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
Maldives Grapples with Surge in Dangerous Party Drugs, Prompting Urgent Warning
Male’, Maldives — A surge in dangerous party drugs like mephedrone and synthetic opioids has taken hold in the country, prompting an urgent warning from the National Drug Agency about rising addiction
India Expels Pakistani Nationals After Deadly Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
NEW DELHI,— A deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, has prompted India to expel hundreds of Pakistani nationals holding short-term visas. The attack, attributed
The Baisaran Massacre: India’s Resolve Faces Terrorists’ Cynical Play
PAHALGAM, India — The serene meadows of Baisaran, often dubbed Kashmir’s “mini Switzerland,” became a scene of unimaginable horror on April 22, when terrorists unleashed a meticulously planned massacre, gunning down 26
President Embarks on First Official Visit to Malaysia
Male’ — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu departed for Malaysia on Sunday morning, marking his first official visit to the country. The trip, at the invitation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, underscores the
Presidential Commission Announced to Investigate the Case of Yumnu Rasheed Amid Growing Public Outcry
Male’, — Under mounting public pressure and five consecutive nights of protests, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu late Saturday announced the formation of a special presidential commission to investigate the case of Hawwa
Yumnu Flown to Malaysia, Family Rallies in Fundraising Effort
Hawa Yumnu Rasheed, who was seriously injured after falling from a building, has been flown to Malaysia for further treatment, after an outpouring of public support helped her family raise additional funds
China’s Port Numbers Look Impressive. Whistleblowers Say It’s Mostly for Show.
China says its ports are the busiest in the world. The People’s Daily, the Chinese Communist Party’s outlet, proudly announced that in 2024, the country’s ports handled a whopping 17.6 billion tons
Prosecutor Demands Police Accountability as Commissioner Quits Amid Youth-Led Protests
Male’ — Police Commissioner Ali Shujau resigned Saturday under intensifying public pressure, as outrage over the case of 21-year-old Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed spilled into nightly street protests led by Gen Z activists.
Gen Z Demonstrators Demand Accountability Amid Growing Political Fallout
Update: Three additional members, Aiminath Rabab, Nimal Hameed, and Fatimath Raia Sharif, have resigned from the Presidential Youth Advisory Board, bringing the total to four. Malé, — For the third night in
Maldives to Evacuate Injured Woman to Malaysia for Treatment After Nine-Story Fall
Male’ — A 21-year-old woman who suffered catastrophic injuries after plunging from the ninth floor of a building in the capital is being prepared for emergency medical evacuation to Malaysia, with government