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 to Launch $26 Million Military Training Program, Honor Martyrs’ Families
MALE’, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced an ambitious national service program today, allocating 400 million Maldivian rufiyaa ($26 million) to train 5,000 new security personnel over the next four years,
President Gayoom Urges National Unity and Vigilance on Victory Day, Citing 1988 Attack as Enduring Lesson
Malé, Maldives — Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom called on Maldivians to remain united and vigilant against future threats, as he commemorated the nation’s Victory Day. Speaking at a special ceremony marking
Maldives Celebrates Victory Day as Army Chief Commends Military Progress Under Dr. Muizzu
Malé, Maldives — Maldives celebrated Victory Day with a robust display of national pride and a pledge of loyalty from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty. In
Maldives Rebukes Envoy’s Unauthorized Meeting With Taliban Official in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The government of the Maldives announced it has taken disciplinary measures following an unauthorized meeting between its high commissioner in Pakistan and a representative of the Taliban. The meeting,
Reliving the Darkness: Maldives Confronts Its Hours of Terror, 36 Years On
MALE’, Maldives, The bullet holes are gone, plastered over years ago, but the memory bleeds fresh at Male’s National Art Gallery. Here, under the soft museum lights, spent ammunition casings tell a
Maldives Leads Digital Revolution Among Small Island Nations, Deputy Speaker Tells Commonwealth Forum
Sydney — In an era where digital transformation is reshaping governance worldwide, small island nations are finding innovative ways to overcome their geographic and economic limitations. This emerging trend was highlighted at
Digital Currency on the Horizon as Maldives Aims for 15% Digital Economy by 2030
MALÉ, Maldives — Looking to the future of finance, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu announced plans for a digital currency in the Maldives, a significant move towards establishing the country in the global
President Muizzu Unveils ‘Housing Budget,’ Pledges $2.5 Billion for Affordable Homes in the Maldives
MALÉ, Maldives — In a landmark address, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu announced a $2.5 billion commitment to tackle the Maldives’ pressing housing shortage, introducing what he termed the country’s first “Housing Budget.”
President Muizzu Urges Graduates to ‘Think Positive’ as They Step Into the Workforce
MALÉ, Maldives — Addressing 311 graduates of Maldives National University, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu urged the young cohort to embrace “positive thinking” and self-confidence as they face future challenges. Reflecting on his
President Muizzu Inspires Graduates, Recalling His Own Ph.D. Struggles
MALÉ, Maldives — Addressing over 300 graduates at the Maldives National University, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu shared a personal account of his academic journey, underscoring the value of perseverance and hard work.