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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1850, Robert Stevenson, Scottish engineer (born 1772) passed away. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ten projects to address water scarcity on islands
The decision to include island municipalities in the water management program was signed on Wednesday by Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou at the ministry.
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Jamaica Information Service
· Jul 3, 2026
Water Investments Key to Jamaica’s Resilience – Minister Samuda
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says ongoing investments in wastewater and water-supply infrastructure are vital to strengthening Jamaica’s environmental resilience and safeguarding the nation’s coastal []
South Africa Today
· Jun 22, 2026
Wastewater investment and the challenge of delivery
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Chinese tech cuts desalination cost; light plane crash dilemma: SCMP’s 7 highlights
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ANTARA News
· Jul 6, 2026
BNPB distributes clean water to drought-hit communities in Java
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Nepal News
· Jul 3, 2026
१३ सय घरमा खानेपानी सुविधा विस्तार
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Our News Bahamas
· Jun 29, 2026
DEPP Director: Development Must Not Come At Environment’s Expense
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Related coverage for "Ten projects to address water scarcity on islands": Jamaica Information Service — Water Investments Key to Jamaica’s Resilience – Minister Samuda. South Africa Today — Wastewater investment and the challenge of delivery. South China Morning Post — Chinese tech cuts desalination cost; light plane crash dilemma: SCMP’s 7 highlights. ANTARA News — BNPB distributes clean water to drought-hit communities in Java. Nepal News — १३ सय घरमा खानेपानी सुविधा विस्तार. Our News Bahamas — DEPP Director: Development Must Not Come At Environment’s Expense