Cambodia has accepted a Malaysian-brokered ceasefire proposal today as regional tensions reach boiling point, with U.S. President Donald Trump joining diplomatic efforts to prevent full-scale conflict. The move comes after Thai fighter jets struck near-border areas this weekend, displacing over 300,000 people since December 7.
Ceasefire Chess Match
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim revealed his '10pm peace deadline' 🕙✍️ following urgent calls with both nations' leaders. "This isn't just about borders – it's about protecting ASEAN's unity," he stated, announcing plans for an emergency foreign ministers' meeting.
Social Media Showdown
Cambodian PM Hun Manet confirmed ceasefire support via Instagram, while Thailand's caretaker leader Anutin Charnvirakul doubled down on military action in a fiery X (formerly Twitter) thread. The digital diplomacy clash mirrors real-world artillery exchanges 💥 that have destroyed bridges and hotels near contested zones.
Human Cost Mounts
🚨 11 civilian deaths reported
🏚️ 89,700 families displaced
🩹 59 injured since Friday
With ASEAN observers preparing to deploy, all eyes remain on whether today's truce will hold. As one Phnom Penh student told us: "We're tired of being geopolitical pawns – we just want normal life back." 📱💔
