President Donald Trump played a key role in brokering a peace settlement between Cambodia and Thailand, a development announced on October 26th, 2025, around 5:24 AM UTC. In conjunction with this peace initiative, President Trump also signed a critical minerals deal with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according to posts on X. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim publicly thanked President Trump for his direct involvement, stating that Trump personally called both prime ministers to urge a swift resolution. Ibrahim added, "You personally did call both Prime Ministers to urge for the speedy peace settlement... the world needs leaders who promote peace strongly," as reported on X. President Trump himself described the peace agreement as "A momentous day for all of Southeast Asia." These developments occurred during President Trump's Asia tour, following his arrival in Malaysia on October 26th, 2025. Previously, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced substantial new Russia sanctions on October 26th, 2025, describing them as "one of the largest sanctions that we have done against the Russian Federation," due to President Putin's lack of honest engagement. President Trump was also observed dancing at a Malaysian arrival ceremony shortly after 2:17 AM UTC on the same day.
