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CMAC: Cluster-Munition Remnants Threaten 335 Cambodian Villages
Terry Felix​​   5 hours ago​   2mn Read

CMAC: Cluster-Munition Remnants Threaten 335 Cambodian Villages

VIENTIANE, Sept. 16, 2026 — Cambodia has called on the international community to condemn Thailand over what it alleges was the extensive use of cluster munitions during the 2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict, warning that unexploded remnants continue to threaten civilians across several Cambodian provinces. Speaking during the international conference reviewing implementation

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Thai King Personally Pilots Royal Jet Into Rainy Hanoi

Thai King Personally Pilots Royal Jet Into Rainy Hanoi

Terry Felix​​   4 hours ago​   2mn Read

HANOI, Sept. 16, 2026 — Heavy rain greeted Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he personally piloted the royal aircraft into Hanoi for a historic state visit, putting his aviation experience to work as the Boeing 737-800 landed safely at Noi Bai International Airport. The 74-year-old King took the captain’s seat

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Hun Sen Says Cambodia Places High Importance on Longstanding Ties With Myanmar

Hun Sen Says Cambodia Places High Importance on Longstanding Ties With Myanmar

Terry Felix​​   Saturday 12 September 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 11, 2026 — Cambodian Acting Head of State Samdech Techo Hun Sen said Cambodia attaches high importance to its longstanding relationship with Myanmar, as he hosted a state banquet in honour of Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing during his state visit to Cambodia. Speaking at the banquet

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Cambodia’s Exports Jump 19.7% as Trade Tops $50 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026

Cambodia’s Exports Jump 19.7% as Trade Tops $50 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026

Terry Felix​​   Monday 14 September 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 14, 2026 — Cambodia’s exports rose 19.7% year on year to US$24.16 billion in the first eight months of 2026, reflecting continued strong growth in the country’s international trade, according to data from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). Cambodia’s total foreign trade reached US$50.68

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“Respect for International Law”: Do Thailand’s Words Match Its Actions?

“Respect for International Law”: Do Thailand’s Words Match Its Actions?

Terry Felix​​   5 hours ago​   3mn Read

The statement delivered by Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow at the meeting of the Conciliation Commission concerning the delimitation of the maritime boundary between Cambodia and Thailand appeared little different from a prepared script being read out once again. Its key messages were repeatedly reiterated, almost as though they had been memorized

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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​​   Tuesday 8 September 2026​   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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