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 Bans Vaping Imports Amid Rising Youth Use Concerns
MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives government moved to crack down on electronic cigarettes enacting a sweeping ban on vape imports as part of broader tobacco control measures aimed at curbing what officials
Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom
MALE’, Maldives — A legislative proposal to merge the Maldives’ two media regulatory bodies has ignited concerns about press independence in this Indian Ocean archipelago, with journalists and opposition leaders warning that
President Calls for Global Financial Shift Toward Climate Adaptation at COP29 in Azerbaijan
BAKU — In a pointed address at the 29th UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu criticized global financial priorities, highlighting the disparity between funds directed toward military efforts
Maldives and Qatar Sign Agreement to Establish Stronger Financial Ties
DOHA — In a significant step toward enhancing financial cooperation, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), paving
Maldivian Public Health Veteran Dr. Ahmed Jamsheed Takes Helm as WHO Representative in Bangladesh
Dr. Ahmed Jamsheed Mohamed, a seasoned public health expert from the Maldives, has officially assumed the role of WHO Representative in Bangladesh as of November 1, 2024. Dr. Jamsheed brings over 18
Saudi Arabia’s Leadership in Islamic Unity Lauded at Summit; Muizzu Urges Action on Palestine
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu commended Saudi Arabia’s leadership in uniting Muslim nations at an international summit, applauding the Kingdom’s recent initiatives to “galvanize international support and build consensus
Maldives to Open Embassy in Italy, President Announces
Malé, Maldives – In a move to strengthen its international ties, the Maldivian government has announced plans to open an embassy in Italy, according to President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu. The announcement was
President Proposes Major Electoral Reforms Through Referendum
In a significant move to reshape the nation’s electoral landscape, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced plans for a constitutional referendum on three key electoral reforms during his Republic Day address at Darbarugey.
Planting Seeds for the Future: Dr. Zahir Hussain’s Vision for Education and Leadership in the Maldives
MALÉ, Maldives —In a modest classroom on a remote Maldivian island, children in the mid-1980s studied more than just math and language. Under the guidance of then-Education Minister Dr. Zahir Hussain, they
Maldives Charts Sweeping Urban Transformation with Multi-Zone Development Strategy
MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu unveiled an expansive national development strategy that aims to transform the Maldives through the creation of multiple urban centers and development zones, marking a decisive