Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 17, 2025.
MIL-OSI Global: Trump signed plenty of contracts in the Middle East, but he’s no closer to the two ‘deals’ he really wants
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Shahram Akbarzadeh, Director, Middle East Studies Forum (MESF), Deakin University US President Donald Trump’s visit to Arab states in the Middle East this week generated plenty of multibillion-dollar deals. He said more than US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion) worth of deals had been signed with Saudi Arabia alone, […]
MIL-OSI China: China releases plan to advance Digital China development
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 16 — China has released a 2025 action plan to build a Digital China, outlining key initiatives in areas such as “AI Plus,” infrastructure upgrades, the data industry and digital talent development, the National Data Administration said on Friday. The plan calls for the […]
MIL-OSI: SolarMax Technology Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SolarMax Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq SMXT) (“SolarMax” or the “Company”), an integrated solar energy company, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Revenue: $6.9 million, compared with $5.8 million in the first quarter of 2024. Gross […]
MIL-OSI Banking: More power to the people
Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: More power to the people Canada is entering the age of customer-owned power generation By Phil McKay, Senior Director, Distributed Energy Resources and Grid Integration, Canadian Renewable Energy Association Welcome to the new age of customer-owned power generation! The promise of making your own electricity, at your own apartment, house […]
MIL-OSI USA: Garbarino, Tenney Reintroduce Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to Protect Qualified Immunity
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), alongside bill sponsor Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), announced the reintroduction of the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to protect qualified immunity for police officers serving at the state and local levels nationwide. This bill solidifies […]
MIL-OSI USA: Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers
Source: US Justice – Antitrust Division Headline: Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between […]
MIL-OSI Security: Security News: Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers
Source: United States Department of Justice 2 Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal government and Rare Breed Triggers. “This Department of Justice believes that the 2nd […]
MIL-OSI Security: Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers
Source: United States Attorneys General Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal government and Rare Breed Triggers. “This Department of Justice believes that the 2nd Amendment is […]
MIL-OSI USA: Horses and Bourses: Remarks at the 12th Annual Conference on Financial Market Regulation
Source: Securities and Exchange Commission Thank you for having me here today as part of the 12th Annual Conference on Financial Market Regulation. Before I begin, I must remind you that my views are my own as a Commissioner and not necessarily those of the SEC or my fellow Commissioners. I appreciate the collaboration of […]
MIL-OSI USA: In Celebration of Colorado Public Lands Day, Hickenlooper, Bennet, Hurd Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Gunnison Basin and Surrounding Regions
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Colorado John Hickenlooper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet reintroduced the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection (GORP) Act to permanently protect key portions of the Gunnison Basin and the surrounding regions through a variety of public land management tools, including special designations focused on recreation, […]
MIL-OSI USA: To Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day, Hickenlooper, Bennet Reintroduce Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Colorado John Hickenlooper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet reintroduced the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act to protect over 68,000 acres of public lands in Southwestern Colorado. Colorado Public Lands Day is Saturday, May 17th. Colorado was the first […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Letter to Congress Opposing Budget Amendment Prohibiting States from Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations
Source: Washington State News SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today joined Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, and Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark and 35 other state attorneys general in a bipartisan letter to Congress voicing opposition to a sweeping and dangerous U.S. House […]
MIL-OSI USA: New Dem Energy & Commerce Members Blast Republicans for Voting to Strip Health Care Coverage from 13.7 Million Americans to Finance Billionaire Tax Breaks
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Energy & Commerce Committee Members, including Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01), Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02), and Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued a joint statement […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Syria: New government must prioritise justice, truth and accountability to prevent further abuse – Amnesty warns
Source: Amnesty International – Syria’s new government faces a crucial opportunity to break with a legacy of grave human rights violations Justice for victims of mass enforced disappearances remains one of the most urgent human rights challenges in Syria today After the fall of the Assad government, tens of thousands of families hoped their missing […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Praise Iraq’s Child Rights Strategy, Raise Issues Concerning Child Marriage and Corporal Punishment
Source: United Nations – Geneva The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the fifth and sixth combined periodic reports of Iraq under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, with Committee Experts praising the State’s national child rights strategy and raising questions about child marriage and corporal punishment. Benoit Van Keirsbilck, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Huizenga Secures Funding in Army Corps Work Plan for Holland, Saugatuck, St. Joe, and South Haven Harbors
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers announced their FY 2025 Work Plan which includes funding for the harbors of Holland, Saugatuck, St. Joe, and South Haven. “Our harbors and rivers are an enormous source of […]
MIL-OSI USA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Sound the Alarm on Vermont’s Health Care Crisis
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders WASHINGTON, May 16 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today announced he will hold a press conference Monday with health care, business and community leaders to discuss the crisis in Vermont’s health care system and call for immediate action. As independent health care providers, […]
MIL-OSI USA: WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Trillions in Great Deals Secured for America Thanks to President Trump
US Senate News: Source: The White House President Donald J. Trump’s first official trip was a huge success, locking in over $2 trillion in great deals—including a $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia, a $1.2 trillion economic exchange agreement with Qatar, $243.5 billion in U.S.-Qatar commercial and defense deals, and $200 billion in U.S.-United […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Collins Secures $8 Million USDOT Partnership for UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: May 16, 2025 U.S. Department of Transportation will collaborate with UMaine to support the Center’s development of low-cost, composite bridge materials. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Advanced Research Projects Agency–Infrastructure (ARPA-I) is […]
MIL-OSI USA: Army Corps Nominee Commits to Sullivan to Prioritize Alaska’s Nome Port Project
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 05.16.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, secured a commitment this week from Adam Telle, nominated to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works in charge of the Army Corps of Engineers, […]