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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SEVERE COST ⟩ How to avoid expensive water damage before it's too late?

The article discusses the dangers of water leaks in homes, especially when they go unnoticed, and highlights the benefits of smart home security solutions in preventing such damage.

Mar 23 • 05:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Water leak can be very costly for apartment owners: here's how to save your wealth!

Water leaks can quickly escalate into major problems for apartment owners, and smart home security solutions can help detect them early.

Mar 21 • 10:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Himalayan glaciers melting twice fast, threatening billions- Report

A report reveals that Himalayan glaciers are melting at twice the rate they were in 2000, posing a threat to the water security of about two billion people.

Mar 20 • 19:06 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: 80 Percent of Rural Households Without Direct Water Access - World Water Report

A UN report reveals that a significant portion of rural households in Africa lacks direct access to water, highlighting critical global water inequality and its intersection with gender and poverty.

Mar 20 • 07:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Europe condemns Iranian 'random' strikes and calls for the neutralization of energy and water facilities

The European Council condemned Iran's 'random' military strikes in the Middle East and urged the protection of energy and water infrastructures.

Mar 19 • 23:16 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Iran war exposes Gulf economies' food, water vulnerability

The ongoing conflict in Iran has revealed the vulnerabilities of Gulf economies, particularly regarding their reliance on food and water security.

Mar 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Qatar's Amir to Macron: Targeting energy and water facilities is a threat to stability

The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressed concerns about attacks on energy and water facilities in a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron following an Iranian attack.

Mar 19 • 03:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

These 3 Lifelines of Pakistan... If Afghanistan Cuts Them Off, Water and Resources Might Cease!

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan could severely impact Pakistan's economy if Afghanistan cuts off key energy and trade lifelines.

Mar 17 • 06:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With rationing maintained, DAE announces measures against drought and cleaning of the Batalha River in Bauru

The Department of Water and Sewage of Bauru announced new measures to ensure water security amid continuing drought conditions.

Mar 16 • 18:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UP board adds new features to mark sheets, they won't tear or get damaged by water

The UP Board has introduced significant changes to the mark sheets for students, ensuring they are more secure and durable with 16 added security features.

Mar 14 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Can Water Become a Weapon of War in the Middle East?

Bahrain accused Iran of damaging a desalination plant in a drone attack, raising concerns about water security in the arid Gulf region.

Mar 12 • 21:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Jordan: Rocket debris falls in an inhabited area in Zarqa and damages a water line

Rocket debris has fallen in the inhabited area of Zarqa, Jordan, causing limited damage to a water line but no civilian injuries reported.

Mar 12 • 06:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

There is a good even more vital than oil and natural gas in the Middle East - and it is at risk as the war escalates

Desalination has become crucial for water supply in Gulf countries, but it is now threatened due to escalating conflicts in the region.

Mar 11 • 20:42 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

Attacks on water systems emerge as a dangerous new war threat in Middle East

Recent strikes on water desalination plants in the Middle East highlight a troubling new trend in warfare, with significant implications for civilian access to water.

Mar 9 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SO SAD ⟩ Abandoned pets in conflict zones: tied to lampposts and left without food and water

Increasing security tensions in the Middle East are leading to more pet abandonment in Dubai as people leave the area.

Mar 9 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Water may become the new target of war in the Middle East

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East sees attacks on water infrastructure, particularly desalination plants crucial for millions.

Mar 9 • 13:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Known security flaw threatened drinking water in Västerås – this is how the man got in and turned off the power

A 30-year-old man entered a crucial area for the power supply of Västerås' waterworks and caused a total power outage, leading to serious threats to the city’s drinking water supply.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The most dangerous front in the war? Drinking water - Why desalination plants are being targeted

The conflict in the Middle East has escalated to involve drinking water resources, with a drone attack causing damage to a desalination plant in Bahrain, amidst ongoing strikes on critical energy installations.

Mar 8 • 17:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

“The Real Strategic Resource of the Middle East”: What Lies Behind the Alarm from the CIA

The CIA warns that the most crucial resource in the Middle East is not oil or gas, but rather freshwater, which poses significant national security challenges in a predominantly arid region.

Mar 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Silent Water Crisis: Why Saltwater Intrusion is the New Enemy of Food Security

Saltwater intrusion, exacerbated by climate change and overexploitation, is becoming a significant threat to food security in developing countries around the world.

Mar 6 • 12:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Eimantas Kirkliauskas. Day X in Water Management: Have Security Requirements Gone Too Far?

The article discusses the challenges and implications of stringent security requirements for water management infrastructure in Lithuania.

Mar 4 • 13:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Strong Attack on Iranian Ship... More Than 100 People Submerged in Water

An Iranian ship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka was attacked by a submarine, leading to over 100 individuals missing and several injured.

Mar 4 • 11:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kapo's struggle against Russian-Israeli businessman: I am not an FSB agent!

Sergei Uger, a Russian businessman residing in Israel and owner of a major mineral water factory, insists he is not an FSB agent after the Estonian security police (Kapo) revoked his e-residency due to suspicions regarding his interests in Estonia.

Mar 2 • 22:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Evening Show discusses the water crisis in Gaza, Geneva negotiations, and security in Sweida

The Al Jazeera program addresses pressing issues such as the water crisis in Gaza, advancements in US-Iran negotiations in Geneva, and rising security concerns in Sweida, Syria.

Feb 26 • 19:45 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Israel partnership sparks hope as drought ravages Somaliland farms

Farmers in Somaliland are struggling with severe drought and water shortages, impacting their crop yields and food security, but partnerships aimed at improving water management may offer some hope.

