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
Minus One: But Why?
The rapid rise of Minister Adam Rameez within the corridors of power in the Maldives was nothing short of meteoric. However, his descent was a far more drawn-out affair. Once hailed as
President Muizzu Reaffirms Strategic Ties with India on Independence Day
Malé, Maldives — On India’s 78th Independence Day, President Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed the deep and strategic ties between the two nations, highlighting their enduring partnership as essential to the development and prosperity
ADK Hospital Urges Government to Settle Outstanding Bills to Sustain Healthcare Services
Malé, Maldives — In yesterday’s presentation to the Majlis finance committee, Ahmed Nashid, Managing Director of ADK Hospital, outlined the pressing financial challenges facing the institution, emphasizing the need for equitable funding
Heavy Rains Paralyze Malé: Widespread Flooding Disrupts City Life
Malé, — The capital city Malé has been left reeling after a relentless downpour triggered severe flooding, disrupting life across the island. The rain, which began at 8:00 a.m. yesterday and continued
Addu City’s Future Shines Bright with Hankede Bridge and Land Dredging Project Inauguration
Addu City, Maldives – In a landmark moment for Addu City’s development, the Hankede Bridge and 25 hectares of newly dredged land were officially handed over to the Maldivian government by the
Discovering Addu City: The Southern Gem of the Maldives
Geography and Significance Southernmost Point of Southeast Asia: Addu City holds the unique title of being not just the southernmost atoll in the Maldives, but also the southernmost point in all of
The Dance of Diplomacy: From Firebrand to Host, a Maldivian MP’s Shift in Tone
“… like a temple resting on two pillars. If they come too close to each other the temple will collapse.” — Khalil Gibran once wrote, encapsulating the delicate balance necessary in any relationship.
Maldives Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School, Accuses Israel of Genocide in Palestinian Conflict
MALÉ, Maldives —The Republic of Maldives has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza City that killed over a hundred displaced Palestinians, describing the incident as a “massacre” and
Muizzu and Jaishankar Inaugurate Water Facilities, Emphasizing Deepening Maldives-India Cooperation
Male’, Maldives — In a ceremony today at the President’s Office, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is on an official visit to the Maldives, celebrated
China’s Economic Strategy Faces Scrutiny Amidst Growing Internal Challenges
BEIJING — As China’s economy encounters growing challenges, the spotlight is shifting from surface-level symptoms to the deeper causes of these issues. Analysts suggest that the roots of China’s economic troubles are