US Secretary Rubio briefs Cambodian foreign minister on US support for peaceful resolution
State department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that Rubio highlighted US President Donald Trump's strong desire for a peaceful resolution, reiterating the importance of an immediate ceasefire to prevent further escalation.
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New Straits Times
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- New Straits Times
Thailand proposes neutral venue for next border talks
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Barnama
8 hours ago
- Barnama
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Commend Malaysia-Brokered Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 -– Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) witnesses Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (left) shaking hands with Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai (right) following a Special Joint Meeting at the Seri Perdana Complex, today. The high-level Special Meeting was held to ease escalating tensions following an armed confrontation between the two countries. -–fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Foreign Ministers have welcomed the outcome of a Special Meeting hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his capacity as ASEAN Chair, to de-escalate tensions between Cambodia and Thailand along the disputed border. In a statement issued Thursday, the ministers commended Malaysia's role in facilitating a bilateral dialogue that led to a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. The Special Meeting took place on Monday in Putrajaya. bootstrap slideshow They also expressed confidence that the goodwill demonstrated by both Cambodia and Thailand will lead to the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire and all decisions of the Special Meeting. 'We encourage Cambodia and Thailand to resolve the issue amicably in accordance with international law, and consistent with the principles enshrined in the United Nations (UN) Charter, ASEAN Charter, Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, and in the spirit of ASEAN family, unity and good neighbourliness. 'We hope that the ceasefire agreed by both sides will be fully implemented in good faith. The ministers also voiced their support for Malaysia's readiness to coordinate an observer team comprising ASEAN Member States to independently verify and monitor the implementation of the ceasefire. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers also acknowledged the role of the United States (US) in co-organising the Special Meeting, while noting the active participation of China in promoting a peaceful resolution to the ongoing situation. Following the meeting, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai agreed to implement an immediate ceasefire to ease tensions in the disputed border area.
The Star
9 hours ago
- The Star
Thai media groups suspend ties with Cambodian journalists over ethics row
BANGKOK: Three major Thai media organisations have suspended relations with their Cambodian counterparts and issued a strongly-worded rebuttal to accusations of unethical reporting on the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict. The Thai Journalists Association (TJA), the Society for Online News Providers (SONP) and the National Union of Journalists Thailand (NUJT) jointly responded to statements from the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) that accused Thai media of lacking ethics in their coverage of the border dispute. Rejecting ethics accusations The Thai organisations categorically rejected what they described as defamatory information about Thai media and expressed "extreme dissatisfaction" with the CCJ's statement accusing Thai journalists of unethical reporting practices. "This constitutes contempt that cannot be accepted," the joint statement declared, describing the Cambodian accusations as an unacceptable insult to Thai media professionalism. Three key demands The Thai media groups issued three specific demands to their Cambodian counterparts: 1. Stop interference in Thai media The organisations called on the CCJ to cease interfering in Thai media's internal affairs and instead focus on robustly monitoring ethics in Cambodian news reporting "free from manipulation and domination." 2. Combat Cambodian disinformation The Thai groups demanded the CCJ take concrete action against fake news and distorted information originating from Cambodia and spreading online. They cited numerous examples of disinformation, including: - False claims that Thai F-16 aircraft dropped chemicals on Cambodia - Allegations that Thailand used F-16s to drop high-powered MK bombs on Cambodian civilian homes - Fabricated reports that Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, Commander of the 2nd Army Area, had died - Various other distorted news reports causing misunderstanding 3. Reaffirm professional standards The Thai media organisations emphasised their strong self-regulatory ethics system and commitment to respecting citizens' and media freedoms. They reaffirmed their dedication to reporting according to ethical principles, neutrality, and comprehensive coverage whilst avoiding incitement of hatred between the two nations' peoples and genuinely seeking sustainable peace in the border region. Suspension of relations Due to what they characterised as the CCJ's role as a "mouthpiece for the Cambodian government rather than functioning as an independent professional organisation," the Thai Journalists Association announced it was temporarily suspending its memorandum of understanding with the CCJ. The association, which had previously maintained cooperative relations with the CCJ aimed at using media relationships to foster mutual understanding between both nations' peoples, said the suspension would remain in place "until the situation returns to normal." The joint statement represents an escalation in tensions between media organisations in both countries, mirroring the broader diplomatic and military dispute along their shared border. The Thai media groups' response underscores their position that they maintain professional standards whilst arguing that Cambodian media and online sources are spreading disinformation about the conflict. - The Nation/ANN
