局势

The situation is unclear at this hour.

Tensions remain high in the area. / Things remain tense in the area.

The authorities were unable to control events.

The tension has eased up.

The situation is deteriorating/worsening.

The situation grew more and more fraught.

international/world situation

tense situation; tension

fluid/stable situation

crux of the situation

aggravate/complicate the situation

create tension

stabilize/rectify the situation

size up the situation

feel out/cope with the situation

command/dominate the situation; have the situation in hand

alleviate/reverse/save the situation

observe/review the situation

analyse/investigate/study the situation