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Iran spends 90 percent of its water on low-yield agriculture in a pursuit of self-sufficiency that exacerbates drought.Tehran, Iran – Authorities are scrambling to provide drinking water across Iran, particularly in the capital, Tehran, as Iranians grapple with the effects of multiple ongoing crises.If there is no rain by next month, water will have to be rationed in Tehran; in fact, the city of 10 million may even have to be evacuated, President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a speech on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iran dismisses US accusation of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexicolist…
Israel has faced calls to allow aid into northern Gaza through the crossing, which has been closed for two months.Zikim crossing, the main entry point into the devastated northern Gaza Strip, has been reopened to allow the flow of humanitarian aid into the region, according to Israeli officials.The announcement on Wednesday came two months after Israel shut the crossing, and followed repeated calls from United Nations aid agencies to allow aid to flow directly into the hard-hit northern part of Gaza.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4‘You can do anything’: Israeli war crimes in Gaza aired in UK…
Without robust, built-in health protections, sanctions kill civilians as surely as bombs and bullets, as Iran’s broken health system makes clear.In international diplomacy, economic sanctions are often portrayed as a clean and humane alternative to war, a supposedly civilised way to pressure governments into compliance with international law without shedding blood. Yet this reassuring narrative hides a devastating truth: sanctions can destroy the health and wellbeing of ordinary people. While they are intended to weaken regimes, they often end up crippling the targeted state’s ability to provide basic healthcare to the very citizens those measures claim to protect. The mechanisms…
Accident would add to more than 1,000 migrant deaths in central Mediterranean crossings this year.Forty-two migrants, including 29 from Sudan, eight from Somalia, three from Cameroon and two from Nigeria, have been missing at sea and presumed dead since their boat overturned off the coast of Libya, according to the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM).Their rubber vessel, packed with 49 migrants, capsized on November 3, six hours after departing the northwestern coastal town of Zuwara, the IOM said on Wednesday, citing survivors.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Greece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher…
Strategic projects in Aseer and partnerships with international luxury brands mark a major leap in developing the Kingdom’s diverse tourism landscape. RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector received a massive boost as the Kingdom’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) unveiled a series of high-value deals totaling SR2.9 billion ($773 million) at the opening of the TOURISE 2025 forum. The announcements signal aggressive government-backed efforts to accelerate the development of integrated tourist destinations, with a significant focus on transforming the Aseer region into a premier mountain destination. Luxury Train and New Hotel Brands Headline Deals A standout project is the agreement with Italian company…
The integration of Al Maktoum International Airport with Etihad Rail could allow for airport check-in from city train stations, revolutionizing passenger convenience. DUBAI: Dubai’s future mega-airport is set to become a central hub on the UAE’s national railway map, with plans to integrate the Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) directly with the Etihad Rail network. According to Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths, this strategic link is a cornerstone of the plan to create a truly seamless travel experience. “We foresee an eventual integrated system where passengers en route to the airport will be able to check their bags in at train…
A Turkish accident investigation has begun its work at the crash site in coordination with Georgian authorities.All 20 personnel on board a Turkish C-130 military cargo aircraft that crashed in Georgia close to its border with Azerbaijan have died, the Turkish Defence Ministry says, as investigators examine the cause of the accident at the site.The confirmation came on Wednesday, a day after the plane crashed after taking off from the nearby Azerbaijani city of Ganja.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Putin admits Russian role in 2024 Azerbaijani jet crash, offers redresslist 2 of 4Eleven killed in Kenya plane…
A devastating new UN report details a nation buckling under the weight of a forced population surge and economic freefall, with women facing systematic exclusion from work and aid. KARACHI – Afghanistan is caught in a devastating downward spiral, with nine out of ten families facing severe hunger and being forced into crushing debt to survive, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reported Wednesday. The findings depict a nation pushed “beyond its limits” by a combination of mass deportations, natural disasters, and a crippled economy under Taliban rule. The crisis has been dramatically worsened by the forced return of more than…
Captain insists his team will be ready for Australia despite a single warm-up match and a dismal 14-year record on Australian soil. PERTH: Defying criticism from cricket legends, England captain Ben Stokes has staunchly defended his team’s controversial preparation for the upcoming Ashes series, which hinges on just one warm-up match before the first Test in Perth on November 21. The decision to forgo multiple first-class fixtures against Australian state teams has been labeled a major risk by pundits like Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott, especially given England’s horrific recent record in Australia. The tourists have not won a Test series…
As the conflict with Hamas becomes Israel’s longest war, the psychological toll on its military is exploding, overwhelming official channels and fueling a rise in suicide cases. SDOT YAM, Israel – The battle doesn’t end when soldiers leave the front lines. For a growing number of Israeli troops, the war has moved inward, manifesting as post-traumatic stress, debilitating anxiety, and a tragic rise in suicides. New data from Israel’s defense ministry reveals the depth of the crisis: nearly 11,000 soldiers have suffered “mental health injuries” since the war began on Oct. 7. This surge accounts for over a third of all…