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25-07-2025
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalated into deadly border clashes, resulting in at least 12 deaths. Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian military targets after Cambodia fired rockets and artillery, killing a civilian. The violence follows a long-running border dispute and a previous flare-up in May. Diplomatic relations between the two countries have been downgraded, with both sides recalling their ambassadors and expelling the other's diplomatic staff. Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN, is attempting to mediate the conflict.
Entities: Thailand, Cambodia, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-07-2025
China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, has called for de-escalation in the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, confirming that Beijing is playing a mediation role after a border clash on Thursday. The conflict has resulted in multiple deaths, mostly civilians, and Fu urged both nations to exercise restraint, citing their membership in ASEAN and tradition of resolving differences peacefully.
Entities: China, Thailand, Cambodia, Fu Cong, United Nations • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-07-2025
Thailand and Cambodia are engaged in their worst fighting in over a decade along their disputed border, with the death toll rising to 16. Thailand's acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, warned that the clashes 'could develop into war.' Over 138,000 Thai civilians have been evacuated, and Cambodia has accused Thailand of using cluster munitions. Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has called for an immediate ceasefire and offered assistance in facilitating dialogue between the two countries.
Entities: Thailand, Cambodia, Phumtham Wechayachai, Anwar Ibrahim, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform