MIL-OSI Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on NewzIntel.com on May 6, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: ‘Let us know you’re safe’ – Police concerned for missing man
Source: New Zealand Police A Land Search and Rescue team today joined the search for missing Masterton man John Rafferty, who was last seen about midday on Sunday 4 May. Sergeant Anthony Matheson says it’s possible John is staying with a friend, but Police and his family want to know he’s safe. “A reasonable amount of time has passed, and John doesn’t have his cell phone or wallet. A search team has been out looking for him, and a helicopter also helped us search several areas today. We are really keen to know that he’s safe. John is 74 and […]
MIL-OSI China: Announcement on Open Market Operations No.84 [2025]
Source: Peoples Bank of China Announcement on Open Market Operations No.84 [2025] (Open Market Operations Office, May 6, 2025) The People’s Bank of China conducted reverse repo operations in the amount of RMB405 billion through quantity bidding at a fixed interest rate on May 6, 2025. Details of the Reverse Repo Operations Maturity Rate Bidding Volume Winning Bid Volume 7 days 1.50% RMB405 billion RMB405 billion Date of last update Nov. 29 2018 2025年05月06日 MIL OSI China News –
MIL-OSI Russia: Seminar on China’s Economic Development and Cooperation with Central Asian Countries Held
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 6 (Xinhua) — A seminar on China’s (Sichuan Province’s) economic development and cooperation with Central Asian countries was held online late last month, the Sichuan Zaixian (Sichuan Online) news portal reported. More than 60 representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan took part in the event, dedicated to the analysis of the experience of developing county-level economy and new-type urbanization in Sichuan Province (Southwest China). At the seminar, Qi Yiming, spokesperson […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China attaches great importance to maintaining control over fentanyl-related substances
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russians. Ori.org.KN | 06. 05. 2025 Keywords: Source: russian.china.org.cn China attaches great importance to maintaining control over fentanyl-related substances. According to the white paper, the country has strictly supervised fentanyl-related substances, taken strict measures to prevent their abuse, and launched a crackdown on smuggling, production and trafficking of such substances and related chemical precursors, with remarkable results. MIL OSI Russia News –
MIL-OSI Russia: During May Day, the flow of people at Chinese checkpoints increased by 28.7 percent.
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 6 (Xinhua) — During the five-day holiday to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, China’s checkpoints saw about 10.9 million inbound and outbound travelers, up 28.7 percent from a year earlier, data from the National Immigration Administration showed Tuesday. During the period, residents of mainland China crossed the border in both directions about 5.78 million times, up 21.2 percent year-on-year. And the number of entries and exits through checkpoints […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Problems in relations between Pakistan and India cannot be resolved by military means: UN Secretary General
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News UNITED NATIONS, May 6 (Xinhua) — The problems between Pakistan and India cannot be resolved militarily, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters on Monday. “Make no mistake: a military solution is not a solution,” he said. “Tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest level in years,” Guterres said. “And so it pains me to see the relationship reaching a boiling point,” the secretary-general added. A. Guterres once again strongly condemned […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Czech Republic to Continue Training Ukrainian Pilots – Prime Minister
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News PRAGUE, May 6 (Xinhua) — The Czech Republic will continue training Ukrainian pilots and supplying ammunition and heavy equipment to the country, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Monday. “Today we agreed that together with our coalition partners we will focus on training Ukrainian pilots on L-39 and F-16 aircraft in the Czech Republic. Ukraine is already training helicopter and fighter pilots on Czech-made simulators,” he said following a meeting with Ukrainian […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Interview with Stephen Cenatiempo, Canberra Breakfast, 2CC
Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry Stephen Cenatiempo: The Member for Fenner, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Dr Andrew Leigh. Good morning Andrew. Andrew Leigh: Good morning Stephen, good to be with you. Cenatiempo: The factional situation in the Labor Party is a lot more formalised and a lot more disciplined, but you fall outside of that. How do you negotiate that? Leigh: Well, the ACT has always had a tradition of having non‑factional members, going back to people like Bob McMullan. Alicia Payne and I are outside the factional system, and it just means you need to have more […]
MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard suspends search for 7 missing people in overturned vessel incident near San Diego
Source: United States Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/06/2025 02:00 AM EDT 05/06/2025 01:39 AM EDT SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard has suspended its search Monday night pending further developments for a reported seven missing individuals after a pange-style vessel overturned in the vicinity of Del Mar beach. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Climate envoy visits Singapore to drive regional climate action
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements World news story Climate envoy visits Singapore to drive regional climate action The visit by UK Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, will strengthen UK-Singapore partnership and drive regional climate action and investment. The UK’s Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, is in Singapore on 6-7 May to strengthen UK-Singapore partnership on climate and clean investment and support greater climate ambition across Southeast Asia. As part of the two-day visit, Ms Kyte will speak at Ecosperity Week and the GenZero Climate Summit, where she will share lessons from the UK’s decarbonisation journey, engage on […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cleaver, Waters, Lead Call to Protect Rural Housing Funding in Congress
