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
PCB orders deeper cuts as government steps up monitoring of Middle East fallout
The government continues to absorb the immediate economic shocks from the Middle East unrest, and for now the effects have not spilled into the streets. Shops remain stocked, the bazaar is steady
The Cost of Pakistan’s Internet Shutdowns
In recent years, Pakistan has increasingly resorted to internet shutdowns as a tool of control, particularly in regions like Balochistan, Waziristan, and Gilgit-Baltistan. These shutdowns are often justified by authorities as security
Two Indian women arrested in Maldives over drug smuggling attempt
Two Indian women have been arrested at Velana International Airport on suspicion of attempting to smuggle hashish oil into the Maldives. Customs officers detained Jennifer Paul, 34, and Ulfat Rasul, 23, during
YES Majorities Surface Across Mixed Political Ground, From PNC Strongholds to Opposition Held Islands
Thirteen ballot boxes across the country returned a majority YES vote in the referendum, standing out against the national pattern of a dominant NO. These pockets are scattered and politically varied. Some
Government removes senior figures as questions swirl over loyalty and performance
A series of dismissals across government and state‑owned companies has unfolded within the past 24 hours, with several senior political appointees and executives relieved of their posts. No official explanation has been
President Welcomes Election Results, Says Government Will Reform in Line with Public Will
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said he respects the results of today’s local council and Women’s Development Committee elections, as well as the referendum held nationwide. In a post on X, the
India’s Quiet Pivot: Why New Delhi Is Shedding Billions in U.S. Debt
NEW DELHI — For decades, the U.S. Treasury bond was the bedrock of global finance—the “risk-free” anchor that central banks around the world relied upon to secure their nations’ futures. But in
President Mohamed Muizzu Declares Next Two Days Public Holidays
President Mohamed Muizzu has declared the next two days as public holidays.
Turnout Climbs Past 62% — Closing in on 2021 Levels as Counting Begins at Some Stations
Ballot boxes have been opened and counting has begun at several polling stations where voting has concluded, as today’s turnout passes 62 percent — approaching the 67 percent recorded in the 2021
Polling Time Extended to 5pm Due to Heat Wave
The polling time for today’s three votes has been extended until 5pm, the Election Commission has announced. The EC said the decision was made due to the ongoing heat wave, which had