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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......

Thailand reports one soldier killed and four injured in clashes with Cambodia

Thailand announced on Monday that one of its soldiers was killed and four others were wounded during armed clashes along the border with Cambodia, as both governments blamed each other for the escalation. According to Thai military spokesman Winthai Suvaree, Cambodian forces opened fire on Thai troops......

Catastrophic floods devastate Indonesia as death toll surpasses 900

More than 900 people have died in destructive floods and landslides across Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, according to an updated report released Saturday by the national disaster management agency. Over 3.3 million residents have been affected, while one million evacuees are currently sheltered in......

Southeast Asia floods leave 467 dead across Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia

Severe floods triggered by torrential rains have claimed at least 467 lives in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, local authorities reported on Saturday. The deluge has also caused widespread landslides and forced many residents to flee their homes. In Indonesia, the National Disaster Agency reported......

Thailand: 81 macaques found crammed into bags, two suspects arrested near Cambodian border

Two men have been arrested in Thailand after authorities discovered 81 macaques packed into blue sacks inside their vehicle near the Cambodian border, the Thai military announced on Saturday. The suspects are believed to be involved in a cross-border wildlife trafficking network. A patrol intercepted......

Cambodia and Thailand reach ceasefire to end deadly border conflict

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, marking a critical step toward resolving a violent border conflict that has escalated in recent weeks. The ceasefire, announced at peace negotiations in Malaysia on Monday, will take effect at midnight local time. Malaysian......

ASEAN secretary general explores new horizons of cooperation with Morocco

The Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, is currently on an official visit to Morocco from June 24 to 26, accompanied by a high-level delegation. This visit, which takes place at the invitation of Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign......

Tragedy in Vang Vieng Methanol Poisoning Highlights Risks in a Backpacker Paradise

  Vieng, Laos – The once-vibrant streets of Vang Vieng, a popular destination for backpackers, have fallen eerily silent following the tragic deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning. This incident has brought international attention to the risks of unsafe alcohol......

Asia Prepares for Uncertainty as Trump Returns to Power

In the wake of Donald Trump's decisive election victory, Asia is poised for a period of unpredictability that could significantly alter its diplomatic and economic landscape. With Trump set to embark on a second term, his administration is expected to amplify the "America First" policy,......