Thailand and Cambodia engage in gunfire along the border, resulting in the death of at least one civilian.
Thailand and Cambodia have exchanged gunfire at their border, with Thai forces conducting airstrikes on military positions on Thursday. The situation escalated tensions between the two nations, leading to one civilian’s death and prompting others to flee for safety. Each country has blamed the other for worsening diplomatic relations since Wednesday and for initiating armed […]
Chinese Dictator Xi Tells Cambodia to ‘Resist Protectionism’
Chinese dictator XI Jinping conducted a “charm attack” this week, visiting Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia to strengthen its economic alliance amid China’s trade war with the United States. Xi told Cambodians to “resist protectionism.” The Cambodian told XI to give money, not advice. “We look forward to more cooperation, including infrastructure development,” said Meas Soksensan, […]
Former Cambodian opposition politician shot dead in Bangkok – reports | Cambodia
A former Cambodian opposition lawmaker and French national was shot dead by a man on a motorbike in Bangkok on Tuesday, according to Thai media. “Lim Kimya…died at the scene. Police officers from the Metropolitan Police Department have launched a search for the assassin,” the Bangkok Post reported, adding that the deceased was a dual […]
Cambodian opposition leader jailed after conviction for inciting disorder | Cambodia
A Cambodian opposition leader has been found guilty of inciting social disorder and sentenced to two years in prison and banned from running for office in the latest case targeting government critics. People's Power Party leader Sang Chansi was found guilty in a Phnom Penh court. He was fined 4 million riel (800 pounds) and […]
China Showcases ‘Dogs of War’ Battle Robots in Cambodia Military Drills
China’s largest-ever military exercise with Cambodia on Thursday included a showcase performance by literal dogs of war, a squad of robot dogs with automatic weapons mounted on their backs. Both China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the U.S. military are experimenting with militarizing the increasingly common “robodog” design.of South China Morning Post (SCMP) report The […]