A: Yo, Sakura-chan! Got some news, huh?
B: Eeh, what's up, Sempai?

A: So, Thailand and Cambodia had a fight along their border, right? But guess what, they agreed to a truce!
B: No way! That sounds serious. Did someone mediate?

A: Yeah, our Malaysian Prime Minister stepped in! They agreed on an immediate ceasefire, effective yesterday night.
B: Wow, that's great news! I hope they can restore peace soon.

A: Exactly! Our guy called it a vital first step. You know, Malaysia is this year's chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
B: Oh, cool! The leaders from both countries met at the Malaysian Prime Minister's house near Kuala Lumpur for peace talks.

A: That's right! They even issued a joint statement, planning to meet again tomorrow morning with regional military commanders.
B: Interesting... I wonder how this will all turn out.

A: Well, the US and China were also part of the talks, with President Trump reaching out to both sides.
B: Wow, that's quite a showdown! I hope they can reach a fair resolution.

A: Yeah, me too. Let's hope for the best, Sakura-chan!
B: Absolutely, Sempai! Peace and stability are so important. 😊
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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a truce after days of clashes along their disputed border.



Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who mediated the peace talks, said Monday the countries agreed on an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire," effective from midnight that day.



He called the accord "a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security."



Malaysia is this year's ASEAN chair.



Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet attended the negotiations, held at the Malaysian prime minister's official residence, near Kuala Lumpur.



A joint statement issued by the governments of Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand also says the two sides agreed to convene an informal meeting of regional military commanders on Tuesday morning.



US officials also took part in the peace talks, after President Donald Trump reached out to both sides. Representatives from China also attended the meeting.



Fighting between Thai and Cambodian forces broke out last week. More than 30 people, including civilians, were reportedly killed.
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Quiz 1:
Which country is currently chairing ASEAN?
A. Thailand
B. Cambodia
C. Malaysia
D. Vietnam

Answers: Quiz 1: C

Quiz 2:
Where did the peace talks for the truce between Thailand and Cambodia take place?
A. The Thai Prime Minister's official residence
B. The Cambodian Prime Minister's office
C. The White House in Washington D.C.
D. The United Nations headquarters in New York

Answers: Quiz 2: A

Quiz 3:
Who mediated the peace talks for the truce between Thailand and Cambodia?
A. President Donald Trump
B. Chinese representatives
C. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
D. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

Answers: Quiz 3: C