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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 was signed by the defense ministers of......

Yuan strengthens as China advances digital currency expansion

The Chinese yuan exceeded the key threshold of 7 per dollar for the first time since September 2024, signaling renewed confidence in the nation’s currency strategy. The offshore yuan reached 6.9985 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday after the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set its daily midpoint at 7.0471, marking its strongest......

The Great Flood leads Netflix with record 27.9 million views in debut week

South Korean sci-fi thriller The Great Flood has topped Netflix’s global rankings with an unprecedented 27.9 million views in its first week, marking the strongest opening for an international film launched on a Friday since the platform introduced its global viewing metrics. The production dominated charts in 54 countries,......

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 Lumpur at a special ASEAN foreign ministers’......

Malaysia's Anwar urges dialogue to reduce border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for dialogue and restraint to ease the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. The calls came ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled for Monday. Speaking with his Thai and Cambodian counterparts via phone, Anwar......

Cambodia accuses Thailand of bombing the border city of Poipet

Cambodia has accused Thailand of carrying out an airstrike on the border city of Poipet, a major crossing point between the two countries known for its numerous casinos and economic activity. According to a statement released by the Cambodian Ministry of Defense, a Thai F-16 fighter jet allegedly dropped two bombs on a municipal area of Poipet......

Global economic losses from natural disasters drop by one-third in 2025, Swiss Re reports

Global economic losses from natural disasters are projected to have declined by 33 percent in 2025, reaching $220 billion, according to Swiss Re, the Zurich-based reinsurer. Despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January, which alone caused an estimated $40 billion in insured losses—the largest-ever wildfire loss event globally—the......

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 persist as long as Thailand considers......

Mexico raises tariffs on Asian imports to protect industry and align with us trade goals

Mexico’s Congress has approved a sweeping package of tariff increases on imports from several Asian countries, marking a major shift in the country’s trade policy aimed at both protecting domestic producers and strengthening relations with the United States. Under the new legislation, import duties will rise by up to 50 percent......

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 in the province of Ubon Ratchathani,......

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