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CNBC TV1810-12-2025, 11:31

Trump vows phone call to halt escalating Thai-Cambodia fighting

  • President Trump announced he would make a phone call to stop the ongoing third-day fighting between Thailand and Cambodia.
  • Thailand's foreign minister stated there was no potential for negotiations or third-party mediation, while Cambodia expressed readiness to talk.
  • Trump had previously brokered a fragile ceasefire in July, which ended a five-day battle that killed at least 48 people.
  • Tensions reignited after Thailand suspended de-escalation measures, citing a newly laid landmine that injured a Thai soldier, an allegation Cambodia denies.
  • Both nations reported casualties, with Thailand aiming to "cripple Cambodia’s military capability" and Cambodia accusing Thailand of targeting civilians.

Why It Matters: Trump's call could stop a deadly border war, affecting regional peace.

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