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Tariffs, taxes: Testing times for Cambodia’s investment future
Tariffs, taxes: Testing times for Cambodia’s investment future
EconomyWednesday, April ۳۰, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۹:۳۱:۲۶
Arya News - The tensions stem partly from US perceptions that Cambodia is being used as a transit point for Chinese goods to dodge American tariffs — an accusation Barnett and Cambodian officials pushed back against.
Nepal HIV prevention efforts grind to halt after USAID pullback
Nepal HIV prevention efforts grind to halt after USAID pullback
worldThursday, April ۲۴, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۵:۴۸:۲۴
Arya News - Pre-exposure medications and outreach efforts for sex workers, drug users, and vulnerable groups have been stalled.
US Frustrated by Ukraine’s Refusal to Make Concessions for Peace Deal - Reports
US Frustrated by Ukraine’s Refusal to Make Concessions for Peace Deal - Reports
worldWednesday, April ۲۳, ۲۰۲۵ - ۱۹:۲۵:۱۶
Arya News - The United States is in anger over Ukraine`s unwillingness to accept territorial concessions and its preference to discuss a ceasefire before other issues, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing an official familiar with the matter who requested anonymity.
Russia Urges International Community to Assess Moldova’s Actions Towards Bishop Markell
Russia Urges International Community to Assess Moldova’s Actions Towards Bishop Markell
worldSaturday, April ۱۹, ۲۰۲۵ - ۱۴:۱۱:۰۴
Arya News - Depriving Archbishop Markell of Balti and Falesti of opportunity to fly to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire is manifestation of the anti-people course of the Moldovan authorities, and the international community should pay attention to that and assess Chisinau’s actions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem Concerned About Situation With Archbishop Markell
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem Concerned About Situation With Archbishop Markell
worldSaturday, April ۱۹, ۲۰۲۵ - ۱۰:۰۸:۰۱
Arya News - Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem said on Friday that he was concerned about the situation with Archbishop Markell of Balti and Falesti who was denied the right to leave Moldova to fly to Israel, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Friday.
Lebanese Politician Slams Moldova for Stopping Orthodox Archbishop From Going to Jerusalem
Lebanese Politician Slams Moldova for Stopping Orthodox Archbishop From Going to Jerusalem
worldFriday, April ۱۸, ۲۰۲۵ - ۱۹:۱۱:۰۴
Arya News - Moldova`s attempt to stop Archbishop Markell of Balti and Falesti from traveling to Jerusalem for the annual Holy Fire rite was an act of repression against a person of faith, former Lebanese State Minister for Combating Corruption Nicola Tueni told Sputnik on Friday.
Bishop Markell to Travel to Jerusalem for Holy Fire Later on Friday
Bishop Markell to Travel to Jerusalem for Holy Fire Later on Friday
worldFriday, April ۱۸, ۲۰۲۵ - ۵:۴۱:۲۲ PM
Arya News - Bishop Markell of Balti and Falesti is planning to travel to Jerusalem to receive the Holy Fire on Friday, a source close to the bishop told Sputnik.
Orthodox Church Under Fire: Moldovan Bishop Barred from Holy Fire Pilgrimage
Orthodox Church Under Fire: Moldovan Bishop Barred from Holy Fire Pilgrimage
worldFriday, April ۱۸, ۲۰۲۵ - ۱۱:۱۷:۱۲
Arya News - Archbishop Markel was stopped at Moldova’s international airport and barred by border guards from flying to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire — a major Orthodox tradition. The Church is calling it a blatant case of state meddling.
Guess Who`s Back: USAID Operations Rebooted in Several Crisis Zones
Guess Who`s Back: USAID Operations Rebooted in Several Crisis Zones
worldWednesday, April ۹, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۹:۰۴:۰۶
Arya News - At least 6 previously terminated USAID programs are being revived for emergency food assistance funding in Lebanon, Syria, Somalia, Jordan, Iraq, and Ecuador, Reuters reported.
