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Trump Open to Meeting Kim; ASEAN Summit Ahead

10/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness to meeting Kim Jong Un, citing North Korea's limited phone service.
He suggested a reporter relay his willingness to meet.
He indicated willingness to recognize North Korea as a nuclear power.
He will visit Malaysia for an ASEAN summit, where East Timor becomes the bloc's 11th member.
ASEAN remains central to U.S. trade and strategy against China, while members worry about tariffs.

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness to meeting Kim Jong Un, citing North Korea's limited phone service.
He suggested a reporter relay his willingness to meet.
He indicated willingness to recognize North Korea as a nuclear power.
He will visit Malaysia for an ASEAN summit, where East Timor becomes the bloc's 11th member.
ASEAN remains central to U.S. trade and strategy against China, while members worry about tariffs.