Sports & Culture in the Maldives: Pakistan ended a 74-year wait by beating Afghanistan 2-0 to lift the Diamond Jubilee Football title in Male, with the final played in the Maldives and a big, passionate crowd backing the Shaheens. Regional Football Spotlight: Bangladesh’s U-23 camp used the Maldives 4-nation tournament to assess homegrown talent, noting strong defensive resilience but also disciplinary issues after a red card. Handball in the Spotlight: An international IHF handball festival kicked off in Dhaka with cultural performances and Maldives set to play Afghanistan in the Under-18 opener, while Under-20 action begins with Maldives in the mix. Tourism & Arts/Experience: LUX* South Ari Atoll ran a Discover Tourism career programme with MATI, bringing students into resort life through tours, pizza-making, service training, and housekeeping experiences. Hospitality Careers: Marriott Maldives marked the graduation of 40 apprentices from its apprenticeship programme, building local skills across front office, housekeeping, culinary, and more. Travel-to-Maldives Connectivity: Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives celebrated the inaugural Australia–Maldives direct air link with Luxury Escapes, Maldivian Airlines, and media.