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Mexico and US look for new deal in long-running battle over 80-year old water treaty

Mexico City has experiencing years of low rainfall, leaving it often unable to supply its citizens with water.

The Conversation · Jan 28

Russia’s drone pipeline: How Iran helps Moscow produce an ever-evolving unmanned fleet

With Russian ground troops bogged down in a grinding war of attrition, Moscow is striving to press home its advantage in the skies – through an ever-evolving army of drones, courtesy of Iran.

The Conversation · Jan 28

Ummah or Dollars: Pakistan’s high stakes dilemma amid US-Iran conflict

Pakistan faces a perilous tightrope walk as US-Iran tensions escalate. Caught between seeking vital US dollars for its economy and appeasing domestic Islamic sentiment, Islamabad is leveraging its unique diplomatic position. The nation's history of strategic ambiguity and its proximity to Iran present both opportunities and immense risks, potentially drawing…

The Times of India · Jan 28

The Italian mountain community being overlooked by Winter Olympics held in their home

Members of Italy’s Ladin minority, which settled a millennium ago in the Dolomite mountain hamlet that's now an Olympic host city, are disappointed the Winter Games will not spotlight their culture

The Independent UK · Jan 28

‘My Tesla has become ordinary’: Turkey catches up with EU in electric car sales

Popularity of EVs in country is part of global trend of emerging markets spurning fossil fuel cars at surprising speeds

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

What to know about South Sudan's major offensive against opposition forces

South Sudan’s army has launched a major military operation against opposition forces after recent territorial losses

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Ukraine war briefing: Nearly 2 million military casualties to date, study finds, with Russia bearing brunt of losses

Drone strike on Ukrainian passenger train kills five and Poland urges Musk to cut Russia’s Starlink access. What we know on day 1,435

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28

Israeli diplomat pledges to investigate case of Italian officers held at gunpoint in West Bank

Italy says Israel’s ambassador has pledged an investigation after two Italian officers were held up by an Israeli with an automatic weapon in the West Bank

The Independent UK · Jan 27

The Independent calls on government to help end Aids pandemic

Chief international correspondent Bel Trew tells parliament’s International Development Select Committee that our call to protect funding will help save lives

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Iran death toll hits 6,159 and currency plunges to record low after Trump threats

Iran has repeatedly threatened to drag the entire Mideast into a war

The Independent UK · Jan 27