India-Pakistan live: Ceasefire agreed after 'long night of talks' brokered by US; explosions heard hours after deal struck
Donald Trump has announced India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after talks mediated by the US. It comes after Pakistan fired missiles at military sites in India in retaliation for India's attacks on airbases. Listen to The Daily podcast below as you scroll.
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US reportedly moving B-2 bombers to Guam as Trump considers Iran strikes
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BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Pakistan plans to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
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The Independent
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- The Independent
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