East Timor–Australia ties: Queensland parishioners Suzanne and Brenley Milsom were awarded the Medal of Merit of East Timor for more than a decade of mission work, including sponsoring children, supporting church projects, and fundraising for schools. ASEAN football: Cambodia’s women’s team has begun preparations for the AFF Women’s Cup 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, drawn in Group B with Indonesia and Timor-Leste, opening against Timor-Leste on July 13. Singapore–East Timor labour deal: Singapore says it will open more labour channels for East Timorese workers from next year, aiming to ease manpower shortages while helping Dili better use its young workforce. Energy and development cooperation: Vietnam and Timor-Leste are promoting cooperation in legal affairs, justice, and digital transformation. Electricity upgrade in Dili: The government inaugurated a Comoro substation and a pilot underground cable project to strengthen Dili’s power supply. Regional security training: Australia’s AFP chief Krissy Barrett will pitch a “leaner” UN police training model, citing Timor-Leste as a successful example. Sports diplomacy: Timor-Leste is listed among teams taking part in Vietnam’s 13th Southeast Asian Karate Championships.