Historic drought, wheat shortage to test Syria's new leadership | REUTERS

Syria's worst drought in 36 years has slashed wheat production, squeezing the country's cash-strapped government. The situation poses a challenge to President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose government is seeking to rebuild Syria after a 14-year civil war.

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