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
At Maldives Maritime Conference, A Vision of ‘Revolutionary’ Expansion
The scene at the luxury Villa Nautica Resort on Wednesday looked like just another seaside conference, with delegates in crisp business attire mingling over coffee and pastries. But the discussions underway signal
Villa College Inks Tech Partnership With Huawei
Villa College has signed a cooperation agreement with the Huawei ICT Academy to collaborate in the field of information technology, the institutions said. The deal was signed by Dr. Ahmed Anwar on
Supreme Court Upholds Ruling in Ownership Dispute Over Maldives’ Oldest Newspaper
In the early 1990s, a milestone evening marked the evolution of media in the Maldives. This reporter witnessed Foreign Minister Fath’hulla Jameel grace the occasion as Haveeru, the country’s oldest newspaper, formally
Victory for the Opposition: Parliamentary Elections Postponed to April Despite President’s Initial Resistance
In a significant victory for the opposition, MDP, the Election Commission has greenlit the postponed parliamentary elections, now slated for April. The move comes following the President Dr. Muizzu’s endorsement of the
Campaign of Deception: Opposition Challenges Government’s Narrative
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the principal opposition, is intensifying its campaign to challenge the government’s narrative on various fronts, alleging fabrications and deceit. Tomorrow night, the opposition plans to stage a
Dhiraagu Recognized as Fastest Mobile Network in the Maldives for Third Consecutive Year
Amidst the serene backdrop of the Maldives, visitors and locals alike find themselves immersed not only in natural beauty but also in a realm of exceptional connectivity. At the forefront of this
Abdulla Shahid: A Political Maestro’s Resurgence Amidst Governance Chaos
In a political landscape often fraught with ambiguity, readers were quick to note Abdulla Shahid’s adeptness at sidestepping direct political queries. “Do not expect to get a straight political answer from him,”
Maldives Victorious in Ventilator Scandal Arbitration
In a damning indictment of corruption and mismanagement within the Maldivian healthcare system, the Maldives has emerged victorious in a case filed against Dubai-based Executors General Trading at the Maldives International Arbitration
Indian Civilians Assume Control of Military Helicopter in Addu
A contingent of Indian civilians, slated to take the reins of Indian military helicopter in Addu City, arrived in the country today. This arrival follows the agreed-upon timeline between the two governments
Woman Escapes Blasphemy Accusations Amidst Mob Uproar in Lahore
In Lahore, Pakistan, a woman faced an angry mob’s accusations of blasphemy over a dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy mistaken for Quranic verses. Seeking refuge in a restaurant, she was shielded by