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
A Century-Old Hajj Journey from the Maldives: Tracing President Muizzu’s Family Legacy
MALE’, Maldives — In the annals of Maldivian history, a pilgrimage undertaken 97 years ago, in 1346 AH (1927 AD), resonates with spiritual and familial significance for the nation’s leader, President Dr.
Maldives President Meets Saudi Crown Prince to Bolster Bilateral Ties
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday at Al-Mina Palace, where the two leaders held discussions aimed at deepening the longstanding relationship
MaldivianAero Welcomes Fifth ATR Aircraft with Ceremonial Water Salute
MALE’, Maldives — MaldivianAero, the national airline of the Maldives, marked a significant milestone on Saturday with the arrival of its fifth ATR aircraft, greeted by a traditional water salute at Velana
A Milestone for Maldives: Indian Honeymooner Marks One Millionth Tourist in Historic Year
VELANA, Maldives — In a vibrant celebration of tourism and sustainability, the Maldives welcomed its one millionth tourist of 2025, Kajal Singh and her husband, Indian citizens, who arrived on IndiGo Flight
China’s Evolution: From Tiananmen to Digital Dominance
On June 4, 1989, a lone figure, known as the Tank Man, stood defiantly before a column of advancing tanks in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, becoming an enduring symbol of courage and resistance.
China’s Deflationary Spiral Weakens Consumer Spending and Credit Growth
China’s economy is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent next year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said this week as it trimmed a 10th of a percentage point
Nation Faces Rising Tide of Scams Driven by Greed
A surge of scams has swept through the Maldives, with over MVR 899,000 ($58,000) stolen in just two weeks, according to the Maldives Police Service’s Anti-Scam Centre. Between April 18 and April
Power Outage Paralyzes Capital, Raising Questions About Stelco’s Leadership
MALE’, Maldives — Just eight days after the State Electric Company, known as Stelco, celebrated a prestigious award for its Regional Scarda project, a massive power outage plunged the capital, Male’, and
Maldives Faces Housing Crisis as Unpaid Rents, Costly Land Giveaways, and New Promises Collide
MALE’, Maldives — Maldives, a nation grappling with severe land scarcity, the government is confronting a multifaceted housing crisis that has sparked financial turmoil, public discontent, and ambitious pledges for reform. The
President Outlines Vision for Sovereignty, Economic Growth, and Regional Stability in an Exclusive Interview
Male’, Maldives –In an exclusive interview with Ceylon Today, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu emphasized his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the Maldives’ sovereignty, fostering economic growth, and ensuring the Indian Ocean remains a