Dhaka, May 11 -- India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after four days of intense cross-border hostilities that left dozens dead and raised fears of wider conflict. The breakthrough follows high-level diplomatic intervention by the United States.

US President Donald Trump announced the development early Saturday on social media platform X, stating: "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence."

The announcement was later confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who revealed that over the preceding 48 hours, he and ...