Bou Meng dies at 85, leaving a living memory of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge era
Bou Meng, a Cambodian artist and survivor of a Khmer Rouge torture center, has died at age 85, leaving a lasting legacy as a living memory of Cambodia's brutal genocide era.
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Angelina Jolie shifts base to Cambodia to deepen Maddox Foundation work
Angelina Jolie says she’s spending more time in Cambodia to grow the Maddox Foundation—founded in 2003 to clear mined land and support conservation and community programs—and plans to base herself there after her youngest children turn 18, signaling a move away from Los Angeles as she continues humanitarian work amid her divorce from Brad Pitt and her children’s name changes.
Thailand abandons long-running maritime pact with Cambodia
Thailand announced it is scrapping the 2001 maritime boundary agreement with Cambodia after years of deadlock, a move disclosed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok that could reopen the sea-boundary dispute and resource questions while negotiations are left unresolved.
China–Cambodia bolster security diplomacy in Phnom Penh 2+2 talks
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi and defense minister Dong Jun met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh for a joint 2+2 dialogue with Cambodian counterparts to discuss security cooperation and broader bilateral ties.
Cambodian cave survey uncovers flying snake and neon turquoise pit viper
In a multi-year exploration of more than 60 limestone caves in Battambang, Cambodia, researchers uncovered rare and new species including a flying snake and a vivid, heat-sensing pit viper, along with camouflaged leaf-toed geckos and bright millipedes, highlighting how isolated karst ecosystems foster unique life and underscoring the need to protect these habitats, of which only about 1% is legally safeguarded.
Cambodian Karst Caves Reveal 11 New Species, Highlighting Fragile Biodiversity
Scientists surveying Cambodia’s limestone karst revealed 11 species new to science across 64 caves, including a turquoise pit viper, an ornate flying snake, several geckos, micro-snails and millipedes. The discovery shows how isolated cave systems fuel rapid evolution, but warns that quarrying, tourism and habitat destruction threaten these species and underscores the need for protection.
Cambodia's hidden caves yield 11 new species, from turquoise pit viper to flying geckos
A survey of Cambodia’s karst limestone caves uncovered 11 species new to science, including a turquoise pit viper with a heat-detecting head organ, the ornate flying snake, several geckos (one named Gekko shiva), and other invertebrates, found across 64 caves on 10 karst hills between 2023 and 2025. Researchers warn that these isolated cave ecosystems are under threat from limestone quarrying, habitat loss, and overtourism, and call for protective status and continued conservation work.
Limestone caves in Cambodia reveal a treasure trove of new species
A Fauna & Flora-led survey across more than 60 caves in Battambang Province's karst landscape uncovered multiple previously unknown species, including several geckos (Gehyra, Dixonius noctivagus and Cyrtodactylus kampingpoiensis), a new pit viper, and other cave-dwelling creatures such as millipedes, a reticulated python, a brown tree frog and an ornate flying snake, underscoring Cambodia's karst ecosystems as a hotspot for biodiversity and undiscovered life.
Victims unite to prosecute Cambodia-based Korean-language scam ring
CNN’s investigation shows hundreds of South Koreans coerced into Cambodia-based scam compounds run by Chinese networks, where workers execute romance- and stock‑investment schemes. Dex, who escaped, joined fellow victims in pressuring authorities to prosecute ringleaders, aiding a broader probe that led to multiple arrests and the repatriation of two ringleaders; more than 860 Koreans were defrauded for about $33 million. The case highlights a global fraud network with ongoing efforts to trace funds and extradite remaining leaders.
Cambodia eyes diversification away from China amid US trade tensions
Cambodia says it will reduce its reliance on China, its largest donor and trading partner, as it shields its economy from US–China tensions by courting new investment from the US, Europe and others and seeking export markets beyond the US, while preparing for tougher US-origin rules on inputs.
US backs border peace with $45M aid for Thailand and Cambodia
The United States will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia to support regional stability and the peace process at their border, including $15 million for border stabilization, $10 million for demining and unexploded ordnance clearance, and $20 million for anti-scam and drug-trafficking initiatives, tied to the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord and ongoing discussions with Bangkok and Phnom Penh.
China and Cambodia Crack Down on Cybercrime and Crypto Scams
China announced it will release more details about the extradition of Chen Zhi from Cambodia, amid ongoing investigations into online scam centers, but has not confirmed his identity or whereabouts. China aims to enhance law enforcement cooperation with neighboring countries like Cambodia to ensure regional security.
Cybercrime Kingpin Arrested and Extradited from Cambodia to China
Chen Zhi, a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon linked to a large transnational criminal network involved in cryptocurrency scams and forced labor, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, where he faces ongoing investigations. His operations, linked to Prince Group, have been sanctioned by the US and UK, with assets seized globally, highlighting the scale of Southeast Asia's scam industry and international cooperation efforts.
Cambodian Crypto Scam Kingpin Extradited to China Amid Industry Crackdown
Chen Zhi, a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon linked to a large transnational criminal network involved in cryptocurrency scams and forced labor, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, highlighting ongoing international efforts to combat cybercrime and transnational scams, with implications for global law enforcement and geopolitical relations.
Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian Soldiers Amid Border Ceasefire
Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers after 155 days in captivity as a ceasefire between the two countries holds, following weeks of border clashes and renewed diplomatic efforts, including cooperation on demining and troop movement freezes, amidst a longstanding border dispute.