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
Islamic Ministry Fined for Missing RTI Hearing as Government Stresses Transparency
The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined the Islamic Ministry 700 rufiyaa after it failed to attend a scheduled hearing on two unresolved Right to Information requests. The office said the ministry had
Thinadhoo Council Halts All Entertainment for Ramadan Observance
Thinadhoo City Council has moved to suspend all entertainment and sporting activities throughout the coming month of Ramadan, saying the community should give full priority to worship and reflection. In an announcement
Chief Justice Announces Task Force to Tackle Court Backlog by 2026
Chief Justice Abdul Ghani Mohammed has pledged a sweeping effort to clear the country’s mounting backlog of court cases, announcing that a dedicated task force will begin work immediately to address delays
Parliamentary Committee Backs Plan to Combine Presidential and Parliamentary Elections
A key parliamentary committee has approved a constitutional amendment that would allow presidential and parliamentary elections to be held on the same day, a move that would also shorten the current Majlis’
Chief Justice Praises President as Judicial Year 2026 Opens
The Chief Justice has praised President Dr Mohamed Muizzu for what he described as decisive steps to strengthen judicial independence, as the country marked the opening of Judicial Year 2026. Speaking at
Maldives Opens First DNA Laboratory for Thalassaemia Testing
The Maldives has opened its first government‑run molecular laboratory for thalassaemia diagnosis, a development health officials say will significantly expand the country’s capacity to detect and manage blood disorders. The DNA laboratory,
Majlis Launches First National Electronic Petition System
The Maldives has introduced its first electronic petition system, a move officials say will broaden public access to parliamentary processes and strengthen democratic participation through digital tools. The e‑petition portal was launched
Yameen Strikes a Familiar Nerve as the Chagos Debate Reignites
Abdulla Yameen’s re‑emergence on the political stage this week carried a sense of déjà vu. The former president has long understood the potency of nationalist sentiment, and at a rally of his
Fourteen Years On, the Maldives Still Grapples With the Legacy of 8 February
Fourteen years have passed since 8 February 2012, a day etched into the country’s political memory as one of the most violent and consequential episodes in modern Maldivian history. What began as
New Radiant Sports Club Officially Launches Football Academy
New Radiant Sports Club has officially announced the launch of its new football academy, unveiling the club’s technical director and outlining an ambitious development model aimed at nurturing young talent across the