Budget Talks in Dili: Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has tabled the first amendment to the 2026 General State Budget, launching debate in the National Parliament and pointing to geopolitical shocks and energy-market volatility as key risks for import-dependent Timor-Leste, with a proposed US$174.3m national strategic fuel reserve among the main measures. UN Peacekeeping Push: The UN marks Peacekeepers’ Day by warning that demand for peacekeeping is rising amid global conflict, stressing political support and reliable funding as missions work to protect civilians and reduce violence. Pacific Partnership 2026: The U.S. Navy’s Pacific Partnership 2026 humanitarian mission has begun, with stops planned including Timor-Leste, aiming to strengthen disaster readiness through medical, engineering, and emergency-management support. Shangri-La Dialogue Spotlight: Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is set to deliver a special address at Singapore’s 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, as 44 countries gather to discuss security challenges across the region. President on Independence Seminar: President Ramos-Horta urged Timorese academics to prepare for globalization and free trade, calling for stronger skills, international languages, and research connections to build national resilience. Mining Update (Timor-Leste): ASX-listed Tivan reports strong initial stream-sediment assay results from its Turiscai project, including copper and gold anomalies, as stage-two prospect-scale work gets underway.