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
Maldives Corrections Denies Torture Allegations After Inmate Dies in Custody
The Maldives Correctional Service has rejected claims that an inmate who died on Monday was tortured while serving his sentence at Hulhumale’ facility. The agency issued the statement after reports circulated on
Maldives Sees Surge in 100‑Rufiyaa Notes as ATM Network Expands
The circulation of 100‑rufiyaa notes has climbed sharply across the Maldives, driven by the rapid expansion of ATMs and a fresh supply of newly printed currency. The Maldives Monetary Authority said a
Maldives Coast Guard Seizes Two Foreign Fishing Boats for Illegal Entry
The Maldives Coast Guard has detained two foreign fishing vessels after they were found operating inside the country’s maritime territory. The boats were intercepted at 14:02 on Sunday, about 109 nautical miles
Maldives to Restore May–June Private A‑Level Exams After Student Appeals
The Ministry of Education has announced that private candidates in the Maldives will once again be able to sit for A‑Level examinations in the May–June window. The decision reverses a shift made
Maldives Records 10,253 Tourist Arrivals in a Single Day, Highest February Total in Three Years
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives reached 10,253 on Sunday, marking the highest single‑day total recorded in February this year. The Ministry of Tourism said the figure includes passengers arriving through Velana International
STO Assures Supply of Essential Ramadan Goods as Government Expands Basic‑Items List
The State Trading Organization has pledged that all newly designated essential food items will be available across the Maldives during the month of Ramadan. The government recently expanded the list of basic
Maldives Nears Completion of Island Port Network, but Water and Sewerage Gaps Remain
The Maldives has nearly finished building ports across its inhabited islands, with only three islands still lacking completed facilities. Official data from the Ministry of Housing show that 184 of 187 island
Fifty‑Two Maldivian Farmers Depart for Advanced Training Program in Sri Lanka
Fifty‑two Maldivian farmers have departed for Sri Lanka to take part in an advanced agricultural training program, the largest group yet to travel under such an initiative. The program is organized by
Maldives Connects Four Southern Atolls by Air as New Routes Launch From Gan
The Maldives’ national airline, Maldivian, is set to launch a new network of southern domestic and regional flights in February, linking four southern atolls by air for the first time, officials announced
Russia Leads Maldives Tourism Boom
The Maldives opened the new year with a surge in visitors, recording 224,788 tourist arrivals in January, according to fresh data from the Ministry of Tourism. The figure marks a 4.6% increase