Feb 26 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latgale's Security: Air, Land, Water, Minds. What Has Been Achieved, and What Still Needs to Be Done?

The article explores the evolving security situation in Latgale, Latvia, amidst the geopolitical threats posed by neighboring Russia and Belarus over the past four years.

Feb 26 • 10:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Terrifying moment caught on camera as road collapse suddenly swallows vehicles in busy intersection

A dramatic road collapse in Omaha, Nebraska, captured on security cameras, swallowed two vehicles at a busy intersection but resulted in no injuries as the occupants escaped in time.

Feb 26 • 00:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Egypt denies granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea and reaffirms its position on the Renaissance Dam

Egypt has denied reports claiming it is willing to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for concessions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations.

Feb 24 • 19:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Survival List! These Foods Are the Foundation of Every Crisis Stockpile

The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining a crisis stockpile of food and water for unexpected situations.

Feb 23 • 15:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KAPO intervened: Estonia revoked e-residency from Russian mineral water businessman

Estonia's Ministry of the Interior announced that e-residency was revoked from businessman Sergei Uger due to security concerns.

Feb 23 • 14:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government wants to change rules on water management of Belo Monte

The federal government of Brazil plans to change water management rules impacting the operation of the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant to enhance energy security.

Feb 21 • 18:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Burkina Faso: several dozen deaths in a new jihadist attack near Fada N'Gourma

A new jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso resulted in between 60 and 70 deaths, targeting a base of the combat units responsible for water and forest protection.

Feb 19 • 04:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Salomón Jara announces High Impact Plan with concrete actions in health, security, water, and roads

Governor Salomón Jara Cruz of Oaxaca has announced a High Impact Plan focusing on improvements in health, security, water access, and road infrastructure.

Feb 18 • 22:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Algeria Accelerates Water Desalination Plants Project Worth One Billion Dollars

Algeria is hastening the implementation of a billion-dollar project to construct water desalination plants in drought-prone areas to enhance agricultural water supply.

Feb 18 • 08:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AU Elects New Bureau of Assembly of Heads of State, Government

The African Union elected President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi as the new Chairperson for 2026 during its 39th Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, focusing on water security.

Feb 16 • 05:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in New Mexico: the state announced 26 million dollars for brackish water projects

New Mexico announced an investment of over $26 million to fund brackish water projects, aiming to enhance water security and diversify water sources amid climate challenges.

Feb 15 • 00:05 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

39th African Union Summit in Ethiopia: Water, Security and AI on the agenda

The 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa focuses on water access, security, and the call for Africa's permanent representation on the UN Security Council.

Feb 14 • 09:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union At a Glance Water Security Is a Strategic, Development, Peace, and Climate Issue

The 39th Assembly of the African Union emphasizes the importance of water security as fundamental to development and climate issues, especially given the statistics of millions lacking access to water and sanitation.

Feb 13 • 14:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Water security and sanitation top the agenda at the African Summit

The 39th African Union summit in Addis Ababa focuses on water security and sanitation amid various regional and international challenges.

Feb 13 • 11:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AU Summit - African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for 39th Assembly

African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, focusing on sustainable water availability and sanitation systems.

Feb 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Kanasín landfill will remain closed after the Federal Court ruling

A Federal Court ordered the provisional suspension of the Kanasín landfill due to concerns it poses a risk to the aquifer supplying Mérida.

Feb 12 • 04:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Executive Council of the African Union Discusses Security and Water Issues Ahead of the African Summit

The African Union's Executive Council convenes in Addis Ababa to discuss critical issues of water, peace, and security before the upcoming summit.

Feb 11 • 09:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's administration holds public consultation for water security projects

The São Paulo government extends the public consultation for its water security project for the PCJ river basin until the 25th of this month to gather community suggestions.

Feb 8 • 21:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Smotrich: The Cabinet Approved Expanding Enforcement in Areas A and B, Including Civil Matters

Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that the security cabinet has approved expanding enforcement operations in Areas A and B, including regulatory measures on water violations and archaeological sites, alongside easing land sales to Jews in the West Bank.

Feb 8 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Outsourced employee caught throwing water on man in front of hospital in Ji-Paraná, RO; watch VIDEO

A contracted security service provider at the Municipal Hospital of Ji-Paraná was filmed pouring water on a man sleeping on a bench outside the facility and then forcibly removing him.

Feb 6 • 20:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NVE expects high electricity prices this winter

Norway's Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) anticipates high electricity prices during winter due to depleted water reservoirs and low snow levels in southern mountains, but reassures that they are not concerned about supply security.

Feb 4 • 20:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Festival Pernambuco My Country - Carnival will feature shows by João Gomes, Alcione, Belo and more; see free programming

The 2026 Carnival in Pernambuco will include enhanced security and water supply, special bus lines, and free concerts featuring artists like Alcione, Belo, and João Gomes, among others.

Feb 4 • 17:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Swedish Drinking Water Linked to Russian-Owned Technology

Swedish municipalities and companies have conducted business with a firm associated with Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, close to President Vladimir Putin, which raises concerns about national security.

Feb 3 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

FF.A.A. assures that operational conditions are maintained for personnel assigned to the Encounter prison

The Armed Forces have confirmed that adequate operational conditions are maintained for personnel assigned to the Encounter prison, providing them with housing, food, water, and medical care under established protocols.

Feb 3 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Rain of investments from the EIB: 3.5 billion euros in the Greek economy

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has funded the Greek economy with 3.5 billion euros in 2025, reflecting a decisive increase in support for climate resilience, water infrastructure, energy security, and real economic development.

Feb 3 • 10:53 UTC

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