Vientiane: A source from the Lao Peoples Army said today that reports of an exchange of fire between Lao forces and Cambodian armed personnel were untrue. The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the region. According to Nam News Network, the Lao Peoples Army News, the official publication of the Lao military, confirmed that no official reports had been received

Diwaniyah: Iraqi table tennis player Nur al-Huda Sarmad adjusts her wheelchair before striking the ball into play, braving sweltering heat, social stigma, and inadequate facilities as she dreams of taking her team to the Paralympics. Sarmad and seven other Iraqi women with disabilities train three times a week at a community center in the southern city of Diwaniyah, preparing for

Diwaniyah: Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a fourth day Sunday, despite both sides saying they were ready to discuss a ceasefire after a late-night intervention by US President Donald Trump. The Southeast Asian neighbours, popular destinations for millions of foreign tourists, have been locked in their bloodiest conflict in years over their disputed border, with at least 34 people confirmed

Surin: Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a fourth day on Sunday, continuing hostilities despite proclamations from both nations that they were prepared to engage in ceasefire discussions. The ongoing conflict persists even after an intervention by US President Donald Trump, which occurred late on Saturday night. According to France24.com, the conflict between the two Southeast Asian nations has not subsided,

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand and Cambodia have engaged in ongoing hostilities for a fourth consecutive day, despite both nations expressing a willingness to negotiate a ceasefire following diplomatic efforts by US President Donald Trump. Leaders from both countries are scheduled to meet in Malaysia to discuss the cessation of hostilities, according to a spokesperson from the Thai prime minister’s office. According

Washington: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn to urge the Cambodian government to deescalate tensions immediately and agree to a ceasefire with Thailand over the ongoing border dispute. Secretary Rubio reiterated President Trump’s desire for peace and the importance of an immediate ceasefire. The United States is prepared to facilitate future discussions

Washington: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa to urge the Thai government to deescalate tensions immediately and agree to a ceasefire with Cambodia over the ongoing border dispute. Secretary Rubio reiterated President Trump’s desire for peace and the importance of an immediate ceasefire. The United States is prepared to facilitate future discussions in order

Bangkok: Despite an announcement by US President Donald Trump that Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to work toward a ceasefire, fresh artillery clashes broke out Sunday morning along their shared border. Each side accused the other of continuing the shelling, though both expressed a willingness to negotiate. Cambodian government spokesperson Pen Bona stated that Prime Minister Hun Manet had accepted