Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of sworn enemies Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday, touting the prospect of sealing a long-sought peace deal between the two regional rivals after decades of conflict.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev will attend a "Peace Signing Ceremony" at the White House, Trump posted Thursday on his Truth Social platform.

The latest US diplomatic push comes a day after Cambodia's prime minister announced he had nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump has repeatedly praised his own diplomatic efforts, saying he deserves the prize, while also voicing frustration about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the hunger plaguing Gaza during Isr...