International News

DPRK slams upcoming U.S.-ROK military drills as rehearsal for aggression

AKP Phnom Penh,14 August, 2026-- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) slammed the upcoming joint military drills between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK), set to start on Monday, as "a rehearsal for an aggressive war," the official Korean Central News Agency reported Fr...

Foreign arrivals in New Zealand up 9 pct year on year

AKP Phnom Penh, 14 August, 2026-- New Zealand recorded 3.67 million overseas visitor arrivals in the year to June 2026, up 9 percent from 3.38 million a year earlier, official data showed on Friday. Foreign arrivals increased by almost 300,000, with Australia and China accounting for more than two...

Russia warns NATO's Arctic buildup threatens regional stability

AKP Phnom Penh, 14 August, 2026-- NATO is militarizing the Arctic and strengthening its offensive potential near Russia's northern borders, Vladislav Maslennikov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department for European Affairs, said Thursday. Maslennikov made the remarks during the 4th...

Norway moves forward with social media age limit for children

AKP Phnom Penh, 14 August, 2026-- The Norwegian government said Thursday it would proceed with plans to restrict children's access to social media after receiving positive feedback from the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority (ESA). Under the proposed...

South Africa launches digital travel authorization system to boost tourism, investment

AKP Phnom Penh, August 14, 2026 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the country's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system on Wednesday, aimed at facilitating travel while strengthening border security and supporting tourism, investment and economic growth. Ramaph...

India ready to develop Northern Sea Route jointly with Russia

AKP Phnom Penh, August 14, 2026 — India is ready to work with Russia to develop the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and establish cooperation in shipbuilding and ship repair, the republic’s Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Venkatesapathy Sivaperumal said. "Russia possesses...

China, India ready to partner with Russia in building merchant icebreaker fleet

AKP Phnom Penh, August 14, 2026 — China and India are ready to partner with Russia in building a merchant icebreaker fleet to facilitate maritime transit through Russia's Arctic zone, Igor Levitin, Presidential Aide, Special Representative for International Transport Cooperation, announced. "The s...

China's cooperation powers green future in Global South

AKP Phnom Penh, August 14, 2026 — As the world's transition toward more sustainable development accelerates, China and Latin America are embracing broader and deeper energy cooperation, leveraging cutting-edge technological innovations to power a green future for the Global South. From State Grid...

Turkish cooperatives open sourcing channel for Vietnamese businesses

AKP Phnom Penh, August 14, 2026 — Türkiye’s extensive cooperative network, with nearly 5 million members and about 50,000 cooperatives, is emerging as a potential connection channel for Vietnamese businesses seeking agricultural products, food, and raw materials, according to the Vietnam Trade Offi...

Bulgarian Athlete Viktoria Angelova Wins World U20 Triple Jump Title

AKP Phnom Penh, August 14, 2026 — Seventeen-year-old Bulgarian athlete Viktoria Angelova became world champion in the triple jump at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Coached by Georgi Pomashki, Angelova leapt 13.91 metres with a 1.9 m/s headwind to claim the gold medal. Her...

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