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Pakistan

Pakistan declares 'open war' with Afghanistan and strikes Kabul

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Thailand

Thailand dissolves parliament amid continued fighting with Cambodia

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from the King on Friday. The country is now set to hold elections early next year despite an ongoing armed conflict with neighbouring Cambodia.

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Cambodia-Thailand conflict displaces families at evacuation camp

Cambodia’s Chong Kal camp is receiving rapid arrivals as border clashes drive displacement, with overcrowded conditions and growing humanitarian needs.

Cambodia

Thailand and Cambodia plan border visits for diplomats as clashes ease

The ceasefire reached in Malaysia was supposed to take effect at midnight on Monday, but it was quickly tested as Thailand and Cambodia continued to accuse each other of violating the truce agreements.

Thailand

Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire after just hours

The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands.

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World News

Thailand and Cambodia to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks

Following four days of border clashes which have left over 30 people dead, the two sides have agreed to Malaysia acting as a mediator in the conflict.

Thailand

Thailand declares martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia

The fighting began on Thursday morning close to the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, beside the border between Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province.

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Escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia turns deadly

Heightened tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border forced residents to flee their homes and seek shelter on Thursday as deadly clashes erupted near disputed temple sites.

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At least 12 killed in border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand

The neighbours have both accused each other of firing first on Thursday morning, following months of heightened tension.

Thailand

Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia after landmine blast

Many border checkpoints had already been closed by one side or the other after relations deteriorated following an armed confrontation in which one Cambodian soldier was killed.

Cambodia

Cambodia to start military conscription next year, PM Hun Manet says

The conscription law was passed in 2006, but never activated. Cambodians of both sexes, aged 18 to 30, must serve but for women, service is voluntary.

Cambodia

Cambodia says Thailand raising tensions with new border crossing rules

On Monday, the Thai army imposed heightened restrictions at border checkpoints with Cambodia following an order from the prime minister to allow only students, medical patients and others with essential needs to enter or leave Thailand.

Cambodia

Cambodia to take up border dispute with Thailand at ICJ

In 1962, the ICJ awarded disputed territory on which a historic temple is located to Cambodia, a move that rankled Thailand and to this day remains a major irritant in bilateral relations.

Tajikistan

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov ratified the deal on 13 March in Bishkek.

Afghanistan

Iranian foreign minister meets Taliban in first visit in eight years

Abbas Aragchi spoke with Taliban leaders about border tensions, Afghan refugees in Iran and the Helmand River water treaty.

Guyana

Venezuela approves referendum claiming sovereignty of region in Guyana

Voters answered five questions about the future of the disputed land, including whether they support turning it into a Venezuelan state.

USA

A look inside the UN's most mysterious body

The United Nations Credentials Committee is a solidly closed doors group - but their work is among some of the most important in the entire organisation.