Energy & Regulation: Timor-Leste’s upstream regulator ANP has approved Finder Energy’s field development plan for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) Project in the Timor Sea, clearing the way for the joint venture to move toward a final investment decision after redevelopment of the Petrojarl I FPSO, three subsea production wells, and related infrastructure. Diplomacy & Climate: Indonesia’s former president Megawati Soekarnoputri met Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão in Dili, urging joint climate action, maritime cooperation, and a comparative study on nationalism through Indonesian institutions. Sports & Youth: Timor-Leste is listed among the participating countries for the Philippines-hosted Southeast Asian (SEA) Plus Youth Games, set for Dec. 2–14, 2027, aiming to bridge grassroots sport and major international competition. Public Health Reminder: A travel-related dengue case was reported on Oʻahu, with health officials stressing mosquito control and reducing standing water—an alert that also resonates for the region, where dengue is reported in places including Timor-Leste.