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
Bank of Maldives to Introduce Indian Rupee Accounts, Aiming to Bolster Trade and Remittances
Malé, Maldives — In a significant move to deepen economic ties with India, the Bank of Maldives (BML) announced on Friday that it will begin offering Indian Rupee (INR) accounts for personal
China’s gray-zone hybrid threats against Taiwan’s Pacific allies
China’s assertive posture in the Indo-Pacific, guided by the Communist Party, pursues a deliberate strategy to undermine regional stability while avoiding outright conflict. By targeting Taiwan’s Pacific allies, including Palau, Beijing deploys
‘Enduring Friendship’: Maldives Extends Gratitude as India Renews Currency Swap Facility
Marking a significant strengthening of bilateral relations, Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam has hailed India’s decision to extend a crucial currency swap facility as clear evidence of the deep-seated friendship between the two
Demonstrating ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy, India Extends Crucial $360M Financial Support to Maldives
NEW DELHI — India has extended a key financial lifeline to the Maldives by rolling over a 30 billion rupee ($360 million) currency swap facility, cementing its role as the archipelago’s most
Maldives Rules Out Foreign Oversight of Its Waters as Nasheed Urges Closer Ties With India
The government’s statement on Wednesday did not mention India, China or any individual. It did not need to. By declaring an “absolute policy” against letting any foreign party conduct maritime security “directly
Azima Shakoor: From Legal Architect of GMR Cancellation to Defender of RasMalé Lease
In a detailed social media statement, Principal Secretary to the President Aishath Azima Shakoor outlined key arguments on foreign investment and national development, warning that deterring investors for short-term political gain ultimately
STO Brings India’s Famous Amul Brand to Maldivian Consumers
State Trading Organization (STO) General Trading has officially launched products from the renowned Indian dairy brand “Amul” at the ongoing Hotel Asia Exhibition. The products were formally unveiled during a special ceremony
India’s $580M Credit Line: The Engine Behind Ras Malé
MALÉ / MUMBAI — When local headlines in Malé erupted this week over a projected $20 billion luxury waterfront deal with Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills, the narrative seemed straightforward: President Dr Mohamed
Indian E-Commerce Platform Global Dukaan Begins Accepting Maldivian Rufiyaa
Maldivian shoppers buying goods directly from top Indian e-commerce sites can now pay using Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) through Global Dukaan, starting this Friday. The new payment option, rolled out through a joint
Maldives Clears Final $50 Million of SBI Debt Using SDF
The Finance Ministry has confirmed that the final instalment of a $150 million treasury bill facility taken from the State Bank of India in 2019 was repaid on 17 September using funds
Nasheed Warns of Foreign Exchange Crisis as USD 50 Million Indian Debt Payment Falls Due
The Maldives is facing acute foreign exchange pressure today as a USD 50 million debt repayment owed to India falls due, prompting warnings from former President Mohamed Nasheed over potential shortages of
The Maldives Embraced Islam 900 Years Ago. The Spot Where It Happened Still Stands.
Outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, close to where the national flagpole now stands, there is nothing to suggest that this modest patch of ground once marked a turning point in the