A renowned Sri Lankan Catholic journalist and social activist has received a prestigious award from the Timor-Leste government in recognition of his unwavering commitment to the country's struggle for ...

East Timor’s new President Jose Ramos-Horta, center, reads his oath during his inauguration ceremony in the capital of Dili, Friday, May 20, 2022. Credit: AP Photo/Lorenio Do Rosario Pereira Former ...

The Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste and the East African state of Mozambique are about 10,000 kilometers apart, yet their history is unusually connected. The two former Portuguese colonies are ...

Timor-Leste is a country forged out of violence. Three hundred years of Portuguese colonialism were marked by tribal brawling, and infighting was a tradition that would undermine efforts to provide a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Athletes from the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste team arrive at the Olympic opening ceremonies at National Stadium at the ...

As Timor-Leste celebrates its 20th independence anniversary, former president and 1996 Nobel Peace Prize laureate José Ramos-Horta has been announced as the new president-elect in the Asian country of ...