MİA, 7-8 Temmuz'daki NATO Zirvesi öncesinde Ankara'da 'NATO Ankara Zirvesi: İstihbarat ve Dayanıklılık' başlıklı uluslararası bir program düzenledi. MİT Başkanı İbrahim Kalın, değişen tehdit ortamında ortak stratejik akla ve dayanıklı toplumlara ihtiyaç olduğunu belirtti.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to help landless farmer Kashinath Gaikwad choose a healthy bull after a replacement provided by the animal husbandry department was found unfit. The farmer's plight gained attention after a video of his wife yoked to a plough went viral, drawing criticism from opposition parties.
Sergeants Lawrence and Hogan, part of Queensland's 48.7% female forensic workforce, share their experiences working in the outback, from solving crimes to community engagement, highlighting the rewards and challenges of their roles.
Cassowary Coast graziers claim rates are 'grossly inequitable' compared to neighboring regions, seeking transparency on calculation despite council's assurance of equity.
A genetics breakthrough at the University of Queensland has identified a new gene variant, polledG, allowing for more accurate breeding of naturally hornless cattle in Australia. This addresses inconsistencies in DNA testing and meets industry demand for polled animals, improving safety and reducing costs.
The USDA confirms five New World screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico, threatening the cattle industry. Sterile fly programs and quarantines are in place, but concerns over effectiveness and speed of response arise.
A calf in La Pryor, Texas, was found infested with screwworm, prompting a containment response from US and Texas officials, with no other cases detected yet.
The New World screwworm fly has been confirmed in south Texas, marking the first time in decades the parasite has threatened the U.S. cattle industry. A quarantine zone is in place, and efforts are underway to prevent mass infestation.
US authorities announced a potential case of New World screwworm in South Texas, a parasite eradicated decades ago but feared for its impact on livestock. Samples are being tested, and contingency plans are activated amid concerns for the Texas economy.
Kolkata's Dhulagarh cattle market is deserted before Eid al-Adha, with traders facing losses due to fear and strict implementation of cattle slaughter laws after the BJP's election win. Beef traders and restaurants report sharp declines in sales.
Farmers and cafe owners in rural Queensland express growing dissatisfaction with traditional parties, citing issues like housing and immigration. Many are considering or already supporting Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, drawn to its policies and perceived authenticity, though some remain critical of Hanson's past actions.
Australian cattle producers face challenges stocking up on cottonseed, a vital feed, due to slower production and rising costs amid drought fears and an impending El Niño. Supply is tight for this year, with significant concerns for 2027.
A new report highlights that increasing extraction of rainforest resources for minerals, biofuels, and pulp is pushing biomes like the Amazon towards a breaking point. Compounding pressures from cattle ranching, agriculture, and logging are exacerbated by mining's extensive environmental footprint, including pollution and infrastructure development. The analysis by Profundo, commissioned by Rainforest Foundation Norway, urges a reduction in consumption from forest regions.
Terra Firma, the UK parent company of Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC), has ordered an immediate halt to plans to cull 20,000 native birds at Newcastle Waters cattle station in the NT, citing unawareness of the permit.
Newly elected BJP MLA Rekha Patra has caused a stir by demanding 'birth certificates' for cattle, linking it to slaughter regulations. The controversy highlights Bengal's laws against slaughtering animals without proper certification.
Australia's northern cattle industry says it is "deeply disappointed" by a Federal Court decision to dismiss its appeal over compensation for the 2011 live export ban.
China's renewal of import licences for US beef plants sparks concern in Brazil, potentially disrupting competition in China's beef market, Brazil's largest export destination.
A permit to cull 20,000 native birds has been granted to a cattle station in the Northern Territory in response to an "overpopulation" of destructive and "exceptionally noisy" galahs and little corellas.
Owned by the Holmes à Court family, Heytesbury runs 165,000 head of cattle in northern Australia and has just struck a deal with Vroon to buy its ships.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
An ATSB investigation into a fatal helicopter crash found the pilot was flying after sunset without the correct qualifications or equipment, prompting new safety procedures at the remote cattle station where he was working.
Thailand amended Section 1567 of its Civil and Commercial Code in March 2025 to ban all corporal punishment in homes, schools and facilities, elevating previous ministerial regulations to legal code. However, Unicef data from June 2025 shows 54% of Thai children still experience violent discipline, while a 2020 survey found 60% of students were physically punished in schools—indicating minimal progress despite the ban and WHO warnings about harm to children's health and rights.
More than half a century ago, lush wetlands along the Queensland coastline were cut off from the ocean as farmers built physical barriers to stop salt water flowing into their land. Now, conservation groups and traditional owners are restoring tidal flows and bringing life back to the land.
