UN Rights Watch: The UN Child Rights Committee released findings on Timor-Leste and six other countries, flagging concerns and urging stronger protections for children, including better complaint routes and action on serious abuses. Water Security in Focus: With El Niño expected to intensify, Dili’s region-wide water worries are echoed by Davao City officials urging residents to conserve and protect sources from contamination, while stressing supply buffers. Timor-Leste and Climate Skills: UNSW and partners trained Timor-Leste staff and students to survey water catchment topography for better rural water planning, aiming to improve food and water security. Diplomacy and Regional Ties: Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta met Solomon Islands PM Matthew Cooper Wale on strengthening relations, including discussion of Timor-Leste’s sovereign fund model. Energy and Industry Updates: Estrella Resources reported new copper-gold assay results at its Laleno Dome project, while Fugro secured more survey work supporting Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise and Bayu-Undan pipeline plans. ASEAN Integration: Cambodia’s Senate approved laws enabling Timor-Leste’s full ASEAN membership under the Cebu Protocol.