Cambodia

Cambodia Releases Critically Endangered Royal Turtles Into River

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 26, 2019

Twenty critically endangered 'Royal Turtles' were released into a remote stretch of a Cambodian river Friday -- a species once feared extinct because of hunting, trafficking and illegal sand mining.

Elephant Found Dead In Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary, Tusks Chopped Off

Environment | Agence France-Presse | Monday February 25, 2019

An elephant has been found dead with its tusks and tail sliced off in a wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia, where wild elephant numbers have dwindled to just a few hundred due to poaching and deforestation.

Cambodia Seizes Record 3-Tonne Haul Of African Ivory

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 16, 2018

The discovery Thursday of 1,026 tusks at the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port followed a tip from the US embassy, the official said, and highlights Cambodia's emergence as a key regional transit point for the multibillion dollar trade in illicit wildlife.

Nepal Wants To Develop Friendly Ties With Neighbours: KP Sharma Oli

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 1, 2018

Nepal wants to develop friendly ties with neighbouring countries on the basis of "equality and justice", Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said Saturday while inaugurating a summit attended by countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including India. The Asia-Pacific Summit 2018 organised by the South Korea-based Universal Peace Federation and supported by...

Eat With Pythons, Pet Iguanas At This Cambodian Reptile Cafe

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 6, 2018

For anyone terrified of an albino python, an orange corn snake or a scaly, bearded iguana, Chea Raty says getting up close and personal at Phnom Penh's first reptile-themed cafe is the only remedy.

Playing Against Usain Bolt Would Be 'Awesome', Says Keisuke Honda

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 4, 2018

The Central Coast Mariners signed Usain Bolt in August.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt Starts Receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Update: Report

Tasneem Akolawala | Tuesday September 4, 2018

Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt was launched in July last year, running on Android Marshmallow out of the box.

India Signs Agreement To Renovate Cambodia's Lord Shiva Temple

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 30, 2018

India today signed an MoU with Cambodia to help the South East Asian nation on restoration and preservation of an ancient Lord Shiva temple, a world heritage site.

India Signs Two Agreements To Step Up Cooperation With Cambodia

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 30, 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today discussed bilateral, multilateral and key international issues with her Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn, and the two countries signed two agreements to step up cooperation.

Sushma Swaraj Arrives In Vietnam To Deepen Strategic Cooperation

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 27, 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Hanoi tonight as part of her four-day visit to Vietnam and Cambodia, which aims at deepening India's strategic cooperation with the two key nations in the ASEAN region.

Sushma Swaraj To Leave On Four-Day Trip To Vietnam, Cambodia On Monday

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 25, 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will begin a four-day tour of Vietnam and Cambodia on Monday with an aim to deepen India's strategic cooperation with the two key nations in the ASEAN region.

Here's How Akhilesh Yadav's Lord Vishnu City In UP May Look Like

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 22, 2018

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav today announced that a grand city named after Lord Vishnu would be developed, which would have a spectacular temple inspired by Cambodia's sprawling Angkor Wat, in the state if his party comes to power.

Cambodian Army Shows Off Anti-Riot Gear, Assault Rifles Before Elections

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 25, 2018

Cambodia's armed forces put on a show of power on Wednesday, displaying anti-riot gear and assault rifles at a sports stadium in the capital Phnom Penh ahead of a general election this weekend which some have criticised as a sham.

Cambodia Earns Guinness Record For Longest Woven Scarf

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 2, 2018

Cambodia won a place in the Guinness book of World Records Sunday for a 1,100-metre (3,600-foot) long version of the country's popular krama scarf.

Cambodia Finds 33 Surrogate Mothers In Raid On Illegal Business

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 23, 2018

A raid by Cambodian authorities on an illegal surrogacy business in Phnom Penh uncovered 33 women paid to deliver babies for Chinese couples, police said Saturday.