The China Coast Guard used water cannons and dangerous maneuvers against multiple Philippine vessels near Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) on July 24, leading to a standoff between 10 Philippine and 15 Chinese ships.
The US launched new strikes against Iran after Iranian forces attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's IRGC responded by closing the waterway and attacking US bases and allies in the region, including a US base in Jordan.
Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez displayed solidarity with Palestine at Wimbledon by attaching a watermelon-themed vibration dampener to her racket after being prevented from wearing a pro-Palestinian brooch. The watermelon, a symbol of Palestinian pride, features colors matching the Palestinian flag. Sonmez's quiet defiance drew praise in Turkey.
An expert suggests introducing water fleas (Daphnia) to consume algae in the Reflecting Pool, offering a natural alternative to chemical and mechanical interventions. The Trump administration has employed various methods, including scraping and hydrogen peroxide, amidst ongoing vandalism concerns and indictments.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi discussed enhancing cooperation in water resources and irrigation, and supporting dam projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo for development without harming others. They also agreed to intensify cooperation in transferring Egyptian expertise and providing technical support.
South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Environment and Energy announced changes to water treatment plant operator staffing regulations, effective May 10. The revised rules ease requirements for smaller plants and those with less complex treatment processes, reducing the burden on local government operators.
大阪市は、水道料金のお知らせ票に「大阪市で先生になろう！」という広告を掲載し、教員不足解消を目指す。免許を持つが教職に就いていない「ペーパーティーチャー」を対象に、市立幼稚園・小中学校の講師を募集。市教育委員会の担当者が水道局に無償掲載を依頼し、実現した。
