With Iraq currently in the world's spotlight, trace its beginnings in Mesopotamia - its name in ancient times. Mesopotamia has been called the 'cradle of civilisation' because agriculture, animal ...

The researchers found that, unlike the bat lineage of bed bugs, the human lineage grew dramatically around 13,000 and 7,000 ...

The world needs to act with speed, scale and determination to tackle the growing threat of water scarcity and climate shocks, ...

The world needs to act with speed, scale and determination to tackle the growing threat of water scarcity and climate shocks, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the ...

Contributed by David B. Lobell; received February 5, 2025; accepted April 3, 2025; reviewed by Elizabeth Ainsworth and Francois Tardieu This contribution is part of the special series of Inaugural ...

In response to the terror attack on tourists in J&K’s Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian government declared the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Among Asia’s oldest rivers, the Indus is under ...

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US agricultural secretary Brooke Rollins told GB News she wants the UK to “put British farmers first” following the new trade agreement between the two countries. Farmers are concerned about what the ...

The Department of Agriculture is demanding states hand over personal data of food assistance recipients — including Social Security numbers, addresses and, in at least one state, citizenship ...

Under the deal, U.S. tariffs on UK automobiles and steel will be lowered, while both countries will benefit from expanded access to each other’s agricultural markets. The agreement also enhances ...

Seven Northeast Organic Farming Associations and other organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging USDA staff cuts. The lawsuit argues that the President's ...