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
Central Bank Raises Dollar Supply Ahead of Ramadan
The Maldives Monetary Authority has increased the supply of US dollars to domestic banks by 32 per cent for a three‑week period, a temporary measure aimed at ensuring the smooth import of
The Gold Standard: Why the USA Should Learn from the Maldives’ National Registry
In global governance, there’s a familiar irony: the countries with the most power often stumble over the most basic administrative tasks. While the United States grapples with a fractured, chaotic system of
Maldives Launches RTL Ferry Service in Southern Province, Expanding Island Connectivity
The Maldives has launched a new route under its Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry network, extending high‑speed public sea transport to another region of the archipelago. The service was formally inaugurated on
Domestic Flights Shift to Expanded Terminal as VIA Boosts Capacity
Velana International Airport has significantly expanded its domestic flight capacity, moving operations into the former international terminal and increasing the number of check‑in counters to 27. The handover was marked at a
‘Respect, Not Insults’: First Lady Appeals for Dignity in Election Campaign
First Lady Sajida Mohammed on Tuesday urged citizens to campaign for the forthcoming local council and women’s development committee elections without resorting to personal attacks. She delivered the appeal at a Pre‑Ramadan
Lawmakers Hear Allegations of Systematic Restrictions on Religious Practice in China
China’s treatment of religious and spiritual communities returned to the centre of US congressional scrutiny this week after a former senior American official described the Chinese Communist Party’s policies as nothing less
President Muizzu Attends Historic Oath Ceremony in Dhaka as Bangladesh Enters New Political Era
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu witnessed the swearing‑in of Bangladesh’s new leader and government, joining a select group of regional leaders at a moment of political change in one of South Asia’s largest
President Sends Lunar New Year Greetings to Xi Jinping, Praising ‘Friendship and Cooperation’
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended Lunar New Year greetings to China’s President Xi Jinping, casting the message as a reflection of the “friendship and cooperation” that have shaped the countries’ increasingly
Ooredoo Maldives Wins Ookla Award for Maldives’ Best Fixed Network
Ooredoo Maldives has been awarded the Ookla Speedtest Award for Maldives’ Best Fixed Network for the second quarter of 2025, becoming the first telecommunications provider to receive the distinction. The award, presented
After Years of Complaints, Sinamalé and Malé Hiyaa Residents Receive Relief Package
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met residents of the Sinamalé and Malé Hiyaa flats at Mulee’aage on Monday evening, acknowledging years of unresolved grievances. Residents spoke candidly about the worsening condition of the