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News Making International Headlines: 24 February 2022

INTERNATIONAL: The Italian coastguard has rescued 573 migrants at sea who were trying to reach Europe aboard two fishing boats in distress in bad weather, as reported on Tuesday,February 22. One dead…

Zambia Firm Starts Producing Fuel from Used Tyres, Plastic

INTERNATIONAL: The used tyres that litter the back streets of cities and towns in Zambia might be an eyesore, but for one company they are also an opportunity to make fuel that could slash the nation's…

Minsk Peace Agreement on Ukraine No Longer Exist

INTERNATIONAL: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said on Tuesday,February 22, that the Minsk peace agreement on Ukraine no longer existed and that there was nothing left to fulfill, but he blamed Kyiv…

Malaysian PM Meets with PM Hun Sen

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen received a courtesy call from the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, at the Peace Palace on the morning Thursday morning.

Brookfield Aussie Coal Bid Hits Toxic Smokescreens

INTERNATIONAL: MELBOURNE, Brookfield Asset Management and Grok Ventures’ A$5 billion ($3.6 billion) offer for AGL Energy has reignited Australia’s dirty climate wars. The asset manager and the investment…

PM Hun Sen Confirms His Policy Not to Tax Agricultural Land

PHNOM PENH: Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2021 work review meeting and the 2022 work direction of the Ministry of Interior on 23 February 2022, Cambodia’s premier has said: "My policy is not…

BREAKING NEWS: PM Announces He Will Not Allow Tax Evasion

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has requested all officials to implement tax payments properly so that the state has enough money to spend. He has announced he will not allow evasion of tax and becomes…

HE Thong Khon Presents Main Objectives at Annual Conference

PHNOM PENH: CAMSOC Permanent Vice-President HE Thong Khon, who is also Minister of Tourism, outlined six key objectives and six key takeaways from the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) annual…

Olympics Say Goodbye to Asia After a Star-Crossed Run

INTERNATIONAL: The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it’s unclear when they’ll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight games.

Cambodia Have Been Denied a Place in the Finals

PHNOM PENH: Vietnam and Thailand confirmed their passage to the semifinals of the AFF Under-23 Championship 2022 in spite of the 1-0 loss the latter suffered in the final Group C tie at the Prince Stadium…

Cambodia, Joins World Lacrosse Global Membership

PHNOM PENH: World Lacrosse today welcomed Cambodia to the international lacrosse family. The newly minted National Federations – Cambodia Lacrosse Federation bringing WL’s global membership to 75.

Cambodia Has Recorded No Deaths from Malaria Since 2018

PHNOM PENH: The National Center for Malaria Control has reported that Cambodia had no malaria deaths between 2018 to 2021, meaning that the country achieved the death rate indicator three years before…

Alonso hoping for a competitive start to the new F1 era

INTERNATIONAL: Double world champion Fernando Alonso is heading into the Formula One season in an optimistic mood, with the Spaniard hoping the new 2022 rules can deliver enough of a shake-up to put his…

U.S. Slams Russian Peacekeepers in Ukraine as 'Nonsense'

INTERNATIONAL: Russia's order to deploy 'peacekeepers' in eastern Ukraine is 'nonsense', U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield has said on Monday,February 21, adding that Moscow's…

News Making International Headlines: 23 February 2022

INTERNATIONAL: A massive plume of ash steam rose into the sky over Sicily on Monday,February 21, as Italy's Mount Etna was back in action again. Large plumes of smokem,some 10-kilometreshigh rose from…

Britain Says Russia's Putin Has Broken International Law

INTERNATIONAL: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said on Monday, February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine is a breach of international…

United Nations Urges Diplomacy as Tensions Rise

INTERNATIONAL: The United Nations Secretary General has expressed concerns about reports of increased ceasefire violations, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric has told reporters on Monday ,February 21,…

A “Real-Life Ironman” Flying Around Dubai

INTERNATIONAL: A ‘real-life ironman’ is flying around Dubai, delivering invites to the opening of the world’s most beautiful building: The Museum of the Future. The dazzling building that glitters majestically…

Russia Squeezing Ukraine Like a Boa Constrictor

INTERNATIONAL: Before Russia has signed a decree recognizing breakaway regions in Eastern Ukraine, a retired senior U.S. General, former Commander of U. S. Army forces in Europe has said on Sunday, February…

PM Declares Separation from Those Who Insult His Family

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has declared that he would not unite or talk to those who insult his family, adding that even if he has to be at war with them, he will. He considers insults such as…

PM Calls on People to Take Responsibility for Their Garbage

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on citizens to be careful not to throw their garbage out in the open and on the streets, to maintain the beauty of the city, as well as to maintain the quality…

PM: If My Son Does Bad Things, I Cannot Support Him!

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that if his son, Hun Manet, after becoming the Prime Minister, commits evil deeds to the detriment of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the people…

PM Announces He Will Not Close City or Country Again

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has confirmed that there will be no more city or country closures or lockdowns, while many have suggested that Cambodia may likely see another blockade.

News Making International Headlines: 22 February 2022

INTERNATIONAL: Chile has stepped up patrols near its shared border with Bolivia, as authorities seek to stem an increase in migrants crossing this frontier desert area illegally.

Ferrari unveils their car for the new season, the SF-75

INTERNATIONAL: Ferrari is aiming for a return to competitiveness in 2022, with their SF-75 challenger unveiled carrying the weight of history and expectation for the sport's oldest and most successful…

Djokovic returns to court with a victory in Dubai

INTERNATIONAL: World number one Novak Djokovic belatedly began his 2022 campaign with a convincing 6-3 6-3 defeat of Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti at the Dubai Championships on Monday 21 February.

Prime Minister of Malaysia to Pay Official Visit to Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a press release announcing the Prime Minister of Malaysia’s official state visit to Cambodia from 23-24 February 2022,…

Ukraine Hopes Macron's Peace Initiative Can Be Implemented

INTERNATIONAL: Ukraine hopes a proposed summit between the presidents of the United States and Russia can be implemented and that Kyiv can join the meeting, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov…

Asian golf great Kyi Hla Han dies aged 61

INTERNATIONAL: Kyi Hla Han, one of the biggest figures in Asian golf both as a player and an official, has died, it was announced on Monday (Feb 21).

Australia Welcomes Back Tourists as Borders Fully Reopen

INTERNATIONAL: On Monday, February 21, Australia has fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of pandemic-related closings as tourists…

Gold Medals for Taekwondo in SEA Games 2023 Aimed

PHNOM PENH: The President of the Cambodia International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) has encouraged Cambodian Taekwondo athletes to aim for 15 gold medals for the SEA Games 2023 hosted by Cambodia.

Petanque, Cambodia’s Potential Sport

PHNOM PENH: Petanque is considered a high potential sport in Cambodia, underlined H.E. Sar Sokha, President of the Federation of Boules and Petanque of Cambodia (FBPC) in the closing ceremony of the federation's…

European stocks are at risk if Russia invades Ukraine

INTERNATIONAL: Russia-exposed European stocks have been under pressure for weeks amid fears Russia could invade Ukraine and the stand-off has triggered volatility across the European stock market.

Apple Just Quietly Introduced a Feature to Your iPhone

INTERNATIONAL: Your iPhone is going to upend in this $1.7 Trillion Industry. Your iPhone is about to become an even more powerful small-business tool. Apple put out a press release announcing it was adding…