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Cambodia denounces Thai assault on Preah Vihear Temple, calls for immediate end to hostilities
Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has strongly condemned recent Thai military actions that have caused serious damage to the Preah Vihear Temple, a sacred site and UNESCO World Heritage monument.
Strike breaks out at construction site where Russia is building Turkey’s first nuclear power plant
Rosatom blames unpaid wages on “unfriendly countries” blocking project funds. Launch of first reactor years behind schedule.
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Thailand's Paetongtarn condemns Cambodia over alleged initiation of border violence
Suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has issued a strong condemnation of Cambodia, accusing the neighbouring country of initiating armed conflict along the Thai border.
Multimodal China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan rail and road freight route goes into operation
Corridor connects Wuhan in central China to Tashkent. With realisation of the “CKU” railroad years away, operators will hope for brisk business.
Trump to reinstate Chevron's Venezuela licence
President Donald Trump’s administration is to reinstate Chevron’s licence to operate in Venezuela, authorising the US oil major to resume crude production in its joint ventures alongside state-run PDVSA, according to the WSJ.
Analyst warns Kosovo risks economic and political isolation as Albania moves closer to EU
Kosovo may face a return to “hard borders” with Albania and Montenegro within the next five to seven years if current political trends continue.
US envoy Witkoff to meet Israeli and Qatari officials in Italy to conclude Gaza ceasefire agreement
White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet senior Israeli and Qatari officials in Italy on July 24 in a push to finalise a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage-release agreement concerning Gaza, diplomatic sources have confirmed.
Kosovo's public broadcaster RTK on verge of collapse as financial crisis deepens
Broadcasting associations urge the Kosovo government to immediately ensure funding for RTK and safeguard its independence.
Serbia seeks 180-day extension of US sanctions waiver for NIS
Belgrade has argued that sanctions on NIS would jeopardise energy supply across the Balkans and worsen Serbia's economic outlook.
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IMF says El Salvador's Bitcoin accumulation remains within programme limits
The IMF clarified El Salvador's Bitcoin accumulation remains consistent with its programme despite the nation's crypto portfolio swelling beyond $760mn as Bitcoin rallied above $120,000.
Syrian-Saudi investment forum launches in Damascus with deals worth $6.4bn
Projects span sectors including energy, real estate and ICT as Saudi investors prepare to reshape Syria's post-war economic and urban landscape.
Brazil braces for $32bn economic hit from Trump tariff threat
Brazil faces potential losses of up to BRL175bn ($31.7bn) over the next decade if the US follows through on plans to impose 50% import tariffs on Brazilian goods.
IMF warns Argentina to raise international reserves
The IMF has issued a stark warning about Argentina's financial stability, describing the country's international reserves as remaining at "critically low" levels despite substantial economic improvements under President Javier Milei.
Cambodian rocket attacks leave four Thai civilians dead in two provinces
Four Thai civilians lost their lives in two separate incidents on July 24, following rocket strikes allegedly launched from Cambodian territory into neighbouring Thai provinces.
Cambodian PM appeals to UN Security Council over Thai military incursion
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has submitted a formal appeal to the United Nations Security Council, urging urgent intervention in response to what he described as a “deliberate act of military aggression” by Thai forces.
Russia and Ukraine agree to expand prisoner exchanges at third Istanbul talks, no progress on ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have concluded a third round of direct negotiations in Istanbul, agreeing to another large POW swap and including civilians for the first time, but no other progress was made.
Syria’s transitional government requests support from Turkey in strengthening defence capabilities
US, meanwhile, says it has "no position" on the prospect of a defence pact between the neighbours.
Cambodian residents voice fears amid ongoing conflict with Thailand at Ta Moan Thom temple
Following the recent exchange of fire between Cambodian and Thai troops at Ta Moan Thom temple, some families in the border zones, particularly in Oddar Meanchey, have begun relocating to safer areas.
India's Reliance Industries gets ready for the worst
India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. is facing renewed scrutiny over its crude procurement practices following the European Union’s latest round of sanctions targeting diesel derived from Russian oil
Conflict breaks out along Cambodia - Thailand border, clashes reported
Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed that Thai troops had launched coordinated assaults on Cambodian military positions located at Ta Mone Thom and Ta Krabey, both situated in Oddar Meanchey province.