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
First Lady Urges Strong Turnout in Council and WDC Elections
First Lady Sajida Mohamed has called on voters to participate in large numbers in the upcoming local council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections. Speaking at the opening of the PNC’s campaign
Japan Signs Agreement to Support Major Sea‑wall Rehabilitation in Malé
Japan, long synonymous with the Maldives’ iconic Malé sea wall, has deepened its role as a key development partner with a new agreement to prepare for the rehabilitation of the capital’s sea-wall
President Muizzu’s Pledge Delivered as Seaplane Services Begin to Thoddoo
Scheduled seaplane services to Thoddoo officially commenced today, fulfilling a promise President Dr Mohamed Muizzu made during a visit to the island in August last year. At the time, the President pledged
Council Election: Candidate Names Sorted and Drawn
The draw to determine the order of candidates for the upcoming local council elections and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections was conducted today. The elections are scheduled to take place on 4
Nears Completion of Major Dredging Phase in Rasmale’ Mega‑Project
The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) says it has completed the bulk of dredging at Site A of the government’s flagship Rasmale’ development, marking a significant milestone in one of the country’s
Chinese Arrivals Surge as Year of the Horse Travel Wave Lifts Maldives to New Highs
As China ushers in the Year of the Horse, its travellers are galloping back to the Maldives, pushing the country to the top of the nation’s tourist arrivals for 2026. China has
President Muizzu: For the Maldives, an Ocean‑Centred Foreign Policy Is a Matter of Survival
Berlin, — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu used a keynote address at the German Council on Foreign Relations to deliver a pointed message: the stability of the twenty‑first century will depend less on
President Warns of “Climate Change Without Borders” in Berlin Address
Berlin, — Speaking at Humboldt University, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered a stark warning that climate change has already surpassed the limits of national sovereignty and political cycles, urging governments to confront
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Named Among Global Health Pioneers in TIME100 Health 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has been named to the TIME100 Health list for 2026, an annual selection of the world’s most influential figures transforming global well-being. The recognition comes as the Maldives
Maldives Puts New Islands on the Table as Halal Tourism Drive Accelerates
The Government has opened a fresh round of tenders for halal‑tourism development, placing lagoons and islands across several atolls on offer as part of its effort to push tourism beyond long‑established hubs.