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Timor-Leste’s Protests Fit Into a Regional Trend
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s second-ever Southeast Asia Brief. Based out of Jakarta, I’ve been closely watching this region for years—fascinated by the pivotal role it has in geopolitics and the global economy as well as its complex local dynamics....

Malaysia, Timor-Leste Explore ASEAN Roaming Ahead Of KL Summit
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities to strengthen digital connectivity ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, said Communications...

Malaysia, Timor-Leste Vow To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation, Diversify Economic Ties
By V.Sankara DILI, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Timor-Leste counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation while boosting and diversifying...

Two-Day Visit To Timor-Leste Well Received, A Recognition For Malaysia - Anwar
From V.Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his two-day official visit to Timor-Leste, which ended today, was very well received at the highest level, describing it as a recognition of...

Anwar To Address Timor-Leste Parliament, Hold Talks With GusmÃo
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began the second day of his official visit to Timor-Leste today with a historic address to the National Parliament here. Anwar was received by the...

Malaysia–Timor-Leste Relations Built On Friendship, Shared Struggles – Anwar
From V.Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s relationship with Timor-Leste goes beyond official diplomacy, reflecting deep personal friendships built over decades of shared struggles, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

INFRA holds International Training For Timor-Leste Officials – Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- International training for community leaders and government officials from Timor-Leste, organised by the Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA), began today to expose them to Malaysia’s experience in rural...
Malaysian PM pays state visit to Timor-Leste to boost ties
JAKARTA, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by several ministers, has begun a two-day state visit to Timor-Leste aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two Southeast Asian nations, local media...
General : Anwar's Visit A Testament To Malaysia-Timor-Leste Enduring Friendship - Ramos-Horta
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste President Dr José Ramos-Horta described the inaugural two-day visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the country as a testament to the enduring friendship...

Cambodia Paves Way for Timor-Leste in Nuclear-Free ASEAN Zone
This photo shows the ASEAN foreign ministers at the Meeting of the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in July. During this Meeting, ASEAN foreign ministers reaffirmed commitments to further...

Timor-Leste To Strengthen ASEAN’s Global Links, Says Vice Minister
By V. Sankara DILI (Timor-Leste), Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste’s admission into ASEAN will expand the bloc and strengthen its global outreach, said its Vice Minister for ASEAN Affairs Milena Rangel. Rangel said membership offers the country an...

How to watch South Africa v Argentina: Live streams, TV details for Saturday’s Rugby Championship match
The Springboks will be desperate for a win in their last home game of the tournament. Watch South Africa v Argentina live streams, as Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas travel to Durban’s Hollywoodbets Kings Park to take on Rassie Erasmus’s world champions...

Trump unveils ceasefire plan to end the war in Gaza
Great power rivalry Gaza: Donald Trump this week unveiled a 20-point plan for ending the war in Gaza that calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release by Hamas of hostages within 72 hours, the withdrawal of Israeli troops, and a postwar...

Is Indonesia’s Mentorship the Key to Timor-Leste’s Entry into ASEAN?
Indonesia’s stewardship of Timor-Leste’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is not just about regional solidarity. Rather, it’s a strategic necessity for both nations and Southeast Asia’s collective resilience. ASEAN...

Extreme H World Cup gains global FTA coverage in DAZN partnership
Extreme H, the nascent hydrogen-powered off-road racing series, will see its inaugural World Cup later this month gain worldwide coverage after securing global sports streaming service DAZN as its latest broadcast partner. Under its agreement,...

East Timor scraps lifetime pensions for members of parliament
The East Timor Parliament on Wednesday said it would rescind legislation granting former members of parliament lifetime pensions, according to local media. The announcement followed several days of student‑led demonstrations in the capital city of...

Timor-Leste eyes closer trade ties with Malaysia, boost in agriculture and tourism
DILI: Timor-Leste is keen to expand trade and investment with Malaysia, focusing on food security, agriculture and tourism as it strengthens cooperation through ASEAN integration. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste vice president,...

How to watch New Zealand vs Australia: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview, teams
The Rugby Championship 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary thus far, with all four teams locked on two wins and two defeats apiece and only varying bonus points separating the sides. That it comes down to two Bledisloe Cup matches between...

World : Timor-Leste To Strengthen ASEAN’s Global Links, Says Vice Minister
By V. Sankara DILI (Timor-Leste), Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste’s admission into ASEAN will expand the bloc and strengthen its global outreach, said its Vice Minister for ASEAN Affairs Milena Rangel. Rangel said membership offers the country an...

Timor-Leste wants to learn from Việt Nam
HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged strengthening political trust between Việt Nam and Timor-Leste through all-level exchanges, and expanding all-around cooperation, during a reception for Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of...