59 h. ago One dead as Thailand and Cambodia exchange fire along disputed border after Trump

Renewed fighting comes after Bangkok suspends implementation of peace deal

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3 d. ago Thailand demands apology from Cambodia over landmines that injured its soldiers

Bangkok accuses Phnom Penh of laying new mines along the disputed border

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3 d. ago Borderline ambiguity: How Google Maps removes disputed Western Sahara border for Morocco users

The tech giant has released a statement acknowledging the use of different border displays between Western Sahara and MoroccoThe dotted lines illustrating the border between Western Sahara and Morocco, indicating the former’s disputed territory status, have never been visible to people using Google Maps in the latter.After media reports last week highlighted the discrepancy, tying it to the UN security council endorsing the Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara, the tech company released a statement acknowledging it has always displayed the border differently depending on the search region. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago At least 21 Rohingya refugees dead and dozens missing after boat sinks near Thailand–Malaysia border

Rough seas hamper search operation near Langkawi Island

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5 d. ago Hundreds feared dead as migrant boat sinks near Thailand with 7 bodies recovered and 13 rescued after vessel capsized

HUNDREDS of people are feared dead after a boat packed with migrants capsized near the coast of Thailand. Neighbouring Malaysian authorities said they recovered at least seven bodies and rescued 13 more people. Officials believe the boat was carrying undocumented migrants who departed from Myanmar. They were part of a group of at least 300...

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3 w. ago Israel identifies body of 11th hostage from Gaza amid ceasefire tensions

Israeli military says it has remains of Ronen Engel, one of two bodies returned by Hamas late on SaturdayIsrael’s military has identified one of two dead hostages returned by Hamas, amid ongoing tensions over the Gaza ceasefire and a dispute over the reopening of the Rafah border crossing to allow in more aid.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said early on Sunday it had told the family of hostage Ronen Engel that his remains had been returned. The 54-year-old was killed during the 7 October attacks at Nir Oz kibbutz and his body was taken into Gaza. Continue reading...

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