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Displaced Palestinian families live in makeshift tents and damaged buildings within the campus of the Islamic University of Gaza
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Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza

Following attacks in Israel led by the militant group Hamas on October 7, 2023, the Israeli army launched a devastating war in Gaza. A fragile ceasefire began in October 2025, but the humanitarian situation remains dire.

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April 15, 2026

Germany, UK warn the Iran war distracts from Ukraine

April 16, 2026

Iran war: White House mulling fresh talks with Tehran

April 15, 2026

Xi hails China-Russia ties, signals bigger role in Iran war

April 14, 2026

Sudan: Iran war prompts 'massive' food and fuel price hikes

April 14, 2026

Iran war: Trump warns Iran ships to steer clear of blockade

April 12, 2026

India news: Jaishankar discusses Middle East conflict in UAE

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Several fighter jets lined up on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln, set against an orange sky

Iran war shows swings in US military competency

Iran war shows swings in US military competency

While the US military pulls off elite missions, Donald Trump's shifting goals are creating a confusing Iran strategy.
ConflictsApril 16, 202608:47 min
This picture taken on October 10, 2017 shows a red party flag of the Chinese Communist Party, with several people seen in silhouette in front

What's at stake for China as Iran war drags on?

What's at stake for China as Iran war drags on?

As the conflict in the Middle East drags on, we examine what moves Beijing could take next.
PoliticsApril 15, 202615:33 min
A farmer attends to her crop in Haryana, India, standing in a field of large plants

Iran war triggers fertilizer crisis for India's farmers

Iran war triggers fertilizer crisis for India's farmers

As India's small-scale farmers face fertilizer shortages, how will delayed deliveries affect their livelihoods?
SocietyApril 15, 202602:46 min
A crowd of people walking on a street in northern Tehran in March 2023

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Weeks of war have wrecked Iran's industry, bringing many sectors to a standstill and hitting workers hard.
ConflictsApril 15, 2026
Indian students reportedly returning from Iran amid disruptions in parts of the Middle East arrive at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, on March 15

India's aviation boom hits turbulence amid Iran war

India's aviation boom hits turbulence amid Iran war

From longer routes to higher fares, the Middle East conflict is exposing vulnerabilities in India's airline sector.
ConflictsApril 15, 2026
Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.

Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint

Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint

Beijing is the largest buyer of Iranian oil, but it has so far been reluctant to be drawn into the conflict.
ConflictsApril 14, 2026
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A screen displays U.S. Vice President JD Vance addressing a press briefing in Islamabad

Iran war: What's next after Islamabad talks fail?

The United States and Iran did not reach a deal in Islamabad, but the talks were never likely to be a success.
ConflictsApril 13, 202604:05 min
Israeli PM Netanyahu presents a map of "The New Middle East" at the UN General Assembly in September 2023

Inside Israel's expansionist ambitions

Israeli settlers and ministers flirt with the idea of expanding the Israeli state. What's behind "Greater Israel"?
ConflictsApril 10, 2026
A MarineTraffic map shows arrows representing ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz by force is so dangerous

DW speaks to security analyst Megan Sutcliffe about the risks and realities of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
ConflictsMarch 31, 202609:06 min
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?

Pakistan's diplomatic visibility in the Iran war is rising as scrutiny increases over India's more cautious approach.
ConflictsMarch 31, 2026
A Chinese screenshot with a US military aircraft and a map

How China's propaganda is spinning the Iran war

One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.
ConflictsMarch 31, 2026
Israeli army soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank

An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law

The law, introduced by the far-right government, imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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