Haze Update (Malaysia): Malaysia’s haze crisis continues, with 11 air monitoring stations recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings and Serian in Sarawak hitting a very unhealthy API of 204 as of 3pm, blamed on El Niño plus the Southwest Monsoon and worsened by transboundary haze and local fires. Parliament & Women’s Diplomacy (Timor-Leste): An all-women East Timorese parliamentary delegation made history in Canberra by sitting on the floor of Australia’s Parliament House, led by Speaker Maria Fernanda Lay, highlighting deep Australia–Timor-Leste ties. Regional Diplomacy (Myanmar): Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing’s office rejected a new ASEAN envoy role and blocked access to Aung San Suu Kyi, warning of “countermeasures” against discriminatory treatment. Defence Cooperation (Philippines–India): The Philippines says BrahMos missile deliveries from India are on track, calling the system “credible deterrence” amid South China Sea tensions. Cyber Security Ranking: A global index ranks Albania top for cyber defences, while Timor-Leste is listed among the lowest. Timor-Leste Energy/Resources: Estrella Resources’ drone geophysical survey in Timor-Leste has generated new deep drilling targets for a major upcoming 3,000-metre campaign. Weather Forecasting (KMA–Timor-Leste): Korea’s Meteorological Administration expanded severe weather data sharing to include Timor-Leste, supporting earlier warnings for island forecasters.