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UN Warns Middle East Conflict Risks Spiralling into Global Economic and Humanitarian Crisis
The UN has warned that escalating Middle East hostilities could spiral out of control, creating large humanitarian needs and economic spillovers. UN officials highlighted rising oil prices, mounting food insecurity and an estimated 25 million people affected, while urging ceasefires, safe corridors and renewed diplomacy.
Iran’s ‘Last‑Resort’ Threats Could Spark a Nuclear, Refugee and Food Shock Across the Middle East
A Chinese military commentator warns that Iran’s threat to strike Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility, if faced with regime‑change efforts by the US and Israel, risks triggering a triple crisis: nuclear contamination, mass displacement and a disruption of fertiliser supplies that could undermine food security across the region. The analysis highlights the limits of Iran’s military precision, the high humanitarian cost of escalation, and the constrained leverage of neighbouring states and the international community to prevent spillover.
Cambodia Protests Thai Military’s New Border Measures, Warns They Undermine De‑escalation
Cambodia has protested Thai military moves near the shared border—including the placement of barbed wire in the Temoda area—saying they undermine a Dec. 27, 2025 joint statement to de‑escalate tensions and hinder refugee returns. Phnom Penh urged Thailand to implement the joint statement fully; Bangkok has not responded publicly.
Cambodia Protests Thai Military Moves, Warns of Undermined Border De‑Escalation
Cambodia has formally protested Thai military measures — notably barbed wire placed in the Temoda area of Bosa province — saying they breach a December 2025 joint declaration and hinder refugee returns. Phnom Penh has urged Thailand to implement agreements in good faith and warned that armed actions cannot alter borders, while Bangkok has not yet replied.