Diplomacy: Kuwait’s ambassador to Indonesia presented credentials to East Timor President José Ramos-Horta, pledging to deepen cooperation in political, economic, commercial and cultural areas. Presidential Travel: Ramos-Horta arrived in Malaysia for a five-day visit, with meetings and events including a dialogue session at Taylor’s University and a luncheon hosted by Malaysia’s prime minister. Energy & Industry: Eni has formalised a joint operating agreement with Timor GAP for offshore Timor-Leste Block P (TL-SO-22-23), setting the framework for joint decisions and exploration work, including planned seismic surveys and a future exploration well. Regional Politics: In an interview, Ramos-Horta said a Greater Sunrise gas-field development agreement with Australia could be signed in July. Public Life: Timor-Leste’s president also faced calls from civil society not to include a convicted paedophile and ex-priest on the presidential pardon list, after the president decided not to pardon him. Health & Community: Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pacific nations topped 1 million doses, including 278,000 delivered to Timor-Leste. Sports: Timor-Leste’s young midfielder Oatnasio da Silva scored as the national team advanced in ASEAN Championship qualification, setting up next month’s final round. Education & Faith: Seven seminarians from Timor-Leste completed training to teach Catholic faith in public schools in Australia’s Diocese of Parramatta.