School Safety & Social Media: In Consolacion, police traced a viral threat that led to suspending face-to-face classes in eight schools, and authorities reported no sign of an imminent attack—though officials treated the posts seriously while checking possible retaliation. Regional Security & Education: PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta discussed stronger security cooperation, including a proposal for Timor-Leste to supply 200 defence personnel for PNG’s 2027 election force, plus a joint scholarship plan to expand Timorese study in PNG. Women in Defence: Timor-Leste’s army is building an all-women unit, with New Zealand instructors deployed to help train an all-female F-FDTL platoon at Baucau. Lusophone Tourism & Youth Enterprise: CPLP tourism ministers meeting in Dili backed a Business and Investment Forum on tourism, aiming to boost youth entrepreneurship, women-led MSMEs, and cultural community tourism across Portuguese-speaking countries. Medical Education Link: Timor-Leste’s ambassador to India promoted MBBS study in Dili, saying hundreds of Indian students are already enrolled and costs are about Rs 18 lakh. Public Service Reform: Timor-Leste’s Council of Ministers approved steps to curb unchecked public hiring and set rules for translating penal laws into local languages. Culture & Inclusion at Garma: Garma Festival coverage highlighted “bukmak” (everyone/together) through Indigenous cultural exchange, including international Indigenous collaborations and high-level Pacific participation featuring Timor-Leste leaders.