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Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Why Cambodia and Thailand were involved in a decades-long, deadly dispute
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following days of deadly border clashes, the latest flashpoint in a decades-long territorial dispute. The truce was brokered under the mediation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The agreement comes after fighting between the two countries' forces left at least 35 people dead, including civilians, and displaced thousands near the disputed frontier. What triggered the latest violence Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Tensions first escalated in May, when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a clash of cross-border firing. Since then, both countries have put border restrictions on one another, with Cambodia banning imports like fruits and vegetables from Thailand, as well as stopping the import of power and internet services. Thailand stopped almost all crossing over the border, apart from a few cases. In recent weeks, both countries also increased military presences alongside the borders. Last Thursday, Thailand claimed that at 7:35 a.m., Cambodia's military deployed drones to conduct surveillance of Thai troops near the border. Cambodia allegedly opened fire alongside the border at 8:20 a.m., prompting Thailand to retaliate. Thai authorities also accused Cambodia of using heavy weaponry that caused damage to homes and public facilities. Cambodia, however, provided a different story to what happened. They claimed that Thai troops crossed into a disputed area near a temple at 6:30 a.m. and installed barbed wire. They then flew a drone around 7 a.m. and fired warning shots at 8:30, before launching a pre-emptive strike at 8:46, using excessive force, according to Cambodian officials. What followed was five days of fighting along the border that left many injured and displaced. Where it all began The two countries share a land border stretching over 800 kilometres, a region that has seen repeated flare-ups. The dispute largely traces back to a 1907 map drawn during French colonial rule, which Cambodia uses to support its claims to territory. Thailand, however, argues the map is inaccurate and does not reflect the legitimate boundary. In 1962, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favour of Cambodia, granting it sovereignty over the 1,000-year-old Preah Vihear temple. It's a decision Thailand has not been happy with. After deadly skirmishes in 2011 that left about 20 people dead and forced thousands to flee, Cambodia returned to the ICJ, and in 2013, the court reaffirmed its earlier ruling. What the Ceasefire Means The ceasefire came into effect Monday at midnight, following the efforts by Malaysia, chair of the ASEAN regional bloc, the United States and China. This comes after Malaysia offered to mediate last Friday, with Thailand refusing, saying this conflict could only be resolved through bilateral negotiations. However, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to stop trade talks, the ceasefire was able to take effect. Under the ceasefire deal, both sides agreed to an 'immediate and unconditional' halt to fighting. Military commanders from Cambodia and Thailand are scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss steps for easing tensions along the border. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Absolutely not, immediately no' people cry as man proposes in Nando's with the big question written in mayonnaise
Scroll down for some top tips on how to ace a proposal I DO(N'T) 'Absolutely not, immediately no' people cry as man proposes in Nando's with the big question written in mayonnaise Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has been slated for his unconventional wedding proposal, after popping the big question to his beau by writing it out in mayonnaise. We all dream of a romantic proposal, with some choosing to take their partner to an exotic location, or share an intimate moment at home. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A man decided to propose to his girlfriend in Nandos Credit: 2 The woman didn't seem to impressed by the proposal Credit: However, one man decided to take a very unique approach to popping the question, after taking his girlfriend out to their local Nando's. Taking to TikTok, Nando's waiter Mal shared a snap of the proposal, which he recorded whilst serving the couple. "POV: When he does the bare minimum proposal at Nando's", Mal said. In the video, Mal can be seen carrying a plate of mayonnaise over to the couple. Written in curly mayo writing is the misspelt phrase: "Will you mary me?" Mal then gave the woman at the table the ring, whilst her partner can be seen smiling and not saying a word, assumedly too shy to pop the question himself. He doesn't stand up, or even get down on one knee, with Mal revealing that his legs "curled round that chair." The waiter said that the woman was left extremely perplexed by the unique proposal, and was unsure how to respond. He said that she sat confused for 10 minutes, before finally saying yes to the proposal. However, he added that they didn't even kiss after agreeing to spend the rest of their lives together, and instead just chose to hug. Love Island stars slam Dejon over 'worst exclusive