President Muizzu’s Calculated Gamble Reshapes the Political Map
In the slow burn rhythm of Maldivian politics, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pulled off a move that few in his own camp fully believed in when he first floated it. His
The Gold Standard: Why the USA Should Learn from the Maldives’ National Registry
In global governance, there’s a familiar irony: the countries with the most power often stumble over the most basic administrative tasks. While the United States grapples with a fractured, chaotic system of
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Named Among Global Health Pioneers in TIME100 Health 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has been named to the TIME100 Health list for 2026, an annual selection of the world’s most influential figures transforming global well-being. The recognition comes as the Maldives
When Democracy Is Sent to the ICU, Gen Z Becomes Its Lifeline: Nepal’s Youth-Led Revolt Shakes South Asia’s Political Order
KATHMANDU — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, as smoke billowed from the charred remains of Nepal’s Supreme Court and the Singha Durbar government complex, a generation long dismissed as “too
President Urges Climate Action and Trade Cooperation at SCO Summit in Tianjin
TIANJIN, China, — In a compelling address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit’s “SCO Plus” meeting, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu called for urgent climate action, enhanced trade connectivity, and a revitalized
Modi’s Tianjin Triumph: A Masterclass in Diplomacy Reinforces India’s Global Pivot
TIANJIN, China — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here have solidified India’s position as a pivotal force in Eurasian diplomacy, with his bilateral meeting with
Maldives and China Pledge to Deepen Ties in High-Level Tianjin Talks
TIANJIN, China — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with President Xi Jinping on Sunday at the Tianjin Yingbin Hotel, in a summit aimed at bolstering the already robust ties between the two
A Life that Built an Industry: Remembering MU Manik, the Quiet Pioneer of Maldivian Tourism
In the quiet hours of Saturday morning, at 6:30 am in Singapore, the Maldives lost one of its greatest visionaries. Mohamed Umar “MU” Manik, the man whose grit and foresight helped turn
The Philippines’ Expanding Security Web against China: Taiwan at the Core
China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait has reshaped Asia’s security dynamics. Actions such as the militarisation of disputed features, increased maritime patrols, and frequent incursions near Taiwan
U.S. and Maldives Celebrate 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties with Historical Reflections
MALE’, Maldives — On the eve of a milestone anniversary, the United States Embassy in Male’ commemorated 60 years of diplomatic relations with the Maldives, a partnership that began in August 1965
Abdullah Faiz’s IHUSAAS: Painting Emotions Across Borders at Malé’s National Art Gallery
As I step into the National Art Gallery in Malé on this balmy August afternoon, the air hums with a quiet energy. The IHUSAAS exhibition, running from August 6th to 16th, fills
Op-Ed Beyond Optics: Measuring Triumph by Avoiding Red Flags
MALE’, Maldives — As Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day visit to the Maldives on Saturday, the nation took stock of a diplomatic moment that quietly reshaped its relationship with
Prime Minister Modi Arrives Today for 60th Independence Day, Warm Welcome Awaits
MALE’, Maldives — Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives today for a two-day state visit, graciously participating in the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day celebrations and engaging in high-level discussions with President Dr. Mohamed