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’s Strategic Pivot: Maldives Seeks Closer Ties with China, Eyes Shift from India
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu concluded his pivotal state visit to China, revealing a strategic move towards strengthening ties with Beijing in a press conference upon his return to Male’. The president highlighted
Tourism Surges in Maldives: Over 200,000 Visitors in First Nine Days of 2024
In a robust kickoff to the new year, the Maldives has witnessed an impressive surge in tourism, with over 200,000 visitors arriving in the country during the initial nine days, according to
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu Wraps Up Successful State Visit to China
In a significant diplomatic stride, H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed concluded their state visit to the People’s Republic of China, a voyage extended as an invitation from
Thilafushi’s Ambitious Expansion Unfolds in Phase Two of Land Reclamation
In a significant stride towards Thilafushi’s transformation, the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and China Harbor Engineering Company Limited collaborate on the second phase of the Thilafushi land reclamation project. This endeavor, known
Addu Atoll Biosphere Reserve: A Tapestry of Nature’s Bounty and Human Harmony
Nestled in the southernmost stretch of the Maldives, the Addu Atoll Biosphere Reserve emerges as an exquisite mosaic of nature and community. Spread across thirty islands and encompassing around 13,000 hectares, this
The Top Destinations of Indian Tourists
When Indians plan their vacation, they rarely look past national borders. Official figures from the country’s Ministry of Tourism released in July 2023 show that, compared to 21 million international departures by inhabitants of the
China’s Maritime Endeavors Unveiled in the Indian Ocean Stir Regional Apprehensions
In the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, China is making substantial strides, prominently illustrated by its active involvement in strategic projects such as the Kyauk Phyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in
MS Riviera Set to Dock in Male’ Tomorrow on Its 2024 Cruise Journey
The cruise vessel “MS Riviera,” the second for the year 2024, is scheduled to arrive in Male’ tomorrow after its journey from Mangalore, India, with a brief stopover in Kochi. Flying the
Vietnam’s Former Health Minister Sentenced to 18 Years in COVID-19 Test Kit Scandal
Vietnam’s ex-Health Minister, Nguyen Thanh Long, has been handed an 18-year prison term over his involvement in a scandal related to Coronavirus test kits, as reported by state-controlled VNExpress on Friday. Long
Chief Justice of Pakistan Affirms Democracy as a Fundamental Right in Political Landscape
In a significant statement, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa asserted on Friday that democracy stands as a fundamental right, extending its significance to both the national framework and within