WHO Health Equity in Dili: The 79th WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee wrapped up in Dili, adopting the Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health to push fair access to specialised care and strengthen health systems toward Universal Health Coverage, alongside resolutions on medical devices, diagnostics, patient and blood safety, sustainable health financing, ending TB, and vaccine confidence. Cabinet Civil Service Pay Steps: In Dili, the Council of Ministers approved a draft decree-law on extraordinary step progression for general civil service staff, allowing salary-step advancement for eligible grades while setting clear exclusions for probation, disciplinary suspension, unpaid leave, and weaker performance ratings. ASEAN-India Agriculture Talks: India’s agriculture minister held bilateral meetings with Malaysia, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar, discussing cooperation frameworks for research, technology, germplasm exchange, trade, and food security, with Timor-Leste seeking stronger institutional mechanisms and technical support. ASEAN Football Calendar: FIFA announced the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 (Sept 24–Oct 5), with Timor-Leste placed in Division Two and matches hosted in Hong Kong and Indonesia. Tourism Spotlight on Dili: Intrepid Travel included Dili in its 2027 “Not Hot List,” pointing to new routes, a growing café scene, and major infrastructure plans as the country prepares for more regional attention.