graces handover ceremony of Türkiye Navy ship gifted to MNDF
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday presided over a ceremony in Hulhumalé marking the handover of the Dharumavantha, a warship donated to the Maldives by Türkiye and the largest vessel in the
President extends Independence Day greetings to the President and the Prime Minister of India
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu sent Independence Day greetings to India’s leaders on Thursday, calling the country a “trusted development partner” of the Maldives. In a message posted on X, President Muizzu congratulated
President attends “Ihusaas” Solo Art Exhibition
At the National Art Gallery in Malé this week, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu walked quietly among walls alive with color. He was there for “Ihusaas,” a solo exhibition by Abdulla Faiz, whose
Modi’s Marathon Independence Day Speech Sets Record, Signals Economic and Political Resolve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest-ever Independence Day address Friday morning, speaking for 103 minutes from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The speech, his twelfth consecutive on August 15, marked
U.S. and Maldives Celebrate 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties with Historical Reflections
MALE’, Maldives — On the eve of a milestone anniversary, the United States Embassy in Male’ commemorated 60 years of diplomatic relations with the Maldives, a partnership that began in August 1965
Abdullah Faiz’s IHUSAAS: Painting Emotions Across Borders at Malé’s National Art Gallery
As I step into the National Art Gallery in Malé on this balmy August afternoon, the air hums with a quiet energy. The IHUSAAS exhibition, running from August 6th to 16th, fills
Political Rift in Maldives Exposes Tensions in Ruling Party
MALE’, Maldives, — A public feud within the Maldives’ ruling coalition has laid bare tensions in the People’s National Congress (PNC), raising questions about its unity under President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu as
Maldives Customs Service Launches Training on Dual-Use Item Trade Management
Malé, Maldives – The Maldives Customs Service, in collaboration with experts from the European Union’s Partnership for Peace (EU P2P) Programme, has kicked off a two-day training session focused on the legal