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In Gaza, a mother's hunt for water lays bare a worsening health crisis
CAIRO/GAZA, July 21 - In pre-dawn darkness, Ibtisam Al-Helou leaves her tent on Gaza's seafront on a daily search for fresh water. The Mediterranean lies only a few steps away, but…
Iran claims attacks in strait of Hormuz; Houthis announce blockade of Red Sea shipping route – Middle East crisis live
Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships; Houthis in Yemen say they are imposing an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea Full repor…
U.S. Average Gas Price Returns to $4 a Gallon as Iran Crisis Escalates
A month ago, drivers were enjoying some relief at the pump after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Now, prices are rising again.…
Kerala power crisis: Regulatory panel urges KSEB to ‘improve’ electricity demand forecasts
Kerala's regulatory panel urges KSEB to enhance electricity demand forecasts to avoid financial liabilities and operational challenges amid a power crisis.…
Iran war, Myanmar crisis, South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks
MANILA, Philippines — Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philipp...…
Wild audio from hostage crisis involving two US Forest Service workers in California
A father and son were arrested for the kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service employees in rural northern California.…
Middle East crisis live: US launches new round of airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran after American troops killed
Fresh attacks comes after Iran’s supreme leader warned Washington would pay for ‘seeking to escalate’ the conflict Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian atta…
US strikes on Iran reportedly hit airport and bridges – Middle East crisis live
Southern rail station also attacked, Iranian media says, as IRGC claims to have destroyed US fighter jets stationed in Jordan US marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports…
Pilot crisis forces major airline to cut routes — hinting that more carriers could fall short
Another airline is forced to cut flights due to a lack of pilots.…
US strikes expand to northern Iran as Tehran fires on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan – Middle East crisis live
Iran reports explosions in several cities including capital while US military says it also hit and disabled tanker in strait of Hormuz US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as …
England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis
Vulnerable people more at risk as research finds only half of local authority plans require cooling strategies…
Trump threatens to strike Iran power plants unless deal reached – Middle East crisis live
Donald Trump claims shipping route is open for all except Iranian ships as US issues new Iran-related sanctions Tuesday Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid imp…
Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes; UAE says two tankers in strait of Hormuz hit by Iranian missiles
US military says latest strikes will ‘continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping’ in strait of …
He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him
Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. There have been at least four deadly shootings related to the task force.…
Middle East crisis live: Iran says launching retaliatory actions after fresh wave of US strikes
Iran has sought to establish a permanent system for collecting fees in the strait of Hormuz and warned vessels not to sail without its authorisation Bahrain’s interior ministry ins…
South Africa: Displaced Migrants Face Severe Healthcare Crisis Amid Xenophobic Violence, Warns MSF
Médecins Sans Frontières says thousands displaced by anti-migrant violence are struggling to access healthcare, shelter and medication, while the government insists conditions at r…
Nigeria: Abuja's Housing Crisis - Why Affordable Homes Stay Out of Reach for Low Paid Workers
Analysis - Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital city, has witnessed remarkable urban growth since its development in the 1980s. The city's population has increased from 776,298 in 2006…
Nigeria: Nigeria Designed the Cure for Its Electricity Crisis. It Stopped Administering It Halfway.
Analysis - Ask anyone who has lived in Nigeria what NEPA stands for, and they will tell you it stands for Never Expect Power Always. The National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) wa…
An Ancient Solution to Our Modern Crisis of Attention
Russia’s economy faces crisis as Kremlin considers pension seizure
Economic instability in Russia could lead to political shifts, potentially affecting Putin's presidency and altering geopolitical dynamics. The post Russia’s economy faces crisis a…
Iran attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live
Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE reportedly came under attack as Tehran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s top negotiator in the peace tal…
Maine contender to replace Platner grilled on response to public health crisis, Dem senator opposing his run
Sen. Tammy Duckworth opposed the Maine Senate bid by Nirav Shah, citing a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak at an Illinois veterans home that killed 13.…
Trump says Iran truce is ‘over’ as US hits 170 targets over two nights – Middle East crisis live
Interim truce looks increasingly precarious as Iran carried out retaliatory strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar Kuwait’s foreign ministry has issued a statement condem…
Something Else Is Amiss: Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Venezuela Right Now
It's been exactly two weeks since two major earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving portions of the country devastated. The death toll is over 3,600 as of Wednesday afternoon, with t…
Cauvery basin farmers abandon or delay sowing amid water crisis
Deficient rainfall and depleting water levels in reservoirs across the Cauvery basin have pushed farmers into distress, with agricultural activities coming to a halt in many areas …
Prepare for possible drought, drinking water crisis, Minister tells officials
With the district witnessing a prolonged dry spell and indications of a deficient monsoon, Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharan Prakash R. Patil, who is also the…
Telstra has broken a critical rule of corporate crisis management
The telco giant has let itself down in how transparent it was about the full impact of Wednesday’s outage.…
Cuban zoo celebrates birth of Bengal tigers amid energy crisis
Arrival of endangered cats, including rare white cub, revitalises team straining under fuel and medicine shortages For the Cuban zookeeper Ángel Cordero, the sight of four Bengal …
Middle East crisis live: Funeral procession for supreme leader Ali Khamenei begins in Iran
