Maritime talks with Indonesia will start within this month, as Jakarta accepted Timor-Leste's official request to begin discussions; the plan for the border talks will be presented on 15 August at the IOB campus in Dili

Legal regime for access and admission to higher education in Timor-Leste has been established in a newly approved draft law that establishes common rules for students' application, selection and placement procedures

Following a rabies outbreak last month that killed at least 6 people in different municipalities, national health authorities have issued a circular detailing measure to be strictly followed; rules include vaccination of animals and legal responsibility

The Samoa Agreement was ratified by National Parliament in a Plenary Session with 58 votes in favor, no abstentions or votes against; signed on 15 November 2023, it establishes the new legal framework for partnership between the EU and OACPS countries

The victory of soccer national team in an Asian Cup qualifier match, played agains the Maldives in Darwin, Australia, was especially important because was an opportunity to show talents and culture where many Timorese had sought refuge after fleeing war.