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
Maldives Moves to Shield Economy as Gulf Tensions Rise
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer says the Maldives has put in place firm measures to secure fuel supplies and protect the public from price shocks as tensions escalate in the Gulf following the
In the Maldives, a Campaign Song Carries a Message of Unity — and a Call to Vote “Yes”
In a season of political noise, the People’s National Congress (PNC) has chosen a surprisingly gentle instrument to deliver one of its most consequential messages: a song. Released this week, the party’s
Silencing Grievances: Detentions and Disappearances Reported as China’s ‘Two Sessions’ Open, Says Amnesty
Each year, China’s most important political gathering—the “Two Sessions”—is presented as a moment of national consultation and policy direction. Delegates from across the country assemble in Beijing to participate in the annual
Operation Frontier+ III Begins as Global Agencies Target Cross‑Border Scams
Operation Frontier+ III, a sweeping international effort to curb transnational scams and financial crimes, has officially begun, with participating countries preparing for a major press briefing on 20 May. The operation is
Shihab’s Statesmanlike Voice Backs a Unified Election — A View Rooted in Experience and National Prudence
In every political era, there are a few figures whose words carry weight not because of party colours, but because of the depth of their experience. Mohamed Shihab is one of them
MPL Opens EOI Window for Detailed Designs of Thilafushi Port Terminal
The Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has opened the opportunity for interested parties to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the detailed design of the Thilafushi Port terminal and its associated facilities. EOIs
MDA Backs Government Plan to Hold Two Elections on the Same Day
The Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) has backed the government’s plan to hold the presidential and parliamentary elections on the same day. In a statement issued today, the party said it welcomed President
Warm Welcome in Villimale as President Muizzu Steps Up Door to Door Campaigning
During today’s visit, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu toured several homes in Villimale, the satellite island of Male’, spending time with families and speaking with residents about their grievances. He also stopped to
MP Nazim Says Debate on Holding Two Elections on Same Day Was Settled Long Ago
The political argument over whether presidential and parliamentary elections should be held on the same day has intensified, but Deputy Speaker and Dhihgaru MP Ahmed Nazim says the matter was already resolved
President Muizzu’s National Service Push Aims to Build Character, Discipline and a New Generation of Youth
The country’s national service programme is presented as a special initiative of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, designed to build a strong young generation through structured training and education. The programme aims to