WHO Regional Committee in Dili: Timor-Leste is hosting the 79th WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee meeting, with Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão pushing health equity as the core goal—“no person” should be denied a healthy life due to where they live or what they can afford. Public Health Recognition: Nepal’s NNJS received the WHO South-East Asia Regional Public Health Champion Award 2026 in Dili for restoring sight and cutting avoidable blindness through people-centred eye-care. Peace Education Push: Timor-Leste is accelerating the institutionalization of peace education across schools, expanding a 25-month cooperation effort from higher education into primary, secondary, and wider public learning. Australia-Timor Links: Australia’s Pacific Engagement Visa now explicitly includes Timor-Leste among 12 eligible countries, positioning the move as long-term regional engagement. Cross-Border Education & Research: Indonesia’s Undana and the Timor-Leste consulate in Kupang agreed to deepen border research and expand Portuguese-language education, including a proposed language center and student exchanges. Regional Security Training: Indonesia and the US Army are sharpening jungle combat skills under Super Garuda Shield 2026, with multinational forces running patrol and live-fire modules. Diplomatic Moves: New Zealand has named Stephen Wong as ambassador to Timor-Leste, alongside other postings.