Cambodia has formally asked the UN General Assembly to intervene in its border dispute with Thailand, after a Thai-triggered firefight in May killed a Cambodian soldier; Phnom Penh also seeks ICJ resolution over several contested temple areas

During the Sept 21–23 Pchum Ben Festival, a Buddhist holiday honoring ancestors, Cambodia saw over 2.1 million tourists, up 20% from 2024; Most were domestic, with top spots like Siem Reap and Battambang

Sides are trading blame over border violations under the current ceasefire; The Royal Thai Navy warned of action if Cambodia fails to remove structures along disputed areas; Cambodia counters that Thailand continues to intrude and escalate tensions

Parliament approved a law stripping citizenship from anyone convicted of treason or colluding with foreign powers; The move, backed by the ruling CPP, strengthens penalties on opposition figures amid an ongoing political crackdown

The restoration of a 27-meter-long enclosure at Ta Prohm Temple is complete: the six-month project, a collaboration between the Apsara National Authority and the Archaeological Survey of India, repaired damage caused by aging and plant roots