With rare earths, deft diplomacy (and ample flattery), Pakistan shows how to deal with Trump 2.0

world • 10/18/2025

As US President Donald Trump took a victory lap in front of world leaders following the Gaza ceasefire on Monday, he gave a shout-out to Pakistan’s top soldier, calling him his “favorite field marshal.”

As US President Donald Trump took a victory lap in front of world leaders following the Gaza ceasefire on Monday, he gave a shout-out to Pakistan’s top soldier, calling him his “favorite field marshal.” He then relinquished the podium to allow Pakist... [8323 chars]