In Malaysia, Southeast Asian foreign ministers are going to meet to stop violent border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia that have killed 40 people and displaced over 5 lakh people this month. This gathering in Kuala Lumpur marks the first direct talks between the two nations since fighting resumed on December 8.

Led by Malaysia and supported by US President Donald Trump, the group hopes to revive a failed ceasefire. This conflict is rooted in a century-old dispute over the 11th-century Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site located on a cliff between the two countries. While the International Court of Justice awarded the temple to Cambodia in 1962, the surrounding land remains disputed, leading to decades of periodic military skirmishes. These latest talks represent a critical diplomatic effort to stabilise the region and prevent further humanitarian crises over this long-contested territory.