Armed conflicts worldwide hit record since WWII – report

The number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). Researchers found there were 65 state-based conflicts – involving at least one government actor – the highest number since systematic re…

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