Water shortages

Iran is confronting the most severe drought in six decades, and the capital city of Tehran has been forced to impose strict water‑rationing measures while officials warn that an evacuation could become a reality if the situation worsens. President Ebrahim Raisi, speaking at a televised briefing, said the relentless heat and...

In a move aimed at quelling growing unrest, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved the government, as the island nation grapples with severe power cuts and water shortages that have sparked widespread protests. The decision comes after thousands of young people took to the streets to express their grievances, with...