MIL-OSI Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on NewzIntel.com on April 13, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Over 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeons released into Yangtze River
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Over 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeons released into Yangtze River Updated: April 13, 2025 07:20 Xinhua Staff members put a Chinese sturgeon into a release device in Yichang City, central China’s Hubei Province, April 12, 2025. More than 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeons were released into the Yangtze River during a release activity here on Saturday. [Photo/Xinhua] This photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows an activity to release Chinese sturgeons into the Yangtze River in Yichang City, central China’s Hubei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] This photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows the Chinese […]
MIL-OSI China: SCO dialogue partners eye deeper cooperation with China at investment event
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, April 12 — At a recent investment promotion event in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, Turkish businessman Mehmet Sahin was seen exchanging business cards with entrepreneurs from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries. “I really appreciate attending this event,” said Sahin, vice president of global purchasing and logistics at Hattat Holding A.S., a Turkish company engaged in energy, automotive, agricultural and real estate development. He noted his assurance that the event would help him meet with potential Chinese and Russian investors and cooperation partners. The China-SCO Sustainable Development Industrial Investment Promotion […]
MIL-OSI China: China-funded road connecting two provinces in Cambodia inaugurated
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TBONG KHMUM, Cambodia, April 12 — Cambodia on Saturday inaugurated the China-funded National Road 71C, connecting the eastern Tbong Khmum province with the southeastern Kampong Cham province. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin attended the event. Hun Manet said the 114.9-km road is crucial to facilitating travel and goods transportation and will play an important role in helping boost the local economy and tourism development. Hun Manet said China is an “indispensable friend” of Cambodia for socio-economic development. China is recognized as No. 1 partner, […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: New hub helps green tech to flourish
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Last month, the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, or HKSTP, transformed its InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong into a GreenTech Hub, with the aim of supercharging Hong Kong’s drive to be an international hub for green technology and green finance. Kevin To, the head of a green tech company focused on developing electric motorcycles, batteries and smart battery replacement systems, believes the hub can be a catalyst for advancing green technology in Hong Kong. “We can combine all these green tech companies together,” he said. “We have more opportunities to communicate, to interact with […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Registration for 2025 “March with Pride” opens
Source: City of Liverpool Liverpool city region’s annual Pride March is set to take place on Saturday 26th July, with organisers LCR Pride Foundation announcing that “March with Pride” registrations are now open. LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, alongside organisations and community groups are invited to stand against rising hate, discrimination and prejudice towards LGBTQ+ and other marginalised communities, and unite in solidarity, by joining with more than 20,000 people to March with Pride, in celebration and protest. The planned route will start at St. George’s Hall Plateau at 12pm. The procession will then move through the city centre before making […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Swift response leads to arrests, following incidents in Palmerston North and Foxton
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: Central District Police officers acted swiftly to deal with incidents involving youth offenders last night and in the early hours of this morning. At around 8.15pm yesterday Police received a report of an aggravated robbery in the Square, Palmerston North. One person received minor injuries and the group of offenders fled on foot with stolen items. Police conducting area enquiries located the group on Featherston Street but they evaded police. A police dog team responded quickly and tracked the offenders to Mersey Terrace where they were […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Enduring Pacific partnerships
Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora, aloha, good morning. Interim President of the East-West Center, Jim Scott, distinguished guests. It is an absolute pleasure to be here in Hawaii, leading a cross-party delegation through the Pacific. New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific is foundational to who we are as a people. It transcends governments, political parties, and the disruptive events and controversies of the moment. A core and enduring part of New Zealand’s approach is our determination to work with our Pacific brothers, sisters and cousins to forge together a more secure, more prosperous and more resilient future, which grows opportunities and possibilities […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closure, SH6 Blenheim – Nelson
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson is closed while emergency services attend a crash near Canvastown, reported at around 6.20am. A large vehicle has rolled and is obstructing the roadway. No injuries are reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the crash is cleared. ENDS MIL OSI New Zealand News –
MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH6 re-opens, Blenheim – Nelson
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson has re-opened following a crash near Canvastown this morning. There are speed restrictions in the area, motorists are advised to exercise caution. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the crash was cleared. ENDS MIL OSI New Zealand News –
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First Minister: Scotland must be resilient in face of global shocks
Source: Scottish Government ‘UK response must reflect changing reality.’ The Scottish Government will take steps to ensure Scotland is as “resilient as we can possibly be” in the face of global economic uncertainty, First Minister John Swinney has said. Responding to the events of the last few weeks, the First Minister has called for a UK Government response that reflects the fact that “the world is changing around us”. First Minister John Swinney said: “I know that this is a time of great uncertainty for people, that many families and businesses are worried about what global events will mean for […]
MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LAFALCE
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer New York, N.Y. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John LaFalce: “Congressman LaFalce was as Buffalo as they come. He had one of the biggest brains and the biggest heart. John was a legislative giant and a dear friend going back to our time serving together in the House. He would see a problem, whether in his beloved city of Buffalo or across the country, and dedicate every fiber of his being to making sure it was solved. […]
MIL-OSI Video: Happy Passover from President Donald J. Trump
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements) I want to wish the Jewish people in America and Israel, and all around the world, a very happy Passover. Every year at this time, Jewish families celebrate God’s liberation of the ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, guiding them through the prophet Moses on a forty-year journey to a very, very promised land. The story of Exodus, which is retold around the globe and all over the world at every Passover Seder, is a reminder not only of the enduring strength of the Jewish people, but of the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested after attempted car theft at Seaford
