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
Steel Hardware Empowers Leaders with Training to Drive Growth
Steel Hardware, a family-owned hardware business, hosted an orientation training for 27 senior and mid-level managers to align with its vision of nurturing individual growth and promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Maldives Vice President Urges Global Action on Glacier Loss at Tajikistan Conference
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — In an address at the High-level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef called for urgent global action to combat the accelerating loss of glaciers, emphasizing
President Appoints First Female Chairman of Maldives Airports Company
MALE’, Maldives —Aisha Noorain Janah has been named chairman of the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), marking the first time a woman has held this pivotal role in the nation’s aviation sector.
China’s Education Shift: Tackling Childcare Costs Head-On
China’s initiative to provide free preschool education reflects a strategic policy shift designed to counteract declining birth rates and alleviate the financial strain on families. Recognizing that the high costs associated with
Two New Banks Approved to Bolster Maldives’ Financial Sector
MALE’, Maldives,— The Monetary Authority of Maldives (MMA) has granted preliminary approvals for two new banks, a move aimed at strengthening and diversifying the nation’s banking sector, according to a recent press
Russia and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Legal Cooperation
MALÉ, Maldives — Aleksei Idamkin, the Consul General of Russia in Malé, held a meeting with Uz. Abbas Shareef, the Prosecutor General of the Maldives, to explore avenues for enhanced bilateral collaboration.
White Paper Movement Still Haunts China’s Leadership
More than two years after the 2022 White Paper Movement ignited in response to the deadly Urumqi fire, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) remains profoundly on edge, treating even the most innocuous
What Is Their Fault?
Look at them. Not as a statistic, not as a headline. Look at their faces. The sunken eyes, the fragile limbs, the quiet cries of pain that echo louder than any weapon.
Maldives Moves to Reform Pretrial Detention with Electronic Monitoring
MALE’, Maldives — In a significant step toward reforming the Maldives’ overburdened criminal justice system, the Prosecutor General’s Office announced on a plan to review the custody of pretrial detainees using electronic
Trump’s Distorted Narrative on South Africa Ignores History, Context and Crime Realities
WASHINGTON — It was meant to be a discussion on trade and minerals. Instead, the Oval Office encounter between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spiraled into