UNESCO World Heritage Site
Escalating Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict: Airstrikes, Artillery and Diplomatic Tensions
Dec 11, 2025 10:41 pm CST
The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict has intensified with both sides exchanging airstrikes and artillery fire, resulting in approximately two dozen casualties and displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The violence erupted after a Sunday skirmish derailed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Both nations accuse each other of territorial violations, with fighting threatening UNESCO World Heritage site Preah Vihear temple. The conflict stems from historical border disputes dating back to a contested 1907 map and a controversial 1962 International Court ruling.
Former CJI BR Gavai Clarifies "Out of Context" Temple Remarks and Addresses Social Media Criticism
Nov 27, 2025 02:35 pm CST
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai addresses controversy over his Khajuraho temple case remarks, explaining how social media misrepresented his statements about ASI jurisdiction. In an exclusive interview, he discusses judicial criticism, technology misuse, and his historic tenure as India's first Buddhist Chief Justice, advocating for proper regulation of digital platforms while maintaining that criticism of judgments, not judges personally, is essential in a democracy.