India said it had responded to 'unprovoked' small arms firing from Pakistan along the de facto border for the fourth consecutive night, as it deepens its search for militants in the region following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir.

China's Wang Yi has backed Pakistan's call for an independent probe into the recent attack in Kashmir. Meanwhile, India said troops from both sides exchanged fire for the fourth night in a row. DW rounds up the latest.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and expressed support for an impartial investigation.