The move comes due to lack of support from India and increasingly challenging conditions to operate, the embassy says.
The opposition candidate beats the incumbent, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is considered pro-India.
Chris Hipkins says he will isolate and try to continue campaign online after testing positive for the virus on Sunday.
Left-wing former Prime Minister Robert Fico has promised to end military aid for Ukraine.
As the war enters its 585th day, these are the main developments.
Incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih concedes defeat shortly before midnight after Muizzu wins 54 percent of the vote.
The closure of all but critical government services would start on Sunday after midnight (04:00 GMT).
Kosovo leader Albin Kurti alleges Serbian president aims to instigate a conflict with Kosovo; Vucic denies accusation.
Incumbent leader concedes defeat, congratulates Mohamed Muizzu on victory in poll watched closely by China and India.
Voting begins in a closely contested election with support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion a key issue.
Voters in the Maldives choose their next president in a run-off election closely watched by China and India.
Raymond Ndong Sima discusses whether the coup marks the beginning of democratic rule or a new era under the same elite.
United States urges Belgrade to stand down after deployment of Serbian tanks and artillery near Kosovo border.
As the war enters its 584th day, these are the main developments.
