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Iran contemplates evacuating capital over water scarcity

Full Episode
49:00

People walk on a sidewalk at the Enqelab-e-Eslami street, in Tehran, Iran, Sept. 27, 2025.

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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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In This Episode

Iran contemplates evacuation of capital due to water scarcity
6:54
Car explodes in India’s capital
0:35
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5:32
Global climate negotiations get underway in Brazil
6:56
Snow blankets Canadian Premier League game in Ottawa
1:01
Amid widespread voter apathy, Iraq prepares for parliamentary elections
5:51
Violence explodes in Spain’s Basque region
4:59
Kahlo painting to be auctioned
0:40
Italian court shoots down plan for big bridge
Special Coverage
5:40
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Special Coverage
7:16