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
Yameen Will Back Muizzu for 2028 Election, Says PNC PG Leader Falah
Former President Abdulla Yameen will have his sleeves rolled up to re-elect President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu when the 2028 presidential race rolls around, according to ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) Parliamentary Group
Government Launches ‘My Career’ Portal to Fix Job Market Mismatch
The government on Monday officially launched the “My Career Portal,” a single digital platform designed to connect job seekers, employers, and career advisors. The initiative aims to streamline the local employment market
Stalled Healthcare Contracts Cost MVR 60m as Government Terminates 16 Projects
Over MVR 60 million ($3.9 million) paid out in advances to contractors was lost on healthcare projects that never got built under the previous administration, Health Minister Geela Ali told the Majlis
Behind Yameen’s Surprising Olive Branch to Muizzu Supporters
MALÉ — Abdulla Yameen knows better than anyone in Malé that loyalty here ends where power stops. When legal cases sidelined the former president after his loss, his Progressive Party of Maldives
Shujaau Hits Back at Former President Yameen Over Infrastructure Legacy
MALE’ — Ibrahim Shujaau, a prominent Member of Parliament and senior figure in the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC), has launched a sharp counter-offensive against former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, accusing
Yameen Vows to Contest 2028 Election, Believing Muizzu Will Not Block His Candidacy
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming 2028 presidential election, expressing confidence that the incumbent President, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, will not act to prevent
MDP Launches ‘Bodu Badhalu’ Website to Drive Governance and Constitutional Reform
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) launched a dedicated website for its “Bodu Badhalu” (Grand Change) initiative, aiming to engage the public and provide information on sweeping structural changes proposed for the country’s
A Rare Breed of Leader: President Muizzu Consoles Himself That Nobody Else Governs Quite Like Him
MALÉ — Amid a national focus on the evolution of Maldivian governance, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has characterised his administrative style as unique on the global stage, asserting that his commitment to
Seven Years On, Jammu and Kashmir Charts a New Path of Growth Amid Political Debate
SRINAGAR — Marking seven years since the historic revocation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir stands at a fascinating crossroads. While the anniversary on Wednesday brought familiar political friction—with regional parties staging
Why Muizzu Deserves a Second Term in 2028: Speaker Abdul Raheem Makes the Case for Fiscal Resilience
MALÉ — In a robust defence of the administration’s economic trajectory, Majlis Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla has argued that President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s stewardship over the past year and a half has