A fragile India-Pakistan ceasefire holds as Trump offers more help
A ceasefire between India and Pakistan was holding on Sunday (May 11) after both sides blamed the other for initial violations, as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to help the arch-rivals find a solution on the disputed Kashmir region. Diane To reports.
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