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 Disability Register Reveals Over 14,000 Individuals Across Diverse Categories
MALE’, Maldives — As of June 2024, the Maldives has recorded 14,412 individuals in its national disability register, offering a detailed snapshot of the country’s efforts to document and support its disabled
India’s Stellar Leap: Astronaut’s ISS Mission Showcases ISRO’s Vision and IT Prowess
BENGALURU, India — High above Earth, Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla gazes out from the International Space Station, the first Indian astronaut to reach this orbiting laboratory. As he prepares to undock as
Broken Trust Sparks Medical Violence across China
In recent years, China’s healthcare system has been facing a disturbing and violent undercurrent that is now boiling over. Attacks on medical personnel, once rare have become alarmingly frequent, sparking public outrage,
Modi’s Potential Maldives Visit Signals Stronger Ties as Trade Talks Advance
MALE’, Maldives — News in New Delhi is abuzz with reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the Maldives to celebrate the nation’s 60th independence anniversary on July 26, a move
Jetex’s $125 Million Bet on Maldives Luxury Faces Government’s Leisurely Pace
MALÉ, Maldives – At Jetex, a private aviation company redefining luxury travel, the goal is clear: when a flight touches down, guests are whisked to their waiting cars within minutes, with luggage
Officials Denounce Charges Against Youth Protesters
MALÉ, Maldives – Prominent Maldivian political figures, including the Mayor of Malé City and the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson, have strongly condemned the decision to press criminal charges against two
Majlis Delegation Conducts Benchmarking Mission in Seychelles
VICTORIA, Seychelles — A high-level delegation from the Peoples’ Majlis embarked on a benchmarking mission to Seychelles this week, seeking to study the island nation’s legislative and judicial systems as part of
China’s Envoy Deletes Tweet on Maldives’ 30% E-Commerce Fee
MALE’, Maldives — The Chinese ambassador to the Maldives, Kong Xianhua, quietly deleted a tweet acknowledging a controversial new policy by the Bank of Maldives (BML) that imposes a 30 percent fee
Thilamale Bridge, Backed by India, Signals a New Era of Economic Ambition
MALÉ, Maldives — On a sun-drenched morning in the Maldives, Minister of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib announced a milestone that has stirred optimism across this archipelago nation: the Thilamale’
Maldives and Singapore Celebrate 50 Years of Ties with State Visit, New Agreements
SINGAPORE — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday, marking a significant moment in the two nations’ 50-year diplomatic relationship during a state visit that underscored shared