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
Sixteen Maldivian Doctors Join Nation’s Premier Hospitals
MALE’, — In a landmark milestone for the nation’s healthcare sector, 16 newly trained Maldivian physicians have officially joined the ranks of the country’s primary public healthcare facilities, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
Bank of Maldives Named Exclusive Banking Partner for Maldives Half Marathon 2026
MALÉ — The Bank of Maldives (BML) has officially entered into an agreement with iRunners to become the exclusive banking partner for the Maldives Half Marathon 2026 (MHM26). The event is scheduled
Bank of Maldives Enhances Mobile App and Internet Banking Services
MALÉ — The Bank of Maldives (BML) has implemented a series of upgrades to its mobile application and internet banking platforms, aiming to streamline how customers access and request banking services. A
Opposition Condemns State Workforce Reductions as Massive Layoffs Threaten Thousands of Families
MALÉ — Senior figures and opposition lawmakers within the Majlis have launched a scathing attack on the government’s directive to slash the workforce of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) by 33 percent, condemning the
Election Commission Fines MDP, MNP, and Adhaalath Party for Late Financial Statements
MALÉ — The Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has penalized three major political parties for failing to submit their annual financial statements and audit reports within the legally mandated timeframe. According
Criminal Court Prepares to Resume Yameen’s Aarah Trial After Supreme Court Ruling
MALÉ — Hearings in the high-profile corruption trial against former President Abdulla Yameen are set to resume next month at the Criminal Court, following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court that
Government Must Come to the Table to Prevent Economic Collapse: Fayyaz
MALÉ — Former Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Fayyaz Ismail, has called on the administration to engage in dialogue with all political parties, warning that urgent cooperation is required to
Pharmacy Bills Absorb Over 60 Percent of Aasandha Healthcare Budget
MALÉ — Pharmacy bills continue to account for the lion’s share of expenditures under the Aasandha national health insurance scheme, consuming more than 60 percent of the total pharmacy and medical outlays
Former Finance Minister Accuses Government of Backdoor Money Printing Amid Rising Deficit Concerns
MALÉ — Former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has launched a sharp critique of the current administration, accusing it of printing 6.2 billion Rufiyaa through a “backdoor” mechanism in direct violation of the
Greater Malé Mobility Zone and Master Plan Unveiled to Curb Vehicle Congestion
MALÉ — The government has initiated a sweeping effort to resolve chronic traffic gridlock and parking shortages in the Malé region by designating the area as a controlled vehicle registration zone under