Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to start talks on a ceasefire. US President Donald Trump had warned that he would not pursue trade agreements with either country if they continued fighting. However, the sides have continued to exchange fire.
A territorial dispute had been simmering between the countries since the colonial era, as an early 20th century French map left some parts of the border ill-defined.
On Wednesday, five Thai soldiers were wounded by landmines in the disputed area, prompting Thailand to allege that they were newly laid. A skirmish ensued the next day that escalated into sustained fighting, with each side accusing the other…
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