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
Maldives Struggles to Curb Chaotic Airport Taxi Scene
MALÉ — The crush of taxis jockeying for fares at the Velana International Airport’s arrivals area has become an enduring labyrinth for tourists, emblematic of the Maldives’ inability to impose order on
India and Indonesia Strengthen Defense and Maritime Cooperation
India and Indonesia, bolstered by their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, have pledged to enhance their defense, maritime security, and multilateral cooperation efforts in alignment with the Act East Policy. During the 7th India-Indonesia
Rat Parts in Japanese Bread: Shocking?
TOKYO—In a development that has left even the most discerning of food connoisseurs scratching their heads, Pasco Shikishima, a prominent bread manufacturer, has issued a recall on over 100,000 packs of its
Can the U.S. Wean Itself Off Xinjiang Cotton Without Disrupting Supply Chains?
NEW YORK – Traces of banned Chinese cotton were detected in a significant 19% of a diverse array of merchandise peddled by both U.S. and global retailers over the past year. A recent
Maldives Deploys Military Diplomacy: Appoints Retired Chief to Ankara
In a notable departure from conventional diplomatic norms, a retired military figure is assuming an ambassadorial role to advance diplomatic interests in Turkey. The Maldives, historically cautious in such appointments, now signals
Biased Diplomacy: Democratic Ideals vs. Stark Realities in Palestine
In the theater of international diplomacy, the United States often sings the tune of democracy and self-determination, championing the rights of nations to govern themselves and chart their own destinies. Yet, when
Can Foreign Minister Thaw Frosty Relations with India?
In the bustling skies between Indian metropolises and the tropical shores of Male’, seven airline trips are slated to ferry passengers today. Among them, a Vistara flight bound for New Delhi carries
Aggressive U.S. Traveler Involved in Maldives Airport Clash Is Released
An American citizen involved in a confrontation at the international airport here was released on conditions by a magistrate court, Maldivian officials said on Wednesday, an incident that has prompted criticism over
President Xi’s Visit to Serbia Echoes Embassy Bombing by US
The memories of a fateful night in Belgrade 25 years ago remain vivid as President Xi Jinping of China touched down in Serbia, marking a poignant moment intertwined with history. The deadly
Putin Sworn In for 5th Term as Russian President Amid Tensions
MOSCOW — Vladimir V. Putin was inaugurated for a fifth term as president of Russia on Tuesday, solidifying his two-decade grip on power in a ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace that