Pope Francis’ Sept. 9-11 visit to Timor-Leste was a landmark event for the nation and a moment of immense significance for the Catholic community there. The visit served as a powerful reminder of the ...

The junta has accused Dili of violating articles of the ASEAN Charter that “underscore the importance of upholding respect for sovereignty and non-interference.” ...

In October 2025, Timor-Leste will conclude what President Jose Ramos-Horta called its “long-awaited accession” to become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, ...

Now 31, Ms Muda is a law graduate who topped her faculty at the National University of Timor-Leste. As she prepares for the Bar exam while working at a Singapore-founded law firm, she advocates for ...

Honoring - Donald Hall, once a poet in residence at Bennington College, became the U.S. Poet Laureate in 2006. He is often called every man’s poet for his down to earth observations and absence of ...

It is a real pleasure to join you today to celebrate India's Republic Day, the entry into force of the Constitution of India on 26 January 1950, embodying the patriotic spirit, pride, audacity, and ...

It includes milestones like establishing a diplomatic mission to ASEAN, being able to implement and abide by ASEAN agreements, designating national implementing agencies, preparing a financial scheme ...

It’s been 20 years since Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) declared its independence from Indonesia, and the nation has undergone remarkable transformation since then. Once a province of Indonesia, ...

On March 7, UCA News published a report highlighting a strong warning from Timor-Leste’s Education Minister Dulce de Jesus Soares to teachers who engage in the sexual abuse of students. It underscored ...

Freshly accepted as ASEAN’s 11th member, Timor-Leste used the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu to present itself as the region newest destination and with high hopes of becoming the newest jewel of ...

Amidst the past two weeks of celebrations for Timor-Leste’s 25th anniversary of the referendum that ultimately won them independence—despite fierce and violent opposition from some Indonesian forces ...

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory Friday covering the island nation of Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, north of the Timor sea from Australia. “Exercise increased caution in ...