UN Gender Equality Backlash: UN Women warns progress on women’s leadership is stalling, with gender parity in parliament projected for 2089 and a male-dominated UN General Assembly setting the tone for the next UN chief race. Deepwater Survey for Timor-Leste Energy: Fugro’s remote-guided AUV model is being tested in Malaysia and now feeds into Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan offshore campaign this week, highlighting how far teams can operate from shore. Diplomacy in Focus: Vietnam’s first resident ambassador presents credentials to President José Ramos-Horta, signaling deeper cooperation and ASEAN integration support. UN Engagement: Ramos-Horta’s UNGA remarks include a shift toward welcoming Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan while still stressing consultation and self-determination. Payments Modernization: Bank Indonesia and Timor-Leste’s central bank sign MoUs to explore cross-border QRIS connectivity, aiming to make digital payments easier for people and businesses. Oil & Gas Regulatory Step: Finder Energy says Timor-Leste’s ANP approved the Environmental Impact Statement for the KTJ project, clearing a major hurdle toward potential FID. Sports: FIFA President Infantino arrives in Azerbaijan as Timor-Leste’s U-15 team is drawn for the Baku tournament.