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US President Donald Trump has intervened in the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, calling for an immediate ceasefire as fighting continues into a third day. The diplomatic effort comes as the conflict has resulted in at least 33 deaths and over 168,000 people displaced. Trump has spoken to
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) plans to introduce a Palestine Recognition Bill in the House of Commons, aiming to compel a parliamentary vote on the UK's recognition of Palestinian statehood. This move comes after a cross-party letter signed by 221 MPs urged the Government to take this significant
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he may not reach a new trade deal with Canada, suggesting instead that he might impose more tariffs on the country unilaterally. This follows signals from Prime Minister Mark Carney that the two sides may not be able to reach an agreement
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Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been instrumental in brokering a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, two Southeast Asian nations locked in a decades-old border dispute. The conflict has been escalating since May 28, with tensions peaking after a deadly incident in the Preah Vihear area that
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Fierce gun battles between Thai and Cambodian forces erupted along their long-contested border, leaving at least a dozen people dead and two dozen wounded. The conflict, sparked by a decades-old border dispute, boiled over after a landmine explosion on Wednesday, in which a Thai soldier lost a leg. Thailand accused
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Thai forces said they responded to civilian areas being targeted, with the country's health minister stating that 11 civilians and a soldier were killed, while Cambodia reported no losses. The clashes began a day after a Thai soldier was maimed in a landmine blast, with Thailand accusing Cambodia
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Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned Israel on Thursday, joining a growing list of world leaders expressing alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Carney called for an immediate ceasefire and criticized Israel's control of aid distribution, saying that the Israeli government has failed to prevent the rapidly
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Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Vejjayachai revealed that Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has offered to mediate ceasefire negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia. Thailand is willing to accept the principle, but Cambodia must provide clarity on the terms. The Thai government has condemned the actions of Cambodia'
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President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said that the latest response to an offer of a deal from Hamas's surviving leadership showed "a lack of desire to reach a cease-fire in Gaza." Israeli officials, however, struck a different tone, stating that the recall of
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The Labour Party is struggling to find a narrative to connect with voters ahead of the next general election, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer searching for a cohesive message that addresses voters' concerns about fairness and contribution. The party's recent emphasis on revitalizing urban centres through police
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Virginia Mearns as Arctic ambassador, a role that focuses on reinforcing Canada's Arctic engagements with like-minded partners, bolstering Arctic sovereignty, and advancing opportunities for security and growth. Ms. Mearns will represent Canadian interests in the Arctic, a strategic frontier opened by
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The UK-India trade deal has been met with disappointment from carmakers, who had hoped for more favorable terms. The agreement, signed yesterday, features a watered-down accord that will see tariffs for UK petrol and diesel car manufacturers remain at 75-125 per cent until 2031. High-end car manufacturers, such as Bentley
