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Cambodia

May 2, 2024

Cambodia blames extreme heat, technical issue for ammunition explosion killing 20 soldiers

The blast burst out at an ammunition depot in the Third Regional Military Command in Chamkar Doung village of Kampong Speu province’s Chbar Mon town.

Explosion at Russian petrol station [Credit: Autoevolution]
April 30, 2024

Cambodia unearths 100 pieces of Buddha statues

Also unearthed were Buddha statues in a cross-legged position and Buddha statues with broken heads and hands, among others.

March 13, 2024

Under-five deaths dropped to 4.9 million in 2022: UN

“We owe it to all children to ensure they have access to the same health care and opportunities.’’

United Nations
March 12, 2024

EU launches four new programmes worth $85.6 million in Cambodia

On Tuesday, the European Union launched four new programmes worth $85.6 million in Cambodia.

European Union
March 4, 2024

Cambodia arrests two foreigners for smuggling narcotics

Cambodian customs police said they arrested two South Korean nationals for an attempt to smuggle 2.27kg of narcotics to South Korea.

NARCOTICS
February 1, 2024

Four alleged drug traffickers arrested in Cambodia

The Southeast Asian country has no death sentence for a drug trafficker.

Illicit drugs used to illustrate the story
January 30, 2024

UK suspends British-Nigerian minister for accusing Israel of genocide

The Chief Whip suspended Ms from the Parliamentary Labour Party pending an investigation.

Israel flag
September 4, 2023

Myanmar crisis casts shadow over Southeast Asian leaders’ summit

Since the coup in 2021, Myanmar has been sinking into chaos and violence.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations [Credit;Anadolu Ajansi]
August 29, 2023

Hundreds of thousands forced into internet fraud in Asia, UN says

At least 120,000 people are believed to be affected in Myanmar alone, with 100,000 more in Cambodia.

Internet Fraudster
July 18, 2023

Cambodia blocks news websites ahead of polls, says free press could affect govt’s prestige

A letter obtained by VOA Khmer on Tuesday revealed the government’s order to limit access to factual and independent information.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen