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
MPL Awarded Contract to Develop Bonded Zone at Addu Commercial Port
ADDU CITY, — Maldives Ports Limited has been awarded the contract to establish a bonded zone at the commercial port in Addu City, a project the government says will expand regional trade
PNC Declares a Head Start: Seven Per Cent of Seats Won Without an Election
The ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) has already won around seven per cent of the seats in the upcoming local council elections without a contest, the party’s campaign manager, Ibrahim Falaah, said
New Judges Sworn in to High Court and Criminal Court
Three newly appointed judges to the High Court and the Criminal Court were sworn in on Sunday night, after the Judicial Service Commission acted earlier in the week to fill longstanding vacancies.
Maldives Renews Hardline Stance Against Global Terror Networks
The government of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has released an updated roster of proscribed terrorist organizations, underscoring its effort to align more closely with global counterterrorism standards amid shifting regional security dynamics.
Maldives Reasserts Maritime Rights as President Muizzu Withdraws 2022 Letter and Orders Review of ITLOS Case
The Maldives has moved to reassert its long‑standing maritime position in the Indian Ocean, with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu formally withdrawing a 2022 letter that had shifted the country’s stance in favour
From shore to open sea: How India’s first marine fish farming project is reshaping coastal livelihoods
India’s launch of its first open-sea marine fish farming project marks a decisive transition in how the country engages with its vast maritime domain. Located in the Andaman Sea near North Bay,
A Three‑Hour Blueprint: Muizzu’s Longest‑Ever Address Signals Ambitious Shift
In a three‑hour presidential address delivered before the opening session of the People’s Majlis, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu concluded his third Presidential Address at noon — marking the longest such speech in
In Third Presidential Address, President Pledges Economic Overhaul, Tourism Expansion and Legal Action on Maritime Dispute
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu began delivering his third presidential address at 9 a.m., opening with a defence of his administration’s record and a pledge to accelerate reforms in the year ahead. Muizzu
Maldives Pension Office CEO Resigns Amid Dispute Over Government‑Backed Bond Plan
The leadership crisis at the Maldives Pension Office has deepened after Chief Executive Officer Sujatha Haleem resigned from her post. Her departure follows growing tension over a government‑driven plan to channel billions
Maldives Faces Rising Tensions as Ex‑Pension Board Member Warns of Inflation Risks From MVR 2.4 Billion Bond Plan
Sarvash Adam, who resigned from the Pension Office board as the representative for private businesses, has issued a sharp warning over the government’s proposed MVR 2.4 billion “dual‑currency” bond. He says the