In the 21st century, war no longer takes place solely through guns and military force. It unfolds at diplomatic tables, through international legal documents, and in contests over “legitimacy.” The country that demonstrates respect for international law is the one that secures long-term strategic advantages—without necessarily resorting to force. In
BANGKOK, Feb 17 — Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has ordered a re-election in one polling unit in Phayao province and a recount in seven other locations following issues related to the Feb. 8 general election. In a statement issued on Monday, the EC said a new vote would be held
BY: Simon Lewis / Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told Reuters on Tuesday that Thai forces were occupying Cambodian territory after fighting last year despite a peace accord brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump and called on Thailand to allow a joint boundary commission to
PHNOM PENH, Feb 17, 2026 — Caltex Cambodia on Tuesday reaffirmed that it has no relationship with Thailand’s Bangchak Corporation, clarifying that a recent acquisition involving Chevron does not affect its operations in Cambodia. In an official statement, the company said Bangchak Corporation’s purchase relates solely to Chevron’s operations in
In the 21st century, war no longer takes place solely through guns and military force. It unfolds at diplomatic tables, through international legal documents, and in contests over “legitimacy.” The country that demonstrates respect for international law is the one that secures long-term strategic advantages—without necessarily resorting to force. In
TOKYO, Feb 16, 2026 — Cambodia and Japan have agreed to strengthen cooperation on environmental protection and climate change mitigation at both regional and global levels, Cambodia’s Environment Ministry said on Monday. The agreement followed the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Cambodian Ministry of Environment and Japan’s
PHNOM PENH, Jan 28, 2026 — Cambodia’s Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) said on Wednesday it has no involvement with Tether USD (USDT), rejecting what it described as misleading reports linking the state-owned bank to the cryptocurrency. In a statement, ARDB said it has never engaged in trading, transferring
