Health Diplomacy in Dili: WHO’s South-East Asia Regional Committee meeting opened in Timor-Leste with Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão urging equity in health so “no person is denied” care, alongside calls to protect essential services and support health workers. Workforce Push: At a ministerial roundtable in Dili, India’s Health Minister J.P. Nadda backed expanded medical, nursing, and allied training—citing growth in medical colleges and seats since 2014 and targets for more postgraduate capacity in underserved specialties. Peace Education at School Level: Timor-Leste is accelerating institutional peace education with 25 months of cooperation, moving from public peace walks into primary, secondary, and wider community learning. Cross-Border Learning and Research: Indonesia’s Nusa Cendana University and Timor-Leste’s Kupang consulate agreed on joint border research and Portuguese-language education, including a possible language center and student exchanges. Regional Cooperation on STI: STEPAN launched a new phase of science, technology, and innovation policy work (2026–2030), including a comparative study of Malaysia and Timor-Leste governance systems. Culture, Mobility, and Community Ties: Australia’s Pacific Engagement Visa now lists Timor-Leste among 12 eligible countries, framing a long-term pathway to deepen regional connections.