PHNOM PENH: Alain Darc, affectionately referred to as "Papa," an esteemed icon in the world of French-Cambodian cuisine, has departed from this world at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy of culinary…
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 | Cambodia to Host 2025 National Chapei Dang Veng Festival from June 11-13 | Senate President Hun Sen Reflects on Cambodia’s Development and ASEAN Integration | ASEAN Secretary-General Hails Samdech Techo Hun Sen's Vision at Policy Speech | Cambodia Temporarily Bans Livestock and Meat Imports from Thailand Amid Anthrax Outbreak |
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 | Cambodia to Host 2025 National Chapei Dang Veng Festival from June 11-13 | Senate President Hun Sen Reflects on Cambodia’s Development and ASEAN Integration | ASEAN Secretary-General Hails Samdech Techo Hun Sen's Vision at Policy Speech | Cambodia Temporarily Bans Livestock and Meat Imports from Thailand Amid Anthrax Outbreak |
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Washington, D.C.: In a landmark decision, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from running for the presidency in the state's Republican primary.…
In a resounding call for peace, the United Nations General Assembly today overwhelmingly adopted a resolution demanding an immediate "humanitarian ceasefire" in the ongoing conflict between Israel and…
Phnom Penh: British Embassy: UK, US and Canada lead coordinated action against human rights abusers and accessories to authoritarian governments around the world, 75 years after Universal Declaration…
A collective plea from 27 aid organizations, including UN agencies and their partners, demands an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza. The joint statement emphasizes the dire conditions in Gaza…
INTERNATIONAL: Having deprived millions of his fellow humans of the right to reach old age, infamous US foreign policymaker Henry Kissinger died this week at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of…
UN: As the ceasefire in Gaza extends into its fifth day, UN humanitarian officials are sounding the alarm, emphasizing the critical need for increased aid deliveries. The current pause in fighting presents…
Gazza: In a bid to halt the seven-week-long conflict, Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas have agreed to a four-day truce set to commence on Friday, November 24. Mediators from Qatar announced that…
Geneva: WHO has officially requested detailed information from China regarding an upswing in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children.
GAZA – Hamas and Israel are reportedly nearing a truce agreement, according to a statement released by Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Telegram.
INTERNATIONAL: Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) PLC (“BAMC”) has successfully obtained approval from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (“SERC”) to launch the BAMC Asia Equity Fund…
Bali, Indonesia, November 15, 2023 - On Global Media and Information Literacy Week, the ASEAN Foundation, with support from Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, hosted the ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme…
Catania, Italy - Mount Etna, the towering stratovolcano located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, erupted on the evening of November 13, 2023, at approximately 18:00 local time. The eruption unleashed…
12 November 2023, Cairo/Amman — The regional directors of UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO call for urgent international action to end the ongoing attacks on hospitals in Gaza.
Geneva, 7 November - In an alarming and unprecedented turn of events, the Gaza Strip is witnessing a humanitarian catastrophe, with a staggering death toll of 10,000 lives lost in just one month. The…
PHNOM PENH: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen took to his Telegram channel to make suggestions about the violence in Israel and Gaza over the last month. On November 7, the former PM called for a ceasefire…
SINGAPORE: Forty youth leaders from 10 ASEAN states gathered for the fifth edition of the ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF) from 28 October to 4 November 2023. The programme seeks to grow and connect emerging…
Gaza: Dozens of foreign passport holders and some medical evacuees passed through the Rafah crossing from Gaza into Egypt on Monday after evacuations resumed following a two-day suspension.
Gaza: Mr. Guterres highlighted how “the unfolding catastrophe in Gaza makes the need for a humanitarian ceasefire more urgent with every passing hour,” stressing that the protection of civilians is paramount.
UN: According to reports, at Al Shifa Hospital, the ambulances were evacuating critically injured and sick patients to hospitals in the south of the Gaza Strip when they were struck at the entrance of…
WHO: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA)
UN: The resolution’s full title is the “necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”.
UN: According to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health, 8,805 Palestinians have been killed since 7 October, including at least 3,648 children and 2,187 women, and some 22,240 have been injured, UN humanitarian…
INTERNATIONAL: Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO), the operator of the nuclear power plant, has officially confirmed the initiation of the latest phase of wastewater discharge into the sea. This follows two…
INTERNATIONAL: Addressing the 75th Nordic Council session in Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday (31 October 2023), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that deep cooperation among the Nordic countries after…
INTERNATIONAL: During a continued emergency session in the General Assembly this afternoon on the situation in the Middle East, many Member States mourned the thousands of children killed in Gaza, calling…
NEW YORK: The director of the New York office of the UN high commissioner for human rights (OHCHR) resigned with a strongly-worded letter to the OHCHR saying that the UN “surrendered to the power of the…
Matthew Perry, renowned for his role as Chandler Bing on the iconic TV show "Friends," has sadly passed away, according to reports from US media. He was 54 years old.
