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World : UN Security Council Urges Israel To Lift Gaza Aid Blockade Amid Famine Warnings

UNITED NATIONS, May 15 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The United Nations Security Council has called on Israel to lift its blockade on Gaza, where food supplies are dwindling and the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, Xinhua reported. Addressing an …

FAO Weighs Crop Insurance Potential To Attract Investments To Azerbaijan's Agriculture

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 15. Azerbaijan is taking important steps in the field of crop insurance, which will help attract more investments to the agricultural sector, said Muhammad Nasar Hayat, the representative of the UN Food and …

FAO marks International Day of Plant Health with global call to action

The Organización, along with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the International Regional Organization for Plant and Animal Health (OIRSA), organized an event aiming to raise global awareness and action towards protecting plant …

Roundup: UN Security Council urges Israel to lift Gaza aid blockade amid famine warnings

By Ada Zhang UNITED NATIONS, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Security Council has called on Israel to lift its blockade on Gaza, where food supplies are dwindling and the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. Addressing an emergency …

WATCH: Senior UN Official — ‘It Will Be Too Late’ to Rule It ‘Genocide’ … ‘What More Evidence Do You Need?’

“What more evidence do you need now? Will you act – decisively – to prevent genocide and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law? Or will you say instead that ‘we did all we could?’” Video: 20min, 12sec. Below is the full transcript of …

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization said in a 2024 report that saltwater from seas and oceans affects 10.7 percent ...

FAO: Gaza's agricultural food systems have completely collapsed

[Wed, 14 May 2025 14:43:56 +0300] New York - Saba: The Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Angelica Jacom, warned that the people of Gaza are suffering from "severe food insecurity and the risk of imminent famine." Jaccom …

FAO Presents Roadmap To Boost Agricultural Cooperatives In Azerbaijan

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 14.​ The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has presented a strategic roadmap to the Azerbaijani government aimed at advancing the cooperative movement in the country, said Bariz …

Meeting demand for tasty tilapia in Côte d’Ivoire

Despite being a traditionally male profession in Côte d’Ivoire, aquaculture is Diakité Salimata’s passion, and she is training her daughter to follow in her footsteps. ©FAO/Celeste Diom 15/05/2025 In a country that consumes around 500 000 …

A desert-like area is forming in Central Hungary where tropical, subtropical plants are becoming dominant

We wrote before about the drying out of the so-called Sand-Ridge, a huge, more than 10,000 km2 area in Central Hungary. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) declared the territory a semi-desert in 2020. Experts say that the …

Coordinated action vital to combat antimicrobial resistance: Minister

Bengaluru: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is emerging as a silent pandemic globally, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated response, Karnataka’s Minister for Science and Technology, N. S. Boseraju, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the inauguration of a …

‘South Africa can drive food security in the region’

South Africa was lauded for its “world-class farmers and agri-food system infrastructure” at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference held in Johannesburg, Gauteng this week. Dr Babagana Ahmadu, regional representative of the Food and …

Israel's Aid Delivery Plan in Gaza A 'Cynical Sideshow': UN

Tom Fletcher on Tuesday condemned Israel's restrictions on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. "Israel is deliberately and unashamedly imposing inhumane conditions on civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory," Fletcher, the United …

FAO and WHO regional experts meet to discuss key issues

Two FAO and WHO committees have had their local meetings recently with issues specific to each region discussed. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Coordinating Committee for North America and the South …

FAO announces food price index for April in Azerbaijan

In April of this year, the Food Price Index (FFPI) of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) averaged 128.3, APA-Economics reports citing the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control. Accordingly, the food price index …

KADUNA: BEYOND MALABO TARGET

With more than 12 per cent annual budget to agriculture, Kaduna has become the only subnational to meet and exceed the Malabo Declaration benchmark, writes  WILLIAM BALAT That the Senator Uba Sani administration was serious about promoting agriculture was …

UN agency: Gaza heading for disastrous famine

[Tue, 13 May 2025 15:44:41 +0300] New York - Saba: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and UNICEF called for the immediate opening of the crossings and the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. They warned …

This Class Day Speaker Is Ready to Change the World

Anyieth Philip Ayuen knows all too well the devastation climate disasters and food insecurity can bring to vulnerable communities. Ayuen was raised in South Sudan and lived as a refugee in Uganda for 10 years after civil war broke out. In Uganda, with a …

