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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Brazil declared free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination
Brazilian companies exported beef worth nearly US$13 billion last year. (AFP pic) SAO PAULO : The World Organization for Animal Health has recognised Brazil, the world's leading beef exporter, as a country free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination, a Brazilian official and a spokesperson for the intergovernmental body said. Brazilian lobbies representing some of the largest Brazilian meatpackers, including JBS, Minerva and Marfrig, said the development was historic, as it can help Brazil to win new markets. 'The new status will be announced on June 6 at a formal ceremony after a meeting between President Lula and WOAH director general Emmanuelle Soubeyran,' Brazil's chief veterinary officer Marcelo Mota told Reuters on the last day of a WOAH conference in Paris. Last year, Brazilian companies exported beef worth nearly US$13 billion to countries including China, the United Arab Emirates and the United States, which has increased imports from Brazil because of a scarcity of cattle for slaughter. The change in status can be used as a 'strategic asset' in talks to open markets with strict standards, such as Japan, Brazilian beef lobby Abiec said in a statement. It added the Philippines and Indonesia have expressed interest in importing beef offal based on the health status. 'The new status also brings new challenges and responsibilities for all actors involved,' Abiec said, alluding to maintaining the herd in adequate sanitary conditions. The long-sought change had been anticipated by Brazilian authorities, including agriculture minister Carlos Favaro. In May 2024, when Brazil announced the end of the vaccination cycle against foot-and-mouth disease, Favaro said it moved Brazil 'to the next level of the world's health elite'. At the time, Brazil's goal of being free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination by 2026 was brought forward to 2025, the ministry said. The Brazilian agriculture ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Demi Lovato's Wedding Nails Are Not What We Expected
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by Allure editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Getty Images Congratulations, Demi Lovato! The singer tied the knot with Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes on May 25 in California and looked absolutely stunning from head to toe. But one element of her wedding-day immediately look stood out as a bit of a surprise: the bridal manicure! Lovato is known for her edgy style—think lots of leather, tattoos, and sleek silhouettes. Instead of a shiny black manicure, a deep and romantic red, or gray chrome, which is what we would have predicted for Lovato's wedding set, the musician chose a classic soft, barely there polish for the big day. Lovato worked with longtime manicurist Natalie Minerva on two similar-but-not-identical sets for the wedding weekend. For the first evening, the two landed on a combination of OPI's Nail Lacquer in Passion, a sheer neutral pink, and For the Fill of It, a pro-only warm pink shade. On the wedding day, Lovato chose Pearl-Clutching Behavior, which Minerva describes as a 'softer, more milky nude.' Minerva shaped the star's nails into medium-length rounded almonds and painted a few delicate coats of color atop the nails for a sweet, whisper-light set that looked so good with Lovato's Vivienne Westwood gown and sparkling diamond ring. Minerva came prepared for the occasion with an entire lineup of nail options in a similar palette, including OPI's beloved Bubble Bath, and also gave the groom a wedding-day manicure. Many brides choose nearly naked or milky nails on their wedding day as it's a timeless look that suits a variety of bridal styles. When we polled nail pros for their favorite 2025 wedding manicure trends, they spotlighted soft matte sets, pearl-studded French manis, and all-white nails, perfect for a neutrals-with-a-twist vibe. Nude and blush-pink styles may reign supreme for walking down the aisle, but if you're more of a color person, you could also try an on-theme baby blue (as the 'something blue,' of course) or cherry red, similar to Lovato's sheer 'cherry Jello nails' from earlier this spring. Either way, you, like Lovato, will be headed for a happily ever after! More wedding beauty tips: These Natural Wedding Makeup Trends Will be Everywhere in 2025 19 Wedding Nail Ideas That Look Stunning In Photos 11 Tips for Picking a Wedding Hairstyle You'll Love Forever Now, watch Nicole Kidman revisit her best onscreen looks: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty. Originally Appeared on Allure
The Independent
20-05-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Rare Roman ring from 2nd century discovered by 13-year-old on hike
