- Tycoon Oknha Hai Li Ang says the upcoming Francophonie Summit will bring big benefits to Cambodia, boosting both the economy and Khmer culture. - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring Latin America as Washington pushes to grow its influence across the region. - In South Korea, activists protested their government's plan to send troops to support the US at the Strait of Hormuz. - Twelve countries are threatening trade sanctions against Israel's illegal settlements in the West Bank, stepping up international pressure over the issue.