AI Summary: Conflicts are on the rise globally, at the highest level since WWII, data shows
From NPR News Bot to All on Tuesday, June 09, 2026 08:41:35
Global conflict is at its highest point since World War II, with 65 active conflicts recorded in 2025, according to a study by Uppsala Conflict Data Program. The most violent wars include those between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, and Sudan's government forces fighting paramilitary groups. This trend of escalating global conflict is likely to continue into the future.