A Kevin De Bruyne MLS move could be with Messi in Miami. Here’s how
A Kevin De Bruyne MLS move could be with Messi in Miami. Here’s how
SportsTuesday, April ۸, ۲۰۲۵ - ۱۸:۳۰:۱۸
Arya News - If Kevin De Bruyne decides to come to Major League Soccer for his next professional stop, the destination could very well be with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. The Athletic and ESPN each reported on Monday that the South Florida club has acquired the Belgian star’s discovery rights, giving them the right of first refusal within to negotiate a contract with De Bruyne should he decide to move to the league after he leaves Manchester City. Inter Miami declined to comment on the reports.
Vietnam recovers nearly $380 million from corruption, economic crimes in six months
Vietnam recovers nearly $380 million from corruption, economic crimes in six months
worldFriday, April ۴, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۷:۴۶:۲۷
Arya News - Several cases involve exceptionally large monetary values and thousands of stakeholders.
Old image of under-construction overpass resurfaces after accident on Thai highway
Old image of under-construction overpass resurfaces after accident on Thai highway
worldFriday, March ۲۸, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۶:۲۹:۳۶
Arya News - After a deadly construction accident on a major highway in Thailand`s capital Bangkok in March 2025, an old image of concrete slabs suspended over cars was shared thousands of times in posts that misleadingly presented it as showing more potential danger elsewhere on the road. While construction site accidents are common in Thailand where lax enforcement of safety regulations often leads to deadly accidents, authorities told AFP the image shows an overpass as it was being built in 2023.
Anti-Government Protests Continue in Israel
Anti-Government Protests Continue in Israel
worldThursday, March ۲۷, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۳:۳۳:۳۱
Arya News - Thousands rally against Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar`s removal and Gaza strikes. Supreme Court froze Bar`s dismissal amid probe into Netanyahu allies` Qatar-linked funds.
Anti-Government Protests Continue in Israel
Anti-Government Protests Continue in Israel
worldThursday, March ۲۷, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۳:۱۶:۴۸
Arya News - Thousands rally against Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar`s removal and Gaza strikes. Supreme Court froze Bar`s dismissal amid probe into Netanyahu allies` Qatar-linked funds.
Palestinians in Gaza protest against Hamas for second straight day
Palestinians in Gaza protest against Hamas for second straight day
worldThursday, March ۲۷, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۰:۳۶:۵۵
Arya News - For a second straight day protests erupted across the Gaza Strip as thousands of Palestinians demanded an end to the war with Israel and voiced anger at Hamas leadership. Demonstrations broke out in several areas on Wednesday evening, including Beit Lahia and Gaza City in the north and Khan Younis in the south, witnesses told dpa. Many protesters openly denounced Hamas — a rare occurrence in the territory, where the Islamist group typically cracks down on dissent. Much of the anger was directed
Thailand offers expat tax breaks to reverse brain drain
Thailand offers expat tax breaks to reverse brain drain
worldWednesday, March ۲۶, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۹:۳۷:۱۷
Arya News - Under new regulations, returning Thai nationals with at least a bachelor`s degree and two years of international work experience will benefit from a fixed 17% income tax rate. This represents a significant reduction that could potentially save thousands of baht for top-tier professionals.
Refusal to extradite Philippine ex-congressman Teves may hinder Timor-Leste’s ASEAN bid
Refusal to extradite Philippine ex-congressman Teves may hinder Timor-Leste’s ASEAN bid
worldWednesday, March ۲۶, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۷:۰۹:۲۷
Arya News - To become a member state, apart from complying with the criteria, all 10 existing members must unanimously agree to accept the applicant country. The Philippines is one of the founding countries of ASEAN, along with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
As pre-monsoon season starts in Nepal, health agencies gear up to test drinking water samples
As pre-monsoon season starts in Nepal, health agencies gear up to test drinking water samples
worldTuesday, March ۲۵, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۵:۴۷:۲۳
Arya News - Last year, dozens of people were infected with cholera and thousands with diarrhoea.
US-funded mine action demolition training range inaugurated in Hanoi
US-funded mine action demolition training range inaugurated in Hanoi
worldTuesday, March ۲۵, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۵:۴۷:۱۴
Arya News - The facility, worth over US$700,000, spanning over 2 hectares, seeks to enhance Vietnam’s capacity to remove unexploded ordnance (UXO), marking a key milestone in US commitments to war legacy issues and the USARPAC-Vietnam Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) programme.
Canada win Concacaf Nations League third place, putting USA at a crossroads
Canada win Concacaf Nations League third place, putting USA at a crossroads
SportsMonday, March ۲۴, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۸:۴۱:۳۲
Arya News - Mauricio Pochettino’s side lost 2-1, their second straight defeat against regional competition in underwhelming fashion
Thousands protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico in Slovakia
Thousands protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico in Slovakia
worldSaturday, March ۲۲, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۲:۵۰:۳۴
Arya News - Thousands of people demonstrated against Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on Friday, charging that he has authoritarian tendencies and a pro-Russian stance.
Azov Gaining Power is `Symptom of Collapse` of Remains of Ukraine`s Civil Society
Azov Gaining Power is `Symptom of Collapse` of Remains of Ukraine`s Civil Society
worldFriday, March ۲۱, ۲۰۲۵ - ۲۳:۵۵:۵۲
Arya News - The destruction of the gas pumping station in Sudzha by Ukraine makes it look like Volodymyr Zelensky has “limited control” over the Ukrainian military and “limited to no control” over the neo-Nazi “Azov* forces,” USAF Ret. Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski tells Sputnik.
Azov Gaining Power is `Symptom of Collapse` of Remains of Ukraine`s Civil Society
Azov Gaining Power is `Symptom of Collapse` of Remains of Ukraine`s Civil Society
worldFriday, March ۲۱, ۲۰۲۵ - ۲۲:۵۶:۱۳
Arya News - The destruction of the gas pumping station in Sudzha by Ukraine makes it look like Volodymyr Zelensky has “limited control” over the Ukrainian military and “limited to no control” over the neo-Nazi “Azov* forces,” USAF Ret. Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski tells Sputnik.
Wave of layoffs, deflation herald bleak Eid for thousands of Indonesians
Wave of layoffs, deflation herald bleak Eid for thousands of Indonesians
worldThursday, March ۲۰, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۸:۴۷:۵۳
Arya News - Some 60,000 workers from 50 companies lost their jobs in January and February, according to the Indonesian Trade Union Confederation in a media statement on March 15.
Wave of layoffs, deflation herald bleak Eid for thousands of Indonesians
Wave of layoffs, deflation herald bleak Eid for thousands of Indonesians
EconomyThursday, March ۲۰, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۸:۴۷:۲۳
Arya News - Some 60,000 workers from 50 companies lost their jobs in January and February, according to the Indonesian Trade Union Confederation in a media statement on March 15.
Stuttgart court suggests dropping case against coronavirus protestor
Stuttgart court suggests dropping case against coronavirus protestor
worldMonday, March ۱۷, ۲۰۲۵ - ۱۷:۳۵:۵۲
Arya News - A regional court judge in Stuttgart on Monday proposed throwing out a case against a protestor of coronavirus measures who is accused of having deceived donors of more than €576,000 ($628,000), saying the case`s significance is minimal. A criminal fraud trial against Michael Ballweg, the founder of Germany`s Querdenken (Lateral Thinking) movement, started on February 2 at the court. He protested pandemic measures and collected the funds from thousands of supporters through public appeals, but th
Russia Needs Permanent End to Ukraine Crisis, Not Minsk 3.0-Style Pause - Ex-US Marine
Russia Needs Permanent End to Ukraine Crisis, Not Minsk 3.0-Style Pause - Ex-US Marine
worldSaturday, March ۱۵, ۲۰۲۵ - ۲۲:۳۶:۰۷
Arya News - Shortly after the US rolled out its 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal, President Trump appealed to President Putin to spare the lives of "thousands" of Ukrainian troops trapped in Kursk region. Sputnik asked a pair of veteran international affairs analysts about the risks and opportunities hidden in the US proposals.
Thousands demonstrate for more investment in German industry
Thousands demonstrate for more investment in German industry
EconomySaturday, March ۱۵, ۲۰۲۵ - ۷:۰۹:۵۷ PM
Arya News - Thousands of industrial workers demonstrated in several German cities on Saturday, during a nationwide day of action organized by the union IG Metall. They were calling for measures to strengthen industry and secure jobs in the face of a worsening situation in the sector and growing concern about job security among the workforce. The union wants more investment from politicians and companies and targeted support for innovations and future technologies.
Trump`s Kursk Mercy Plea: Last-Ditch Attempt to Salvage NATO`s Failed Strategy?
Trump`s Kursk Mercy Plea: Last-Ditch Attempt to Salvage NATO`s Failed Strategy?
worldSaturday, March ۱۵, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۰:۲۶:۲۹
Arya News - Donald Trump has urged Vladimir Putin to "spare" the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops trapped in a cauldron in Kursk region. Putin promised that soldiers who lay down their arms and surrender will be guaranteed their lives and dignified treatment. Sputnik asked a veteran Washington security and defense policy insider what to make of it all.
Trump`s Kursk Mercy Plea: Last-Ditch Attempt to Salvage NATO`s Failed Strategy?
Trump`s Kursk Mercy Plea: Last-Ditch Attempt to Salvage NATO`s Failed Strategy?
worldFriday, March ۱۴, ۲۰۲۵ - ۲۳:۰۰:۵۴
Arya News - Donald Trump has urged Vladimir Putin to "spare" the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops trapped in a cauldron in Kursk region. Putin promised that soldiers who lay down their arms and surrender will be guaranteed their lives and dignified treatment. Sputnik asked a veteran Washington security and defense policy insider what to make of it all.
Philippine ex-President Duterte to face ICC pre-trial in The Hague on Friday, March 14
Philippine ex-President Duterte to face ICC pre-trial in The Hague on Friday, March 14
worldFriday, March ۱۴, ۲۰۲۵ - ۰۸:۰۳:۱۴
Arya News - Mr. Duterte, 79, is accused of crimes against humanity, particularly murder, over his anti-drug campaign, which rights groups claim led to tens of thousands of deaths.
Impeached South Korean president Yoon released from custody
Impeached South Korean president Yoon released from custody
worldSaturday, March ۸, ۲۰۲۵ - ۱۷:۴۵:۰۶
Arya News - South Korea`s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces accusations of an attempted coup and abuse of power, was released from jail on Saturday, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported. Yoon left the Seoul Detention Centre after a court had ordered his release the previous day, the agency reported. The South Korean leader was detained in mid-January and is expected to stand trial on insurrection charges over his imposition of marital law in December. If convicted, he could face a lengthy
Ukraine supporters in Slovakia protest against Prime Minister Fico
Ukraine supporters in Slovakia protest against Prime Minister Fico
worldSaturday, March ۸, ۲۰۲۵ - ۱:۵۰:۵۱ AM
Arya News - Thousands of people once again demonstrated against Prime Minister Robert Fico`s government and its Ukraine policy in Bratislava and numerous other cities in Slovakia on Friday. According to media estimates, approximately 10,000 people gathered in Bratislava alone. They chanted and carried banners demanding the resignation of Fico, whom they accused of pursuing a pro-Russian course. The Peace for Ukraine citizens` initiative had called for the rallies. It advocates stronger military support for