Trump Announces Full and Immediate Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan After U.S.-Mediated Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire following U.S.-mediated talks. The announcement comes after weeks of escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, marked by missile strikes, drone attacks, and artillery fire. The ceasefire agreement was confirmed by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who noted that Saudi Arabia and Turkey also played significant roles in facilitating the deal. The conflict had intensified following a gun massacre of Indian tourists last month, which New Delhi attributed to the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba, a UN-designated terrorist organization. Pakistan has denied these allegations. The ceasefire is set to take effect at 5 pm (1130 GMT), with both countries agreeing to halt all military actions on land, air, and sea. This development follows a day that saw Pakistan retaliate against Indian air bases, which were attacked overnight. The clashes have resulted in the deaths of dozens of civilians on both sides.