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Egypt, EU Cooperate to Face Water Challenges

The European Union on Sunday affirmed support for the Egyptian efforts in facing water challenges while the North African country revealed its problems related to the “scarcity” of water resources. “Egypt is one of the driest countries in the world,” said Egypt’s Minister of Water and Irrigation Dr. Hani Sewilam.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Ukraine, Russia Locked in Brutal Battle in Bakhmut, Casualties Mount

Ukrainian forces faced relentless Russian attacks on Bakhmut in its eastern Donetsk region on Monday, with both sides reporting mounting enemy casualties as they battled across a small river that bisects the ruined town and now marks the front line. The situation in the nearly deserted town was difficult, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

France mulls nuclear revamp as Ukraine war prompts an energy mix rethink

French lawmakers start examining a new bill on Monday aimed at speeding up the construction of new nuclear reactors, which President Emmanuel Macron says are crucial to bolstering France’s energy independence. Critics of the bill, however, say it ignores pressing concerns over the safety of the country’s ageing reactors as…

France 24 · Mar 13, 2023

Moldova police arrest members of Russian-backed network over unrest plot

Police chief says seven people detained for their involvement in causing ‘mass disorder’ during a protest in Chisinau on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

Yousaf suggests making Nicola Sturgeon 'global Scottish independence ambassador'

HUMZA Yousaf has proposed making Nicola Sturgeon a “global ambassador for Scottish independence”, if he wins the SNP leadership race.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2023

China’s BYD blames Brexit as it rules out UK for first electric car plant in Europe

World’s largest EV and hybrid manufacturer is not the first to cite EU exit for such a decision

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

Yessers react to SNP minister's call for gradualist approach to independence

AN SNP minister has received both criticism and praise after calling for a long-term, gradual approach to independence in an opinion piece on…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2023

UK urged to ‘level up’ on green tech subsidies to match US and EU

Boss of packaging firm DS Smith calls for clarity on government’s long-term plans to decarbonise energy

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

Study claims windy weather on referendum day boosts No vote

IT’S long been said that bad weather on election day can impact the likelihood of voter turnout.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2023

‘This is an endangered species’: calls to take eels off the European menu

The snake-like species is under threat from smugglers, the climate crisis and Europe’s appetite for traditional dishes

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023