Asean leaders forge new ties and Timor-Leste joins as 11th member

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Malaysia and the US elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, signing a tariff agreement and a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals. The Asean Summit saw discussions on forging new ties and deepening existing ones, with leaders expressing admiration for courage and tenacity. Security was tightened, and a police outrider was injured. Timor-Leste officially joined Asean as its 11th member, marking a new chapter, while a peace pact between Thailand and Cambodia was witnessed.


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