The Latest Breaking News from East Timor

East Timor's opposition party won most seats in parliamentary election

A final count of votes shows East Timor’s opposition party won Sunday's parliamentary election

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

East Timor opposition wins most votes in parliamentary election - state media

The party of East Timor independence hero Xanana Gusmão has won most votes in a parliamentary election, preliminary results in state media showed on Tuesday, boosting his chances of his return as premier and a new phase of opposition rule.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

East Timor's main opposition party leads in parliamentary poll - state media

East Timor independence hero Xanana Gusmão's party was leading with two-thirds of votes counted in a parliamentary election, state media showed on Monday, heralding a possible return to power for the former rebel after nearly a decade in opposition.

Reuters · May 22, 2023

Woodside seeks to progress Sunrise gas project

Woodside Energy chief Meg O'Neill says the Sunrise project involving Australia and East Timor is complex but she is committed to getting it done.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Veteran Shaun Spain, who took his life, blamed Department of Veterans' Affairs

Shaun Spain spent 15 years in the army and completed five tours in East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq. Before he died, he left a note.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

This official history of Australia's role in the 1999 Timor-Leste crisis unpacks our 'military myths'

In 1999, Australian troops were sent to Timor-Leste. This "official history" sheds light on the decision.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2023

Prime ministers focus talks on massive gas project

A major gas project considered crucial to the development of East Timor has been discussed in Canberra during a visit by prime minister Taur Matan Ruak.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

Pope opens up on sex abuse cases, says church must do more

Pope Francis has shed light on the Catholic Church’s handling of sex abuse allegations against East Timor’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning independence hero

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Co Tyrone multicultural dance group bringing together kids from all over the world

Dancers at the group come from Portugal, East Timor, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary and France

Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2023

Aaron Kearney's 'lifetime in 400 days' on island odyssey

East Timor a place 'pure and strong of heart'.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 30, 2022