Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 18, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First Minister urges Prime Minister to drop EU red lines
Source: Scottish Government Scotland’s interests cannot be an afterthought in negotiations. First Minister John Swinney has urged the UK Government to reflect Scotland’s interests by dropping its EU red lines on the single market, customs union and freedom of movement. Ahead of tomorrow’s summit between the UK and EU, the First Minister has reiterated his […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-EU Summit
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-EU Summit This week, the Prime Minister will strike yet another deal that will deliver in the national interest of this country. It will be good for growth, good for jobs, good for bills, and good for our borders. This week, the Prime Minister will […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Tunisian President Meets with Head of CPC Central Committee Propaganda Department
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 TUNIS, May 17 (Xinhua) — Tunisian President Kais Saied met with Li Shulei, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Australia, Canada and New Zealand release statement following APEC Ministerial Meetings in Jeju, Korea, on Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine
Source: Government of Canada News May 17, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The governments of Australia, Canada and New Zealand today issued the following statement after the APEC ministerial meetings on human resources development, education and trade: “We express our unwavering support for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and are fully committed […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s press encounter at the League of Arab States [scroll down for Arabic]
Source: United Nations secretary general A very good afternoon to all of you. I am pleased to be in Baghdad once again, this time for this Summit of the League of Arab States in a crucial moment for the region. The ground is moving under our feet in this region. But the tectonic shifts are not a force […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Meeting with the President of the Lebanese Republic
Source: Government of Italy (English) The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the President of the Lebanese Republic, Joseph Aoun, at Palazzo Chigi. President Meloni reaffirmed Italy’s strong commitment alongside the Lebanese people, especially at this decisive moment in time in which Lebanon is undertaking an ambitious reform programme and […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Mongolia’s GDP grew by 2.4 percent in Q1 2025
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 ULAN BATOR, May 17 (Xinhua) — Mongolia’s GDP grew 2.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the country’s National […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s remarks at the League of Arab States Summit [scroll down for Arabic]
Source: United Nations secretary general As salaam alaikum. Your Excellency President Rashid, thank you for your invitation and your hospitality. Your Highnesses, your Excellencies, Secretary-General Aboul Gheit, Ladies and Gentlemen I am honoured to be with you to further strengthen our partnership with the League of Arab States. The region and the world face trials […]
MIL-OSI: Tribal Loans Direct Lender Guaranteed Approval: Easiest Tribal Loans to Get – No Credit Check, Bad Credit, Native American!
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tribal loans are gaining popularity among people with poor credit or restricted access to mainstream financial services. This article discusses the easiest tribal loans to get with no credit check, no teletrack, and guaranteed approval. If you have been rejected by another lender, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Issue of ₹20 Denomination Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bearing the signature of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor
Source: Reserve Bank of India The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹20 denomination Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bearing the signature of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor. The design of these notes is similar in all respects to ₹20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. All banknotes in the denomination of ₹20 issued […]
MIL-OSI: Best Payday Lenders for Personal Finance Loans with Bad Credit Scores (Top Approval Lending)
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Philadelphia, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In This Article, You’ll Discover: How payday loans work and why they’re often used by individuals with bad credit scores The financial pain points faced by borrowers with low credit or no credit history Why traditional personal finance loans are not always accessible to consumers […]
MIL-OSI USA: Scalise: House Will Pass One, Big Beautiful Bill Next Week
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Scalise (1st District of Louisiana) JEFFERSON, La.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network’s Kudlow to discuss the last steps to move reconciliation to the House Floor for a vote next week – a vote to unleash President Trump’s pro-growth agenda by […]
MIL-OSI USA: Scalise: Reconciliation Will Help Struggling Families
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Scalise (1st District of Louisiana) JEFFERSON, La.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss bringing permanency to the tax code and passing President Trump’s agenda through the reconciliation package. Leader Scalise outlined how unleashing energy production, securing the border, and cutting […]
MIL-OSI USA: Scalise Honors Police Week in the House
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Scalise (1st District of Louisiana) WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman John Rutherford (R-Fla.) to discuss the progress House Committees are making on reconciliation in order […]
MIL-OSI: WiFi Profits Under Review: How to Get Dumb Money with Wireless
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Boise, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In This Article, You’ll Discover: Why so many beginners struggle to earn money online and how most affiliate systems fail to address these pain points What makes WiFi Profits AI different from other online income platforms claiming to generate passive income How this all-in-one system […]
MIL-OSI China: US consumer sentiment close to record low on inflation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell to the second-lowest level on record and inflation expectations climbed to multi-decade highs amid growing concerns about tariffs. The preliminary May sentiment index declined to 50.8 from 52.2 a month earlier, according to the University of Michigan on Friday. Nearly three-fourths […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Chris Hipkins Speech Auckland regional conference
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The energy in this room shows exactly why I believe we are on track to make history and ensure this is New Zealand’s first one-term National Government. Because after just 18 months in office, it’s clear: this Coalition is out of ideas, out of touch, and out of time. New […]
MIL-OSI USA: New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Welcomes Over $2 Million in Congressionally-Approved Funds to Clean Up Contaminated Sites in Granite State Communities, Criticizes Trump Administration for Rolling Back Environmental Protections
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and U.S. Representative Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), today welcomed the announcement of over $2 million in federal funds they helped secure from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean […]
MIL-OSI USA: Pappas Rebukes VA Secretary for Putting Veterans at Risk of Foreclosure and Homelessness
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, sharply rebuked the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins for his decision to abruptly end the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) […]
Terror Inc.: How Pakistani Army has hijacked the state acting as an agent of Chaos & Conflict
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Pakistan’s economy has long ceased to be a level playing field. While democratic institutions, civilian enterprises, and private sector innovation struggle to survive under chronic political instability and fiscal mismanagement, one institution not only survives but thrives i.e. the Pakistani Army. Far from being merely a […]