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
Japan to Subsidize Muslim, Vegetarian Visitor Accommodations
Tokyo- The Japan Tourism Agency will provide subsidies to promote the use of pictograms showing food ingredients, the development of menus for such Muslim and vegetarian visitors, and the establishment of prayer
Catching the Wave: A Young Maldivian Entrepreneur’s Odyssey
MATHIVERI, Maldives — As the morning sun casts its golden rays upon the tranquil waters surrounding this secluded island, Fazeel Ibrahim takes a deep breath and plunges beneath the surface. For him,
Maldives Grapples With Extent of Indian Military Presence
MALÉ, — As the new government and supporters celebrate the withdrawal of Indian troops from the country, a vigorous debate has arisen over the true scale of the reduction in India’s military
South Asia’s Water Crisis: Key Challenges and Urgent Solutions in Pakistan
Pakistan is confronting a significant water crisis, a challenge that resonates far beyond its borders, casting a shadow over South Asia. This crisis emerges from a tangled web of factors, including heightened
Farewell to Reader’s Digest—An End of an Era
In a bittersweet announcement, Reader’s Digest, the iconic monthly magazine cherished for its handpicked articles and features, has declared the closure of its UK edition after a remarkable 86-year run. This decision,
China Warns Overseas Personnel of Espionage Threats
China’s Ministry of State Security has issued a stern warning to Chinese nationals stationed abroad, cautioning them to be wary of foreign entities attempting to access the nation’s high-tech industrial secrets. The
Targeted China Tariffs, Signaling Economic Strategy Shift
In a pivotal move set to shape the trajectory of U.S.-China economic relations, President Joe Biden’s administration is on the brink of unveiling a comprehensive decision regarding tariffs on Chinese goods, with
India’s Rising Public Confidence in Its Government
NEW DELHI — After years of lingering skepticism toward the government, a new nationwide survey has revealed a striking rise in public trust among Indian citizens, reflecting improving conditions across sectors like
Maldives Ramps Up Efforts to Identify and Deport Undocumented Foreign Workers
MALÉ — In an effort to gain better control over its undocumented foreign labor force, the Maldives has begun a program to register workers lacking proper immigration papers through collecting biometric data
South Asia Dominates Global Remittances, Led by India’s Record $111 Billion
India received a record $111.22 billion in remittances from citizens working abroad in 2022, making it the first country to surpass $100 billion in a single year, according to a United Nations