US President Donald Trump received a fighter jet escort into Malaysian airspace as he arrived for a multi-day Asian tour. He is set to witness the signing of a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia, a ceremony rescheduled due to the passing of Thailand's Queen Mother.
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