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A Breath of Trouble: Cambodian Troops Face Air Attacks

December 17, 2025

In the thick of a border dispute, Cambodian forces are grappling with more than just bullets. Soldiers and police, now recovering in hospitals, report breathing troubles after Thai planes dropped something they call "poisonous water. " These claims are part of a tense standoff that's been raging sin

politics

New Government's Big Plans Meet Big Doubts

December 17, 2025

The new Progressive Conservative (PC) government has a plan to tackle the province's massive debt. They say they will "spend smarter. " But what does that really mean? Finance Minister Craig Pardy used this phrase a lot during the recent fiscal update. However, he did not explain what it means in de

environment

Sumatra's Road to Recovery: What Lies Ahead?

December 15, 2025

Sumatra, Indonesia, is slowly picking up the pieces after devastating floods and landslides. The disaster, triggered by a powerful cyclone, has left over 1, 000 people dead. Many more are still missing. The storms also caused destruction in nearby countries, with around 200 lives lost in southern Th

environment

How China's Yangtze River Region is Balancing Industry and Water Conservation

December 15, 2025

In China's Yangtze River Economic Belt, a big challenge is to grow the economy without hurting the water supply. A recent study looked at how well 11 provinces in this area are using water efficiently in their industries from 2014 to 2023. The study found that over time, these provinces have gotten

politics

A Cambodian Mother's Worry: A Baby on the Way Amid Border Chaos

December 15, 2025

In the midst of a border dispute, a pregnant woman finds herself in a tough spot. Suang Sreang, 27 and nine months pregnant, is now in a makeshift camp. She fled her home in Ou Beichoan commune when fighting broke out between Cambodia and Thailand. This isn't just any fight. It's the worst border cl

environment

Erhai Lake: How Clean Water Boosts Local Livelihoods

December 14, 2025

In the heart of Yunnan province, a stunning turnaround has taken place. Erhai Lake, once troubled by green algal blooms, now sparkles under clear skies, surrounded by verdant mountains. This change didn't happen by chance. It's the result of hard work and smart planning. By fixing the environment, l

politics

Border Tensions Heat Up: Thailand Imposes Curfew Amid Cambodia Clashes

December 14, 2025

Thailand has taken a firm step by setting a curfew in Trat province. This move comes as tensions with Cambodia spill over into coastal areas near their disputed border. The conflict has been ongoing, with both sides exchanging fire and accusations. The fighting has been persistent, with Thailand cl

politics

Tensions Rise as Chinese and Filipino Fishermen Clash in Disputed Waters

December 14, 2025

In a heated encounter, Chinese coast guard ships used water cannons and blocking tactics against Filipino fishermen near Sabina Shoal. This incident left three fishermen injured and two boats damaged. The Philippine coast guard reported that nearly two dozen fishing boats were targeted. A small Chin

environment

Tehran's Water Crisis: A Growing Concern

December 9, 2025

Iran is facing a serious water shortage. The country has not seen such a long dry spell in 60 years. A water expert, Rama Habibi, shared this news. He works for the Tehran Regional Water Company. He said that for five years in a row, there has been very little rain. Last year, Tehran got 48 millimet

crime

A Dark Night in South Africa: A Community Mourns

December 6, 2025

In the early hours of a Saturday morning, a quiet hostel in Saulsville, near Pretoria, became the scene of a horrific tragedy. Three armed men stormed an unlicensed bar, firing indiscriminately at the people inside. The result was devastating: 11 lives lost, including three innocent children aged 3,