Sat May 10 14:53:02 UTC 2025: ## Ceasefire Ends 96-Hour India-Pakistan Standoff
**NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD** – A tense 96-hour military standoff between India and Pakistan ended abruptly at 5 pm on May 10th with a ceasefire, averting what many feared could have escalated into a catastrophic nuclear conflict. The two nuclear-armed rivals engaged in a tit-for-tat exchange of fire, raising global alarm over the potential for widespread devastation. While details surrounding the immediate cause of the escalation remain scarce, the ceasefire brings a temporary reprieve from the brink of war. International observers expressed relief at the de-escalation, emphasizing the unacceptable risk posed by a potential nuclear exchange. The fragile peace leaves the world watching closely for signs of further escalation or a lasting resolution to the long-standing tensions between the two nations.
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