Water scarcity is a growing problem. It can be demand-driven, typically caused by population growth, and supply-driven, typically caused by decreasing amounts of fresh water often resulting from clima...
Ethiopia is proceeding with initial power generation trials for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam despite continued objections from Sudan and Egypt. The stalled negotiations are inextricably linked to broader regional security concerns, and a successful agreement is critical for long-term stability.
The principal judicial body of the United Nations, whose task it is to settle legal disputes brought before it. Its decisions are not binding unless the conflicting countries have agreed in advance to accept them.
The International Court of Justice on Wednesday ruled that Pakistan must make an 'effective review and reconsideration' of the conviction and death sentence of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav and grant him consular access, in a victory for India in the high-profile case. Jadhav, 49, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by the Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage and terrorism' after a closed trial in April 2017. His sentencing evoked a sharp reaction in India.