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UN Rights Chief Warns AI Could Become Impossible to Control Without Urgent Safeguards
Terry Felix​​   4 hours ago​   2mn Read

UN Rights Chief Warns AI Could Become Impossible to Control Without Urgent Safeguards

GENEVA, Sept. 8, 2026 — UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for urgent international action to put strict safeguards around artificial intelligence, warning that increasingly powerful AI systems could eventually become difficult for their developers to control. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on

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Cambodia, EU Discuss Border Dispute, Myanmar Crisis and Regional Cooperation

Cambodia, EU Discuss Border Dispute, Myanmar Crisis and Regional Cooperation

Terry Felix​​   2 hours ago​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 8, 2026 — Cambodia and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation across a wide range of areas, including economic development, trade, investment, infrastructure, education and security. The discussions took place on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2026, when Dr Chhiv Yiseang,

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‘Take Our Thailand Back’: Sondhi Announces New Pressure Campaign

‘Take Our Thailand Back’: Sondhi Announces New Pressure Campaign

Terry Felix​​   3 hours ago​   3mn Read

BANGKOK, Sept. 8, 2026 — Thai political activist and former People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Sondhi Limthongkul has launched a new “Take Our Thailand Back” campaign, announcing plans to submit a protest letter to the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok on September 10 over what he alleges are foreign-run “grey”

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Cambodia-China Dialogue Vows Faster Solutions for Chinese Businesses

Cambodia-China Dialogue Vows Faster Solutions for Chinese Businesses

Terry Felix​​   Friday 4 September 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 4, 2026 — Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing concerns raised by Chinese businesses promptly and appropriately, as the two countries held the second Cambodia-China Government-Private Sector Dialogue in Phnom Penh on Thursday. The dialogue was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, First Vice Chairman

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Thailand’s Three-Front War Against Cambodia: Undermining Strength, Weakening the Economy, and Damaging Its Reputation

Thailand’s Three-Front War Against Cambodia: Undermining Strength, Weakening the Economy, and Damaging Its Reputation

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 3 September 2026​   4mn Read

According to key remarks recently delivered by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, the current Cambodia-Thailand conflict cannot be viewed merely as a confrontation along the border. A deeper examination of the series of developments and actions taking place reveals that the pressure being exerted by

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UN Rights Chief Warns AI Could Become Impossible to Control Without Urgent Safeguards

UN Rights Chief Warns AI Could Become Impossible to Control Without Urgent Safeguards

Terry Felix​​   4 hours ago​   2mn Read

GENEVA, Sept. 8, 2026 — UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for urgent international action to put strict safeguards around artificial intelligence, warning that increasingly powerful AI systems could eventually become difficult for their developers to control. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on

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Cambodia Sets Three Banking Priorities Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Cambodia Sets Three Banking Priorities Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Terry Felix​​   Friday 21 August 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH — Aug. 21, 2026: National Bank of Cambodia Governor Chea Serey has outlined three priorities for strengthening the country's banking sector as geopolitical tensions intensify and global markets remain volatile. Speaking at the 5th Cambodia Banking Conference, Chea Serey said rapid global changes, rising geopolitical tensions, conflicts in

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