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Water

Central Asia’s water crisis: Can the region avoid future conflict over shrinking rivers?

Water has always shaped the history, agriculture and political geography of Central Asia. Today, however, climate change, glacier melt and rising demand are transforming water into one of the region’s most urgent strategic challenges.

18 May 2026-23:18
Can Central Asia solve its growing water crisis before disaster?

Central Asia is facing one of the world’s most dangerous and politically sensitive water crises as climate change, shrinking glaciers, population growth, outdated infrastructure, and regional rivalries intensify pressure on the region’s limited water resources.

15 May 2026-13:17
Tehran water crisis deepens as consumption hits record levels ahead of summer

Tehran is facing an escalating water crisis as daily consumption in the Iranian capital has surged to nearly three billion litres, while reservoir levels have fallen to just 22% of capacity ahead of the summer season.

14 May 2026-17:23
Gaza Water Authority warns of severe environmental collapse amid worsening conditions

The Palestinian Water Authority in Gaza has warned of an unprecedented environmental disaster, describing a worsening situation driven by what it called a “triangle of danger” involving the spread of rodents, a collapsed sewage system, and a severe lack of medical care.

10 May 2026-16:35
Rhine water levels rise after rain, but shipping still restricted

Water levels along the Rhine River in Germany have begun to recover after recent rainfall, easing some of the disruption to cargo transport, but shipping conditions remain limited as vessels are still unable to operate at full capacity.

08 May 2026-12:44
Russia halts sales of another million bottles of Armenian mineral water

Russia has blocked the sale of more than one million bottles of Armenian Jermuk mineral water following a regulatory inspection that found violations in recent production batches.

30 Apr 2026-17:22
China-built water system boosts clean water access in Cambodia

The Battambang Water Supply System in northwest Cambodia’s Battambang province was inaugurated on Thursday, marking a significant upgrade aimed at expanding access to clean water and meeting rising demand in the region.

30 Apr 2026-15:56
Israel using water as a "weapon" in Gaza, MSF report warns

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said in a report released Tuesday that access to water in the Gaza Strip has been significantly reduced, citing extensive damage to infrastructure and continued restrictions on essential supplies.

28 Apr 2026-16:35
Russia halts sales of Armenian mineral water over safety concerns

Russia’s national labeling system, Honest Mark (Chestny Znak), has suspended the sale of specific batches of Armenian Jermuk mineral water across both physical and online retail stores.

28 Apr 2026-09:39
New study finds no link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ

Fluoride exposure from drinking water during childhood has no impact on IQ in adolescence or adulthood, a new study published Monday finds.

15 Apr 2026-10:11