India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Trump Mediation, Following Pahalgam Attack Killing 26

India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following days of escalating military actions, including jet fighter, missile, drone, and artillery attacks. The agreement was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, who mediated the talks, and confirmed by officials from both countries. The ceasefire comes after a deadly attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 tourists, mostly Hindu men. India accused the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba of the attack, while Pakistan denied involvement and called for an independent investigation.

The conflict had escalated to the point of near-war, with both nations engaging in significant military operations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had been in contact with senior officials from both countries, urging them to de-escalate tensions. The ceasefire is set to take effect immediately, with both sides agreeing to stop all firing and military action on land, air, and sea, as confirmed by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.