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US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Record $15B Bitcoin cyber scam seizure: Bay Area investigator visited suspect's company in Cambodia

The U.S. Justice Department seized $15 billion in Bitcoin from Chen Zhi's Cambodia-based cyber fraud network that used captive workers to scam Americans.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

South Koreans freed from Cambodian scam centres return home under arrest

South Korea banned travel to parts of Cambodia after 64 nationals were repatriated and arrested over involvement in large-scale online pig-butchering cryptocurrency scams.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Who are Chen Zhi and the Prince Group, accused by the US and UK of large-scale scam operations?

A multinational network led by Chen Zhi used trafficked workers in southeast Asia to run large-scale online scams, prompting US and UK sanctions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Student's alleged torture death by Cambodia scammers sparks turmoil in South Korea

At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Lee said protecting the lives and safety of citizens is the government's greatest responsibility and called for all scam victims to be swiftly repatriated. The number of kidnappings of South Koreans in Cambodia has soared in recent months, prompting national security adviser Wi Sung-lac to form an emergency task force for the swift repatriation of citizens affected by scams.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Cambodian former opposition politician's killer jailed for life in Thailand

A Thai court sentenced Ekkalak Paenoi to life imprisonment for the January killing of Cambodian ex-MP Lim Kimya in Bangkok.
#citizenship-revocation
#thailand
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Thailand and Cambodia to hold peace talks as Trump urges them to settle differences

Thailand and Cambodia seek to resolve their border dispute, influenced by U.S. trade deal conditions.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Fact check: Has Cambodia used border temple as an army base? DW 08/07/2025

Cambodia and Thailand's border dispute has escalated, resulting in military claims involving ancient temples and significant military clashes.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Cambodia nominates Trump for Nobel Prize after Thai border truce

Cambodia nominates Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a truce with Thailand and reducing tariffs.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Missing French backpacker who hitchhiked from Paris to Phnom Penh found dead

A missing French backpacker was found dead in Cambodia, determined to have died from cardiac arrest with no signs of abuse or foul play.
#ceasefire
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump wades in on Thailand-Cambodia fighting during golf visit in Scotland

Trump is attempting to mediate peace between Thailand and Cambodia during his golfing trip in Scotland.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Thailand declares martial law in 8 Cambodia border regions DW 07/25/2025

Thailand declared martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia amidst escalating clashes.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Thailand-Cambodian clashes force 100,000 into shelters on Thai border

Escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia forces over 100,000 people to evacuate to makeshift shelters.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Thailand recalls Cambodia ambassador after landmine injures soldier on border

Thailand has downgraded diplomatic relations with Cambodia after a landmine incident injured a Thai soldier.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

More than 1,000 arrested in Cambodian cyber-scam raids

Cambodian authorities have arrested over 1,000 people in a crackdown on cyber-scams following a directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Cambodia deploys rodents for life-saving mine detection operations

Giant pouched rats have proven to be effective in detecting TNT in Cambodia, aiding in clearing minefields that have severely impacted the region after decades of conflict.
Agriculture
US politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Cambodia to start military conscription next year, PM Hun Manet says

Cambodia's military conscription will start in 2026 to address military shortages.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Sites of Khmer Rouge execution, torture in Cambodia added to UNESCO list

Tuol Sleng and M-13, as well as the execution site Choeung Ek, have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage list, marking a significant acknowledgment of Cambodia's painful history.
World news
#khmer-rouge
fromeuronews
5 months ago
France politics

Cambodia marks 50th anniversary of Khmer Rouge genocide

Cambodia commemorates 50 years since the Khmer Rouge reign of terror that led to the deaths of 1.7 million people.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
SF politics

Fifty years after fall of Phnom Penh, history weighs on Cambodian politics

The Khmer Rouge's rise and fall are core to the Cambodian People's Party's legitimacy, but fading memories pose a risk to historical recognition.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

How small countries might be impacted by Trump's potential tariffs

Small countries face potential tariffs from the U.S. if trade agreements are not made.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Cambodia passes constitutional change allowing gov't to revoke citizenship

Lawmakers in Cambodia have amended the country's constitution to allow legislation that would see citizenship stripped from those deemed to have colluded with foreign powers.
Social justice
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Thai protesters urge Shinawatra to quit over border dispute DW 06/28/2025

Protesters demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

The Mekong's Moment: Why Cruise Lines Have Embraced Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia, offers a blend of welcoming culture and profound historical depth, evident beyond its famous tourist sites.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Was ex-Cambodian MP Lim Kimya politically assassinated in Bangkok?

The assassination of Lim Kimya underscores the global reach of Cambodian governmental repression.
#angkor-wat
Right-wing politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Cambodian court convicts opposition MP of incitement

Rong Chhun's conviction reflects ongoing efforts by Cambodia's government to silence political dissent and suppress freedom of expression.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Can Cambodia get rid of landmines without US help? DW 04/30/2025

Trump's suspension of foreign aid raises fears about the future of US humanitarian commitments.
#china
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