GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Reasons for supporting ethnic cleansing, through genocide, in Palestine

When I despairingly contemplate the horrors and cruelty that Palestinians in Gaza are being subjected to, I sometimes try to put in the context of where I live. I live on the Kāpiti Coast in the lower North Island. Geographically it is around the...

Agroforestry policy dialogue in Timor-Leste

A policy dialogue on agroforestry-based forest landscape restoration was held in Dili, Timor-Leste’s capital, on 5 November 2024. The event was organized under the Development of Agroforestry Models for Promotion of Reforestation in the Different...

Indonesia, Sweden Boost Collaboration on Energy and Vocational Education

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Foreign Minister, Sugiono, emphasized the importance of exploring potential cooperation, particularly in the transmission grid, healthcare, and vocational education sectors, when receiving the honorary visit of...

Balibó Five: 50 Years On

Victoria University Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta is tonight delivering the annual Victoria University (VU) Jean McLean Oration, marking 50 years since the deaths of the Balibó Five and reflecting on the legacy. It’s been half a century...

Indigenous women train as community journalists in Mindanao

- Advertisement - A new group of Indigenous women took charge of their stories during the Umalohokan Community Journalism Training organized by Lilak (Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights). Guided by veteran journalist Cong Corrales, the...

Myanmar detains over 10,000 foreigners in scam centre crackdown

Crackdown appears to be ‘largely cosmetic’, timed to coincide with Asean summit NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military government has detained more than 10,000 foreign nationals over the past nine months who the junta said illegally entered the country...

Youths need to have leadership: Timor-Leste President 

Youths need to have leadership: Timor-Leste President DHAKA, Dec 17, 2024 (BSS) - Visiting President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta today said that youths need to have leadership to face the current challenges and crisis both domestically and...

Chief adviser, Timor-Leste president express optimism for stronger partnership

The maiden visit of Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta to Bangladesh "ushered in a new era" in the bilateral relations between the two countries, said a joint communiqué today. Both the leaders—Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Timor-Leste...

ASEAN Summit: As Trade Tensions Cool, What Opportunities Lie Ahead for Traders?

The 47th ASEAN Summit took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26–28, 2025, bringing together the 10 traditional ASEAN members along with key dialogue partners such as the U.S., Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea,...

Estrella hits Timor-Leste manganese targets after promising geophysics

Estrella Resources has acquired encouraging responses from its first trial induced polarisation (IP) geophysical survey line across the company’s recently discovered Ira Miri manganese zone at Lautém in Timor-Leste, prompting it to saddle up for...

CA, Timor-Leste president pay homage to war heroes on Victory Day

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and President of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta today (16 December) paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar, marking the 54th Victory...

Anwar Ibrahim Urges Donald Trump for Fair Gaza Peace at ASEAN Summit Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28, 2025 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday emphasized his direct appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump to ensure any peace deal for Gaza is "comprehensive, durable, and fair," highlighting Malaysia's...

Bangladesh, Timor-Leste look for air services pact to boost ties

President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus acknowledged the importance of finalising an air services agreement between the two friendly countries on Sunday. They also recognised the significance of cooperation...

BNP delegation meets Timor-Leste President

A four-member BNP delegation met visiting President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta on Sunday and discussed matters of bilateral interests. The BNP delegation, led by the party's International Affairs Secretary Barrister Nasir Uddin Ahmed Ashim,...

CA Yunus, Timor-Leste President hold fruitful meeting, eye closer ties

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta today (15 December) held "fruitful discussions" and shared their ideas to take the relations between the two countries to a new height. They witnessed the signing of two...

Chief adviser to hold talks with Timor-Leste president to strengthen ties

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today met Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta and discussed issues of mutual interest. The meeting, held at a city hotel, discussed ways to deepen the relations between the two countries. While...

Chief Adviser Yunus, Timor-Leste president hold meeting

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta on Sunday held ‘fruitful discussions’ and shared their ideas to take the relations between the two countries to a new height. They witnessed the signing of two...

CA Yunus to hold talks with Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta today to strengthen ties

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday met President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta and discussed issues of mutual interest. The meeting, held at a city hotel, discussed ways to deepen the relations between the two countries. While...

Bangladesh rolls out red carpet welcoming Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta

President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta was accorded a red carpet reception on his arrival in Dhaka tonight (14 December) on a four-day official visit. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus received President Ramos-Horta at Hazrat Shahjalal...

A warm welcome awaits Timor-Leste President in Dhaka tonight

Dhaka is ready to welcome José Ramos-Horta, the President of Timor-Leste, as he arrives here on a four-day official visit starting Saturday night. He will be accompanied by a 19-member delegation, including Timor-Leste’s Foreign Minister....