Water

New Ethiopian dams reignite Nile dispute as Egypt, Ethiopia vie for regional influence - analysis

New Ethiopian hydropower plans are drawing Somalia, Somaliland, Eritrea and Gulf states deeper into the regional balance.

A general view of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Guba, Ethiopia, on February 20, 2022.
The British waterworks at Yarkon National Park.

After decades in darkness: Tel Afek's historic underground waterworks opens to public

In an aerial view, pools of water are visible at the East Bay Municipal Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant on March 20, 2024 in Oakland, California.

US Senators push to protect water systems after spate of Iranian cyberattacks, FBI warnings

Rescuers work on the debris following a landslide near the Meenakshi Bridge close to a tunnel project site in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 7, 2026.

Heavy rains and deadly floods in southern India kill 14, displace thousands


The Indus standoff: Unraveling the hydro-political crisis between India, Pakistan - opinion

The collapse of the Indus Waters Treaty risks plunging South Asia into a hydro-political crisis due to Pakistan’s 'weaponization of a goodwill agreement.'

 Protest against the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India, in Karachi, April 24, 2025

Pakistan warns of war as India suspends water treaty, closes border

With both nations on the brink, the Indus Waters Treaty becomes the latest flashpoint in the India-Pakistan standoff.

 Supporters of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), carry flags and banners, during a protest against the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India, in Karachi, Pakistan April 24, 2025.

Will consumer prices drop? NIS 3.5B for Israel’s water revolution

The Economic Affairs Committee approved a NIS 3.5 billion investment in infrastructure, giving farmers access to reclaimed wastewater and launching a major transformation in the water sector.

 Water faucet, illustration

The price for household consumers to drop? NIS 3.5B for Israel’s water revolution

After months of talks, the committee approved a NIS 3.5B investment, giving farmers treated wastewater access and starting a major shift in Israel’s water sector.

 Water faucet, illustration

Iran's water crisis at tipping point in threat to Islamic regime's stability

Iran expert Dr. Sharona Mazalian Levi says prolonged water outages, empty reservoirs, and crop failures may be a recipe for social unrest.

 Lake Urmia, a salty lake located in northwestern Iran between the provinces of West Azerbaijan and East Azerbaijan

Strong Women Leaders Discuss Creating Change: Equality, Environment, and the Next Generation

These women bring to the forefront, professional challenges they have faced and the solutions they brought to the table.

 Panel: "Creating Change: Equality, Environment, and the Next Generation"

Israeli gas manufacturer, supplier to rebrand as ‘Asmisragas Energy’

After 75 years in Israel's gas market, Amisragas transforms into a comprehensive energy provider offering 7% electricity discounts, solar installations, and 24/7 water heating solutions.

 Amisragas Energy truck.

Mekorot reports record profits as water sales and agriculture demand rise

Israel’s Mekorot posts strong 2024 profits despite national challenges.

 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

Mekorot concludes 2024 with a NIS 215 million profit

Agricultural water consumption up 9%, EBITDA reaches NIS 1.33 billion.

 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

Fast and modern: The new national computerized control center of Mekorot

The national water company launched its new control room, marking a leap in the ability to manage and control water supply and security in Israel.

 Mekorot's Control Room