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
Operation Sindoor: Another setback for Pakistan’s ‘Invincible ‘ Weapons
In May 2025, India carried out an outstanding mission called Operation Sindoor, which changed how countries in Asia think about military power and showed weaknesses in China’s advanced weapons during actual combat.
President Muizzu Concludes Colombo Visit with Message of Gratitude and Commitment to Stronger Maldives–Sri Lanka Ties
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ended his State Visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday with a public message of thanks and a renewed call to deepen the long‑standing partnership between the two countries.
MIFCO Showcases Fasmeereu Line in Colombo as Maldives Pushes Value‑Added Fisheries Exports
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the launch of MIFCO’s Fasmeereu value‑added fisheries products in Colombo on Tuesday, marking a push by the Maldives to expand processed seafood exports and strengthen its presence
President Muizzu Calls for Two‑Way Investment as Maldives Seeks a New Economic Balance with Sri Lanka
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu used his keynote at the Maldives–Sri Lanka Business Forum in Colombo to deliver one of the clearest messages of his State Visit: the next phase of Maldives–Sri Lanka
President Muizzu Inaugurates Digital ID and e‑Passport Services at Colombo Mission, Reviews Community Support at Cultural Centre
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed visited the Maldives High Commission and the Maldives Cultural Centre in Colombo on Tuesday, marking two key community‑focused engagements during the State Visit
Where the City Meets the Sea: Hulhumalé’s Channel and Its Daily Visitors
At dawn, when the lagoon softens into pale blue and the single café on the promenade begins to stir, people often pause before taking their first sip of coffee. The narrow channel
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed Engages with Women Entrepreneurs and Paediatric Care Teams in Colombo
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed continued her official engagements in Colombo with visits that underscored people‑to‑people ties, women’s economic participation and shared commitments to child health. The programmes took place alongside President Dr
President Muizzu Uses Colombo Visit to Recast Maldives–Sri Lanka Ties as a People Centred, Ocean Linked Partnership
During his two major public appearances in Colombo, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu presented a carefully layered message that blended sentiment, strategy, and regional positioning. The State Banquet speech offered emotional depth and
Seven MoUs Signed as President Muizzu Receives Full State Welcome in Colombo
Seven Memoranda of Understanding were exchanged between Sri Lanka and the Maldives in Colombo today, marking a renewed commitment to deepen cooperation across several key sectors during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s State
Mundhu Outlines Government’s Direction on Reform, Debt, Foreign Policy and Security in Wide‑Ranging Interview
Chief Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef has given an extensive account of the administration’s political, economic and foreign policy direction in a detailed interview with Insight Media founder Anees Shihaar, a former