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
Presidential Advisor Resigns Less Than 24 Hours After Appointment
MALE’ — Adam Naseer Ibrahim resigned as Special Advisor to the President on Dhivehi Language and Nationality on Monday, less than a day after being appointed to the role. No reason was
The New Man at the Finance Ministry: Who Is Hassan Zareer?
MALE’ — When Hassan Zareer walked into the Finance Ministry on Tuesday to be welcomed by senior staff, he was stepping into one of the most demanding roles in the Maldivian government
Australian Arrivals Up 16 Percent as Direct Melbourne Flight Begins to Show Results
MALE’ — Tourist arrivals from Australia have risen 16 percent so far this year, with 20,878 Australians visiting the Maldives compared to 17,957 during the same period in 2025, according to official
Pension Office Introduces Nomination Committee for Board Appointments Amid Governance Scrutiny
MALE’ — The Maldives Pension Administration Office has established a five-member nomination committee to advise the President on future board appointments, formalising a vetting process that previously had no structured framework. The
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed Brings a Mother’s Experience to the Fight for Children’s Rights
MALE’ — When Sajidha Mohamed took the podium at the Mashwara on Child Rights forum on 4 June to mark National Children’s Day, she was speaking in her official capacity as First
Maldives Economy Grew 6.3 Percent in 2025, Beating Forecasts on Tourism and Fisheries Surge
MALE’ — The Maldivian economy grew by 6.3 percent in real terms in 2025, exceeding growth targets set by both the Ministry of Finance and the Maldives Monetary Authority by 0.9 percentage
Prosecutor General’s Office Filed 263 Charges and Attended 1,150 Court Hearings in May
MALE’ — The Prosecutor General’s Office filed 263 criminal charges in May 2026 and attended 1,150 court hearings during the month, according to figures released by the office. Prosecutors received 143 new
Measles Cases Rise to 15 in Greater Male’ as Health Authorities Begin Vaccination Drive
MALE’ — The number of confirmed measles cases in the Maldives has reached 15, all within the Greater Male’ region, the Health Protection Agency confirmed on Monday, with four new infections detected
Adhadhu CEO and Editor Plead Not Guilty to Qazf Charges as Trial Opens Behind Closed Doors
MALE’ — Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, CEO of Adhadhu, and Hassan Mohamed, the outlet’s editor, pleaded not guilty on Monday to qazf charges brought against them by the state, as the Criminal Court
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer Resigns Unexpectedly
MALE’ — Moosa Zameer resigned as Minister of Finance on Monday, submitting his letter to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu without public explanation. The reasons behind his departure remain unclear. Zameer was among