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
Ramadan 2025 in the Maldives: Faith Meets Island Life
As the crescent moon nears sight, the Maldives—186 inhabited islands scattered across the Indian Ocean—prepares for Ramadan, a month of fasting and faith set to begin on March 1, 2025. For this
Beijing’s New Measures Disrupt Global Supply Chains
As the trade war between the United States and China intensifies, Beijing is tightening its grip on critical technology, minerals, and engineering talent, creating significant ripples across global supply chains. The Chinese
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: The Architect of Modern Maldives, Half-Written in History
In a historic nod to a towering figure of Maldivian history, a new Dhivehi font inspired by the handwriting of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was unveiled last night, marking a cultural
India’s Jaishankar Calls Out Western Double Standards on Democracy
At the Munich Security Conference, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar did not mince words when it came to the West’s approach to democracy. Speaking before a panel that included Norway’s Prime Minister
Long Queues, Lingering Discontent: Maldives’ Ramadan Tuna Giveaway Sparks Public Backlash
MALÉ, Maldives — Beneath the sweltering February sun, Fathima, a resident of Malé, queued for hours, waiting not for luxury but for a government-promised Ramadan gift: a case of 48 cans of
Western Colonial Mindset, Akin to How Terrorism Narratives Are Used to Undermine Others
In the flickering glow of cable news screens and the endless scroll of digital headlines, a familiar story is taking shape. Iran, a nation of 85 million souls perched at the crossroads
China Seizes the Moment as U.S. Retreats From Global Leadership
In the grand theater of global politics, moments of transition often arrive unannounced. The latest U.S.-China standoff, triggered by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, may seem like just another trade dispute, but
The Rise Of Chinese AI: A Pattern Of Technological Deception
China’s approach to AI development follows its established pattern of intellectual property theft and technological espionage, as evidenced by decades of documented cases across multiple industries. DeepSeek’s suspicious timing and selective censorship
India Poised to Launch Nationwide Air Ambulance Network Using eVTOL Aircraft
India is set to become one of the first nations to deploy an on-road vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air ambulance service nationwide, a move that could transform emergency medical response across
MPs Go Back to School—But Can They Keep Up?
In a curious twist of Maldivian politics, the Speaker of Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdulla, and 16 MPs will soon be sitting in classrooms as students, pursuing a three-year degree in Sharia and