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
Democracy’s Perils: NSA Ajit Doval Warns of Division and Decay in South Asia and Beyond
New Delhi — National Security Adviser Ajit Doval delivered a stark critique of democracy’s vulnerabilities during the 6th Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance on October 31, 2025, arguing that the system, while
Ghosts in Paradise: Halloween Takes Root in the Maldives
Canareef Resort Maldives, Addu City — On the eve of All Saints’ Day, when much of the world traded candy corn for carved pumpkins under gray skies, the Maldives offered a different kind
In the Netherlands, a Progressive Victory Rekindles Hope Among Muslim Communities
AMSTERDAM — For many Dutch Muslims, the liberal-progressive party D66’s electoral victory this week was more than a political shift. It was a moment of reprieve. After years of rising anti-immigrant sentiment
Youth Minister and State Minister Awarded Millions in Media Grants Before Scheme Reversal
MALÉ, Maldives — In a swift reversal following public outcry, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts has cancelled its decision to allocate MVR 27.9 million to 18 private media outlets
Islamic Minister’s Son Among Hundreds Named in Vape Smuggling Fine List
MALÉ, Maldives — The eldest son of Islamic Minister Dr. Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed has been named in a government list of individuals who have failed to pay fines for violating the
From Legislature to Oversight: Maldives Repeats a Controversial Power Move
MALÉ, Maldives — In a move that echoes a controversial precedent set during the previous administration, the Maldives has once again placed a sitting Member of Parliament at the helm of its judiciary.
State-Owned Enterprises Stretch Their Mandates, Raising Concerns Among Local Firms
DUBAI — The first batch of ambulances procured under a Maldivian government initiative has passed inspection in Dubai. Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), the state-owned enterprise is overseeing the purchase. Eighteen vehicles were
India’s Aviation Ambitions Take Flight with Russian Jet Partnership
NEW DELHI — In a move poised to reshape the global civil aviation landscape, India has inked a landmark agreement with Russia to co-produce the SJ-100, a domestically manufactured passenger aircraft that
Police Board Moves to Dismiss Four Officers in Money Deposit Inquiry
MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives Police Service’s disciplinary board has recommended the dismissal of four officers accused of depositing unusually large sums into their personal accounts, a decision that has thrust the
First Lady Urges Youth to Embrace Skills Training Amid Polytechnic’s Golden Jubilee
MALE’, Maldives —First Lady Sajidha Mohamed on Tuesday implored young Maldivians to channel their innate talents into practical skills, warning that true national progress hinges on “minds and hands” sharpened by discipline