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
Pakistan’s groundwater crisis edges toward irreversible collapse
Pakistan’s groundwater crisis has entered a phase that can no longer be described as a distant warning. It is unfolding in real time, reshaping the country’s landscape, its economic foundations and, increasingly,
Islamophobia and the framing of terror
The Delhi Red Fort blast and the earlier Pahalgam attack were acts of terrorism that deserve clear acknowledgment. Yet the way they are narrated in Indian media reveals a deeper problem. Coverage
President Marks Two Years in Office With Sweeping Vision Across Tourism, Healthcare, Education, and Social Policy
MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu marked the second anniversary of his administration with a sweeping set of commitments that touched nearly every corner of national life, from tourism and fisheries
Vice President Vows Rapid Development as Muizzu Government Marks Two Years
Vice President Hussain Mohammed Latheef says the government will continue to provide services to the people despite the economic challenges it faced when taking office two years ago. Speaking in an exclusive
PNC Marks Two Years in Power With Record Rally
MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu declared on Friday night that the ruling People’s National Congress had staged the largest political rally ever held in the Maldives, drawing more than 13,000
Deportation of Foreigners Without Biometrics to Begin Tomorrow
MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu announced Friday night that the government will begin deporting foreigners who have not submitted biometric data, starting tomorrow. Speaking at a massive rally organized by
Contemporary Dilemmas in Pakistan’s Madrassa Education Landscape
Pakistan’s education landscape is marked by a complex and fragmented structure, comprising three parallel systems: government schools, private institutions, and Deeni madrassas. Among these, the madrassa system stands out for its deep
Blue Economy Diversification: Seaweed Farming Begins in Maldives
Launches First Commercial Seaweed Export, Marking a New Chapter in Maldives’ Blue Economy Malé, Maldives — The country has taken a historic step toward diversifying its ocean economy with the country’s first
Maldives Launches First-Ever Degree in Port Management Amid Regional Gaps
MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) and the Maldives National University (MNU) have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding to introduce the country’s first accredited degree in port management, a
Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Marks a Dark Day for Democracy
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a move critics say cements the military’s dominance over civilian institutions and grants sweeping powers and lifetime immunity to Army Chief General