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Water Crisis

The Caspian’s silent crisis: A sea retreating before our eyes – PHOTOS

The Caspian Sea, long seen as a stable natural, economic and transport resource for the region, is changing rapidly. Its falling water level is no longer a topic only for scientists and environmentalists. Today, it has become an issue of national security, logistics, energy, fisheries, port infrastructure and the future of coastal cities. The problem is especially acute for Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan — two countries for which the Caspian is not just a sea, but a crucial element of economic development, international trade and geopolitical positioning.

20 May 2026-13:54
The global water crisis: Could water become the world’s most strategic resource in the 21st century?

For much of modern history, oil shaped global geopolitics, economic growth, wars, alliances, and industrial development. Today, however, another resource is increasingly emerging as one of the world’s most critical strategic concerns: water.

19 May 2026-23:28
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world’s most dangerous and politically sensitive water crises as climate change, shrinking glaciers, population growth, outdated infrastructure, and regional rivalries intensify pressure on the region’s limited water resources.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
Iraqi authorities move to contain massive river pollution crisis near Baghdad

Iraq’s environment minister said Tuesday that authorities have contained the pollution crisis affecting the Diyala and Tigris rivers, following days of emergency measures including water tanker deployments and coordinated action across multiple ministries and municipalities.

14 Apr 2026-16:18
Water crisis in India challenges beverage giants

India’s worsening water shortage is creating major challenges for global beverage companies operating in the country, especially in Rajasthan, one of the driest states.

26 Dec 2025-17:30
Tehran faces worsening water shortage, officials warn

Tehran is grappling with an intensifying water crisis as dam reservoirs reach critical lows, according to a senior sanitation official. Rainfall and dam inflows have decreased by nearly half, leaving most of the capital's reservoirs almost depleted.

01 Oct 2025-18:26
Netanyahu sends message to Iranians amid water crisis

Iran is grappling with a severe water crisis, but aid may be on the horizon from an unexpected source—if the "tyrants" are removed from power.

14 Aug 2025-02:00
Iran's Pezeshkian warns of looming water crisis

31 Jul 2025-21:38