1. Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced the collapse of their peace talks in Istanbul.
- The Afghan Taliban delegation accused Pakistan of trying to shift blame for internal security issues.
- The Pakistani defense minister stated that the failure was due to the Afghan delegation's refusal to sign a written agreement.

2. Violent clashes have occurred between Pakistani and Afghan forces near their border.
- These clashes follow a series of cross-border skirmishes in the region.
- Despite agreeing on an immediate ceasefire in October, both nations have threatened to respond decisively if attacked.

3. Observers suggest that there is currently no clear path towards de-escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.