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Defusing Thai-Cambodian border row
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/06/2025
» At issue in the ongoing border standoff between the Thai and Cambodian armed forces is timing and circumstance. In less than two weeks, a seemingly minor border skirmish intensified into a full-scale military confrontation. What is being overlooked in the thick of mutual antagonism and ultranationalism on both sides is when and how the current round of confrontation transpired. Getting its origins right is crucial to finding ways and means for conflict resolution.
Myanmar recovery dented by devastating quake
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/06/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s economy is headed for its worst performance since the pandemic as the strife-torn country reels from the impact of a devastating earthquake in March that’s estimated to have caused US$11 billion in damage, according to the World Bank.
Oman to host US-Iran nuclear talks on Sunday
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» MUSCAT — Oman said Thursday it would host a sixth round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran over the weekend, amid escalating tensions between the long-time foes and reports of an imminent Israeli attack on Iran.
UN: 122 million forcibly displaced worldwide ‘untenably high’
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» GENEVA - The number of people forcibly displaced from their homes worldwide has dropped slightly from a record high but remains “untenably high”, the United Nations said on Thursday.
US-backed aid group says 5 workers killed by Hamas
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» GAZA CITY - A US- and Israeli-backed charity operating in Gaza has accused the Palestinian militant group Hamas of attacking aid workers en route to a distribution centre on Wednesday, saying at least five people were killed.
Israel to expel French nationals on Gaza aid boat
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israel is to expel by the end of the week four French nationals held after security forces intercepted their Gaza-bound aid boat, France’s foreign minister said Wednesday, as an Israeli NGO said one of the French campaigners was briefly put in solitary confinement.
Chinese exports flood Southeast Asia on US tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/06/2025
» JAKARTA — Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia are among Asian countries seeing the sharpest surge in Chinese imports as higher US tariffs upend regional trade, according to Citigroup Incorporated.
A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on football
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS - FIFA's expanded Club World Cup which gets underway in the United States this weekend is a controversial addition to the global football calendar and one that could have a far-reaching impact on the sport in the years to come.
Malaysia's Anwar faces more challenges even as lawsuit paused
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/06/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — After more than two years of relative political stability in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces multiple hurdles that could fuel discontent within his ruling coalition.
Israel deports Greta Thunberg after seizing aid boat
Published on 10/06/2025
» TEL AVIV - High-profile campaigner Greta Thunberg left Israel on a flight to Sweden via France on Tuesday, after she was detained along with other activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat.