Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 8, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Pillen Appoints Interim Economic Development Director
Source: US State of Nebraska . Pillen Appoints Interim Economic Development Director LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Maureen Larsen to serve as the Interim Director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). Larsen currently serves as General Counsel to the Governor and as Deputy Director of the Policy Research […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Ivey Selects Law Enforcement Candidate Hal Nash to Serve as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Source: US State of Alabama MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she has selected law enforcement candidate Hal Nash to serve as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Pursuant to the law, the governor selects the candidate from a list of five qualified persons nominated by a board consisting of […]
MIL-OSI USA: USDA to forecast grape production
Source: US Government environment energy and agriculture WASHINGTON, July 7, 2025 – Starting at the end of July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will mail the Grape Inquiry – August 2025 survey to approximately 2,000 U.S. growers. The survey asks for grape acreage and projected production. NASS will forecast […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Secure all food, bait and rubbish on K’gari
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 2 Jul 2025 Open larger image This dingo has removed the lid from a jar of peanut butter found in rubbish. Open larger image Dingoes will tear open tents and containers to access food and rubbish. Photos of damaged tents show the incredible sense of smell dingoes have, and their capacity […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Strengthening child protection through a harmonised European framework – E-001748/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission Recommendation on integrated child protection systems[1] reaffirms the EU’s commitment to combating all form of violence against children and is driving a coordinated approach to strengthen child protection mechanisms through legislative enhancements, regulatory enforcement and strategic initiatives. The Commission is working closely with Member States, stakeholders and civil society to […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Strengthening EU action against organised crime networks’ use of AI – E-001832/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament To strengthen the EU’s capacity to detect, prevent, and combat the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies by organised crime groups, the Commission is taking a multi-pronged approach. The AI Act[1] requires high-risk AI system developers to implement risk management and mitigation measures, with similar rules for general-purpose AI models. […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Weaponisation of migration by Russia and implications for EU security and border policy – E-001633/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Hybrid threats arising from the weaponisation of migration by Russia, assisted by Belarus, pose a risk to sovereignty, national security and territorial integrity of the concerned Member States, but also to the security of the EU as a whole. The Commission, together with EU Agencies, have provided support to Member States since Russia […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Borrowers of loans in Swiss francs – E-001484/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Member States have a primary responsibility to monitor the application of the relevant legal provisions and to take the necessary steps for enforcement. In its role as guardian of the Treaties, the Commission monitors the situation and may decide to take appropriate action. Directive 2014/17/EU[1] on mortgage credit agreements introduced specific rules to […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Perverse incentives from the Spanish Tax Agency’s bonus schemes – E-002010/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The internal organisation and practices of the Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) are matters that fall within the scope of national competence. The Commission can neither replace the Member States when it comes to drawing up their national tax inspection plans nor determine t he internal organisation and practices of the […]
MIL-OSI Security: West Virginia Resident Charged with Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material and Interstate Transmission of Extortionate Communication
Source: US FBI PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Fairmont, West Virginia, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of distribution of child sexual abuse material and interstate transmission of extortionate communication, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today. The two-count Indictment named Ronald John Kirkham Jr., 56, as […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Metsola: “We continue to keep the memories of the victims of Srebrenica alive”
Source: European Parliament President Metsola led members in remembering the victims of the Srebrenica genocide at the opening of the July plenary session in Strasbourg. 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide After opening the session, President Metsola led members in commemorating the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, where thousands of Bosnian Muslims were murdered or disappeared, and […]
MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “HEALTHCARE SHOULDN’T SIMPLY BE A PRIVILEGE, IT SHOULD BE A RIGHT”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) New York, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC’s The View where he highlighted the devastating impacts of Donald Trump and House Republicans’ One Big Ugly Bill that was signed into law last week. SARA HAINES: Well, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: South Africa: Justice Committee Chairperson Says Justice Prevails in Sindiso Magaqa Murder Case
Source: APO – Report: . The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, welcomed the sentence of long-term imprisonment for the man who was found guilty of murdering ANCYL secretary-general Mr Sindiso Magaqa, a former ANC Youth League Secretary-General and dedicated public servant. Mr Nqola said the conviction and the 25-year sentence […]
MIL-OSI USA: Final Three Members Charged in Prolific Chinese Money Laundering Scheme Plead Guilty to Laundering Tens of Millions in Drug Proceeds
Source: US State of California Two Chinese nationals and a New York woman, all members of a prolific Chinese money laundering organization (CMLO), pleaded guilty today to money laundering charges involving drug trafficking proceeds. They are the last of six total defendants charged in the indictment to plead guilty. According to court documents, Enhua Fang, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senate Judiciary Democrats Investigate the Justice, Defense, And Homeland Security Departments About DOJ’s Defiance Of Court Orders After Whistleblower Disclosure
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin July 01, 2025 The Department of Justice—under Principal Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove’s leadership, a Trump judicial nominee—allegedly misled the courts and evaded court orders to advance Trump’s illegal mass deportation scheme WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member […]
MIL-OSI Security: Final Three Members Charged in Prolific Chinese Money Laundering Scheme Plead Guilty to Laundering Tens of Millions in Drug Proceeds
Source: United States Attorneys General 10 Two Chinese nationals and a New York woman, all members of a prolific Chinese money laundering organization (CMLO), pleaded guilty today to money laundering charges involving drug trafficking proceeds. They are the last of six total defendants charged in the indictment to plead guilty. According to court documents, Enhua […]
MIL-OSI Security: Cleveland Murder Suspect Arrested in Wheeling, WV
Source: US Marshals Service Wheeling, WV – Late this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested wanted fugitive Devin Roberts, 42. Roberts was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for murder as well as by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department for probation violations. On June 16, 2025, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Record Funding for Victim Assistance Programs
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced a record investment of nearly $379.5 million in federal and State funding over three years to support programs and services for victims and survivors of crime and their families. This is the largest funding allocation ever administered by the State Office of Victim Services […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE Newark operation makes 18 arrests, takes down Newark open-air drug market
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement NEWARK, N.J. –U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Newark and multiple federal, state and local partners made 18 arrests of alleged co-conspirators for roles in a drug trafficking organization July 1 in Newark, New Jersey. The arrests are a result of a 14-month HSI Newark investigation with […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Toasting the successes of SA’s Constitutional Court
Source: Government of South Africa Just as birthdays are traditionally marked with celebration and some reflection, South Africa’s Constitutional Court recently blew out the candles in celebration of its 30th birthday, having continued to make a positive impact on society. Few of us can envision a democratic South Africa minus the apex court that was […]