Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan: President Vladimir Putin is hosting ASEAN leaders in Kazan for a two-day summit marking the 35th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN ties, with talks expected to focus on trade, investment, industrial cooperation and energy security; Timor-Leste in the regional push: Timor-Leste is among the ASEAN members attending, underscoring Dili’s growing role in regional diplomacy and business links; Malaysia-Timor-Leste ties: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says both countries are exploring deeper cooperation across the economy, trade, investment, education and TVET after meetings with President José Ramos-Horta; Energy sovereignty deal: In Dili, Eni and TIMOR GAP have formally signed the Joint Operating Agreement for offshore Block TL-SO-22-23, a key step for joint exploration and development inside Timor-Leste’s exclusive economic zone.