The Kremlin has dispatched Marat Kambolov, a federal administrator with no prior connection to Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, as the new leader of the Russian-occupied region, signaling a new phase in its management.

Several political groups in occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia have endorsed Marat Kambolov, the de facto acting leader, to run in the so-called early 'presidential vote' scheduled for September 18.

Lithuanian singer Edilija makes a return to the music scene with a new duet featuring Iglė, breathing new life into a previously overlooked hit song. Edilija, who had no plans to return to singing, described the collaboration as an unexpected turn of events.

Marat Kambolov, a North Ossetian, has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of South Ossetia, with some viewing him as a Kremlin appointee due to his lack of local connections.

Dzambolat Tadtayev, the de facto prime minister of Georgia’s occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia region, resigned on June 8, with de facto president Alan Gagloev nominating former Russian official Marat Kambolov as his replacement.

Warnings are being issued about the dangerous and potentially fatal 'spiritual ritual' of Kambo, which involves the use of frog poison for detoxification.

Cambodia's prominent opposition figure, previously sentenced to 27 years for treason, has been released from prison, raising questions about his future political influence.

A surge of fake news, featuring AI-generated images and texts, has been observed on Facebook in Hungary since the election, with origins traced to Vietnam and Cambodia. These bizarre stories, often about figures like Viktor Orbán, are receiving thousands of likes despite their implausibility.

Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt and Aksha Kamboj have acquired the rights to the 1993 blockbuster film 'Khal Nayak'. Jio Studios is set to produce a reboot of the iconic Indian action thriller.

Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of Magawa, a late rat that sniffed out over 100 landmines for a non-profit group, with a commemorative statue.

Online fraudster Chen Zhi, who amassed immense wealth through 'slave camps' and financed a significant portion of Cambodia, has been arrested, exposing a perfidious system.

Researchers have identified 11 new animal species, including a turquoise snake and a 'flying' snake, within ancient limestone formations in Cambodian karst caves.

Research in Cambodian caves has revealed 11 new species, including a turquoise pit viper. These unique ecosystems are threatened by raw material extraction for cement production.

Cambodia plans to shut down online troll factories, which are reportedly involved in human trafficking, crypto scams, and romance fraud, as part of a broader effort to combat cybercrime.

An armed confrontation has occurred between Thailand and Cambodia, stemming from a century-old border dispute.

Following severe clashes, Thailand has begun constructing its first border fence with Cambodia to enhance security and manage the frontier.

A video showing people singing the Lithuanian national anthem in the mountains of Japan on State Day has garnered thousands of views and widespread attention on social media.

Temporary lane closures are planned on sections of the Pedoulas-Kykkos-Kambos road in Cyprus from June 26 to July 6 for maintenance works, as announced by the public works department.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has issued a warning about potentially harmful beauty products, including UV nail gel, skin lighteners, and Kambo skin cream, being sold on major online marketplaces.

Experts are expressing serious concern over Kambo, a dangerous Amazonian ritual involving frog poison that promises detoxification but can be fatal, gaining global popularity after actor Orlando Bloom's participation.

Cambodia has confirmed its participation in the Specialized Exhibition Expo 2027, scheduled to take place in Belgrade from May 15 to August 15.

A 1000-year-old temple on the Cambodia-Thailand border has been destroyed, three months after a ceasefire ended fierce border conflicts between the two nations.

Cambodia is stepping up its efforts to combat online scam centers, which have become a highly lucrative form of organized crime globally, with many schemes based in Southeast Asia.

