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The Thai-Cambodia Fight Is About More Than Territory
Look around the world and there are remarkably few countries without a territorial dispute. Without wanting to trivialize egregious breaches of sovereignty like the invasion of Ukraine, most are undeniably petty. China’s beef with Japan over the...
Cambodia Expresses Pride in Hosting 20th Asia Media Summit Amidst Global Misinformation Challenge
AKP Phnom Penh, July 21, 2025 -- Cambodia is showcasing its growing international stature by hosting the 20th Asia Media Summit (AMS) and its related meetings in Siem Reap. Senior Cambodian Information official have expressed immense pride in the...
Cambodia Details Strict Anti-Scam Measures to Malaysian Amba...
AKP Phnom Penh, July 21, 2025 -- Cambodia's Senior Minister H.E. Santepundit Chhay Sinarith today informed Malaysian Ambassador Shaharuddin bin Onn on the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC)'s stringent efforts and significant successes in...

Will Thailand-Cambodia border clash spiral into all-out war?
Clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops continued throughout the night and into Friday morning after a massive escalation of tensions. On Thursday, Thailand's military said it carried out airstrikes on the Cambodian side of the border after it...

Thailand-Cambodia border clashes: Cambodia's economy has more to lose, analysts say
A Cambodian BM-21 multiple rocket launcher returns from the Cambodia-Thai border as Cambodian and Thai troops exchanged fire in a new round of clashes in Preah Vihear province on July 24, 2025. Str | Afp | Getty Images The escalating conflict...

Thailand and Cambodia clashes are escalating and could become all-out war, Thai PM warns
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Cambodia Poised to Enhance Media Sector Through 20th Asia Me...
AKP Phnom Penh, July 21, 2025 -- Cambodia expects to significantly advance its national media sector by hosting the 20th Asia Media Summit, held in Siem Reap city from July 21-24, 2025. The summit is anticipated to offer invaluable opportunities...

Thailand-Cambodia clash is more than a border fight—it’s a new front in Cold War 2.0
The sudden military escalation between two ASEAN members, Thailand and Cambodia, has jolted the Indo-Pacific, a region that’s already on edge amid the Great Power contestation between the United States and China. Now in its second day, the...
Thailand Warns Border Crisis With Cambodia "Could Escalate Into War"
The geopolitical powder keg along the heavily disputed Thailand-Cambodia land border has been lit this week, with both countries exchanging heavy fire. Thailand's acting leader warned on Friday that the conflict could escalate into a war. Acting...

Thailand-Cambodia standoff could spiral out of control if both sides don’t stand down
The simmering border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have erupted into deadly clashes, the most serious escalation in over a decade. What began as a protracted dispute over a centuries-old temple has morphed into a militarised standoff,...

What’s behind the clashes between Thailand and Cambodia?
Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. The fighting included gunfire exchanges, shelling and rocket fire, which have killed at least 14 people in Thailand...

Thailand and Cambodia exchange fire for second day as death toll rises to 16
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Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Over 1,100-Yr-Old Lord Shiva Temple? Lesser-Known Truths About Dispute
Last Updated:July 25, 2025, 12:53 IST Preah Vihear temple is located between Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province and Thailand’s Sisaket province in a mountainous area claimed by both countries. Preah Vihear temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. (Photo...

25 July 2025: At least 14 dead after Thailand-Cambodia border clash & other world news of the day
At least 14 dead after Thailand-Cambodia border clash Thai and Cambodian soldiers clashed along the border in a major escalation that left at least 14 people dead, mostly civilians. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets; Thailand...

Two Shiva temples at heart of Thailand-Cambodia clashes: What we know so far
Thailand and Cambodia are locked in a bitter dispute over the Emerald Triangle, a border region where the two countries meet Laos. The area is home to several ancient temples, including the Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple, near which clashes broke out...

Satellite analysis reveals Cambodia as primary escalator in Thai border conflict
Australian expert's imagery shows systematic military build-up preceding deadly July clashes PUBLISHED : 25 Jul 2025 at 16:14 Satellite imagery analysis has revealed Cambodia initiated the majority of escalatory actions leading to deadly border...

Top news of the day: PM Modi, Maldives President Muizzu hold talks to boost ties; Cambodia backs ceasefire proposal to resolve conflict with Thailand, and more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu during delegation level talks, in Male. Photo credit: PMO PM Modi, President Muizzu hold talks to boost ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held wide-ranging talks with...

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Kills Nine Civilians
(Bloomberg) -- A long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia blew up Thursday as military operations escalated rapidly — with reports of F-16s, missiles, and artillery strikes across their shared frontier — resulting in the deaths...

Thailand, Cambodia Clash in Rare Armed Attacks
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border, a historic European Union-China summit, and trade wins for India and the United Kingdom. Deadly Border Clashes Thai and Cambodian troops...
Thailand and Cambodia start war with at least 11 d3ad
A dangerous escalation unfolded on Thursday as Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets near their disputed border, following a series of deadly clashes that have claimed at least 11 civilian lives. The conflict, which threatens...