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
China’s Balancing Act: Tackling an Aging Population with a New Retirement Policy
As China faces the twin challenges of a shrinking workforce and an aging population, the government is making a bold move: raising the retirement age. By 2035, the number of Chinese citizens
Muizzu Government: A Toddler Grappling with Teething Problems
President Muizzu’s administration, swept into power by an unprecedented majority, is beginning to resemble a toddler stumbling through its first steps. The government, elected with high hopes, is now grappling with a
Kaleidoscope of Influence: All Eyes on India as Maldives Navigates Economic Crisis and China Expands Its Role
Male’, Maldives — In recent days, Indian media has turned its attention to the Maldives’ precarious financial situation, spotlighting India’s potential role in aiding the island nation while keeping an eye on
US Justice Department Accuses Maldivian Companies in Aircraft Parts Smuggling Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice has implicated entities within the Maldives in a far-reaching smuggling operation involving aircraft parts and avionics. Israeli national Gal Haimovich has pleaded guilty to charges related to
South Korea’s Climate Law Ruling Marks Victory for Future Generations
Last month, South Korea’s Constitutional Court issued a groundbreaking ruling, declaring the country’s climate policies inadequate in protecting the rights of its citizens, especially younger generations who will face the greatest impacts
New Zealand Labels China a ‘Complex and Deceptive’ Threat in Annual Intelligence Report
WELLINGTON—In a stark departure from its usual measured diplomacy, New Zealand has branded China’s influence as “complex and deceptive” in its latest national threat assessment. The report, issued by the New Zealand
President Envisions Digital Future, Citing Innovation as Key to National Resilience
MALE’, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu outlined a comprehensive vision for the nation’s digital future at the ‘Summit of the Future Side Event: A Vision for an Intelligence-Driven Future for Maldives’
Ahmed Adeeb Sanitized: A Dark Side Glossed for New Image Abroad
MALE’, Maldives — Ahmed Adeeb, the former Maldivian Vice President once deposed in disgrace, is attempting a high-profile comeback, but his tarnished legacy continues to cast a long shadow. Adeeb, who was
President Muizzu’s Nationalistic Speech Misses Key Issue of ‘Maldivianizing’ the Workforce and Economy
MALE’, Maldives — In what may be the longest address ever delivered by a Maldivian head of state, President Mohamed Muizzu used the National Day speech to outline a vision for the
President Champions Cultural Heritage and Economic Reform
MALE, Maldives — Standing before a nation celebrating its National Day, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu delivered an expansive address that touched on everything from ancient defensive fortifications to modern economic reforms, weaving