Millions join funeral procession in capital of Tehran to mourn Khamenei who was kiled in US-Israel airstrikes in February Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike on a car in th…
Venezuela’s Earthquake-Hit Health System Is in Crisis
It’s been a very long week for Beatriz Armada, the Venezuela operations manager for the humanitarian nonprofit Humanity and Inclusion. Hers is just one of many non-governmental org…
Mamdani’s $126B budget soars nearly 10% from last year, leaving NYC on verge of fiscal crisis
The budget, which includes no significant cuts, ballooned from last year's roughly $116 billion spending plan, for an approximate 8.5% increase.…
Top climate tech exec: Europe is sweating through a heat crisis America solved decades ago
As record heatwaves batter the continent and grids buckle under the strain, Europe's AC gap is no longer just an inconvenience — it's an emergency.…
New Mexico governor demands federal reparations after accusing DEA of fueling state’s fentanyl crisis
Lujan Grisham called the alleged DEA operation ‘the most derelict, despicable act’ of her career.…
Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed Monday through more ruins of buildings toppled by l...…
Five solutions Indian cities need to stop fighting for water week after week
Explore five solutions for Indian cities to tackle their escalating water crisis and achieve sustainable water management.…
Mayor Jacob Frey Revives Sex Dens Once Shut Down Over AIDS Crisis
'An explosion of a sexually transmitted disease.'…
Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz – Middle East crisis live
Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, and threatened a ‘complete halt’ to talks US and Iran trade strikes as both sides accuse the other of endangering ceasefire New I…
Rising cost of insuring against climate crisis will have wider knock-on effects for UK economy
As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone attempting to notch up a productive day’s wor…
The Builder President and the Housing Crisis
Trump is applying a real-estate developer’s mindset to the nation’s highest office. But who is he building for?…
Watch:Venezuela battles massive crisis after twin quakes injure 4,300
Venezuela faces a severe crisis after twin earthquakes kill 235 and injure 4,300, leaving thousands missing.…
European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis
Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stress…
After ‘Unnecessary’ Polls, Kosovo Parties Ponder How to Avoid Another Crisis
After snap elections failed to transform the parliamentary landscape, the question is whether the rival parties can now reach an understanding to elect a president and so end Kosov…
European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say | Climate crisis
Microsoft raises Xbox prices by $100 amid AI memory crisis
Rising AI-driven memory costs could reshape consumer electronics, pushing prices higher and altering market dynamics through 2027. The post Microsoft raises Xbox prices by $100 ami…
House Republican breaks with Trump, says ending Haitian TPS risks US healthcare 'crisis'
Rep. Mike Lawler criticizes Supreme Court's Mullin v. Doe decision, arguing ending Haitian TPS creates a healthcare crisis and ignores Haiti's danger.…
Canada pledges $35-million to boost Caribbean security, tackle Haiti’s gang crisis
Funding will support the Haitian National Police service’s fight against gangs and help countries in the region stop drug trafficking…
A FRESH solution to America’s affordability crisis
Families are feeling the pressure at the checkout line, the gas pump, and when the bills come due. Keeping up with the cost of living is now the most pressing challenge for househo…
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections ‘long into future’, accusing Tehran of ‘false statements’
US president says Tehran has committed to ‘nuclear honesty’, while Iran’s foreign ministry says there are no plans for IAEA to inspect sites bombed by US and Israel last year Oman …
The memory crisis is getting so bad that even retro RAM prices are going to the Moon
Some hardware firms redesigning products to use older DDR2 and DDR3 components…
Middle East crisis live: US-Iran talks laid ‘very good foundation for a successful final deal’, says Vance
The vice president said the move represented a ‘major milestone’ in ending Iran’s nuclear programme According to Palestinian news agency Wafa , a high school student was killed and…
Alan Greenspan, Fed Chairman Through Prosperity and Crisis, Dies at 100
The pre-eminent economic policymaker of his time and a skilled political operator, he favored market-friendly stances that would later come to be associated with destructive financ…
Alan Greenspan, Fed Chairman Through Prosperity and Crisis, Dies at 100
The pre-eminent economic policymaker of his time and a skilled political operator, his market-friendly stances would later come to be associated with destructive financial forces.…
Middle East crisis live: Tehran says it will charge ships in strait of Hormuz after 60 days; US-Iran presidents sign peace deal
Chief Iranian negotiator says key waterway will ‘not return to prewar conditions’ after 60-day window; both sides sign memorandum of understanding extending truce Reaction: Donald …
Middle East crisis live: agreement signed by US-Iran presidents; Tehran claims it will charge ships to transit strait of Hormuz
Memorandum of understanding signed off on Wednesday; Tehran will charge ships after the 60-day negotiation period has ended, says chief negotiator Analysis: Where does Iran deal le…
UN chief blames global indifference for Haiti crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the international community has failed Haiti as gang violence deepens…
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones’ family in crisis mode after daughter performs at White House UFC event
Robinhood Foundation founder Paul's daughter Caroline Jones sang the National Anthem at the event as member of the Zac Brown Band.…
Trump says Iran ‘will never have a nuclear weapon’ under new deal and warns Israel over Lebanon – Middle East crisis live
US president says Netanyahu has to be ‘more responsible’, as Hezbollah says deal hinges on Israel withdrawing Full report: Trump declares deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders try to tie…
One City Might Have Just Cracked the Housing Crisis
A large real estate development in the middle of Vancouver, British Columbia, shows how cities can build more housing.…
US-Iran peace deal could see strait of Hormuz open on Friday ‘under Iranian arrangements’, says state media – Middle East crisis live
The US president confirmed the agreement as Pakistan’s prime minister said the official signing will be in Geneva on 19 June Full report: peace deal between US and Iran, Pakistan s…
US Careening Toward Healthcare Crisis Amid Deportations And Shortages
'Demographic shifts'…