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China's Buddha artisans carve out a living from dying trade
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» SUZHOU, China - In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of half-completed life-sized Buddha statues looked on silently.
Japan, South Korea leaders drum up viral moment with K-pop jam
AFP, Published on 14/01/2026
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi played two K-pop songs during a post-summit drumming session with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who joked he felt "a little awkward" in front of the former heavy metal band member.
Cambodia-Thailand border clashes send half a million into shelters
AFP, Published on 10/12/2025
» SAMRAONG, Cambodia - Half a million evacuees in Cambodia and Thailand were sheltering in pagodas, schools and other safe havens on Wednesday after fleeing renewed fighting in a century-old border dispute in which US President Donald Trump has vowed to again intercede.
Cambodia says it's only retaliating to Thai attacks
AFP, Published on 09/12/2025
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodia has retaliated in a reignited border conflict with Thailand, the former leader of Cambodia Hun Sen, said Tuesday, after Phnom Penh accused Thai forces of shelling positions overnight in fighting that has killed seven civilians and a Thai soldier.
India's divine designs meld with AI at Durga Puja festival
AFP, Published on 29/09/2025
» KOLKATA - Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja this week with street parties and worshipping idols in elaborate pavilions.
Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge
AFP, Published on 13/09/2025
» KATHMANDU — Nepal's capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of 'flagrant violation' of truce
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» BANGKOK - Thailand accused Cambodia on Wednesday of a "flagrant violation" of a truce deal to end cross-border fighting, saying Cambodian troops launched an overnight attack on the frontier.
Thailand and Cambodia truce agreement comes into effect
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» SURIN - A truce agreement between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect in the early hours of Tuesday, testing whether it will halt five days of open combat that have engulfed their jungle-clad frontier.
Thailand and Cambodia agree truce after five days of fighting
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» PUTRAJAYA - Thailand and Cambodia's leaders agreed to an "unconditional" ceasefire on Monday, after five days of combat along their jungle-clad frontier that has killed at least 36 people.
Thais and Cambodians refuse to quit homes on clash frontier
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» SURIN (THAILAND) - Under the drumbeat of artillery fire near Thailand's border with Cambodia, farmer Samuan Niratpai refuses to abandon his buffalo herd -- stubbornly risking his life to tend his livestock.