Donald Trump said India and Pakistan averted a potential nuclear war, crediting Modi and Pakistan’s army chief for the decision. India, however, denied any US mediation, asserting the ceasefire was reached through direct military channels during Operation Sindoor.

Washington: In a matter of hours, US President Donald Trump shifted from his claims of having "stopped" the war between India and Pakistan, and gave credit to "two very smart people, (who) decided not to keep going with that war that could have been a nuclear" one without claiming a mediatory role for himself.

Mr Trump’s lunch with Field Marshal Asim Munir represents a major boost in US-Pakistan ties. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.