Kuala Lumpur: The United States has expressed its approval of the ceasefire declaration between Cambodia and Thailand, which was announced today in Kuala Lumpur. President Trump and Vice President Pence have emphasized their commitment to an immediate cessation of violence and have called on the governments of Cambodia and Thailand to fully honor their commitments to end the ongoing conflict.

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

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

Bangkok: Five people were killed in a mass shooting at a food market in Bangkok on Monday. The suspect in the attack at Or Tor Kor Market died after taking his own life, police in Thailand’s capital confirmed. Four of those killed were security guards and the fifth victim worked at the market. Two other market sellers were injured, police

Phnom Penh: About 80,000 Cambodian villagers have been forced to evacuate their homes as armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers continue over disputed border areas. The conflict has now entered its fourth day, as reported by a defence ministry spokesperson. According to Nam News Network, the evacuation has affected three provinces: Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Pursat. The number

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