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POLA, Philippines — Residents of a central Philippine province affected by an oil spill from a sunken tanker endured the powerful...

Explosion kills 15 in crowded market in Bangladesh capital

DHAKA — At least 15 people were killed and several others injured in an explosion in a crowded market area in...

Sri Lanka president says China agrees to restructure loans

by Khmer Times

AFP – Sri Lanka’s president said Tuesday that China had agreed to restructure its loans to the bankrupt island nation,...

Taiwan says working on president’s ‘transit’ plans amid reported US trip

TAIPEI – Taiwan's presidential office said on Wednesday (March 8) that it is working on "transit" plans for an overseas visit...

South Korea announces plan to compensate victims of Japan wartime forced labour

SEOUL — South Korea said on Monday (March 6) that its companies would compensate people forced to work under Japan's 1910-1945 occupation...

Taiwan warns of China military’s ‘sudden entry’ close to island

TAIPEI - Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday (March 6) the island has to be on alert this year...

Indonesia to tighten used shoe import controls after Reuters report

JAKARTA - Indonesia will tighten customs checks at small ports to crackdown on the illegal import of second-hand shoes, the industry...

Jokowi backs election body appeal against court ruling calling for poll delay

JAKARTA — Indonesia's President Joko Widodo said on Monday (March 6) he supports the country's election commission in mounting an appeal...

Suicide bombing in southwest Pakistan kills 9 policemen

QUETTA, Pakistan - A suicide bomber rammed a motorcycle into a police truck in southwestern Pakistan on Monday (March 6),...

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport to be put into trial use in June 2023

by Khmer Times