Conflict and War

Conflict and WarTaliban reward suicide bombers' families

Contrary to their bid for international recognition, the Taliban have promised land and given money to the families of suicide bombers who attacked the US.

Samya Kullab

Conflict and WarEthiopia denies air strikes on TPLF rebels

The Tigrayan People's Liberation Front says Ethiopian military air strikes have hit the capital of the country's Tigray region.

Alison Williams and Andrew Heavens

Conflict and WarPowell dies of COVID-19 complications

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell has died from COVID-19 complications, his family says in a statement on his Facebook page.

Will Dunham and Arshad Mohammed

Conflict and WarEx-US secretary of state Colin Powell dies

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell has died from COVID-19 complications, his family says in a statement on his Facebook page.

Susan Heavey

Conflict and WarIsrael accused of killing former Syrian MP

Damascus has accused Israeli forces of shooting dead former Israeli prisoner-turned-Syrian MP Medhat Al-Saleh while he was walking in his village in Syria.

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Conflict and WarTwo dead in Kashmir as violence escalates

Violence in Indian-controlled Kashmir has ramped up with militants shooting dead two migrant labourers.

Fayaz Bukhari

Conflict and WarLebanon mourns 7 killed in Beirut battles

Lebanon mourns the seven killed in gunbattles that erupted on the streets of Beirut in response to an investigation into the city's port explosion last year.

Sarah El Deeb

Conflict and WarNearly 50 dead in Afghan mosque attack

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a mosque suicide attack in southern Afghanistan that left 47 dead.

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Conflict and WarMosque blast kills 33 in Kandahar

At least 33 people have been killed in a blast at a Shi'ite mosque in the Afghan city of Kandahar.

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Conflict and WarPalestinian shot dead on West Bank

A Palestinian who was throwing petrol bombs on a West Bank street near Bethlehem has been shot dead by soldiers, the Israeli army says..

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‘The Taliban can’t manage the health systems’

In this series people across the world share stories of their struggle to survive COVID. This week, a journalist reveals how the Taliban takeover has pushed Afghanistan’s health system to the brink.

Miriam Fisher

Tensions eruptSix killed in gunfire at Lebanon protest

At least six Lebanese Shi'ites have been killed in Beirut after gunfire erupted during a protest against a judge probing the city's deadly 2020 port blast.

Maha El Dahan and Tom Perry and Laila Bassam

Conflict and WarExplosions and shooting rock Beirut

A protest against the judge investigating the 2020 Beirut port blast has turned violent, with gunfire killing at least one person and explosions reported.

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Conflict and WarSyria allies vow response to Israel attack

Iran-backed groups in Syria have vowed retgaliation following Israeli strikes on Palmyra which caused casualties.

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Conflict and WarEthiopian offensive in north intensifies

A Tigrayan spokesman says an air and ground offensive by Ethiopian troops and allies against rebellious forces from the northern Tigray region is intensifying.

Maggie Fick

Conflict and WarTurkey angry with US over Syria attacks

Turkey says it will take action over cross-border attacks by Syrian Kurdish YPG militia and demands that the US stops its backing them.

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Conflict and WarState of emergency called in Chile's south

A state of emergency has been declared in two regions of southern Chile in a bid to dampen down decades of violence and conflict.

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‘Crucial’PM and world leaders call for unified Taliban stance

Scott Morrison has called for world leaders to live up to commitments of continued international support for the Afghan nationals and their freedoms since the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan.

Kimberley Caines

Conflict and WarNorth Korean soldier in blue creates buzz

A North Korean photo featuring a soldier clad in blue has generated a buzz on social media.

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Conflict and WarTroops kill suspected militants in Kashmir

Five suspected militants have been killed in two clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police say.

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Virtual summitAfghanistan can’t be a ‘safe haven’ for terrorism: PM

Australia will join in a virtual G20 meeting tonight to discuss concerns over Afghanistan, and the need for allies to ‘work together’ to support the now Taliban-run country.

Sarah Ison

Conflict and WarKim vows 'invincible' military, slams US

The US has been accused of stoking tension on the Korean peninsula with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un promising an "invincible military" to defend his nation.

Hyung-Jin Kim

Conflict and WarNew Ethiopia attack on Tigray forces: TPLF

Tigray rebels says Ethiopia's army has launched a new ground offensive against the group's forces.

Katharine Houreld

Conflict and WarSeven dead in Kashmir gun battles

Gun battles in Indian Kashmir have killed at least five Indian soldiers and two militants.