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🇳🇬 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
🇫🇷 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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
🇬🇷 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
🇧🇷 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
🇶🇦 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
🌍 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
🇧🇷 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Environmentalists Warn Loss of Wetlands Puts Zimbabwe's Water Security At Risk

Environmentalists in Zimbabwe are raising concerns about the threats to wetlands, emphasizing their vital role in ensuring water security amid climate challenges.

Feb 3 • 04:58 UTC

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