Teresinha da Silva was on her ninth hour standing under an umbrella in the blazing South Pacific sun when she took off her scarf and proudly began to explain its history. The weathered scarf ...

In 1975 Indonesia invaded the former Portuguese colony of East Timor, with the approval of, and armed by, the US, Australia and other western nations. The occupation continued for a further ...

The Roman Catholic Church played an important part in East Timor’s independence struggle. But one of its heroes from that time has been accused of sexual abuse. By Sui-Lee Wee Reporting from Dili, ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomed East Timor as its newest member Sunday, which its prime minister said was a “dream realized” for the tiny nation.

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 ...