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
Opposition Demands Referendum Over Secretive 99-Year Land Deal
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called on the government to disclose the full terms of a deal granting a Dubai-based property firm a 99-year lease on a vast section
Opposition Leader Accuses President of Subverting Local Democracy
Fayyaz Ismail, the chairperson of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), launched a scathing attack on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Friday, accusing his administration of attempting to subjugate the public and
Heavy Vehicles Restricted in Greater Male’ During Peak Hours to Curb Traffic Congestion
The Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade has announced new traffic restrictions prohibiting heavy vehicles and cargo trucks from operating in the Greater Male’ area during specified peak hours, aiming to
Maldives Explores Deep-Sea Desalination in Bid to Cut Energy Costs and Protect Reefs
Engineers in the Maldives have retrieved deep-sea water samples from 500 metres below the ocean surface as part of a feasibility study for an ambitious subsea desalination plant aimed at transforming the
Major Investors Pull Out of Sri Lanka’s Flagship Port City Project, Officials Confirm
COLOMBO — Half of the initial high-profile projects planned for Sri Lanka’s ambitious Colombo Port City development have fallen through, economic officials told a parliamentary watchdog, highlighting ongoing challenges in attracting long-term
Maldives Rules Out Foreign Oversight of Its Waters as Nasheed Urges Closer Ties With India
The government’s statement on Wednesday did not mention India, China or any individual. It did not need to. By declaring an “absolute policy” against letting any foreign party conduct maritime security “directly
Majlis Committee to Investigate Controversial Parole Release of Convicted Drug Trafficker
The People’s Majlis Judiciary Committee has voted to investigate the controversial parole release and subsequent re-arrest of Ibrahim Rasheed, known as “Abucha”, who was serving a 25-year prison sentence for major drug
Ministry Warns Retailers to Display Prices as Consumer Advocates Highlight Enforcement Gaps
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has issued a strict warning that retailers will face enforcement action if they fail to clearly display prices on goods placed on shop shelves. Under
President Muizzu to Make Official Visit to Pakistan Next Week
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22, marking the first time a Maldivian head of state has visited the country in
President’s Office Launches New Online Directory for State Institutions
The President’s Office has launched a new online directory and dedicated website aimed at centralising accurate information on all state institutions in one easily accessible platform. The launch forms part of government