Drug Safety Update: Japan has ordered new warnings for providers on Amgen’s rare-disease drug Tavneos after a safety alert tied it to 20 deaths since its 2022 launch, with liver-related risks now front and center. Regional Security: The Indian Navy’s IOS SAGAR mission wrapped up with INS Sunayna returning to Kochi, after a multinational deployment that included Timor-Leste and 16 partner nations across the Indian Ocean. Independence Day Diplomacy: As Timor-Leste marks its 24th Restoration of Independence, Cambodia’s Hun Sen sent congratulations to both Timor-Leste’s parliament president and President José Ramos-Horta, highlighting growing legislative ties and ASEAN momentum. ASEAN 2029 Prep: Timor-Leste has launched work on an International Convention Centre to prepare for hosting the ASEAN Summit in 2029. Social Action: President José Ramos-Horta says his office is backing housing and social support—building homes and supporting thousands of families and people with disabilities.