Water levels at Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and South America’s largest, are dropping precipitously after an unprecedented winter heat wave. The shocking decline is affecting tourism, fishing and agriculture, which locals rely on to make a living.
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Tajikistan’s Pamirs: A Perfect Political Storm on the Roof of the World
The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) of eastern Tajikistan, is a geopolitical treasure tethered to exterior interests, namely the authoritarian central Tajik government in Dushanbe, Chinese economic and military interests, and Russia, which historically frames the Pamirs as a part of its geopolitical backyard.
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53 people killed in suspected Syria IS attack
State media reported at least 53 people were killed on Friday in an attack east of Homs in central Syria that was blamed on Islamic State. The director of Palmyra hospital, Walid Audi, said those killed were 46 civilians and seven soldiers. IS has not claimed responsibility for the attack. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported earlier on Friday that Some people managed to escape the attack.
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King Charles commended the people of Ukraine
Britain’s King Charles has commended the people of Ukraine for showing truly remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such human tragedy, in a message marking 12 months of conflict in the country. The King added that it was heartening to see the UK and its allies doing everything possible to help at this most difficult time. King Charles reaffirmed his support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he met at Buckingham Palace earlier this month, and expressed his personal support for the people of Ukraine.
