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Thailand demands Cambodia be 1st to announce ceasefire

Thailand demands Cambodia be 1st to announce ceasefire

Cambodia urges Convention on Cluster Munitions to condemn Thailand’s ‘use of cluster munitions in civilian areas’

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Kyrgyzstan's president signs decree to establish embassy in Egypt
16.12.2025

Kyrgyzstan's president signs decree to establish embassy in Egypt

Diplomatic mission in Cairo will provide consular services to approximately 3,000 Kyrgyz citizens in Egypt and neighboring North African countries, says Kyrgyz president’s press services

Philippines, US hold joint maritime drills
16.12.2025

Philippines, US hold joint maritime drills

Joint maritime drills held in West Philippine Sea

Japanese parliament enacts $118B supplementary budget for current fiscal
16.12.2025

Japanese parliament enacts $118B supplementary budget for current fiscal

Latest package marks largest one since fiscal 2022 during coronavirus pandemic

South Korea may consider social media ban for teens
16.12.2025

South Korea may consider social media ban for teens

'As increasingly sophisticated AI technologies being used for hacking and cyberterrorism, number of victims in media and communications sector rising rapidly,' says media watchdog nominee

Russia says 3 citizens kidnapped in Myanmar
16.12.2025

Russia says 3 citizens kidnapped in Myanmar

Ambassador to Myanmar Iskander Azizov warns dozens of Russians could be held against their will in Southeast Asian country