Renewed Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes Leave 12 Dead
Deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia near Preah Vihear temple complex threaten regional stability as ASEAN prepares crisis response.
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Deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia near Preah Vihear temple complex threaten regional stability as ASEAN prepares crisis response.
Mainland China reaffirms commitment to peaceful reunification with Taiwan, criticizes current leadership’s policies as destabilizing force in cross-strait relations.
China dismisses Japan’s concerns over recent joint air patrol with Russia, emphasizing routine military cooperation and regional stability.
Japan’s PM faces domestic and international criticism over Taiwan comments as cross-strait tensions influence regional diplomacy in December 2025.
International experts warn Japan’s 2025 policy shifts risk regional stability, reviving post-war militarism concerns. Regional reactions intensify as security debates continue.
China accuses Japan of provoking radar confrontation in East China Sea, releases evidence showing Tokyo’s contradictory claims about military exercise notifications.
China’s Defense Ministry highlights the 10th joint air patrol with Russia, emphasizing commitment to regional stability amid Japan’s concerns.
Fresh clashes erupt along Thailand-Cambodia border, threatening US-brokered ceasefire and testing ASEAN conflict resolution mechanisms. Civilian casualties rise as regional leaders call for restraint.
Former Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama warns against interference in Taiwan question, citing risks to China-Japan relations amid leadership disagreements.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un pledges to enhance war response posture amid rising regional tensions and U.S. military activities on the Korean Peninsula.
Iran and Iraq have pledged to strengthen their bilateral cooperation to enhance security and stability in the West Asia region, following a meeting between their parliamentary leaders in Tehran.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has fired an unidentified projectile toward eastern waters, according to reports from the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has called on the Philippines to promptly remove the U.S. Typhon missile system, urging a cessation of actions that it claims escalate regional tensions.
China urges the Philippines to withdraw the U.S. mid-range missile system, calling it a provocative move that threatens regional peace and stability.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli air strikes that killed two soldiers, asserting its right to defend against external aggression and calling out actions escalating regional tensions.
Israeli airstrikes targeted military sites in central and southern Syria on Saturday, according to Syrian state media. The extent of the damage and any casualties are yet to be reported.
Amid escalating tensions, the U.S. has given Israel a 30-day deadline to boost aid to Gaza. Regional security concerns rise as Israeli strikes hit Lebanon and casualties increase in Gaza.
Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel continues ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Reports indicate the US will deploy the THAAD missile defense system within Israel.
SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming condemns a terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Sindh Province, pledging support to combat terrorism and uphold regional security.
Iran launched missiles at Israel following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israel responds by deploying troops into southern Lebanon.