Month: December 2022

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27 Bodies Recovered from Cambodian Casino Fire

Cambodian officials said Friday at least 27 bodies have been recovered from the charred remains of a casino hotel complex in Poipet, on the country’s border with Thailand. The cause of the fire at The Grand Diamond City casino and…

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The New Year Rings In as Asia, Then Europe Usher Out 2022

With fireworks in London, Paris and Berlin, hopes for an end to the war in Ukraine and a return to post-COVID normality, Europe and Asia bid farewell to 2022. It was a year marked by the conflict in Ukraine, economic…

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Cambodia, Russia to Foster Security Collaboration

Cambodia and Russia are committed to further promote the cooperation in all sectors, especially in security. The commitment was made in a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng and H.E. Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador…

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Death Toll Of Cambodia’s Hotel Fire Rose To 26, As Search Operation Ended

The death toll in a hotel fire in north-west Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province, has risen to 26, as the search and rescue operation was completed, officials said last night. “A total of 26 people were pronounced dead, and 57 others…

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Cambodian, South Korea Ink Defence Cooperation Agreement

The Cambodian Army and the Republic of Korea (RoK) Army have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation. The signing ceremony took place virtually this week under the auspices of H.E. Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of…