Oil & Gas (Timor-Leste): Finder Energy says Timor-Leste’s petroleum authority has approved the Environmental Impact Statement for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal project, clearing a major regulatory step as the company pushes toward a final investment decision. Mining (Timor-Leste): Estrella Resources reports new assays at its Laleno Dome copper-gold project, confirming copper mineralisation in porphyritic rocks and expanding the number of copper hotspots. Diplomacy (Timor-Leste): Vietnam’s first resident ambassador to Timor-Leste, Pham Binh Dam, presented credentials to President José Ramos-Horta, pledging deeper cooperation through ASEAN and UN forums. International Relations (Western Sahara): Ramos-Horta told the UN General Assembly that Timor-Leste welcomes Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara while stressing consultation with the people concerned. Regional Payments: Bank Indonesia and Timor-Leste’s central bank signed an MoU to explore cross-border QRIS payments between the two countries. Sports (Asian Games): At Aichi–Nagoya 2026, UAE’s women’s padel team beat Lebanon, while Timor-Leste’s archer Aisha Maia da Cruz lost in the archery round of 16 after a win in the elimination stage. Health (World Heart Day): A new guide highlights high rates of cardiovascular disease among Asian Americans and calls for earlier screening and better prevention strategies.