Politics
On September 8, 2026, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu sent a letter to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom sharing the Maldives' concerns regarding the UK's ongoing negotiations with Mauritius over the Chagos issue and requesting to hold official talks. Additionally, stating that the public must say no to liars, the PNC's High Council invited leaders of other parties. Following remarks by former President Abdulla Yameen claiming that the fire incident at the building housing government ministries was intentional arson, he rejected and sent back the summons chit sent by the police. Looking at other political activities, in addition to holding the PNF's "Green Signal" rally, the political atmosphere has heated up following Nasheed's remarks regarding the MDP primary and the arrest of the party's activist Shamin. After removing Abdulla Faiz from the post of MTDC Chairman, the PCB appointed Ahmed Shaheer to the post. Regarding the alleged low-cost sale of a 1,250-square-foot plot in Hulhumale' Phase 2 at a rate of MVR 375 per square foot for a total of MVR 468,750, Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib stated that it was a decision made to deliver justice to an elderly person who had been deprived of justice since 2003. Furthermore, various allegations related to STELCO and MACL employees, as well as concerns regarding press freedom, have also surfaced.
Health
Due to rising temperatures caused by El Niño, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) on September 8, 2026, urged the public to reduce strenuous outdoor work during the hottest hours of the day, drink plenty of water, and pay special attention to children and the elderly. In connection with World Physical Therapy Day, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Maldives National University (MNU) and the Maldives Physiotherapy Association on September 8, 2026, to provide international-standard education and training in the field of physiotherapy and to expand and decentralize the service to the atolls.