The first word of the truce came from President Trump, who announced that the two countries had reached a "full and immediate ceasefire," after talks mediated by the U.S.

A fragile ceasefire was holding between India and Pakistan on Sunday, after hours of overnight fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours, as U.S. President Donald Trump said he will work to provide a solution regarding Kashmir.

The ceasefire comes after the Indian and Pakistani militaries targeted each others’ bases. World powers including China, Saudi Arabia, and the Group of Seven had urged a dialog after dozens of