Attack on school in Pakistan’s Mir Ali leaves future of over 600 students at risk
Authorities said the remaining sections of the building have been cordoned off, while an emergency plan for alternate learning arrangements is under consideration.
Conflict/War
Trampolines and live music: Carnival mood at Thai evacuation camp can’t mask villagers’ anxiety
The buffet of entertainment is but a well-meaning attempt to provide comfort in a frankly miserable situation.
Myanmar junta air strike on hospital kills 31, says on-site aid worker
The junta has increased air strikes year-on-year since the start of Myanmar’s civil war, conflict monitors say, after the military snatched power in a 2021 putsch ending a…
102 Cambodian troops killed as Thailand’s forces advance on 13 border fronts: Thai army
Since December 7, the Second Army estimates that Cambodian forces have also suffered the destruction of 6 T-55 tanks, 1 BM-21 multiple rocket launcher, 64 drones, and 1 anti-drone…
China claims Japan orchestrated radar incident, as Japan issues denial
Japan’s Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, rebutted China’s claims at an emergency press conference on Wednesday, asserting that there was no prior notification from the…
Thailand bans civilian drones near five airports amid Thai–Cambodian border clashes
Airports under the Department of Airports have been instructed to closely monitor drone activity in no-fly zones, namely Buri Ram Airport and Ubon Ratchathani Airport, as well as…
Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim calls Cambodian, Thai leaders as clashes remain unresolved
Also on December 9, speaking from Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump stated that he plans to make phone calls to the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand after both sides engaged…
Thailand intensifies military response as border conflict with Cambodia escalates
Thai forces repel rocket attacks and clear mines as civilian areas sustain damage in ongoing border confrontations.
Thai shelling, F-16 bombs force more than 120,000 Cambodian students to halt studies
The Ministry of Interior reported that Thai military attacks of all types — especially shelling and munitions dropped from F-16 fighter aircraft — have destroyed civilian…
Thai army launches ‘targeted operation’ against Cambodia, citing threat to national security and civilian safety
Thai authorities have also issued a warning of anticipated severe retaliation, including the potential use of BM-21 rocket systems by Cambodia to target civilian areas.