East Timor – It is a quiet afternoon in Lospalos. Just the clucking of chickens, the grunt of a pig and in the distance, a transistor radio playing Portuguese reggaeton; a typical small-town ...

In August 2025, Indonesia began negotiations on its maritime boundary with Timor-Leste. This move represents a notable shift as Jakarta has long insisted that maritime boundaries should only be ...

The 27-meter statue of Cristo Rei (Christ the King) on Cap Fatucama is a striking Dili landmark. The birth of Timor-Leste 23 years ago came amidst enormous pain, destruction and sacrifice. (Photo: ...

Timor-Leste’s accession to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) ended more than 12 years of waiting and inaugurated a new phase in the country’s regional engagement. The inclusion in ...

Amidst the past two weeks of celebrations for Timor-Leste’s 25th anniversary of the referendum that ultimately won them independence—despite fierce and violent opposition from some Indonesian forces ...

Pope Francis greets a child in traditional dress during a welcome ceremony at the presidential palace in Dili, Timor-Leste, Sept. 9, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) Pope Francis departed from Port ...

From the ABC<P><BLOCKQUOTE><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> US endorsed Indonesia's East Timor invasion: secret documents<BR>The United States offered full and ...

Incredible bonds were formed between Australian commandos and Timorese boys during World War II. The White Australia policy ...

Electoral workers assist a man in a wheelchair to cast his ballot at a polling station during the parliamentary election in Dili, East Timor, Sunday, May 21, 2023. Since this year’s election, Timorese ...