proposal in show history' "He could have put way more thought into it", Mal critiqued, adding that the man had even turned up late to the proposal. The video, posted to Mal's TikTok account (@micmanmal5), has quickly gone viral, racking up 1.2 million views in just 24 hours. TikTok users raced to the comments section to share their thoughts, with many left unimpressed. One person said: "It literally doesn't cost a thing to get down on one knee and propose. How to ace a proposal Thinking of proposing? Follow this checklist by Fabulous' Deputy Editor Josie Griffiths to ensure a yes… Time it right - the average Brit waits between 18 months and two years to get engaged. But you might feel ready after six months, or decide to wait five plus years to pop the question. Only you truly know when the time's right, and this isn't a decision you want to rush. Falling in love might feel amazing but of course most relationships DON'T end in marriage - and this is for good reason… Pay attention - hopefully you haven't reached the point yet of your frustrated partner leaving their laptop open with 'hints' for rings they like. Ideally you'll want the ring to be a secret, but also something they'd happily wear - and for the rest of their life, so just a TEENY bit of pressure here. You need to be paying attention to any comments your partner makes about other people's rings, what they do and don't like, and what's most important to them - size, clarity, specific details. If you're really unsure, or if your partner hates surprises, it's best to propose with a dummy and then buy the real thing together. Family matters - tradition dictates that you ask the dad's permission for his daughter's hand in marriage, but it's not so straightforward nowadays. Maybe your partner's closer to their step-dad, or wants her mum to walk her down the aisle, in which case you'd be better off chatting to them. Maybe they'd find it weird if you went to their parents first, in which case you could ditch the whole thing. Or perhaps they're closer to their friends and the best idea would be letting your partner's best mate pick the ring. These things do matter and could come back to bite you if handled in the wrong way. Plan the setting - does your partner dread being centre of attention, or are they someone who'd be gutted if you proposed at home, berating you forever for a lack of 'effort'? Plan the place for your perfect proposal - how busy it'll be, whether you'll be able to get a good pic there, and other logistics around it. A proposal at the top of a mountain might sound good in theory but your girlfriend might not actually appreciate it when there's sweat dripping down her forehead and she's not wearing the cute dress she'd imagined for the pictures. Personally, I can't think of anything worse than a public proposal where everyone's waiting to hear your answer - in a group of friends, the middle of a restaurant or with an announcement at an event. So bear all of this in mind and remember, it's meant to be about what THEY want, not you. "You can do it in Nandos, sure, but at least get down on one knee and tell her why you want to marry her." A second person said: "Immediately, no. "The least he could do is stand up." A third said: "Absolutely not." A fourth added: "Gonna be honest here. I would pass him."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Absolutely not, immediately no' people cry as man proposes in Nando's with the big question written in mayonnaise
A MAN has been slated for his unconventional wedding proposal, after popping the big question to his beau by writing it out in mayonnaise. We all dream of a romantic proposal, with some choosing to take their partner to an exotic location, or share an intimate moment at home. Advertisement 2 A man decided to propose to his girlfriend in Nandos Credit: 2 The woman didn't seem to impressed by the proposal Credit: However, one man decided to take a very unique approach to popping the question, after taking his girlfriend out to their local Nando's. Taking to TikTok, Nando's waiter Mal shared a snap of the proposal, which he recorded whilst serving the couple. "POV: When he does the bare minimum proposal at Nando's", Mal said. In the video, Mal can be seen carrying a plate of mayonnaise over to the couple. Advertisement Read more real life stories Written in curly mayo writing is the misspelt phrase: "Will you mary me?" Mal then gave the woman at the table the ring, whilst her partner can be seen smiling and not saying a word, assumedly too shy to pop the question himself. He doesn't stand up, or even get down on one knee, with Mal revealing that his legs "curled round that chair." The waiter said that the woman was left extremely perplexed by the unique proposal, and was unsure how to respond. