U.S. President Donald Trump has successfully mediated a historic peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. The KL Peace Accord formally ends deadly border clashes that erupted earlier this year, resulting in dozens of deaths and hundreds displaced.
26 October,2025 04:20 PM IST
Thai police clashed with Cambodian civilians at a disputed border settlement, firing tear gas and rubber bullets, injuring at least 23. Thailand says its forces acted after protesters tore down barriers and attacked officials. Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet has appealed to ASEAN and world leaders, warning of a wider conflict if tensions continue. The U.S. has urged both sides to de-escalate and finalize an ASEAN observer mission.
18 September,2025 05:36 PM IST
Tensions continue between Thailand and Cambodia after last week’s intense border clashes. While Thailand has released two wounded Cambodian soldiers through the Surin-Oddar Meanchey checkpoint, 18 more remain in custody. Cambodia claims its troops approached peacefully, while Thailand accuses them of hostile crossing. With talks scheduled next week, Cambodia is urging Bangkok to act in line with international humanitarian law.
02 August,2025 07:03 PM IST
Thailand has refused to release 20 Cambodian soldiers captured earlier this week, citing Geneva Convention rights. While Cambodia insists the soldiers came in peace for a "post-ceasefire handshake", Thailand claims they launched a failed attack and were captured on Thai soil. With tension high and trust broken, is the fragile ceasefire falling apart?
31 July,2025 10:47 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
