Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 3, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Nations: UNECE Expert Meeting on Statistical Data Collection and Sources 2024
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Categories24-7, English, MIL OSI, United Nations, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Post navigation Archives Information Notice 1 PDF – Information Notice 2 (logistic information) PDF – Timetable PDF – Workshops and Small Group Discussions PDF Report PDF Session 1: Alternative Data Sources and Process Automation […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: HLG-MOS Workshop on the Modernization of Official Statistics 2024
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Soapbox • A stocktake session on industry specific stuff we have and soon need to upgrade not to stuff up! – Anders Holmberg (Australian Bureau of Statistics) • Leveraging Private Sector Data-Driven Insights and Analytics – Stéphane Dufour (Statistics Canada) • E-shops transaction data for price statistics – new […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Expert Meeting on Human Resources Management and Training
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Categories24-7, English, MIL OSI, United Nations, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Post navigation Archives Information Notice 1 (concept note) PDF Information Notice 2 (logistical information) UPDATED PDF Timetable PDF Session 1: Training, learning and development Leveraging learning and development to achieve organisational preparedness for mega trends such […]
MIL-OSI Australia: 10 picnic spots in Canberra
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Head to Queen Elizabeth II Island for an iconically Canberran picnic. Image: Tourism Australia In Brief: Canberra has a wealth of excellent places to enjoy a picnic. This story lists 10 picnic spots and describes what is available at each one. Canberra does not disappoint when it comes […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz Statement On President Trump’s Budget Proposal
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz Published: 05.02.2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s budget proposal. “The president’s budget proposal is simply that – a proposal. It’s not going to happen. If enacted, President […]
MIL-OSI: Abaxx Files Early Warning Report with Respect to Base Carbon
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE: ABXX) (OTCQX: ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”) announces today that it has filed an early warning report in respect of its holdings in Base Carbon Inc. (“Base”). On May 2, 2025, Abaxx acquired 3,700,000 common shares of Base by way of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Comment Letter to Trump Administration Opposing Fair Housing Rule Change
Source: US State of California Department of Justice OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the Trump Administration’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), opposing its interim final rule that walks back HUD’s duty to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH). Under the Fair Housing […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Your guide to adopting a dog in Canberra
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services This story includes some lesser-known considerations for adopting a dog. Dogs are wonderful companions that bring joy to their families. Owning a dog can help people to: be more active feel less lonely socialise more find a sense of purpose. Before you bring a dog into your family, […]
MIL-OSI Australia: First students for Aunty Agnes Shea High School
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The new school’s logo and uniform design derive from an artwork created by Aunty Agnes Shea’s granddaughter. In brief: The first students are now attending Canberra’s newest public school – Aunty Agnes Shea High School. The school is named after late senior Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea. This […]
MIL-OSI: Element Announces Annual Meeting Voting Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) (“Element” or the “Company”), the largest publicly traded, pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, confirmed today that all ten nominees listed in its management information circular dated March 19, 2025 were elected as directors at the Annual Meeting of […]
MIL-OSI Security: Three Individuals Charged in Scheme to Defraud Department of Veterans Affairs of Over $9.1M
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Three men were charged with participating in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $9.1 million in education benefits, including funds from the Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefit program. One of the men has pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme. […]
MIL-OSI USA: The White House Office of Management and Budget Releases the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Skinny Budget
US Senate News: Source: The White House Washington, D.C.–Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sent President Trump’s topline discretionary Budget request for fiscal year 2026 to the U.S. Congress. The Budget, which reduces non-defense discretionary by $163 billion or 23 percent from the 2025 enacted level, guts a weaponized deep state while providing […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues to Trump Admin: No Refunds for January 6 Insurrectionists
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues to Trump Admin: No Refunds for January 6 Insurrectionists Senators to Attorney General Bondi: “To take the position that January 6 insurrectionists should now receive refunds is unacceptable” “The Department should direct Interim U.S. Attorney Martin to change course” WASHINGTON, D.C. […]
MIL-OSI Global: What is the stupidest thing a recent president has said? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Chris Lamb, Professor of Journalism, Indiana University Lots of presidents have said things they regret. Or most of them have. Carol Yepes/Getty Images President Donald Trump was asked during a press conference on April 30, 2025, about the possible impact of his tariff policies and trade war with […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces new tax credits that will generate $2.1 billion investment in world’s 4th largest economy
Source: US State of California 2 May 2, 2025 What you need to know: As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the state is awarding $30.5 million in tax credits to seven companies committed to creating new jobs and investing over $2.1 billion across key industries like clean energy, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and consumer […]
MIL-OSI USA: Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Travel to California
Source: US State of Hawaii Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Travel to California Posted on May 2, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom, Office of the Governor Press Releases STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Coons, Tillis, colleagues introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to restore American innovation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee, and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, reintroduced the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will restore patent eligibility […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hoeven: $3 Million in State Funding a Key Step in Advancing FNC Veterans Memorial Center
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Dakota John Hoeven 05.02.25 Senator Marks Milestone as State Now Participating in Larger Effort to Build a First-Class Federal Cemetery for Veterans BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today joined the signing of Senate Bill 2265, legislation which provides $3 million in state funding for the […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: TERRORISM POSES A PROFOUND GLOBAL CHALLENGE AND ALL DEMOCRATIC NATIONS WILL HAVE TO COME TOGETHER TO ELIMINATE IT: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
Source: Government of India TERRORISM POSES A PROFOUND GLOBAL CHALLENGE AND ALL DEMOCRATIC NATIONS WILL HAVE TO COME TOGETHER TO ELIMINATE IT: LOK SABHA SPEAKERSPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF JAPAN H.E. MR. NUKAGA FUKUSHIRO STRONGLY CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACK IN PAHALGAM, ASSURES JAPAN’S FULL SUPPORT TO INDIA IN FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM IN THE CURRENT […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha, accompanied by Indian Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh, monks, and officials, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Source: Government of India Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha, accompanied by Indian Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh, monks, and officials, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamUnion Minister conveyed a meaningful message on behalf of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the people of India A Sacred Bodhi tree sapling from […]