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One dead in ‘riot’ in western Iran: State TV
One person was shot dead when rioting erupted in western Iran late Thursday in sympathy with the drought-hit province of Khuzestan which has seen a ... Middle East -
Iran using unlawful force in water protest crackdown: Rights groups
Iran is using unlawful and excessive force in a crackdown against protests over water shortages in its oil-rich but arid southwestern Khuzestan ... Middle East -
S.Korea’s Moon seeks international litigation over Japan’s Fukushima water decision
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called for officials to examine ways to bring Japan’s decision to release water from its Fukushima nuclear ... World News -
Coronavirus in water: Risk of transmission varies between pools, lakes, oceans
As the summer heat kicks in and COVID-19 restrictions ease, many may be planning on heading for a swim to cool off, but experts have warned that ... Coronavirus -
New app predicts water-related conflict up to year in advance
Conflicts over water are likely to flare up in Iraq, Mali and India in the coming year, according to the developers of an app launched on Thursday ... Variety -
Hong Kong police fire water cannon at protesters for first time
Hong Kong police on Sunday fired water cannon towards protesters for the first time in a significant escalation in clashes that have rocked the city ... World News -
Quarter of world’s population facing extreme water stress
Nearly a quarter of the world’s population lives in 17 countries facing extremely high water stress, close to “day zero” conditions ... World News -
Water-stressed Pakistan looks for billions in donations to build dams
As Pakistan faces worsening water scarcity - and trouble sourcing international cash for hydropower dams it says it needs - it has turned to an ... Features -
Ethiopia expects Nile dam to be ready to start operation in late 2020
Ethiopia’s $4 billion dam project on the River Nile, which has been beset by construction delays and criticism from Egypt, will start initial ... Economy -
ANALYSIS: The disaster of drought and water shortage crisis in Iran
Iran is currently suffering from shortage and lack of water and certain policies have been put in place by the Iranian government that put the country ... Features -
How Arabs can tackle food security
Arab states are particularly susceptible to food shortages and food-price shocks. Besides, recent prognoses reveal that Arab countries will be ... Middle East -
18 Iranian MPs resign over water crisis in Isfahan
Eighteen members of Iran’s parliament collectively resigned in protest to the cancellation of water supply projects in the city of Isfahan from ... World News -
Water geopolitics in the Middle East
In the 21st century, the Middle East will witness a new and unalike kind of war. Despite economic pressures, ethnic and sectarian dissections, ... Middle East -
EU’s Iraq ambassador gets sick after consuming polluted water in Basra
The European Union’s ambassador to Iraq said Thursday he had become sick in the city of Basra from polluted water, which has seen tens of ... Variety -
Once great legacy of Arabs, India reviving ancient underground water channels
One of the great legacies of Arabs and Persians to the world, the Qanat (Arabic for conduit) or Karez (Persian for smaller channels) system of ... Features -
Water pollution lays waste to Iraq's oil-rich south
Rising salinity and toxic waste in the waters of Basra is not only killing off the fish population but also intoxicating thousands of inhabitants. Reports -
Time to focus on water management in Arab world as source of growth and stability
In Gaza, the drinking water tastes like seawater. Years of neglect and poor management, due in large part to recurring conflicts, has led to the ... Middle East -
More than 2 mln cubic meters of desalinated water for pilgrims
Saudi National Water Company (NWC) has announced its readiness to provide pilgrims at the holy sites with the necessary amounts of desalinated water ... Gulf -
In parched Afghanistan, drought sharpens water dispute with Iran
Rafiqullah Dawoodzai says his fields were too dry to sow crops this year, the first time he has skipped a growing season in more than 40 years. The 60 ... Features -
India’s ‘worst water crisis in history’ leaves millions thirsty
Weak infrastructure and a national shortage have made water costly all over India, but Sushila Devi paid a higher price than most. It took the deaths ... Features -
How Iran’s catastrophic water policy can lead to waves of climate refugees
In the past two weeks, south-western cities of Iran – historically known as Arabistan (Khuzestan officially) – have been witnessing ... Features -
Thirsty to thriving? Parched Pakistani port aims to become a new Dubai
For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port ... Economy -
UN: Earth is losing plants, animals and clean water at a dramatic rate
Earth is losing plants, animals and clean water at a dramatic rate, according to four new United Nations scientific reports that provide the most ... Variety -
Why is the largest lake in the Middle East drying up?
Lake Urmia, which is situated in Iran and is one of the largest lakes in the Middle East, is consistently monitored by a number of environmentalists ... Features -
PHOTOS: Russian tourist delivers baby in Red Sea during Egypt holiday
Photos of a woman giving birth in Egypt in the Red Sea in the South Sinai Governorate went viral on social media after a Russian tourist snapped ... Variety -
Indonesia's next goal: making world dirtiest river’s water drinkable
The scabies on Indonesian rice farmer Yusuf Supriyadi's limbs are a daily reminder of the costs of living next to the "world's dirtiest ... Economy -
Acidic taste? Rumors over bottled water in Dubai flood social media
Rumors spreading on social media regarding the “acidic” taste of bottled water in Dubai have been quashed by authorities.The rumors ... Healthy Living -
WATCH: Saudi Crown Prince thanks water plant operators in surprise visit
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman surprised workers at a desalination plant in Jeddah on Wednesday to thank them for the work they do every day. ... Variety -
By its own admission, Qatar says it only has two days of fresh water in reserve
Qatar, which imports 90 percent of its food, is ignoring or failing to face a critical and vital reality as Doha’s fresh water reserves can only ... Features -
WATCH: A dramatic pipe explosion causes severe damages
This is the moment an underground water pipe exploded, sending rocks and soil flying and damaging nearby cars and buildings. The huge bulge of ... World News