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Thailand and Cambodia to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks

Following four days of border clashes which have left over 30 people dead, the two sides have agreed to Malaysia acting as a mediator in the conflict.

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Cambodia calls for 'immediate ceasefire' with Thailand as deaths rise

As the conflict between the two countries enters its third day, at least 30 people have been killed and thousands forced to flee their homes.

Thailand

Thailand declares martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia

The fighting began on Thursday morning close to the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, beside the border between Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province.

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Tens of thousands displaced amid Thailand and Cambodia border clashes

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as fighting between Thailand and Cambodia continued for a second day Friday.

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Escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia turns deadly

Heightened tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border forced residents to flee their homes and seek shelter on Thursday as deadly clashes erupted near disputed temple sites.

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At least 12 killed in border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand

The neighbours have both accused each other of firing first on Thursday morning, following months of heightened tension.

Thailand

Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia after landmine blast

Many border checkpoints had already been closed by one side or the other after relations deteriorated following an armed confrontation in which one Cambodian soldier was killed.

Cambodia

Cambodia to start military conscription next year, PM Hun Manet says

The conscription law was passed in 2006, but never activated. Cambodians of both sexes, aged 18 to 30, must serve but for women, service is voluntary.

Thailand

Thailand’s PM suspended over probe into leaked 'uncle' phone call

Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension raises the possibility of renewed instability in Thailand, a still fragile democracy that has suffered several similar bouts of uncertainty.

Cambodia

Cambodia says Thailand raising tensions with new border crossing rules

On Monday, the Thai army imposed heightened restrictions at border checkpoints with Cambodia following an order from the prime minister to allow only students, medical patients and others with essential needs to enter or leave Thailand.

Travel News

Tourists in Thailand blocked from crossing border into Cambodia

Thailand has closed its entire border with Cambodia and told citizens there to leave, while Cambodia has downgraded diplomatic ties with Bangkok

Cambodia

Cambodia to take up border dispute with Thailand at ICJ

In 1962, the ICJ awarded disputed territory on which a historic temple is located to Cambodia, a move that rankled Thailand and to this day remains a major irritant in bilateral relations.

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Cambodians remember Khmer Rouge victims 50 years on

Cambodia held a powerful memorial on Tuesday to mark 50 years since the Khmer Rouge began a brutal regime that left around 1.7 million people dead.

Cambodia

Cambodia marks 50th anniversary of Khmer Rouge genocide

Hundreds of Cambodians marked the Day of Remembrance by attending a ceremony honouring victims of the Khmer Rouge at one of the "killing fields".

Cambodia

Three killed in lightning strike a Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple site

Authorities have released no information about the strike, but an official on Monday confirmed that the three people killed were all Cambodian nationals.

Cambodia

Cambodian court convicts opposition MP of incitement

The US Embassy, which has been critical of Cambodia's human rights record, had an observer at the hearing but did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

World News

UN warns Asian online scam operations are spreading across the world

New online markets, money laundering networks, stolen data products, malware, artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies are laying the ground for the rise of crime as a service, the UN report says.

Economy

Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia

China is seeking to position itself as a pillar of stability as US President Donald Trump continues to spook investors with tariff plans.

Cambodia

Euroviews. Cambodia’s descent into autocracy demands a bold EU response

The world is watching, and history will judge our response. Let us ensure that the EU’s actions reaffirm our collective commitment to a future where democracy and human rights are not only preserved but are allowed to flourish, Mu Sochua writes.

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Missing torso of Buddha statue finally found in Cambodia

According to archaeologists, the head of the same statue was dug up in 1927 and is now in Cambodia's National museum in the capital Phnom Penh. The two parts may be reattached for display.