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world3 days ago

US backs border peace with $45M aid for Thailand and Cambodia

The United States will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia to support regional stability and the peace process at their border, including $15 million for border stabilization, $10 million for demining and unexploded ordnance clearance, and $20 million for anti-scam and drug-trafficking initiatives, tied to the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord and ongoing discussions with Bangkok and Phnom Penh.

world7 days ago

Cybercrime Kingpin Arrested and Extradited from Cambodia to China

Chen Zhi, a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon linked to a large transnational criminal network involved in cryptocurrency scams and forced labor, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, where he faces ongoing investigations. His operations, linked to Prince Group, have been sanctioned by the US and UK, with assets seized globally, highlighting the scale of Southeast Asia's scam industry and international cooperation efforts.

world16 days ago

Thailand and Cambodia Announce Second Ceasefire Amid Regional Diplomacy

Thailand has accused Cambodia of violating a recently signed ceasefire by deploying over 250 UAVs, amid ongoing border tensions and clashes that have displaced nearly a million people. The ceasefire, brokered with international support, remains fragile as both nations accuse each other of provocations, with recent incidents threatening to undermine the peace efforts.

world19 days ago

Thailand and Cambodia Agree to New Ceasefire to End Border Clashes

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a second ceasefire after weeks of intense border clashes that resulted in over 101 deaths, with both nations committing to maintain current troop levels and monitor the situation through ASEAN. The conflict, rooted in longstanding border disputes, temporarily escalated earlier this month but has now been temporarily halted, with plans for bilateral talks and efforts to return displaced civilians.