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 Approves First Development Bank, Aims to Diversify Economy Beyond Tourism
Malé, Maldives — In a move set to reshape the Maldives’ financial landscape, the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has officially approved the country’s first-ever development bank, marking a historic milestone in President
President Muizzu Pledges Transparency in Foreign Policy During Meeting with Maldivian Nationals in Bangalore
BANGALORE, India — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, in the final leg of his state visit to India, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a transparent and principled foreign policy, distancing his government from
President Muizzu Promotes Stronger India-Maldives Ties in Mumbai, Highlights Tourism and Investment Opportunities
MUMBAI— During his State Visit to India, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu addressed a gathering of prominent business leaders at the Tourism and Trade Promotion event in Mumbai. His speech underscored the growing
President Muizzu Meets Bollywood Stars in Mumbai, Lauded for Maldives’ Beauty
MUMBAI—As part of his state visit to India, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, after completing his official engagements in New Delhi, continued his journey with a visit to Agra. There, the President, along
First Lady Praises India’s Grassroots Food Safety Initiatives
NEW DELHI,— The First Lady Sajidha Mohammed, commended India’s efforts in food safety during her visit to the headquarters of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in New Delhi.
India and Maldives Strengthen Ties with Virtual Inaugurations and Key Agreements
New Delhi, India – In a virtual ceremony that underscored the growing partnership between the two nations, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi oversaw the exchange of key
India and Maldives Chart New Era of Comprehensive Partnership in Indian Ocean Region
New Delhi, India – In a landmark meeting held today President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between their nations, charting a course for a new
Bank of Maldives Partners with India to Accept RuPay Cards, Expanding Financial Integration
MALÉ, Maldives – In a move to bolster financial connectivity and improve services for Indian tourists, the Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced a partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India
President Muizzu in India: “We Will Never Compromise India’s Security, Maldives First but Strong Ties with India Remain a Priority”
NEW DELHI – On the eve of a pivotal meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu affirmed that his country will continue to safeguard India’s security interests even
Government Settles Sukuk Coupon Payment Amid Economic Pressures
Malé, Maldives — The government successfully made a scheduled payment on its $500 million senior unsecured Sukuk, issued in 2021, signaling its ongoing efforts to meet debt obligations despite growing economic pressures.