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Fifty years since 'Balibo Five' killed in Timor-Leste, and still no charges
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New Zealander Gary Cunningham was among the five journalists killed while reporting on the covert Indonesian invasion of Timor-Leste. Shannon Brincat reports on one of the most egregious examples of atrocities committed against war correspondents....
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East Timor expects construction of first large solar plant to start next year
East Timor plans to retire its diesel power plants in the "near-to-medium term".East Timor expects the construction of its first large solar power plant to begin in 2026 and become operational months later, the state utility's chair told Reuters,...
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East Timor murder: NZ urged to admit the death of Kiwi journalist 50 years ago was handled poorly
“At the time, we couldn’t even get the [New Zealand] Government to look for them,” said Cunningham’s aunt, the late Patricia McGregor, in 2010 at a commemoration by Wellington City Council, human rights groups and journalists. Cunningham’s younger...
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Timor-Leste: Land of the sleeping crocodile awakens to Asean’s promise
A seat at the table could unlock investment opportunities in tourism, real estate, agriculture and renewables [SINGAPORE] Folklore tells of a boy who saved a stranded crocodile. In return, the creature carried him towards the rising sun,...
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Việt Nam welcomes Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership, Thailand–Cambodia's ceasefire
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam welcomes Timor-Leste’s upcoming official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng said at the ministry’s regular press...
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Timor-Leste Adds a New Wrinkle to U.S.-China Competition
Barring a major surprise, Timor-Leste will join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its 11th member state at the bloc’s summit in Malaysia this month. Acceding to ASEAN will provide Timor-Leste with significant diplomatic and...
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Timor-Leste awards Medal of Merit to Chinese doctors
Timorese President José Ramos Horta has honoured the members of China’s 10th medical aid team with the Medal of Merit in recognition of their contributions to the country’s health sector, reports the Portuguese news agency Lusa. Ramos Horta...
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Indonesia, Timor Leste to revise border trade pact after 2 decades
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian and Timor Leste governments plan to review and update the 21-year-old Traditional Border Crossings and Regulated Markets Agreement. "This plan will be carried out under the bilateral trade agreement framework...
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TIMOR-LESTE: ‘The Contrast Between Elite Privilege and Public Hardship Brought Together a Broad Coalition’
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Interviews 12 October 2025 CIVICUS discusses recent protests in Timor-Leste with Domingos de Andrade, known as Ameu, Case Coordinator of the civil society organisation Rede ba Rai (‘Network for Land’) and Nelson Roldão, an activist involved in...
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FG effects deportation of 192 foreigners convicted for cyber-terrorism
The federal government, through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has deported the remaining 51 foreign nationals...
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Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste’s admission as 11th member of ASEAN
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste’s upcoming official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press...
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Mozambique's role in championing the Timor-Leste independence movement
Demonstrations at the University Eduardo Mondlane campus, in Maputo, Mozambique, on September 26, 1999, in Indonesia's Tempo magazine. Photo by Marisa Gonçalves. Used with permission. The Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste and the East African...
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Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...
It’s been 50 years since the Balibo 5 were killed in Timor-Leste. No one’s been held accountable
On October 16, 1975, five journalists were killed in the remote Timorese town of Balibo. To this day, no one has been charged with their deaths. Known as the “Balibo Five”, the men were reporting on the covert Indonesian invasion of Timor-Leste....
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EFCC, NIS, NCoS Deport 192 Foreigners Convicted for Cybercrimes in Lagos
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in partnership with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has successfully completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of...
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ADB approves 4 mln USD grant to improve road in Timor-Leste
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MANILA, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday that it has approved a 4-million-U.S.-dollar grant to improve road transport connectivity and boost resilience in Ermera, a remote and underserved region of...
Owner: Chinese Government
Estrella lands 100m strike in Timor-Leste with 90% visual manganese
Estrella Resources early punt on the Timor Leste mineral industry appears to be paying off. The company has landed another impressive batch of drill results at its Ira Miri prospect, confirming thick, uber-high-grade manganese zones. The hits have...
Owner: Kerry Stokes
EFCC, NIS deport 192 foreigners convicted for cyber-terrorism in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in partnership with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for...
Owner: Ugodre Obi-Chukwu
Timor-Leste finally joins the Asean fold
Timor-Leste will be made a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Oct 26. President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste often joked that joining Asean was more difficult than going to heaven. Not anymore. After more than...
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Prabowo Subianto Marks 74th Birthday: A Look Back at His Political Journey
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto celebrates his 74th birthday today, October 17, 2025. The chairman of the Gerindra Party and Indonesia’s current head of state received birthday greetings from various public figures,...
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