Fighting continued between Thailand and Cambodia in a border dispute despite the prime ministers agreeing to a cease-fire in calls with President Donald Trump.

Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata accused Thai forces of escalating the violence with bombardment of Cambodian territory early Sunday, followed by a “large-scale incursion” involving tanks and ground troops in multiple areas.

Trump believes Thailand and Cambodia are ready to settle their differences after his trade deal warning"I called the prime ministers of each, and I said we're not going to make a trade deal unless you settle the war.

Trump reiterated his commitment to using economic pressure to end the ongoing border war between the two Southeast Asian nations

Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people.

The fighting intensified and spread to new areas despite international calls for a ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Cambodian officials are reporting 12 new deaths in its fighting with Thailand, bringing death toll on both sides to 32