Singapore-Timor-Leste Diplomacy: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make the first-ever visit by a Singapore PM to Timor-Leste on July 2–3, meeting President José Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão, with a bilateral consultations MoU and Wong receiving Timor-Leste’s Order of Timor-Leste. ASEAN Integration: The National Parliament approved resolutions strengthening Timor-Leste’s integration into ASEAN as the country settles into its role as the bloc’s 11th member. Korea Partnership: Timor-Leste says it can act as a bridge to expand South Korea’s engagement in Southeast Asia, with talks covering labour mobility, trade, energy, education, maritime security, and support for ASEAN leadership. Justice Sector Update: The Council of Ministers approved a draft decree-law amending the prison guards’ special career path, including a new chief rank, revised promotion rules, higher salary supplements, and shift meal rights. Human Rights & Western Sahara: PM Xanana Gusmão called for a self-determination referendum for the Sahrawi people, linking Timor-Leste’s own independence story to the issue. Aviation Connectivity: Aero Dili’s inaugural Darwin–Dili service marks a new Australia link for tourism and business ties. Disaster Readiness: Timor-Leste joined a Pacific humanitarian warehouse exchange in Brisbane to improve logistics skills for faster relief during disasters.