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
Loans Reach Fishermen as Government Expands Ice Plant Network Nationwide
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources says 89 fishermen registered in the National Register of Fisheries have now received loans under the government’s financing scheme, marking steady progress in efforts to
Alaika launches “Do You Know Alaika?” quiz as part of Malé WDC campaign
When most political campaigns in Malé rely on rallies, door‑to‑door visits or evening gatherings, PNC candidate Al‑Ustaza Aishath Alaika Adnan has chosen something different. At 10:30pm on Monday, 9 March, at the
President Muizzu calls for stronger Commonwealth action on climate resilience and fair financing
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has marked Commonwealth Day with a call for deeper cooperation across the organisation, placing climate resilience, concessional financing and sustainable debt solutions at the centre of the Maldives’
Breakthrough procedure puts Ungoofaaru Hospital in the spotlight
When a regional hospital in the Maldives performs a complex advanced medical procedure, it becomes news. This is the story of Ungoofaaru Hospital. Ungoofaaru Regional Hospital has carried out a complex hysteroscopic
Police dismiss torture allegations, outline strict detainee‑handling protocols
The Maldives Police Service has rejected allegations of torture involving a foreign national arrested in a drug operation, saying there is no indication of misconduct during his arrest or detention. The case
MPL Clears 38,836 Containers in First Week of March as Food Imports Surge
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) processed 38,836 containers in the first eight days of March, according to newly released operational statistics from the state‑owned company. The figure covers both 20‑foot and 40‑foot units,
MoU Signed to Strengthen Maldivian Traditional Medicine Sector
The Maldives National Skills Development Authority (MNSDA) and the Maldivian Medical Association for Traditional Medicine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop skilled professionals in the country’s traditional healing practices.
First Lady Calls for Dignity and Equal Opportunity on International Women’s Day
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, First Lady Sajida Mohammed called on society to uphold dignity, equal opportunities and justice for every woman. In her message marking the day, the First
Alaika Steps Into the Public Square as a New Face of Women’s Leadership
On a warm Malé evening, long after the city’s daytime rush has thinned, a small public square in Maafannu is preparing for something unusual in local politics. Not a rally. Not a
Addu to Receive 26MW Power Boost Under New Agreement With ABC Engines
A major power‑generation agreement signed this week is expected to provide a long‑term solution to Addu City’s electricity shortages, with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu saying the project will secure reliable power for