Thailand declared martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia on Friday as a dispute between the two neighbours continues to worsen. "Martial law is now in effect" in seven districts of Chanthaburi and one district of Trat,

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “unconditional” ceasefire starting at midnight, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday, a significant breakthrough to resolve five days of deadly border clashes that have killed dozens and displaced tens of thousands of people.

People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.