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Movers & Shakers: Victoria’s childcare system reviewers, Jones to the OECD
The Mandarin
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July 10, 2025
DCCEEW secretary revealed, DAFF secretary takes IPAA ACT presidency, NSW appoints Safe Work commissioner, latest ambassadors get postings. Senior Executive Service Band 2 The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has...
In East Timor, Pope Francis met a church on the rise
Religion News Service
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September 11, 2024
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In an unmistakable contrast to the emptying churches that surround him in Europe, Pope Francis encountered fields and churches filled with scores of Catholics as he arrived Monday (Sept. 9) in the Pacific nation of East Timor,...
Pope’s East Timor visit overshadowed by high cost and abuse scandals
The Independent
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September 9, 2024
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ASIA/EAST TIMOR - The seeds that the missionaries have planted are now bearing fruit
Fides
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September 10, 2024
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 FMA by Antonella Prenna Venilale (Agenzia Fides) - Sister Carolina Maria Correia, of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), comes from the village of Samalari in the district of Baucau. In an interview with...
Homes bulldozed in Timor-Leste ahead of Pope visit
BBC
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August 30, 2024
Families' homes are being demolished near Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, in the area where Pope Francis will celebrate mass next month. Nearly 90 people have been told by the government that they must find somewhere new to live before he...
Malaysia - Timor Leste to enhance cooperation in education, urban planning
The Sun Daily
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August 29, 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Timor-Leste have agreed to explore new areas of cooperation, particularly in education, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the halal industry, rural development, and urban planning. Deputy...
Education a key focus to strengthen ties with Timor-Leste, says Zahid
The Malaysian Star
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August 29, 2024
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and Timor-Leste will deepen bilateral ties in various sectors, especially in the field of education, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is on an official visit to Timor-Leste until...
How private funding helped one NGO survive the USAID cuts
Mongabay
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July 10, 2025
After the U.S. government announced large cuts to USAID funding earlier this year, NGOs that relied on it were left in a state of uncertainty, with some needing to suspend activities or lay off staff. NGOs like World Neighbors that relied largely...
UOW hosts ASEAN leaders to strengthen research and education ties
The National Tribune
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February 6, 2025
Key leaders from across Southeast Asia discuss huge trade potential of Wollongong and the wider Illawarra region The University of Wollongong (UOW) today (Thursday 6 February) hosted ambassadors and consul generals from across Southeast Asia for a...
Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report
Fijivillage
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Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic. A UNAIDS report titled 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, states that since...
Finder Energy makes big splash with 34 million barrels of net discovered oil in Timor-Leste
Stockhead
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August 30, 2024
Finder Energy completes acquisition of 76% stake in PSC 19-11, giving it 34MMbbl of net discovered oil Company will now fast track development of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal fields that host gross 2C contingent resource of 22MMbbl oil Significant...
UK-listed indie sights Singapore investor for strategic stake in Timor-Leste asset
Upstream
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AIM-listed independent Sunda Energy has entered into an exclusivity agreement with a privately owned Singapore investment company, Pacific LNG Operations, which could fund the planned appraisal well on Sunda’s potentially giant Chuditch gas...
President Murmu conferred Timor-Leste's highest civilian award for her efforts in public service
India TV News
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August 10, 2024
Timor-Leste: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the 'Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste', the country's highest civilian award by her counterpart José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste for her achievements in public service and dedication to...
World News | India to Open Embassy in Timor-Leste: President Murmu
Latestly
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August 11, 2024
Dili [Timor-Leste], August 11 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu announced during her address in Timor-Leste on Saturday that India will soon open an embassy in the country as part of the growing India-Timor-Leste friendship. President Murmu arrived...
“Always dreamt of going to Bollywood…”: Timor-Leste President tells President Murmu
The News Mill
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August 10, 2024
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta, during his conversation with President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, opened up about his past aspirations to work in Bollywood. He also thanked President Murmu, who is on an official visit to Timor-Leste, for...
President Droupadi Murmu Honored With Timor-Leste’s Highest Civilian Award, The Grand-Collar Of The Order Of Timor-Leste
Free Press Journal
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August 10, 2024
Dili: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country's highest civilian award, from President Jose Ramos-Horta on Saturday, in recognition of her achievements in public service and dedication to...
President Murmu Conferred Timor-Leste’s Highest Civilian Award
Pragativadi
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August 10, 2024
Dili: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country’s highest civilian award, by her counterpart Jos Ramos-Horta on Saturday. Murmu, 66, received the award for her achievements in public service...
President Murmu accorded Timor-Leste’s highest civilian award
Sambad English
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August 10, 2024
Dili: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country’s highest civilian award, from President Jose Ramos-Horta on Saturday, in recognition of her achievements in public service and dedication to...
President Murmu conferred with Timor-Leste’s highest civilian award
The Siasat Daily
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August 10, 2024
Dili: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country’s highest civilian award, by her counterpart José Ramos-Horta on Saturday. Murmu, 66, received the award for her achievements in public service...
President Murmu Arrives In Timor-Leste On Last Leg Of Three-Nation Visit
Ommcom News
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August 10, 2024
Dili: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Dili, Timor-Leste, on Saturday, on the last leg of her three-nation visit. This marks the first-ever visit by the Indian head of state to the Southeast Asian country. Upon arriving at the airport, she was...