When India’s first sounding rocket lifted off from Thumba in 1963, few imagined that the same country would one day land on the Moon’s south pole, send a probe to Mars, and
The United States accused China of using political pressure to block Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te from travelling to Eswatini. Washington said several African countries revoked overflight permits for Lai’s aircraft after receiving
Moosa Ali Jaleel’s life has been shaped by service. For more than three decades he wore the uniform, rising through the ranks and standing on the front line during one of the
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
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — In a move that reflects the UAE’s growing emphasis on nurturing local religious leaders, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has introduced a groundbreaking scholarship program for Islamic
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 — The Maldives marked a historic moment today with the delivery of a Friday sermon written by a woman for the first time in the nation’s history. Al- Ustaza Hawwa