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
China’s EV Challenges: Technology Disputes, Quality Concerns, and Global Implications
Chengdu, China — On a bustling afternoon at Chengdu Tianfu Airport, a BYD electric vehicle spun wildly in circles, its brakes failing in self-driving mode, careening over 100 times in a parking
Maldives Condemns Israeli Minister’s Entry Into Al-Aqsa Mosque
MALE’, Maldives — The government of the Maldives issued a strong condemnation on Monday of Israel’s National Security Minister for entering and praying in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, calling the
Lawmaker Faces Corruption Allegations Amid Leaked Financial Report
The leaked Financial Intelligence Unit report alleges that 42 million Maldivian rufiyaa, equivalent to approximately $2.73 million, flowed through companies linked to ruling party MP Ibrahim Shujau from November 1, 2022, to
Drones Crash at Velana Airport’s Grand Opening, Sparking Police Probe
Police are probing the crash of drones deployed during the opening ceremony of Velana International Airport’s new terminal, following a complaint from the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), which runs the airport.
China’s gray-zone hybrid threats against Taiwan’s Pacific allies
China’s assertive posture in the Indo-Pacific, guided by the Communist Party, pursues a deliberate strategy to undermine regional stability while avoiding outright conflict. By targeting Taiwan’s Pacific allies, including Palau, Beijing deploys
Man Detained After Threat to President on Facebook
MALE’, Maldives — A man has been remanded in custody for 10 days after he allegedly posted a death threat against President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Facebook, the police said Thursday. The
President Hails ‘Enduring Friendship’ With Sri Lanka at State Banquet
MALE’, MALDIVES — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu welcomed Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to the Maldives on Sunday with praise for the “enduring friendship” between their two nations, as the countries
Sri Lankan President’s Visit to Maldives Strengthens Ties
MALE’, Maldives —President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka presided over the signing of a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a treaty, marking deepening ties between
Op-Ed Beyond Optics: Measuring Triumph by Avoiding Red Flags
MALE’, Maldives — As Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day visit to the Maldives on Saturday, the nation took stock of a diplomatic moment that quietly reshaped its relationship with