The Quiet Signal: Hussain Niyaz’s Mission to Connect the Maldives
In the Maldives, life unfolds at the mercy of the sea. For centuries, its people have been bound by the tides, their stories carried on the wind. Now, a new force weaves
Celebrating Excellence in Maldivian Tourism: Travelution Awards 2024
In a spectacular showcase of appreciation for local tourism enterprises, the highly anticipated Travelution Awards are set to take center stage this April. Endorsed by key entities such as the Ministry of
Xiamen Airlines to Commence Flights to Maldives, President Aims for Tourism Boost
In a bid to revitalize the country’s tourism sector, Xiamen Airlines is set to initiate flights to the island nation in March this year, announced the President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The government’s
Maldives Bolsters Bunkering Services with Northern Port Expansion
Male’ — The Maldives is advancing its economic infrastructure, with Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohammed Saeed announcing that international bunkering services, which supply fuel to ships in transit, will continue uninterrupted
Opposition Leaders Ordered to Undergo Body Photography, Excluding Genitals, in Defamation Case
Male’ — A criminal court order requiring two prominent opposition figures to be stripped and photographed, excluding their genitals, has ignited a firestorm of criticism in the Maldives, with the main opposition
Maldives Customs Seizes Over 130,000 Smuggled Cigarettes at Addu Airport
MALÉ, Maldives — Maldives Customs Service seized 130,155 cigarettes smuggled into the country, uncovered during an inspection at Addu International Airport on Saturday. The operation, targeting a shipment bound for the Maldives,
The TLP and Pakistan’s Complex Tapestry of Faith
KARACHI, Pakistan — The Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a religiopolitical party that has surged to prominence in recent years, first gained national attention in 2017 when it led fiery protests against perceived blasphemies,
A Roadblock in Paradise: Addu’s Airport Expansion Stumbles Over Corporate Greed and Government Missteps
MALE, — In the lush, equatorial heart of the Maldives, Addu City is a paradox: a prime swath of land blessed with turquoise lagoons and rare tropical jungles, yet its people reap
Speculation Mounts Over Next U.N. Secretary-General as Global South, Gender Push Intensifies
UNITED NATIONS — With António Guterres’s tenure as United Nations Secretary-General set to end on December 31, 2026, diplomatic circles are abuzz with speculation over who will succeed him in one of
The U.S. and China: A Tug-of-War Over Trade, Tech, and Tension What It Means for Us
For you and me, this means pricier phones and cheaper headlines. It means our kids growing up in a world where a glitchy TikTok might be the spark for a diplomatic flare-up.
Bridging Nations: India’s Afcons Lifts Record-Breaking Navigation Span in the Maldives
MALÉ, Maldives—On April 3, a towering feat of engineering took shape in the azure waters of the Maldives. Indian infrastructure giant Afcons erected the world’s tallest precast navigation span segment as part
India Strengthens Bilateral Trade Ties with Maldives Through Uninterrupted Supply of Essential Commodities
New Delhi,— In a reaffirmation of its longstanding commitment to the Maldives, India has announced the continuation of essential commodity exports to the Maldives for the fiscal year 2025-26. The notification, issued
India and Maldives Open Door to Trade in Rupees and Rufiyaa
MUMBAI — The Reserve Bank of India announced on Monday that trade between India and the Maldives can now be settled in Indian Rupees (INR) and Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). This shift could