India and Pakistan Agree to Unprecedented Ceasefire After Decades of Tensions
India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire, halting the worst fighting in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbors, but it remains unclear if the truce will hold.

India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire on Saturday, halting the worst fighting in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbors, after a surprise escalation of violence earlier this week. The sudden truce came as a relief to many in the region and international leaders, who had been worried about the potential for more devastating conflict. However, whether the ceasefire will hold remains to be seen, with both countries maintaining troops along their border. The situation remains volatile, and tensions could escalate at any moment, sparking renewed violence and concern worldwide.