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Trump co-signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement

14 Sept 16:17 Key points summarised by AI

US President Donald Trump co-signed a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia in Malaysia, aiming to end a bloody border dispute that caused over 40 deaths and displaced 300,000.
The agreement, also signed by the Thai and Cambodian Prime Ministers, includes the release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war and a mutual commitment to refrain from the threat or use of force.
To ensure lasting peace, the deal outlines plans for establishing regional observers in conflict areas, withdrawing heavy weapons, and demining the shared borders to prevent future violations.
During his Asia tour stop, Trump also announced separate major trade deals with Cambodia and a critical minerals agreement with Thailand.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.