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
India and the Shadow of Foreign Interference: China’s Expanding Influence
As India prepares for the Lok Sabha elections concerns over foreign interference have taken center stage. The latest development involves OpenAI, which reported taking swift action within 24 hours to disrupt deceptive
India Awaits Election Results Amid Exit Poll Projections of BJP Victory: A Perspective from the Maldives
As the world’s largest democracy concludes its extensive electoral process, the Maldives is closely watching the outcome of India’s Lok Sabha elections. These elections, which began on April 19 and wrapped up
China’s Onion Diplomacy Sparks Chaos and Tears
HULHUMALE’ PHASE TWO—The Maldives witnessed an unexpected spectacle this week as droves of residents queued up for hours near the Hiyaa ward in Hulhumale’ Phase Two, all in pursuit of a rather
Two Tales of Public Outrage: How Pune and the Maldives Demand Justice
In the early hours of May 19, 2024, Pune, a bustling city in India, was rocked by a tragic accident that would reveal a complex web of privilege and deceit. A 17-year-old,
Maldives: India’s RuPay in bid to navigate the shifting sands
Male’, – The Maldives made a larger overture to India by deciding to integrate India’s own digital payment system RuPay. This also comes amid the simultaneous recalibrating of relations between India and
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