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28-07-2025
Thai and Cambodian leaders are set to meet in Malaysia on Monday to discuss a ceasefire to end border hostilities that have killed at least 34 people and displaced over 168,000 in the last four days. The talks, facilitated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, come after pressure from US President Trump to reach a ceasefire. The conflict escalated after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers, with both sides blaming each other for starting the clashes. Despite US diplomatic intervention, fighting continued on Sunday, with both sides trading blame over renewed shelling and troop movements. The US is prepared to facilitate future discussions to ensure peace and stability between Thailand and Cambodia.
28-07-2025
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold talks in Malaysia to negotiate an end to a four-day conflict along their border. The talks, scheduled for Monday, come after US President Donald Trump called the leaders of both countries on Saturday to press for an immediate ceasefire. At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed and thousands displaced since fighting broke out on July 24. Trump said he would not consider reducing 36% trade tariffs on the two countries unless they ended the fighting, and both nations thanked him for his efforts.
28-07-2025
Thailand and Cambodia have been engaged in deadly border clashes for three days, resulting in at least 33 deaths and over 168,000 displaced people. Both countries have traded accusations of fresh attacks, with Cambodia's Defense Ministry condemning what it called an "unprovoked and premeditated act of aggression" by Thailand, while Thailand's navy accused Cambodian forces of initiating a new attack. The conflict has led to the recall of ambassadors and the closure of border crossings. International pressure is mounting, with the US President intervening to call for a ceasefire, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) being urged to mediate a peaceful solution. Human Rights Watch has expressed concern over the use of cluster munitions and the impact on civilians, with thousands displaced and schools and hospitals closed. The UN Security Council has called for de-escalation and supported ASEAN's role in mediating between its two member states.
28-07-2025
Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks following intervention from Donald Trump, who suggested that continued hostilities would harm their chances of a US trade deal. Despite this, both countries accused each other of shelling targets across the disputed border areas. The conflict has killed at least 34 people and forced over 200,000 to leave their homes. The Cambodian Prime Minister and Thai Acting Prime Minister expressed cautious support for a ceasefire, with the Cambodian leader describing it as "positive news" for both countries. The talks are set to begin on Monday in Malaysia.
28-07-2025
The Thai-Cambodian border conflict has escalated into armed clashes over disputed land that includes ancient Khmer temple complexes, killing civilians and soldiers on both sides. The conflict has its roots in a centuries-old border dispute that has simmered for decades, with the Khmer Empire's influence having extended across parts of present-day Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The current escalation follows a political crisis in Thailand, where the prime minister was suspended after a recording was released of her appearing to pay obeisance to Cambodia's de facto leader, Hun Sen. Hun Sen's government has stoked nationalist sentiment, collecting donations for the war effort and organizing a national blood drive. The conflict has displaced over 135,000 Cambodians, with many more facing food and medical shortages. Cambodia's prime minister, Hun Manet, is set to attend peace talks in Malaysia, but fighting has continued despite reported efforts by former US President Trump to broker a cease-fire.
28-07-2025
The US will join cease-fire talks between Thailand and Cambodia, with American diplomats participating in negotiations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced. The conflict, which began on Thursday, has killed at least 35 people and displaced hundreds of thousands. President Trump had spoken to the leaders of both countries, warning that the US would not negotiate trade deals with either nation unless the fighting stopped. The talks will also include Chinese officials, as China is a significant trade partner for both Thailand and Cambodia.
28-07-2025
Thailand and Cambodia are holding peace talks in Malaysia amid a deadly border dispute that has killed at least 35 people and displaced over 200,000 since Thursday. Despite pressure from the US and China to agree to a ceasefire, Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai expressed skepticism about Cambodia's intentions, stating that they are not "acting in good faith." Fresh clashes were reported on the day of the talks.
28-07-2025
Thailand and Cambodia are holding peace talks in Malaysia to settle their differences after five days of deadly clashes along their shared border, which have killed at least 35 people and displaced over 270,000. The talks, attended by the prime ministers of both countries, were urged by US President Donald Trump, who warned that the US would pause trade deals unless fighting stopped, potentially imposing a 36% US tariff on both countries. The conflict is rooted in a long-running territorial dispute, with both sides trading blame for the clashes, which escalated after a landmine explosion injured Thai soldiers. China's involvement is significant, as it is a close ally of Cambodia, and has expressed concern over the conflict, saying it will promote talks for peace and play a constructive role in promoting deescalation.
28-07-2025
Thai and Cambodian leaders are meeting in Malaysia to discuss a ceasefire amid ongoing border clashes that have entered their fifth day, despite international calls for peace. The talks are being hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai are scheduled to hold negotiations.
28-07-2025
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stated that South Korea remains the "enemy" and that North Korea has "no interest" in talks with the South, despite recent efforts by Seoul to ease tensions. She cited South Korea's military alliance with the US as a major obstacle to improved relations, and said the new South Korean government's reaffirmation of the alliance showed there was "no chance" for better ties. The South Korean government responded by saying it would continue to seek ways to engage with Pyongyang, while acknowledging a "wall of mistrust" between the two Koreas.
28-07-2025
Kim Jong Un's influential sister, Kim Yo Jong, rejected outreach by South Korea's new liberal government, stating that its alliance with the US and hostility towards North Korea make it no different from its conservative predecessor, implying that North Korea sees no need to resume diplomacy with Seoul and Washington anytime soon.
