Border Tensions Flare as Thailand and Cambodia Clash Again

Thailand and Cambodia are at it again. This time, Thailand launched air strikes near their shared border. The Thai Air Force claimed they targeted a Cambodian military stronghold after civilians had evacuated. But Cambodia says Thailand's actions were reckless, hitting civilian homes and hurting people. This isn't the first time these neighbors have fought. A shaky truce in July stopped five days of heavy fighting. But now, the conflict has spread along their 500-mile border. At least 41 people have died, and nearly a million have been forced from their homes. Both countries blame each other for the latest violence. The fighting is now in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province, where Thailand dropped up to 40 bombs using F-16 jets. Thailand says they aimed to take control of Nong Chan village and did so successfully.Meanwhile, negotiators from both sides are talking. Defense ministers are set to join the discussions soon. Thailand's Prime Minister hopes this round of talks will lead to a lasting peace. He wants people to return to their homes and put an end to the fighting. The US and China are also trying to help broker a ceasefire. This border dispute has been going on for over a century, with occasional clashes killing soldiers and civilians. Things got worse in May when a Cambodian soldier was killed. Then, in late July, a Cambodian rocket attack on Thailand led to Thai air strikes, sparking five days of intense fighting.