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
UNWTO Special Advisor on Tourism Meets with UNWTO Secretary General in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain – In a productive working lunch held today, UNWTO UN Tourism Special Advisor, Mr. Mohamed Ali Janah, engaged in detailed discussions with Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary General of the World
Vanuatu’s Political Turmoil Raises Concerns Over Chinese Debt
Port Vila, Vanuatu — This Pacific island nation, grappling with political instability since independence in 1980, faces an uncertain debt outlook that has observers worried about its vulnerability to Chinese infrastructure lending.
Employers’ Leader Urges Reframing ‘Social Contract’ Through Dialogue and Prioritize Local Training
GENEVA — With transformative changes upending the world of work, the leader of the Maldives’ biggest employers’ group called for an inclusive process of social dialogue to reframe the implicit “social contract”
Can the Maldives Take Inspiration from South Korea’s Green Belt Movement?
MALE, Maldives — The Maldives, in a bold move towards environmental sustainability, has embarked on an ambitious journey to plant 5 million trees. Despite lacking current statistics on its tree cover, the
China’s Strategic Military Drills with Mongolia and Cambodia: Countering U.S. Influence in Asia
Beijing, China – In the expansive chessboard of global geopolitics, China is deftly maneuvering its knights and bishops through a surge of military diplomacy under the watchful eye of President Xi Jinping.
Russia Asserts Pharmaceutical Independence Amid Sanctions at SPIEF 2024
Last year, the Russian market faced a near-total cut in supplies of the antidiabetic medicine Ozempic, a flagship product of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, due to Western economic sanctions. In a
From Himalayas to Indian Ocean: Nepal, Maldives Chart Different Paths to Media Control
In the shadow of the Himalayas, Nepal’s democratic beacon is flickering. Last month, authorities arrested Kailash Sirohiya, owner of the country’s largest media group, in what appears to be retaliation for critical
China’s Economic Woes Spark Protests, Harsh Response
China’s slowing economy has fueled a surge in protests, leading to a harsh government response in some cases. In one instance, three demonstrators in Henan province have been held for months after
Modi’s Third Term: Maldives Leaders Tweet Their Congratulations
In a resounding victory, Narendra Modi secured his third consecutive term as India’s Prime Minister in the 2024 General Election. The news rippled across the Indian Ocean to the Maldives, where leaders
Maldives Launches Ambitious 5 Million Trees Initiative to Combat Climate Change
MALE’, Maldives — On this World Environment Day, the President of the Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, is launching the 5 Million Tree Project, a key promise in the government’s manifesto. President