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Kagwe calls for increased funding to agriculture sector

Agriculture cabinet secretary Mutahi Kagwe. [MoA] Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for increased funding to the agriculture sector, saying its current allocation is disproportionate to its contribution to Kenya’s economy. Kagwe noted …

Hillsburgh charity farm getting out of the farming business

It’s the end of an era at Everdale Farm, as the Hillsburgh-based charity has announced it is “pausing vegetable production” for the 2025 season, but the farm is not closed. “It’s not the end of Everdale,” said Gavin Dandy, who called himself the farm’s …

Bookmarked: Unhappy Cows, Wall Street vs. Food, and The Quantum Universe

Every day, new books arrive in the offices of Utne Reader. It would be impossible to review all of them, but a shame to leave many hidden on the shelves. In “Bookmarked,” we link to excerpts from some of our favorites, hoping they’ll inspire a trip to your …

Pelican Engineering eyes "sizeable" 7.5-tonne electric truck market

Commercial vehicle importer Pelican Engineering is returning to the truck market, with the introduction of YuTong's electric 7.5-tonner. The business has not sold any new trucks in the UK for 12 years, having switched its focus to buses. Pelican …

DIY Drip Irrigation for Vegetable Garden in 10×10 Plot Area: Easy Setup Guide

A 10×10 vegetable garden, equipped with a drip irrigation system, revolutionizes plant care by precisely watering the roots. This comprehensive guide explores the process of designing and establishing a unique arrangement for a 100-square-foot plot, …

IRFC, RVNL, RailTel... railway stocks fall on profit booking. Opportunity to buy?

After a strong rally in recent sessions, most railway stocks saw profit booking during intraday trade on the NSE on Tuesday, May 20, slipping 1–5 per cent. Shares of Titagarh Rail Systems and RailTel declined over 5 per cent each on the NSE, while those of …

How Dev, Trump and North Korea prove economic nationalism is bad for us

In a new era of tariffs, Exile Economics by Ben Chu makes the case for globalisation and how it has worked for many countries, including Ireland Donald Trump is just a recent iteration of that form of economic nationalism. Photo: Ken Cedeno/Reuters …

Five things I wish all small-business owners knew as a bookkeeper

In this piece, bookkeeper Linja Reid explains everything she wishes business owners knew about accounting. There’s a very specific kind of dread that comes with opening your accounting software and realising you have no idea what you’re looking at. Or …

Kanpur dentist booked for culpable homicide after 2 patients die post botched hair transplant

Kanpur: After the death of a 37-year-old Assistant Engineer following a botched hair transplant surgery, another similar case surfaced, where an engineer died after undergoing the same procedure at the same private clinic by a dentist in Uttar Pradesh' …

Auction mart sales round-up: Limousin bulls to 13,000gns at Darlington, sheepdogs sell to £13,300 and geese to £1,450 ...

Rachels herd dispersal tops at 13,000gns A new centre record of 13,000gns and one of the biggest crowds seen at Darlington reflected the trade at the dispersal of the Rachels herd of pedigree Limousin cattle on behalf of Mark Woolhouse and his parents, …

The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien review – a dazzling fable of migration

The sea takes many forms in fiction. It was an adventure playground in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and a rowdy neighbour in Daphne du Maurier’s Jamaica Inn. It played the wine-dark seducer in Homer’s Odyssey and the snot-green tormentor in …

World’s largest floating book fair to return to Jamaica

Logos Hope May 19, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, is returning to Kingston and Montego Bay this summer. Back in Jamaica for the first time since 2020, the ship will dock at the Cement Coal Pier in Kingston from …

How Pamela Cosman Built a Fulfilling Career in Engineering, Academia, and Children’s Books

Prof. Pokala Lakshmi Narasu, the Buddhist Prodigy of the 19th Century (1861-1934)

Dr A B Sai Prasad* discusses the role played by Professor Pokala Lakshmi Narasu, ‘an uncompromising opponent of Religion’, in popularizing Buddhism in the 19th century, the mantle currently borne by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. “In history textbooks,” …

Pottery, organic farming: Delhi govt plans vocational training for middle-school students

Hands-on training in pottery, organic farming, basic carpentry, bicycle repair, traditional food preparation, and hand weaving, among others — the Delhi Education Department has set out elaborate guidelines to introduce pre-vocational education among …

Spirit of The Organon – A Treatise on Organon of Medicine

Dr Tapan Chandra Mondal, MD (Hom.), a well-known name in the world of homeopathy, has authored more than fifteen books on different topics in the field. With phenomenal skills of oration, the homeopathic fraternity has also known him as a speaker at …

2025 Honda Rebel 500 launched at Rs 5.12 lakh; bookings open, deliveries begin from this date

Honda Rebel 500 Bookings Open: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter on Monday, May 19 launched the much-awaited Rebel 500 in India. With the launch, the company has also started booking for this new cruiser motorcycle at select BigWing topline dealerships. …

County jail facility honored as state finalist for engineering excellence

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Criminal Justice Center was recently named a 2025 state finalist at the Indiana Engineering Excellence Awards by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Indiana (ACEC-Indiana). The $45 million jail facility …

