Timor leste news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Timor-Leste (East Timor):

Politics

• Timor-Leste's President Francisco Guterres has announced that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for March 2022. (Source: The Diplomat)
• The country's Prime Minister, Taur Matan Ruak, has announced plans to reduce the country's debt by increasing taxes and reducing government spending. (Source: Asia News Network)

Economy

• Timor-Leste's economy has been boosted by the discovery of oil and gas reserves, with the country's GDP growing by 4.5% in 2020. (Source: World Bank)
• The country has launched a new initiative to promote tourism, with a focus on sustainable tourism and community-based development. (Source: Travel Daily News)

Health

• Timor-Leste has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the country's health ministry reporting over 1,000 new cases in the past week. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The country has received a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the World Health Organization, with plans to vaccinate over 70% of the population by the end of 2022. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)

Infrastructure

• Timor-Leste has launched a new airport terminal in the capital city of Dili, with the aim of increasing the country's connectivity and economic growth. (Source: The Jakarta Post)
• The country has signed a deal with a Chinese company to build a new highway connecting the capital city to the country's second-largest city, Baucau. (Source: Asia Times)

Human Rights

• Timor-Leste has been criticized for its human rights record, with concerns over police brutality and restrictions on freedom of speech. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
• The country has launched a new initiative to promote women's rights and gender equality, with a focus on increasing women's participation in politics and the economy. (Source: UN Women)