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France welcomes ceasefire between Thailand, Cambodia
Paris, July 29: France on Tuesday expressed support for the recently agreed ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, which came into effect on the evening of July 28 and the resumption of talks between two nations, and has called for its effective implementation.
Cambodia denies violation of ceasefire agreement: Ministry of national defence
Phnom Penh, July 29: The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday rejected the statement of the Thai army that accused Cambodia of attacking Thailand hours after a ceasefire entered into force.
Cambodia-Thailand border situation eases: PM Hun Manet
Phnom Penh, July 29: The situation of the Cambodia-Thailand border has eased after a ceasefire took effect Monday midnight, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Tuesday morning.
Trump credits his involvement for Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, says proud to be President of PEACE
Washington, DC, July 29: US President Donald Trump touted his role in the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, saying that he has instructed his team to restart trade negotiations with the two south-east Asian nations.
Philippines urges Filipinos in Cambodia, Thailand to keep calm as efforts to resolve conflict continue
Manila, July 28: The Philippine embassies in Cambodia and Thailand have advised Filipinos living there to act cautiously and follow official advice as efforts continue towards the peaceful resolution of the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
US applauds Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire declaration
Washington, DC, July 28: The United States on Monday applauded the ceasefire declaration between Cambodia and Thailand, announced in Kuala Lumpur.
Cambodia and Thailand agree to ceasefire following talks in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, July 28: Cambodia and Thailand agreed on Monday to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire, following talks in Kuala Lumpur that were mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Cambodia, Thailand agree to immediate, unconditional ceasefire after deadly border clashes
Putrajaya, July 28: Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" starting at midnight local time (12 p.m. ET Monday), Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday, following days of deadly clashes along the disputed border of the two southeast Asian countries, according to Malaysia's state media..
Cambodian, Thai leaders to meet in Malaysia over ongoing border conflict
Phnom Penh/ Bangkok, July 28: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai are scheduled to meet on Monday in Malaysia to talk over ongoing border conflict.
Six dead in mass shooting in Thailand; gunman kills self
Bangkok, July 28: At least six people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, on Monday, local media reported.
Thailand, Cambodia to hold peace talks in Malaysia amid escalating border tensions
Kuala Lumpur, July 28: Leaders from Thailand and Cambodia are set to meet in Malaysia on Monday in an effort to defuse the deadly border conflict, even as both countries continue to accuse each other of renewed artillery strikes in contested territories, Al Jazeera reported.
Cambodia, Thailand to begin ceasefire talks in Malaysia: Rubio
Washington, July 28: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Cambodia and Thailand are set to commence high-level talks in Malaysia, aiming to achieve an immediate ceasefire amid the escalating border clashes between the two nations.
Thailand, Cambodia agree to meet for ceasefire talks
Phnom Penh/Bangkok, July 27: Leaders from both Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to meet for ceasefire talks after US President Donald Trump issued warnings to both their Prime Ministers.
Cambodia says 80,000 villagers flee homes as border fighting with Thailand enters 4th day
Phnom Penh, July 27: About 80,000 Cambodian villagers have fled their homes for safe refuge as armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border areas have entered a fourth day, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.
UN chief urges ceasefire between Cambodia, Thailand
United Nations, July 27: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Cambodia and Thailand to reach an agreement for a ceasefire.
UN Chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Thailand-Cambodia border dispute; to address issues through dialogue
New York, July 27: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday expressed his deep concern over the recent armed clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border, urging both nations to agree to an immediate ceasefire and resolve their disputes through dialogue.
Thailand responds to Trump's ceasefire call
Bangkok, July 27: Thailand on Sunday responded to US President Donald Trump's call for a ceasefire on the Thai-Cambodian border, saying that the country agrees in principle to have a ceasefire in place but would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side.
Closely monitoring situation: India urges Cambodia, Thailand to prevent further escalation of hostilities
New Delhi, July 26: India on Saturday said that it was closely monitoring the situation following border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia urging both nations to cease hostilities. It has advised its nationals to avoid border areas and stay in touch for assistance.
Closely monitoring situation along Cambodia-Thailand border: India
Phnom Penh/New Delhi, July 26: India on Saturday said that it continues to closely monitor the situation along the border between Cambodia and Thailand in view of the ongoing violent clashes in the region.
Thai army sends letters to 26 countries on border situation with Cambodia
Bangkok, July 26: Thailand media reported on Saturday that the Thai army had sent letters to 26 countries through its military attaches abroad, briefing them on the situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Cambodian civil aviation authority bans flights from flying across fighting zones with Thailand
Phnom Penh, July 26: Cambodia's State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) on Saturday prohibited all flights from flying across fighting zones with Thailand, a spokesperson said.
