Author: Sui-Lee Wee and Edward Wong
\ Published on: 28/07/2025 | 00:00:00

AI Summary:
\ Thailand and Cambodia agree to cease-fire starting at midnight on Monday. Thai and Cambodian leaders hold talks in person for the first time since the fighting broke out five days ago along the countries’ disputed border. The talks in Putrajaya were organized by Malaysian and American officials. Cambodia said last week that it had agreed to a cease-fire brokered by Malaysia but accused Thailand of reneging on the deal. As of Monday, the death toll exceeded that from the last outbreak of deadly battles between the two countries, from 2008 to 2011, during which 34 people were killed. Thai forces had fired at two ancient temples that are claimed by both Thailand and Cambodia, starting at 3 a.m. Some Cambodians have fled to the homes of family members and friends in Siem Reap. On Sunday, residents began talking in hopeful terms of an American role in prodding the warring governments toward a cease-fire. Mr. Trump recently set a new deadline of Aug. 1 for 12 nations, including Thailand and Cambodia, to reach trade deals with the American government. China is the largest trading partner of both Thailand and Cambodia. China hosts dozens of military exercises with the United States. Nations prefer to balance relations with both superpowers rather than choose one side.

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