The historic June 12 summit in Singapore between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was a breakthrough moment in relations between Washington and Pyongyang. Now we want to know how the rest of East Asia will react, especially countries where North Korea’s nuclear program has threatened regional stability and security. While South Korea, China and Japan have different interests and positions on North Korea, all three of the Asian powers will be important players in efforts to implement the pledges made in Singapore.

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The latest tour by US officials to the Middle East is aimed at building up support for Washington’s yet-to-be announced plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace, much of which remains shrouded in secrecy. Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and top aide who was tasked last year with reviving the stalled peace process, along with Middle East Envoy Jason Greenblatt arrived in Jordan on Tuesday as part of a regional tour that also includes stops in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Israel.

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