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Iran contemplates evacuating capital over water scarcity

Iran contemplates evacuating capital over water scarcity

Update: 2025-11-10
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The Iranian capital Tehran is suffering from a severe water crisis as the country faces a historic drought. The government has openly discussed an evacuation of the city as its nearly 10 million residents deal with water rationing. Also, at least eight people were killed in a car explosion in a densely populated area of India’s capital. And, Iraq heads to the polls for parliamentary elections, with a record number of candidates, but high voter apathy. Plus, a painting by Frida Kahlo that’s being auctioned later this month could become the most expensive work by any female or Latin American artist.

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Iran contemplates evacuating capital over water scarcity

Iran contemplates evacuating capital over water scarcity

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