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Bangladesh eye win over Timor-Leste before tough S Korea game
Daily Star
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August 8, 2025
AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers Fri Aug 8, 2025 09:00 AM Last update on: Fri Aug 8, 2025 09:00 AM Sports Reporter Fri Aug 8, 2025 09:00 AM Last update on: Fri Aug 8, 2025 09:00 AM Bangladesh will look to keep their winning momentum going in...
Filipinas clobber Timor Leste to open Asean title defense
Inquirer
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August 8, 2025
The Philippine women’s football team clobbered Timor-Leste, 7-0, on Thursday in an emphatic start to its title defense in the Asean Women’s Championship in Phu Tho, Vietnam. Veteran Quinley Quezada and Dionesa Tolentin produced two goals apiece as...
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...
Frasco to Baricuatro: Let’s work together
The Manila Times
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August 14, 2025
CEBU CITY — Cebu 5th District Rep. Duke Frasco told Gov. Pamela Baricuatro that “dili man ko palaaway” or he does not like to fight even as he urged the provincial government and his office to work together for the improvement of health care...
Filipinas kick off Asean title repeat bid vs Timor-Leste
Inquirer
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August 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine women’s football team launches its title-retention bid in the Asean Women’s Championship on Thursday against Timor-Leste at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho, Vietnam. Coach Mark Torcaso’s side is eager to take the...
Youth-laden Filipinas football team faces lowly Timor Leste squad at Asean Football Federation
Business World
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August 6, 2025
Match on Thursday (Viet Tri Stadium, Vietnam) 7:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. Manila time) – Philippines vs Timor Leste COACH Mark Torcaso expressed confidence the youth-laden Filipinas will step up to the plate as they defend the country’s Asean Football...
Timor-Leste records the death of 11 people due to rabies outbreak
Portugal Pulse
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August 4, 2025
“There have been 11 deaths in total. Of these, two occurred in 2024, but nine people have already died this year,” explained José dos Reis Magno. The deaths were recorded in the municipalities of Covalima (4), Oecussi (3), Bobonaro (2), Ermera...
Timor-Leste a key partner in building a peaceful ASEAN: Minister
Antara
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August 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir stated that Timor-Leste is an important partner in building a peaceful, inclusive, and dynamic Southeast Asian region. “Indonesia is therefore committed to remaining...
Myanmar Junta Ramps Up Rhetoric Against Timor Leste
The Irrawaddy
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August 4, 2025
The Myanmar junta’s rhetoric against Timor Leste is reaching hysterical pitch as the island state’s accession to ASEAN looms. The latest blast came from the regime mouthpiece New Light of Myanmar, which accused Timor Leste’s leaders of...
Filipinas lose crown but gain lessons
Inquirer
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August 15, 2025
Coach Mark Torcaso insisted that there were silver linings that the Philippine women’s football team can take despite the disappointing early exit from the Asean Women’s Championship. The Filipinas were denied a semifinals berth and a chance to...
P3.97M automatic power switch: Cebu City Council orders audit
Cebu Daily News
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August 15, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council has ordered an audit of a proposed P3.97-million automatic power switch for City Hall after it was revealed that the cost covers not only the equipment but also a major overhaul of the building’s...
Discover Timor-Leste — A Pacific Island Gem of Authenticity and Adventure
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 1, 2025
Timor-Leste is a remarkable Pacific destination celebrated for its untouched natural beauty, vibrant culture, and genuine hospitality. As a proud member country of the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), Timor-Leste offers travelers a rare blend...
Filipinas draws with Myanmar to end Serenity Cup campaign
Panay News
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August 14, 2025
MANILA – The Philippine women football team’s bid to retain the MSIG Serenity Cup crown ended in the group stage after they settled for a 1-1 draw against Myanmar on Wednesday night at the Lạch Tray Stadium in Vietnam. Needing a win — and multiple...
Putting Timor Leste in its place
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 31, 2025
By Sitt Naing ‘Never let facts get in the way of a story.’ This saying appears to be the defining mantra governing Timor Leste’s leadership, recently represented by its Charge d’Affaires in Nay Pyi Taw. Dili, it seems, now affirms a ‘dedication to...
Hume City and Merri-bek Councils Renew Timor-Leste Friendship Agreemen
The National Tribune
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August 1, 2025
Hume City Council and Merri-bek City Council are proud to announce the renewal of a longstanding Friendship Agreement with the Municipality of Aileu in Timor-Leste, reaffirming a shared commitment to international friendship, cultural exchange,...
Conference in Timor-Leste brings friends and community together
Wangaratta Chronicle
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August 1, 2025
Community Conference in Timor-Leste brings friends and community together Aug 01 2025 Updated 3 hours ago MEMBERS of Wangaratta Friends of Lacluta (WFOL), Mansfield Friends of Venilale and Indigo Shire Friends of Atauro, were among the local...
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....
Friends conference across the sea to Timor-Leste
Mansfield Courier
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July 30, 2025
Community Friends conference across the sea to Timor-Leste Jul 30 2025 Updated 3 minutes ago Friendship groups have played a vital role in the rebuilding of a nation devastated by war and poverty for the last 25 years - a theme central to a...
Timor-Leste Warms to Myanmar Junta as ASEAN Entry Nears
The Irrawaddy
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July 25, 2025
Timor-Leste, a Southeast Asian nation that has publicly expressed support for Myanmar’s pro-democracy National Unity Government (NUG), has initiated diplomatic contact with the country’s military regime, raising questions about whether its stance...
Spearguns, sarongs and subsistence in Timor Leste
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 30, 2025
The batteries, in fact, did not charge. Picking them up from Neka’s house this morning, I almost groan when I see that nothing has charged to more than 60%. After last night, I’m unsure who will have less energy, myself or my camera. By...