Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: British Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Castro
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments World news story British Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Castro English Español de América Latina The British Ambassador to Honduras, Juliana Correa, presented her Credentials to the President of the Republic of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, during a ceremony held at the Presidential Residence in Tegucigalpa. Ambassador Correa […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warnock, Cassidy Bring Bipartisanship, Southern Flair to Capitol Hill for National Seersucker Day
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia Warnock, Cassidy Bring Bipartisanship, Southern Flair to Capitol Hill for National Seersucker Day Senator Reverend Warnock teamed up with Senator Bill Cassidy to host National Seersucker Day at the U.S. Capitol on June 12 Senator Warnock returned as National Seersucker Day Co-Chair for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warnock, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Georgians from Payment Scams
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia Warnock, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Georgians from Payment Scams The Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payments Scams (TRAPS) Act, would create a task force to combat the growing issue of payment scams A champion of consumer protections, Senator Reverend Warnock has a […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: MSF permanently closes hospital and ends support to 13 health facilities in Ulang County following violent looting
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Juba, June 14, 2025—Due to safety and security concerns, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has made the decision to permanently close its hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile State, as well as withdraw its support to 13 primary health facilities in the county. MSF suspended all its medical services on 14 April […]
MIL-Evening Report: Fijian in Abu Dhabi worried about Pacific communities in Middle East
By Susana Suisuiki, Presenter/producer of RNZ Pacific Waves Fiji’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi says it is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and Israel as tensions remain high. Israel carried out a dozen strikes against Iranian military and nuclear sites on Friday, claiming it acted out of “self-defence”, saying Iran is close to building a […]
MIL-OSI Security: Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Prison After Corruption Conviction
Source: Office of United States Attorneys CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago today sentenced former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives MICHAEL J. MADIGAN to seven and a half years in federal prison for using his official position to corruptly solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates. A jury […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tech giants join government to kick off plans to boost British worker AI skills
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Tech giants join government to kick off plans to boost British worker AI skills Leading tech firms have partnered with government to deliver AI skills training to 7.5 million UK workers. Leading tech firms join talks with ambitions to train 7.5 million UK workers in […]
MIL-OSI Canada: A new approach to COVID-19 immunizations
Due to changes to the federal COVID-19 vaccine procurement process earlier this year, provinces and territories are now responsible for purchasing COVID-19 vaccines for residents. Alberta’s government remains committed to ensuring Albertans who are at highest risk due to COVID-19 have access to immunizations. Starting this fall, Albertans who are at a higher risk of […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Trump is gutting police and public safety funding in California
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 13, 2025 What you need to know: Donald Trump is raiding public safety funds to bankroll his militarized birthday party this Saturday, while stripping local police departments, first responders, and communities across the country of the tools they need to keep Americans safe. Los Angeles, California – Donald […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Announces First International Trade Mission
Source: US State of Missouri JUNE 13, 2025 Jefferson City — From June 16 – 20, Governor Mike Kehoe and a Missouri delegation will travel to Paris, France, for the Governor’s first international trade mission. The trade mission will include meetings with businesses that already have a presence in Missouri, as well as promoting Missouri to companies […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Elder abuse: Know the signs, reduce the risk
As Alberta’s senior population continues to grow, Alberta’s government remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring every Albertan senior can live with dignity, security and free from harm. Elder abuse is a serious issue worldwide, including in Alberta. It is estimated that one in 10 seniors in the province experiences some form of abuse — […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Father’s Day, 2025
Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-center”>By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America’s fathers are the custodians of our strength, the leaders of our families, and the protectors of our security and safety. This Father’s Day, my Administration pays tribute to every father whose fierce love, heroic devotion, and inspiring example are molding […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2025
Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-center”>BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On June 14, 1777, a banner of red, white, and blue was woven into history when the Second Continental Congress passed the First Flag Resolution, making our beloved Stars and Stripes the official flag of our emerging Republic. This Flag Day and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Miller-Meeks to Join President Trump in Celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), a 24-year Army veteran, will join President Donald J. Trump in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for a historic military parade marking the 250th birthday of the United States Army. “As a 24-year Army veteran, I’m honored to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Joined by Constituents Who Rely on Medicaid and SNAP, Senator Murray Slams Republicans’ “Big Ugly Betrayal” for Gigantic Cuts to Programs That Washingtonians Depend on to Meet Basic Needs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Washington State Standard: Thousands in WA at risk of losing food benefits under GOP bill in Congress NEW: Estimates show Republican cuts would result in 16 million people losing health care — including over 300,000 people in WA state ***PHOTOS AND B-ROLL FROM […]
MIL-OSI USA: NEWS: Sanders Statement on Netanyahu’s Unilateral Attack on Iran
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders BURLINGTON, Vt. June 13 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement: The world is more dangerous and unstable as a result of the extremist Netanyahu’s government ongoing defiance of international law. First, he uses the starvation of children in Gaza […]
MIL-OSI USA: Van Orden Statement on Israel’s Strikes on Tehran
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (Wisconsin 3rd) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement on Israel’s strikes on Tehran: “The Iranian regime is responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans and was enabled by the weak leadership under the Obama and Biden […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Senate Resolution Honoring Former First Lady Barbara Bush
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the week of her 100th birthday. The full resolution can be found […]
MIL-OSI Europe: President Meloni calls Government meeting and speaks with international leaders on Israel-Iran crisis
Source: Government of Italy (English) After calling a government meeting on the crisis in the Middle East, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, spoke over the telephone today with the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, with the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Risch on Trump Executive Order to Mitigate Wildfire
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho James E Risch WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. “Idahoans are all too familiar with catastrophic wildfires that devastate our communities every year,” said Risch.“President Trump’s actions to streamline federal regulations, strengthen local partnerships, […]