Category: Politics & Security
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Cambodia urges UN rights council to uphold law over force amid border dispute with Thailand
Cambodia told the U.N. Human Rights Council that “law must prevail over force” as it accused Thai forces of sustained border operations and obstructing civilian returns, allegations Thailand denies.
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OIF’s Mushikiwabo to visit border-displaced Cambodians after meeting Hun Sen, Senate says
OIF Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo plans to visit displacement sites along the Cambodia–Thailand border, Cambodian officials said after her meeting with acting head of state Hun Sen in Phnom Penh.
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US–Israel Strikes Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader; Retaliation Hits Gulf as Oil Jumps and Shipping Slows
U.S.–Israeli strikes that Washington said killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have sparked Iranian retaliation across the Gulf and disrupted shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, lifting oil prices. Three U.S. service members were killed, officials said, as airlines halted flights and tankers anchored amid escalating tensions.
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Raids on Cambodia Scam Compounds Leave Trafficking Survivors Stranded Without Clear Path to Repatriation
Crackdowns on Cambodia’s scam compounds have freed or displaced large numbers of workers in recent months, but many now face an uncertain future outside the gates. Without passports, legal work status, or the means to settle accumulated overstay fines, some survivors are stranded in Phnom Penh and other cities with limited access to shelter or…
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Cambodia Agriculture Ministey Rebukes Thai Report Over “Chemical” Fertiliser, Hybrdi Rice Claims
Cambodia’s agriculture ministry says Thai media mischaracterised a USDA report by adding “chemical fertiliser” and implying hybrid seed adoption. The USDA cites fertilizer use and “better hybrids” but not “chemical,” while Phnom Penh says output gains came from acreage, techniques and rainfall, not hybrids.
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Thailand Reopens Laos Fuel Route Under Military Controls, Citing Diversion Risks to Cambodia
Thailand’s military has lifted a 76-day suspension on fuel exports to Laos, reinstating shipments under stricter monitoring to prevent alleged diversion to Cambodia. The Royal Thai Army said the new regime includes GPS tracking of tankers, inspections and certified delivery reporting, coordinated with Lao authorities in Champasak province.
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Southeast Asia weighs whether to reopen Trump-era tariff deals after US court setback
A US Supreme Court ruling curbing President Donald Trump’s emergency tariff authority has forced Southeast Asian governments to reassess trade deals struck under threat of sweeping duties. While Washington has shifted to a temporary global tariff and slower investigations, regional leaders now face a strategic choice: reopen concessions made under pressure or maintain existing arrangements…