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
Woman’s Fall: Family Alleges Police Misconduct
Male’, Maldives, — The family of Hawa Yumnu Rasheed, a 21-year-old Maldivian woman found injured on the rooftop of a warehouse adjacent to H. Fentenoy house on April 18, has revealed new
The Bench and the Boy Scout: A Tale of Loyalty and Leverage in the Maldives
MALE’, Maldives — Hussain Mohammed Haneef is packing up his desk at the High Court, his resignation letter already filed a month ago, set to take effect by May 15, 2025. The Assistant
Maldives Unveils Ambitious Financial Hub to Diversify Economy
HULHUMALÉ, Maldives — On a sunlit morning in the Maldives, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the launch of the Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC), an $8.8 billion project aimed at transforming the island
Indian Naval Ship Sagar Bolsters Maritime Ties with Maldives in Historic Indian Ocean Mission
Male’, Maldives — The Indian naval vessel INS Sunaina, designated as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, arrived in Male’ on Tuesday morning, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between
Aarah and Airwaves: The President’s Charms
Aarah, a serene island near Malé, serves as the exclusive presidential retreat, offering a private sanctuary for the nation’s leaders. Known not for its not so pristine beaches but for its lush
Press Freedom in South Asia: Maldives Shines, but Challenges Persist Across the Region
MALE’, Maldives — On this year’s World Press Freedom Day, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu struck a thoughtful tone, affirming his government’s commitment to a free and responsible press. “Here in the Maldives,
Vizhinjam Port Poised to Transform Indian Ocean Trade, Boosting Maldives and Region
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India — On a balmy Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport (Vizhinjam) in Kerala’s capital, a $1.06 billion project hailed as India’s first deep-water dedicated container transshipment
Court Extends Suspect’s Remand as Commission Vows Swift, Independent Probe
MALE, Maldives — The criminal court on Wednesday extended the detention of Raud Ahmed Zilal, a 21-year-old man implicated in the puzzling fall of Hawa Yumnu Rasheed from a city building, for
Maldives National Emblem on Socks Sparks Outrage and Debate
MALE’, Maldives — A seemingly innocuous pair of socks has ignited a firestorm of controversy in the Maldives. The issue: the country’s national emblem, a revered symbol of sovereignty and Islamic heritage,
Maldives Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with Canada and OIC Through New Appointments
OTTAWA, Canada, and JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — In a pair of diplomatic ceremonies this week, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration reinforced its commitment to deepening international partnerships, with the presentation of credentials