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
Malé City Council’s Decision to Name Street After Palestine Garners Public Support
In a symbolic gesture of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, the city council of Malé, the capital of the Maldives, has decided to name a street after Palestine. The proposal, introduced by
South Asia Governments in Hiring Frenzy for Criminal Masterminds
MALÉ, – In a move that has left the public questioning the sanity of the Maldivian government, officials have appointed Hussain Shifau, a man charged with importing goods through forged telegraphic transfers
Maldives Raises Alert Over China White Amid Mystery Deaths
MALÉ— A spate of unexplained deaths has jolted authorities in the Maldives into issuing urgent warnings about a potent synthetic opioid that has devastated many countries, though its presence in the Indian
Sri Lanka and Maldives Chart New Economic Paths: Eyeing BRICS and Ditching the Dollar
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry made waves on Monday by declaring his country’s desire to join the BRICS grouping. This move highlights the bloc’s growing influence. Sabry underscored that Sri Lanka
Transformative Thila Male’ Bridge Forges Economic and Strategic Bonds
Male’- Out in the Vaadhoo channel, an audacious construction project is taking shape, defying the crashing waves. Concrete pillars are rising from the sea, forming the backbone of what will become the
Four Sri Lankans Arrested in Ahmedabad: A Growing Concern for the Maldives
AHMEDABAD, Gujarat’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested four Sri Lankan nationals at Ahmedabad airport on Monday, citing connections to the Islamic State (ISIS). The detainees, all named Mohamed, were reportedly in contact with
Maldives’ Sovereign Fund Struggles Offer Cautionary Tale for Developing Economies
Malé, Maldives- The Maldives’ uphill battle to establish a viable sovereign wealth fund offers a cautionary tale about the challenges developing nations face in trying to secure their economic futures amid global
Presidential Sorcery: Cozying Up to India Erases Vessel Fine
In a stunning display of bureaucratic magic, President Muizzu has mysteriously waved off a hefty fine for the Tuticorin-based fishing vessel “Holy Spirit,” leaving the opposition scratching their heads and conspiracy theorists
Turkish Drones vs Indian Dornier: Maldives Lost at Sea
MALÉ, Maldives — Churning waves and howling winds offered few clues about the fate of a small Maldivian vessel and its three-person crew who disappeared into the Indian Ocean during a relentless
Maldives’ Gender Paradox: Dhiraagu Ads Clash with Progressive Reforms Amid Similar Challenges in Pakistan
A fresh promotional campaign by Dhiraagu, a leading telecommunications provider in the Maldives, is making waves on Twitter for its stereotypical portrayal of gender roles. The advertisement features a macho man in