There is a verse in the Quran that Muslims have recited for fourteen centuries, yet its meaning can still stop you mid-thought if you sit with it long enough. إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا
For much of the 20th century, several nations stood as models of regional prosperity — self‑sufficient, resource‑rich, and socially stable. Yet decades of US intervention, sanctions, and proxy wars have left them
In Naidkhai, a small village in north Kashmir, the front room of a modest home has not been still for days. Neighbours walk in unannounced. Relatives arrive from nearby towns. Children gather
Malé, Maldives — The word “coup” has long been a powerful and malleable tool in the lexicon of Maldivian politics, shaped and reshaped by those in power to suit their narrative. Historically,
In this insightful piece, veteran journalist P. K. Balachandran, writing for the Daily News, explores the dramatic downfall of Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. Balachandran delves into the turbulent events that
In the corridors of the president’s office, the atmosphere is jubilant. President Muizzu’s government has reached the nine-month mark—a period often associated with the birth of something new and transformative. Yet, for
From emerging as a global software industry powerhouse, a source country of top CEOs of the MNCs, a trailblazer in space missions to harnessing the soft power of a vibrant film industry,
MALE, Maldives — In an address at the opening ceremony of the “Maldives Travel Conference 2024 – Women’s Edition,” First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed issued a clarion call for gender equality in
Male’, Maldives — At the 2024 Construction Industry Forum, Mohamed Ali Janah, President of the Maldives National Association of Construction Industry, delivered a stark assessment of the state of the sector, highlighting
MALÉ, Maldives — In a nation where the ocean is both a lifeline and a boundary, connecting the islands of the Maldivian archipelago has always been more than just a geographical challenge.
MALÉ, Maldives — In a small, cluttered shop in the heart of Malé, Ahmed Rasheed, 42, meticulously arranges imported goods on shelves that seem to grow emptier by the day. His furrowed
Malé, Maldives — On India’s 78th Independence Day, President Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed the deep and strategic ties between the two nations, highlighting their enduring partnership as essential to the development and prosperity
“… like a temple resting on two pillars. If they come too close to each other the temple will collapse.” — Khalil Gibran once wrote, encapsulating the delicate balance necessary in any relationship.