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
President Muizzu Attends Historic Oath Ceremony in Dhaka as Bangladesh Enters New Political Era
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu witnessed the swearing‑in of Bangladesh’s new leader and government, joining a select group of regional leaders at a moment of political change in one of South Asia’s largest
President Sends Lunar New Year Greetings to Xi Jinping, Praising ‘Friendship and Cooperation’
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended Lunar New Year greetings to China’s President Xi Jinping, casting the message as a reflection of the “friendship and cooperation” that have shaped the countries’ increasingly
Ooredoo Maldives Wins Ookla Award for Maldives’ Best Fixed Network
Ooredoo Maldives has been awarded the Ookla Speedtest Award for Maldives’ Best Fixed Network for the second quarter of 2025, becoming the first telecommunications provider to receive the distinction. The award, presented
After Years of Complaints, Sinamalé and Malé Hiyaa Residents Receive Relief Package
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met residents of the Sinamalé and Malé Hiyaa flats at Mulee’aage on Monday evening, acknowledging years of unresolved grievances. Residents spoke candidly about the worsening condition of the
Maldives Signals High‑Level Engagement as President Muizzu Heads to Bangladesh
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed Malé on Monday evening for an official visit to Bangladesh, a trip that reflects the Maldives’ commitment to maintaining strong bilateral ties — and offers a clear
Maldives Set to Become the Indian Ocean’s Tourism Capital on WTA Gala Night
When the World Travel Awards announced that its 2026 Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony would return to the Maldives after more than a decade, the decision was widely read as both a recognition
Maldives Calls April Vote on Constitutional Change to Synchronise National Elections
The Maldives is preparing for one of the most consequential constitutional votes in its democratic history, after the People’s Majlis approved a resolution to hold a nationwide referendum on synchronising presidential and
Tourist Arrivals Up 7% as Maldives Records Highest Single‑Day Total of the Year
A record number of tourists arrived in the country on Saturday, according to new figures released by the Ministry of Tourism. The ministry reported that 11,136 visitors entered the country that day
Teen Athlete Targeted Online Wins Third Best Young Player Award
Umair Mohamed Muizzu, one of the country’s most promising young table tennis players, has been named the third‑best young athlete of the year at the 2024 National Sports Awards, following a standout
LCE: Ruling Party Secures 69 Seats Without a Vote
The ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) has secured 69 local council and women’s committee seats across the country without a single ballot being cast, after rival candidates withdrew before the formal announcement