Energy & Infrastructure: Fugro won two more offshore survey contracts for Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise TLNG and Bayu-Undan Pipeline Highway plans, with geotechnical work and metocean monitoring set to start in Q1 2027 after geophysical surveys later this year. Diplomacy & UN: President José Ramos-Horta renewed support for India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, citing India’s democratic record and “civilisation” as key reasons. Elections & Tech: Timor-Leste’s Minister Agio Pereira met Australia’s Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope to discuss election management and how disinformation, social media and AI are reshaping democratic processes. Human Rights Accountability: Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission says serious violations cases under the Human Rights Court law remain unresolved, with 13 cases still unclear and files moving between bodies. Regional Peace & Palestine: Deputy PM/Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi co-led UNGA events on protecting Palestinian children, urging stronger international action as civilian harm continues. Culture & Heritage: Timor-Leste designated the Cultural Landscape of Tutuala and Portuguese-origin architectural heritage in Dili and Liquiçá as National Cultural Heritage. Business & Women’s Work: The government is pushing women-led enterprises using local resources to move from informal trading into production and add value.