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
Chinese Startups Struggle Amid Rising Redemption Requests, IPO Market Freeze
BEIJING, — China’s once-thriving start-up ecosystem is reeling as early-stage investors increasingly invoke redemption rights, a mechanism that allows them to reclaim their investments plus premiums when companies fail to achieve critical
Sugar Storm Hits Maldives: STO Denies Export Freeze as Trade Probe Reveals Complex Diversion Scheme
MALÉ, Maldives — A sophisticated scheme to divert Indian sugar exports meant for Maldives to Sri Lanka has triggered a federal investigation, leading to the detention of multiple shipments and raising concerns
Maldives Nets Major Drug Hauls Worth $65 Million in Twin Operations
MALÉ, Maldives — In one of the largest drug seizures in recent Maldivian history, authorities intercepted nearly 470 kilograms of narcotics from a Sri Lankan vessel on Sunday, while a separate customs
India and Maldives Take Key Step Towards De-dollarization with Local Currency Trade Agreement
Mumbai — In a key step towards de-dollarization, India and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the use of their local currencies, Indian Rupee (INR) and Maldivian
President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change
MALÉ, Maldives — February in the Maldives is a gift wrapped in the whispers of the Iruvai monsoon. As gentle winds journey westward from the Indian Ocean, brushing past Sri Lanka and
In Maldives, Heavy Backpacks Symbolize a Stalled Digital Education Dream
MALÉ, Maldives — One year into President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration, the Maldives stands at a crossroads in its quest for digital transformation. Central to his vision is the Digital Maldives Program,
China’s Massive Debt Shuffle Exposes Economic Fault Lines
BEIJING — China has approved a sweeping 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) economic rescue package to shore up its faltering economy and address mounting local government debt, CNN reported. The centerpiece of
Maldives Launches Consultation on Digital Protection Bills
MALÉ, Maldives — The government initiated a pivotal stakeholder consultation on the Personal Data Protection Bill and Cybersecurity Bill, bringing together experts to shape critical digital governance frameworks. The two-day meeting, orchestrated
Maldives Makes Educational Leap: $59M Investment Marks President’s First Year
MALÉ, Maldives — The government has disbursed more than 910 million rufiyaa to over 14,000 students in a sweeping educational reform during President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu’s first year in office, marking the
President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan
MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu forcefully rejected a proposed media regulation bill on Sunday, while announcing unprecedented state support for press freedom during his administration’s first-anniversary presentation in Male’. “The