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SIMDI has launched its illy FIFA World Cup 2026 Promotion, offering customers a discounted bundle featuring the illy X9 Chrome Iperespresso Machine and illy coffee capsules.

SIMDI Launches illy FIFA World Cup 2026 Promotion with 30% Discount MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

The next sitting of Parliament has been postponed for a further week, according to the Parliament Office.

Parliament Session Postponed for Another Week MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has commented on the North Hithadhoo by-election in a post shared on X, using a metaphor likening the political contest to a physical struggle and suggesting a decisive setback for the ruling party.

In his post, Nasheed described the constituency as one previously held with a large majority by the PNC, adding that the outcome reflected a significant political defeat for president Mohamed Muizzu. His remarks came after the North Hithadhoo by-election, in which MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq secured victory over PNC’s Ahmed Saeed by 62 votes, according to the Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM).

MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq has won the North Hithadhoo parliamentary by-election, securing the seat in a closely contested race against PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed, according to figures released by the Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM).

MDP’s Sodiq Wins North Hithadhoo By-Election by Narrow Margin MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

The road leading to Terminal 2 at Velana International Airport (VIA) will be closed overnight from 7 to 12 June to facilitate maintenance works, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced.

MTCC Announces Night-Time Road Closures at VIA From 7–12 June; Outlines Temporary Bus Drop-Off Point MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

A 44-year-old man from GDh. Gadhdhoo was found dead this morning after being reported missing while out fishing, police said.

Gadhdhoo Fisherman Found Dead After Going Missing at Sea MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

A section of Boduthakurufaanu Magu, stretching from Izzuddin Jetty to Henveiru Ferry Terminal, will be closed from Sunday as asphalt works continue under the road redevelopment project in Malé City.

Section of Boduthakurufaanu Magu to Close for Asphalt Works MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

The State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Corporation (StatePharma) Limited will assume operations of all pharmacies currently managed by the State Trading Organization (STO) from 1 July, as part of efforts to improve access to medicines and address persistent shortages across the Maldives.

StatePharma to Take Over STO Pharmacies Nationwide From July MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that MVR 7 million from the Green Fund will be allocated annually to strengthen environmental protection efforts in the Maldives.

President Muizzu Allocates MVR 7 Million Annually From Green Fund for Environmental Protection MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

The police have launched an investigation into an active police officer accused of sexually abusing a child.

Police Investigate Officer Accused of Child Sexual Abuse MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives