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ASEAN strengthens regional stability: Malaysian PM
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 30: Regional stability was strengthened through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations despite the challenges faced by the grouping in 2025, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
"United States has become the real United Nations," says Trump after Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire
Washington, December 28: US President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed the ceasefire reached between Thailand and Cambodia, congratulating the leadership of both nations after weeks of border violence that resulted in the death of 100 people and displaced over half a million others.
UN welcomes Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire
New York, December 28: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed a deal declared by Thailand and Cambodia to put an end to weeks of deadly border clashes, his spokesman said.
Cambodia, Thailand agree on "immediate ceasefire" after weeks of border clashes
Pailin, December 27: Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" effective from 12:00 noon on Saturday as part of a joint effort to de-escalate tensions along their shared border following weeks of intense clashes, which resulted in the death of over 100 people and the displacement of over half a million.
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire talks start
Chanthaburi, Dec 27: Ceasefire talks between Thailand and Cambodia began at around 9:40 a.m. local time on Saturday at a border checkpoint in Thailand's Chanthaburi Province.
Cambodia says Thai fighter jets bomb its border village
Phnom Penh, Dec 26: Cambodian Defence Ministry's Undersecretary of State and spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata said on Friday that Thai F-16 fighter jets dropped as many as 40 bombs in a border village in Banteay Meanchey province.
Thailand-Cambodia border talks enter second day as clashes ease
Bangkok/Phnom Penh, Dec 25 Thailand's military announced on Thursday that border negotiations with Cambodia have entered the second day, with overall clashes along the frontier showing a downward trend.
India urges dialogue amid damage reports of Hindu deity idol in Thai-Cambodia clashes
New Delhi, December 24: The Ministry of External Affairs urged Thailand and Cambodia to return to dialogue and diplomacy amid reports of the demolition of a Hindu religious deity.
Disrespectful act: MEA on demolition of Hindu deity statue during Thai-Cambodia border clashes
New Delhi, Dec 24: India on Wednesday expressed concerns over reports of demolition of a Hindu deity statue in an area affected by the ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, asserting that such "disrespectful acts" hurt the sentiments of followers around the world.
Thailand, Cambodia start General Border Committee Secretariat meeting
Bangkok, Dec 24: Military delegates from Thailand and Cambodia convened a meeting at the Thai side of the border in Chanthaburi province on Wednesday to prepare for formal talks regarding a ceasefire and monitoring mechanisms along their disputed border.
Cambodia accuses Thailand of dropping cluster bombs
Phnom Penh/Bangkok, Dec 24 Cambodia said on Wednesday that the Thai military used fighter jets to drop cluster bombs in Banteay Meanchey province. The Thai army responded that the cluster bombs deployed exclusively targetted military objectives.
Five wickets in an over, Indonesia's Gede Priandana creates history
New Delhi, December 23: Indonesia's 28-year-old right-arm pacer Gede Priandana created history by becoming the first bowler to claim five wickets in a single over in an international T20I match. The remarkable feat came during the first T20I against Cambodia in Bali on Tuesday, making him the first player to achieve this milestone at the international level, according to ESPNcricinfo.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers urge Cambodia and Thailand to cease hostilities
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 22: The Foreign Ministers of Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries, who held a 'special meeting' in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on Monday to address the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand, have urged both countries to exercise restraint and take immediate steps for the cessation of all forms of hostilities.
ASEAN, Cambodia discuss peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 22: ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn met Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn on the sidelines of the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
Thai PM says military controls nearly all target areas
Bangkok, Dec 22: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that Thai forces have taken control of nearly all target areas and are now compelling Cambodian forces to withdraw, with the areas being closely monitored to prevent any renewed clashes.
26 South Koreans nabbed in joint police raid in Cambodia; 1 victim rescued
Seoul, Dec 21: 26 South Korean nationals were apprehended during a joint police crackdown at a scam centre in a Cambodia-Vietnam border town last week, with one Korean freed from confinement, police said Sunday.
Trump, Putin and PM Modi urged to back peaceful Thailand-Cambodia settlement: ICJ President Adish Aggarwala
Bangkok, December 20: Eminent jurists, judges, writers and intellectuals from several countries on Saturday adopted a Resolution for World Peace at the International Conference of Jurists & Writers for World Peace held in Bangkok, expressing grave concern over escalating regional tensions and the mounting loss of innocent civilian lives.
Cambodia says Thai army bombs bridge inside Cambodian territory
Phnom Penh, Dec 20: Cambodia said on Saturday that the Thai military had used an F-16 fighter jet to bomb a concrete bridge inside Cambodian territory.
Cambodian evacuees rise to almost 395,000 as border conflict with Thailand continues
Phnom Penh, Dec 15: The number of displaced Cambodian civilians has risen to nearly 395, 000 as the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict has entered its eighth day, the Cambodian Ministry of Interior said in a press release.
Curfew imposed in Thailand's Trat Province as border clashes with Cambodia continue
Bangkok, December 14: Thailand's military on Sunday imposed a curfew in parts of Trat Province, citing the ongoing security situation along the border areas, Xinhua reported.
One civilian killed, second province placed under curfew: Thai army
Bangkok, Dec 14: The Thai army on Sunday condemned Cambodia's attack on civilian areas in Si Sa Ket Province, leaving one Thai civilian dead. A Thai army spokesperson said on the same day that there are currently no ceasefire plans in place.
