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Rising tensions in the Middle East have placed peace efforts at a critical juncture, with conflicts in Gaza, stalled talks with Iran, and ongoing turmoil in Syria complicating the path forward.
Nine Thai civilians, including an 8-year-old boy, have been killed in clashes with Cambodia since Thursday, the Thai army says. Fourteen others injured. Cambodian side hasn’t commented.
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet urges the UN to convene an emergency meeting over escalating border clashes with Thailand.
China’s UN representative Fu Cong calls on Israel to uphold international humanitarian law in Gaza, urging immediate cessation of military operations and support for humanitarian efforts.
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for enhanced China-EU relations to promote global stability and tackle shared challenges.
Cambodia and Thailand exchanged fire at a disputed border area, escalating tensions as both nations downgrade diplomatic ties amid a longstanding territorial dispute.
Thailand downgrades diplomatic ties with Cambodia after a landmine explosion injures Thai soldiers near the border. Cambodia rejects the accusations, heightening tensions between the two nations.
China urges WTO members to oppose unilateral tariffs and strengthen the multilateral trading system, highlighting concerns over increasing trade restrictions affecting $2.7 trillion in global trade.
The WHO warns of man-made mass starvation in Gaza due to the Israeli blockade and aid restrictions, as hunger deaths surge among the 2.2 million residents.
At peace talks in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine agreed on a prisoner exchange but clashed over ceasefire terms and a potential presidential meeting.