Source: New South Wales – News A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal a car at Seaford last night. Police were called to Commercial Road, Seaford just after 9pm on Saturday 12 April by reports of an attempted robbery. A 19-year-old woman was sitting in her car in the shopping centre car park when she was approached by a man who asked for a lift. They had a brief conversation before he allegedly reached in and dragged her out of the car. Witnesses quickly intervened, pulled the man out of the car and detained him until police arrived. […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government acts to save British steel production
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Government acts to save British steel production Urgent action by the Government sees vote on emergency powers to save British steel production. Parliament recalled to introduce emergency powers that will allow the Government to protect the Scunthorpe site Unique action to gives the best chance of safeguarding steelmaking, protecting jobs, national security and supply chains. This strategic decision aims to secure domestic steel production for nationally important projects like airports, rail and housing and deliver growth at part of the Plan for Change. Steelmaking is set to continue in Scunthorpe following […]
MIL-Evening Report: ‘Trump fatigue’ is putting Kiwis off the news, with trust in media still low – new report
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Merja Myllylahti, Senior Lecturer, Co-Director Research Centre for Journalism, Media & Democracy, Auckland University of Technology Getty Images The news media is doing its best to keep everyone up to speed with the pace of Donald Trump’s radical changes to the world order. But in Aotearoa New Zealand, where avoiding news is more common than in other countries, many of us are blocking our ears to it all. In 2025, “Trump fatigue” is now one of the key reasons 73% of New Zealanders say they actively avoid the news to some extent. […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney speaks with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Mark Rutte. The leaders discussed issues of shared interest, including strengthening Euro-Atlantic security, continuing to support Ukraine in its self-defence, bolstering military readiness and burden-sharing, as well as identifying additional opportunities to further deepen transatlantic co-operation in the defence industry and innovation. Prime Minister Carney underscored that NATO remains a cornerstone of transatlantic security. He reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening the Alliance and contributing to the capabilities it requires. Prime Minister Carney and Secretary General Rutte […]
MIL-OSI: XRP News: Only 9 Days Left as XploraDEX $XPL Presale Enters Countdown Phase – Last Chance to Join XRP’s Smartest DeFi Launch
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ZURICH, Switzerland, April 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The clock is ticking, and the window is closing. With just 9 days left before the XploraDEX $XPL presale officially ends, crypto investors across the XRP ecosystem are making their final moves to lock in what could be the most promising DeFi launch of 2025. XploraDEX isn’t just another decentralized exchange, it’s the first AI-powered trading platform on XRPL, designed to give every trader the advantage of predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and precision execution. With over 44% of the presale already sold and momentum accelerating, this is the final […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM statement on British Steel: 12 April 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM statement on British Steel: 12 April 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s statement on British Steel this afternoon. Today, my government has stepped in to save British Steel. We are acting to protect the jobs of thousands of workers, and all options are on the table to secure the future of the industry. Delivering security and renewal for working people is at the heart of my Plan for Change. This government is turning the page on a decade of decline, where our manufacturing heartlands were hollowed out by the previous government. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sen. Murray, Rep. Brown Lead Members in Letter Urging Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Abandon Plans to Dismantle OFCCP Amid Reports DOL Plans to Slash Staff By 90 Percent, Shutter Local Offices
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray 40 Members call on Trump admin to reverse course on plans to dismantle agency charged with combating illegal employment discrimination ahead of April 14th “fork in the road” deadline OFCCP recovered $22.5 million for 12,756 affected workers in FY24 alone ICYMI: Senator Murray Presses Deputy Labor Secretary Nominee on Trump Dismantling OFCCP And Enabling Illegal Discrimination Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representative Shontel Brown (D, OH-11) […]
MIL-OSI USA: Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Slam OMB’s Proposed NASA Goddard Cuts, Vow to Fight Back Against NASA Budget
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski released the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed cuts to NASA Goddard missions: “Maryland is the proud home to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and to many of the men and women who conduct the vital work being done there and at its partner launch site, NASA Wallops Flight Facility. This work is critical […]
MIL-OSI USA: Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Slam OMB’s Proposed NASA Goddard Cuts, Vow to Fight Back Against NASA Budget
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski released the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed cuts to NASA Goddard missions: “Maryland is the proud home to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and to many of the men and women who conduct the vital work being done there and at its partner launch site, NASA Wallops Flight Facility. This work is critical […]
MIL-OSI USA: Issa Criticizes LA28 Decision Not to Keep Galway Downs an Olympic Venue
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) Calls for continued support of Temecula facility as 2028 Olympics Equestrian venue Congressman Darrell Issa issued the following statement in response to the decision by LA28 to not keep Galway Downs as an Olympic venue for the 2028 summer games. “I’m deeply disappointed to learn that Galway Downs in Temecula is reportedly no longer LA28’s proposed host site for equestrian events at the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games. This abrupt move appears arbitrary, unwarranted, and our community deserves a clear explanation of the process that led to this change. At […]
MIL-OSI USA: Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended
US Senate News: Source: The White House MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ECONOMIC POLICY THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS THE SENIOR COUNSELOR TO THE PRESIDENT FOR TRADE AND MANUFACTURING THE CHAIR OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION SUBJECT: Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended In Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Passover: Minister Yaseen
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) “Tonight, Alberta’s Jewish community gathers to celebrate the eight days of Passover and the retelling of the story of the Exodus from Egypt. “Passover commemorates the liberation of Jewish people, marking a time of freedom, resilience and faith. It is a reminder to stand strong and united against adversity. “The Jewish community – both here and abroad – continues to navigate challenges and hardship. I hope everyone who is celebrating has a meaningful holiday, and that G-d’s care for His people brings comfort and hope to them all. “Chag Pesach kasher v’sameach! – […]