The Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, reignited on December 7, has killed over 20 civilians and displaced half a million. Domestic political pressures, nationalism, and economic distractions are driving renewed hostilities, with both countries leveraging the crisis for internal political gain
At least ten civilians, including nine children, were killed after Pakistani forces struck a residential home in Khost province, Afghanistan. The attack follows escalating cross-border tensions, with separate strikes injuring four more civilians in Kunar and Paktika.
A Ukrainian drone hit a residential building in Kursk’s Railway District, killing one woman and injuring 10 others. Russian authorities warned the strikes aim to create a negative media backdrop ahead of the Trump-Putin summit on August 15.