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
Maldives Launches Mandatory National Greenhouse Gas Reporting System
MALE’, – In a significant step toward bolstering its climate resilience strategy, the Maldivian government has officially inaugurated a mandatory national system for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The new
Judiciary Paves Way for Continued Service Beyond Retirement Age
MALE’, – In a significant policy shift aimed at retaining institutional knowledge, the Maldivian judiciary has formalised a framework allowing experienced staff to continue their service beyond the standard retirement age. The
MDP Criticises President Muizzu’s Housing Record: “Not a Single Flat Above Ground”
MALE’, – As the current administration approaches its three-year mark, the political battle over housing has intensified. Dr Ibrahim Didi, former President of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has launched a scathing
A Record of Romance: 50 Marriages in Malé on a ‘Pretty Date’
MALE’, – For many Maldivians, love and numeracy often go hand in hand. Yesterday, June 26, 2026, served as the latest example of this cultural phenomenon, as scores of couples flocked to
Government Spokesman Minimises Ideological Divide Between PNC and MDP
MALE’, – In a striking assessment of the Maldivian political landscape, government spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) has declared that the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) and the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party
President Muizzu Rejects Calls for Constitutional Overhaul, Defending Nation’s ‘Hybrid’ Stability
MALE’, – President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has firmly rejected the growing agitation for a radical change in the Maldives’ governance system, arguing that the public has no appetite for the structural upheaval
President Muizzu Pledges Merit-Based Housing Allocation, Vowing to End Institutional Bias
MALE,’ – President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued a strong assurance to the public that his administration’s housing projects will be conducted with absolute integrity, free from the political influence and favouritism
The MDP at 21: A Legacy of Transformation Facing a New Horizon
MALE’, – Twenty-one years is a flicker in the timeline of nations, yet in the context of the Maldives, it has been enough time to fundamentally rewrite the country’s political DNA. As
President Muizzu Announces New Programme for Direct Public Engagement
MALE,’ – President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced the launch of a new, structured programme designed to facilitate direct, one-on-one meetings between himself and members of the public. The initiative aims to
Application Deadline Approaches: Only 4 Days Left for Malé Vocational High School
MALE,’ – Students looking to pursue technical and vocational training have just four days remaining to submit their applications for the Malé Vocational High School. The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and