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East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation

WORLD NEWS
23-10-2025 18:23 HKT
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People stand on the hill near Cristo Rei, a statue depicting Jesus Christ, in Dili, East Timor, September 11, 2024. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
People stand on the hill near Cristo Rei, a statue depicting Jesus Christ, in Dili, East Timor, September 11, 2024. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
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