ASEAN–Russia Diplomacy: ASEAN wrapped up its Kazan summit with the Kazan Declaration, expanding cooperation with Russia across 16 areas through 2030, with East Timor among the delegations. Media Cooperation: Timor-Leste is seeking Malaysia’s help to set up an official Google presence, aiming to boost monetisation for local creators, while Bernama and TATOLI signed an MoU to share news and run training exchanges. Regional Cybersecurity: Interpol warned of a dramatic rise in cybercrime across Asia and the South Pacific, citing major financial losses and uneven readiness that leaves smaller states more exposed. Aviation Connectivity: Timor-Leste’s airport expansion plans were updated at the Council of Ministers, with work tied to ADB, JICA and Australia’s financing facility and phased completion targeted by 2028. Energy Sector Watch: SundaGas faces a regulator notice after missing a Timor-Leste PSC appraisal well deadline, with the company seeking clarification and possible extension.