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
Former Economic Minister Denounces Muizzu as Most Incompetent Leader in Maldivian History
MALE’, — Fayyaz Ismail, the former Minister of Economic Development, launched a blistering attack on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday, labelling him the most incompetent leader the Maldives has ever seen
Former Vice President Warns Proposed 2.4 Billion Rufiyaa Money Printing Will Collapse Economy
MALE’, — Former Vice President Faisal Naseem issued a stern warning to the administration on Thursday, asserting that plans to inject 2.4 billion Maldivian rufiyaa (approximately USD 122 million) into circulation would
Sixteen Maldivian Doctors Join Nation’s Premier Hospitals
MALE’, — In a landmark milestone for the nation’s healthcare sector, 16 newly trained Maldivian physicians have officially joined the ranks of the country’s primary public healthcare facilities, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
Bank of Maldives Named Exclusive Banking Partner for Maldives Half Marathon 2026
MALÉ — The Bank of Maldives (BML) has officially entered into an agreement with iRunners to become the exclusive banking partner for the Maldives Half Marathon 2026 (MHM26). The event is scheduled
Bank of Maldives Enhances Mobile App and Internet Banking Services
MALÉ — The Bank of Maldives (BML) has implemented a series of upgrades to its mobile application and internet banking platforms, aiming to streamline how customers access and request banking services. A
Opposition Condemns State Workforce Reductions as Massive Layoffs Threaten Thousands of Families
MALÉ — Senior figures and opposition lawmakers within the Majlis have launched a scathing attack on the government’s directive to slash the workforce of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) by 33 percent, condemning the
Election Commission Fines MDP, MNP, and Adhaalath Party for Late Financial Statements
MALÉ — The Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has penalized three major political parties for failing to submit their annual financial statements and audit reports within the legally mandated timeframe. According
Criminal Court Prepares to Resume Yameen’s Aarah Trial After Supreme Court Ruling
MALÉ — Hearings in the high-profile corruption trial against former President Abdulla Yameen are set to resume next month at the Criminal Court, following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court that
Government Must Come to the Table to Prevent Economic Collapse: Fayyaz
MALÉ — Former Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Fayyaz Ismail, has called on the administration to engage in dialogue with all political parties, warning that urgent cooperation is required to
Pharmacy Bills Absorb Over 60 Percent of Aasandha Healthcare Budget
MALÉ — Pharmacy bills continue to account for the lion’s share of expenditures under the Aasandha national health insurance scheme, consuming more than 60 percent of the total pharmacy and medical outlays