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Asia's territorial disputes

Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones

A wounded Cambodian soldier arrives at a hospital in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province.
A wounded Cambodian soldier arrives at a hospital in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province.

Thailand’s PM expresses hope for ceasefire with Cambodia by Dec 27

Cambodians take part in a march to call for a truce in fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Cambodians take part in a march to call for a truce in fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border.

K-Pop concert to be held in Hong Kong and aired in mainland China on Feb 6-7

Dream Concert 2026 will be held at Kai Tak Sports Park for two days from Feb 6.
Dream Concert 2026 will be held at Kai Tak Sports Park for two days from Feb 6.

Chinese envoy urges Thailand-Cambodia to resume ceasefire as soon as possible

Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Japan ‘always open’ to dialogue with China amid spat, says PM Takaichi

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had angered Beijing by suggesting Japan could intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had angered Beijing by suggesting Japan could intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan.

Thailand works to repatriate thousands stranded at Cambodia border crossing

Cambodiands displaced by war gather to receive aid at a temporary camp in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province.
Cambodiands displaced by war gather to receive aid at a temporary camp in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province.

Philippines says fishermen hurt and boats damaged by China in South China Sea

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo

Over half a million flee Thai-Cambodia clashes as Trump plans call to halt conflict

Closed shops line an empty street in a border town in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, following fresh clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops.
Closed shops line an empty street in a border town in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, following fresh clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops.

Trump says he will call Thailand, Cambodia to stop renewed conflict

People displaced by renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia take shelter at an evacuation centre in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province.
People displaced by renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia take shelter at an evacuation centre in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province.

Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia as border tensions reignite

An injured Thai soldier being evacuated following clashes along the the Thai-Cambodia border in Thailand's Sisaket province, on Dec 7.
An injured Thai soldier being evacuated following clashes along the the Thai-Cambodia border in Thailand's Sisaket province, on Dec 7.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.