#Gravitas The world witnessed its highest number of state-based conflicts since World War II in 2025.  A new study released by the Peace Research Institute of Oslo also reported a major surge in attacks targeting civilians.


War Across World Takes Conflict to Highest Level Since 1946

A trend of coups that began in 2020 in the region once infamously known as "the coup belt", continued this year. Armed conflict loomed large across the continent, especially in Somalia, Nigeria, Mozambique, Burkina Faso and Mali. While the Sahel and DRC may still see worsening of conflict, in the closing months of 2022 it finally appears that the conflict in northern Ethiopia may be coming to an end. This could set a precedent of paving the way for a successful and sustainable peace. Here's a look back at some of the wars that made headlines in Africa.

World of Africa | 2022: Year of conflicts, coups & truce | Year Ender 2022

China is one nation which has had territorial disputes with almost all its neighbours. China’s conflicts with world powers and high-ambitions in the Indo-Pacific have been a cause of concern for most leaders across the world. But, as China strives for world-domination...the irony is that all its conflicts, efforts and investments are going in India’s favour. A report by Shivan Chanana.

How China’s threats, conflicts and ambitions are accelerating India’s growth instead | WION Originals

U.S. is the largest arms supplier in the world. American military equipment and technologies are state of the art and always in demand. U.S. happily supplies to meet that demand – even if it comes from nations in conflict, or repressive regimes. There's always the bugle of 'democratic values' used by the US, but is U.S. promoting peace Or fuelling conflicts? to keep its defence industrial complex thriving?

U.S: Fuelling conflicts by arming the world?

Climate change often takes a back seat on an international level, why doesn't it share the same stage as wars and the pandemic. Fiji's defense minister asks a similar question, watch to know more on this.

Fijian Minister's says climate change bigger challenge than conflicts

With 3 conflicts looming in 3 different parts of the world, America's global leadership is being put to the test. To overcome these conflicts, Joe Biden will need allies. But Washington's recent adventurism near Lakshadweep sends mixed signals. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: US needs to reboot alliance politics

More than two decades after Hong Kong returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997, a long border fence still threads between mainland China and the city.

Tranquil borderlands of Hong Kong caught in timewarp as China booms

Pope Francis used his Christmas message on Wednesday to denounce attacks on Christians in Africa and prayed for victims of conflict, natural disasters and disease in the world's poorest continent.

Pope decries conflicts, 'extremist' attacks in Africa amid Burkina Faso mourning

“Am I a Hindu or a Muslim?” “What do you think?” “I don’t know. Maybe a Muslim.” “Why do you say so?” “I don’t know.” “Why do you ask?” “My judo teacher asked me.

Why India is conflicted

Lebanese protesters demanding the overthrow of their country's elite returned to the streets on Sunday (November 3) evening in the largest numbers since the government was toppled and hours after opposing supporters of President Michel Aoun staged a big rally.

'Come on Beirut, revolt' - Lebanon's protesters return to streets

Why the conflict between Turkey and Kurds started?

The Story of The Turkish-Kurdish Conflict

US and Chinese officials will restart trade talks at the end of this week, but any agreement the world's largest economies carve out is expected to be a superficial fix.

Trade talks seen as unlikely to mend US-China divide

President Donald Trump faces a key decision this week on whether to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, potentially reversing years of United States policy and drawing a furious response from the Palestinian leadership and the Arab world

Turkey warns of 'catastrophe' if US recognises Jerusalem as Israel capital

The man expected to be voted in as the next UN secretary-general tomorrow says 'migration is necessary, better to organise it'

Migration is a solution to global problems: Antonio Guterres

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