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
Russian Ambassador Rebukes Former President Over Ukraine Comments
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – In a sharply worded commentary, Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Levan Dzhagaryan, criticized former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom over his remarks on the Ukraine conflict.
Speaker Abdul Raheem Suggests Yameen Staged 2015 Bombing, Criticizes Leadership Practices
When Abdul Raheem, the Speaker of the Majlis, speaks, there is an unspoken expectation that all ears should be attentive. His remarks, often a blend of philosophical musings and biting political insight,
Maldives Seeks to Curb Dollar Outflow with Renewable Energy and Currency Reforms
Malé, Maldives — Foreign workers in the Maldives send approximately $500 million out of the country as remittances each year, according to Economic Minister Mohammed Saeed. In an appearance on state TV’s
Beijing’s Tourism Diplomacy: Palau Faces Pressure Over Taiwan Stance
SUVA, Fiji — Beijing is once again leveraging its tourism power to push small island nations into aligning with Chinese geopolitical goals, focusing its pressure on the Pacific archipelago of Palau. Palau’s
Coup: A Loaded Term in Maldives Political Psychology
Malé, Maldives — The word “coup” has long been a powerful and malleable tool in the lexicon of Maldivian politics, shaped and reshaped by those in power to suit their narrative. Historically,
Police Launch Investigation into Alleged Coup Plot Following BML’s Dollar Card Suspension
Malé, Maldives — The Maldives Police Service has accused the opposition of attempting to incite a coup following the Bank of Maldives’ (BML) announcement yesterday to halt issuing dollars for Rufiyaa-linked visa
BML Reverses Decision on Dollar Transaction Limits After Government Intervention
MALE, Maldives — The Bank of Maldives (BML) reversed its earlier decision to limit foreign transactions on Maldivian Rufiyaa-linked visa cards after a swift intervention by the government and public outcry, the
$81,000 Hidden in Cereal Box at Malé Airport Raises Alarms Amid Dollar Shortage
MALÉ, Maldives — On the day many Maldivian parents were anxiously discussing how to secure U.S. dollars for their children’s university fees abroad, the country made headlines for a different reason: an
STELCO Moves to Bolster Electric Vehicle Adoption with Charging Infrastructure
MALE, Maldives — STELCO, the state electric company, is taking significant steps toward a sustainable future by preparing to launch electric vehicle (EV) car charging stations and EV motorcycle charging systems in
Bank of Maldives Tightens Card Limits on Foreign Transactions Amid Rising Currency Concerns
MALE, Maldives — The Bank of Maldives (BML) announced changes to its card limits for foreign transactions today, a move aimed at addressing the growing demand for foreign currency amid limited supply.