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
In China, Love Is a Business Deal as Matchmaking Booms
BEIJING — In a rapidly modernizing China, love and marriage have become less about romance and more about financial transactions. The country’s booming economy, coupled with deep-rooted social expectations, has transformed relationships
Speaker’s Son Dismissed as Tourism Minister, Stirring Talk of Rift with President
In a sudden move on Tuesday, Ibrahim Faisal, son of Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdullah, was dismissed from his position as Minister of Tourism, sparking speculation about a rift between Speaker Abdul
President Dismisses Tourism Minister, Transfers Oversight to Economic Portfolio
In a move that has stirred speculation within the government, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has dismissed Ibrahim Faisal from his position as Minister of Tourism. The announcement, made today, did not specify
Shilpa Shetty Welcomed in Maldives as Tourism Minister Eyes Bollywood Boost
Malé, Maldives — Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal extended a warm welcome to Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who arrived in the Maldives with her family for a holiday. The Indian actress, known
Exodus from Xi’s China: Economic Turmoil and Political Repression Drive Record Departures
BEIJING — In a Lunar New Year address that struck a tone of both resilience and caution, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for renewed efforts to counter mounting economic risks and external
Big Goals, Bigger Promises: Will Dr. Muizzu Deliver on R. Atoll’s FIFA Dreams?
Promises, as politicians often demonstrate, are the lighter load to carry. Delivery, however, is the true test of weight—and the alphabet reminds us D comes before P. On a visit to R.
The CCP’s Dangerous Pursuit of Military Dominance: A Critical Analysis
The recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Chinese entities underscore a growing concern over the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) aggressive pursuit of military dominance through its Military-Civil Fusion strategy. The
Maldivian Airlines Launches First Wide-Body Flight to China, Eyes Global Expansion
Malé, Maldives — In a move aimed at boosting regional and international connectivity, Maldivian Airlines took to the skies this week with its first wide-body aircraft, flying from Chengdu, China, to the
Maldives Bets Big on Regional Connectivity with Fainu Airport Project
RAA ATOLL, Maldives — In a bold move to bolster regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu announced plans to develop an airport on Fainu Island, a small community
Fortune-Tellers in Paradise: Maldives Cracks Down on Visa-Violating Diviners
Malé, Maldives — In a plot twist worthy of a soap opera, Maldives Immigration announced today that three foreigners, allegedly advertising spiritual healing and fortune-telling services, were detained for violating their visas.