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
Eid al-Ad’ha: An Occasion for Meet, Eat and Meat
New Delhi, India — As the early morning light filters through the bustling markets of India, a unique economic phenomenon unfolds. Eid al-Ad’ha, also known in India as Bakrid, is a “Festival
Japan Protests Chinese Coast Guard Incursion Near Disputed Islands
Tokyo, Japan — Japan lodged a formal protest with China on Friday after four armed Chinese coast guard vessels entered waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands, an area Tokyo claims as its
Maldives Launches Roadshow to Woo Indian Tourists
MALÉ, Maldives — In an effort to bolster tourism from India, one of the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel markets, the Maldives will host a roadshow across three major Indian cities this month.
Devoid of Diplomatic Decorum: A Spat Over Chinese Loans in Nepal, Echoes from Maldives
The Maldives, the smallest member in the South Asia region, has seen its fair share of diplomatic tussles over Chinese loans. President Nasheed, despite his differences with the Chinese Ambassador, maintained an
Economic Growth in Maldives Faces Slowdown Amid Rising Debt Risks, World Bank Reports
Malé, Maldives — The Maldives’ economy is projected to grow by 4.7% in 2024, a significant downward revision that signals a deceleration in growth momentum, according to a World Bank report. The
Muizzu Government Faces Double Negative Exposure and RTI Controversies
In a fervent declaration during his presidential campaign on September 25, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu asserted, “The public and the media will not be kept in the dark. If the public is kept
In the Maldives, the Breadfruit Tree Faces Rising Demand and Scarcity
MALÉ, Maldives — On a sun-drenched afternoon, the rhythmic sound of waves lapping against the shore provides a serene backdrop as islanders gather under the sprawling canopy of a centuries-old breadfruit tree.
Paradise and Principle: Israeli Passport Ban Debate Exposes a Nation’s Raw Nerves
MALE’, Maldives — The sun-drenched islands of the Maldives, where honeymooners laze in overwater villas and divers plumb azure depths, seem a world away from the smoke and rubble of Gaza. But
Modi 3.0: President Muizzu Attends Modi’s Swearing-In Ceremony
NEW DELHI — The atmosphere was electrifying at the grand swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the commencement of his third term. Among the distinguished guests gracing the occasion was
UNWTO Special Advisor Mohamed Ali Janah Meets with FIFA President in Doha, Lauds Leadership
Doha, Qatar — UNWTO Special Advisor and business leader Mohamed Ali Janah met today with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha, Qatar. The meeting, held against the backdrop of FIFA’s ongoing initiatives