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Conflict & Security April 30, 2026 302 stories in this edition

Iran war puts strain on country's already battered economy

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Iran war puts strain on country's already battered economy

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The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have damaged the global economy, but Iran's own economy has been faltering for years.

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Global oil price hits 4-year high on concerns Iran war could worsen

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Global oil prices jumped to a four-year high of more than US$122 a barrel on Thursday, on concerns that the US-Iran war could worsen and lead to a protracted Middle East oil supply disruption that could hurt global econo...

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Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarines

ISLAMABAD, April 30 - Pakistan's Navy will be getting a fleet of advanced Chinese submarines, a statement from the military and a government official said on Thursday, a move to strengthen Islamabad's maritime security a...

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China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills

BEIJING, April 30 - China's military said on Thursday its naval and air forces held combat readiness patrols near the Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.

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Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon’s ‘Black Wednesday’?

Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.

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UK to tackle antisemitism ‘emergency’ as police probe double stabbing

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The British government on Thursday called antisemitism in the UK an “emergency”, and said it would spend millions increasing security around Jewish sites after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. The governm...

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Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risks

Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure

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