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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Timor-Leste, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 59stories have been published about Timor-Leste which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Climate Change · Timor-Leste

Giant plankton could help coral fight climate change

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A QUT researcher has observed a rare ocean phenomenon off the coast of Timor-Leste revealing a surprising ally in the fight for coral reef survival: giant, gelatinous plankton known as pyrosomes.See the Story

Climate Change · Western Australia

Giant Plankton Snacks Could Keep Coral Resilient

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Ailing coral reefs may have an unlikely chum: giant, jelly-like plankton called pyrosomes. Which turn out to be excellent fuel in the face of intensifying climate change. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Several years ago, researchers spotted blooms of a particular pyrosome cropping up along the northern coast of the country Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia. Like other types of plankton, they’re carried by current…See the Story

Aviation · Kuala Lumpur

Batik Air Launches First Direct Flights Between KL and Timor-Leste

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KUALA LUMPUR: Batik Air has launched a new direct air link between Kuala Lumpur and Dili, becoming the first Malaysian airline to operate scheduled commercial flights to Timor-Leste. © New Straits Times Press (M) BhdSee the Story

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Timor-Leste’s Opportunity to Turn Its Wealth Into Economic Development - Caribbean News Global

By Yan Carrière-Swallow and Raju Huidrom Substantial savings from past oil production can help build a thriving economy for future generations—if spent better and more slowly Timor-Leste has achieved significant progress since its independence in May 2002. Asia’s youngest nation has maintained stability, strengthened institutions, and enjoyed enviable economic growth and inflation for a country emerging from conflict. Notably, it has stockpiled…Economy · Timor-LesteSee the Story

'They think we're pigs': Timor-Leste's rubbish dump is making people sick

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Residents living just outside Dili say they're frequently ill with coughs, fevers and stomach pain. Health authorities say a neighbouring rubbish dump is to blame.Timor-Leste · Timor-LesteRead Article

Short Term Adviser: Legal Consultant for Drafting Mining Regulations At DT Global

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Location: Timor-Leste/Multiple Countries We are seeking a Short Term Adviser: Legal Consultant for Drafting Mining Regulations to join our team in SEAG2G program. We highly value candidates who are familiar with the area/location, possess strong local and international networks and can quickly adapt into our team. If you are a local or international candidate with the required experience and skills align to the role and the key selection criteri…Timor-Leste · Timor-LesteRead Article

Timor-Leste Wishes to Succeed the Government of Luís Montenegro

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"I want to congratulate the new Portuguese government that has taken possession. We wish all success to the Government of Luís Montenegro," said Xana Gusman at a ministerial meeting between the EU, PALOP and Timor.Timor-Leste · Timor-LesteSee the Story

Judge won't toss $328M case against East Timor, but Lighthouse now on tight leash

Save (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Username or Email Address Password Remember Me A judge won’t dismiss a $328 million case brought against the government of East Timor by oil company Lighthouse Corporation despite a long history of delays and non-compliance with court orders. Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.Already a subscriber? Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Lost your passw…Timor-Leste · Timor-LesteRead Article

DOJ: No special treatment for ex-lawmaker Teves

Former Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnulfo Teves Jr., who was recently deported from Timor-Leste, is not receiving and will not receive any special treatment, an official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Saturday, May 31. Teves is currently detained at the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) detention facility in the Bureau of Corrections […]Department of Justice · Timor-LesteSee the Story

Mr. So Naro: "Timor-Leste's Success in Joining ASEAN Was Contributed by Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Samdech President Hun Manet" (Video Inside)

(Phnom Penh): Mr. So Naro, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister in charge of ASEAN Affairs, on May 31, 2025, highlighted the success of Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership, with the contributions of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, former Prime Minister of Cambodia and President of the Senate of Cambodia, and Samdech President Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia. His statement was made at a press conference on “Results of the Visit to Malaysia and Japan o…Timor-Leste · Timor-LesteRead Article

Asean leaders agree to admit Timor-Leste

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Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have agreed to admit Timor-Leste as its 11th Asean member at the next Asean summit in October,  according to a senior Thai diplomat.ASEAN · Timor-LesteRead Article

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