Keywords: Border Conflict


Pakistan and Afghan Taliban clash amid rising diplomatic efforts

Clashes between Pakistani forces and Afghanistan's Taliban military entered a third consecutive day on Saturday, following overnight confrontations that have heightened international concern and calls for urgent dialogue. Pakistani strikes on Friday targeted Taliban military positions and installations,......

Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers after border ceasefire

Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers who had been detained since July, a move confirmed by both governments and seen as a confidence-building step following a recently agreed ceasefire between the two neighboring countries. The Cambodian authorities announced that the soldiers returned safely......

Thailand-Cambodia truce allows displaced families to return cautiously

A fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has brought a cautious sense of relief to border communities, as some displaced residents have begun returning home after weeks of violence. The truce, announced after nearly three weeks of clashes along the contested border, has so far been respected,......

Thailand and Cambodia agree to an immediate ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to implement an immediate ceasefire in their border conflict, which has claimed at least 47 lives and displaced nearly one million people over the past three weeks, according to a joint statement by both governments. The truce came into effect at 05:00 GMT and......

Ceasefire agreement in October deemed “rushed” ahead of Trump visit

Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, described the ceasefire agreement signed in October with Cambodia as “rushed,” following its suspension and renewed border clashes. The deal had been brokered under the auspices of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking in Kuala......

Ukraine and Russia intensify cross-border drone strikes amid growing escalation

A Russian official confirmed on Friday that a Ukrainian drone attack caused damage to a civilian infrastructure site in the Oryol region, southwest of Moscow. The strike, which caused no reported casualties, is part of a sharp escalation in aerial operations between the two countries as winter sets in......

Thailand and Cambodia continue fighting despite Trump’s assurances

Thailand announced on Saturday that it would continue its military operations against Cambodia, despite statements from former U.S. president Donald Trump claiming that both Southeast Asian neighbors had agreed to a ceasefire. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that military actions would......

Cambodia and Thailand accuse each other of new border clashes

Phnom Penh / Bangkok, November 12, 2025 — Cambodia and Thailand exchanged accusations of new hostilities along their shared border on Wednesday, following a landmine explosion that injured Thai soldiers and led Bangkok to pause the implementation of a US-backed peace agreement. Tensions......

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse amid growing tensions

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed after a week of tense negotiations in Turkey, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown. The failure of the discussions raises fears of a renewed conflict after a fragile, month-long ceasefire between the two countries. According......