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
Dialysis Comes to 11 New Islands as Maldives Moves Healthcare Closer to Home
MALE’ — The Health Ministry has confirmed that dialysis services have been introduced in 11 islands for the first time since President Dr Mohamed Muizzu took office, as the government works to
8,000 Children Skipped School for the World Cup. The Real Question Is Why?
The Education Minister made headlines this week by revealing that more than 8,000 students have been absent from school since the World Cup began, with 40 percent of those absences concentrated in
From Pop Star to Preacher to Football Coach: Ali Rameez Launches Sports Academy Through Islamic NGO
MALE’ — Ali Rameez was once the most commercially successful singer in the Maldives. Girls swooned over him. His songs, many of them borrowing liberally from Bollywood melodies, were the soundtrack to
President Says Police Cleaned Up Drug Enforcement Corruption That Allowed Seized Narcotics to Return to Streets
MALE’ — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said on Friday that when he took office two and a half years ago, the police service had serious internal problems in its drug enforcement operations,
Indian and Maldivian Business Leaders Meet to Tighten Economic Ties
BENGALURU, India — Against the backdrop of shifting geopolitical alliances and a pressing need for economic diversification in the Indian Ocean, a small delegation of Maldivian business leaders met with Indian industry
Police Overhaul Training Curriculum to Focus on Modern Tactical Standards
ADDU CITY, — The Maldives Police Service is set to overhaul its foundational training programme, shifting towards a more modern and rigorous curriculum. Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed announced the transition on
President Says Drug Problem Needs Root Causes Fixed, Not Quick Fixes
MALE’ — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said that the government’s approach to the country’s drug problem goes beyond enforcement and rehabilitation, and that housing shortages, lack of employment and inadequate education are
‘More Than Just a Name’: First Lady Celebrates 75 Years of Girl Guides in Maldives
MALÉ, — First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has underscored the profound impact of the Girl Guide movement, describing it as an essential pillar for nation-building rather than merely an extracurricular title. The First Lady’s
India Eases Fuel Export Duties for Maldives, Deepening Energy Ties
NEW DELHI — In a significant move aimed at strengthening regional energy security, the Indian government has expanded its exemption on the Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC) for petrol and diesel exports,
The Man Who Wired the Atolls: A Maldivian Telecom Pioneer Steps Down
MALE’, – In an archipelago defined by the tyranny of distance-where hundreds of coral islands lie scattered across the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean-connectivity is not merely a utility; it is