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
Russian Journalists Union Criticizes UNESCO Report for Omitting Attacks on Russian Press
MOSCOW — The Russian Union of Journalists has issued a formal letter to UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, condemning the omission of Russian journalists from the organization’s recent report on press safety, “Safety
Tax Fraud Charges Loom Over Maldives’ Largest Guesthouse Operator
Malé — The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has referred the owners of Kani Hotels, the country’s largest guesthouse business, to the Prosecutor General’s Office on charges of intentional tax evasion. The
Sectarian Violence Surges in Pakistan’s Kurram District, Deepening Shia-Sunni Divides
ISLAMABAD — Sectarian violence has engulfed Pakistan’s Kurram district, where deadly clashes between Shia and Sunni groups have left more than 130 people dead in recent weeks. Despite repeated calls for calm
In Race for 6G, India Emerges as a Key Global Player in Telecom Innovation
NEW DELHI — As the global telecommunications landscape rapidly evolves, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the next technological revolution: 6G wireless networks, a breakthrough technology promising to redefine connectivity
Global Life Expectancy on the Rise, With Maldives Poised for Remarkable Gains
Global life expectancy is steadily increasing, driven by technological advances, better standards of living, and improved healthcare. By 2050, the global average is expected to rise from 73.4 to 77.2 years, but
Maldivians’ Shadowy Role in Levant Conflict Resurfaces Amid Regime’s Fall
HENVEIRU, Malé — In the dimly lit living room of a house in Henveiru ward, steeped in whispered histories of crime and extremism, women gather after the Maghrib prayer. Their purpose is
Maldives Faces Growing Concerns Over Security Gaps, Policy Inconsistencies in Key Institutions
Malé, Maldives — Concerns are mounting over the Maldives’ failure to secure and manage its strategic institutions, as lawmakers highlight systematic ignorance of prescribed policies and inconsistent governance. Despite no major incidents
Indian Tourists Make History Again, Transforming Sri Lanka’s Economy
COLOMBO—Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is on a promising trajectory, with the country inching closer to its ambitious target of 2.3 million tourist arrivals for 2024. The latest data from the Sri Lanka
Even You, Brutus? India Slams U.S. Over Alleged ‘Deep State’ Interference
New Delhi, In an unusual and pointed move, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised serious concerns about the United States’ involvement in media reports critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Maldives Slams Baseless Loan Default Allegations, Exposes Fabrication Campaign
Malé, Maldives — Maldivian officials and independent investigators have dismissed claims of a $750 million loan default as baseless, accusing the report of being part of a deliberate disinformation campaign aimed at