It remains unclear whether the two nations can achieve lasting peace, but that did not deter President Trump from brandishing himself as a peacemaker.
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Trump Leaves Behind a Reeling Washington to Chase a Deal With China
President Trump is embarking on a six-day diplomatic tour of Asia, testing his role as a statesman and negotiator as he pursues a trade deal with Beijing.
With Bombs Whizzing in Air, Thousands Flee Thailand-Cambodia Border
The conflict is one of the deadliest clashes ever between the two countries. Thirty-four people have died, and over 165,000 have been displaced.
Thailand and Cambodia Clash in Deadly Border Dispute
At least a dozen people were killed after the two countries exchanged fire after simmering tensions over a border dispute boiled over on Thursday.
Ex-Malaysia Premier Najib Has Money Laundering Charges Dropped
Money-laundering charges against Najib Razak were dropped because of prosecutorial delays, intensifying criticism that he was being treated leniently.
Trump’s Tariffs Impede Malaysia’s Plan to Prepare for A.I.
A crucial cog in the global semiconductor industry, Malaysia aims to build high-end chips. It will have to contend with President Trump’s trade policy first.
Mahathir Mohamad, 99, Reflects on a Contentious Legacy
In his first, 22-year stretch as prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad transformed Malaysia’s economy. But he was also accused of being a strongman and antisemite. In an interview, he offers a self-assessment.
Your Friday Briefing: Covid Protests Grow in China
Plus Malaysia’s new prime minister and the week in culture.
Anwar Ibrahim Is Prime Minister of Malaysia, After a Wait of Decades
Anwar Ibrahim, whose career has also included a stint as deputy prime minister and two jail terms, said he had the alliances to command a “convincing majority” in Parliament.
Democracy Fades in Malaysia as Old Order Returns to Power
Malaysia’s new government looks much like its scandal-stained old government. And under cover of the coronavirus, its opponents have been muzzled.