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
Hardline Former Home Minister Launches 2028 Presidential Bid
MALÉ, — Umar Naseer, the former Home Minister with a background in military and police training, has officially launched his bid for the 2028 presidential election, delivering a scathing indictment of the
Fly Flag at Half-Mast Following Passing of Qatar’s Former Amir Sheikh Hamad
MALE’, — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast across the country following the passing of the former Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad
Scholarships From a Foreign Billionaire, Distributed by a Political Party: Who Is Really Benefiting?
MALE’ — The press release from the Adhaalath Party read like a straightforward act of generosity. Twenty fully funded undergraduate scholarships to a university in Malaysia, open to underprivileged Maldivian youth aged
Diplomatic Outreach: Maldives and Pakistan Strengthen Ties Amid Regional Tensions
MALE’ — The foreign ministers of the Maldives and Pakistan held high-level discussions via telephone on Saturday, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation and navigating the escalating volatility in the Gulf. The conversation,
Three-Year Medium-Term Budget Planning Begins
MALE’ — The Ministry of Finance and Treasury has officially commenced the formulation of the country’s medium-term budget, covering the fiscal cycle from 2027 through 2029. In a circular issued to all
Six Children Depart for India for Life-Saving Bone Marrow Transplants Funded by Zakat
MALE’ — In a significant humanitarian effort, six children diagnosed with thalassemia have departed for India to undergo bone marrow transplant surgeries. The complex, life-saving procedures are being fully supported by the
Discrepancies Emerge as Officials Tout Improved Dollar Access
MALE ‘— A sharp divide has emerged between the government’s narrative regarding foreign currency liquidity and the practical realities faced by the Maldivian business community. While senior ruling party figures maintain that
State Payroll Expenditure Surges by 10 Per Cent Amid Rising Fiscal Pressures
MALE’ — The government’s expenditure on state employee salaries and benefits has continued its upward trajectory, reaching MVR 8 billion for the first half of 2026. According to the latest data from
The Shadow of the Socialist: Why India Forgot the Man Who Toppled a Prime Minister
NEW DELHI — In the bustling, sun-baked sprawl of modern India, the name Jayaprakash Narayan—or simply “JP,” as he is etched into the fading memories of the older generation—has become a geographic
Revenue from Airport Fees and Departure Taxes Climbs
MALE’ — The country has recorded a significant uptick in state revenue collected from aviation-related levies during the first half of the year, underscoring the resilience of the nation’s tourism-dependent economy. According