University News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025

University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after […]

MIL-OSI Security: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Tren de Aragua Gang Member for Attempting to Murder an ICE Officer
Source: US Department of Homeland Security This criminal illegal alien faces federal charges including attempted murder of a federal officer and assault of a federal officer with infliction of bodily injury WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, a criminal illegal alien and Tren de Aragua gang […]

MIL-OSI Economics: IDEV Highlights Role of Evaluation in Unlocking Africa’s Financial Capital at AfDB 2025 Annual Meetings
Source: African Development Bank Group (L-R) Rufus N. Darkortey, Executive Director at the African Development Bank representing The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Sudan, alongside Neil Cole, Financing Manager for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Project Management Unit, Office of the President, Guillaume Le Bris, Head of Infrastructure and Energy, ILX Fund Management, Karen […]

MIL-OSI: Global AI Spotlight: DataGlobal Hub Assembles Hundreds of Industry Leaders for GDAI 2025, The Largest Global Virtual AI & Data Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PHOENIX, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DataGlobal Hub, a fast-growing global media platform at the forefront of Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) news and insights, is proud to officially unveil the top speakers for Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference (GDAI 2025), a highly anticipated global summit convening the brightest […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Champions Food Security, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Education Pathways in Las Cruces
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On June 16, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) engaged with communities across Las Cruces and the surrounding areas to address urgent issues facing rural New Mexico, including food insecurity amid SNAP cuts, challenges impacting LGBTQ+ residents, and expanding college access for first-generation students. “Families […]

MIL-OSI Security: Eastside Rollin 20s Crips members and associates indicted, including murder, robbery, fentanyl distribution and firearms offenses
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A twelve-count indictment was unsealed today in the Eastern District of Virginia charging nine members of the Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips (RTC) violent street gang with crimes including a drug conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, firearms offenses, and a racketeering […]

MIL-OSI USA: Wicker Announces over $21 Million in Airports Grants
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration awarded Mississippi with a total of $21.48 million in 52 grants. These funds will support critical improvements such as runway construction, lighting, signage, and terminal improvements to ensure […]

MIL-OSI USA: Crapo Welcomes Summer 2025 Interns
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–Eight interns joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) offices in Washington, D.C., and Boise for the Summer 2025 term. “These young individuals joining my office for the summer will directly experience the inner workings of the U.S. Senate during President Trump’s historic second […]

MIL-OSI Global: The assisted dying debate has been about safety not sanctity – here’s why I think the bill passed the test
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Colin Gavaghan, Professor of Digital Futures, University of Bristol Law School, University of Bristol KieferPix/Shutterstock British MPs’ approval of the assisted dying bill made history – and revealed a rare kind of parliamentary debate. While the bill must still pass through the House of Lords, it is now […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Group of Appropriators Urging Labor Department to Reverse Closure of Job Corps Centers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Jack Reed (D-RI) led a bipartisan group of Appropriations Committee members in sending a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging the DOL to reverse its decision […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Tatyana Golikova moderated the session “Healthy Longevity Without Compromises” at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. As Tatyana Golikova noted, the discussion is devoted to a question that worries all of humanity: how to prolong an active and healthy life. This is a task not only for scientists and doctors, […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Implementation of AI will give BRICS economies about 2-3 trillion dollars by 2030
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko held a plenary session entitled “AI Science: A New Path to Leadership.” Leading Russian and foreign scientists discussed […]

MIL-OSI USA: NASA’s LRO Views ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 2 Moon Lander Impact Site
Source: NASA On June 11, NASA’s LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) captured photos of the site where the ispace Mission 2 SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon (RESILIENCE) lunar lander experienced a hard landing on June 5, 2025, UTC. RESILIENCE was launched on Jan. 15 on a privately funded spacecraft.LRO’s right Narrow Angle Camera (one in a […]

MIL-OSI Russia: HSE at SPIEF: Investments in Electric Power, the Role of Women in the Economy, and the “Russian Engineer”
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics – © Roman Kitashov / Roscongress Foundation Should we increase electricity generation and what should be the role of the state here? What economic effect does involving women in the economy provide? How can we train personnel […]

MIL-OSI: Shaping a New Platform for Global Growth Discussed at Open Dialogue within SPIEF-2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MOSCOW, RUSSIA, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The session “Shaping a New Platform for Global Growth”, based on the results of the Open Dialogue of the Russia National Centre, opened the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum business program on June 18. Recognised international experts from Russia, Cameroon, Spain, Azerbaijan, and Canada, […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Case You Missed It: PHOTOS: Capito Participates in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Rehabilitation Science and Athletics Center at the University of Charleston
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rehabilitation Science and Athletics Center at the University of Charleston in Charleston, W.Va. The newly renovated center, which […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $594,115 HHS Grant for St. Bonaventure University
Source: US Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $594,115 to St. Bonaventure University for a mental and behavioral health education and training program.   “I’m proud to announce this critical investment in mental and behavioral health education at St. Bonaventure […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Admissions Campaign 2025: SUM is Ready to Meet Applicants
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State – On June 20, 2025, the admission campaign to Russian universities began. In connection with this, the acting rector of the State University of Management Dmitry Bryukhanov and vice-rectors Artem Terpugov and Vitaly Lapshenkov visited the university’s admissions committee. “Today […]

MIL-OSI Russia: New Horizons of Cooperation: Polytech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – On June 20, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University continued its work at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. At the forum, the rector of SPbPU, academician of the Russian Academy of […]

Amit Shah inaugurates Bengaluru campus of Adichunchanagiri University, hails blend of healthcare and education
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today inaugurated the Bengaluru campus of Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) in Karnataka, hailing it as a milestone in the pursuit of affordable healthcare and education for all. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Shah praised the efforts of the […]