Overview

• President Trump warned he would withhold future trade deals if fighting continued and said both leaders agreed to meet promptly for ceasefire discussions.
• Despite that agreement, both militaries exchanged heavy artillery and cluster munitions near contested temples on July 27, with fresh clashes reported in northern and coastal border sectors.
• The conflict has killed at least 33 people and displaced over 200,000 residents since July 24, prompting mass evacuations in multiple provinces.
• Thailand imposed martial law in eight border districts and insists on direct bilateral talks, while Cambodia has backed an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and welcomed third-party coordination.
• United Nations and ASEAN leaders held emergency meetings and urged an unconditional ceasefire, offering mediation even as hostilities continue.