Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump, right, watch as Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, second left, and Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet hold up a document after the ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (Mohd Rasfan/Pool Photo via AP)
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Thailand Airstrikes Cambodia Border; Soldier Killed Amid Reignited Tensions

  • Thailand launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, with both nations accusing the other of initiating the conflict.
  • The renewed hostilities follow a US-brokered truce signed in October, which aimed to resolve territorial disputes after a deadly July conflict.
  • Thailand reported one soldier killed and four wounded, stating its airstrikes targeted Cambodian military positions in response to initial firing.
  • Cambodia's Defence Ministry asserted that Thai forces attacked first and urged Thailand to cease all hostile actions threatening regional peace.
  • Tensions have been ongoing, with a previous ceasefire threatened by landmine incidents and US President Trump claiming to have averted a war.

Why It Matters: Border conflict reignites, risking regional peace and lives.

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