The last remaining independent English language newspaper in Cambodia has been sold to a Malaysian PR man, who previously worked for the Cambodian Government and is currently "managing 'covert operations' for our clients", according to his website.

Syrian Government forces use warplanes, helicopters and artillery to pound districts of the capital held by the Islamic State group, in a bid to enforce an evacuation deal reached with the militants earlier in the week.

The drones spell out Chinese characters and shapes about the city of Xi'an during a 13-minute light performance, but not all of the aircraft light up.

China strikes back after the White House criticises Beijing's push to control how international airlines refer to its territories as "Orwellian nonsense".

Australia captain Steve Smith is not ruling out playing three spinners in the opening Test against India starting in Pune on Thursday.