The battle over the desalination water fix
Desalination, first introduced in 1997, now supplies around 70 per cent of the island’s drinking water

Desalination, first introduced in 1997, now supplies around 70 per cent of the island’s drinking water
Indian stock markets anticipate a positive opening today. Investors await the federal budget presentation for insights into government spending and support for export sectors. The budget aims to balance growth initiatives with fiscal discipline. Expectations are for measures to boost domestic manufacturing and rural demand. This could provide a much-needed boost to equities after a challenging start to the year.
Together, these changes mean New Zealanders will have quicker, easier, and more affordable access to the care and medicines they rely on, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
Conflict mediator Qatar calls the latest strikes a “dangerous escalation”, with the death toll reportedly several times higher than the daily average since the ceasefire began.
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(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Officers Guild is not impressed with Mayor Katie Wilson’s recently announced series of initial steps to prepare the city for a potential surge in federal immigration enforcement.
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This change is only one in a suite of measures to increase access to ADHD medicines.
President Donald Trump once again addressed the situation in Cuba, rejecting the idea that his policy toward the island could be described as an attempt to “strangle” it and arguing instead that the real problem lies in the Cuban regime’s structural failure.
Читать дальше...There is something perversely ironic about the current state of the Rangers and Penguins, after the two clubs swapped coaches this past summer.
Sarıyer Rumeli Kavağı’ndaki balıkçı barınağında, gündüz yaşanan kazanın ardından gece saatlerinde bir otomobil daha kazaya karıştı. Mendireğe giren araç denize düşmeden asılı kaldı; o anlar güvenlik kamerasına yansıdı.
According to initial reports, four rounds were fired at the building by unidentified persons, the official said, adding that there were no report of injuries to anybody
Oman’s Islamic finance industry is projected to record double-digit growth in 2026, reaching nearly $45 billion, supported by Islamic bonds, regulatory reforms, and strong public demand.
With homeless New Yorkers freezing to death on the streets after Mayor Mamdani foolishly told police and social workers not to break up their encampments and move them to shelters.
Flames centre Morgan Frost scored once, added an assist and won 83.3 percent of his faceoffs Saturday against the Sharks.
Bitcoin experienced a significant decline, falling 6.53% to $78,719.63 on Saturday, continuing its downward trend. This drop follows concerns that a potential new Fed chair might tighten liquidity, impacting speculative assets like cryptocurrencies. Ether also saw a substantial fall, reflecting broader struggles in the crypto market.
The Liberal Democratic Party’s Hayato Suzuki has been beating the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s Yosuke Suzuki since 2017, but new party backing could turn the tables.
"Melania" documentary expected to earn upwards of $8 million in its opening weekend to finish third behind "Iron Lung and "Send Help."
A Sydney man has been charged with multiple offences, including stalking and procuring a child for prostitution, after allegedly impersonating a Disney casting agent. He is accused of offering fake film and TV roles in exchange for sexual favours to young actors. The accused, Gerard Vamadevan, was granted bail and is scheduled to appear in court next week.
If you've been on the hunt for a new TV, you may be wondering why OLED models are still so much more expensive than LCDs. Here's what goes into their cost.
MADRID, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona ensured it will retain its lead at the top of La Liga after a 3-1 win away to Elche on Saturday night.
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BERLIN, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Luka Vuskovic headed Hamburg level after the break to deny Bayern Munich victory in a 2-2 draw at the Volksparkstadion, handing the leader a second straight winless league outing on Saturday.
Читать дальше...The woman, who did not want to be identified, told The California Post that she and co-workers are regularly harassed at the Edward R. Roybal Federal building.
(260201) -- WARSAW, Feb. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A bright moon is seen over Warsaw, Poland on Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)