Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 28, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Case Provision To Strengthen Coast Guard Presence In The Indo-Pacific Secures Overwhelming Bi-Partisan Support In The House
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) announced today that last week the full U.S. House of Representatives in an overwhelming show of bipartisan support passed the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 4275) which includes […]
MIL-Evening Report: Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 4 central claims don’t stack up
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ella Vines, Post-doctoral researcher, Green Lab, Monash University One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target. The campaign, backed by fellow former Nationals leader Michael McCormack, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 5 central claims don’t stack up
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ella Vines, Post-doctoral researcher, Green Lab, Monash University One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target. The campaign, backed by fellow former Nationals leader Michael McCormack, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Israel announces 10-hour daily humanitarian pause in military operations in parts of Gaza
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 JERUSALEM, July 27 (Xinhua) — The Israeli military on Sunday announced a daily 10-hour humanitarian pause in […]
MIL-OSI USA: IAM District 837 Members in St. Louis Vote to Reject Boeing Defense Contract
Source: US GOIAM Union ST. LOUIS, July 27, 2025 – More than 3,200 IAM District 837 members at Boeing facilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill., have overwhelmingly voted to reject the company’s contract offer during a vote held on Sunday, July 27. IAM Union members delivered a clear message: the proposal […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Premier’s statement on Korean War Veterans Day
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Korean War Veterans Day: “We mark this day in remembrance of more than 26,000 Canadians who served during the Korean War. We honour the ultimate sacrifice of the 516 Canadians who lost their lives during the three-year conflict, as well as more than 1,200 who were […]
MIL-OSI Russia: D. Peskov explained the cancellation of the parade on Navy Day in St. Petersburg
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 Moscow, July 27 /Xinhua/ — The cancellation of the main naval parade in St. Petersburg on Russian […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Mahama attends Liberia’s 178th independence anniversary
Source: APO – Report: . President John Dramani Mahama, on Saturday, joined President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the people of Liberia to celebrate their 178th Independence Day celebration in Monrovia. The event held at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia, Montserrado County, was attended by heads of states from the subregion including the Presidents of […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK high-altitude research and intelligence balloon soars to new heights
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK high-altitude research and intelligence balloon soars to new heights The UK has successfully trialed high-altitude balloons which can conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. UK Defence is developing use of uncrewed, high-altitude balloons to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, boosting national security and delivering […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Aid airlifts resume in northern Gaza – sources
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 Gaza/Jerusalem, July 27 (Xinhua) — Humanitarian aid was dropped again over various areas in the northern Gaza […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Israel to temporarily halt fighting in Gaza – 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 JERUSALEM, July 27 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided on Saturday evening to suspend hostilities […]
Thai-Cambodia border shelling continues despite Trump’s ceasefire call
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Cambodia and Thailand each said the other had launched artillery attacks across contested border areas early on Sunday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said the leaders of both countries had agreed to work on a ceasefire. Four days after the worst fighting in more than […]
Trump says Thailand, Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) U.S. President Donald Trumpsaid on Saturday the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to meet immediately to quickly work out a ceasefire, as he sought to broker peace after three days of fighting along their border. Thailand’s acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, thanked Trump and […]
PM Modi to address nation through ‘Mann Ki Baat’ today
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Sunday through the 124th edition of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat. The broadcast will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will be aired on All India Radio, Doordarshan, and various digital platforms. The programme continues to serve […]
MIL-OSI China: Media: Israel to temporarily pause fighting in Gaza
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided on Saturday night to temporarily pause Israel’s fighting in Gaza throughout Sunday, Israeli media outlets reported. According to Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News, the decision was made after Netanyahu consulted with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and […]
MIL-OSI China: Cambodian civil aviation authority bans flights from flying across fighting zones with Thailand
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) on Saturday prohibited all flights from flying across fighting zones with Thailand, a spokesperson said. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, who is also the SSCA’s secretary of state, said all airlines had been informed to avoid flying over conflict zones and […]