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Trump’s Board of Peace meets: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s on the agenda?
Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English
Asian and Middle Eastern partners line up in Washington, while Europe tries to keep a distance.
Feb 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
Japan’s Takaichi Scores Historic Landslide in Snap Election Gamble
Naman Ramachandran, Variety
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s wager on a snap election paid off spectacularly Sunday, with her Liberal Democratic Party securing an unprecedented single-handed two-thirds majority in the 465-seat lower house – a feat the party has never previously …
Feb 8, 2026, 6:08 PM
‘Look forward to strengthening friendship’: PM Modi arrives in Kuala Lumpur
Express Web Desk, The Indian Express
The leaders will hold bilateral talks, aimed at strengthening defence and security ties, enhancing economic partnership and exploring new domains of collaboration, a departure statement said.
Feb 7, 2026, 10:26 AM
K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks
BBC News
Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.
Jan 14, 2026, 6:57 AM
Japan’s Diplomatic Crisis With China Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
Derek Grossman, World Politics Review
Amid an ongoing spat between Asia's top two economies, Tokyo is seeking a diplomatic offramp while Beijing plays hardball. The post Japan's Diplomatic Crisis...
Dec 29, 2025, 3:11 PM
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
The Associated Press, NPR
In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes.
Dec 27, 2025, 7:44 AM
Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes
BBC News
Almost one million people have been displaced since hostilities resumed earlier this month.
Dec 27, 2025, 5:51 AM
Thailand demands unilateral ceasefire announcement from Cambodia
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Bangkok says Phnom Penh must be first to declare a ceasefire and cooperate 'sincerely' on demining the border.
Dec 16, 2025, 12:46 PM
Five key takeaways from Trump's week in Asia
Deepa Shivaram, NPR
President Trump is back in Washington after spending a week in Asia. He attended the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, addressed U.S. troops in Japan and met with China's President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
Oct 31, 2025, 9:25 AM
Trump's Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting
BBC News
His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency - but also, at times, that power's limitations.
Oct 30, 2025, 6:06 PM
Trump meets South Korean leader as trade deal remains elusive
BBC News
Trump is currently on a whirlwind trip across Asia, which will also see him meet Chinese president Xi.
Oct 29, 2025, 9:00 AM
In AP interview, East Timor's Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire
DAVID RISING, Yahoo Entertainment
The president of East Timor told The Associated Press on Monday that he would be willing to intercede personally to try and break the impasse in the region’s...
Oct 27, 2025, 12:07 PM
Asia-Pacific markets set to jump after U.S.-China trade talks show progress
cnbc.com, Biztoc.com
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, after top U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators announced they had reached a framework on several disputed issues, paving the way for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to sign off on…
Oct 26, 2025, 11:59 PM
Seoul: No info on Trump-Kim talks, ready for 'any scenario'
breakingthenews.net, Biztoc.com
South Korea has no information on a possible meeting between United States President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ...
Oct 26, 2025, 1:19 PM
Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia extended ceasefire deal
Al Jazeera English
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have expanded a ceasefire deal in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
Oct 26, 2025, 9:45 AM
Trump: US fully committed to free, open, thriving Indo-Pacific
breakingthenews.net, Biztoc.com
US President Donald Trump expressed strong support for Southeast Asia on Sunday during the opening remarks of a working session with ASEAN leaders in Kuala Lumpur. "The United States is for you,...
Oct 26, 2025, 7:13 AM
New Japan PM tells Trump that US alliance is paramount in first phone call
Reuters, The Indian Express
Takaichi also told Trump that Japan is "an indispensable partner" in terms of the US's strategies towards China and the Indo-Pacific.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:13 AM
Trump kicks off Asia trip with visit to ASEAN summit in Malaysia
John Power, Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English
US president begins trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, with international trade and China on the agenda.
Oct 26, 2025, 1:24 AM
Trump's week in Asia: BBC correspondents on the wins and potential losses
BBC News
Here's what you should know as the US president arrives for a whirlwind week of diplomacy.
Oct 25, 2025, 10:01 PM
Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip
BBC News
The US president says he has a "great relationship" with the North Korean leader and is "open" to a face-to-face chat.
Oct 25, 2025, 9:10 AM
Trump open to meeting North Korea’s Kim on Asia trip but nothing scheduled
Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English
Trump and Kim have both expressed an interest in meeting again, but a US official says meeting is 'not on the schedule'.
Oct 25, 2025, 4:07 AM
US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip talks
Al Jazeera English
Analyst Patricia M Kim says some Asian countries hope to show Trump they are valuable partners to the US.
Oct 24, 2025, 11:18 AM
White House confirms Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia tour
Alastair McCready, Al Jazeera English
Trump said he hoped he and Xi could 'work out a lot of our doubts and questions' after months of trade tensions.
Oct 24, 2025, 5:47 AM
Inspired by Thatcher, Japan's PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceiling
By John Geddie, Yahoo Entertainment
TOKYO (Reuters) -Sanae Takaichi came out top in a male-dominated race to lead Japan's ruling party on Saturday, putting her on course to emulate her hero...
Oct 4, 2025, 6:17 AM