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
Nurturing Future Diplomats: Women Leaders Share Insights.
“All human beings are born free and equal.” These words, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, might have read differently if not for the persistence of one woman diplomat. As
In recent years, South Asia has witnessed a disturbing increase in religious intolerance, with harrowing incidents occurring in a region that is home to 24% of the world’s population. This troubling trend
In a world already on edge, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to North Korea has sparked both hopes for peace and fears of escalated tensions, further amplifying the already volatile global
NEW DELHI — The atmosphere was electrifying at the grand swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the commencement of his third term. Among the distinguished guests gracing the occasion was
Doha, Qatar — UNWTO Special Advisor and business leader Mohamed Ali Janah met today with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha, Qatar. The meeting, held against the backdrop of FIFA’s ongoing initiatives
GENEVA — With transformative changes upending the world of work, the leader of the Maldives’ biggest employers’ group called for an inclusive process of social dialogue to reframe the implicit “social contract”
In a resounding victory, Narendra Modi secured his third consecutive term as India’s Prime Minister in the 2024 General Election. The news rippled across the Indian Ocean to the Maldives, where leaders
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
Power Trio: Speaker Abdul Raheem (center), playing 'kingmaker' between President Dr. Muizzu (right) and Vice President Latheef (left). A snapshot of Maldives' new leadership.
In a violet tie and a black suit that screams “kingmaker,” Abdul Raheem, affectionately known as Adhurey, was sworn in as the Maldives Speaker of Parliament, etching a historic moment for Laamu
Ahmed Hafiz, a revered marine biologist and an indispensable resource on Maldivian marine life, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of unparalleled knowledge and kindness. Hafiz, whose expertise was admired among