A US naval research vessel arrived in the Maldives and docked near Malé. The Ocean Titan, operated by the Pacific Survey Group, sailed from Australia, Adhadhu reported, citing satellite tracking data.
Parliament invited applications for membership on the new Media and Broadcasting Commission.
A group of religious scholars condemned yoga classes in exercise studios, calling the practice a Hindu religious ritual and act of worship forbidden by Islam. The reiteration of the consensus opinion of 104 local clerics followed the opening of a new women's wellness centre for yoga and pilates in Malé. The Balance Studio was inaugurated last week by Agriculture and Animal Welfare Minister Dr Mariyam Mariya.
The US donated maritime security equipment to the MNDF.
A landlord sued former vice president Adeeb's Maldives Third-Way Democrats over the failure to pay rent for premises leased to run the party's office. The MTD was recently dissolved after falling below the minimum membership threshold.
More than 100 people who sought treatment from the IGMH Cessation Clinic quit smoking over the past year, Malé City Group of Hospitals CEO Ibrahim Haleem told Mihaaru.
The Maldives Journalists Association expressed concern over threats made against journalists who have spoken out against the new media regulatory law. Raajje 24 received an email about plans to harm their journalist Nazeem Naushad.
President Muizzu announced a special scholarship up to PhD level and a cash prize of MVR 100,000 (US$ 6,485) for first-place winners of the National Quran Recitation Competition.
Retired Major General Hamid Shafeeg was inducted into the National Defence University of America's International Fellows Hall of Fame.
Speaking at a reception in Malé to mark the 79th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, President Muizzu lauded China as an ally that has "consistently stood alongside the Maldives and other small island states in promoting sustainability, resilience, and fairness in the global arena."
A total of 11,651 work visas were issued in August.
