Conflict & War
Live coverage and analysis of the world's armed conflicts — the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza and wider Middle East crises, and flashpoints from the Sahel to the South China Sea. Tracking battlefield developments, ceasefire diplomacy, sanctions and the humanitarian toll, with context on who is fighting, why, and what it means for global stability.
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What are Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan’s joint military capabilities?
The Mecca defence pact combines a top oil exporter, NATO's second-largest army and the only Muslim nuclear arsenal.…
Iran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?
Oil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait.…
Palestine weekly: Netanyahu hedges on Gaza roadmap
Attacks in Gaza slowed sharply this week even as Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.…
Future of southern Lebanon peacekeeping uncertain ahead of UNIFIL phase-out
Future peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.…
‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
After a drone crashes in Germany, fears of suspected Russian operations rise across Europe.…
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia…
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
Verdict relates to atrocities committed during the country’s 14-year civil war in which about 500,000 people diedA Syrian court has sentenced the coun…
Democratic progressives and establishment set to clash in more primaries – US politics live
Tuesday’s competitions in Wisconsin and Minnesota follow similar battles for the direction of the party, including last week in Michigan where progres…
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon picks raise questions over Trump family business ties
Two advisers have links to a venture fund co-investing in US defense companies that benefit from federal spendingPete Hegseth’s appointments to a key …
Seaside visitors going home earlier, traders say
Business owners believe people are spending fewer evenings and less cash in Skegness this summer.…
Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’
Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’…
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.…
Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.…
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.…
Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite
Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.…
Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on
Kurdistan Regional Government says 70 percent of its trade has been cut by the regional conflict.…
The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk
Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.…
A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies
New research from the March of Dimes says more than half of U.S. counties have no labor and delivery hospitals. One Black midwife tries to make a diff…
Bangladesh and India battle to save cricket series after political turmoil
Bangladesh and India white-ball series under threat due to tensions that arose when Bangladeshi PM Hasina toppled.…
Who is Atef Najib, former Syrian official sentenced to death with al-Assad?
Experts say this trial has been a test of Syria’s transitional justice.…
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict …
Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake
At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.…
East Libya military intelligence chief killed in car bomb
Prime minister of the Eastern Libyan government condemns killing of Major-General Fawzi al‑Mansouri.…
The secret economics inside the new Planet Money board game
From Nobel Prize-winning research to the Laffer Curve, Scabby the Rat, Veblen's peacock, and more — the economic ideas and inside jokes hiding through…
What to know about the US primaries in Connecticut, Vermont, and Alabama
Four redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.…
Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semifinal
Former world no 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Diana Shnaider to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina in Toronto.…
Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns
Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.…
Call with No10 gives us hope, PC Harper's mother says
Debbie Adlam says she does not want a "special case" for her son, but for killers of emergency workers to be exempt.…
How a murder case fuelled a culture war
How Luigi Mangione's case became a battleground in America's culture wars…
As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, India’s relationship with Israel deepens
An Amnesty International report reveals that the country is now a key part of Israel’s weapons supply chain. Plus, Assam floods, student anger spreads…