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Thai Army Signals Troop Adjustment After Upcoming JBC Talks with Cambodia
Terry Felix​​   6 hours ago​   2mn Read

Thai Army Signals Troop Adjustment After Upcoming JBC Talks with Cambodia

BANGKOK, March 9 — Thailand’s military has said troops deployed along the border with Cambodia should remain in their current positions, stressing that any adjustments will only be considered after an upcoming meeting of the Thailand–Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC). Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee said the guiding principle for

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Thai Army Signals Troop Adjustment After Upcoming JBC Talks with Cambodia

Thai Army Signals Troop Adjustment After Upcoming JBC Talks with Cambodia

Terry Felix​​   6 hours ago​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, March 9 — Thailand’s military has said troops deployed along the border with Cambodia should remain in their current positions, stressing that any adjustments will only be considered after an upcoming meeting of the Thailand–Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC). Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee said the guiding principle for

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Jakarta Threatens Exit From Board of Peace if Gaza Efforts Fail

Jakarta Threatens Exit From Board of Peace if Gaza Efforts Fail

Terry Felix​​   Yesterday at 7:32 am​   1mn Read

JAKARTA, March 8, 2026 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Friday that Indonesia could withdraw from the Board of Peace initiative proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump if it fails to deliver benefits for the Palestinian people. Prabowo made the remarks amid growing scrutiny at home over Indonesia’s participation in

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Cambodia Promotes Solar, Hydropower to Strengthen Energy Security

Cambodia Promotes Solar, Hydropower to Strengthen Energy Security

Terry Felix​​   19 hours ago​   1mn Read

PURSAT, March 9, 2026 — Cambodia is accelerating efforts to expand clean energy use and promote energy conservation in order to reduce reliance on imported oil and ease the burden on transport workers, Energy Minister Keo Rottanak said on Sunday. Speaking during a meeting with motorbike taxi, ride-hailing and tuk-tuk

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Iran war: Will Southeast Asia opt for pragmatism?

Iran war: Will Southeast Asia opt for pragmatism?

Terry Felix​​   20 hours ago​   4mn Read

David Hutt/MSN For most Southeast Asian countries, the immediate priority following the start of the Iran war has been to urge de-escalation and protect their citizens and migrant workers in the Middle East. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry issued a more measured statement that condemned US-Israeli attacks as well as Iran's retaliatory

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Cambodia Expands Digital Cooperation with EU-ASEAN Council

Cambodia Expands Digital Cooperation with EU-ASEAN Council

Terry Felix​​   Friday 6 March 2026​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, March 6, 2026 — Cambodia’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth met with a delegation from the EU-ASEAN Business Council on Thursday to discuss digital economy cooperation and investment opportunities. The delegation was led by Sharon Toh, the council’s ASEAN regional lead, during talks held at the

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Russian Energy Stocks Rally as Hormuz Closure Lifts Oil Nearly 10%

Russian Energy Stocks Rally as Hormuz Closure Lifts Oil Nearly 10%

Terry Felix​​   Monday 2 March 2026​   1mn Read

MOSCOW, March 2, 2026 — Russian oil and gas stocks rose sharply on Monday after the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent crude prices surging and investors scrambling into safe-haven assets. Brent crude jumped nearly 10% in volatile trade, reflecting fears of supply disruptions through the strategic waterway,

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