Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 22, 2025

Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 22, 2025.

Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 22, 2025
Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 22, 2025.

South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 22, 2025
South America: 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: ReconAfrica Announces the Appointment of Mark Friesen as Managing Director, Investor Relations and Capital Markets, an Update on the Transaction with NAMCOR and Proposed Warrant Extension
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces an update to its investor relations contact, an update on the transaction with Namcor Exploration and Production (Pty) (“NAMCOR”) announced in the Company’s news release dated September […]

MIL-OSI Security: Three time convicted federal felon sentenced for wire fraud
Source: Office of United States Attorneys BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Steven D. Blumhagen, 74, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of wire fraud, was sentenced to serve five years in prison by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul E. Bonanno, who handled the case, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing on EPA’s Proposed FY26 Budget with Administrator Zeldin
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito   [embedded content] To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the U.S. Environmental Protection […]

MIL-OSI USA: May 21st, 2025

Heinrich, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Denouncing Two-Month Blockade on Food and Medicine in Gaza
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) to introduce a resolution calling on the Trump Administration to use all diplomatic tools at its disposal to bring an end to the blockade of food and life-saving humanitarian aid […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Clyde Leads Letter Requesting Risk Assessment of Chatuge Dam & Economic Impact Analysis for Spillway Safety Modifications
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA) GAINESVILLE, GA — Today, Reps. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and Chuck Edwards (NC-11) sent a letter to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) President and CEO Don Moul advocating for a sensible approach to address Chatuge Dam spillway safety concerns. Additionally, the lawmakers requested critical information […]

MIL-Evening Report: Labor now has the political clout to reset Australia’s refugee policy. Here’s where to start
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mary Anne Kenny, Associate Professor, School of Law, Murdoch University Australia’s policy towards refugees and asylum seekers stands at a critical juncture. Global displacement is at record highs and many countries are retreating from their responsibilities. At this moment, Australia can lead by example. As Australia’s prime […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: 21 May 2025

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Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 21 May 2025
Source: World Health Organisation A “health financing emergency” must drive country-led, data-driven solutions Ministers from multiple countries hit by the abrupt cuts in external funding for health agreed on the urgent need for country-owned and implemented strategies – and a laser-sharp focus on health data – at a ministerial dialogue co-hosted by WHO and the […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Creative industry figures urge Starmer to act against Gaza genocide- ‘you know what is happening’
Source: Amnesty International – 116 leading UK and Irish creatives have urged Keir Starmer to act over Israel’s escalating atrocities in Gaza, criticising UK arms exports, settlement trade, and lack of ICC support – open letter  Riz Ahmed, Dame Harriet Walker, Maxine Peake, Nish Kumar, Paloma Faith and others condemn UK government inaction on Gaza  […]

MIL-OSI USA: Russian GRU Targeting Western Logistics Entities and Technology Companies
News In Brief – Source: US Computer Emergency Readiness Team Executive Summary This joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA) highlights a Russian state-sponsored cyber campaign targeting Western logistics entities and technology companies. This includes those involved in the coordination, transport, and delivery of foreign assistance to Ukraine. Since 2022, Western logistics entities and IT companies have faced […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Opening: 21-22 May 2025 plenary session
Source: European Parliament MEPs added a debate on “the Hungarian government’s drift towards Russia-style repression” to today’s agenda. Changes to the agenda Wednesday Council and Commission statements on the Hungarian government’s drift towards Russia-style repression and legislative threats to freedom of expression and democratic participation are added to the agenda later on Wednesday, following the […]

MIL-OSI Video: Gaza, Haiti & other topics – Daily Press Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (Video News) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: -Occupied Palestinian Territory -Haiti -Secretary-General/ECOSOC -Syria -Sudan -Myanmar -Libya -International Days -4th International Conference on Financing for Development OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that yesterday and today, the Israeli authorities granted us […]

MIL-OSI Global: The distant dream of owning a home: Canada sees growing inequality in home ownership
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Yushu Zhu, Assistant Professor, Urban Studies and Public Policy, Simon Fraser University Home ownership is often seen as a symbol of success and is linked to various life opportunities, like starting a family or growing your wealth. It’s also often seen as the ultimate housing goal, while renting […]

MIL-OSI: C&F Financial Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TOANO, Va., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The board of directors of C&F Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CFFI) (the Corporation) has declared a regular cash dividend of 46 cents per share, which is payable July 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 13, 2025. The Board of Directors of the Corporation continually […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Joint statement by the leaders of France, the United Kingdom and Canada on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank
Source: France-Diplomatie – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development Home Latest News Joint statement by the leaders of France, the United Kingdom and Canada on (…) Published on May 21, 2025 Lire la version We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable. Yesterday’s […]

MIL-OSI USA: 45 Senators Join Welch’s Senate Resolution Calling for End to Siege on Gaza – Republicans Block Passage  
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) Israel is still blocking aid as the UN warns 14,000 babies will die without urgent humanitarian assistance  WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and 45 colleagues were blocked by Republicans when Senator Welch requested unanimous consent to pass his resolution calling for the delivery of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Powering New York with Renewable Energy
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced that contracts have been executed for 26 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects that, upon completion, will provide more than 2.5 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power more than 670,000 homes throughout New York State. These projects are expected to create more than 1,900 […]

MIL-OSI Global: Continuing to seek Chinese investment in the UK comes at a heavy political price
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jeffrey Henderson, Professor Emeritus of International Development, University of Bristol Steel blast furnaces in Scunthorpe, UK. Baxter Media/Shutterstock One major consequence of the UK government’s resistance to rejoining the European single market is that it is forced to go around the world seeking trade deals and investment. Recently, […]