Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.…
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Round two: UNCLOS commission will meet in The Hague next week
The Cambodian foreign minister and the head of the State Secretariat of Border Affairs (SSBA) will lead the Kingdom’s delegation to the second UNCLOS conciliation meeting, to be held in the Hague from October 14-18. Minister of Foreign Affairs and…
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Where do South Korea’s conglomerate heirs study?
SEOUL – Columbia University tops the overseas university list for South Korea’s business dynasties, with Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin and his son Shin Yoo-yeol among the 22 chaebol family members who studied there. A survey released Wednesday by…
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Hun Manet invites former opposition leader for talks on border, guarantees safety
Prime Minister Hun Manet has invited former opposition lawmaker Um Sam An and his team to Cambodia to discuss allegations that the placement of temporary markers along the Cambodia-Thailand border has resulted in territorial losses to Thailand. The prime…
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Manet: ‘US urges Thailand to halt provocative actions’ as Cambodia seeks restart of JBC
Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared how the US Department of State has called for an end to actions that could escalate tensions or involve territorial encroachment on the Cambodia-Thailand border. He also noted that US officials have reaffirmed…
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Agricultural Innovation: From investment to Impact
Hunger is not inevitable. The world already possesses many of capacity, tools, technologies and knowledge needed to ensure food security for all. Yet in 2025, 645 million people still faced hunger, while about one in three people worldwide could not…
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Ukraine, Europe, US officials to meet for talks to end war
Officials from Ukraine, Europe and the US are meeting in Miami to discuss ways to break the deadlock in the war. The meeting comes as Russian strikes on Ukraine killed more than 70 people this week. Ukrainian and European officials are set to meet US…
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Sign removed from British consulate in East Jerusalem amid closure plan
The sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem has been removed as the diplomatic mission faces closure by the Israeli government, according to information accompanying a BBC report. The consulate was first established in 1838. Its planned closure…
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Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes as ceasefire and peace plan stall
Palestinians in Gaza are continuing to face Israeli strikes despite a ceasefire, while a US-backed plan intended to end the war remains largely stalled, according to the BBC report. Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities as the…
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Zimbabwe tycoon Sir Wicknell Chivayo remains a divisive figure after his death
Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean tycoon known as “Sir Wicknell”, divided opinion during his life and continues to do so after his death, according to the available report. His public reputation has prompted both admiration and criticism, making him a…
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New York court hears arguments in 9/11 families’ lawsuit against Saudi Arabia
A New York court has heard arguments in an ongoing lawsuit brought by families of victims of the 11 September 2001 attacks against Saudi Arabia. The families allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped those who carried out the attacks.…
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Toxic haze obscures Singapore landmarks as Indonesia faces severe wildfire season
A toxic haze linked to one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is affecting countries across South East Asia, with Singapore’s landmarks disappearing from view, according to a BBC report by Tessa Wong. The report examines how smoke and haze from the…
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Residents Report Eritrean Troops Moving South Through Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
Residents of Adigrat have told the BBC that truckloads of soldiers from Eritrea were seen moving south, indicating that Eritrean troops have moved deep into Ethiopia’s Tigray region. The residents reported seeing the soldiers transported in trucks…
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Israelis Demand Accountability Three Years After 7 October Attacks
Israelis are demanding accountability over the failures surrounding the 7 October attacks, three years after the attacks took place. The calls for answers have focused attention on responsibility for what happened and on whether there should be an…
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Republican candidates navigate a political tightrope over Trump
Republican candidates running in November’s elections are weighing whether to distance themselves from Donald Trump, whose unpopularity presents a political challenge even as he continues to dominate his party. The candidates face a difficult choice.…
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Nepali Families Left in Limbo as Flood Victims Remain Unofficially Dead
Many Nepalis swept away in floods have not been officially declared dead, leaving their relatives facing uncertainty, a lack of compensation and difficult administrative procedures, according to a report published by the BBC. The families are caught…
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