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
Pro-Palestine Protesters Face Charges as Political Tides Turn
MALE’, Maldives — In the capital city where diplomatic tensions once manifested in anti-India demonstrations, two women now face criminal charges for protesting against Israeli genocide in Palestine, highlighting what critics describe
In a Paradise of Plenty, Citizens Perfect the Art of Grumbling
MALE’, Maldives — In a nation where citizens grumble about five-minute journeys and the unbearable wait of 30 minutes to see a doctor, the Maldives presents a curious case of first-world problems
Tourism Minister Calls for ‘Regenerative Tourism’ at Commonwealth Meeting in London
LONDON — In a keynote address at the Commonwealth meeting on Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism, Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal underscored the Maldives’ commitment to advancing eco-friendly tourism practices that not only
Gov to Restrict Private Jet Handling to Local Firms as Peak Season Nears
MALE’, Maldives — With the Maldives preparing for its high season of private jet arrivals for Christmas and New Year, the government has announced a policy shift to direct profits from private
Maldives Launches Low-Interest Housing Loan Scheme
MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives has introduced a low-interest housing loan scheme aimed at addressing housing needs, launched by President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu at a ceremony on Tuesday. Under the scheme, loans
Healthcare Data Goldmine Sits Untapped in Maldives Insurance Program
MALE’, Maldives — In an era where data drives healthcare decisions, the Maldives’ national health insurance provider sits on a treasure trove of medical information that remains largely unanalyzed, while officials uncover
Maldives Secures Free Trade Deal with Turkey, Opening Doors for Export Growth and Lower Consumer Prices
The Maldives and Turkey have formalized a new Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), paving the way for increased trade, reduced tariffs, and expanded export opportunities. Signed by Economic Minister Mohammed Saeed for the
President Muizzu Inaugurates Renovated CHSE Building, Marking Return to City Center
MALE’, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu officially inaugurated the renovated Center for Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) building last night, marking the school’s return to the capital after a period of relocation
In Maldives, a Forgotten Victory Day Finds New Resonance Under Presidential Revival
MALE’, Maldives — In the heart of Malé, the capital of the Maldives, two monuments tell contrasting stories of how nations remember their history. Near the Islamic Center stands a brass plaque,
Media Award Sparks Corruption Probe After Controversial Documentary Wins Prize
MALE’, Maldives — A prestigious media award ceremony in the Maldives has become the center of a corruption investigation after a controversial documentary about President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu secured top honors, prompting