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
State Revenue Falls 5.8 Percent in May as Tourist Arrivals Drop
MALE’ — The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority collected MVR 2.05 billion in May, down 5.8 per cent from the same month last year and 0.3 per cent below its own forecast, the
India Donates 20,000 Measles Vaccines and Three Tonnes of Medical Supplies
MALE’ — India has handed over 20,000 doses of the Measles-Rubella vaccine and three tonnes of medical supplies to the Maldives as the country deals with a measles outbreak. The supplies were
Watching the World Cup in the Maldives? Here Is What Dhiraagu and Ooredoo Are Offering
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off tonight and both of the Maldives’ main telecom providers have launched World Cup promotions to help fans stream matches on the go or from home.
Where to Watch the World Cup on a Big Screen in Hulhumale’
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off tonight, and if you are in Hulhumale’, you do not need to watch it alone at home. HDC and PSM have set up large screens
Beyond law, beyond justice: Women still dying for ‘honour’ in Pakistan
The names change, the locations vary, but the pattern remains chillingly familiar. A young Pakistani woman is accused of bringing shame upon her family. Relatives become judge, jury and executioner. The killing
Health Minister Meets Chinese Ambassador, Discusses Hospital Project and Training
MALE’ — Minister of Health, Family and Social Services Geela Ali met with Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianghua on Wednesday to discuss cooperation in the health and social sectors. Kong assured the minister
Police Officer Dies After Going Missing During Anti-Drug Operation
MALE’ — A police officer who went missing during a special anti-narcotics operation in the early hours of Wednesday was found dead underwater, the Maldives Police Service has confirmed. The officer, Ahmed
Police Recover MVR 3.2 Million of MVR 9.2 Million Lost to Scams This Year
MALE’ — The police Anti-Scam Centre has recovered MVR 3,242,609 of the MVR 9,212,916 lost by members of the public to scams so far this year, according to figures released on Wednesday.
Police Officer Arrested on Suspicion of Sexually Abusing His Child
MALE’ — A police officer has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing his own child, the Maldives Police Service confirmed Wednesday. The suspect, a 49-year-old Maldivian man, was arrested on Sunday
Foreign Minister Heads to China for South Asia Cooperation Forum
MALE’— Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam has travelled to Kunming, China, to attend the 7th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum, which runs from 10 to 12 June. Irtishaam will deliver a keynote address at the