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
President Fills His Constitutional Seat on the Judicial Watchdog With Ali Naseer Gasim
MALE’ — Under the Constitution, the President of the Maldives holds a designated seat on the Judicial Service Commission, filled by a member he appoints to represent him. That appointment matters because
Selling These 21 Drugs in the Maldives Is Illegal. Eight Are Sexual Enhancers. One Is Ozempic.
MALE’ — The Maldives Food and Drug Authority has published a list of 21 medicines being imported and sold in the country without regulatory approval, warning that their quality and safety cannot
Solih Tells Nasheed to Step Aside as MDP Chairperson Race Heats Up
MALE’ — Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has publicly called on former President Mohamed Nasheed to withdraw from the MDP chairperson election scheduled for 12 June, saying it is time for the
Maldives Reaffirms One China Principle in Formal Statement
MALE’ — The Maldives government issued a formal statement on Thursday reaffirming its commitment to the One China Principle, recognising the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal government representing all
Seven measles cases confirmed this year, HPA urges early medical care
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has confirmed that seven cases of measles have been reported so far this year. More than 74 contacts linked to these cases have been identified and are
Nazim Gets Ten Minutes Before the Vote That Will End His Deputy Speakership
MALE’ — The People’s Majlis General Committee decided on Wednesday to allocate one hour for the no-confidence motion against Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, with Nazim himself given ten minutes to address the
India and Maldives Formally Begin Free Trade Agreement Talks
MALE’ — India and the Maldives have finalised the Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement, marking the start of structured negotiations that officials say could conclude within 2026. The Department
At 79, a Grandmother of 19 Just Earned Her Arabic Language Degree. She Is Not Done Yet.
MALE’ — Khadeeja Abdul Rahman sat among her classmates at the Islamic University of Maldives last week and received her degree in Arabic Language. She is 79 years old. She is a
UK Suspends Tariffs on Maldivian Tuna From Today in Win for Fishermen and British Shoppers
MALE’ — The United Kingdom has suspended tariffs on tuna imports from the Maldives effective 20 May 2026, in a development that opens wider market access for Maldivian fishermen while reducing costs
Drop Site Reveals Pakistan’s Covert Defense Deal with Saudi Arabia
A detailed investigation by Drop Site News reporter Murtaza Hussain revealed how the US–Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad unexpectedly thrust Pakistan’s secretive military relationship with Saudi Arabia into the spotlight. The report,