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
Turnout Rises as Polls Near Closing Time
The number of voters continues to increase as polling nears its closing time. By 2pm, 44 percent of eligible voters — 131,947 people — had cast their ballots, according to Election Commission
Turnout Reaches 44.75% as EC Urges Voters to Head to Polls Before 4pm
Election Commission Chairman Zahid says voter turnout has reached 44.75 percent. He urged all citizens to cast their ballots before polling closes at 4pm. The commission has not announced any extension. 30
14 Percent Vote in First Two Hours as Polling Remains Peaceful Nationwide
Within the first two hours of polling, 41,000 people — around 14 percent of eligible voters — had cast their ballots, according to the Election Commission. Police said voting is proceeding peacefully
41,162 People Vote in First Two Hours of Polling
Within the first two hours of polling, 41,162 people had cast their ballots, amounting to 13.96 percent of eligible voters, according to the Election Commission. As of 10am, 16,166 women and 24,996
HRCM Deploys 78 Staff to Observe Polling Stations Nationwide
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has deployed 78 staff members to observe polling stations in today’s three votes. Voting is being held for the local council elections, the Women’s
President Muizzu Casts Vote, Urges Public to Turn Out in National Referendum and Local Elections
President Dr Mohammed Muizzu cast his vote this morning for the local council elections, the Women’s Development Committee elections and for the referendum. The President voted at the polling station in Thaajuddeen
EC Receives 10 Complaints
The Election Commission (EC) has received 10 complaints so far regarding the election. These include reports of campaigning during prohibited hours and questions over whether a ballot paper would be invalidated if
Voting Begins Across Maldives as Polling Stations Open With Delays in Some Areas
Voting is under way across the Maldives for the local council and women’s development committee elections, with polling starting at different times this morning. Although stations were scheduled to open at 8am,
Sukuk Paid Without Printing Money, Keeping Reserves at Record Levels: President
President Dr Mohammed Muizzu said the government has repaid the 500 million dollar sukuk taken during former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s administration without printing money and without reducing any state benefits. He
People’s Great March Draws Thousands on Eve of Key Votes
The main street of the capital filled this afternoon as the People’s Great March moved through the city, drawing thousands of PNC supporters on the eve of Saturday’s triple vote. President Dr