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
A Big STEM Push and a Bigger Promise for Maldivian Girls
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has highlighted that the equal participation of women and girls is the cornerstone of a scientific landscape that truly serves the global community. In a message marking the
Fish Talks and Schengen Access at Maldives–EU Dialogue
The Maldives and the European Union have held their first Partnership Dialogue, opening a new channel for high‑level engagement on trade, governance and mobility, the Foreign Ministry said. The meeting, held on
Pakistani Man Sentenced to Life in Maldives for Smuggling Five Kilos of Drugs
The Criminal court has sentenced a Pakistani national to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of smuggling more than five kilograms of narcotics into the country by air. Abdul Latif Baloch was
A Milestone in Berlin: Maldives and Germany Celebrate 60 Years of Ties
BERLIN — When President Dr Mohamed Muizzu arrived at the snow-dusted gates of Schloss Bellevue on Wednesday, the ceremony carried more than just the usual weight of diplomatic protocol. The inspection of
Beyond the Postcard: Maldives President Woos German Capital with a Blueprint for Resilience
BERLIN — For decades, the Maldives has been defined by a narrative of fragility, portrayed by successive leaders as vulnerable, dependent nation bound by the narrow scripts usually reserved for small island
Parliament Committee Probes Loss of MVR 3.7 Million in Maldives Gas Advance Payment
MALE’, Maldives — The State Owned Enterprises Committee of the People’s Majlis has opened an inquiry into the loss of MVR 3.7 million paid in advance by Maldives Gas to a Dubai‑based
Majlis Approves Constitutional Amendment to Merge Presidential and Parliamentary Elections
MALE’, Maldives — The People’s Majlis has approved a constitutional amendment that would merge future presidential and parliamentary elections, a change the government argues will reduce costs and ease the burden on
Maldivian Special Forces Win Gold in Pakistan Military Contest
MALE’, Maldives — The Special Forces of the Maldivian National Defence Force have won a gold medal at the Pakistan Army Team Spirit competition, a result President Dr Mohamed Muizzu described as
Gas Shipment Expected Next Week as STO Moves to Reassert Control Over Supply
A long‑awaited shipment of cooking gas is due to reach the Maldives in the coming week, with officials indicating it will arrive by or before 18 February, offering relief after weeks of
Maldives Celebrates Tourism Boom but Offers No Welcome for a Landmark Cruise Arrival
When the Carnival class Queen Anne sails into Malé on 14 February 2026, more than 2,600 visitors will disembark into a country that has just celebrated one of its strongest tourism years