 "FirstUp: India, Pakistan to hold DGMO-level talks after ceasefire and other big news of the day")
The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of both India and Pakistan will hold talks today, following the ceasefire declared last week between the two nuclear-armed nations amid heightened tensions.
What else is planned for today?
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV is expected to speak with the international press today.
In South Korea, the official campaign period for the presidential elections begins today.
China will host leaders from South America, including Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, for a summit with the 33-member Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac).
Let’s take a look at the events:
India, Pakistan to hold DGMO-level talks
India and Pakistan agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire amid rising tensions on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced.
The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) from both countries are set to hold discussions today. Earlier on Saturday, Pakistan’s DGMO had reached out to his Indian counterpart, and the two sides agreed to halt all military activities, on land, at sea, and in the air.
An hour before the ceasefire announcement, India declared that any future act of terrorism by Pakistan would be treated as an act of war, with India responding accordingly.
This warning was significant as Pakistan had been carrying out drone and missile attacks on military installations and civilian areas in northern India over the past three nights. Most of these attacks were intercepted by India’s strong air defence systems.
However, despite the ceasefire announcement, Pakistan violated the truce as drones were spotted in parts of Jammu later that evening.
During a late-night press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the ceasefire had already been broken by Pakistan.
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More ShortsHe added that the armed forces had been ordered to respond firmly to any future violations along the International Border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pope Leo XIV’s key conference
History’s first American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV , will meet with the thousands of journalists today who covered the conclave ahead of his inauguration on Sunday.
The 69-year-old is the 267th occupant of the throne of St Peter. He will lead the Catholic Church’s global community of 1.4 billion people.
His first weekly address to followers will take place on May 21.
Other engagements include visiting three of Rome’s major basilicas. On May 20, he will go to St. Paul Outside the Walls. Later, on May 25, he will visit St. John Lateran and Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary Major), where Pope Francis is buried.
The formal inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV will take place in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, the Vatican confirmed.
Campaigning begins for South Korea presidential election
South Korea will hold a snap presidential election on June 3 to elect a successor to Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office after declaring martial law late last year.
The official campaigning period starts today and will continue until June 2, a day before the vote.
Public officials intending to contest must step down by May 4, which is 30 days ahead of the election.
Early voting is scheduled for May 29 and 30, five days before the country heads to the polls.
China to host Celac forum, Brazilian President to attend
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will attend a summit today and tomorrow (May 13) involving China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac).
Celac includes 33 countries from the region. Lula rejoined the bloc in 2023 after Brazil had stayed away for three years.
As part of his state visit to Beijing, Lula is expected to sign at least 16 bilateral agreements.
China is Brazil’s biggest trading partner, with Brazilian exports to China crossing $94 billion last year, according to the United Nations Comtrade Database.
Meanwhile, China is working to increase its political and economic role in Latin America, where several leaders have called for a united stand against US President Donald Trump’s global tariff measures.
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