Beijing: China's former Premier Li Keqiang has passed away due to a sudden heart attack, less than a year after stepping down from his role as the country's second-highest-ranking leader. He was 68 years…
In a rare move, China's top diplomat is set to visit Washington this week, as announced by the United States on Monday. This visit is seen as a potential precursor to President Xi Jinping's visit, aimed…
China: Putin, facing international isolation due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, has received invitations from both countries.
GAZA: In a tragic incident, Gaza's health ministry reported that a hospital in the Palestinian enclave was hit by an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday, leading to a significant loss of life. The exact number…
Tel Aviv: In a significant and unprecedented move, President Joe Biden is set to embark on a landmark trip to Israel, offering an "ironclad" display of support from the United States. This visit comes…
Australia: In Australia, there has been a significant decision regarding the rights of Indigenous people. The country voted on a proposal to change its constitution to officially recognize and create…
JERUSALEM: In a continuing and devastating conflict in the Middle East, Israel launched relentless airstrikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip for the fifth consecutive day. The death toll has tragically…
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Palestinian: Israeli forces are facing allegations of mass civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip, with accusations of retaliation against Palestinian armed factions. Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has…
INTERNATIONAL: The Biden administration is considering approaching Congress for additional funding to enhance its support for both Israel and Ukraine simultaneously. This announcement was made by White…
INDONESIA: Secretary of State for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Secretary-General of the Disability Action Council, Em Chan Makara, is representing Minister Chea Somethy and leading a delegation…
Washington, D.C. – Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for a joint investigation between the United States and Israel to determine the source of US-made weaponry used by the Palestinian…
INTERNATIONAL: In the midst of a challenging situation in the Middle East, the United States is stepping in to help. This article has been rewritten in a way that's easy for children to understand.
INTERNATIONAL: In a grave turn of events, Israel and Gaza find themselves in the midst of a devastating conflict, with the death toll surpassing 1,100 as war rages on between Israel and Hamas. This article…
BANGKOK: Thai police arrested a 14-year-old suspect on October 3 after a shooting left two dead at Bangkok’s Siam Paragon mall. He is currently being held on five charges, including murder.
PHNOM PENH: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will pay his first official visit to Cambodia tomorrow, September 28. During his visit, the Thai Prime Minister will lay a wreath at the Independence Monument…
At the invitation of Prime Minister Hun Manet, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand will visit the Kingdom of Wonder on September 28. The two prime ministers took office on the same day-August…
PHNOM PENH: China kicked off its second annual Global Public Security Forum on September 19 under the theme of "One World, Common Security." More than 500 law-enforcement officials, experts and scholars…
INTERNATIONAL: Kim Jong Un made his first trip outside of North Korea yesterday when he traveled to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin, in what the leaders say is an effort to further cooperation…
JAKARTA: Having been Cambodia’s prime minister for just over two weeks, Prime Minister Hun Manet has hit the ground running to establish his reputation on the international stage. While at the ASEAN Summit…
JAKARTA: Southeast Asian leaders are gearing up for a crucial summit in Jakarta this week, where they will confront pressing issues, including the ongoing Myanmar crisis and escalating tensions in the…
PHNOM PENH: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen took a moment to congratulate former Thai PM Thaksin, who had his eight year prison sentence commuted after requesting a pardon from the king.
INTERNATIONAL: Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving an eight-year prison term, has formally requested a royal pardon, stirring speculation of a potential clemency agreement.…
LAGOS, Nigeria - In a recent development, a group of military officers in Gabon has taken control of the government and detained President Ali Bongo Ondimba. This action comes shortly after the election…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet met with outgoing European Union Ambassador Maria del Carmen Moreno as she ended her diplomatic mission that spanned the last four years. The two diplomats discussed…
Former US President Donald Trump turned himself in at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, facing criminal charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results…
US President Joe Biden responded to the recent plane crash involving Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of a Russian mercenary group. He wasn't surprised, noting that little happens in Russia without Putin's involvement.…
INTERNATIONAL: The recent crash of a private jet in Russia has left the nation in shock, with prominent figures on board, including Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Wagner Group. Here is what we know…
INTERNATIONAL: In a setback for Russia's renewed lunar ambitions, the Luna-25 automatic interplanetary station has collided with the Moon, according to Russia's space agency, Roscosmos.
INTERNATIONAL: The war in Ukraine has entered its 18th month, with no end in sight. Russian forces have intensified their attacks in eastern Ukraine, with the city of Lysychansk now under heavy shelling.…
Moscow, August 15, 2023 – Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the 21st International Security Conference in Moscow, voiced concerns that NATO might merge with AUKUS, the security partnership…
In a surprising turn of events, the proposed cage fight between tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continues to linger in the realm of speculation, with Zuckerberg suggesting that it might be time…
Moscow: 14 August - A recent incident in the Black Sea has heightened tensions as a Russian warship reportedly fired "warning shots" at a cargo ship that failed to respond to demands to stop. The Russian…
Kahukui: US - A devastating wildfire, fueled by hurricane-driven winds, has left the picturesque Hawaiian town of Lahaina in ruins, with an alarming death toll of at least 53 individuals. This catastrophic…