Climate Warning: The UN says the world is set to overshoot the 1.5°C warming goal, even if pledges are met—raising risks of heatwaves, floods, sea-level rise and coral bleaching. Regional Diplomacy: Timor-Leste joined the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning as a full ASEAN co-organiser, with the event spotlighting CAFTA 3.0, AI and new trade opportunities. Local Spotlight (Timor-Leste): Timor-Leste’s Baucau is listed among “Charming Cities” showcases at CAEXPO, putting the country’s regional products and investment prospects on display. Sports & Logistics: The Asian Games flag-hoisting ceremony in Nagoya was delayed and disrupted for over an hour, with organisers citing “miscommunication” between the Olympic Council of Asia and the local committee; Timor-Leste was among the affected delegations. Health & Safety: A UN cluster-munitions review conference in Vientiane adopted a new action plan for 2027–2031, while the UN also warns of growing NCD burdens across the region.