Overview
- President Donald Trump made the remark on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, saying he would resolve the dispute very quickly.
- Pakistan’s military reported new border clashes on Oct. 26 and said 25 militants from the group known as Fitna al-Hawāridj were killed.
- Delegations from Afghanistan and Pakistan held negotiations in Istanbul on Oct. 25–26, with further consultations expected.
- An immediate ceasefire was agreed in Doha on Oct. 18 during talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey, though violence has persisted.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of allowing militants to cross the border for attacks, a claim denied by Taliban authorities in Kabul.