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Cyprus will receive portable desalination plants from the UAE to address water shortages exacerbated by a fire at a static plant and low reservoir levels. The UAE's donation will provide 15,000 cubic meters of potable water daily, crucial for the peak tourism season. Cyprus is also planning long-term solutions, including new desalination plants and subsidies for private hotel plants.
Mike Benz, a former state department official, has sparked controversy with his claims about USAID's operations, gaining attention from influential figures like Elon Musk. Benz alleges that USAID is a front for intelligence activities, leading Musk to criticize the agency. Benz's past, linked to alt-right ideologies, further fuels the debate.
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