World

24 Sep, 2026

Maldives and Saudi Arabia Enter ‘New Chapter’ of Bilateral Ties, Says President Muizzu

Maldives and Saudi Arabia have officially entered a “completely new chapter” in their bilateral relations, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced last night, reassuring Saudi investors that the Maldives is fully open and

World

24 Sep, 2026

Pakistan’s immunisation gap is turning preventable diseases into childhood deaths

In the paediatric wards of Pakistan’s Karachi, diseases that vaccines have prevented for decades are again taking children’s lives. At least 144 children died from measles and diphtheria at four major hospitals

Business·News·Tourism·World

21 Sep, 2026

S7 Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to VIA

Russia’s largest private carrier, S7 Airlines, will start scheduled direct flights to the Maldives on October 30, marking the first time a carrier will link the country directly to a Russian destination

Pakistan’s missing athletes: When international sport exposes a sporting system losing its way

For Pakistan, international sporting events are supposed to be stages of national representation. Increasingly, however, they have also exposed a troubling problem away from the competition itself: athletes who do not return

19 Sep, 2026

World

Russian Embassy Disputes Afghan Withdrawal Narrative, Cites Ambassador’s Firsthand Account

The Russian Embassy in Colombo has pushed back against a recent newspaper article, disputing the characterisation of Soviet involvement in Afghanistan as a defeat and drawing a pointed comparison with the NATO

03 Sep, 2026

Politics·World

Pakistan’s healthcare failure is turning HIV into a preventable national crisis

A hospital is supposed to be the place where illness is diagnosed, treated and contained. In Pakistan, some hospitals have instead become places where a preventable infection can spread from one patient

02 Sep, 2026

World

Beyond Diplomatic Notes: Nepali Migrants in Maldives Urge Action Amid Home Country Tragedy

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially sent condolences to Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah following catastrophic flooding in Nepal, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives, destroyed livelihoods, and widespread devastation.

28 Aug, 2026

News·World

China’s shopkeepers pull down shutters as inspection fears sweep across provinces

On some Chinese commercial streets, the most conspicuous sign of business activity has recently been its absence. Shutters have come down, restaurants have stopped serving customers, and small shops have remained closed

26 Aug, 2026

World

A Decade of the Tap: How India’s UPI Grew Into a $3.7 Trillion Global Engine

MALÉ — Walk into almost any corner shop along the bustling lanes of Malé these days, scan a QR code at the register, and your banking app will prompt you with an

25 Aug, 2026

Business·India-Maldives·News·World

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thanks President Muizzu Following Independence Day Greetings

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly thanked President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu after the Maldivian leader extended greetings on India’s 80th Independence Day, expressing hope that ties between the two neighbors will

15 Aug, 2026

India-Maldives·News·World

Seven Years On, Jammu and Kashmir Charts a New Path of Growth Amid Political Debate

SRINAGAR — Marking seven years since the historic revocation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir stands at a fascinating crossroads. While the anniversary on Wednesday brought familiar political friction—with regional parties staging

06 Aug, 2026

World

The Egyptian Director Who Found a Muse in the Maldives: Remembering Mohamed Khan

July 26 marked the tenth anniversary of the passing of Mohamed Khan, a luminary of Egyptian cinema whose restless lens captured the soul of a nation. While Khan is celebrated globally for

27 Jul, 2026

Business·Leaders·News·Tourism·World

US Eyes Maldives Port Project Amid Rising Indian Ocean Tensions

MALÉ — Washington is signaling a sharp, renewed focus on the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives, zeroing in on maritime security and critical logistics infrastructure as major world powers vie for

26 Jul, 2026

News·World

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Maldives and Saudi Arabia Enter ‘New Chapter’ of Bilateral Ties, Says President Muizzu

Pakistan’s immunisation gap is turning preventable diseases into childhood deaths

S7 Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to VIA

Pakistan’s missing athletes: When international sport exposes a sporting system losing its way

Russian Embassy Disputes Afghan Withdrawal Narrative, Cites Ambassador’s Firsthand Account

Pakistan’s healthcare failure is turning HIV into a preventable national crisis

Beyond Diplomatic Notes: Nepali Migrants in Maldives Urge Action Amid Home Country Tragedy

China’s shopkeepers pull down shutters as inspection fears sweep across provinces

A Decade of the Tap: How India’s UPI Grew Into a $3.7 Trillion Global Engine

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thanks President Muizzu Following Independence Day Greetings

Seven Years On, Jammu and Kashmir Charts a New Path of Growth Amid Political Debate

The Egyptian Director Who Found a Muse in the Maldives: Remembering Mohamed Khan

US Eyes Maldives Port Project Amid Rising Indian Ocean Tensions

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