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 Rallies to Support Palestine with Donations and Forums
The Maldives has recently intensified its efforts to support Palestine through financial donations and educational forums. Tonight, the Islamic Ministry, in collaboration with the Isra Association, will host a forum titled “Unity
Maldives Debates Optimal Size of Parliament as Costs Rise
MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives, a nation of about 500,000 people, is grappling with an unexpected challenge: determining the ideal size for its parliament, known as the People’s Majlis. With 92 current
Why is China edgy over Japan and NATO countries’ planned air exercise in the Indo-Pacific?
From July 19-25, Japan and NATO members including Germany, France, and Spain plan to conduct their first-ever joint air combat exercise in the airspace surrounding Hokkaido, a northern Japanese island, seemingly causing
Dollar Crunch Hits Healthcare: Insurance Coverage for Popular Indian Hospital Suspended
In a move that highlights the growing economic pressures in the country, the national health insurance provider Aasandha has suspended its coverage for Manipal Hospital in Bangalore, India. This decision, effective since
Criminal Court To Start Flogging After New Devaanee Joins
MALÉ, Maldives — Despite significant judicial activity around cases of adultery, the Maldives continues to uphold its practice of flogging, drawing comparisons to similar practices in Aceh, Indonesia. According to judicial statistics
Economy: Pushing the limits in style
Maamigili, Maldives — Against the backdrop of the debate on the economy, a humble donation box has been set up on the jetty of Adh. Maamigili, the home island of influential MP
Prison Guards Turn Profit: Corrections Officers Accused in Major Contraband Scheme
In a startling revelation, Maldives authorities have uncovered a widespread corruption scheme involving corrections officers who allegedly supplied contraband to inmates, netting millions in illicit profits. The case, involving 18 officers, has
Maldives Greets Its Millionth Tourist, Eyes Record Year
The Maldives welcomed its one millionth visitor of the year on Thursday, a milestone that has officials setting their sights on an ambitious target: two million tourists in 2024. A Thai family,
Minister’s Wife Arrested on 40th Birthday, Accused of Sorcery
On the day Fathimath Shamnaaz Ali Saleem should have been celebrating her 40th birthday, she found herself accused of a crime that seems plucked from another era: sorcery. The former State Minister
Maldivian Business Leader Featured in Forbes, Highlighting Nation’s Economic Transformation
MALÉ, Maldives — Mohamed Ali Janah, a prominent Maldivian business leader and principal advisor to President Mohamed Muizzu on trade and investment, has been featured in Forbes magazine, shining a spotlight on