Climate change: Extreme water stress affects a quarter of humanity and it’s poised to get worse
CNN — The world is facing an “unprecedented water crisis” driven by soaring demand and the accelerating climate crisis, according to a new report. A […]
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China has shattered the assumption of US dominance in the Middle East
CNN — With a grandiose diplomatic flourish China brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, in the process upending US calculus in the Gulf […]
Turkey’s earthquake caused $34 billion in damage. It could cost Erdogan the election
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. […]
Oil Spills Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally […]
The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. […]
Why Egypt is asking its people to eat chicken feet
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign […]
A major oil exporter is hosting a UN climate summit. Opinions are divided
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign […]
Why Saudi Arabia is hosting one of the world’s biggest raves
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. […]
Some see the side of the road. These climate campaigners see a potential haven for wildlife.
Cambridge, England CNN — This roundabout would have been easily overlooked just a few months ago – wedged between busy traffic lanes, there wasn’t much […]
Netanyahu is back. Here’s what that means for Israel
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. […]