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Cambodia passes landmark cybercrime law
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2026
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodia’s parliament on Friday passed the first law dedicated to targeting scam centres accused of bilking international victims out of billions of dollars, as pressure mounts on governments to tackle the illicit businesses.
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing: The general who made himself president
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2026
» NAY PYI TAW - His name was not on the ballot, neither did his photographs appear on campaign posters. But one man loomed large over the general election held in Myanmar in December and January: junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
US worried by rise in ‘foreigner butchering’ scams from China
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — The United States is increasingly concerned at the emergence of “foreigner butchering” scams allegedly being run from China, adding another potential wrinkle to President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping in the coming months.
Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» LONDON - Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though three stressed that any initiative would take place post-ceasefire.
Cambodia turns to Singapore and Malaysia for fuel
Reuters, Published on 18/03/2026
» SINGAPORE - Cambodia is importing more fuel from suppliers in Singapore and Malaysia to make up for supply shortfalls from Vietnam and China, its energy minister told Reuters on Wednesday, as the US-Israeli war on Iran squeezes fuel availability globally.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» Here are the latest developments on Tuesday in the Middle East war:
Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen Hormuz
AFP, Published on 16/03/2026
» LONDON - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) allies and other Western nations pushed back Monday on US President Donald Trump's demand that alliance members help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude oil that Iran has effectively closed.
Japan not currently mulling maritime ops despite Trump pressure over Hormuz
AFP, Published on 16/03/2026
» TOKYO - Japan said on Monday it was not currently thinking about ordering maritime security operations, after US President Donald Trump called for other countries to send warships to help protect the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/03/2026
» US President Donald Trump stepped up calls to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, saying warships will “hopefully” be sent to the area near Iran’s coast to help commercial vessels sail through safely.
Trump says other countries 'must take care' of Hormuz
AFP, Published on 15/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Saturday said countries that rely on oil carried through the Hormuz strait should take responsibility for keeping the passage open, with American help.