Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 30, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM meets with chairman of Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HONG KONG, May 29 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Surakiart Sathirathai, chairman of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council (APRC) and former Thai deputy prime minister who is here to attend the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of […]
MIL-Evening Report: Most of Australia’s conservation efforts ignore climate risks – here are 3 fixes
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yi Fei Chung, PhD Candidate in Environmental Policy, The University of Queensland Imagine replanting various native species only to have them die because the area is too hot or too dry. Or reconnecting woodland habitat only to lose large tracts to bushfire. Well, our new research suggests […]
MIL-OSI Australia: The Bureau of Meteorology issues winter long-range forecast
Source: Australia Safe Travel Advisories 29/05/2025 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued its long-range forecast for winter 2025. While winter is a time for cooler weather, the winter long-range forecast shows day and night temperatures are likely to be above average across Australia for this time of the year. Winter rainfall is likely to be […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Privacy News – May 2025
Source: Privacy Commissioner Print | Email this page Office of the Privacy Commissioner | Privacy News – May 2025 30 May 2025, 09:00 Read about our Children’s Privacy Project, two open consultation processes, how we did on Privacy Week, a Compliance Notice for Oranga Tamariki, our latest Privacy Survey and more. Read the May 2025 […]
MIL-OSI Global: Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, amid legal appeals to a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Susan Stone, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics, University of South Australia Earlier this week, a US court blocked the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs that US President Donald Trump imposed on imported goods from around 90 nations. On Wednesday (US time), the Court of International Trade ruled […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Delays expected following crash, Māngere East
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a two car crash in Māngere East. The crash, at the intersection of Massey Road and Gray Avenue, was reported to Police at about 10.54am. At this stage there are no reports of injury. Motorists are being advised to expect delays or seek […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom proclaims Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Source: US State of California Governor May 29, 2025 Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2025, as “Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.” The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION California is home to more than 6 million Californians of Asian or Pacific […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wānaka bridges ‘fit for a King’ to reopen this weekend
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 May 2025 Yesterday a small group of Makarora residents and conservation groups met to admire the bridges and upgraded Blue Pools Track walkway located 70 km north of Wānaka. DOC Operations Manager Charlie Sklenar says the occasion warrants a royal celebration after a two-year slog involving engineers, contractors, specialists, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Terms of Reference Inquiry into Ports and the Maritime Sector
Source: New Zealand Parliament – New Zealand’s ports (both marine and inland) and maritime sectors plays a crucial role in global trade, transportation, and economic development. The Transport and Infrastructure Committee will establish an Inquiry into the Ports and Maritime Sectors to examine the current state, challenges, and future opportunities within the ports and maritime sectors. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Leg Up on the Mitre Flats
Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police are reminding hikers, as winter sets in, to ensure they dress for all weather eventualities. It comes after a woman injured her ankle hiking in the Tararua Ranges last week. Despite the pain of a fracture ankle, which happened during a fall about an hour out from “the Pines”, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Post-study outcomes data – technical information
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Post-study outcomes from tertiary education measure where graduates go (their destinations) and how much they earn after completing study.The data can be broken down into: the level of study on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF)the field of studystudent characteristics (age, gender, region where they lived, etc) andthe tertiary […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Sergeant smells trouble after stopping driver on phone
Source: New Zealand Police An officer patrolling the roads in Waiuku earlier this week got more than he bargained for after pulling over a motorist using his phone while driving. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the driver was signalled to stop on Kent Street after he was spotted using his […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New High Commissioner to the UK announced
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced Hamish Cooper as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. “New Zealand’s relationship with the UK is one of our most important. “Mr Cooper is one of New Zealand’s most senior and experienced diplomats and is eminently well-qualified to take on this significant role,” Mr […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: 110km/h speed limit consultation begins for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say in public consultation that begins today on increasing speed limits for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights to 110km/h. “Boosting economic growth and productivity is a key part of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and this proposal […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police seeking information about vehicle in relation to Waikaia fires
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney, Gore CIB Gore Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious house fire in Waikaia last year. Just after midnight on Wednesday 21 February 2024, emergency services were called to the fire on Elswick Street. The investigation team have now identified a vehicle of interest, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daniel Hernández Carrasco, PhD Candidate in Ecology, University of Canterbury Shutterstock/Colin Stephenson Seasonality shapes much of life on Earth. Most species, including humans, have synchronised their own rhythms with those of Earth’s seasons. Plant growth cycles, the migration of billions of animals, and even aspects of human […]
MIL-OSI USA: Alford Reintroduces American Land and Property Protection Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Alford (Missouri 4th District) Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) reintroduced the American Land and Property Protection Act. This commonsense legislation will prevent foreign adversaries from purchasing real estate of any kind in the United States. The American Land and Property Protection Act would specifically prohibit nonresident […]
MIL-OSI Security: CTG 73.6/MDSU 1-6 Conduct ADV Removal in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Apr. 21, 2025 [Image 4 of 4]
Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) Issued by: on YAP, Federated States of Micronesia (April 21, 2025) Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group 73.6/Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1-6 and commercial salvage consultants hoist a piece of the cargo vessel M/V Microspirit toward the Singaporean crane barge SSE Ignatius during a dive and […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Meets with Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council Chairman
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 HONG KONG, May 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Chairman of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council and former Deputy Prime […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Defense Ministry Condemns Japan’s Irresponsible Statements on China’s Military Development
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 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang on Thursday refuted Japan’s irresponsible statements on China’s military development. Zhang Xiaogang made the denial at […]