Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may be the resource most at risk in the energy-rich but arid region. Hundreds of desalination plants sit along the Persian Gulf coast, putting individual systems that supply water to millions within range of Iranian missile or drone strikes. Without them, major cities could not sustain their current populations. In Kuwait, about 90% of drinking water comes from desalination, along with...
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Fri, 06 Mar 2026
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026
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- Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover
- Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
- Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East
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- Trial against Meta in New Mexico highlights video depositions by top executives
- Anxious travelers scramble as Iran war strands hundreds of thousands across the Middle East
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Mon, 02 Mar 2026
- Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle East
- US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war
- Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply
- Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process
- Malaysia renews Lynas Rare Earths' license for 10 years, orders end to radioactive waste by 2031
- India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties
- Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
Sun, 01 Mar 2026
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