Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 6, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Xi says dialogue, cooperation only correct choice for China, US in phone call with Trump
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that dialogue and cooperation are the only correct choice for China and the United States. In the phone talks initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, Xi said that recalibrating the direction of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations requires […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi says dialogue, cooperation only correct choice for China, U.S. in phone call with Trump
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xi says dialogue, cooperation only correct choice for China, U.S. in phone call with Trump BEIJING, June 5 — Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that dialogue and cooperation are the only correct choice for China and the United States. In the phone talks initiated […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: UK – Urgent action needed on “silent crisis” facing workers – IOSH
Source: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Millions of workers worldwide are facing a “silent crisis” of being trapped in unsafe, unfair and exploitative conditions, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Speaking at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Ruth Wilkinson, IOSH’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs, highlighted the […]
MIL-OSI USA: North Dakota Department of Commerce Announces New Tools to Empower Economic Growth
Source: US State of North Dakota The North Dakota Department of Commerce is thrilled to announce two new tools for partners aimed at supporting our mission of empowering the growth of the North Dakota economy. Commerce has purchased an umbrella subscription to LOIS, a property marketing software that markets our available sites and buildings globally. […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: More than £32 million to resurface roads and build new cycle lanes in the north east and Yorkshire as region hosts UK’s largest women’s cycling race
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release More than £32 million to resurface roads and build new cycle lanes in the north east and Yorkshire as region hosts UK’s largest women’s cycling race Investing in safer roads will encourage more women to cycle, build healthier, stronger communities and help ease pressure on […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Your chance to try simpler train tickets in Yorkshire and the East Midlands this September
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Your chance to try simpler train tickets in Yorkshire and the East Midlands this September Up to 4,000 rail passengers can take part in each route of the pay-as-you-go ticketing trials. digital ticketing trials will start from the end of the summer across Yorkshire and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Salinas and Panetta Reintroduce the Farmers Feeding America Act
Source: US Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) Today, U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Farmers Feeding America Act, a bill that would help food banks meet demand and ensure families stay fed and healthy by expanding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to purchase food directly from producers, including Oregon’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressmen Sorensen Confronts Army Secretary on Job Cuts at the Rock Island Arsenal During House Armed Services Committee Hearing
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) Congressman Sorensen to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll: “We Can’t Afford for Expertise to be Lost [at the Rock Island Arsenal], […] Where We Have Always Bolstered Our Munition Production” Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) confronted U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll about the proposed job cuts […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement Condemns Trump’s New Travel Ban
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida 20th district)) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s renewed travel ban targeting a dozen countries, including Haiti, and imposing partial restrictions on others such as Venezuela and Cuba. “This renewed travel ban is […]
MIL-OSI: Patriot National Bancorp Announces Completion of $10M Registered Direct Offering
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) STAMFORD, Conn., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNBK) (the “Company”), the parent company of Patriot Bank, N.A., today announced that it has successfully completed a registered direct offering of 8,524,160 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $1.25 per share, raising gross proceeds […]
MIL-OSI USA: CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN 2.0
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke (9th District of New York) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e:jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement: “Donald Trump’s latest travel ban is not a new policy; it’s a dangerous sequel to the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand Analysis of Impact of Trump Admin’s Layoffs on Federal Water Programs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Colorado John Hickenlooper 25% staff reduction at Bureau of Reclamation threatens dam safety, water delivery WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined seven of his Democratic colleagues on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to call on Department of the Interior (DOI) Acting Inspector General (IG) […]
MIL-OSI USA: Durbin On Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill: The American People Did Not Vote For This Disaster
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin June 05, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin slammed the Republican reconciliation plan that will kick 16 million Americans off their health care coverage, close rural hospitals WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech on the Senate […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Celebrates Galaxy S25 Edge Launch with Live Performance by Doechii at Edge NYC
Source: Samsung On Friday, May 30th, Samsung Galaxy and Doechii, – both innovators pushing boundaries in music and technology – united for a private performance at the Edge NYC in Hudson Yards. To celebrate, Samsung hosted a private event 1,100 feet above the ground at the iconic venue. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Members consider request for panel to examine Chinese duties on agriculture, fish products
Source: World Trade Organization DS636: China — Additional Import Duties on Certain Agricultural and Fishery Products from Canada Canada submitted its first request for the establishment of a dispute panel regarding additional import duties imposed by China on certain Canadian products pursuant to a domestic “antidiscrimination investigation.” The additional duties, including a 100% tariff on canola seed […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Microsoft helps dismantle transnational scam network targeting older adults
Source: Microsoft Headline: Microsoft helps dismantle transnational scam network targeting older adults On May 28, 2025, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the country’s federal police service, executed raids at 19 locations across India to dismantle cyber-enabled financial fraud networks, including tech support fraud schemes. This operation, which disrupted a malicious enterprise impersonating Microsoft and […]
MIL-OSI Russia: IMF and AUC wrap up First MENA Economic Research Conference: Steering Macroeconomic and Structural Policies in a Shifting Global Economic Landscape
Source: IMF – News in Russian June 5, 2025 Cairo: Following two days of high-level dialogue and expert analysis, the inaugural IMF MENA Economic Annual Research Conference co-organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the American University in Cairo, concluded with a strong call for coordinated, evidence-based policy responses to the region’s old and new pressing economic challenges. […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Airbus A350s order to allow IndiGo to gain strategic share in India’s outbound long-haul market, says GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Airbus A350s order to allow IndiGo to gain strategic share in India’s outbound long-haul market, says GlobalData Posted in Aerospace, Defense & Security India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has taken a decisive step in its international expansion roadmap by exercising its option to place additional orders for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in June 2025, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Nigeria’s renewable power capacity to reach 1.7GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Nigeria’s renewable power capacity to reach 1.7GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData Posted in Power The renewable energy sector in Nigeria presents a wealth of growth opportunities. Nigeria plans to increase the share of renewable electricity generation to 23% in 2025 and 36% by 2030. Under the Renewable Energy Master Plan (REMP), the country […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Atopic dermatitis market to reach $22.4 billion in 7MM by 2033, forecasts GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Atopic dermatitis market to reach $22.4 billion in 7MM by 2033, forecasts GlobalData Posted in Pharma Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a widespread, chronic inflammatory skin condition that can affect patients of all age. Prior to the approval of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals/Sanofi’s Dupixent (dupilumab) in 2017, the AD market had been stagnant and the pipeline […]