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 Pledges MVR 1 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Flood-Hit Nepal
The Maldivian government has decided to provide MVR 1 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal following devastating floods and landslides across the country. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced the decision, confirming that
MNU Launches Annual Book Fair with New Writing Grant Releases
The Maldives National University (MNU) officially opened its annual book fair yesterday, with Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed inaugurating the event during a special ceremony held at the
High Court Upholds Ruling Against Villa Air in Unfair Dismissal Case Over Sexual Harassment Claim
The High Court has upheld a ruling ordering Villa Air to pay six months’ salary as compensation to an employee dismissed over sexual harassment allegations, citing a lack of evidence and failure
Authorities Deregister 28 Foreign Companies Over Local Business Restrictions
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has dissolved 28 foreign businesses registered in sectors newly reserved exclusively for Maldivians. The ministry stated that the Registrar of Companies executed the deregistrations under
Nine Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in Male’ Drug Bust
Police have arrested nine Bangladeshi men in Male’ on suspicion of running an active drug sales operation, following a joint intelligence-led raid earlier this week. Officers from the Drug Enforcement Department and
The World’s Most Experienced Diplomat and His Connection to Dhivehi
Every now and then, international geopolitics produces a story that hits close to home in the most surprising way. Recently, amid Western media coverage concerning global trade and transshipment routes, pro-Kyiv media
The Tax That Cannot Be Paid: How Maldives’ Russian Tourism Dilemma Exposes a Hole in the New TGST Framework
When the People’s Majlis passed amendments last month requiring foreign travel agents and tour operators to register with MIRA and pay tourism goods and services tax directly to the Maldivian state, it
Russian Embassy Disputes Afghan Withdrawal Narrative, Cites Ambassador’s Firsthand Account
The Russian Embassy in Colombo has pushed back against a recent newspaper article, disputing the characterisation of Soviet involvement in Afghanistan as a defeat and drawing a pointed comparison with the NATO
Maldivians to Enjoy Month-Long Visa-Free Stay in Thailand
Maldivian travelers heading to Thailand will soon enjoy up to 30 days of visa-free entry after the Thai government officially finalized an agreement to restore the extended stay. The Ministry of Foreign
State Pharma Partners with Pakistani Firm to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supply
State Pharma has signed a distribution agreement with Pakistan-based Hiranis Pharmaceuticals Private Limited to strengthen the supply of high-quality medicines across the Maldives and prevent shortages. According to State Pharma, the agreement