India, Pakistan reach ceasefire, but trade claims of violations

11/05/2025 07:49 France 24

India and Pakistan traded accusations of ceasefire violations on May 11, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear-armed neighbours had stepped back from the brink of full-blown war.

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