Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 22, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Murray Slams Secretary Burgum’s Plans to Fire National Park Staff, Sell Off Public Lands, & Slash Funding for Tribes
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Murray: “Our public lands are not for sale. Protecting our wilderness, living up to our tribal obligations, keeping our communities safe—it’s just not negotiable. It’s actually a core reason your Department does exist—and these have been places with strong, bipartisan support.” NEW REPORT: […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Bay of Plenty Police can confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley. Two others involved in the crash around 8am were also injured – one had serious injuries and one had minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. Dansey Road remains […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Micro-credentials funding and fees
Source: Funding for micro-credentialsWe want to invest in micro-credentials that meet the needs of industries and communities, and support government priorities delivered by highly capable TEOs. To be funded, micro-credentials need to have a clearly established industry or community need, be tightly focused on a set of skills and have stand-alone value.Not all quality-assured micro-credentials […]
MIL-Evening Report: ‘Perfect bodies and perfect lives’: how selfie-editing tools are distorting how young people see themselves
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julia Coffey, Associate Professor in Sociology, University of Newcastle Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock Like many of her peers, Abigail (21) takes a lot of selfies, tweaks them with purpose-made apps, and posts them on social media. But, she says, the selfie-editing apps do more than they were designed for: […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Shannakian Jewellery Pty Ltd Public warning
Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing Consumer Affairs Victoria is warning anyone wanting to buy jewellery from Shannakian Jewellery to be careful, after receiving 67 complaints from consumers about the company. Trading as Shannakian Fine Jewellery, the company sells jewellery on its website, Instagram and in its Melbourne showroom. Most of the complaints received by Consumer […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: UPDATE: Night closures coming for State Highway 2 – Masterton to Carterton (no more road closures this week)
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age 30 April: Road crews have finished works requiring closures ahead of time, meaning planned road closures scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow night (Thursday) are no longer needed. However, road users travelling on State Highway 2 in Wairarapa still need to be aware of road rebuilding works and […]
MIL-OSI China: Flick extends Barcelona contract until 2027
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News FC Barcelona announced on Wednesday that coach Hansi Flick has agreed to extend his contract with the club until the end of June 2027. “The German coach will sign on Wednesday the extension of his contract until 2027 – for one more season – The act […]
MIL-OSI China: Top-seed Sun cruises into last 16 at TT worlds
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Top-seeded Chinese Sun Yingsha defeated France’s Charlotte Lutz in straight sets to reach the women’s singles last 16 at the World Table Tennis Championships on Wednesday. Sun Yingsha serves during the women’s singles round of 32 match between Sun Yingsha of China and Charlotte Lutz of […]
MIL-OSI China: Q&A: What to know about China’s visa-free policies
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 — China’s visa-exemption policies have boosted inbound travel. Since the start of this year, “China Travel” has kept trending. On Wednesday, the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China released a list of frequently asked questions about these policies. Q: […]
MIL-OSI China: China invites overseas payload proposals for Mars sample return mission
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 — China is seeking payload proposals for its Mars sample return mission and inviting overseas researchers to participate. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has called on overseas research institutions, including those in Hong Kong and Macao, to submit proposals for developing payloads […]
MIL-OSI China: Key trade expo to open in central China to boost China-Africa ties
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 — The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is set to take place in Changsha, the capital of central China’s Hunan Province, from June 12 to 15, with more than 12,000 participants expected to attend, organizers said at a press conference on Wednesday. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Winter gardening tips from the pros at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Spring might get all the glory in the gardening world, but seeing the Auckland Botanic Gardens in winter is a testament to the beauty that can be achieved in your backyard any time of the year. This treasure of Tāmaki Makaurau is bursting with […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unexplained child death under investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 3-year old girl in Kaikohe yesterday. Emergency services responded to a Tawanui Road address at around 6.15pm. “The child was unresponsive and sadly, despite medical treatment provided, died at the scene,” Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, says. “Police extend their condolences […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Homicide enquiry launched in Kaikohe
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of man’s body at Horeke, north of Kaikohe. A man arrived outside the Kaikohe Police Station last night at around 8.30pm. “After speaking with this man, Police went to a Waikerikeri Road property where a male was found with critical injuries,” […]
MIL-OSI Australia: IAG’s proposed acquisition of RACQ Insurance not opposed
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC will not oppose Insurance Australia Group Limited’s (ASX: IAG) proposed acquisition of RACQ Insurance Limited (RACQI). IAG and RACQI supply general insurance products, including home and contents insurance and motor insurance. They predominantly overlap in the supply of insurance products in Queensland. The ACCC’s review considered the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: State Highway 59 now stronger and safer at Pukerua Bay
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age Contractors have wrapped up ongoing resilience works on State Highway 59 near Pukerua Bay. Work has been underway at the site since January. Rockfall protection was completed in April, and now seawall works have also finished. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says that State Highway 59, which is […]
MIL-OSI: Trading 212 Surpasses A$50 Billion in Client Assets and 4.5 Million Clients, Cementing Position as the UK’s Fastest-Growing Saving and Investment Platform
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trading 212 has officially reached a major milestone with over A$50 billion in client assets under administration and a thriving community of 4.5 million clients globally, making it the fastest-growing savings and investment platform in the UK. By pioneering zero-commission and fractional share investing across […]
MIL-OSI Security: Former Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Defendant Admits to Concealing 50% Ownership of $7B Defense Contracting Business to Evade Taxes WASHINGTON – Douglas Edelman, 73, a former defense contractor, pleaded guilty today to tax crimes related to a scheme to defraud the United States and evade taxes on income he […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stay warmer for cheaper this winter
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 22 May 2025 Burn good, dry wood Good quality, dry wood will get and keep your fire roaring. However, not all woods are equal. Some burn hotter and produce less smoke. Plantation pine, Douglas fir and blue gum are the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural waste workshop coming to Canterbury
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 22 May 2025 About the speaker Trish has over 20 years of national and international teaching experience combined with 15 years of dairy farming. Over the last 10 years, she has completed: PG Cert in Circular Economy, Business and Innovation, […]