Water

Fire destroys 200 homes in Sabah village, displacing hundreds amid strong winds

Authorities were notified of the fire in Sandakan district at around 1:32 a.m., the district's fire and rescue chief Jimmy Lagung was quoted as saying by Bernama.

FILE PHOTO:  A man watches as smoke rises from a fire caused by a gas pipeline leak in Puchong, Selangor on April 1, 2025. A massive fire forced people from their homes during Eid celebrations as it towered over residential districts on April 1 near the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.
Drinking water

Must you drink 8 glasses of water a day? The medical truth says otherwise

Illustrative image of a town in Central Asia.

Ignoring Central Asia’s environmental crisis is a strategic mistake - opinion

VIEW OF a new water line building to transfer water between Israel and the Gaza Strip, near Kibbutz Nirim, on the Israeli side of the Border with the Gaza Strip, September 4, 2019.

Gaza receiving over 70,000 cubic meters of water per day, COGAT claims


Iran's water crisis at tipping point in threat to Islamic regime's stability

Iran expert Dr. Sharona Mazalian Levi says prolonged water outages, empty reservoirs, and crop failures may be a recipe for social unrest.

 Lake Urmia, a salty lake located in northwestern Iran between the provinces of West Azerbaijan and East Azerbaijan

Strong Women Leaders Discuss Creating Change: Equality, Environment, and the Next Generation

These women bring to the forefront, professional challenges they have faced and the solutions they brought to the table.

 Panel: "Creating Change: Equality, Environment, and the Next Generation"

Israeli gas manufacturer, supplier to rebrand as ‘Asmisragas Energy’

After 75 years in Israel's gas market, Amisragas transforms into a comprehensive energy provider offering 7% electricity discounts, solar installations, and 24/7 water heating solutions.

 Amisragas Energy truck.

Mekorot reports record profits as water sales and agriculture demand rise

Israel’s Mekorot posts strong 2024 profits despite national challenges.

 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

Mekorot concludes 2024 with a NIS 215 million profit

Agricultural water consumption up 9%, EBITDA reaches NIS 1.33 billion.

 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

Fast and modern: The new national computerized control center of Mekorot

The national water company launched its new control room, marking a leap in the ability to manage and control water supply and security in Israel.

 Mekorot's Control Room

Mekorot's CEO: "Israel's ability to manage water resources has left the world in awe."

At the Maariv and Walla Economic Conference, CEO Amit Lang discussed the difficulties of war: "We worked under fire and made sure the water supply remained intact as usual."

 Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot.

Archaeologists discover another part of Antwerp’s massive Noordkasteel fort

The underground sluice, preserved due to its deep location, measures approximately thirty meters wide and twenty meters long.

 Archaeologists discover historic water tunnel beneath Antwerp's Noordkasteel fort.

Mekorot launches advanced control center for Israel’s water management

New national control center ensures continuous monitoring, rapid emergency response, and cybersecurity.

  Modern monitoring systems can detect faults early, make real-time decisions, and activate backup and intervention mechanisms immediately.

Lemon from lemonade? No, but soda from mineral water—definitely yes: Mey Eden’s new innovation

For the first time in Israel, Mey Eden is entering the soda category and will launch sparkling mineral water produced in the Golan Heights from a well based on rainwater.

 Mey Eden