Thai military destroys two Cambodian military targets via airstrike
Bangkok, Dec 13: Thailand's 1st Army Area Command said in a social media post on Saturday that its subordinate troops, in coordination with the Royal Thai Air Force, launched airstrikes against two Cambodian military targets at 16:09 local time, successfully destroying Cambodia's weapons and ammunition depots as well as air defence and communication systems.
No end to military operations until threats against territory, people cease: Thai PM
Bangkok, Dec 13: Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said in a social media post on Saturday that his country will continue its military operations until Thailand's territory and people are no longer under threat.
Malaysia to convene special ASEAN meeting on Cambodian-Thai border clashes
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 13: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Saturday that Malaysia, as ASEAN chair, will convene a Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting soon on Cambodia-Thailand border tensions.
India concerned over damage at Preah Vihar amid Thailand-Cambodia border clashes
New Delhi, Dec 12: India on Friday said that it has seen reports about damage to conservation facilities at the World Heritage Site of Preah Vihar during the ongoing border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, stressing that any damage to the cultural heritage in the region is "unfortunate" and a "matter of concern."
India issues advisory for travellers as Thailand-Cambodia border tensions escalate
Bangkok, December 11: The Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised Indian travellers to check official updates before visiting areas near the Thailand-Cambodia border, where tensions have escalated in recent days.
South Korea to strengthen consular services amid rising safety risks to nationals abroad
Seoul, Dec 11: The South Korean government plans to conduct a reorganisation of the foreign ministry aimed at strengthening its consular and overseas safety protection services amid rising risks to the safety of nationals abroad, officials said on Thursday.
Thai-Cambodia conflict: UNESCO urges urgent protection of Hindu temple, cultural heritage
Phnom Penh, December 11: UNESCO has expressed strong concern over the renewed tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, including in the vicinity of the Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In a statement, the organisation has called for urgent protection of the region's cultural heritage in "all its forms."The Paris-headquartered UN body further reminded all parties of their obligations under international law, notably the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and the 1972 World Heritage Convention.
9 Cambodian civilians killed in border fighting, Thai military imposes curfew in 4 districts
Phnom Penh/Bangkok, Dec 10: Nine Cambodian civilians had been killed as of 12:00 pm, and 46 others wounded in the ongoing Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, Cambodian Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra said on Wednesday.
Thailand-Cambodia border clash displaces thousands, Singapore urges restraint
Bangkok/Phnom Penh, Dec 10: Thai Defence Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri said Wednesday that the ongoing border clashes with Cambodia had forced over 400, 000 Thai residents across seven provinces to evacuate.
Over 100,000 Cambodians flee as border conflict with Thailand enters 4th day
Phnom Penh, Dec 10: Over 100, 000 Cambodian villagers have fled their homes for safe zones as border conflict with Thailand has entered a fourth day, a Cambodian defence spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Singapore urges restraint, dialogue amid Thai-Cambodian border clashes
Singapore, Dec 10: A spokesperson for Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday called on Thailand and Cambodia to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations, according to a statement issued by the ministry.
Cambodia: Over 500 schools in border provinces closed due to clashes with Thailand
Phnom Penh, Dec 9: Cambodia said on Tuesday that a total of 514 schools in border provinces have been shut down due to ongoing border clashes with Thailand.
Civilian death toll in Cambodia-Thailand border conflict rises to six
Phnom Penh, Dec 9: Two more Cambodian civilians were killed early Tuesday in the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, lifting the civilian death toll to at least six in the renewed conflict, according to Cambodia's Defence Ministry.
Thailand deploys fighter jets; Cambodia alleges Thai soldiers open fire amid border tension
Bangkok, Dec 8: The Thai Army said on Monday it deployed fighter jets in response to Cambodian attacks that left two soldiers killed and four wounded. Meanwhile, a Cambodian defence spokesperson said Thai soldiers on Monday opened fire on Cambodian armed forces for the second straight day, adding that Cambodia did not fire back.
South Korea sanctions 15 individuals, 132 entities over online scams in Southeast Asia
Seoul, November 27: South Korea on Thursday announced independent sanctions against 15 individuals and 132 entities involved in transnational crimes in Southeast Asia, primarily targeting online scams that defraud South Korean nationals, Yonhap News Agency reported.
IMF projects slow growth for Cambodia due to trade disruptions, border tensions
Phnom Penh, Nov 26: Cambodia's economic growth is projected to decelerate to 4.8 per cent in 2025 and 4 per cent in 2026, reflecting export volatility, declining remittances, a slowdown in tourism, and weak domestic demand, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday.
ADB funds $50 million program to boost Cambodia's financial sector
Phnom Penh, Nov 24: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a policy-based loan of 50 million US dollars to strengthen Cambodia's financial sector and digital infrastructure, the bank said on Monday.
Trump calls up Thailand, Cambodian leaders after fresh clashes, suggests tariff threats
Washington DC, November 15: US President Donald Trump has held telephone calls with Thailand and Cambodia and claimed he threatened the use of tariffs against the two neighbouring countries in South East Asia to "stop the war."
Thailand, Cambodia blame each other after border gunfire exchange
Phnom Penh /Bangkok, November 13: Cambodia on Thursday expressed its "strong condemnation" of the unprovoked shooting by Thai military forces on Cambodian civilians, which it said resulted in "one civilian killed and three others injured, state media reported.