FAO: Caspian Agro is celebration for those advancing global food security and agriculture

"Today’s event is not only a celebration for Azerbaijan but also for the people and partnerships advancing food security and agricultural development in the region and globally," said Muhammad Nasar, Representative of the UN Food and Agriculture …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

EDRM Announces eDiscovery AI as Newest Trusted Partner

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading the way for global best practices in eDiscovery, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is pleased to announce that eDiscovery AI, a forward-thinking legal …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Legal Workflow Leadership Report Reveals Persistent Challenges in Law Firm Support Services

Data confirms law firm leaders must prioritize centralized support structures, workforce planning, and technology adoption to drive efficiency and resilience. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigHand, a leading …

Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Expands Public Access to Historic Decisions

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole now offers public access to thousands of past decisions online, boosting transparency and accessibility. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

IMS Legal Strategies Expands Research Expertise With The Acquisition of MMR Strategy Group

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IMS Consulting & Expert Witness Services (dba IMS Legal Strategies) is enhancing its litigation support services with the acquisition of MMR Strategy Group, a Southern …

What to Know About Protection Tax Legit Team Structures

Protection Tax’s legit team includes case managers, legal analysts, and support staff, ensuring professional handling of IRS communications. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Protection Tax legit staffing model …

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Former Chemical Plant-Refinery Worker with Mesothelioma or ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging the family of a former chemical plant or refinery worker who has just learned they have mesothelioma or lung cancer to please …

Richard Dailly passe d'un géant mondial à un acteur local, une transition exemplaire

Un expert international du renseignement rejoint Compliancia à Bangkok pour renforcer ses opérations stratégiques en Asie. BANGKOK, THAILAND, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Richard Dailly rejoint Compliancia comme Conseiller Stratégique à …

Barbieri Law Firm Responds To Verdict And Sentencing In Natalie Sorrells Case

Jury Rejects Life Sentences in Closely Watched Rockwall Trial FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Barbieri Law Firm responds to the verdict and sentencing delivered last week in the case of Natalie Sorrells, following a …

From Scale to Precision: Richard Dailly Joins Compliancia Intelligence as Senior Partner

Richard Dailly joins Compliancia as Senior Partner, bringing top-tier intelligence and expertise. BANGKOK, THAILAND, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intelligence and investigations executive Richard Dailly has joined the Swiss-owned boutique …

CSI salue la décision des Etats Unis de mettre fin aux sanctions contre la Syrie

PARIS, FRANCE, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) salue la décision attendue depuis longtemps des Etats Unis de lever les sanctions paralysantes imposées au secteur économique à la Syrie, annoncée hier par …

Clark Law Firm Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Franchisee Against Spirit Halloween and Spencer Gifts

Small business has filed a lawsuit against Spirit Halloween and Spencer Gifts, alleging that they engaged in deceptive, coercive, and unfair business practices. BELMAR, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boo 2 You, LLC, a small …

From Scale to Precision: Richard Dailly Joins Compliancia Intelligence as Senior Partner

Richard Dailly joins Compliancia as Senior Partner, bringing top-tier intelligence expertise and agility to Asia’s boutique investigations landscape. BANGKOK, THAILAND, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intelligence and investigations executive …

Ten years of mapping pro bono

2024 marked the tenth anniversary of the index – 2014 doesn’t seem like that long ago, but it was groundbreaking at the time. Six indexes later, it remains the only global benchmark report mapping pro bono around the world. The index provides a free …

Watch: a solicitor apprentice sets the record straight

Did you know that in April 2023 97% of solicitor apprentices passed their SQE2 exams? Despite being launched in 2016, there’s still a huge amount of misinformation around solicitor apprenticeships. In this video, A&O Shearman apprentice Aqsa sets the …

Jon Chmura, Director, Fortaris Capital Advisors earns his Certified Fraud Examiners certifcate

Jon Chmura Earns CFE Credential BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and leading provider of anti-fraud training …

End of the Year Awards Reception Celebrating Hillsborough County Student Athletes and Coaches

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Swope, Rodante Vanguard Award is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Awards Reception took place on May 8 at the offices of Swope, Rodante P.A. in Ybor City, 1234 E. 5th Avenue, Tampa …

Brad Valentine Announces the Founding of Valentine Injury Law

Championing Injured Clients with Unwavering Dedication WATKINSVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brad Valentine, a seasoned attorney with a proven track record of success, today announced the establishment of his new …