Thai Army says Cambodia amassing troops and heavy weapons along border
These movements raise concerns over the safety of Thai civilians in nearby communities, says Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Royal Thai Army.
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Iran confirms ceasefire with Israel after US President Trump’s announcement
The Israeli Defence Forces said, however, that the Iranian military was continuing to launch missiles at Israel.
Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia as dispute deepens
Thailand will now restrict all vehicles, tourists and traders from crossing at all land border checkpoints in seven provinces bordering Cambodia, the military said in a statement…
Iran strike hardens Kim Jong-un’s nuclear resolve, pushes Pyongyang deeper into China-Russia orbit: experts
Observers noted, however, that the likelihood of Mr. Trump ordering a similar strike on North Korean nuclear facilities is considered extremely low. A key reason lies in North…
‘Pragmatism’ in focus as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung skips NATO summit
This deprives President Lee of a chance to sit down for talks with US President Trump and with leaders of European countries that South Korea sees as partners in the defence…
US President Trump says Israel and Iran agree to ‘total ceasefire’
The US joined the Israel-Iran conflict over the weekend with unprecedented strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, spurring a retaliatory missile attack Monday on an American base in…
Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian airlines until July 23
The ban is Islamabad's retaliation against New Delhi’s slew of aggressive measures against the country.
Japan to provide defence equipment to 8 countries under OSA
The government plans to provide the OSA aid to the eight countries, including Thailand, the Philippines and Tonga, as eligible recipients that share the same values as Japan. The…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to skip meetings with NATO leaders in Netherlands
South Korea is not a member of NATO, but the alliance has regarded the country as one of its like-minded Indo-Pacific partners — the so-called "IP4," along with Japan, Australia…
World awaits Iran’s response after President Trump says US ‘obliterated’ nuclear sites
With the damage visible from space after 13,600kg US bunker-buster bombs crashed into the mountain above Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, Tehran vowed to defend itself at all costs.