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Cambodia PM Hun Sen vows to crush exiled opposition figure
Cambodia PM Hun Sen vows to crush exiled opposition figure
by  AFP

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Thursday he would "isolate and finish" exiled opposition figure Sam Rainsy, as the strongman continues to squeeze political challengers ahead of next year's national election. Hun Sen also said he would "isolate and finish" 73-year-old Rainsy, who had appealed on Sunday to the Cambodian people and army to liberate the country from the ruler's family.

Yen sinks to 150 per dollar, lowest since 1990
Yen sinks to 150 per dollar, lowest since 1990
by  AFP

The falling yen hit 150 per dollar for the first time since 1990 on Thursday, driven down by the contrast between Japanese monetary easing and aggressive US interest rate hikes. Analysts say the yen will continue to slide as long as the two policies differ, with more dramatic Fed interest-rate hikes likely as US prices increase faster than expected.

US must prepare now for China invasion of Taiwan: admiral
US must prepare now for China invasion of Taiwan: admiral
by  AFP

The US military must be ready to respond to a potential invasion of Taiwan as soon as this year, a senior admiral said Wednesday, signaling heightened alarm over Beijing's intentions towards the island. In a discussion with a think-tank, Gilday was asked about Xi's speech and whether he agreed with comments by another US admiral that Beijing would be ready to take Taiwan by 2027.

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