Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 5, 2025.
MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: Traffic has been launched on four-lane sections of the M-9 “Baltia” highway from Moscow to the Rzhev Memorial
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The section of the highway from Moscow to the Rzhev Memorial to the Soviet Soldier has been expanded May 3, 2025 The section of the highway from Moscow to the Rzhev Memorial to the […]
MIL-OSI Security: San Jose Engineer Pleads Guilty to Bombings of PG&E Transformers, Causing Property Damage and Widespread Power Outages
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division Peter Karasev, 38, a U.S. citizen residing in San Jose, pleaded guilty in the Northern District of California today to federal charges related to two separate bombings of PG&E electrical transformers in late 2022 and early 2023. Karasev was indicted on Oct. 19, 2023, and pleaded guilty […]
MIL-OSI Security: San Jose Engineer Pleads Guilty to Bombings of PG&E Transformers, Causing Property Damage and Widespread Power Outages
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division Peter Karasev, 38, a U.S. citizen residing in San Jose, pleaded guilty in the Northern District of California today to federal charges related to two separate bombings of PG&E electrical transformers in late 2022 and early 2023. Karasev was indicted on Oct. 19, 2023, and pleaded guilty […]
MIL-OSI Security: Unified Command gains control of discharge, continues pollution response operations near Garden Island Bay, LA
Source: United States Coast Guard News Release U.S. Coast Guard 8th District HeartlandContact: 8th District Public AffairsOffice: 504-671-2020After Hours: 618-225-9008Eighth District online newsroom Port conditions change based on weather forecasts, and current port conditions can be viewed on the following Coast Guard homeport webpages: For more information follow us on Facebook and Twitter. […]
MIL-OSI Video: Coast Guard Aviation Did What?
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— @U.S.CoastGuardAncient Albatross Award honorees talk about the importance of Coast Guard aviation crews and their critical role at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C. #DYK the Coast Guard Ancient Albatross Award was instituted in 1966 and honors active-duty aviators, both officers and enlisted personnel, who […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Five youths charged by Hobart police after stealing from bottle shop
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Five youths charged by Hobart police after stealing from bottle shop Monday, 5 May 2025 – 9:44 am. Four youths will appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court in July, whilst another will be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act 1997 after being charged over stealing from […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Appeal for information on missing woman in Western District (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Police today (May 4) appealed to the public for information on a woman who went missing in Western District. Li Tsoi-kam, aged 74, went missing after she left her residence on Ko Shing Street yesterday (May 3) afternoon. Her family made a report to Police on the same […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Minister of State Dr. L Murugan Launches Key Knowledge Reports on Media and Entertainment Sector at WAVES 2025; highlights India’s Rise as a Global Creative Powerhouse
Source: Government of India Posted On: 04 MAY 2025 1:50PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 4 May 2025 Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L Murugan released five significant Reports that collectively present a comprehensive overview of India’s dynamic and rapidly evolving media and entertainment ecosystem, at the ongoing […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Raksha Mantri to hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi
Source: Government of India Posted On: 04 MAY 2025 5:11PM by PIB Delhi Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with Japan’s Minister of Defense Mr Gen Nakatani in New Delhi on May 05, 2025. Both sides will exchange views and ideas on the current regional & international security situation and discuss […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the inaugural ceremony of 7th Khelo India Youth Games
Source: Government of India Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the inaugural ceremony of 7th Khelo India Youth GamesBest wishes to the athletes participating in the Khelo India Youth Games being held in Bihar, May this platform bring out your best and promote true sporting excellence: PM Today India is making efforts to bring Olympics […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Mandatory information standard for toppling furniture to reduce accidents and deaths
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development Furniture suppliers are now required to provide safety warnings to consumers about the dangers of toppling furniture after the mandatory information standard for toppling furniture came into effect on 4 May 2025. Since the year 2000 at least 28 people, including 17 children under five, have died in Australia […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Correction re shots fired in Gisborne overnight
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) An earlier media release regarding two firearms-related incidents in Gisborne overnight stated that two people were injured as a result of shots fired at a house on Taruheru Crescent. This was incorrect – the two people injured were in the vehicle in Valley Road that was also shot at. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Four arrested after shots fired in Gisborne overnight
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) To be attributed to Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti Area Commander: Tairāwhiti Police have arrested and charged four people following two firearms-related incidents overnight. At around 11.45pm yesterday, Police were called to Taruheru Crescent in Mangapapa, following a report of several shots being fired towards a house from a car. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Two youths arrested in liquor store robbery
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Joe Sailsbury: Two youths have been arrested in relation to a liquor store robbery in Levin today. At 11:30am Police received reports of an aggravated robbery at a liquor store on Mako Mako Road. Two youths had entered the store with a weapon and stole […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fire on Pakowhai Road, Hastings – public to avoid area
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are currently assisting with road closures at a building fire on Pakowhai Road, Frimley, Hastings which was reported about 9.30 this morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand are at the scene and the road is closed between Duke Street and Frederick Street. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Crash on Bluff Highway SH1, Greenhills, Southland
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police and emergency services are attending a crash involving at least four vehicles on Bluff Highway between Awarua Siding Road and Stanley Township Road. The crash occurred at approximately 8.10am today. One vehicle is currently blocking both lanes, so motorists are asked to avoid the area. Towing vehicles have […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road blocked due to crash, Tokanui Gorge Road Highway
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Tokanui Gorge Road Highway near Fortrose is blocked currently due to a crash where a truck has rolled. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash about 7.45am. Fortunately the driver was not seriously injured, however the road is completely blocked. It is expected to be closed for some […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: State Highway 2 blocked, Dannevirke
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2 south of Dannevirke is blocked due to a two-vehicle collision. It happened at around 7:10pm at the intersection of Wi Duncan Road. One person is seriously injured and three others have moderate injuries. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes. ENDS MIL OSI New Zealand News […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: ACT welcomes tangible investment in Defence Force capability
Source: ACT Party Welcoming the Government’s decision to replace the Defence Force’s ageing maritime helicopters, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “At a time of growing global uncertainty, it’s great to see tangible investment in our national security. ACT has long campaigned for a serious commitment to defence, and now, with ACT in Government, that’s becoming […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New helicopters a commitment to global security
Source: New Zealand Government The Defence Force’s ageing maritime helicopters will be replaced to increase the defensive and offensive capability and surveillance range of New Zealand’s frigates, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.“The replacement of the Seasprite helicopters will also extend the Navy’s ability to support non-combat tasks such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief,” […]