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 and Saudi Arabia Expand Trade Ties with New Agreement
MALE, Maldives — Saudi Arabia has approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Maldives to boost commercial cooperation between the two nations. The agreement, endorsed by the Saudi Council of Ministers,
Maldives Achieves Aviation Milestone with Prestigious European Certification
MALÉ, Maldives—In a landmark achievement for the nation’s aviation industry, Island Aviation, the operator of the national carrier Maldivian, has become the first company in the Maldives to receive the coveted European
Is Qasim Ibrahim Defending Democracy or Undermining It?
Ahmed Shamheed, a former transport minister and now an MP, confronted an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation over the Maldives’ soaring debt during a heated parliamentary committee session. The session, chaired by
India and Maldives Strengthen Parliamentary Cooperation with New Agreement
New Delhi — In a move reinforcing the growing institutional ties between India and the Maldives, the parliaments of both nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), setting the stage for expanded
Opinion | It’s Time to Rethink Engagement with Russia
By: Ali Fauzy The Hon. Consul of Russia in the Maldives The world is at a crossroads. For decades, the global community has oscillated between cooperation and confrontation, with nations often opting
The Man Who Won’t Let Radio Die
In a world where digital screens dominate attention spans, Wadi Ismail remains tuned in to a different frequency. A lifelong radio enthusiast and self-proclaimed publisher, he has spent time, energy, and resources
Opinion | A Reckoning for U.S. Power at the U.N.?
The United States’ recent departures from international organizations like the World Health Organization and the United Nations Human Rights Council are more than just policy shifts; they are a signal of a
Broker Trump and Contractor Netanyahu: A Deal with No Buyers
Confusion, opportunism, and a dangerous disregard for international law—such is the essence of Broker Trump’s latest vision for Gaza. With the flair of a real estate mogul peddling distressed properties, Donald Trump
The Perils of Indifference: When Public Officials Fail the People
MALE’, Maldives—The chamber of the People’s Majlis reverberated last week with an uncomfortable silence after MP Abdul Rahman of Addu Meedhoo stood up to voice an extraordinary grievance. In a letter addressed
Deputy Speaker Emphasizes Democracy and Cooperation at Regional Conference in Lahore
LAHORE, Pakistan — The First Joint Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asia and CPA South-East Asia Regional Conference commenced on Friday with an inspiring inaugural address by Hon. Ahmed Nazim, Deputy Speaker of