Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier chairs meeting on technological advancement, public services
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 27 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday presided over a State Council executive meeting during which attendees were briefed on the progress of initiatives proposed at the National Science and Technology Conference. The meeting also unveiled measures to improve the efficiency of public […]
MIL-OSI Global: Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Meg Leta Jones, Associate Professor of Technology Law & Policy, Georgetown University The Supreme Court greenlights states’ efforts to block kids from online porn by requiring age verification. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision on June 27, 2025, that will reshape how […]
MIL-Evening Report: RFK Junior is stoking fears about vaccine safety. Here’s why he’s wrong – and the impact it could have
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julie Leask, Professor, School of Public Health, University of Sydney The United States used to be a leader in vaccine research, development and policymaking. Now US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr is undermining the country’s vaccine program at the highest level and supercharging vaccine skepticism. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Administrator Loeffler Orders Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Contracting Program
Source: United States Small Business Administration WASHINGTON – Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced that she has directed the SBA’s Office of General Contracting and Business Development to launch an immediate and full-scale audit of the agency’s 8(a) Business Development Program after a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation uncovered […]
MIL-OSI USA: Republican Governors Praise One Big Beautiful Bill, Urge Congress to Allow States to Protect Citizens from Misuse of Artificial Intelligence
Source: US Republican Governors Association The following text contains opinion that is not, or not necessarily, that of MIL-OSI – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican governors sent a joint letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on the State Artificial Intelligence (AI) moratorium included in the One Big Beautiful […]
MIL-OSI USA: The Tiffany Telegram: June 27, 2025
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Tom Tiffany (WI-07) Dear Friend, A lot has been happening in Washington these past few weeks, and I will update you on all of it in this edition of the Tiffany Telegram. But first, I ask you to join me in praying for the two Milwaukee police […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Miller-Meeks Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing Showcasing Breakthroughs in Healthcare AI
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02) Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday afternoon, June 25, 2025, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01), convened a bipartisan Capitol Hill briefing to spotlight how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming clinical practice and patient care. Members of Congress, staff, and healthcare leaders heard from innovators using […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Switzerland participates on the NATO Science and Technology Board
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English Due to its contributions in the fields of research and technology over the years as part of the Partnership for Peace, Switzerland has been invited by NATO to regularly attend the meetings of the Science and Technology Board (STB) of the NATO Science and Technology Organization […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Cybersecurity of solar energy infrastructure – E-001383/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The objective of the risk assessment is to assess to what extent intentional widespread attacks on solar infrastructure can affect the stability of the European electricity grid. The scope of this risk assessment is solar energy infrastructure and related infrastructure, with a focus on smart infrastructure that can affect the electricity grid. […]
MIL-OSI USA: NASA Announces Winners of 2025 Human Lander Challenge
Source: NASA NASA’s Human Lander Challenge marked its second year on June 26, awarding $18,000 in prize money to three university teams for their solutions for long-duration cryogenic, or super chilled, liquid storage and transfer systems for spaceflight.Building on the crewed Artemis II flight test, NASA’s Artemis III mission will send astronauts to explore the […]
MIL-OSI: Array Technologies Closes Upsized Offering of Its 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) $345 million raised; approximately $334 million of net proceeds $233 million of term loan outstanding balance to be repaid with proceeds $78 million of proceeds used to repurchase $100 million principal of 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 $35 million of proceeds used to acquire Capped Calls elevating conversion price to $12.74 […]
MIL-OSI: Crypto & Bitcoin Casinos Ranked: Reddit Community Shares The Top Crypto Casinos of 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — All iGaming, a leading research authority in the digital gaming sector, today released its extensive analysis of the crypto casino market, showcasing how the best crypto casinos are revolutionizing the global gambling landscape. The study reveals that crypto gaming platforms outperform traditional […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Botswana for Ratifying the Maputo Protocol, Raise Concerns about Gender-Based Violence and Women’s Political Representation
Source: United Nations – Geneva The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Botswana on its implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, with Committee Experts praising the State for ratifying the Maputo Protocol, and raising concerns regarding gender-based […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Action plan on rare diseases – E-000886/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Challenges around orphan drugs are manifold. Medical requirements of patients with rare diseases (RD) are not adequately met, affordability of products is a growing challenge for individuals and health systems, and the existing regulatory framework does not sufficiently cater for innovation. The Commission has taken strong actions on RD notably with the […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Switzerland signs Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English On 27 March Federal Councillor Albert Rösti will sign the Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law in Strasbourg on Switzerland’s behalf. By signing the agreement, Switzerland is reaffirming its commitment to the responsible use of AI […]
MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Outlines Harmful Judiciary Committee Provisions Included In Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin June 27, 2025 In speech on Senate floor, Durbin also spoke against Senator Cruz’s provision that would leave the U.S. AI industry an unregulated wild west WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Jamie Laing Drops Surprise Morning Anthem to Help the Nation ‘Seize the Day’
Source: Samsung Jamie Laing drops new spoken word track, Morning People, urging the UK to ditch the snooze button and take charge of their day Named “Morning People”, the track blends Jamie’s signature wit with practical health & wellness tips New research reveals 68% say poor sleep affects their daily lives Commissioned by […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Swiss-South African Joint Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation takes stock of positive results
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English The 7th Meeting of the Swiss-South African Joint Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation was held in Bern on 20 March. The aim of the meeting was to further strengthen existing close cooperation. Participants discussed current cooperation projects and identified prospective new ones. MIL OSI Europe […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Participation in Singapore Defence Technology Summit 2025
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English From 18 to 20 March 2025, a delegation from the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse led by Deputy National Armaments Director Thomas Rothacher will attend the “Singapore Defence Technology Summit 2025”. The conference will raise the topic of how modern defence technologies and partnerships can […]
MIL-OSI Europe: EIB Group and European Commission simplify application of State Aid rules to support Europe’s clean industry and hold roundtable with business leaders
Source: European Investment Bank EIB The European Investment Bank Group and the European Commission agreed to simplify State aid rules in relation to EIB Group financing, in a step to further facilitate support for Europe’s industry and economic competitiveness. The agreement confirms that financing by the EIB Group from its own resources falls outside the […]