International

Freshwater is essential for life, food production, energy generation, industry, and ecosystem services. Yet the global distribution of accessible freshwater is limited and uneven. Only about 2.5% of the planet’s water is freshwater, and a very small fraction of that—roughly 0.3% of total global water—is readily accessible on the surface for human use. At the same time, population growth, urbanization, changing diets, and economic development are driving rising demand. Climate change, shrinking glaciers, groundwater depletion, pollution, and deteriorating infrastructure are reducing supply reliability. These forces combine to elevate water from a local resource management issue to a source of transboundary…

The presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel in Italy ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics is raising heightened concern among both lawmakers and the wider public, as debates intensify over jurisdictional authority, security methods, and previous incidents reported in the U.S.The Italian government faces mounting attention after reports surfaced that ICE officers are set to assist with security at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, a development that has revived debates over the presence of foreign law enforcement in Italy, especially in light of recent violent episodes tied to ICE activities in the United States.The U.S. Department of Homeland…

The presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel in Italy ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics is raising heightened concern among both lawmakers and the wider public, as debates intensify over jurisdictional authority, security methods, and previous incidents reported in the U.S.The Italian government is confronting increasing scrutiny after reports emerged that ICE officers will provide security support during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The announcement has reignited discussions about the role of foreign law enforcement agencies on Italian soil, particularly given recent violent incidents linked to ICE operations in the United States.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

The deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Italy for the upcoming Winter Olympics has sparked growing concern among lawmakers and the public. Questions about jurisdiction, security practices, and past incidents in the U.S. have fueled the debate.The Italian government is confronting increasing scrutiny after reports emerged that ICE officers will provide security support during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The announcement has reignited discussions about the role of foreign law enforcement agencies on Italian soil, particularly given recent violent incidents linked to ICE operations in the United States.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that ICE…