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive He said that she sat confused for 10 minutes, before finally saying yes to the proposal. However, he added that they didn't even kiss after agreeing to spend the rest of their lives together, and instead just chose to hug. Love Island stars slam Dejon over 'worst exclusive proposal in show history' "He could have put way more thought into it", Mal critiqued, adding that the man had even turned up late to the proposal. The video, posted to Mal's TikTok account ( Advertisement TikTok users raced to the comments section to share their thoughts, with many left unimpressed. One person said: "It literally doesn't cost a thing to get down on one knee and propose. How to ace a proposal Thinking of proposing? Follow this checklist by Fabulous' Deputy Editor Josie Griffiths to ensure a yes… Time it right - the average Brit waits between 18 months and two years to get engaged. But you might feel ready after six months, or decide to wait five plus years to pop the question. Only you truly know when the time's right, and this isn't a decision you want to rush. Falling in love might feel amazing but of course most relationships DON'T end in marriage - and this is for good reason… Pay attention - hopefully you haven't reached the point yet of your frustrated partner leaving their laptop open with 'hints' for rings they like. Ideally you'll want the ring to be a secret, but also something they'd happily wear - and for the rest of their life, so just a TEENY bit of pressure here. You need to be paying attention to any comments your partner makes about other people's rings, what they do and don't like, and what's most important to them - size, clarity, specific details. If you're really unsure, or if your partner hates surprises, it's best to propose with a dummy and then buy the real thing together. Family matters - tradition dictates that you ask the dad's permission for his daughter's hand in marriage, but it's not so straightforward nowadays. Maybe your partner's closer to their step-dad, or wants her mum to walk her down the aisle, in which case you'd be better off chatting to them. Maybe they'd find it weird if you went to their parents first, in which case you could ditch the whole thing. Or perhaps they're closer to their friends and the best idea would be letting your partner's best mate pick the ring. These things do matter and could come back to bite you if handled in the wrong way. Plan the setting - does your partner dread being centre of attention, or are they someone who'd be gutted if you proposed at home, berating you forever for a lack of 'effort'? Plan the place for your perfect proposal - how busy it'll be, whether you'll be able to get a good pic there, and other logistics around it. A proposal at the top of a mountain might sound good in theory but your girlfriend might not actually appreciate it when there's sweat dripping down her forehead and she's not wearing the cute dress she'd imagined for the pictures. Personally, I can't think of anything worse than a public proposal where everyone's waiting to hear your answer - in a group of friends, the middle of a restaurant or with an announcement at an event. So bear all of this in mind and remember, it's meant to be about what THEY want, not you. "You can do it in Nandos, sure, but at least get down on one knee and tell her why you want to marry her." A second person said: "Immediately, no. Advertisement "The least he could do is stand up." A third said: "Absolutely not." A fourth added: "Gonna be honest here. I would pass him."
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Absolutely not, immediately no' people cry as man proposes in Nando's with the big question written in mayonnaise
A MAN has been slated for his unconventional wedding proposal, after popping the big question to his beau by writing it out in mayonnaise. We all dream of a romantic proposal, with some choosing to take their partner to an exotic location, or share an intimate moment at home. 2 However, one man decided to take a very unique approach to popping the question, after taking his girlfriend out to their local Nando's. Taking to TikTok, Nando's waiter Mal shared a snap of the proposal, which he recorded whilst serving the couple. "POV: When he does the bare minimum proposal at Nando's", Mal said. In the video, Mal can be seen carrying a plate of mayonnaise over to the couple. Written in curly mayo writing is the misspelt phrase: "Will you mary me?" Mal then gave the woman at the table the ring, whilst her partner can be seen smiling and not saying a word, assumedly too shy to pop the question himself. He doesn't stand up, or even get down on one knee, with Mal revealing that his legs "curled round that chair." The waiter said that the woman was left extremely perplexed by the unique proposal, and was unsure how to respond. He said that she sat confused for 10 minutes, before finally saying yes to the proposal. However, he added that they didn't even kiss after agreeing to spend the rest of their lives together, and instead just chose to hug. Love Island stars slam Dejon over 'worst exclusive proposal in show history' "He could have put way more thought into it", Mal critiqued, adding that the man had even turned up late to the proposal. The video, posted to Mal's TikTok account (@micmanmal5), has quickly gone viral, racking up 1.2 million views in just 24 hours. TikTok users raced to the comments section to share their thoughts, with many left unimpressed. One person said: "It literally doesn't cost a thing to get down on one knee and propose. How to ace a proposal Thinking of proposing? Follow this checklist by Fabulous' Deputy Editor Josie Griffiths to ensure a yes… Time it right - the average Brit waits between 18 months and two years to get engaged. But you might feel ready after six months, or decide to wait five plus years to pop the question. Only you truly know when the time's right, and