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
Donkeys Over Diplomacy: Germany’s New Humanitarian Priority
OPPENHEIM, Germany — In a dazzling display of European compassion, four donkeys—Anna, Elsa, Greta, and Rudi—have successfully crossed the geopolitical minefield of Gaza to find themselves in the lush pastures of Oppenheim,
Majlis Committee Moves to Suspend Police Chief Amid Corruption Scandal
Malé, Maldives — In a rare move, the Finance Committee of the People’s Majlis has approved the suspension of Police Commissioner Ismail Naveen and six senior officers, citing alleged corruption tied to
Maldives Moves to Cut Privileges for Former Presidents and Vice Presidents
MALÉ, Maldives — Parliament began debate this week on a government‑backed amendment to the Former Presidents’ Allowances and Protection Act, a measure that would sharply reduce the benefits granted to past leaders
Judicial Staff Challenge Salary Changes, Demand Clarity From Government
MALÉ, Maldives — Dozens of High Court employees staged a protest at the Department of Judicial Administration, demanding clarity over recent changes to the national pay framework that they fear will erode
In Maldives, Public Disclosure of Personal Data Sparks Debate on Privacy
MALÉ, Maldives — Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed, the Islamic minister in President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s government and a senior religious figure who previously held the same post under an earlier administration, sparked
Majlis Weighs Bill to Criminalize Dangerous Driving
MALÉ, Maldives — Lawmakers in the Maldives have introduced a bill that would, for the first time, make reckless driving a criminal offense, carrying penalties as severe as 20 years in prison
Judicial Commission Seeks Removal of Judge Amid Misconduct Probes
MALÉ, Maldives — The Judicial Service Commission has asked Parliament to remove Criminal Court Judge Hussain Faiz Rashaad from office, citing violations of the Constitution and laws in a string of controversial
Maldives High Commissioner Back in Islamabad, No Explanation Given
MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldivian ambassador to Pakistan, Mohammad Thoha, has quietly returned to Islamabad after a yearlong absence, reigniting questions about the country’s diplomatic posture toward Afghanistan’s Taliban government. Thoha was
Death penalty against Sheikh Hasina bad in law, ploy to keep her away from election scene
In any civilized society, the principles of jurisprudence require that a person under trial, however grave the charges against one may be, must be allowed to defend oneself in a court of
Handing Over Hasina? India’s Test of Law and Leadership
NEW DELHI — Extradition treaties are meant to be straightforward instruments of international law: a country requests, another complies. Yet Bangladesh’s demand that India hand over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has