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
Dhiyana Highlights Past Support from Solih and Nasheed for Holding Elections on the Same Day
Former Attorney General Fathimath Diyana Saeed has said that both presidents who governed on behalf of the MDP previously supported holding two national elections on the same day. In a post shared
Maldives Immigration Marks 76 Years with Focus on Digital Transformation
Maldives Immigration today marked its 76th anniversary, highlighting the institution’s evolution from its establishment in 1950 to a modern, technology‑driven agency central to the country’s border security and tourism economy. The anniversary
Minister Confirms Council Office Projects on Track, With Chinese Support Boosting Completion
Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef Umar says construction of 55 council office buildings financed through contractor funding is progressing on schedule, with all works expected to be
President Muizzu Highlights Maldives’ Low TB Rate on World TB Day
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the Maldives is proud to remain a country with a low incidence of tuberculosis, noting the nation’s continued efforts to strengthen prevention and treatment. In a
Defence Ministry Clarifies Airspace and Maritime Sovereignty Under International Law
The Ministry of Defence has issued a public information note outlining the legal framework governing Maldives’ maritime zones and airspace, citing key international conventions and domestic law. In a post shared on
President Muizzu Mourns Passing of Long‑Serving Former Deputy Police Commissioner Abdul Shakoor Abdulla
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Retd) Abdul Shakoor Abdullah, a veteran officer who served both the Maldives National Defence Force and
First Electric Fleet for Malé Taxi Line Arrives as MTCC Prepares 24‑Hour Service
The first batch of electric vehicles for the new Malé Taxi Line has arrived in Hulhumalé port, marking a major step in the government’s plan to introduce a cleaner, more reliable transport
Why Moosa Ali Jaleel Says Malé’s Youth Deserve a City That Finally Works
Moosa Ali Jaleel has spent most of his life in the military, but these days he is walking through the tight lanes of Malé with a different purpose. No uniform. No command.
US Envoy Meets Maldivian Foreign Minister as Regional Tensions Shape Diplomatic Talks
US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor met Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel in Malé earlier today, the Foreign Ministry confirmed. The ministry said the
President Muizzu Extends Pakistan Day Felicitations to President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended felicitations to the government and people of Pakistan on the occasion of Pakistan Day, sending separate letters to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad