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TIMOR-LESTE: ‘The Contrast Between Elite Privilege and Public Hardship Brought Together a Broad Coalition’
Interviews 12 October 2025 CIVICUS discusses recent protests in Timor-Leste with Domingos de Andrade, known as Ameu, Case Coordinator of the civil society organisation Rede ba Rai (‘Network for Land’) and Nelson Roldão, an activist involved in...

Fahmi: Asean to adopt KL Declaration on social media at 47th summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Asean countries will coordinate several joint measures to strengthen efforts in addressing social media challenges after the 47th Asean Summit, scheduled to take place from Oct 26 to 28. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi...

Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste’s admission as 11th member of ASEAN
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste’s upcoming official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press...

TV guide: Where and how to watch the AUSvIND white-ball series
Australia: Foxtel and Kayo Sports India plus Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka: JioStar (formerly Disney Star) United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland: TNT Sports New Zealand: Sky NZ Cook Islands, Fiji,...

Mozambique's role in championing the Timor-Leste independence movement
Demonstrations at the University Eduardo Mondlane campus, in Maputo, Mozambique, on September 26, 1999, in Indonesia's Tempo magazine. Photo by Marisa Gonçalves. Used with permission. The Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste and the East African...

PH rallies to beat Timor-Leste again, reclaims Group A top spot
The Philippine men’s football team during a win over Timor-Leste in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. The Philippine men’s football team came from a goal down at halftime to beat Timor-Leste anew, 3-1, on...

Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...

ASEAN Coordinates Efforts To Address Social Media Challenges After 47th Summit - Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries will coordinate several joint measures to strengthen efforts in addressing social media challenges after the 47th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to take place from Oct 26 to 28. Communications Minister...

General : ASEAN Coordinates Efforts To Address Social Media Challenges After 47th Summit - Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries will coordinate several joint measures to strengthen efforts in addressing social media challenges after the 47th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to take place from Oct 26 to 28. Communications Minister...

Pinoy booters battle back, rip Timor Leste 3-1
DISPLAYING resiliency and resolve, the Philippines came back strongly from a 0-1 halftime deficit to defeat Timor Leste 3-1 last Tuesday night and fortified its grip on the top spot in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup third-round qualifiers at the New...
Stamp out digital scamming: That’s how to end Asean and East Asian Summit — Phar Kim Being
OCTOBER 21 — As Malaysia prepares to draw the curtain on its Asean Chairmanship and hosts the East Asian Summit (EAS) on October 28 2025, the region stands at a crossroads. Hundreds of senior-official and ministerial meetings have debated...

2027 AFC ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS: Azkals storm back to defeat Timor-Leste, seize Group A lead
CAPAS, Tarlac – The Philippine men’s football team showcased grit and second-half brilliance as it rallied from behind to beat Timor-Leste, 3–1, and seize the solo lead in Group A of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday night at the New...

The best Southeast Asian capitals for wellness
For years, travel was about seeing more of the world. Now, it’s just as much about returning to yourself. More and more, travellers are beginning to look inwards, booking holidays not just to explore the planet, but to restore themselves within...

Philippines blasts Timor Leste to keep Group A lead of AFC Asia Cup Qualifiers in New Clark City Stadium
THE Philippines overcame a one-goal deficit before repeating over Timor Leste, 3-1, to maintain the Group A lead of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday night in Capas, Tarlac. After a listless first half that enabled João Rangel to give Timor...

Timor-Leste finally joins the Asean fold
Timor-Leste will be made a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Oct 26. President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste often joked that joining Asean was more difficult than going to heaven. Not anymore. After more than...

PSC chief bats for sports tourism through world-class events
Philstar.com October 18, 2025 | 12:34pm MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick Gregorio took the floor during the 8th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Sports in Hanoi last Thursday and quickly made his presence felt....

Estrella lands 100m strike in Timor-Leste with 90% visual manganese
Estrella Resources early punt on the Timor Leste mineral industry appears to be paying off. The company has landed another impressive batch of drill results at its Ira Miri prospect, confirming thick, uber-high-grade manganese zones. The hits have...

Kristensen powers Philippines past Timor-Leste in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Filipino-Norwegian striker Bjorn Kristensen continued his scoring spree in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers, emerging as the tournament’s most prolific scorer so far. The 23-year-old standout netted his eighth goal...

Philippines vs East Timor LIVE Score Updates: Crucial game for a spot in Asian Cup (0-0)
Teams take the field Everything is ready! The players of the Philippines and Timor-Leste are coming out onto the pitch at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium for the pre-match ceremony and to play the Matchday 4 fixture of Group A in the 2027 AFC...
ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025 Highlights Spirit Of Regional Unity Through Music And Culture
By Marfika Adnan Haris Fadzilah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025 to be held at the Seri Angkasa Auditorium here tomorrow night is expected to see a historic staging of artistes from ASEAN countries, including...