Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 30, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Cities are heating up the planet – how they can do more to fight climate change
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anna Hurlimann, Associate Professor in Urban Planning, The University of Melbourne Quality Stock Arts/Shutterstock Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 67–72% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet. At the same time, cities are increasingly at risk […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Gaza: Deadly Israeli-US supply distribution scheme must be dismantled and siege lifted – MSF
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) 28 June, Gaza: The Israeli-US food distribution scheme in Gaza, launched one month ago, is degrading Palestinians by design, forcing them to choose between starvation or risking their lives for minimal supplies. With over 500 people killed and nearly 4,000 wounded while seeking food, this scheme is slaughter masquerading as […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Major milestone for Canberra’s first light rail bridge
Source: Australian National Party 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 18/06/2025 Construction is set to begin on Canberra’s first light rail bridge, a major milestone in […]
MIL-OSI USA: McCaul Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Michael McCaul (10th District of Texas) WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs — released the following statement on the United States’ successful strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. “The United States government has long maintained that Iran must […]
MIL-OSI USA: McCaul, McGovern Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday as “A Day of Compassion”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Michael McCaul (10th District of Texas) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs — introduced a resolution alongside Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) designating July 6th, 2025, as “A Day of Compassion” in honor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: Myth vs. Fact: The One Big Beautiful Bill
US Senate News: Source: US Whitehouse While Democrats spend the day launching desperate, hollow attacks in a last-ditch effort to block President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, the FACTS speak for themselves. MYTH: The One Big Beautiful Bill is “just a tax break for billionaires.”FACT: The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers the largest middle- and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Hong Kong: National Security Law analysis shows vast majority unjustly arrested
Source: Amnesty International More than 80% of people convicted under Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL) have been wrongly criminalized and should never have been charged in the first place, according to new research by Amnesty International published on the fifth anniversary of the law being enacted. The organization’s analysis of 255 individuals targeted under […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Northland News – Nominations for Northland Regional Council open 04 July
Source: Northland Regional Council People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in October can get their nominations in from Friday 04 July. Dale Ofsoske, the council’s Electoral Officer, says nominations open on Friday 04 July and close at noon on Friday 01 August […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Northland Regional Council News – 30 June 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council NOMINATIONS FOR NRC OPEN 04 JULY People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in October can get their nominations in from Friday 04 July until noon on Friday 01 August 2025. Anyone aged 18 and over can stand for […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: DOC’s Jobs for Nature legacy
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 June 2025 Sia says, “Jobs for Nature projects have had a positive impact on the environment, restoring over 6000 ha of wetland, which has improved wildlife habitat, water quality and flood control capability, and have worked toward restoring six priority waterways, such as the Rangitata and Whanganui Rivers, among […]
MIL-OSI USA: Statement from Senator Thom Tillis
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, North Carolina U.S. Senator Thom Tillis issued the following statement: “It has been a blessing to go on a journey from living in a trailer park and making minimum wage as a young man to having the honor of serving […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Giant baby Musk float in march for tax justice at UN summit in Sevilla: ‘Make rich polluters pay’
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Sevilla, Spain – Greenpeace activists joined a civil society march today for Global Economic Justice, with a giant float of a baby Elon Musk holding a chainsaw threatening planet Earth. As the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) starts tomorrow in Sevilla, campaigners are calling on world leaders to […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding Reforms to the Building Safety Regulator bring new leadership, investment and process to accelerate housebuilding New Fast Track Process to enhance the review of newbuild applications, unblock delays and boost sector confidence Measures will help delivery […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Upgrading national grid to power AI future to be tackled at AI Energy Council
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Upgrading national grid to power AI future to be tackled at AI Energy Council The Technology and Energy Secretaries will chair the second meeting of the AI Energy Council today. AI Energy Council helping to power new AI breakthroughs. Second meeting to focus on bringing […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Further details on welfare reforms published ahead of Second Reading
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Further details on welfare reforms published ahead of Second Reading New details on the Government’s welfare reforms will be published today (Monday 30 June 2025) ahead of Second Reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill on Tuesday. Terms of reference for the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Second Anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jonathan Jackson – Illinois (1st District) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill, The Marshall “Major” Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jonathan Jackson – Illinois (1st District) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-01) and Jim Baird (R-IN-04) led 43 of their colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Marshall “Major” Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act. This legislation would posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell, Red State Leaders Warn Entire Communities Will Suffer if Residents Lose Health Insurance Due to Medicaid Cuts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 06.29.25 Cantwell, Red State Leaders Warn Entire Communities Will Suffer if Residents Lose Health Insurance Due to Medicaid Cuts Misguided legislation would leave 16 million Americans without health insurance; Officials on the ground in MO, UT, and NC say fewer federal resources means more […]
MIL-OSI USA: Public Lands Sale Proposal Forced Out of GOP Budget Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 06.29.25 Public Lands Sale Proposal Forced Out of GOP Budget Bill After significant pressure from hunters, anglers, and outdoor rec community, Senator Lee reluctantly withdraws controversial proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and […]
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opened Business Recovery Centers in Tennessee to Assist Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
Source: United States Small Business Administration ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Davidson and McNairy Counties to assist small businesses, private nonprofits and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding occurring on April 2-24, 2025. SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at […]