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Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?
US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz.
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What is LNG and what is it used for?
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Mapping Israeli attacks and the displacement of one million in Lebanon
Nearly one in five people in Lebanon have been forced from their homes as Israel launches new ‘ground operations’.
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Map shows how 38 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran
Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of attacks, illustrating the targets hit and the weapons used since February 28.
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How much of the Gulf’s water comes from desalination plants?
Gulf states produce 40 percent of the world’s total desalinated water through more than 400 plants.
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How will soaring oil prices caused by Iran war impact food costs?
Oil and gas are not just fuel. They are raw materials for thousands of products, including fertilisers used in farming.
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Map shows how big Iran is compared with the 50 US states
Iran is roughly the same size as Alaska, 2.5 times the size of Texas and covers about one-sixth of the US land area.
Which oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked?
Damage to several energy facilities has caused global prices to spike, but Iran denies it is targeting energy sites.
US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker
Preliminary figures are 2,076 dead in Iran, at least 26 in Israel, 13 US soldiers and 28 killed in Gulf states.
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Mapping US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes
The US and Israel launched an attack on Iran. Tehran has responded by launching missiles at Israel and Gulf states.
Mapping Russian attacks and territorial gains across Ukraine
On the war’s fourth anniversary, Russia occupies 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory, but the front line shifts slowly.
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Where are the most endangered languages in the world?
February 21 is World Mother Language Day. Global News Insight looks at the most spoken languages and which ones are endangered.
