Donald Trump arrives in Tokyo after signing key peace deal in Malaysia

US President Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday for the second leg of his Asia trip, following a successful visit to Malaysia where he participated in the ASEAN Summit. Before his departure from Kuala Lumpur, Trump waved farewell to Malaysian officials and citizens, marking the conclusion of his 24-hour visit.

Taking to Truth Social, he wrote, “Just leaving Malaysia, a great and very vibrant Country. Signed major Trade and Rare Earth Deals, and yesterday, most importantly, signed the Peace Treaty between Thailand and Cambodia. No war! Millions of lives saved. Such an honour to have gotten this done. Now, off to Japan!!!”

During the ASEAN Summit, Trump connected with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi through their first telephone conversation, held on October 25. According to the Japanese premier’s office, the 10-minute call focused on enhancing bilateral ties and regional cooperation. Trump congratulated Takaichi on her election and reaffirmed that strengthening the Japan-US alliance remains a top priority. 

In response, Takaichi called Japan “an indispensable partner for the US in the Indo-Pacific” and expressed her intent to work with Trump toward realising a free and open Indo-Pacific (FOIP). She also praised Trump’s leadership in facilitating the West Asia peace agreement and requested continued US support for the resolution of the abductions issue.

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Joe Biden received a lifetime achievement award on Sunday

Former President Joe Biden has urged Americans to stay optimistic and not to check out in response to “attacks on free speech and tests on the limits of executive power” by President Donald Trump. “Friends, I can’t sugarcoat any of this. These are dark days,” Biden said before predicting the country would “find our true compass again” and “emerge as we always have — stronger, wiser and more resilient, more just, so long as we keep the faith.” Biden, 82, was felicitated in Boston on Sunday.

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