US-Brokered Ceasefire Halts India-Pakistan Exchange

A US and Saudi Arabia-mediated ceasefire between India and Pakistan came into effect on May 10, 2025, following the most serious military exchange between the two nuclear powers since Kargil. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Arabia's diplomatic back-channel reportedly played key roles. Both sides claimed success; the underlying triggers — Kashmir, cross-border militancy — remained unresolved.