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
Husnu Al Suood retracts claim against Election Commission after public backlash
Former Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood has apologised after spreading a false claim about the Election Commission’s handling of ballot papers ahead of the 4 April vote. In an earlier post
Youth Advisory Board concludes leadership workshop with 117 participants
The Presidential Youth Advisory Board has concluded its youth leadership workshop with 117 participants under the age of 30, delivering a full day of sessions focused on leadership, political awareness and the
EC urges voters to mark ballots correctly in Saturday’s referendum
The Election Commission has advised the public to take extra care when marking ballot papers in Saturday’s vote on whether presidential and parliamentary elections should be held on the same day. Election
CHEC begins survey work as Thilafushi port relocation moves into first phase
China Harbour Engineering Company has begun the initial design and survey work for the first phase of the Thilafushi port project, according to Maldives Ports Limited. The company was awarded the contract
Supreme Court Clears Way for Saturday’s Referendum
The Supreme Court has ruled that there is no legal basis to halt Saturday’s referendum on holding presidential and parliamentary elections on the same day, removing the final obstacle to a vote
BML Pledges Continued Support to Tourism Sector Amid Regional Instability
MALÉ — As the Maldivian tourism industry faces mounting financial headwinds linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Bank of Maldives (BML) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the sector.
President Muizzu steps up call for same day elections, says Maldives needs a cleaner start to governing
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has renewed his push to hold the presidential and Majlis elections on the same day, saying the current gap between the two polls weakens every new administration before
Tourism Minister says visa extensions for visitors will begin in April
Tourism and Environment Minister Tariq Ibrahim says tourists will be able to extend their stay in the Maldives from April, as the government moves to simplify visa procedures and broaden the country’s
Foundation Stone Laid for 182 Affordable Housing Units in Hulhumalé
HULHUMALÉ — The national bank of the Maldives, Bank of Maldives (BML), marked a significant milestone in its commitment to addressing the nation’s chronic housing shortage on Friday evening, as it officially
Maldives Tells UK It Will Not Accept Chagos Transfer to Mauritius
The Maldives has formally notified the United Kingdom that it does not recognise the planned transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, escalating a dispute that now risks moving into international courts.