India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 1, 2025.
MIL-OSI Submissions: Why Israel and the U.S. are sure to encounter the limits of air power in Iran
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The United States has apparently answered Israel’s call to to become involved in the war between Israel and Iran. President Donald Trump had signalled a willingness for the U.S. to become involved […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Nigeria’s plastic bottle collectors turn waste into wealth: survey sheds light on their motivation
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Solaja Mayowa Oludele, Lecturing, Olabisi Onabanjo University Plastic waste in Nigeria presents a dual challenge: cleaning up environmental pollution, and tapping into its economic potential. Many countries worldwide face similar challenges. India, for one, has chosen policies that give producers of plastic the responsibility to manage their waste. […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Japanese prime minister’s abrupt no-show at NATO summit reveals a strained alliance with the US
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Craig Mark, Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has sent a clear signal to the Trump administration: the Japan–US relationship is in a dire state. After saying just days ago he would be attending this week’s NATO summit at The Hague, […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Ibn Battuta, a 14th-century judge and ambassador, travelled further than Marco Polo. The Rihla records his adventures
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ismail Albayrak, Professor of Islam and Catholic Muslim Relations, Australian Catholic University In our guides to the classics, experts explain key literary works. Ibn Battuta, was born in Tangier, Morocco, on February 24, 1304. From a statement in his celebrated travel book the Rihla (“legal affairs are […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: A border conflict may cost the Thai prime minister her job
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Petra Alderman, Manager of the Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science The fate of Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is hanging in the balance after only ten months in office. A recent flare-up in a historical border conflict between Cambodia […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Administrator Loeffler Pens Op-Ed in Support of One Big Beautiful Bill
Source: United States Small Business Administration WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), published an op-ed in Fox News – highlighting how President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will benefit America’s 34 million small businesses. Her piece underscores specific provisions of the legislation that will drive […]
MIL-OSI USA: The Status of the Chagos Archipelago – Part I: History of the Disputes Surrounding its Status and the Creation of a UK-US Military Base
Source: US Global Legal Monitor The following is a guest post by Clare Feikert-Ahalt, a senior foreign law specialist at the Law Library of Congress covering the United Kingdom and several other jurisdictions. Clare has written numerous posts for In Custodia Legis, including Revealing the Presence of Ghosts; Weird Laws, or Urban Legends?; FALQs: Brexit Referendum; 100 Years of “Poppy Day” in the United […]
MIL-OSI: SB Financial Group Joins Russell 3000 Index
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DEFIANCE, Ohio, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SB Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBFG) (“SB Financial”), a diversified financial services company providing full-service community banking, mortgage banking, wealth management, private client and title insurance services, today announced that it has been named to the Russell 3000® and Russell 2000® indices. The annual reconstitution […]
MIL-OSI USA: US Department of Labor awards nearly $84M in grants to expand Registered Apprenticeships
Source: US Department of Labor WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $84 million in grants to 50 states and territories to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs, representing an important step toward meeting the Administration’s goal of expanding the program to 1 million active apprentices. Since the beginning […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Study – Shortening and simplifying EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations with a view to practices favourable for SMEs – 30-06-2025
Source: European Parliament This study offers an in-depth examination of the European Union’s (EU) trade defence instruments (TDI), focusing on their evolution, implementation and impact on industries, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It takes stock of the European Commission’s trade defence activities and critically examines existing TDI. It highlights procedural complexities, including investigation timelines […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Unfair competition from imports of products not subject to environmental requirements or social standards – E-002444/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002444/2025to the CommissionRule 144Maria Grapini (S&D) The reindustrialisation of the EU is one of the objectives of the single market. The previous Commission introduced a reindustrialisation programme with the aim of reducing dependence on third countries. Despite this, European manufacturing is being eroded by imports of products from […]
MIL-OSI USA: Republicans Reject Sen. Markey Effort to Protect Rural Hospitals from Republican Cuts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Over 300 Rural Hospitals at Disproportionate Risk of Closure, Conversion, or Service Reductions Due to GOP Cuts Watch: Senator Markey forces vote on Senate floor Washington (June 30, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions […]
MIL-OSI USA: Representatives Norma Torres and Adriano Espaillat Relaunch the Congressional New Americans Caucus for the 119th Congress
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California) June 30, 2025 Honoring and Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month Washington, D.C. – In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, Chair Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) and Co-Chair Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) have officially relaunched the bipartisan New Americans Caucus for the 119th Congress. […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Copilot Vision on mobile now available
Source: Microsoft Headline: Copilot Vision on mobile now available Welcome to Microsoft’s Copilot Release Notes. Here we’ll provide regular updates on what’s happening with Copilot, from new features to firmware updates and more. Copilot Vision on mobile now available for free in the US Copilot Vision is now available to try for free in the US on iOS and Android devices. Vision will also be rolling out to all […]
MIL-OSI Security: Man Charged with Murder on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation
Source: US FBI The FBI, along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating the homicide of an adult male from Vernal, Utah. The incident happened in the Whiterocks community, on the Uinta and Ouray Indian Reservation on June 26, 2025. Leroy Casper Poowegup Reed, an enrolled member of […]
QUAD nations launch historic ‘At Sea Observer Mission’ to enhance maritime security
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a landmark initiative to bolster maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever ‘QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission.’ The cross-embarkation mission, conducted under the Wilmington Declaration, sees two officers—including women officers—from each […]
Railways announces fare rationalisation for passenger trains from July 1
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced rationalisation of basic fares for passenger train services, set to take effect from July 1. The move aims to streamline the fare structure across various categories and strengthen the financial viability of railway operations, while keeping affordability intact for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces $1.8 Million in Federal Grants to Support Central Florida Service Programs
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Maxwell Frost Florida (10th District) June 30, 2025 AmeriCorps State and National is awarding over $27 million to Florida for FY25 to address community needs across the state ORLANDO, FL – Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced Central Florida will be receiving $1.8 million in federal […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bacon to Retire at End of 119th Congress
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska) Bacon to Retire at End of 119th Congress Touts Accomplishes and Pledges to Continue Outstanding Service and Pursue Legislative Initiatives Omaha, Neb. – Today, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI), […]
President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur, emphasises medical service as service to humanity
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur on Monday, marking a milestone in the institute’s journey as a centre of medical excellence in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, the President praised the AIIMS network for symbolising India’s advanced medical capabilities. She […]