New Delhi, April 8 -- The US, Israel, and Iran have agreed on a 15-day ceasefire after 40 days of war, bringing a pause to one of the most consequential conflicts in recent times. The US and Iran are expected to meet in Islamabad in the coming days for the Pakistan-facilitated peace talks.

The world has reacted positively to the ceasefire announcement, with most expressing hopes for a peaceful, long-term settlement for the conflict that nearly threatened to destabilise the global economy.

This optimism was also evident in global media coverage of the ceasefire announcement.

Western media outlets like CNN and DW focused on the conditional nature of the truce, emphasising President Trump's demand for the "complete, immediate, and safe op...