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
Muizzu government moves to complete 23 ice plants to strengthen vital fisheries sector
The government says all 23 ice plants planned across the Maldives will be completed and brought online before the end of this year, a commitment officials frame as central to President Dr
New housing drive aims to ease land pressure in the Malé region
The government has launched its most extensive housing push in years, moving to ease long‑standing land shortages in the Malé region through new affordable flats, major land‑allocation schemes and large‑scale reclamation in
Dhihdhoo enters a new phase of development as airport reclamation and FIFA standard stadium move ahead
Haa Alif Dhihdhoo island is undergoing one of the most significant periods of development in its history, with two major projects advancing under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s administration. The government’s push to
Population of Raiymandhoo Relocation Nears Approval as New Plots Are Set Aside Close to Malé
Meemu atoll Raiymandhoo residents have been informed that 44 plots have now been allocated for their relocation to K. Thulusdhoo island, marking a significant step in resolving a long‑standing issue for the
Fulhadhoo Enforces Decency Rules to Respect Local Sentiments Amid Tourism Growth
Local tourism in B atoll Fulhadhoo is growing, and the island council has moved to safeguard local decency and community sentiment as visitor numbers rise. Residents had raised repeated concerns about tourists
Government Opens Year‑Round Student Loans as Support for Higher Education Expands
The government will open student loan applications throughout the year, removing the long‑standing deadline that has often prevented students from applying in time. The decision was announced by the Minister of Higher
Government Sets Out Wide‑Ranging Measures to Secure Food Supplies and Stabilise Prices
At a press conference at the President’s Office on 3 March, Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed set out a series of measures the government says will secure the country’s food
President Muizzu Says No Risk of Oil Shortages for Maldives Despite Middle East Conflict
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said today that the Maldives faces no immediate risk of an oil shortage, even as the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global supply routes. He
Chagos Has Deep Historical Ties to Maldives, President Muizzu Says
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said today that the Chagos archipelago, known in Dhivehi as Folhavahi, has long‑standing historical links to Maldives and that the Maldives is the rightful heir if the United
Safeguarding the Global Maldivian: President Muizzu’s Shield Amidst Middle East Turmoil
As tensions ripple across the Middle East, the Maldivian government has moved with measured resolve to ensure that no citizen — from students abroad to pilgrims in the holy cities — is