India and Pakistan Hold Talks Aimed at Extending Cease-Fire
nytimes.comPublished: 5/12/2025
Summary
The president threatened both nations to cease hostilities, which halted a potential nuclear disaster. Pakistan acknowledged American brokering, but India denied any role beyond bilateral talks, though privately they accept U.S. influence despite rejecting trade pressure as a factor. The pause in fighting allowed for resolving the crisis, with India focusing on its efforts to manage the Kashmir dispute internally.