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (5th District Missouri) (Washington, D.C.) – As Congress begins the appropriations process to determine funding levels for federal programs, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, and Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services, are leading dozens of lawmakers in a call to protect federal funding for rural housing programs under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In a letter to House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Subcommittee on […]
MIL-OSI China: China sees 28.7 pct increase in cross-border travel during May Day holiday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Border inspection agencies across China have recorded about 10.9 million entry and exit trips made during the five-day May Day holiday, representing a year-on-year increase of 28.7 percent, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Tuesday. Of these trips, 5.78 million were made by mainland residents and 4 million were made by residents from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, up 21.2 percent and 37.1 percent year on year, respectively. Foreign nationals recorded 1.12 million entry and exit trips, rising 43.1 percent compared with the same period last year, according to […]
MIL-OSI China: Property moves to get house in better order
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News In a tone-setting conference, China’s policymakers outlined specific property measures focused on risk prevention, stock optimization and supply improvement, which is key to the stable and healthy development of the real estate sector, said industry experts on Sunday. Being an important pillar of the nation’s economy, the property market is closely associated with overall economic performance, including financial policies and capital markets. Therefore, bolstering real estate market stability calls for consistent efforts and further supportive measures, they said. The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held a […]
MIL-OSI China: Beijing receives over 17.9M tourists during May Day holiday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News During the five-day May Day holiday, Beijing recorded more than 17.9 million tourist trips, marking a 5.6 percent year-on-year increase, according to Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. The capital’s tourism revenue during the period reached 20.98 billion yuan (about 2.9 billion U.S. dollars), up 6.9 percent compared to the same period last year. Wangfujing shopping street, Beijing Olympic Park, Xidan commercial district, Nanluoguxiang Lane known for its well-preserved quadrangle courtyards, and the Summer Palace were among the top 10 most-visited places in Beijing during the May Day holiday. Beijing’s […]
MIL-Evening Report: As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, does his investing philosophy have a future?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Angel Zhong, Professor of Finance, RMIT University Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced plans to step down at the end of this year. His departure will mark the end of an era for value investing, an investment approach built on buying quality companies at reasonable prices and holding them for the long term. Buffett’s approach transformed Berkshire Hathaway from a small textile business in the 1960s into a giant conglomerate now worth more than US$1.1 trillion (A$1.7 trillion). He built his fortune backing US […]
MIL-Evening Report: Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can I do to avoid it?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jakub Mesinovic, Research Fellow at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University fran_kie/Shutterstock As we age, it’s common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it? It’s sometimes called “hunchback” or “roundback”, but the medical term for a curved back is kyphosis. When the curve is beyond what’s considered normal (greater than 40 degrees), we refer to this as hyperkyphosis. In more severe cases, it may lead […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Laos
Source: Several foreign nationals, including Australians, were victims of methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks in 2024. Be alert to the potential risks, particularly with spirit-based drinks, including cocktails. For further advice on the risks around methanol poisoning as well as drink spiking (see ‘Safety’). Lao authorities issued an order prohibiting the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky due to their concerns about these products being a health risk. Australians should avoid consuming these products due to these serious safety concerns. Transport and tour operators don’t always follow safety and maintenance standards. This includes activities such as […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Johnson Introduces TRUST Act To Hold Judges Accountable for Misconduct
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) “Transparency and Responsibility in Upholding Standards in the Judiciary Act (TRUST Act)” Ensures Misconduct By Federal Judges Investigated Even If They Resign, Retire WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, introduced the Transparency and Responsibility in Upholding Standards in the Judiciary Act (TRUST Act). The legislation ensures that pending misconduct complaints will still be fully investigated even if a federal judge resigns, retires, or passes away while under investigation. All federal judges – […]
MIL-OSI: International Petroleum Corporation Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — William Lundin, IPC’s President and Chief Executive Officer, comments: “We are pleased to announce another strong quarter of operational and financial performance for Q1 2025. IPC achieved an average net daily production during the quarter of 44,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd). Our results during the quarter were in line with the 2025 guidance announced at our Capital Markets Day in February as we continue to execute according to plan across our operations in Canada, Malaysia and France. Notably, the transformational Blackrod Phase 1 development project in Canada […]
MIL-OSI: Viridien secures sale of Sercel Marlin Offshore Logistics solution to ONGC
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Paris, France – May 6, 2025 Viridien has announced a sale of its state-of-the art Sercel Marlin™ Offshore Logistics management solution to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to enhance operational efficiency and safety across its Western offshore E&P operations in India. The sale includes a five-year contract to provide ONGC with dedicated on-premises Sercel software and support services. The Sercel Marlin Offshore Logistics solution will digitize and streamline ONGC’s complex offshore E&P logistics, increasing situational awareness through real-time vessel tracking and boosting efficiency in operational planning while also managing helicopter transit. Seamless integration with ONGC’s market-leading […]