Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Live Updates: Cambodia and Thailand agree to ceasefire talks after days of cross-border fighting

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A Cambodian military vehicle carries rocket launcher in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, Saturday, July 26, 2025, as border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered its third day, heightening fears of an extended conflict. (Photo: AP)Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash News Live Updates: The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to meet for ceasefire talks after days of cross-border violence, according to statements on Saturday from both sides as well as US President Donald Trump. Trump said he had spoken with Cambodian leaders and was preparing to call Thailand to push for an immediate ceasefire. “The call with Cambodia has ended, but expect to call back regarding war stoppage and ceasefire based on what Thailand has to say. I am trying to simplify a complex situation!” Trump wrote on his social media platform. Meanwhile, India expressed concern over the escalating hostilities, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal saying, “We are closely monitoring the situation along the border between Cambodia and Thailand.” He added that Indian travellers in the region should reach out to local embassies for assistance.Cambodia asks for ceasefire: Cambodia has asked for an “immediate ceasefire” with Thailand, the country’s envoy to the United Nations said. Bangkok has also signalled an openness to talks after two days of deadly clashes that have left 32 dead and thousands displaced. At least 13 Cambodians have been killed, while at least six soldiers and 13 civilians, including children, have died in Thailand. As the conflict entered its third day, the border fighting between the two nations has forced tens of thousands to seek refuge, raising fears of a prolonged conflict.Story continues below this adUNSC meeting: The UN Security Council held an emergency closed-door meeting Friday in New York. Malaysia, which chairs the 10-nation regional bloc that includes both countries, called for an end to the hostilities and offered to mediate. While the council did not issue a formal statement, a diplomat said all 15 members urged both sides to deescalate, exercise restraint and resolve the dispute peacefully.Live Updates01:15 (IST) 27 Jul 2025Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Live Updates: Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talksUS President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to meet “immediately” to negotiate a ceasefire, as border clashes between the two countries entered a third day. Trump, currently visiting Scotland, said in a series of social media posts that he had spoken separately to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:CambodiaThailand