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’s Foreign Investment Declines Amid Economic Uncertainty
BEIJING—China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) has continued its downward trend, recording a decline for the twelfth consecutive month in May. From January to May, the country attracted 412.51 billion yuan ($56.81 billion)
Deputy Speaker Hon. Ahmed Nazim Arrives in China to Warm Welcome and High-Level Meetings
KUNMING, China — Hon. Ahmed Nazim, MP and Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis arrived in Kunming today for a series of significant events aimed at bolstering regional cooperation between China and
Buy Bullets with Bread? AI-Powered Ammo Machines Debut in Southern Supermarkets
In a development that has raised eyebrows and sparked debate, supermarkets in Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama are installing ammunition vending machines powered by artificial intelligence. These machines, known as Automated Ammo Retail
India-Backed Hanimaadhoo Airport Nears Completion, Ministry Reports
MALE, Maldives— The Ministry of Infrastructure announced that 67.5 percent of the construction on Hanimaadhoo International Airport has been completed. The project, funded by an MVR 800 million credit line from the
Human Trafficking and Prostitution Network Dismantled in Maldives as Immigration Cracks Down on Illegal Foreigners
MALE’, Maldives — A prostitution ring led by a foreign national has been dismantled in the Maldives, resulting in multiple arrests and deportations, authorities announced today. At a press conference, Deputy Chief
The Great Decoupling: How China’s Policies Are Alienating Taiwan and Impacting Global Business
Beijing, China — For decades, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) positioned China as the world’s manufacturing hub, drawing in businesses from Taiwan, the United States, Europe, and Japan with promises of low
Celebrate a Milestone on World Youth Skills Day: First Homegrown Doctors in Maldives
MALÉ, Maldives — For Saifulla Muslim, the evening of the education exhibition was charged with a mix of hope and anxiety. “After my A-level exams, I was looking for something challenging,” he
Minister Ali Arif in a Fish Broth: Economic Crisis Boils Over on Social Media
Malé, Maldives — Social media erupted on Monday as memes mocking Minister Ali Arif went viral following his controversial remarks at a Progressive National Congress (PNC) event. The Minister for the President’s
A World on the Brink: The Rising Tide of Violence and Genocide
In an age where we should be advancing toward greater peace and understanding, the world seems increasingly chaotic. Political violence, war, and genocide are resurging, leaving societies fractured and people disillusioned. The
China’s Anxiety over Japan-Philippines Military Pact in South China Sea
TOKYO – In a significant move that could reshape security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, Japan and the Philippines have signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), marking a notable step in countering China’s