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What’s Behind the Clash Between Thailand and Cambodia

Armed clashes broke out Thursday between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions.

Myanmar’s Military Leader Puts in Rare Appearance at Event Honoring Aung San Suu Kyi’s...

The head of Myanmar’s military government made a rare appearance at a ceremony on Saturday honoring General Aung San, an independence hero and father of jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Cambodia Continues Raids on Scam Centers, Bringing Arrests in Past 3 Weeks Over 2,100

Authorities in Cambodia continued their stepped-up campaign against online scam centers, arresting at least 500 suspects in two provinces on Thursday and Friday, the country's information minister said.
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Myanmar Military Recaptures Strategic Town From Rebels After a Year

Myanmar 's military has recaptured a strategic gateway town from rebel forces after nearly a year, state-media reported Thursday, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, where an alliance of ethnic militias

Cambodia Will Start Military Conscription Next Year as Tensions With Thailand Persist

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said Monday that his country will implement military conscription starting next year, in an announcement that coincides with persistent border tensions with Thailand.

At least 23 Dead After Airstrike on Buddhist Monastery in Myanmar

An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar 's central Sagaing region killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound, separate sources said Friday.

China Vows to Play Constructive Role in Promoting Dialogue Between Thailand, Cambodia

China is willing to work with Thailand to push the building of a community with a shared future to higher levels as China and Thailand celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers Meet As US Tariffs Loom

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized as Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers opened an annual meeting while facing the looming threat of U.S. trade tariffs.
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Myanmar Burns Confiscated Drugs Worth Around $300 Million

Nearly $300 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs were destroyed in Myanmar's major cities on Thursday to mark the annual International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, officials said.

Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Escalating Tensions With New Land Crossing Restrictions

Cambodia's government on Tuesday accused Thailand of escalating border tensions by imposing new restrictions that have blocked almost all land crossings, especially for tourists heading into Cambodia.

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