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Indonesian rescuers recovered a second body Sunday in the ongoing search for a Spanish soccer coach and two of his children who went missing after a tour boat sank during their Christmas holiday.
Indonesian Rescuers Find a Second Body as Search for Spanish Soccer Coach and 2 Children Extended
Indonesian rescuers recovered a second body Sunday in the ongoing search for a Spanish soccer coach and two of his children who went missing after a tour boat sank during their Christmas holiday.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Each January, an odd and beautiful thing happens in the frigid northeastern Chinese city of Harbin.
In a Frozen Northeastern Chinese City, an Annual Ode to Ice Rises
Each January, an odd and beautiful thing happens in the frigid northeastern Chinese city of Harbin.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Myanmar's military government granted amnesty to more than 6,100 prisoners and reduced other inmates' sentences Sunday to mark the 78th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain.
It was not immediately clear whether those released include the thousands of political detainees impriso...
Myanmar's Military Government Releases More Than 6,100 Prisoners on Independence Anniversary
Myanmar's military government granted amnesty to more than 6,100 prisoners and reduced other inmates' sentences Sunday to mark the 78th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain. It was not immediately clear whether those released include the thousands of political detainees impriso...
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January 4, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
US Plans to 'Run' Venezuela and Tap its Oil Reserves, Trump Says, After Operation to Oust Maduro
Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:26 AM
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea's president leaves for China for talks expected to cover North Korea's nuclear program.
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea Ahead of South Korean Leader's Visit to China
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea's president leaves for China for talks expected to cover North Korea's nuclear program.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:47 AM
The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday has also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region.
US Military Operation in Venezuela Disrupts Caribbean Holiday Travel, Hundreds of Flights Canceled
The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday has also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Nicolás Maduro, who rose from unionized bus driver to Venezuelan president and oversaw his country’s democratic undoing and economic collapse, was captured Saturday during an attack by U.S. forces on his capital.
From Bus Driver to President: Venezuela’s Maduro Never Escaped His Predecessor’s Shadow
Nicolás Maduro, who rose from unionized bus driver to Venezuelan president and oversaw his country’s democratic undoing and economic collapse, was captured Saturday during an attack by U.S. forces on his capital.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country. President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela said the U.S. military operations were a thinly veil...
A Timeline of the US Military’s Buildup and Strikes Against Venezuela Leading to Maduro’s Capture
President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country. President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela said the U.S. military operations were a thinly veil...
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January 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
With the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump and his allies are calling the audacious military operation a major success as the U.S. leader once again demonstrated a willingness to use U.S. forces for risky missions that come with a potential big payoff.
With Capture of Maduro, Trump Claims Successful Operation as He Treads Into Uncharted Territory
With the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump and his allies are calling the audacious military operation a major success as the U.S. leader once again demonstrated a willingness to use U.S. forces for risky missions that come with a potential big payoff.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Jake Paul has slipped out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings after the YouTuber-turned-boxer was soundly beaten by former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua last month.
Jake Paul Drops Out of Wba Cruiserweight Rankings After Loss to Anthony Joshua
Jake Paul has slipped out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings after the YouTuber-turned-boxer was soundly beaten by former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua last month.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on soci...
The Latest: US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro and His Wife
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on soci...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:37 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump says Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro has been captured after US conducted a 'large scale strike' on the country.
Trump Says Venezuela's Maduro has been Captured After US Conducted 'Large Scale Strike' on Country
U.S. President Donald Trump says Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro has been captured after US conducted a 'large scale strike' on the country.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Two families in Banteay Meanchey shared their heartbreak of losing their house after being destroyed by the Thai military. As they wait in the shelter waiting for the day to return home, they are unsure if they would be able to rebuild their homes
Boeung Trakoun People Unsure If Home Exists After Conflict
Two families in Banteay Meanchey shared their heartbreak of losing their house after being destroyed by the Thai military. As they wait in the shelter waiting for the day to return home, they are unsure if they would be able to rebuild their homes
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January 3, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.
Tesla Loses Title as World's Biggest Electric Vehicle Maker as Sales Fall for Second Year in a Row
Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:36 AM
On Wednesday, the Malaysian government said a vessel began a new search operation for the missing plane, reigniting hopes the aircraft might finally be found.
What to Know about the Mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the Search Resumes
On Wednesday, the Malaysian government said a vessel began a new search operation for the missing plane, reigniting hopes the aircraft might finally be found.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:41 AM
As Cambodia enters 2026, traders, drivers, students and civil society voices reflect on a difficult 2025 marked by conflict and economic strain, united in their hope that lasting peace will restore livelihoods, stability and prosperity in the year ahead
After a Turbulent 2025, Cambodians Call for Peace and Stability
As Cambodia enters 2026, traders, drivers, students and civil society voices reflect on a difficult 2025 marked by conflict and economic strain, united in their hope that lasting peace will restore livelihoods, stability and prosperity in the year ahead
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January 3, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Pregnant mothers to soldiers’ wives; women displaced by the Cambodia–Thailand border fighting talk about its effect on their lives from unexploded ordnance littering their farmland to the collapse of their home economy, and how it adds to existing psychological trauma
“I Didn’t Dare to Farm”: Women Trapped Between Bombs, Debt, and Displacement
Pregnant mothers to soldiers’ wives; women displaced by the Cambodia–Thailand border fighting talk about its effect on their lives from unexploded ordnance littering their farmland to the collapse of their home economy, and how it adds to existing psychological trauma
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January 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Rehabilitation work is underway as schools and public offices slowly open while over 100,000 evacuees return home amid a ceasefire. A strategy implemented by the government to secure a ceasefire also helped with the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers, the Interior Ministry says
‘Quiet but Not Silent’ Strategy Sees Soldiers’ Return as Conflict Rehabilitation Efforts Continue
Rehabilitation work is underway as schools and public offices slowly open while over 100,000 evacuees return home amid a ceasefire. A strategy implemented by the government to secure a ceasefire also helped with the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers, the Interior Ministry says
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January 2, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Behind every beautiful home is a story. Some begin with dark, cluttered rooms that never quite felt right. Others start with empty condos that looked fine on paper but felt cold and impersonal in real life. What all of these homes have in common is this: once the design is right, the way people l...
The Power of Good Design: Real Home Transformation Stories with GCR
Behind every beautiful home is a story. Some begin with dark, cluttered rooms that never quite felt right. Others start with empty condos that looked fine on paper but felt cold and impersonal in real life. What all of these homes have in common is this: once the design is right, the way people l...
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January 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Two KPMG Cambodia CSR programmes - the Empowerment Scholarship Programme and IT’s Her Future - have scooped AmCham CSRAwards for expanding access to education and advancing gender diversity in the tech sector through long-term, inclusive initiatives
KPMG Cambodia Wins AmCham CSR Awards for Education and Gender Inclusion
Two KPMG Cambodia CSR programmes - the Empowerment Scholarship Programme and IT’s Her Future - have scooped AmCham CSRAwards for expanding access to education and advancing gender diversity in the tech sector through long-term, inclusive initiatives
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January 2, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Schools in several districts in Banteay Meanchey province are set to reopen on January 5 after a temporary suspension caused by cross-border fighting, while classes in high-risk areas remain closed pending security checks for unexploded ordnance, according to MoEYS
Banteay Meanchey Schools Reopen Jan 5, High-Risk Areas Remain Closed Over UXO Fears
Schools in several districts in Banteay Meanchey province are set to reopen on January 5 after a temporary suspension caused by cross-border fighting, while classes in high-risk areas remain closed pending security checks for unexploded ordnance, according to MoEYS
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January 2, 2026 at 7:52 AM
The Indonesia AID Scholarship MoU between Cambodia and Indonesia aims to foster the development of future leadership skills and enhance human resource capacity among civil servants and individuals nominated by the government
Indonesia Strengthens Ties with Cambodia Through Educational Exchange
The Indonesia AID Scholarship MoU between Cambodia and Indonesia aims to foster the development of future leadership skills and enhance human resource capacity among civil servants and individuals nominated by the government
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January 2, 2026 at 7:23 AM
KPMG in Cambodia is proud to receive two AmCham CSR Awards for our Empowerment Scholarship Program and IT’s Her Future initiative. These awards reflect the firm’s commitment to expanding education access and advancing gender diversity in the technology sector.
KPMG Cambodia Was Recognized for Its Two CSR Initiatives at the AmCham’s CSR Gala Dinner
KPMG in Cambodia is proud to receive two AmCham CSR Awards for our Empowerment Scholarship Program and IT’s Her Future initiative. These awards reflect the firm’s commitment to expanding education access and advancing gender diversity in the technology sector.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:19 AM
The prestigious honour recognises more than four decades of contribution to humanitarian landmine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal
British Mine Action Expert Mick Raine Awarded OBE for Life-Saving Work in Cambodia
The prestigious honour recognises more than four decades of contribution to humanitarian landmine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal
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January 2, 2026 at 7:16 AM
In this commentary Suon Mach looks at how defence is a necessary public good that markets cannot efficiently provide, but when it escalates into war it becomes an economically destructive use of public resources, imposing severe opportunity costs by diverting funds from development, undermining g...
War Comes at a High Opportunity Cost: An Economist’s Perspective on Defence as a Public Good
In this commentary Suon Mach looks at how defence is a necessary public good that markets cannot efficiently provide, but when it escalates into war it becomes an economically destructive use of public resources, imposing severe opportunity costs by diverting funds from development, undermining g...
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January 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM