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Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs

The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods.

  • Rising fuel costs hinder school attendance for Soksan Set and peers in Prek Toal.
  • Cambodia's vulnerability to global fuel price fluctuations due to lack of refining capacity.
  • Families resort to borrowing or sharing fuel expenses to keep children in school.

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Anak Krakatau Ash: Where Will the Wind Carry It?

Over the past two days, the spread of volcanic ash has moved away from the summit of Mount Anak Krakatau. What will the days ahead bring?

  • Anak Krakatau ash spreads 6,000 feet, moving south-southwest
  • Low rainfall predicted for Banten in September-October 2026
  • Wind direction on Sep 9 saved eastern provinces from ashfall

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Section 89 Committee halts new evidence leader appointment

Section 89 Impeachment Committee decided to put process of appointing a new evidence leader on hold.

  • Section 89 Committee suspends new evidence leader appointment process.
  • EFF and African Legal Professionals Association file legal challenges.
  • Committee chair Makashule Gana delays appointment pending court rulings.

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Russia says it hopes US-mediated talks with Ukraine will resume soon

No such talks between Russia and Ukraine have taken place since February, but President Donald Trump sent his negotiators to Moscow and then Kyiv at the weekend in a bid to relaunch the process.

  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov hopes US-mediated peace talks will resume soon.
  • US President Donald Trump dispatched negotiators to Moscow and Kyiv to restart talks.
  • Russia released American prisoner Robert Gilman at Trump's request.
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