University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 13, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Secures Several Key Priorities in Committee-Passed NDAA To Expand IVF Coverage, Strengthen Oversight of Domestic Military Deployments, Boost American Manufacturing and More
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 11, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)—secured several important provisions to support servicemembers and boost American competitiveness […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: A wildfire’s legacy can haunt rivers for years, putting drinking water at risk
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Ben Livneh, Associate Professor of Hydrology, University of Colorado Boulder Burned ground can become hydrophobic and almost waxlike, allowing rainfall to quickly wash contaminants downslope. Carli Brucker A wildfire rages across a forested mountainside. The smoke billows and the flames rise. An aircraft drops vibrant red flame […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Jeremy Porter, Professor of Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, City University of New York A deadly flash flood on July 4, 2025, swept through Nancy Callery’s childhood home in Hunt, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Destructive flash flooding in Texas and other states is raising questions about […]
MIL-OSI Russia: North-Eastern Agricultural University Strengthens Cooperation with Russian Universities
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — A delegation from Northeast Agricultural University (NEAU) led by Vice-Rector Chen Qingshan […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Over 80 youth trainees complete foundation course of third phase of ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Over 80 youth trainees complete foundation course of third phase of ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme Following the first day of the course taught by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, and member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress and Member of the […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Health chief attends Nanjing forum
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau attended the 13th Nanjing Academic Symposium on Hepatobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation in Nanjing today to share with liver transplant experts from around the world Hong Kong’s latest developments in organ transplantation, and the work of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Happy birthday to Marina Grigorieva!
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Official website of the State – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. This Saturday there is a reason and opportunity to celebrate the birthday of the director of the Pre-University of the State University of Management, Marina Grigorieva. Pre-University is the first stage in the system […]
MIL-OSI Russia: /China Focus/ Global Dialogue Among Civilizations Builds Bridges Through Cultural Exchanges
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — More than 600 participants from around the world attended the ministerial meeting […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of City University of Hong Kong’s “City Quest” programme (English only)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of City University of Hong Kong’s “City Quest” programme (English only) Chairman Ngai (Council Chairman of City University of Hong Kong (CityU), Mr Michael Ngai), 屈總 (Vice President and Chairman of the Group Technology Committee, Xiaomi Corporation, Mr Qu Heng), distinguished guests, ladies […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sánchez announces Molly Carey as new Chief of Staff, Sarah Skirmont as Legislative Director
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA) WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) is pleased to announce Molly Carey joined her team as her new Chief of Staff. Additionally, Sarah Skirmont has been promoted from Senior Legislative Assistant to Legislative Director. “I’m excited to welcome Molly to our […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Secretary for Health attends 13th Nanjing Academic Symposium on Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation in Nanjing (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, attended the 13th Nanjing Academic Symposium on Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation in Nanjing today (July 12) to share with liver transplant experts from around the world Hong Kong’s latest developments in organ transplantation, and the work of the Hong Kong […]
MIL-OSI USA: Davids Discusses Fentanyl Epidemic with Local Health Care Workers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3) OVERLAND PARK, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined local health care workers and law enforcement officials for another summit regarding the growing threat of fentanyl, the number one cause of overdose deaths in the United States. The group discussed the challenges health care […]
MIL-OSI USA: Davids Speaks with Frontline Health Care Providers on Impact of Extreme Republican Medicaid Cuts
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3) KANSAS CITY, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined nearly 200 health care workers at Vibrant Health to discuss the harmful impact of recently enacted Republican Medicaid cuts. Davids heard directly from providers about how these cuts, which she voted against, will threaten all Kansas […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Scientists Successfully Clone Yak
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News LHASA, July 12 (Xinhua) — A cloned yak was born via Caesarean section at a yak breeding […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Crow Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Servicemembers Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger, has introduced the Support Modern Approaches in Recovery Technology for Traumatic Brain Injury (SMART for TBI) Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve care for active-duty servicemembers suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) by identifying ways that digital technology can […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Neguse Leads Coalition of Lawmakers Opposing Proposed Cuts to NOAA
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2) In letters to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik and Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers, lawmakers urge the rejection of proposed funding cuts and facility closures at NOAA. Washington, DC— Following the release of the White House’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) led […]
MIL-OSI China: Poll: Diversity of civilizations drives human progress
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Scholars and experts from home and abroad share their insights on Friday with guests attending the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting at a subforum of the meeting on inter-civilization exchanges and mutual learning in Beijing. [Photo/China Daily] A majority of international respondents view inter-civilization exchanges and […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Rep. Ilhan Omar Pens Op-Ed in Minnesota Star Tribune Sounding the Alarm on Republicans’ Cruel Budget Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN) MINNEAPOLIS– Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) authored an op-ed in the Minnesota Star Tribune on how the passage of the Republican “One Big, Beautiful Bill” will be devastating for her constituents in Minnesota’s Fifth District and across the nation. Her op-ed focuses on the historical […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: [VIDEO] Rep. Omar Sounds Alarm on Catastrophic Big Ugly Budget Bill on Minnesotans
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN) MINNEAPOLIS– Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) hosted a press conference in Minneapolis to sound the alarm on the catastrophic impacts the Big Ugly budget bill will have on Minnesotans. The Congresswoman was joined by local and state leaders to share the widespread impacts this […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ranking Member Scott Statement on Resignation of UVA’s President
Source: {United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bobby Scott (3rd District of Virginia) Headline: Ranking Member Scott Statement on Resignation of UVA’s President As originally released by the Committee on Education & Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement […]