Timor-Leste–Indonesia diplomacy: President Jose Ramos-Horta invited Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to visit Timor-Leste, and Prabowo agreed to put it on the agenda, with both sides pointing to cooperation in environment, research, higher education, science and innovation. Nobel laureates in Jakarta: Prabowo met Ramos-Horta and a delegation of Nobel and Turing Award laureates, urging them to collaborate with Indonesian researchers and academics to strengthen the research ecosystem. Regional ties via Papua: An Indonesian official said Papua could help deepen Indonesia–Timor-Leste cooperation, especially on connectivity and human resources. ASEAN engagement: East Timor lawmakers wrapped up a Hainan visit with a focus on shared legislative challenges, environmental protection, agriculture, and the digital economy. Disaster preparedness in the region: Davao City announced a nighttime earthquake drill pilot for Sept 10, as part of wider disaster-risk readiness efforts. Security cooperation: Japan plans to expand official security assistance to at least 12 countries in fiscal 2026, including East Timor, with a focus on maritime surveillance and monitoring. Local development spotlight: Pacific Partnership 2026 concluded a Dili mission stop, highlighting engineering and disaster-preparedness support with Timorese partners. Mining update: Estrella Resources launched a high-tech drone magnetic survey over its Timor-Leste copper-gold projects, targeting new drilling leads.