South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 23, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Rosen, Colleagues Push to Prevent Corporations From Using Trump’s Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate and stop corporations that may be using Donald Trump’s tariffs as a cover to raise prices on all goods, regardless of whether […]
MIL-OSI Security: 11 Venezuelan Nationals and One Columbian National Indicted for Financial Fraud in the District of Utah
Source: Office of United States Attorneys SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – An indictment was unsealed today charging a dozen foreign nationals of bank fraud and engaging in transactions involving criminally derived property. The defendants were indicted by a federal grand jury in April 2025 at the U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City. Eleven Venezuelan […]
MIL-OSI Security: ‘We knocked her out with some gummies:’ trafficker sent to prison for conspiring to smuggle toddler from Mexico
Source: Office of United States Attorneys LAREDO, Texas – A 23-year-old Laredo woman has been ordered to prison for her role in an unaccompanied minor smuggling ring, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Vanessa Valadez pleaded guilty Sept. 20, 2024, admitting she smuggled a child into the United States for financial gain. U.S. District Judge Keith […]
MIL-OSI Security: Zuni Man Charged in Unprovoked Stabbing That Left Victim Seriously Injured
Source: Office of United States Attorneys ALBUQUERQUE – A Zuni man has been charged in federal court for allegedly stabbing another man without provocation, causing serious injuries. According to court documents, on the night of June 16, 2025, Adrian Cheama, 36, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, allegedly approached the victim while he was […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Speaks with Pentagon Nominees During SASC Hearing
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Vice Admiral Frank Bradley, President Trump’s nominee to be Admiral and Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and Lt. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, President Trump’s nominee to be General and Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) during […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA)
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida 20th district)) Unlocking the development potential of diaspora communities and helping reduce reliance on foreign aid WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Rep. Jonathan J. Jackson (D-IL) introduced the African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA), groundbreaking legislation that harnesses the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Luján Statement on Latest CBO Analysis of Final Republican Budget Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office Predicts Republican Bill Will Add $3.4 Trillion to National Debt Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published analysis […]
MIL-OSI USA: Luján Secures Nearly $190 Million in Federal Investments for New Mexico in Committee-Passed Appropriations Bills
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced funding secured for New Mexico communities through the Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill and Fiscal Year (FY) […]
MIL-OSI: First Busey Corporation Announces 2025 Second Quarter Earnings
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LEAWOOD, Kan., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) Announces 2025 Second Quarter Earnings. Net Income Diluted EPS Net Interest Margin1 ROAA1 ROATCE1 $47.4 million $0.52 3.49% 1.00% 11.24% $57.4 million (adj)2 $0.63 (adj)2 3.33% (adj)2 1.21% (adj)2 […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Update 15: Alberta wildfire update (July 22, 3 p.m.)
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 22) There are 61 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and three mutual aid fires. 16 are classified as out of control, 12 are being held and 33 are under control. There have been 10 new wildfires […]
MIL-OSI: Weatherford Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Second quarter revenue of $1,204 million increased 1% sequentially Second quarter operating income of $237 million increased 67% sequentially Second quarter net income of $136 million increased 79% sequentially; net income margin of 11.3% Second quarter adjusted EBITDA* of $254 million was flat sequentially; adjusted EBITDA margin* of 21.1% decreased 11 basis […]
MIL-OSI: National Bank Holdings Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DENVER, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Bank Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) reported: For the quarter(1) For the six months ended(1) 2Q25 1Q25 2Q24 2025 2024 Net income ($000’s) […]
MIL-OSI Russia: US deploys nuclear weapons in UK for first time since 2008 – media
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 LONDON, July 22 (Xinhua) — Several U.S. nuclear bombs have been delivered to a British air base, […]
MIL-OSI Security: California Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
Source: US FBI Defendant is known member of the Norteno gang, a Mexican American gang in Northern California, as well as the Bloods gang and the RideZilla prison gang BOSTON – A California man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for trafficking and conspiring to traffic large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. Marcos […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Argentina accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, five remaining for entry into force
Source: WTO Headline: Argentina accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, five remaining for entry into force DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “I warmly welcome Argentina’s formal acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. As one of the world’s leading fishing nations and exporters, Argentina’s commitment underscores this Agreement’s importance for protecting marine ecosystems and promoting responsible practices […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: EU/China: Joint NGO letter ahead of EU-China Summit
Source: Amnesty International – Dear President Costa, Dear President von der Leyen, We write to urge you to prioritize human rights in the forthcoming European Union (EU)-China Summit to be held in China on July 24-25. At the recent G7 meeting, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke of a “new China shock,” and […]
Heinrich Announces Committee Passage of Over $205 Million for New Mexico’s Military Installations and Significant Wins for Veterans
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Investments Heinrich championed include childcare assistance, improved telehealth & rural health services, & expanded homelessness prevention programs WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related […]
Heinrich, Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Expand and Improve Access to Clean Water for Tribal Families
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Half of households on Native American reservations lack access to reliable water sources, clean drinking water, or adequate sanitation WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), introduced the Tribal Access to Clean […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Suspension of the EU-El Salvador Agreement in the light of massive human rights violations – E-002650/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002650/2025/rev.1to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security PolicyRule 144Per Clausen (The Left), Hanna Gedin (The Left) Human rights and the rule of law are being breached almost constantly in El Salvador, and the government barely tolerates any criticism […]
MIL-OSI: OZ Studio, a Global Firm with Texas Roots, Showcases Ethical AI Governance Model at the United Nations
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VIENNA, AUSTRIA , July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OZ Studio, a global technology firm with offices in Austin, Texas; Geneva, Switzerland; and Monterrey, Mexico, presented a groundbreaking model for municipal governance and ethical artificial intelligence at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna. The presentation marks a significant milestone for the company, […]