Wildlife at the brink: A new study warns the Timor green pigeon may have only 100–500 mature birds left, with Indonesia possibly functionally extinct and Timor-Leste now the main stronghold—pushing calls to upgrade it to Critically Endangered and act fast on hunting, monitoring, and funding. Protected-area pressure: Cebu City will inspect a proposed Taptap eco resort after DENR flagged it inside the Central Cebu Protected Landscape, with officials checking permits and exact location before any further steps. Coastal conservation in action: Community groups in the Coral Triangle are restoring mangroves on Alor to protect shorelines, fisheries, and future resilience—showing how local work links to wider marine protection efforts. Disaster and safety: A deadly 7.7 earthquake hit Flores, Indonesia, killing at least 68 and injuring 200+ while landslides and blocked roads slow aid and leave some areas without clean water. Air quality and haze impacts: Malaysia’s haze continues, with multiple stations recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings and Sarawak’s Serian hitting “very unhealthy,” tied to low rainfall plus fires. Tourism and nature access: Timor-Leste launched a redeveloped official tourism website, highlighting biodiversity and national parks with an interactive map and multilingual access for visitors. Maritime cooperation: Timor-Leste is listed among participants for the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in late September, aimed at improving regional sea security and coordination.