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​September 28, 2025, Tehran, Iran: Iranian lawmakers participate in an open session of parliament. Iran has recalled its envoys to Britain, France, and Germany for consultations after the three countries.
Analysis

Do additional sanctions on Iran make a difference now?

The European Union confirmed on Monday that it has reinstated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, following the United Nations’ decision over the weekend to reimpose its own penalties.

​A view of Yarlung Zangbu Grand Canyon, the world's largest and deepest canyon, in Tibet, China, on August 12, 2012.
Analysis

China’s mega-dam gambit: The $167 billion bet that could reshape Asia

On Saturday, China announced the start of one of the world’s biggest infrastructure projects: a $167 billion mega-dam in Tibet that will, when completed, be the most powerful source of hydroelectricity in history.

Graphic Truth: A world thirsty for peace
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: A world thirsty for peace

Much of the world’s freshwater comes from precipitation, which is increasingly impacted by climate change-induced droughts, heightening the risk of water-fueled conflict.

Graphic Truth: When it comes to freshwater, Canada is king
GZERO North

Graphic Truth: When it comes to freshwater, Canada is king

Water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface, but good ol’ H2O is a much more precious resource than it appears.

Water scarcity: How Suntory is optimizing for beverage production
Climate

Water scarcity: How Suntory is optimizing for beverage production

You won't be surprised to hear that companies that make drinks need a lot of water. Suntory, one of the leading beverage producers in the world, is no exception. However, they have come up with an exceptional response to the issue, according to Shigeaki Kazama, Executive Officer and Division Deputy COO of the Sustainability Management Division at Suntory Holdings.

The urgent global water crisis
GZERO World Clips

The urgent global water crisis

Water is something none of us can live without, but billions of people take for granted. On GZERO World, UN-Water Chair Gilbert Houngbo and Ian Bremmer discuss the global water crisis, the impact of climate change, and solutions for providing future genereations with better access to clean, drinkable water.

Water isn’t “free” - but it shouldn’t be private
GZERO World Clips

Water isn’t “free” - but it shouldn’t be private

UN-Water Chair Gilbert Houngbo remembers when people first started saying water should be treated as a public good. Today, groups like UN-Water are working to make it a reality. On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, Houngbo emphasizes the importance of policies that ensure access to basic water services, encourage water reuse and minimize the risk of pollution.

The uncomfortable truth about water scarcity
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The uncomfortable truth about water scarcity

Water is critical to life, yet billions of people worldwide lack access to it. Gilbert Houngbo, Chair of UN-Water, sheds light on this critical issue on GZERO World. Houngbo attributes the water crisis to both "lack of resources and bad governance," and stresses the need for investment in water-related infrastructure to help solve the problem.

Saving the world’s water supply
Living Beyond Borders Podcasts

Episode 2: Saving the world’s water supply

Listen: Nearly half of the world's population currently lives in areas that face water scarcity for at least one month out of every year, and more than 1.2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. This basic human need is too often at risk for communities around the globe, creating grave public health and security crises.

“Crimea river”: Russia & Ukraine’s water conflict
Russia/Ukraine

“Crimea river”: Russia & Ukraine’s water conflict

Even with all the focus on the fiasco in Afghanistan, we wanted to take a peek at some worrisome bubblings in another big conflict that once captured the world's attention. For that, we fly to… Crimea!