India-Pakistan Ceasefire Announced Amid Global De-escalation Efforts

Amid escalating tensions and military confrontations between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, multiple global powers including the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf countries have actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire and de-escalate the conflict. US President Donald Trump announced a full and immediate ceasefire agreement following US-mediated talks, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaging senior officials from both nations to encourage direct communication and avoid miscalculations. China urged both countries to pursue peace through dialogue and pledged to mediate, while Saudi Arabia dispatched high-level officials to both India and Pakistan to facilitate talks and express condolences over recent losses. Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif highlighted ongoing daily communications with Gulf countries and China, emphasizing their support amid rising hostilities. Despite India's traditional stance against third-party intervention, these concerted international diplomatic efforts helped ease tensions after India responded to a terrorist attack with airstrikes, and Pakistan retaliated, escalating the conflict. Overall, the global community remains committed to promoting dialogue and restraint to prevent further escalation between India and Pakistan.