Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:28am on 18 Aug 2025,Monday India Global
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington monitors India-Pakistan developments “every single day,” warning that ceasefires can collapse quickly. In an NBC interview, Rubio emphasized the fragility of ceasefires, citing global hotspots like Cambodia-Thailand and Ukraine. He stressed the goal is not just a temporary ceasefire but a lasting peace. In a separate Fox Business interview, Rubio praised President Trump’s peace efforts, referencing his claim of resolving India-Pakistan tensions. Trump has repeatedly asserted he mediated a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, offering trade incentives. However, PM Modi and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar denied any third-party intervention or trade-linked ceasefire, affirming India’s independent decision-making in halting military action. (PC: Reuters & DW)
