Thailand and Cambodia still fighting
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Thailand has agreed in principle to a ceasefire with Cambodia amidst escalating conflict that has resulted in at least 33 deaths and 150,000 displaced. US President Trump has urged a ceasefire while negotiating trade agreements with both nations.
Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people.
Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as border fighting intensified and spread, while Cambodia's leader said Thailand had agreed to a Malaysian ceasefire proposal but then backed down.