Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1907, Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) was born. In 1920, Randolph Quirk, Manx linguist and academic (died 2017) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1982, Kenneth More, English actor (born 1914) passed away. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Thai rubber smallholders race to meet new EU deforestation rules
Thailand’s natural rubber industry is racing to comply with a new EU anti-deforestation law that will take effect in 2027, reports Mongabay’s Carolyn Cowan. Thailand is the world’s largest producer of natural rubber and relies on approximately 1.7 million small-scale farmers for 90 of its supply. The country exports much of its rubber to China []
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One Green Planet
· Jun 22, 2026
Colombia’s Landmark Beef Traceability Law Could Change the Future of the Amazon
Colombia's new beef traceability law tackles Amazon deforestation and could inspire stronger protections across the region.
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· Jun 28, 2026
Monthly Spotlight: Asia Farming Solutions
In this month’s spotlight, Castle Reynera of Asia Farming Solutions shares how the organization is advancing higher-welfare farming systems in the Philippines through smallholder engagement, research, and systems-focused advocacy. The feature explores the Build Back Better Campaign, challenges in farmed animal welfare work, and why locally grounded solutions matter in transforming food systems. Read more
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 2, 2026
Harga durian menjunam, dijual RM1 sekilogram
PETALING JAYA: Durian yang sekian lama dianggap sebagai ikon pertanian Malaysia kerana nilai komersialnya yang tinggi kini berdepan lambakan bekalan sehingga menyebabkan harganya merudum malah ada varieti dijual serendah RM1 sekilogram. Kejatuhan harga itu turut melibatkan durian premium seperti Musang King dan Black Thorn yang menyusut sehingga kira-kira 50 peratus berbanding harga sekitar RM28 hingga ... Read more The post Harga durian menjunam, dijual RM1 sekilogram appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Malaysian Insight
· Sep 16, 2024
History, propaganda are no bedfellows
DURIANS, pineapples, and now rock melons have become priorities to the Malacca government due to the demand for them from Chinese and Indian tourists. Whilst the state government is agog over buzzing cash registers courtesy of foreign tourists, Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh has yet again been taken to task for being reckless with Malacca’s historical facts, as seen in the state’s newly erected signboards around the Unesco heritage site.
South Africa Today
· Jul 7, 2026
UK deforestation rules take step forward after a long delay
The U.K government has announced that it will advance long-delayed regulations on commodities linked to deforestation. On June 23, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) issued a press release promising to “take forward new rules” that will force companies in Great Britain to carry out due diligence on the products they sell. []
BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
General : Penang To Assist Durian Exporters Handle Oversupply
TASEK GELUGOR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Penang State Government is trying to help local durian exporters to deal with the dumping of the king of fruits that has occurred following constraints in exporting to overseas markets.
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Related coverage for "Thai rubber smallholders race to meet new EU deforestation rules": One Green Planet — Colombia’s Landmark Beef Traceability Law Could Change the Future of the Amazon. Animal Charity Evaluators — Monthly Spotlight: Asia Farming Solutions. Utusan Malaysia — Harga durian menjunam, dijual RM1 sekilogram. The Malaysian Insight — History, propaganda are no bedfellows . South Africa Today — UK deforestation rules take step forward after a long delay. BERNAMA — General : Penang To Assist Durian Exporters Handle Oversupply