Border disputes between these Southeast Asian nations aren’t new, but this flare-up has been especially deadly. A ceasefire could prevent more civilian suffering and regional instability—though whether talks lead to lasting peace remains to be seen. For now, it’s a tentative but welcome pause in the fighting.

After three days of fighting along their borders, leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed to meet immediately to work out a ceasefire, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday. More than 30 people have been killed and 130,000 more displaced in the worst fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours in 13 years.

After intense border clashes that left dozens dead and displaced thousands, Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to hold urgent ceasefire talks, according to a statement from former US President Donald Trump. The violence, the worst in over a decade, has raised fears of further escalation, making this diplomatic move a critical step toward de-escalation.

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to immediate ceasefire talks

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