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
President Denounces Israel’s Gaza Offensive, Calls for Global Action
MALE’, Maldives —In a forceful public statement posted to social media, Dr. Mohammed Muizzu, the President of the Maldives, condemned what he described as a “genocidal assault” by Israel in Gaza, accusing
Sports Minister Strengthens Ties with Sri Lanka to Boost Athletic Development
MALE’, Maldives — Abdulla Rafiu, Minister of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation, is forging new pathways for athletic collaboration, meeting recently with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Sunil Kumara Gamage,
India and Maldives Deepen Ties with Launch of 13 New Community Projects
Malé, Maldives — In a demonstration of enduring partnership and people-centric diplomacy, the Government of Maldives (GoM) and the Government of India (GoI) have signed 13 new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under
Maldives Development Bank Denies Salary Dispute With Former CEO
Malé, Maldives — The Development Bank of Maldives (DBM) confirmed on Sunday that its former Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Noel Gregor Paterson-Jones, resigned in March, and denied reports that the
A Cry for Democracy: Abdulla Shahid’s Urgent Plea at the IDU Summit
BRUSSELS — In a packed conference hall at the International Democracy Union (IDU) Forum 2025 Summit, Abdulla Shahid, president of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and former foreign minister, delivered a searing
India’s Support Shines as Maldives Faces China’s Financial Shadow
There is a dangerous financial undercurrent threatening to drown the Maldives in debt. What has become increasingly clear in 2025 is the stark contrast between two approaches to regional diplomacy. India’s steady
U.N. Appoints Hao Zhang of China as Resident Coordinator in Maldives
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Hao Zhang of China as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Maldives, effective May 2, 2025, following approval by the host government. Mr. Zhang
A Digital Dream to Cleanse Corruption: President Muizzu’s Maldives 2.0
In the heart of Malé, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stood before a crowd of officials, foreign experts, and hopeful citizens. The air buzzed with anticipation at the Barceló Nasandhura Malé, where President
Ministry Seeks “Researcher” Who Can Barely Spell “Dhivehi,” Offers Fat Paycheck
Male’, Maldives — In a move that has left the nation both baffled and cackling, the Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture, and Heritage has once again proven it’s the gift that keeps
President Vows Sweeping Criminal Justice Reforms to Ease Prison Overcrowding and Uphold Human Rights
MALE’, Maldives —President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu has pledged to reshape the Maldives’ approach to criminal justice. Speaking on his “With the People” podcast Thursday, the President outlined an ambitious vision to reduce