Independence Diplomacy: Timor-Leste marked its 24th Restoration of Independence with President José Ramos-Horta hailing the country as an “oasis of peace,” while SADR Ambassador Abba Malainin joined Dili commemorations—another sign of how Dili keeps building ties beyond its borders. Housing & Inclusion: In parallel, the Presidency highlighted concrete social action: 39 houses, support for thousands of families, and programs backing women’s training, scholarships, and micro-business grants. Education Investment: The UAE has begun building a residence for 300 female university students in Aitarak-Laran, with added services like a clinic and study spaces—funded through UAE Aid. Resilience in Practice: A Macquarie Community Resilience Prize named Engineers Without Borders Australia and Raw Material for a Timor-Leste circular solar resilience hub. Health Watch: China says it has cut local dengue spread despite rising imports, pointing to surveillance and rapid outbreak response.