New book by Dr. Michael Aziz reveals secrets to slowing aging

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Dr. Michael Aziz, a regenerative medicine specialist, claims that common foods and spices can significantly slow aging, as detailed in his new book, ‘Ageless Revolution.’ Dr. Aziz emphasizes that many people in the United States …

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS JOINS IN SUPPORT OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS AND ITS PROMISE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Kapoor, Chairman, American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC), joined with the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group to discuss the next steps following President Donald J. Trump’s …

NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN LEADERS HOST HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL ASSEMBLAGE AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ISLAMIST TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) hosted a Roundtable discussion by Hindu American and Jewish American leaders at the Capitol Hill Club receiving resounding support from …

WTO to Support the DRC in Ratifying the Trade Facilitation Agreement and the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

The DRC lays the foundation for long-term economic transformation and asserts its role as a strategic player in international trade. KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will …

New Report Reveals Dangerous Deterioration of New York’s Roads Despite Record Tax and Toll Revenues

43% of NY roads are in poor shape, 10% of bridges are unsafe, yet tolls rise. James Medows demands action to fix NYC’s crumbling infrastructure. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released data studies are …

MDC Announces Lakeisha Hood Moise as New President and CEO

Hood Moise will be the first woman to lead MDC in its 57-year history DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MDC is proud to announce the appointment of Lakeisha Hood Moise as its next President and CEO. A seasoned cross- …

Referendum, CGIL at Piazza Vittorio during the pro-vote marathon event

ROME, ITALY, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A large crowd of people gathered yesterday in Rome, in the gardens of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, for the public event “Voting is Freedom – Marathon against Abstention”, promoted by the Referendum …

U.S. Working to Stop Azerbaijani Invasion of Armenia, Says Secretary of State Rubio

Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) Press Trump Administration to Enforce Section 907; Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian Prisoners WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

New Report Examines the Impact of Disinformation on Public Health Outcomes

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era of widespread access to information, the growing influence of disinformation presents complex challenges for public health. A new analysis, The Silent Threat: How Disinformation …

San Jose Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association Join Forces to Host District 3 Candidates Forum

District 3 candidates Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos will outline their priorities at a forum hosted by the San Jose Chamber and Downtown Association. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Jose Chamber …

PCVA Renews Call for Safer Waterways Following Boating Tragedy Acquittal

PCVA urges stronger boating safety enforcement after acquittal in fatal crash; calls on governments to crack down on illegal charter operations. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Passenger Commercial Vessel …

National CACFP Association Reinforces Commitment to Continuing Education Through Expanded Training Opportunities

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) is reaffirming its commitment to continuing education by offering a variety of virtual training opportunities that support child nutrition …

Mardy Gould Appointed Managing Director at EHP, Leading Expansion of Innovative Employee Benefit Solutions Nationwide

Mardy Gould to drive EHP Inc.'s national growth, delivering innovative, tax-advantaged employee benefits solutions to employers nationwide. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHP Inc., a premier provider of …

House Republicans Vote to Kill Job-Creating Clean Energy and Manufacturing Investments and Tax Credits

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a nearly party-line vote, House Republicans passed a budget reconciliation bill that would effectively kill clean energy and manufacturing tax credits. Every single Democratic member of the House voted …

MAHA Institute Launches to Support Trump-Kennedy Health Agenda and Commission Report

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following its successful launch on May 15, featuring the highly-anticipated “MAHA Commission Report” spearheaded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the MAHA Institute returns to the …

Wilhelm Höynck, first OSCE Secretary General, passes away

Wilhelm Höynck, who served as the OSCE’s first Secretary General, passed away on 15 May 2025. “I am saddened to learn of the demise of Ambassador Wilhelm Höynck, who served as the first Secretary General of the OSCE from 1993 to 1996,” said OSCE Secretary …

AIDA Country Report on the Netherlands – Update on 2024

|Published on: 22nd May 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on the Netherlands provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and …

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Anti-NGO law proposed in Hungary ― Poland extends controversial asylum law ― Return-focused ...

A Hungarian MP has tabled a legislative proposal aimed at severely restricting the activities of NGOs. Polish MPs have voted overwhelmingly to extend the duration of the controversial new asylum law. The Finnish Immigration Service is planning to pilot a …

OSCE boosts Tajikistan’s ministry of interior capacities in combating cybercrime

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducted two specialized practical training courses from 12 to 16 May and from 19 to 22 May 2025 focused on strengthening cybersecurity measures in Tajikistan. Thirty-two law enforcement officials (31 men and one …

First aid and emergency response in focus of OSCE Training of Trainers Course for border guards in Turkmenistan

An OSCE-organized Tactical Medical Training of Trainers (ToT) Course, took place from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The course brought together thirty-one participants, including border guards who work in remote areas serving as first responders to …

Deterrence and Defence, Ukraine and Western Balkans top the agenda at NATO PA Spring Session in Dayton

21 May 2025 “There is no peace without strong and credible defence and deterrence, and that is only possible with more investment in our defence capabilities and industrial capacity”, emphasises Marcos Perestrello (Portugal), President of the NATO …