Indian Embassy issues travel advisory amid clashes at Cambodia-Thailand border
Phnom Penh, July 26: The Indian Embassy in Cambodia on Saturday advised Indians to avoid travelling to the border areas due to the ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia at the border. It has also asked Indians to contact the embassy in case of any emergency.
Indian Embassy issues travel advisory amid clashes between Thailand-Cambodia
Phnom Penh, July 26: The Embassy of India in Cambodia issued a travel advisory on Saturday for Indian nationals, advising them to avoid travelling to border areas due to the ongoing clashes on the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Cambodia-Thailand border clashes: UNSC convenes urgent meeting
Phnom Penh /Bangkok, July 26: Both Cambodia and Thailand have written to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following two days of cross-border fighting, local media in both the Southeast Asian countries reported on Saturday. The 15-member UN body has scheduled an emergency meeting for Saturday to discuss the issue.
Clashes continue in Thailand-Cambodia border areas, causing casualties on both sides
Bangkok/Phnom Penh, July 25: Clashes continued at several areas along the Thailand-Cambodia border areas, with Cambodian forces conducting sustained bombardment utilizing heavy weapons, field artillery, and BM-21 rocket systems, said reports.
Cambodia briefs foreign diplomatic envoys on border situation with Thailand
Phnom Penh, July 25: Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn on Friday conducted a briefing for members of the diplomatic corps and defence attaches in the kingdom to apprise them of developments regarding the Cambodian-Thai border situation.
Indian Embassy issues advisory for travellers amid Thailand-Cambodia border clashes
Bangkok, July 25: The Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday, following clashes near the Thailand-Cambodia border, issued an advisory for Indian nationals urging themto avoid travel to seven provinces in Thailand.
Over 1 lakh people flee their homes as Cambodia-Thailand border clash escalates
Bangkok, July 25: The border clash between Thailand and Cambodia has triggered a massive humanitarian crisis, with over one lakh people forced to flee their homes in just two days of conflict, CNN reported.
Indian Embassy in Thailand issues travel advisory amid tensions at Thai-Cambodia border
Bangkok, July 25: Amid escalating tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday issued a travel advisory urging Indian tourists to remain vigilant and stay updated through official Thai sources, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) newsroom.
Death toll in Thailand rises to 14 in border clashes with Cambodia: Official
Bangkok, July 25: Fourteen Thai people were killed and 46 others injured in military clashes near the Thailand-Cambodia border, the deputy spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Health said.
Thailand seals border with Cambodia as clashes escalate
Bangkok, July 24: Thailand on Thursday announced that it is closing all its border points with Cambodia after at least three people have been injured in a "targetted attack on civilians" by rockets of Cambodian forces that struck its border area of the two countries, the Royal Thai Army said on Thursday.
FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025 Division B: India basketball team suffers 93-76 defeat against Thailand in semi-final qualifiers
Shenzhen, July 18: The Indian basketball team's hopes of winning the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025 Division B and securing promotion to the top tier ended on a bitter note following a defeat against Thailand in the semi-final qualifiers in Shenzhen, China, on Friday.
Asia Cup Women's Qualifiers: India defeat hosts Thailand 2-1 to carve path to Australia
Chiang Mai (Thailand), July 5: Sangita Basfore struck both goals as India defeated Thailand 2-1 to seal qualification to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 here on Saturday. The victory meant India finished with a perfect 12 points in Group B of the Qualifiers as former champions Thailand missed out.
India, Thailand set for showdown to reach AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia
Chiang Mai, July 4: It all comes down to Saturday after more than two months of continuous toil, and three wins in the group so far, India will take on Thailand for a place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 on July 5 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium.
India take on Thailand in decisive clash to reach AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
Chiang Mai: , July 4 (IANS) After more than two months of continuous toil and three wins in the group so far, India will take on Thailand for a place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Saturday.
Hydro ganja is a big challenge for the govt: Maha CM
Mumbai, July 3: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that hydro ganja is proving to be a big challenge for the government, and since it has been legalised in Thailand and America, cases of it being sent via parcel are increasing.
Thailand cabinet appoints Phumtham as acting PM following Paetongtarn's suspension
Bangkok, July 3: Thailand's cabinet on Thursday agreed to appoint Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as acting Prime Minister, following the suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed conferred Mental Health Award 2025
Bangkok, July 1: Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia, Saima Wazed, on Tuesday was felicitated with the Mental Health Award 2025 at the 24th Annual International Mental Health Conference in Thailand.
Thailand's Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn
Bangkok, July 1: Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday after accepting a petition seeking her removal from office over a leaked phone call on border issues with Cambodia.
Crispin Chhetri wants 'more focus' from players as race to Women's Asian Cup heats up
Chiang Mai, June 30 : Group B of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers has almost turned into a two-horse race after Matchday 3 as India and Thailand are level on six points, with the Blue Tigresses currently leading the table on goal difference.