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
Shammoon Hameed Tops President’s List Sent to Majlis for HRCM Slot
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has submitted a prioritized list of nominees to Majlis for an upcoming vacancy at the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM), placing Shammoon Hameed at the top.
Govt Eyes MVR 1.6 Billion Windfall with New GST Bill Targeting Foreign Booking Platforms
The government moved to plug a major tax loophole today, introducing a bill to Majlis that forces overseas travel agents and booking platforms to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Maldivian
Former CSC Vice President Jamila Ali Khalid Nominated as Ambassador to the UK
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Jamila Ali Khalid, former Vice President of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), as the Maldives’ new Ambassador to the United Kingdom. The President’s letter was read
Aiming for the Stars: Villa High Student Takes Maldivian Dreams to India’s Satellite Lab
When Aaminath Noya Sameeh steps onto the plane to New Delhi later this month, she won’t just be taking a trip—she will be carrying the hopes of young Maldivian girls looking to
India Celebrates 80th Independence Day in the Maldives
The Indian High Commission marked India’s 80th Independence Day with an official flag-hoisting ceremony at its chancery in Hulhumalé. Indian High Commissioner G. Balasubramanian raised the national flag to open the event
Preserving History: Utheemu Opens ‘Vaahaka Vau’ Walkway to Bring Boduthakurufaanu’s Jihad to Life
A quiet stroll through the natural woods adjacent to Kanduvalu Mosque in HA. Utheemu now doubles as a trip back through Maldivian history. On Saturday afternoon, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu officially opened
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thanks President Muizzu Following Independence Day Greetings
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly thanked President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu after the Maldivian leader extended greetings on India’s 80th Independence Day, expressing hope that ties between the two neighbors will
New Monument Unveiled in Utheemu to Honour Bodu Thakurufaanu’s Legacy
HA. UTHEEMU — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially opened a historic monument gateway in HA. Utheemu to mark this year’s National Day, honouring the iconic struggle of Al-Sultan Al-Ghaazee Mohamed Thakurufaanu
Muizzu Pledges New Laws to Stop Anti-Islamic Legislation
HA. UTHEEMU — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to introduce a new legal framework during the third session of the Majlis this year to guarantee that no local law can
Abdulla Shahid Resigns as MDP President to Contest 2028 Presidential Primary
Former Foreign Minister and UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid has thrown his hat into the ring for the Main Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) 2028 presidential ticket, stepping down immediately from