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
China Uses Acoustic Weapon on Philippine Vessels, Raising Tensions
MANILA—China’s aggressive tactics in the contested waters of the West Philippine Sea took a new turn with its deployment of an acoustic weapon against a Philippine vessel, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)
Maldives Targets India’s Booming Outbound Travel Market With Star-Studded Event
MUMBAI— The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has intensified efforts to attract Indian tourists, hosting a high-profile event in Mumbai featuring over 100 celebrities and influencers. Held last weekend at
Maldives Development Alliance Threatens to Leave Government Coalition
MALE’, Maldives — A member of the Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) warned on Sunday that the party might withdraw from the government coalition, citing unfulfilled commitments made during last year’s presidential election.
President’s Office Among Ministries That Have Not Submitted Transparency Reports
The President’s Office is among several government ministries that have yet to submit their mandatory annual information disclosure reports to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICOM), the agency said in its latest transparency
Maldives Ports CEO Dismissed Amid Political Recalibration
MALE’, Maldives — The CEO of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim, has been removed from his position, marking another shake-up within the administration of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The Privatization
Maldives Moves Forward with Digital Transformation, but Spending Raises Questions
MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives government has set the groundwork for an ambitious digital transformation strategy, following a Cabinet decision on Sunday aimed at modernizing the country’s ICT sector and strengthening government
India Increases Aid to Maldives in New Budget, Signaling Warmer Ties
NEW DELHI — India has increased its external aid to the Maldives, allocating ₹6 billion (MVR 1.06 billion) in its 2025-26 budget, a ₹2 billion (MVR 354 million) increase from last year.
Muizzu Government Merges Tourism and Environment Ministries, Appoints New Minister
MALE’, Maldives — The government of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has merged the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with the Ministry of Tourism, appointing Thoriq Ibrahim as the new minister.
In China, Love Is a Business Deal as Matchmaking Booms
BEIJING — In a rapidly modernizing China, love and marriage have become less about romance and more about financial transactions. The country’s booming economy, coupled with deep-rooted social expectations, has transformed relationships
Speaker’s Son Dismissed as Tourism Minister, Stirring Talk of Rift with President
In a sudden move on Tuesday, Ibrahim Faisal, son of Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdullah, was dismissed from his position as Minister of Tourism, sparking speculation about a rift between Speaker Abdul