Regional Security & Diplomacy: President José Ramos-Horta pushed back on “ships and subs” thinking at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, arguing prevention and trust-building matter as much as deterrence. ASEAN Connections: Ramos-Horta also met Vietnam’s Tô Lâm in Singapore, with both sides stressing deeper cooperation after Timor-Leste’s ASEAN milestone. Education & Community Life: The Philippines Embassy in Dili says some “Philippine schools” operate without DepEd accreditation, warning Timor-Leste will clamp down unless they follow rules. Humanitarian Training: The U.S. Navy’s Pacific Partnership 2026 begins, with planned stops including Timor-Leste, focusing on medical, engineering, and disaster response support. Rights & Accountability: In Davao Oriental, police social media posts tagging activists as “active wanted persons” sparked plans for a CHR case, raising alarms about intimidation of human rights defenders. Health & Daily Safety: DOH 7 reports dengue cases rising alongside heat risks, while overseas Timorese communities mourn drownings during extreme weather and urge safer water habits. Culture & Learning: A Timor-Leste higher-education push highlights how academics should prepare for globalization and free trade, including stronger language and research skills.