Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.
MIL-OSI Submissions: Palestinian Territories – Israeli authorities further tighten their grip on the West Bank amid escalation with Iran – MSF
Source: Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) 24 June, Jerusalem – As international focus shifts to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces have ramped up their activities in the West Bank. Increased military operations in Jenin, Nablus, and Tulkarem governorates, along with additional troop deployments, have led to heightened restrictions on Palestinians. Médecins sans […]
MIL-OSI Australia: ACT Budget 2025–26: RSPCA ACT Project Home Moves to Next Stage
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Skip to content Released 24/06/2025 The ACT Government is delivering on its commitment to support a new, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Issa, Ross Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Access to Federal Rules, Regulations
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee and Chairman of its Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Courts, was joined by Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and introduced H.R. 4072 — the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government out of touch on employment rights
Source: NZCTU The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected and out of touch the New Zealand government is when it comes to employment rights. “This decision is a huge step towards establishing internationally recognised labour rights for […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement on the Visit to Ottawa of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, June 23, 2025 The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted His Highness, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for a visit to Canada from June 19 to 20, 2025. The visit reaffirmed the […]
MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson’s Sanctioning Sea Pirates Act to Protect Global Commerce and U.S. Security
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jonathan Jackson – Illinois (1st District) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) announced the passage of H.R. 1998, the Sanctioning Sea Pirates Act, landmark legislation to combat the rising threat of piracy in critical global shipping lanes and safeguard the economic and national security […]
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Missouri Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Missouri small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, heavy rains, large hail, flooding and flash flooding occurring April 29. The SBA issued […]
MIL-OSI USA: Emergency kits and batteries available for eligible older adults and people with disabilities
Source: US State of Oregon lder adults and people with disabilities may qualify for free emergency kits and batteries to stay safe during disasters. Emergencies like wildfires, heat waves and floods can happen at any time. It’s important to be ready. But for many people, it’s hard to know where to begin. They also may […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Frequently asked questions (FAQs) – changes to vocational education
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Can you please explain the different groups involved in the changes? ISBsIndustry Skills Boards Industry Skills Boards are new entities that will be established formally from 1 January 2026. They have a core role of standard setting for vocational education across their allocated sectors. They will also work to share the voice […]
MIL-OSI China: China earmarks 300 mln yuan to support local authorities’ disaster response
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 23 — China has earmarked 300 million yuan (about 41.8 million U.S. dollars) of central government funding to support local authorities in dealing with natural disasters and carrying out emergency rescue efforts, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Monday. The funds, allocated by […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards Twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Twelve SMEs announced as winners […]
MIL-OSI USA: Wyden Reintroduces Legislation to Protect TPS and DED Recipients
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) June 23, 2025 The legislation has been reintroduced following Trump’s attack on immigrant communities, including 563,000 TPS recipients Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined 30 senators today in reintroducing legislation to provide qualified Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Trump Admin to Reverse Closure of Job Corps Centers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of Appropriations Committee members led by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI) in sending a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging the DOL to reverse its […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Young Kim Bill to Support Taiwan in IMF Passes House
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 910), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Al Green (TX-09) to support Taiwan’s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Watch Rep. Kim speak in […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people Working people will be more secure as the Prime Minister will make a historic commitment at the NATO Summit to spend 5% of GDP on national security. UK to publish […]
MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI) For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 23, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE Washington, DC – […]
MIL-OSI USA: June 23, 2025
WIPPES Act Passes Through the U.S. House
Today, the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation requires wipe manufacturers to label their products as non-flushable to protect wastewater infrastructure from damage. Blockages from non-flushable…
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District) Today, the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation requires wipe manufacturers to label their products as non-flushable to protect wastewater infrastructure from damage. Blockages from non-flushable wipes cost […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The government will allocate over 33 billion rubles to create university campuses in a number of regions
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Order dated June 9, 2025 No. 1479-r In 2025–2027, more than 33 billion rubles will be allocated from the federal budget to a number of regions to create a network of modern university campuses […]
MIL-OSI USA: Pressley, Clark, Warren, Trahan Stand with Planned Parenthood, Condemn Proposed Cuts to Reproductive Health Care Under GOP’s Big Ugly Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) Ahead of Dobbs Anniversary, Lawmakers Slam GOP Budget That Slashes Health Care Coverage, Defunds Planned Parenthood Pressley Shines Light on the Life-Saving Work of Planned Parenthood, Underscores Critical Need to Confront Converging Black Maternal Mortality and Reproductive Justice Crises that Cost Adriana Smith her […]
MIL-OSI USA: McConnell Comments on Passing of Fred Smith
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the passing of FedEx founder, Fred Smith: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, Fred Smith, whose pioneering entrepreneurship helped transform how the world does business. Fred’s […]