UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday condemned accounts of “gruesome killings” of civilians in South Sudan, the destruction and poisoning of key water sources and fresh waves of mass ...
Iran has accused the United States of bombing a desalination plant on Qeshm Island. The country was already facing a severe water shortage.
Afghanistan is rarely associated with large scale infrastructure, yet a series of ambitious mega projects could reshape the country’s future. From the 285 km Kosh Tepa Canal designed to turn desert ...
On March 8, 2026, International Women's Day sees global marches and fundraisers calling for equal pay, reproductive rights ...
Oil is up 35%. Natural gas is up 70%. The reason involves a country you've never heard of, a pipeline that doesn't exist, and a crater that's been on fire since 1971.
Pakistani and Afghan forces launched multiple strikes at each other in cross-border clashes on Friday, and each side claimed to have killed dozens more enemy troops in what has been the deadliest ...
For the vast majority of Iran’s Afghan population, estimated at over 3.8 million as of early 2025, leaving is not a realistic option.
Central Asia’s prospects for critical mineral mining and transport connectivity will sink if the region cannot reach an agreement on water sustainability.
The Indus Waters Treaty withstood several armed conflicts and a huge loss of glaciers. It should serve as a blueprint for ...
In recent weeks, gold prices have reached record highs and sent markets rallying. However, in a remote corner of Afghanistan, unregulated artisanal gold mining (ASGM) threatens a key resource ...
In early 2026, the Harirud River Basin stands at a catastrophic crossroads. This 1,124-kilometer transboundary lifeline is in a state of “water bankruptcy.” Over the last 30 years, average discharge ...
KABUL, 16 December 2025 – More than one in three children are facing severe hunger in Afghanistan this winter - an increase of 18% from a year ago - underscoring the urgent need for increased aid as ...