Beijing may not have had troops on the ground, but as South Asia's two nuclear powers bared their teeth over Kashmir, China eyed opportunity in its own backyard

Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions.

India has accused Pakistan of breaking the ceasefire brokered with the help of the U.S., saying it is responding to the violations. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a press briefing where he confirmed a ceasefire agreement had been reached,