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
President Muizzu Heads to India for Pivotal State Visit, Eyes Strengthened Bilateral Ties
MALE’, Maldives —President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is set to visit India from October 6th to 10th, following an invitation from Indian President Droupadi Murmu. This state visit marks a significant step in
Maldives Condemns Israeli Aggression on Lebanon, Urges Global Action
The President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s military aggression in Lebanon, calling for immediate global intervention to hold Israel accountable. In a statement posted on
Maldives Files to Join South Africa’s Case Against Israel at the International Court of Justice
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Maldives will officially join South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking to invoke the Convention on the Prevention
President Muizzu Celebrates China-Maldives Partnership at National Day Event
MALE’, Maldives —At a reception marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu hailed China’s enduring partnership in the development of the country.
In First Cabinet Shake-Up, President Muizzu Shifts Foreign Minister to Finance
MALE’, Maldives —President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu reshuffled key cabinet positions today, re-appointing ministers to lead three major ministries. Dr. Abdullah Khaleel, previously the Health Minister, was named the new Foreign Minister, while
Villa College Pioneers Higher Education in the Maldives, Says Deputy Speaker Nazim
MALE’, Maldives — Villa College is at the forefront of reshaping higher education in the Maldives, Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim said yesterday during a certificate awarding ceremony. Speaking as the chief guest
Environment Minister Rebukes Former President Over UNGA Criticism, Backs Muizzu’s Global Engagement
MALE — Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, once a close ally of former President Abdulla Yameen, issued a sharp rebuttal on X to Yameen’s recent criticism of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s speech at
President Muizzu on the Global Importance of the Maldives and Its Role in Shaping the Future
PRINCETON, New Jersey — In a thoughtful address at Princeton University on Thursday, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu offered a vivid portrait of Maldives’ strategic importance in the modern world. Speaking at the
Maldives Sees Significant Growth in Tourist Arrivals
Malé, — The Maldives continues to witness a steady increase in tourist arrivals, bolstered by a strong post-pandemic recovery. According to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Tourism, the country welcomed
In a Historic First, Maldives Leader Delivers Strong Rebuke to UN Security Council Over Global Failures
NEW YORK —For the first time in history, a leader of the Maldives addressed the United Nations Security Council, with President Mohamed Muizzu delivering a stark critique of the Council’s failures and