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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived at the BRICS Summit in Brazil hoping to mark Jakarta’s growing global stature. But the moment was upstaged by US President Donald Trump, says political analyst Johannes Nugroho.
PUTRAJAYA – Thailand and Cambodia’s leaders agreed to an “unconditional” ceasefire on Monday, after five days of combat along their jungle-clad frontier that has killed at least 36 people.
Cambodia has intensified its attacks along the Thai border, deploying additional troops, launching artillery strikes, and using cyber tactics, according to a report from Thailand’s Second Army Region.
Thai and Cambodian leaders agreed to halt hostilities in their deadliest border conflict in more than a decade, after a push by the US and regional powers for a diplomatic resolution.
Thai and Cambodian leaders began talks aimed at ending their deadliest border conflict in more than a decade, as the US and regional powers push for a ceasefire and diplomatic resolution.
“This accusation once again is groundless and reflects a pattern of disinformation, aimed at distorting the facts on the ground and deliberately undermining Thailand’s credibility and standing in the international community,” said the Thai foreign ministry.
A man shot dead five people before committing suicide at the Or Tor Kor market in Chatuchak district of Bangkok on Monday.
The Thai military denies Cambodia’s claim that Thailand used chemical weapons and says it is an example of the daily lies told by the Cambodian side.
Clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces continued into early Monday morning as their leaders are set for talks Monday to halt the deadliest clash between the neighbours in more than a decade, with the US sending mediators after President Donald Trump used tariffs threats to press for a ceasefire.
The attack took place at Or Tor Kor Market, a short distance from the popular Chatuchak market in Bangkok.
