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FIFA Women's World Cup next mountain to climb for Blue Tigresses
California Telegraph
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New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): It's been four days since India's historic qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. But the dust from the celebrations isn't settling anytime soon, and the women's football hype is only on an...
Timor-Leste joins rapidly growing market of fake registries taking in sanctioned tonnage
Lloyd's List
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TIMOR-LESTE has become the target location of the latest fake flag operation registering sanctioned ships via an entirely fraudulent shipping registry. Lloyd’s List has tracked at least eight ships that have started using the fake Timor-Leste flag...
Malaysian-owned Zchwantech Titan showcases national DI platform to Timor-Leste government
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian-owned technology firm, Zchwantech Titan Lda, has successfully conducted a high-level technology showcase for the Government of Timor-Leste, presenting its flagship National Digital Identity platform as part of the country’s...
Sports News | India Edge Thailand to Qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup Finals
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
Chiang Mai (Thailand), Jul 5 (PTI) India secured a memorable qualification in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Finals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over hosts Thailand at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium, here on Friday. The win helped...
Sports News | India Edge Thailand 2-1 to Qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup Finals
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
Chiang Mai (Thailand), Jul 5 (PTI) Sangita Basfore hit a brace as Indian women's football team qualified the AFC Asian Cup 2026 Finals with a memorable 2-1 victory over hosts Thailand at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium, here on Friday....
RI calls for collective ASEAN action on global challenges
Antara
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July 9, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Foreign Minister Sugiono has emphasized the importance of joint efforts by ASEAN member states to address global geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics, which are becoming increasingly complex. He made the statement during the...
Media practitioners gather at KLCC for 58th AMM meetings
The Sun Daily
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July 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Local and international media practitioners began gathering at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, which run from Tuesday until...
ASEAN to Discuss Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea Memberships in Malaysia Meetings
Tempo.co
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July 4, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The expansion of ASEAN membership will be one of the main agendas in the 58th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM) and Post Ministerial Conference (PMC) to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 8-11, 2025. Two countries of...
Việt Nam proposes three priorities to strengthen ASEAN’s centrality
Vietnam News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn has proposed three key priorities to reinforce ASEAN’s central role amid rising regional and global uncertainties at the plenary session of the ASEAN Foreign...
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership to boost regional reach and partnerships
The Sun Daily
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July 2, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: After 26 years, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to welcome its first new member since 1999 as Timor-Leste nears full accession. This milestone carries significant implications for both the nation and the...
Business : US Reciprocal Tariffs Open Door To Stronger Intra-ASEAN Trade -- Lazaro
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
By Zufazlin Baharuddin KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The imposition of the new reciprocal United States tariff could present a greater opportunity to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade, said Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P....
DPM Prak Sokhonn Receives Farewell Visit from Ambassador of Timor-Leste
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 03, 2025 -- H.E. Ermenegildo Kupa Lopes, outgoing Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Cambodia, paid a farewell visit to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn,...
Amid handshakes and familiar friends, Asean navigates tariffs and tension in KL
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR – At the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Asean foreign ministers convened for the pomp and circumstance of the annual gathering with the usual group photos, coordinated movements and calls for solidarity. But in 2025, the stakes are...
A new data hub helps small-scale fishers adapt to climate change
Mongabay
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July 9, 2025
Roughly 40% of the global fish catch comes from small-scale fisheries. It’s one of the food production systems most vulnerable to climate change, and governments are lacking data to help fishers adapt. To help address that gap, the global research...
Can Myanmar’s junta really stop Timor-Leste’s admission to Asean? — Khoo Ying Hooi
Malay Mail
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July 3, 2025
JULY 3 — The recent controversy surrounding Myanmar’s reported opposition to Timor-Leste’s accession to Asean has brought renewed attention to the fragilities of the regional organisation and, more specifically, to the evolving role of Myanmar’s...
General : Algeria, Uruguay Laud ASEAN's Role, Pledge Stronger Ties Via TAC Accession
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
By Muhammad Faiz Baharin and Samantha Tan KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Algeria and Uruguay have expressed strong appreciation towards Malaysia and ASEAN member states for supporting their accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in...
Myanmar opposes full Timor-Leste ASEAN membership; Regional lawmakers call to free political prisoners
Democratic Voice of Burma
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July 3, 2025
Myanmar opposes full Timor-Leste ASEAN membership The regime in Naypyidaw has informed Malaysia, the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the ASEAN Secretariat that it opposes the proposed accession of...
Sports News | India, Thailand Set for Showdown to Reach AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 4 (ANI): It all comes down to Saturday after more than two months of continuous toil, and three wins in the group so far, India will take on Thailand for a place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 on July 5 at...
India Women’s Football Team Qualify for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 for First Time After 2–1 Win Over Thailand
Latestly
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July 6, 2025
Mumbai, July 6: India earned a gritty 2-1 victory against hosts Thailand, sealing their qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Saturday, July 5. When the final whistle blew at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on...
Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN
The Diplomat
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June 30, 2025
In October 2025, Timor-Leste will be officially admitted to ASEAN as its 11th member state. This will mark the realization of the long-standing aspiration for regional integration the young country has had since it won independence in 2002. For...