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
This widelensreport is based on a close study of the “Global Foresight 2025” survey report, prepared by the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. www.atlanticcouncil.org. NEW DELHI — As the
Trailblazers of Justice: Dr. Azmiralda Zahir and Aisha Shujoon Mohamed celebrate their historic inauguration as the Maldives' first female Supreme Court justices with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, marking a bold step forward in judicial diversity.
MALE’, Maldives — A storm is brewing in the Maldives, and it’s not the kind that churns the Indian Ocean. This time, it’s a fierce social media debate over whether women should
KABUL, Afghanistan — In a rare flicker of defiance against the Taliban’s unrelenting suppression of women and free expression, an Afghan women’s radio station, Radio Begum, is set to resume broadcasts after
In a historic nod to a towering figure of Maldivian history, a new Dhivehi font inspired by the handwriting of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was unveiled last night, marking a cultural
At an age when most children are lost in the world of cartoons and toys, 4-year-old Anish Sarkar finds his joy in the quiet intensity of the chessboard. With a mind years
The world is shifting, and not subtly. The transition from unipolar dominance by the United States to a multipolar order is reshaping the global landscape. The Munich Security Conference 2025 offered a
Paula White, a televangelist with a history of personal and financial controversies, became Trump’s spiritual advisor in the White House, embodying the fusion of evangelical Christianity and the MAGA movement. Her role
Colin Huang, a former Google engineer turned e-commerce tycoon, has officially become China’s richest man, with a net worth of $48.6 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His company, PDD Holdings,
China’s sex doll industry has seen a dramatic surge, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into lifelike models. WMDoll, one of the country’s largest manufacturers, reported a 30% increase in
As Washington pauses a key funding stream to South Asia, countries like Bangladesh and Nepal are bracing for the fallout. For decades, USAID has been a crucial force in the region, supporting