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Boston Globe
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- Boston Globe
Thailand and Cambodia dispute whether cease-fire is holding
Along the border area, it was unclear if fighting was continuing but signs of calm returned in places. Some families displaced by the fighting began returning to their homes. A Thai military spokesperson said Thailand halted all military activities as agreed upon but that Cambodian troops continued strikes and the Thai army responded with defensive action. 'Such actions represent a deliberate violation of the ceasefire and a serious breach of trust,' Major Gen. Vithai Laithomya said in a statement. Advertisement The Cambodian Defense Ministry denied the Thai account. 'After the ceasefire became effective, there has been no armed conflict on all front lines. This is the firm determination of the Cambodian leadership to implement the ceasefire,' ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata said. Military commanders from both sides are scheduled Tuesday to hold their first meeting after the ceasefire as agreed under the pact, she said. The meeting between the two national leaders Monday was hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as annual chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and held under U.S. pressure. Anwar called the ceasefire a 'vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security.' Advertisement Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. applauded the ceasefire declaration. 'President (Donald) Trump and I are committed to an immediate cessation of violence and expect the governments of Cambodia and Thailand to fully honor their commitments to end this conflict,' Rubio said in a statement. The fighting began Thursday after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers. Both sides blamed each other for starting the clashes, which have killed 35 people and displaced 260,000 people on both sides. Trump had warned that the U.S. might not proceed with trade deals with either country if hostilities continue, giving both sides a face-saving justification for halting the clashes. The 800-kilometer (500-mile) frontier between Thailand and Cambodia has been disputed for decades, but past confrontations have been limited and brief. The latest tensions erupted in May when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a confrontation that created a diplomatic rift and roiled Thailand's domestic politics. Sopheng Cheang reported from Samrong, Cambodia.
Axios
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- Axios
DOJ files misconduct complaint against federal judge
The Department of Justice filed a misconduct complaint against federal Judge James Boasberg"for making improper public comments about President Trump and his Administration," Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Monday. The big picture: The D.C.-based U.S. District Court chief judge has previously angered the Trump administration with his rulings on deportations. Boasberg has been the target of an impeachment effort by Trump and House Republicans after the George W. Bush-appointed judge questioned the administration's decision to disregard an order against the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelans. Driving the news: Bondi said on X that she had directed the DOJ to take the action because the judge's comments "have undermined the integrity of the judiciary, and we will not stand for that." Representatives for the DOJ did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment on what the complaint specifically refers to and Boasberg's chambers did not immediately respond to Axios' Monday night phone message seeking comment on the matter. Catch up quick: Boasberg raised the ire of the administration in March when he ordered that flights deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members should turn around. The White House said it ignored the judge's order because it was issued after the flights had already departed and left U.S. jurisdiction. The Trump administration defended its decision to follow through with the deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th century war time law. The president said Boasberg "should be IMPEACHED" over the matter — prompting Chief Justice John Roberts to issue a rare statement saying that impeaching a federal judge is "not an appropriate response" to disagreeing with a ruling. Meanwhile, Boasberg said in April that he found probable cause to hold the administration in contempt for defying his order.
Bloomberg
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- Bloomberg
Niinami on Trade Deal Impact on Japan Businesses
Tak Niinami, Chairman & CEO of Suntory Holdings, discusses his outlook for impact on Japanese businesses after the Trump administration and the Ishiba government agreed to a trade deal that would see 15% tariff rate Japanese imports including cars. It also includes a $550B Japanese investment in the US, increased purchases of US rice and other agricultural products, as well as higher defense spending. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)