Anderson Cooper said he's leaving CBS News to spend more time with his family. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images Anderson Cooper said Monday he was exiting CBS News' "60 Minutes" after nearly 20 years. It comes at a turbulent time for CBS News under its new editor in chief, Bari Weiss. Some media commentators said Cooper's exit will add to the uncertainty surrounding '60 Minutes.' Veteran broadcaster Anderson Cooper said Monday that he is leaving his role as a correspondent on CBS News' "60 Minutes" after nearly 20 years. In a statement, Cooper said he intended to spend more time focusing on his CNN gig, and his family. His exit comes at an already turbulent time for CBS News under its new editor in chief, Bari Weiss. Here are what some of the leading voices in media are saying about Cooper's "60 Minutes" departure. Keith Olbermann Chris Sorensen for The Washington Post via Getty Images Sports broadcaster Keith Olbermann shared the news about Cooper's departure on his Bluesky account, posting: "Anderson Cooper has left the sinking ship that is Idiot Bari Weiss's New Stormfront CBS." Olbermann later added, "Now, people will only be able to NOT watch AC on cnn." Cooper has worked at CNN since 2001, where he is a political commentator and hosts the "Anderson Cooper 360" show. Brian Lowry FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO Brian Lowry, a longtime media columnist and current Hollywood correspondent at Status News, a media newsletter, wrote on X: "Have worked around Hollywood long enough to know nobody ever really leaves a job to spend more time with their family." Tom Jones Tom Jones, senior media writer at The Poynter Report, wrote in his newsletter that Cooper's departure marked "the end of a journalism era." Jones said that Cooper's exit "certainly adds more uncertainty in a news division that is very much in flux under relatively new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss." He added: "It also raises questions about '60 Minutes,' the previous gold standard of TV news shows." Lydia Polgreen Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Audible Lydia Polgreen, a New York Times opinion writer and the former editor in chief of HuffPost, posted to X on Tuesday: "I don't watch much TV news, but @andersoncooper is in a league of his own as a television journalist. A huge loss for 60 Minutes." Brian Stelter Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for CNN/WBD CNN's chief media analyst, Brian Stelter, wrote in his "Reliable Sources" newsletter Tuesday that there are open questions about which other correspondents might leave, "and on what terms." "The risk is obvious: Loyal '60 Minutes' viewers will leave along with the correspondents they like to watch," Stelter said. Read the original article on Business Insider

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Marat Kambolov in Moscow, publicly backing his candidacy for the upcoming so-called "presidential election" in the occupied Tskhinvali region.

A travel column details an author's personal vacation experiences, this time focusing on tracing the footsteps of the famous cinema hero, Lara Croft, in Cambodia.

Marat Kambolov has been appointed the de facto "prime minister" of occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia, following a decree signed by the region's de facto "president" Alan Gagloev on June 16.

The Kambo ceremony, an alternative medicine practice, has gained popularity in Europe, including Lithuania, but experts are cautioning about potential tragic consequences despite promises of detoxification and emotional release.

Cambodia's government has released a key opposition critic from prison, a move seen as an effort to cultivate its international image and respond to Western pressure, though structural problems in the country persist.

A Cambodian court has sentenced six members of a Chinese gang to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a South Korean student, a case that also exposed details of cyber fraud operations.

A 40-year-old wellness coach, Krystian Trend, died after participating in a Kambo 'cleansing' ritual involving the poison of an Amazonian frog, leading to the arrest of the man who administered it.

Cambodia has honored Magawa, a rat who detected over a hundred landmines during his six-year career, by erecting a monument. Magawa, born in Tanzania, spent most of his adult life in Cambodia and is considered a local hero.

Lithuanian diplomacy head Kęstutis Budrys is embarking on an official visit to Cambodia to meet with the country's prime minister and discuss economic cooperation, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A monument honoring a rat has been unveiled in Cambodia, recognizing the work of the Belgian organization Apopo which trains rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis.

Researchers have identified several new species, including a flying snake, a leopard-patterned gecko, and a turquoise viper, within isolated cave systems in Cambodia. The region is believed to harbor many more undiscovered life forms.

Lion Ceccah's Eurovision performance in Oslo has sparked online discussion, with fans frequently referring to him as a 'Dark Horse' as speculation grows about his chances in the upcoming contest.

Vom Mündungsdelta des Mekong in Vietnam bis ins spirituelle Herz Kambodschas entfaltet sich eine Welt voller Kontraste – die Highlights einer Kreuzfahrt.

Cambodia has denied accusations from Thailand that its forces fired a 40mm grenade near a Thai patrol at the border, with Thailand's army claiming a ceasefire violation after a shootout.