A strange artefact unearthed by a thirteen-year-old while on a trek in Haifa, north of Israel, has turned out to be a rare ancient Roman ring featuring goddess Minerva. The bronze ring has been dated to be from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, when the Israeli region was part of the Province of Syria Palaestina under the Roman Empire. "During the walk, I noticed a small green object and picked it up. It had corrosion on it, so at first I thought it was a screw nut. I thought about melting it down, but fortunately, I realised it was a ring,' the teenager Yair Whitson said in a statement. He found a small figure, possibly of a warrior, engraved on the ring. 'At home, I recognised that it had a figure on it. At first glance, I thought it was a warrior,' the 13-year-old said. Mr Whitson and his family then contacted the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) who further analysed the ring with the help of experts. The ring depicted a naked figure wearing a helmet and holding a spear and a shield. 'In one hand she holds a shield, and in the other a spear," IAA's Nir Distelfeld said. 'Yair's identification of the figure as a warrior is very close to reality. The figure is apparently the goddess Minerva from Roman mythology, who is also known as Athena in Greek mythology,' he said. Minerva was popular during the time in the region as the Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and military strategy, researchers say. In comparison to gods like Mars, who represented winning wars by violence, Minerva's focus was strategic warfare. Recent research suggests Minerva was not only worshipped in a civic fashion, but also at a personal level by individuals. While it remains unknown who owned the ancient ring, archaeologists suspect it may have belonged to someone who lived in or near what's now the Khirbet Shalala archaeological site. The site is located on a hill at the centre of Mount Carmel, and is home to a Roman-era mansion near an ancient rock quarry. Researchers suspect the ring likely belonged to someone who lived at the mansion. 'Another possibility is that it belonged to a worker in the quarry, or perhaps it was used as a burial offering in nearby tombs. The possibilities are many,' they say. 'Yair's admirable act, who immediately reported the discovery and handed the ring over to the State Treasures, demonstrates responsibility and respect for our past,' IAA director Eli Escozido said.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Teenager on hike finds 1,800-year-old ring depicting Roman goddess Minerva
A strange artefact unearthed by a thirteen-year-old while on a trek in Haifa, north of Israel, has turned out to be a rare ancient Roman ring featuring goddess Minerva. The bronze ring has been dated to be from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, when the Israeli region was part of the Province of Syria Palaestina under the Roman Empire. "During the walk, I noticed a small green object and picked it up. It had corrosion on it, so at first I thought it was a screw nut. I thought about melting it down, but fortunately, I realised it was a ring,' the teenager Yair Whitson said in a statement. He found a small figure, possibly of a warrior, engraved on the ring. 'At home, I recognised that it had a figure on it. At first glance, I thought it was a warrior,' the 13-year-old said. Mr Whitson and his family then contacted the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) who further analysed the ring with the help of experts. The ring depicted a naked figure wearing a helmet and holding a spear and a shield. 'In one hand she holds a shield, and in the other a spear," IAA's Nir Distelfeld said. 'Yair's identification of the figure as a warrior is very close to reality. The figure is apparently the goddess Minerva from Roman mythology, who is also known as Athena in Greek mythology,' he said. Minerva was popular during the time in the region as the Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and military strategy, researchers say. In comparison to gods like Mars, who represented winning wars by violence, Minerva's focus was strategic warfare. Recent research suggests Minerva was not only worshipped in a civic fashion, but also at a personal level by individuals. While it remains unknown who owned the ancient ring, archaeologists suspect it may have belonged to someone who lived in or near what's now the Khirbet Shalala archaeological site. The site is located on a hill at the centre of Mount Carmel, and is home to a Roman-era mansion near an ancient rock quarry. Researchers suspect the ring likely belonged to someone who lived at the mansion. 'Another possibility is that it belonged to a worker in the quarry, or perhaps it was used as a burial offering in nearby tombs. The possibilities are many,' they say. 'Yair's admirable act, who immediately reported the discovery and handed the ring over to the State Treasures, demonstrates responsibility and respect for our past,' IAA director Eli Escozido said.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kottarakara to host Women's International Film Festival from May 23
The sixth edition of the Women's International Film Festival (WIFF) will be held at Kottarakara in Kollam from May 23 to 25, showcasing a curated selection of films by women. Organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy under the Department of Culture, the three-day festival aims at celebrating women's voices through feature films and documentaries featuring multiple genres and geographies. Around 25 films will be screened at Minerva cinema in Kottarakara. The line-up includes works in segments such as World Cinema, Indian Cinema, and Malayalam Cinema. The festival will also feature entries by women filmmakers who garnered attention at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). Apart from film screenings, the festival will also host open forums and cultural programmes. Delegate registration opens online at 11 a.m. on May 16 via The delegate fee, including GST, is ₹472 for general viewers and ₹236 for students. Offline registration will be available at the festival organising committee office at Chanthamukku, Kottarakara, from May 18. To encourage wider participation, accommodation for delegates travelling from other regions will be available at the Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Kottarakara. For details, call 94961 50327. The festival is part of the 'Comprehensive Kottarakara' initiative launched by Minister for Finance K.N. Balagopal.
