Oil & Gas (Timor-Leste): Finder Energy says Timor-Leste’s petroleum authority has approved the Environmental Impact Statement for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) development, clearing a major regulatory step as the project heads toward a possible final investment decision. Energy Surveys (Timor-Leste): Fugro has won additional heavy geotechnical and metocean survey contracts for Greater Sunrise TLNG and the Bayu-Undan Pipeline Highway, with fieldwork planned to start in early 2027. Diplomacy (UN): President José Ramos-Horta told the UN General Assembly that Timor-Leste welcomes Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan, while stressing consultation with the people concerned and a just settlement. Digital Payments (Region): Bank Indonesia and Timor-Leste’s central bank signed an MoU to explore cross-border QRIS payments, aiming to improve connectivity and digital financial innovation. Community & Health (Timor-Leste): A Clean Water Project with local partners has brought safe, reliable water to nearly 1,800 people in rural areas, easing daily burdens on families and children. Sports (Regional): Team Philippines’ Asian Games schedule for Sept. 29 includes finals featuring Timor-Leste’s Girvin Garcia in archery and other medal-chasing events. Commemoration (Berlin): Civil groups in Berlin marked the sixth anniversary of the “Statue of Peace” honoring victims of Imperial Japan’s wartime sexual slavery, with renewed debate over political pressure and public display.