Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an unconditional ceasefire Monday after five days of deadly border clashes that killed at least 35 people and displaced over 260,000. The deal was reached during a U.S.-backed meeting in Malaysia, hosted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and attended by both nations’ leaders. Fighting began after a land mine wounded Thai soldiers, with both sides blaming each other. The ceasefire, effective at midnight, will be followed by military and diplomatic talks to ensure lasting peace, Politico has reported. U.S. and Chinese diplomats were involved, and the ceasefire brought relief to displaced civilians eager to return home.