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
Election Commission Cautions Two Parties Over Activities That Risk Public Order
The Election Commission has issued letters to the Maldivian Democratic Party and the People’s National Front, instructing them to bring their political activities in Malé back within legal limits after a series
The Maldives and the Culture of Slander
The sudden national uproar over Qazf, triggered by a documentary aired during the local council election on 29 March 2026, reveals a deeper malaise in Maldivian society. The debate shows how political
Minister Defends Police Search, Citing Constitutional Limits on Media Conduct
The Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology, Ali Ihusaan, has defended the police search of Adhadhu’s office, saying the operation was carried out within constitutional boundaries and in response to what
Police Search Adhadhu Office Under Court Warrant Amid Investigation
The Maldives Police Service carried out a court authorised search at the office of Adhadhu on Monday night as part of an active criminal investigation, drawing a fresh round of public debate
Breaking: Police Execute Court‑Ordered Search at Adhadhu Office
The Maldives Police Service has executed a search warrant at the office of Adhadhu as part of an active criminal investigation, according to a statement issued tonight. Police said the warrant was
Pakistan’s Costly Repayment and the Strain with the UAE
Pakistan’s decision to return $3–3.5 billion in UAE deposits, money that had been rolled over repeatedly since 2019, marks one of the most consequential shifts in its external financing landscape in years.
Government Releases MVR 3.3 Billion to Settle Outstanding Payments, Says President
President Dr Mohammed Muizzu has said the government has released MVR 3.3 billion over the past six months to settle outstanding payments owed to local companies, as part of efforts to ease
President Says Home Minister Acted Under Pressure in Sensitive Case Disclosure
President Dr Mohammed Muizzu has said Home Minister Ali Ihsan disclosed personal information about the 18‑year‑old girl who died at the Maldives National University hall under significant pressure created by widespread misinformation
Mental Health Hospital to Be Built in Malé Using State Budget
President Dr Mohammed Muizzu has announced that a dedicated mental health hospital will be built in the Malé area using state funds, a decision he described as a necessary shift to strengthen
Three Former Ministers Appointed as Ambassadors at Large
Three former ministers have been appointed as Ambassadors at Large, the President’s Office confirmed on Sunday. Adam Sharif Umar, Thorig Ibrahim and Fatimath Diyana Saeed received their appointments on separate days last