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Deadly Collision Claims 67 Lives in U.S. Air Disaster | At Least 30 Dead and Many Injured in Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in India | Pich Piseth Summoned by Department of Anti-Technology Crime | Future of USAID Uncertain as Trump Administration Considers Merging Agency with State Department | National Road 5 Final Section (Serei Sophon-Poipet) Achieves 29% Progress | Prime Minister Hun Manet: “No Plans to Change Ministers” Amidst Rumors | PM Hun Manet Charts Cambodia’s Digital Future, Calls for Stronger Innovation and Governance | Prime Minister Hun Sen awards diplomas to 2,551 Asia-Europe University graduates, including 1,169 women. The ceremony includes degrees in associate, bachelor, master, doctorate, and honorary doctorate levels. A total of 69 scholarship recipients from Samdech Techo and Samdech Kittipritbandit among the graduates. Asia-Europe University has contributed to national development by training skilled human resources for many years. Oknha Ly Khunthai highlights the university's growth since its recognition in 2002 and its establishment in 2005. As of December 2024, the university employed 485 staff and enrolled 8,881 students in various programs. Asia-Europe University offers diverse faculties and numerous degree programs, enhancing educational opportunities. The institution is committed to digital innovation and modern educational practices, including AI and cloud computing. Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasizes skill development, announcing over $20 million for modern medical equipment.Prime Minister Hun Manet urges the Ministry of Labor to support skilled workers in obtaining bachelor's degrees and enhancing youth skills. Prime Minister Hun Manet directs Ministry of Labor to expand job opportunities for professionals in Cambodia. The Prime Minister emphasizes the role of teachers as leaders and ethical guides for students. Amid discussions about septic tank installation, the Prime Minister instructs authorities to prioritize citizen requests. Hun Manet mandates road construction companies to install septic tanks upon completion of projects. The Prime Minister addresses criticism of the textbook “Khmer and the Journey to Prosperity,” defending its educational value. Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present. The Prime Minister emphasizes that the book aims to preserve Cambodia’s history for future generations. Hun Manet calls on citizens and students to research carefully before sharing information on social media. The Prime Minister warns against spreading false information that can harm society. |

Cambodian Leaders Remember the Late Prince Norodom Ranariddh

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian leaders have expressed their grief and condolences on the sudden death of Prince Norodom Ranariddh. Ranarridh has succumbed to his illness on Sunday morning in France. The news shocked the whole country with people and the leaders have expressed sorrow on the passing of the prince – the half brother of King Norodom Sihamoni.

Prime Minister Hun Sen immediately released a statement on Sunday expressing condolences on the death of Prince Norodom Ranariddh. The Prime Minister and his wife Bun Rany Hun Sen say that they are deeply saddened about the death of the prince who was the chairman of FUNCINPEC - the royalist political party in Cambodia.

Prime Minister Hun Sen says that they would like to share their condolences with the princess, the son, the daughter, and the Royal Family describing the death of Prince Ranariddh as the loss of a great royal figure in the royal family who is patriotic, religious, and has the will of a king.

The late Prince Norodom Ranarridh was a former Prime Minister of Cambodia.

His royalist political party won elections in 1993, was ousted in a 1997 coup by his coalition partner and rival - now Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Prince Ranariddh’s eldest son, Prince Norodom Chakravuth has announced on Sunday evening that the remains of his father will be transported back home. Although there is no date released yet as to when it will arrive in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Prince Norodom Chakravuth is now the acting president of FUNCINPEC.

Another leader, President of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee, Keo Remy has stated that he was shocked by the death of Prince Norodom Ranariddh and would have remembered many good memories with him. He has added that he was a descendant of the prince remembering the times that he paid back his gratitude to Prince Ranariddh when he was in exile in 1997 and in 2008 before the election.

He says Prince Norodom Ranariddh fled twice, from July 1997 to March 1998, in connection with the armed clashes between the CPP and FUNCINPEC, and from March 2007 to September 2008 in connection with the lawsuit profit from the sale of party headquarters to the French Embassy. Prince Norodom Ranariddh was the first Prime Minister from 1993 to 1997 and was the Speaker of the National Assembly from 1998 to 2006.


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