Thailand’s Parliament was dissolved by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for early elections amid deadly border clashes with Cambodia. The caretaker government will hold limited powers, while Anutin leverages nationalism and military action to bolster popularity ahead of a constitutional referendum
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire following intense border clashes that left dozens dead. The truce comes after Pakistan launched precision strikes on Taliban positions in Kandahar and Kabul, and repelled multiple attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Thailand and Cambodia will deploy ASEAN-coordinated observer teams to monitor a fragile ceasefire after deadly border clashes. However, tensions persist over 18 captured Cambodian soldiers, with no agreement yet on their release amid mutual accusations of ceasefire and humanitarian law violations.
