A: Hey there, buddy! Heard any good news lately?
B: Not much, just the usual stuff. Why do you ask?
A: Well, it seems like President Trump has been busy. He says he's helping Thailand and Cambodia to talk peace!
B: No way! That's awesome! When did this happen?
A: It looks like military clashes have been going on in their disputed border since Thursday. But yesterday, Trump tweeted that he talked to the leaders of both countries.
B: Wow, that's serious! What did they talk about?
A: He said they discussed a trade agreement, but Trump won't make a deal if the fighting continues. He also wrote that they agreed to meet soon and sort out a ceasefire.
B: That sounds like a good start! I hope they can find peace quickly.
A: Yeah, me too! And if they do, Trump said he looks forward to making trade agreements with both countries.
B: That's great news for everyone involved. Let's hope it works out.
A: It's also sad that over 100,000 people have been displaced and many have lost their lives in these clashes. Malaysia even called the leaders to appeal for an immediate ceasefire.
B: Absolutely heartbreaking... I hope things get better soon.
A: Definitely! Let's keep our fingers crossed for them. Peace is always the best solution, right? 😊
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US President Donald Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to start ceasefire talks as he sought to mediate the conflict between the two countries.
Military clashes have continued in a disputed border region since Thursday.
Trump wrote on his social media account on Saturday that he had spoken to Cambodia's prime minister and Thailand's acting prime minister.
He added that he is currently working on a trade agreement with both countries, but said he would not make a deal with either country if they continue fighting.
Trump also wrote that the leaders had agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a ceasefire, and ultimately, peace.
The US President said he looks forward to concluding trade agreements with both countries when peace is achieved.
Border clashes have left 20 people dead and over 30 others injured in Thailand. Cambodia says 13 people were killed and dozens others wounded. More than 110,000 people on both sides have been displaced.
On Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called the leaders of both countries and appealed for an immediate ceasefire.
Malaysia currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Both Thailand and Cambodia are members of the regional group.
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Quiz 1:
Who is currently seeking to mediate the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?
A. The United Nations
B. US President Donald Trump
C. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
D. Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
In which year did the US President Donald Trump make this statement about Thailand and Cambodia?
A. 2021
B. 2020
C. 2019
D. 2018
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3:
How many people have been displaced due to the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia?
A. More than 50,000 people
B. More than 100,000 people
C. More than 200,000 people
D. More than 300,000 people
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 3: B
B: Not much, just the usual stuff. Why do you ask?
A: Well, it seems like President Trump has been busy. He says he's helping Thailand and Cambodia to talk peace!
B: No way! That's awesome! When did this happen?
A: It looks like military clashes have been going on in their disputed border since Thursday. But yesterday, Trump tweeted that he talked to the leaders of both countries.
B: Wow, that's serious! What did they talk about?
A: He said they discussed a trade agreement, but Trump won't make a deal if the fighting continues. He also wrote that they agreed to meet soon and sort out a ceasefire.
B: That sounds like a good start! I hope they can find peace quickly.
A: Yeah, me too! And if they do, Trump said he looks forward to making trade agreements with both countries.
B: That's great news for everyone involved. Let's hope it works out.
A: It's also sad that over 100,000 people have been displaced and many have lost their lives in these clashes. Malaysia even called the leaders to appeal for an immediate ceasefire.
B: Absolutely heartbreaking... I hope things get better soon.
A: Definitely! Let's keep our fingers crossed for them. Peace is always the best solution, right? 😊
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US President Donald Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to start ceasefire talks as he sought to mediate the conflict between the two countries.
Military clashes have continued in a disputed border region since Thursday.
Trump wrote on his social media account on Saturday that he had spoken to Cambodia's prime minister and Thailand's acting prime minister.
He added that he is currently working on a trade agreement with both countries, but said he would not make a deal with either country if they continue fighting.
Trump also wrote that the leaders had agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a ceasefire, and ultimately, peace.
The US President said he looks forward to concluding trade agreements with both countries when peace is achieved.
Border clashes have left 20 people dead and over 30 others injured in Thailand. Cambodia says 13 people were killed and dozens others wounded. More than 110,000 people on both sides have been displaced.
On Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called the leaders of both countries and appealed for an immediate ceasefire.
Malaysia currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Both Thailand and Cambodia are members of the regional group.
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Quiz 1:
Who is currently seeking to mediate the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?
A. The United Nations
B. US President Donald Trump
C. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
D. Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
In which year did the US President Donald Trump make this statement about Thailand and Cambodia?
A. 2021
B. 2020
C. 2019
D. 2018
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3:
How many people have been displaced due to the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia?
A. More than 50,000 people
B. More than 100,000 people
C. More than 200,000 people
D. More than 300,000 people
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 3: B
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250727_03/
Date: July 27, 2025
Created: 2025/07/28 07:02
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:12
Last Read: 2025/07/28 11:24