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Shortages

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Five fingers peak. Quartzite sandstone Huangshizhai Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Hunan, China. Panorama 2012.

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Australian Tungsten Miner EQ Resources Expands Amid Rising Prices and Supply Concerns

EQ Resources, the largest tungsten producer outside China, is funding expansion efforts following increased demand triggered by China's export controls.

Aug 5, 2026, 3:59 AM Nikkei Asia

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War and Shortages Push Gaza Hospitals to Breaking Point

Gaza’s health system collapse leaves dialysis patients and trauma survivors without essential care amid ongoing conflict and shortages.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:41 AM

Satellite image of Japan in May 2003. The islands of Japan are shown clearly off the coast of North and South Korea, China, and Russia in this true-color image. Running down through the islands are a string of mountains that make up part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire." The Ring of Fire is a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that stretches in a series of arcs from New Zealand, through Indonesia, up through the Philippines, Japan, the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia), across the Pacific Ocean via the Aleutian Islands, and down the coast of the Americas. Seventy-five percent of the world's volcanoes are in this ring, making it the most volcanically-active region on the planet. Also shown in this image are a number of fires, which are marked with red dots. A few fires were detected in Japan, China, and North Korea, but the majority were detected in Russia's Primorskiy-Kray region. This true-color Aqua MODIS image was acquired on May 1, 2003.

business

Japan Faces Labor Shortages Amid Economic and Political Shifts

Despite promising better jobs, Japan struggles with fewer workers available as political and economic changes unfold.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 9:39 PM

The large mud brick temple, known as the Western Deffufa in the ancient city of Kerma, Sudan.

world

Sudanese Refugees Face Water Shortages in Chad Camps After Fleeing War

Families escaping conflict in Sudan now confront severe water scarcity and diminishing hopes of returning home in refugee camps across Chad.

Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 2:44 AM

world

Groundwater Storage Offers Solution to Water Shortages and Flooding in Europe

Increasing weather variability causes droughts and floods, but storing groundwater can help manage water supply during dry seasons and reduce flood risks.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 9:34 AM

world

Fuel Shortages Grip Moscow Amid Rising Economic Pessimism in Russia

Queues at petrol stations and rising prices highlight Russia's fuel crisis, raising questions about the impact on the Ukraine conflict.

BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 6:41 AM

world

Gaza Patients Face Deadly Delays in Medical Evacuations Amid Aid Shortages

Since the ceasefire, an estimated 300 Palestinians awaiting treatment abroad have died, with delays attributed to security screenings and travel restrictions.

BBC World | Jul 2, 2026, 10:36 AM

The World Food Programme (WFP) headquarter in Rome

global-institutions

Afghanistan Hunger Crisis Deepens as Millions Lack Food Aid

The UN World Food Programme warns that 14 million Afghans face acute hunger amid funding shortages and rising malnutrition, with urgent funding needed before winter.

UN News | Aug 4, 2026, 1:43 PM

global-institutions

Israeli Strikes Kill Over Two Dozen in Gaza; Lebanese Airspace Violated Amid Ongoing Conflict

UN agencies report continued violence in Gaza and Lebanon despite ceasefire agreements, with critical shortages and high food prices worsening humanitarian conditions.

UN News | Aug 3, 2026, 10:08 PM

Satellite image of Cuba in November 2001.

world

Cuba’s National Power Grid Collapses, Causing Widespread Blackout

Cuba experienced its third blackout in 10 days as its ageing power grid failed amid fuel shortages linked to a US-imposed oil blockade.

Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 5:07 AM

world

Hungary Shuts Down Nuclear Power Plant Amid Record Low Danube River Levels

For the first time in its 44-year history, Hungary has fully closed its sole nuclear power plant due to drought-induced water shortages, impacting energy supply and testing the economy.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 12:11 PM

Panoramic image of Danube pictured in Ritopek , suburb of Belgrade , Serbia.

world

Hungary to Shut Down Paks Nuclear Plant for First Time in 44 Years Due to Low Danube Water Levels

Record-low water levels in the Danube River have forced Hungary to halt operations at its sole nuclear power plant, raising concerns about potential power shortages and increased electricity costs.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 2, 2026, 2:33 AM

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

world

US Proposes Water Cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada Amid Colorado River Crisis

A federal plan aims to reduce water use in three western states to address historic shortages in the Colorado River, sparing other states for now but signaling ongoing challenges ahead.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 7:36 PM

Lawn in front of the White House, Washington, DC.

general

Army Veteran Supports Trump’s Freedom Haulers Initiative to Hire Veterans as Truck Drivers

The new Freedom Haulers program allows qualified military veterans to waive the CDL road skills test, aiming to address trucking industry shortages and improve safety.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 12:01 PM

The American Dream, Rue Daunou, Paris 2nd.

general

Housing Challenges Push Median Age of First-Time Buyers to 40, Underscoring Need for Support

A recent poll shows strong public belief in homeownership as part of the American Dream, but inventory shortages and rising costs are making it harder to achieve.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 9:14 AM

world

Cuba's Healthcare System Faces Collapse Amid US Sanctions and Energy Crisis

The Cuban Ministry of Public Health reports a sharp decline in childhood cancer survival rates as emergency medical services are suspended due to fuel shortages and blackouts.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:47 PM

Grain elevator in the West Texas town of Sudan, Texas .

world

Sudan Farmers Face Rising Costs Amid Iran Conflict, Threatening Food Security

The war in Iran has driven up fuel and fertilizer prices in Sudan, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis and risking severe food shortages.

Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 4:59 PM

Red Fort - Closer view of the top part of the gate above the Meena Bazaar. Delhi, India

business

Japan’s Nipro to Launch Mobile Dialysis Training in Rural India

Japanese medical equipment maker Nipro aims to address labor shortages and rising kidney disease rates by deploying a mobile dialysis training unit across four Indian states.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 3:46 PM

General civic government setting without campaign branding or identifiable officials.

world

Victorian Teachers Launch Second Major Strike Over Pay and Workload Concerns

Thousands of Victorian state school teachers and support staff strike after rejecting a government pay offer, citing workload and staff shortages as key issues.

ABC Australia News | Jul 23, 2026, 12:31 AM

world

Five Years After Securing 2032 Olympics, Brisbane Faces Urgent Infrastructure Challenges

Industry experts warn of tight timelines and workforce shortages as Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 8:30 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Rising tensions in the Middle East and recent military casualties coincide with renewed fears of global oil shortages, pushing U.S. gas prices back above $4 per gallon.

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U.S. Gas Prices Surpass $4 per Gallon Amid Iran War Escalation

Rising tensions in the Middle East and recent military casualties coincide with renewed fears of global oil shortages, pushing U.S. gas prices back above $4 per gallon.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 20, 2026, 5:52 PM

business

Nvidia and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to Develop AI-Powered Shipyard in Japan

The collaboration aims to enhance shipyard productivity and address labor shortages through advanced robotics and AI technologies.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 5:58 PM

world

India Leverages AI to Enhance Eye Disease Detection and Healthcare Access

Hospitals in Mumbai are using AI-powered smartphone retinal scans to identify early eye diseases, addressing radiologist shortages and expanding care to underserved communities.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:03 AM

world

Cuba’s Power Grid Collapses, Causing Third Nationwide Blackout in 10 Days

Approximately 10 million people lost electricity as Cuba’s national power grid failed again amid ongoing fuel shortages linked to a US-imposed oil blockade.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 6:28 PM