Pakistan, May 8 -- US President Donald Trump has expressed his hope that India and Pakistan will put an end to their escalating conflict, urging both sides to stop their "tit-for-tat" attacks. Speaking from the White House, Trump emphasized that he was ready to offer assistance to help mediate and bring an end to the violence between the two nuclear-armed nations. He stated, "It's so terrible, and if I can do anything to help, I will be there."

Trump's comments come amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, following missile strikes launched by India in retaliation for an attack it blames on Pakistan. These missile strikes have resulted in at least 43 deaths and have further fueled the long-standing rivalry between the two nations...