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
Deep Ocean Hinders Search for 3 Missing in Huvadhoo Sea Sinking
Efforts to locate three men missing after a cargo boat sank in the Huvadhoo Sea are reaching their final phase, with search teams sweeping the remaining sections of the main search grid.
Govt Hosts Leadership Training Session for Senior Officials
The President’s Office held the fifth session of its ongoing leadership development program for senior state officials on Thursday at the Maldives National University (MNU) main auditorium in Malé. The multi-year initiative,
President Muizzu Opens Up Eight More Constituencies for Face-to-Face Public Meetings
Residents from eight more electoral constituencies can now sign up to meet face-to-face with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu under his direct public engagement series, Rayyithunge Adu (People’s Voice). The President’s Office opened
Solih Sets Sights on 2028: Former President to Run in MDP Primary
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided to contest the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) primary ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Sources confirm Solih made the call yesterday following high-level
JSC drops Raghib from Civil Court appointments hours before oath
The Judicial Service Commission pulled Mohamed Raghib off the Civil Court bench roster, calling an unscheduled meeting just hours before his swearing-in was set to take place. Raghib was one of three
Jamiyyath Salaf’s Civil Society Symposium Kicks Off in Malé Tonight
Jamiyyath Salaf is kicking off its national civil society symposium in Malé tonight, bringing together dozens of local organizations to build closer ties and sharpen community work across the country. The two-day
Economy in Cardiac Arrest: Surging MVR 22 Dollar Rate Chokes Businesses
MALÉ — A deepening shortage of US dollars in the country has ignited a sharp political confrontation between the government and opposition figures, as businesses and consumers grapple with parallel market exchange
UK Duty Cut Ignites Price War for Maldivian Tuna, Shiyam Tells Majlis
The UK’s decision to drop tariffs on Maldivian fish exports has sparked a long-awaited buying war across local processing plants, giving fishermen better rates for their catch, Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam told
Editorial: Close Call at Sea Shows Why Marine Safety Rules Need Real Teeth
All 18 people aboard a speedboat carrying tourists and local guides barely escaped with their lives on Tuesday evening after the boat swamped and sank near Thamburudhoo lagoon. The Dhiffushi-based launch was
President Muizzu Inspects Progress on New Arabiyya School Building
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu visited the construction site of the new Al-Madrasathul Arabiyathul Islamiyya building today to check on the progress of the government-funded project. Upon arrival, the President was received by