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
In the Maldives, Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year Finds Its Sky
MALÉ, Maldives — Pantone has named Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) as its Colour of the Year for 2026, a soft, billowy white that the institute describes as “a lofty neutral whose aerated
Maldives Emerges as Sri Lanka’s Largest Donor in Cyclone Recovery
MALE’, Maldives — In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka on November 27 and left nearly 500 dead and more than 360 missing, the Maldives has emerged as the single
Swift Measures Highlight India’s Growing Strength in Managing Aviation Challenges
NEW DELHI — As India’s largest airline grappled with an unprecedented wave of flight cancellations, the government moved swiftly to reassure passengers and restore order, underscoring the country’s growing capacity to manage
President Urges Professionalism in Journalism, Warns Against Political Activism
MALE’, Maldives — President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu has called on journalists to distinguish between professional reporting and political activism, urging the media to uphold standards of fairness and responsibility while exercising press
High Commissioner Hands Over Maldivian Food Aid to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The Maldives has delivered a shipment of emergency aid to Sri Lanka to support communities devastated by Cyclone Dithuwa, underscoring the bonds of regional solidarity. Maldives’ High Commissioner
Russia Bets on “Sanctions‑Proof” Jet as India Joins Production Effort
In October 2025, India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation to co‑produce the SJ‑100, a regional jet branded by Moscow as “sanctions‑proof.” The partnership
China’s Love for Speed Collides with Geology: The Real Story Behind the Hongqi Bridge Collapse
Ecologists and environmentalists have been closely studying the deadly collapse of a bridge in Sichuan a few days ago. The incident has raised serious doubts about China’s ability to execute ambitious infrastructure
Maldives Accelerates Ambitious Land-Reclamation Project to Ease Housing Crunch and Combat Rising Seas
MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced this week that one of the world’s largest dredgers has begun intensive land-reclamation work on Rasmale, a planned 1,009-hectare net-zero eco-city the government is
Deputy Speaker Nazim Meets British Counterpart in Commons Exchange Program
LONDON — Deputy Speaker Hon. Ahmed Nazim and a parliamentary delegation began a three-day visit to Westminster this week, meeting with Nusrat Ghani, the British deputy speaker, as part of a program
Telethon Collects Over MVR 11 Million From Maldivians
MALÉ, Maldives — Public Service Media (PSM), working with 37 media outlets across the country, staged a live telethon that began Sunday morning and stretched into the following day. By the time