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 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
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
South Asia Governments in Hiring Frenzy for Criminal Masterminds
MALÉ, – In a move that has left the public questioning the sanity of the Maldivian government, officials have appointed Hussain Shifau, a man charged with importing goods through forged telegraphic transfers
Sri Lanka and Maldives Chart New Economic Paths: Eyeing BRICS and Ditching the Dollar
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry made waves on Monday by declaring his country’s desire to join the BRICS grouping. This move highlights the bloc’s growing influence. Sabry underscored that Sri Lanka
Transformative Thila Male’ Bridge Forges Economic and Strategic Bonds
Male’- Out in the Vaadhoo channel, an audacious construction project is taking shape, defying the crashing waves. Concrete pillars are rising from the sea, forming the backbone of what will become the
Four Sri Lankans Arrested in Ahmedabad: A Growing Concern for the Maldives
AHMEDABAD, Gujarat’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested four Sri Lankan nationals at Ahmedabad airport on Monday, citing connections to the Islamic State (ISIS). The detainees, all named Mohamed, were reportedly in contact with
Presidential Sorcery: Cozying Up to India Erases Vessel Fine
In a stunning display of bureaucratic magic, President Muizzu has mysteriously waved off a hefty fine for the Tuticorin-based fishing vessel “Holy Spirit,” leaving the opposition scratching their heads and conspiracy theorists
Turkish Drones vs Indian Dornier: Maldives Lost at Sea
MALÉ, Maldives — Churning waves and howling winds offered few clues about the fate of a small Maldivian vessel and its three-person crew who disappeared into the Indian Ocean during a relentless
BJP Embraces Micro-Influencers Over ‘WhatsApp University’ Tactics
For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s ruling political force, employed WhatsApp as a primary tool to disseminate contentious narratives and target adversaries with what critics derisively labeled “WhatsApp University” tactics.
With $50 Million Relief, India Exemplifies ‘Reciprocal Sensitivity’ to Maldives
As South Asia’s preeminent democracy and economic engine, India plays an influential role in shaping regional geopolitics. Its engagement with neighbors in the Indian Ocean realm reflects the delicate balance regional actors
Maldives Grapples With Extent of Indian Military Presence
MALÉ, — As the new government and supporters celebrate the withdrawal of Indian troops from the country, a vigorous debate has arisen over the true scale of the reduction in India’s military
India’s Rising Public Confidence in Its Government
NEW DELHI — After years of lingering skepticism toward the government, a new nationwide survey has revealed a striking rise in public trust among Indian citizens, reflecting improving conditions across sectors like