US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the future of war-torn Gaza, emphasizing the importance of a deal that enhances regional security and includes the release of hostages, including American citizens, by Hamas. The discussions also touched on shared interests in Syria, Lebanon, and Red Sea security, with a focus on increasing economic and defense cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Rubio’s delegation planned to meet with a Russian delegation in Riyadh to prepare for a future meeting on Ukraine between President Trump and Russian President Putin.
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Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield
Farmer Hadi Saheb in Iraq has turned to groundwater to cultivate his wheat fields in the Najaf desert, a response to worsening drought and desertification. This government initiative allows farmers to lease desert land at a low cost and provides subsidized irrigation, leading to a significant increase in harvests. However, experts warn that the reliance on groundwater, which is depleting faster than it can be replenished, poses a risk to long-term agricultural sustainability, indicating a...
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