Trump says he will ‘make a phone call’ on Cambodia-Thailand clashes

Summary

US President Donald Trump announced plans to intervene diplomatically via a phone call to address renewed border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand.

Key Points
  • US President Donald Trump plans to make a phone call to address renewed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand.
  • The border dispute stems from a century-old disagreement over boundaries established during French colonial rule.
  • Trump previously co-signed a truce between Cambodia and Thailand during his visit to Asia in October.
  • The renewed conflict has led to evacuations in the contested border areas.
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