Pakistan-India warDuring his address, Trump referred to last year’s Pakistan-India military confrontation, describing it as a rapidly escalating crisis between two nuclear-armed neighbours. He said he became acquainted with Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Munir at a time “when there was some fighting going on”. Gaza Board of PeaceThe Board of Peace meeting centred on efforts to stabilise Gaza following months of war. Ahead of the session, Trump announced that board members had pledged $5 billion, approximately £3.7 billion, towards reconstruction. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Washington on a three-day official visit at Trump’s invitation to attend the inaugural session.

Source: The Patriot February 20, 2026 12:29 UTC