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
Rising Tide of Religious Intolerance in South Asia: A Maldivian Perspective
In recent years, South Asia has witnessed a disturbing increase in religious intolerance, with harrowing incidents occurring in a region that is home to 24% of the world’s population. This troubling trend
High-Stake Hydro Diplomacy in the Maldives
MALE’, Maldives — The makeshift mosque opposite Redwave supermarket in Hulhumale’ once bustled with activity during the five daily prayer times. Today, it stands deserted, fenced off to keep intruders away. When
China’s Economic Engine Sputters, Signaling Need for Reform
BEIJING—China’s once-roaring economic engine is showing signs of strain, with the property sector’s decline threatening to derail growth targets and forcing Beijing to confront long-standing structural issues. Recent data paints a sobering
A Tranquil Prelude: International Yoga Day Celebrated in the Maldives
In a serene and harmonious prelude to the global celebrations, the Maldives marked the 10th International Yoga Day today. In a refreshing change from previous years, this year’s event unfolded smoothly, free
Firaq’s Call for Enhanced Privacy Standards Sparks Debate
In a tweet posted today, Mohamed Firaq, CEO of Inner Maldives, called for heightened privacy measures in resorts following speculation about the President’s presence at an exclusive private retreat. Firaq stated: “Client
Malaysia’s ‘Ghost’ Island: A Tale of Chinese Mega Project
Forest City, a sprawling $100 billion mega-project located off the coast of Johor, Malaysia, was envisioned as a futuristic metropolis. As depicted in promotional images, it features gleaming skyscrapers, interconnected waterways, and
Putin and Kim Jong-un Unite: Maldives’ Ex-Leader Nasheed Warns of Global Fragility
In a world already on edge, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to North Korea has sparked both hopes for peace and fears of escalated tensions, further amplifying the already volatile global
A Changing Wave of Visitors: China and Russia Lead the Way in Maldives Tourism
MALE’, Maldives – The Maldives is seeing a noticeable shift in where the visitors are coming from. China has surpassed traditional top markets like India to become the single largest source of
Eid al-Ad’ha: An Occasion for Meet, Eat and Meat
New Delhi, India — As the early morning light filters through the bustling markets of India, a unique economic phenomenon unfolds. Eid al-Ad’ha, also known in India as Bakrid, is a “Festival
Japan Protests Chinese Coast Guard Incursion Near Disputed Islands
Tokyo, Japan — Japan lodged a formal protest with China on Friday after four armed Chinese coast guard vessels entered waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands, an area Tokyo claims as its