Biodiversity Alert: A new study warns the Timor green pigeon is nearing extinction, estimating just 100–500 birds left after decades of hunting and stalled recovery efforts, with Timor-Leste now the species’ last viable stronghold. Community Health & Trust: Mandaue City health officials urge parents to rely on verified experts during a measles-rubella vaccination drive, after many parents decline or defer doses amid online misinformation. Marine Conservation: A Coral Triangle mangrove restoration push highlights community-led seedling planting and local monitoring, linking grassroots work in the region to stronger marine protection. Regional Tourism Branding: ASEAN, Agoda and AirAsia MOVE launch “SEABlings: Closer Than You Think,” debuting updated ASEAN tourism branding that reflects Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership. Disaster Response & Skills: Pacific Partnership 2026 begins in Dili, with U.S.-led teams working with Timor-Leste ministries and partners on medical services and disaster management capacity. Education Tech in Action: Australian leaders visit a Dili preschool to see Mary MacKillop Today’s EdTech for Early Learning project, including early Tetum-language materials. Deep Drilling Prep: Estrella Resources reports a drone-based geophysical survey in Timor-Leste that has generated new deep drill targets for an upcoming 3,000-metre campaign. AI Readiness Debate: A report says Timor-Leste youth are highly AI-aware and frequent users, but also “AI-unready” in ways that matter for real-world capability and public services.