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Timor-Leste takes on dengue with 8,000 specially bred mosquitoes
Macao News
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August 11, 2025
Faced with a growing number of dengue cases and deaths, Timorese authorities are releasing thousands of mosquitoes bred to slow the spread of disease. On Monday, the Timorese government, with support from the Australian health research Institute...
From East Timor to Guatemala: How Washington Looked Away
First India
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Since World War II, the United States has repeatedly supported governments that have been committing mass atrocities, which are defined by genocide scholar Scott Straus as “large-scale, systematic violence against civilian populations.” This...
Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used from East Timor to Guatemala to Yemen
The Conversation
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August 7, 2025
Since World War II, the United States has repeatedly supported governments that have been committing mass atrocities, which are defined by genocide scholar Scott Straus as “large-scale, systematic violence against civilian populations.” This...
Could Putin be arrested in the US during Trump meeting as people call for president's detention over 'war crimes'
LAD Bible
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Picture this, Russia's Vladimir Putin departs from his presidential plane in America on Friday... only to be met with handcuffs the moment he steps foot on US soil. The 72-year-old is currently scheduled to travel to Alaska this Friday (15 August)...
Timor-Leste is malaria-free – WHO
Islands Business
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July 27, 2025
THE Fiji National University (FNU) has been granted full accreditation for its Level 6 Diploma in Engineering programmes by Engineering New Zealand. This accreditation is valid for three years, following the conditional approval received in 2022....
Timor-Leste achieves historic malaria-free status
Medical News
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July 24, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining independence in 2002. WHO...
Timor-Leste on the cusp of digital transformation
The National
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Timor-Leste has a reputation for having some of the slowest and most expensive internet services in the world. But things are beginning to change. Timor-Leste is one of the last countries in the region without an active submarine fibre optic...
Timor-Leste certified malaria-free by WHO
The National Tribune
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July 24, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining independence in 2002. “WHO...
DMCC Hosts First-ever Roadshow in Indonesia
Emirates 24|7
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August 13, 2025
DMCC has concluded its first-ever Made For Trade Live (MFTL) roadshow in Jakarta, reinforcing the growing economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. During the event, DMCC announced a 13% increase in Southeast Asian...
“They Built Ocean-Ready Boats 40,000 Years Ago”: Archaeologists Find Ancient Philippine Tools Proving Early Humans Mastered Deep-Sea Voyages
Sustainability Times
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August 12, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Researchers discovered advanced maritime technology in the Philippines from over 40,000 years ago. 🛠️ Evidence includes sophisticated boat-building and deep-sea fishing techniques. 🌿 Microscopic analysis of stone tools revealed...
Western aid cuts could derail Southeast Asia’s just energy transition, deepen regional divides: experts
Eco-Business
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August 13, 2025
A sharp drop in Western development aid threatens to derail Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition, hit its poorest nations hardest and tilt the region’s strategic ties further toward Asian powers such as China, Japan and South Korea, experts...
Time immemorial: Traditions in Timor Leste
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 23, 2025
We run into our first issue almost immediately. On this side of Atauro there’s no dive center. No tanks, no compressor, no spare bits and bobs. This side of the island is beautiful but off-grid, so before arriving in Adara, I’d arranged with a...
K.N.A. Inter Pharma Partners with Diamond Biotechnology to Elevate Thailand’s Beauty Industry into a Global Medical Device Manufacturing Hub
The Nation Thailand
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July 29, 2025
The new medical instrument manufacturing facility will be located in Pathum Thani and operated under a joint venture registration between the two companies with a registered capital of THB. 500 million. An additional budget worth over THB. 2...
Emerging Research Trends on Medication Adherence in Tuberculosis Treatment: A Bibliometric Study of Research Between 2015 and 2024 to Inform Future Research Trajectory
Dove Medical Press
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July 28, 2025
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge, particularly in Southeast Asia.1 Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB requires prolonged treatment, often spanning several months. According to the World Health...
Australia’s digital infrastructure is doing the work of deterrence
The Strategist
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August 12, 2025
When asked on Insiders about the United States’ review of AUKUS contributions, Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy made a subtle but important point: Australia’s aid and diplomatic spending, particularly in the Pacific, should count as part...
Agricultural research and innovation leading global response to climate change
The National Tribune
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July 25, 2025
By Thomas Smith Innovative research from The University of Western Australia is leading a global response to some of the most complex challenges of climate change. Floods, drought and rising temperatures are impacting the lives of people in almost...
Indonesia and France Strengthen Partnerships in Science and Education
Tempo.co
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July 15, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in various fields, including science, technology, and education. The statement was conveyed by the Deputy Minister for...
China unveils first-ever home-made bionic Tibetan antelope robot in Hoh Xil Nature Reserve
Global Times
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The first-ever home-made bionic Tibetan antelope robot Photo: Wechat account of the DEEP RoboticsIn Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve in Northwest China's Qinghai Province, a bionic Tibetan antelope robot, with built-in 5G ultra-low latency networks...
Pacific Islands focus: community-driven solutions, climate in the courts and celebrating independence
Croakey Health Media
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August 11, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: Local solutions to public health issues are showcased in this month’s edition of the Pacific Islands focus column. Isabelle Zhu-Maguire, PhD candidate at the Coral Bell School of Asia and Pacific Affairs, Department of...
AI-driven tobacco control in ASEAN requires unified data standards
The Interpreter
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August 12, 2025
Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death in Southeast Asia, home to over 120 million smokers. While AI can support smart efforts in controlling tobacco export and use, it is only possible if the region has a standardised data entry...