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 Muizzu Calls China a Steadfast Partner as Maldives Marks Beijing’s National Day
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to expanding ties with Beijing, calling China a crucial and steadfast partner in the development journey of the Maldives. Extending warm greetings to
Over 900 Police Cases Filed Last Month as Theft Tops National Figures
The Maldives Police Service logged 924 cases in September, with petty theft and property crimes making up nearly a third of all reported offenses across the country, according to fresh data released
Opposition Trying to Block Rasmale Project for Political Gain, Says Mahloof
Former Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof, who currently serves as the Maldivian Ambassador to Japan, has accused opposition political parties of trying to sabotage the massive Rasmale development project strictly out of fear
RasMalé Plan: Nasheed Endorses Residency Concept, Demands Openness
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has voiced broad support for the government’s policy framework regarding the ambitious Ras Malé development project, endorsing plans to introduce a foreign residency scheme while calling on the
Azima Shakoor: From Legal Architect of GMR Cancellation to Defender of RasMalé Lease
In a detailed social media statement, Principal Secretary to the President Aishath Azima Shakoor outlined key arguments on foreign investment and national development, warning that deterring investors for short-term political gain ultimately
AG Hits Back at Yameen Over Long-Term Land Lease Controversies
Attorney General Ahmed Usham has hit back at criticism from former President Abdulla Yameen over the government’s plan to lease land in the Ras Malé development project for 99 years, pointing out
STO Brings India’s Famous Amul Brand to Maldivian Consumers
State Trading Organization (STO) General Trading has officially launched products from the renowned Indian dairy brand “Amul” at the ongoing Hotel Asia Exhibition. The products were formally unveiled during a special ceremony
Spikes, bullets and brutality: Pakistani state’s war on protesters
Holding a protest is a democratic right, and people are allowed by the government of the day to express their anger and demands. However, it is not the case in Pakistan. The
Maldivian Jails to Meet International Standards Within Five Years, Says Ihusaan
Maldivian prisons will be fully transformed into international-standard rehabilitation centres over the next five years, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan said on PSM’s “Ahaa” public forum. Responding to a
Jamiyyath Salaf Launches Study into Rasmalé Waterfront Project Amid Growing Concerns
Jamiyyath Salaf has launched a review into the government’s planned “Maldives Waterfront and Marina” project in Rasmalé to address public concerns surrounding the massive development. Speaking on the initiative, Jamiyyath Salaf spokesperson