this isn't a decision you want to rush. Falling in love might feel amazing but of course most relationships DON'T end in marriage - and this is for good reason… Pay attention - hopefully you haven't reached the point yet of your frustrated partner leaving their laptop open with 'hints' for rings they like. Ideally you'll want the ring to be a secret, but also something they'd happily wear - and for the rest of their life, so just a TEENY bit of pressure here. You need to be paying attention to any comments your partner makes about other people's rings, what they do and don't like, and what's most important to them - size, clarity, specific details. If you're really unsure, or if your partner hates surprises, it's best to propose with a dummy and then buy the real thing together. Family matters - tradition dictates that you ask the dad's permission for his daughter's hand in marriage, but it's not so straightforward nowadays. Maybe your partner's closer to their step-dad, or wants her mum to walk her down the aisle, in which case you'd be better off chatting to them. Maybe they'd find it weird if you went to their parents first, in which case you could ditch the whole thing. Or perhaps they're closer to their friends and the best idea would be letting your partner's best mate pick the ring. These things do matter and could come back to bite you if handled in the wrong way. Plan the setting - does your partner dread being centre of attention, or are they someone who'd be gutted if you proposed at home, berating you forever for a lack of 'effort'? Plan the place for your perfect proposal - how busy it'll be, whether you'll be able to get a good pic there, and other logistics around it. A proposal at the top of a mountain might sound good in theory but your girlfriend might not actually appreciate it when there's sweat dripping down her forehead and she's not wearing the cute dress she'd imagined for the pictures. Personally, I can't think of anything worse than a public proposal where everyone's waiting to hear your answer - in a group of friends, the middle of a restaurant or with an announcement at an event. So bear all of this in mind and remember, it's meant to be about what THEY want, not you. "You can do it in Nandos, sure, but at least get down on one knee and tell her why you want to marry her." A second person said: "Immediately, no. "The least he could do is stand up." A third said: "Absolutely not." A fourth added: "Gonna be honest here. I would pass him."
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island star slams show as a ‘scam' and ‘fake as f***' in shock rant, revealing ‘why I'm banned from Aftersun'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER Love Island star has let rip at the ITV2 show and called it a 'scam' in a scathing outburst. The Edinburgh-born beauty - who starred in the summer 2023 series - has let rip at 'fake' reality TV. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Mal has vented her anger about shows including Love Island and The X Factor Credit: tiktok/@mallurpaal/ 5 The brunette beauty has claimed that all reality TV is a scam Credit: tiktok/@mallurpaal/ TikTok star Mal Nicol - who was dumped after nine days in the villa - can be seen on the social media site responding to another clip from claiming that producers don't want Shakira to win the show. The Scottish star vented: "This is why I do not watch reality TV, because it's a scam, it's a scam, it's a scam, it's a scam. "People are too, I don't know, like, bum licking Love Island. Like, I don't care. I'm gonna say it's a scam. "All reality TV is a scam. Do I sound like a person that believes the earth is flat? "I'm telling you, The X Factor is a scam. "Britain's Got Talent is a scam. It's a scam. It's a scam. You've been scammed, it's just insane." She continued: "People who are genuine and actually have connections or whatever, they're f***ing up. "I'm not even gonna mention it, but I'm gonna sound so bitter, I'm a hater or whatever. "Just reality TV is not real. It's not real. It's fake as f**k. Oh my god, I'm literally gonna cry. "It's so frustrating because people believe it. The 45-second trick to get a snatched waist that Love Island star swears by "Another thing I'm gonna say... people always are like, Oh, the edit did me bad." She concluded: "I'm like, genuinely, if you're a bad person, they can't edit you to be anything else. "If you're a bad person, there's no way an edit makes you look bad. "If you're a good person, you're a good person. It will be shown. Let me leave it there." Mal entered the Love Island villa on day 16 and chose to go on dates with Mitchel Taylor and Sammy Root - who went on to win the show with Jess Harding. On day 18 she chose to couple up with Sammy but was dumped from the show shortly afterwards when she received the fewest votes for favourite girl. The former Love Island bombshell told fans last year that she'd been approached for a new series of MAFS. She took to Instagram to share a message apparently from one of the E4 show's casting agents - but is now happily in a relationship with her investment banker man. The Sun has contacted ITV reps for comment. 5 The Love Island star has slammed the show as 'fake' in an angry rant against reality TV Credit: tiktok/@mallurpaal/ 5 The Scottish beauty starred in the ITV2 show in the summer of 2023 Credit: Rex
