IN the ever-evolving geopolitical scenarios, the sources of water, their control, use and conservation have emerged as significant power players, irrespective of the areas of influence being local, regional, national or international. In this context, the water dispute between Afghanistan and Pakist
Bangladesh’s foreign minister has stated that there is no scope for progress on the Teesta treaty during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's India visit in 2022. However, what is necessary is to go further and make an honest admission that there is no scope for any meaningful Teesta treaty, so far as augmenting the dry season flow of the river into Bangladesh is concerned.
Since April this year, air pollution levels in Tehran have seen a sharp spike with a thick blanket of noxious smog engulfing the capital city at irregular intervals.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry yesterday rejected Iranian accusations that its dam-building activities have caused droughts in the region. Claims that dams in Turkiye cause sand and dust storms in.