The number of conflicts between states has reached its highest level since the end of World War II, an ominous study has revealed.

World conflicts hit peak in 2025: report

There were more state conflicts in 2025 than at any other time since World War II, a new study has found. Last year was also the third deadliest since the end of the Cold War.

There were more state conflicts in 2025 than at any other time since World War II, a new study has found. Last year was also the third-deadliest since the end of the Cold War.

The world saw the highest number of state conflicts since the Second World War in 2025, a study said on June 9, warning of a surge in attacks targeting civilians.

The number of conflicts between states has reached its highest level since the end of World War II, an ominous study has revealed.