This week's international news round-up covers escalating military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, resulting in over 150,000 evacuations and dozens of casualties, with both nations blaming each other for the violence in a disputed border area. The conflict is notable for its geopolitical undertones, as Cambodia is aligned with China and Thailand with the United States, raising concerns about a new era of proxy conflicts reminiscent of the Cold War. In Ukraine, mass protests erupted after a new law was passed curbing the independence of key anti-corruption agencies, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to propose revisions in response to public outcry and concerns from the European Union. The week also saw Estonia and Italy taking stands against Russian-linked artists amid ongoing debates about the intersection of culture, politics, and the war in Ukraine. On the economic front, India and the United Kingdom signed a new trade agreement aimed at boosting professional mobility and reducing tariffs, though analysts note that trade volumes remain modest. Additionally, Morocco received further international backing for its autonomy plan for the Moroccan Sahara, highlighting the country's growing diplomatic influence, while a quirky Ukrainian idiom went viral thanks to boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk.