Thailand seals border with Cambodia
A Thai police officer talks to people near a border checkpoint between Thailand and Cambodia, in Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand, June 24, 2025.
Thailand has closed off its border with Cambodia — delivering a sharp blow to its economy. It’s the latest strike in a dispute centered around a remote piece of border land that both countries claim. Also, UNICEF warns that Sudanese children affected by war are increasingly malnourished. And, a new tourist destination is opening up — in North Korea. Plus, it’s mango season; a look at what makes the best mango.
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