Asian Games (Dili on the scoreboard): Timor-Leste’s recurve archer Juan Da Cruz is listed for the men’s individual archery match-up at Aichi-Nagoya, while Mouzinho Belo is named among the field in the men’s 100m heats as the Games roll into finals day. Culture & heritage: Timor-Leste designates the Cultural Landscape of Tutuala and Portuguese-origin architectural heritage in Dili and Liquiçá as National Cultural Heritage, with UNESCO-linked conservation steps for rock art and archaeological sites. Water & daily life: Jesuit Social Service Timor-Leste’s Clean Water Project is improving health and sanitation for nearly 1,800 people by bringing safer, closer water to rural families. Women & livelihoods: The government pushes women-led enterprises toward locally based production, citing how many women businesses remain informal and small-scale. Regional ties: Australia’s Electoral Commissioner meets Timor-Leste officials on election readiness, including disinformation and AI risks. Diplomacy: Kazakhstan and Timor-Leste establish diplomatic relations, with plans spanning education, culture, tourism, and climate cooperation. International spotlight: UN Changemakers honor José Ramos-Horta and UAE envoy Badr Jafar at UNGA 81.