2026 SHU World Review

Monday, April 27, 2026

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…

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2025 SHU World Review

Monday, December 8, 2025

East Asia & the Pacific Cambodia: CMAC clears 25 cluster bombs in Oddar Meanchey, warns risks remain Khmer Times (Cambodia) The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has uncovered and cleared 25 M46 cluster munitions in Oddar Meanchey province, prompting renewed warnings for residents of border communities to remain vigilant as fresh remnants of the July armed clashes with Thailand continue to surface. The explosives, fired from a 155mm artillery system were found on December 1–2…

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2025 SHU World Review

Sunday, November 9, 2025

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…

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2025 SHU World Review

Saturday, November 1, 2025

East Asia & the Pacific Brunei: RBAF contingent departs for UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon  Borneo Bulletin (Brunei)  A total of 21 personnel from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) have officially been deployed to participate in the Malaysian Battalion 850-13 (MALBATT 850-13) under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping mission, following a National Flag Handover Ceremony held Thursday morning at the Air Movement Centre, Rimba Air Force Base. Cambodia: Vietnam, Cambodia…

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2025 SHU World Review

Monday, October 13, 2025

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…

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