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Monday, April 27, 2026

By Colin Smith | April 27, 2026 by Colin Smith

East Asia & the Pacific Cambodia: Environment minister highlights Cambodia’s green achievements at regional ecological summit in Kazakhstan Khmer Times (Cambodia) Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth attended a regional ecological summit in Kazakhstan, highlighting the Kingdom’s environmental efforts and climate resilience strategies. Cambodia: U.S. launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator Associated Press (United States) U.S. officials have announced a sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations as part of what U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro…

Monday, April 20, 2026

By Colin Smith | April 20, 2026 by Colin Smith

East Asia & the Pacific Australia: Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail over alleged war crime of murder offences ABC News (Australia) War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was granted bail after spending more than a week in custody over allegations of war crimes. The 47-year-old was arrested at Sydney Domestic Airport last week and charged with five counts of the war crime of murder, alleged to have occurred in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2012. A Sydney…

2026 SHU World Review

Monday, March 30, 2026

By Colin Smith | March 30, 2026 by Colin Smith

East Asia & the Pacific Australia: Trump singles out Australia as he criticizes allies on Iran war support ABC News (Australia) The US president said he was “surprised” by Australia’s refusal to help the US secure the Strait of Hormuz, while again lashing out at NATO allies for their inaction. He extended a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and said it would face its “worst nightmare” if it did not agree…

2025 SHU World Review

Sunday, November 9, 2025

By Colin Smith | November 9, 2025 by Colin Smith

East Asia & the Pacific Australia: At least three nations ‘willing to kill’ on Australian soil, spy chief says ABC (Australia) At least three nations are willing and capable of carrying out an assassination on Australian soil, the nation’s spy chief has warned. In a major address, Mike Burgess has also spelled out his concerns about the rise of AI, and a plot to steal AUKUS secrets. Cambodia: Thailand says it remains ready to redeploy heavy…

2025 SHU World Review

Monday, October 13, 2025

By Tom McGee | October 16, 2025 by Tom McGee

East Asia & the Pacific Australia: Andrew Hastie quits shadow cabinet, citing disagreement over immigration policy Shadow Home Affairs Minister and Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has quit Sussan Ley’s shadow ministry, citing disagreement over immigration policy. Burma: Myanmar junta intensifies efforts to defend key base on Magway-Rakhine border The regime has stepped up its defense of the Nat Yay Kan, a key artillery and air defense base, following the recent capture of a nearby…