UNHRC Diplomacy: The Maldives has joined the 62nd UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva, with plans to deliver national statements and, as part of a core group, submit a joint resolution renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. Digital Payments: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has launched PayPal services in the Maldives via Ooredoo Fintech, linking PayPal accounts to M-Faisaa to help citizens receive international payments and support the digital economy push under Vision 2040. Healthcare Education Milestone: The UK’s General Medical Council has formally recognized the Maldives’ MBBS degree at Maldives National University, clearing a key hurdle for graduates seeking to take the PLAB exams for practice in Britain. Tourism Revenue Watch: Maldives Inland Revenue Authority data shows Airport Development Fee and Departure Tax collections rose to MVR 1.8 billion in Jan–May, up 21.1% year-on-year. Environment & Community: The Maldives will host the World Cleanup Day Leaders Academy Asia 2026 in K. Himmafushi (19–22 June), bringing together environmental leaders from 23+ countries to build waste-reduction leadership ahead of September’s cleanup day. Business & Aviation: Beond, a Maldives-focused all-business-class airline, faces growing scrutiny after reports of staff being asked to keep working amid salary arrears, while it has paused scheduled flights until October.