Cambodia calls PM Anutin’s border visit violation of sovereignty

11 Sept 07:56 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia formally protested Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's recent visit to a border area, describing it as an "unauthorised entry into Cambodian territory and a serious violation of Cambodia’s sovereignty."
PM Anutin visited Thai troops and an injured soldier at Hill 500, near An Mah Pass, an area Cambodia claims as its territory and alleges has been illegally occupied by Thai armed forces since 2025.
Cambodia asserted that the visit was a deliberate attempt to claim territorial rights and cannot legitimize the alleged illegal occupation, citing historical maps and joint declarations prohibiting provocative actions.
Cambodia urged Thailand to cease such actions and reiterated its commitment to resolving border disputes peacefully through international law and bilateral agreements, emphasizing that the border must not be altered by force.

Trump to attend ASEAN-related summits in Manila

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

US President Donald Trump will attend the 49th ASEAN-related summit in Manila from November 16-18, demonstrating continued US support for the bloc.
The summit dates were rescheduled to accommodate Trump's itinerary, highlighting the significance placed on his participation by the Philippines, the current ASEAN chair.
Trump's attendance underscores the strategic importance of ASEAN, projected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy within five years, despite his historically sporadic engagement with previous summits.
The gathering provides a crucial platform for ASEAN members to address shared economic and energy security challenges, including mitigating the impact of the US-Iran conflict through regional cooperation.