Isolated confrontations have intensified over the past week into the sharpest escalation of violence between the two countries in years.

The Afghan Taliban has accused Pakistan of violating Kabul's "sovereign territory", describing it as an "unprecedented, violent, and provocative act". The allegation comes after two loud blasts were heard in the city late on Thursday.

Speaking about the Gaza peace plan and his upcoming visit to Israel, Trump said he intended to make all parties happy. He also announced plans to visit Egypt and meet with several regional leaders to discuss the Middle East situation.

Visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi Sunday firmly asserted control over the embassy here in New Delhi, indicating the Islamic Emirate’s flag flying in front

Trump, who had frequently repeated that he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize, said he didn’t do it for the coveted award but to save lives.

Pakistani officials say violent clashes have erupted between police and Islamists in the eastern city of Lahore.

Once operational, the mine is estimated to generate about $150bn in revenue over four decades. Since 1993 various international companies have tried to make the mine work. Financial, legal and political concerns stopped them.

Pakistan strongly rejects assertions and insinuations by the Interim Afghan Foreign Minister in India to divert attention from the presence of terrorist elements in Afghanistan. By making these baseless assertions, the Taliban regime cannot absolve itself of its responsibilities towards regional peace and stability, it added.