Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 9, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Oparau
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died following a crash in Oparau on 30 March. He was 64-year-old Brian Leslie Withers, of Otorohanga. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man charged with number of shoplifting and burglary offences
Source: New Zealand Police Police have put a prolific shoplifter before the courts in Hamilton, after arresting and charging him with a number of shoplifting and burglary offences. The 42-year-old male faces 10 charges of shoplifting and six charges of burglary from incidents over the last six months. The stolen property from these incidents is […]
MIL-OSI Security: California man sentenced to 12 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine in Billings
Source: Office of United States Attorneys BILLINGS – A California man who distributed methamphetamine in Billings was sentenced today to 144 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Sergio Rene Tagaban, 56, pleaded guilty in January 2025 to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Jamestown man going to prison for to distributing child pornography
Source: Office of United States Attorneys BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Brandon G. Uber, 24, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted of distribution of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 210 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango, who handled the case, stated […]
MIL-OSI USA: Prepare for Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding Through This Weekend
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today directed State agencies to prepare for heavy rain and the potential for localized flooding as parts of the state are forecast to be impacted by periods of heavy rain through this weekend. New Yorkers across the Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, Mid-Hudson and Capital Region could […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces upgrades to 21 state fish hatcheries to boost salmon populations
Source: US State of California 2 May 8, 2025 What you need to know: California continues to support and build its salmon and trout populations, with new upgrades to 21 trout and salmon hatcheries. SACRAMENTO — Governor Newsom today announced that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to […]
MIL-OSI USA: California businesses in near-universal compliance with prohibition of intoxicating hemp products harmful to youth
Source: US State of California 2 May 8, 2025 What you need to know: Businesses are nearly universally compliant with California’s regulations banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products. Sacramento, California – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that businesses statewide continue to follow the state’s rules that prohibit the sale of hemp products that contain […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.8.25
Source: US State of California 2 May 8, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Gena Castro Rodriguez, of Daly City, has been appointed to the Board of State and Community Corrections. Castro Rodriguez has been Owner of Castro Rodriguez Consulting since 2025 and an Assistant Professor at the University of San Francisco since […]
MIL-OSI Video: Sudan, South Sudan, UNRWA & other topics – Daily Press Briefing
Source: United Nations (Video News) Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Secretary-General/ Chief Executives Board – Sudan – Sudan/ Food Assistance – South Sudan – UNRWA – Occupied Palestinian Territory – UNIFIL – Haiti – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – Senior Personnel Appointment – Special Envoy to Combat […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: INS SUNAYNA (IOS SAGAR) RETURNS TO KOCHI ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF MONTH LONG DEPLOYMENT
Source: Government of India INS SUNAYNA (IOS SAGAR) RETURNS TO KOCHI ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF MONTH LONG DEPLOYMENTIOS Sagar – A significant step in reinforcing India’s commitment to Regional Security and Collaborative Maritime Cooperation reflecting the vision of MAHASAGAR Sagar Mission reaffirms India’s continued engagement with Maritime Neighbours towards building stronger ties and working towards […]
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Death – Nhulunbuy
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services A 70-year-old male has died following a domestic violence incident that occurred in Nhulunbuy last month. A 42-year-old male remains in custody and will appear in the Darwin Local Court on 18 June 2025. The investigation into this incident remains ongoing. MIL OSI News –
MIL-OSI NGOs: India/Pakistan: Urgent need to protect civilians amidst escalating hostilities
Source: Amnesty International – Responding to the escalating armed engagement between India and Pakistan, Carolyn Horn, Programme Director for Law and Policy at Amnesty International said: “The escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan has already taken a toll on civilians. Amnesty International is concerned by reports of loss of civilian lives in both India […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: India/Pakistan: Urgent need to protect civilians as hostilities escalate
Source: Amnesty International – ‘Neither security nor justice will be achieved with the senseless loss of more civilian lives’ – Carolyn Horn Responding to the escalating armed engagement between India and Pakistan, Carolyn Horn, Amnesty International’s Programme Director for Law and Policy, said: “The escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan has already taken a […]
MIL-Evening Report: As Filipinos prepare to vote, ex-strongman Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest is dividing families – all the way to the president
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Noel Morada, Visiting Professor, Nelson Mandela Centre, Chulalongkorn University; and Research Fellow, Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, Chulalongkorn University It’s been two months since former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face potential prosecution […]
MIL-Evening Report: How the word ‘incel’ got away from us
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Farid Zaid, Senior Lecturer, Psychology, Monash University Javier Bermudez Zayas/Shutterstock Imagine a young man whose voice has been worn down by years of feeling invisible. Plain, numb and bitter, the “incel” tries to explain the kind of hopelessness most of us would rather not confront: I believed […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Illegal trafficking of pesticides – E-001736/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001736/2025to the CommissionRule 144Benoit Cassart (Renew), Olivier Chastel (Renew), Hilde Vautmans (Renew) In June 2024, Europol, supported by Italian, Romanian, Spanish and Portuguese authorities, conducted two major operations to combat the trafficking of illegal pesticides in the EU. The first investigation focused on a company importing counterfeit pesticides […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Assigning collection of self-employed and small professionals’ insurance debts to private collection companies – E-001761/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001761/2025to the CommissionRule 144Kostas Papadakis (NI) Law 5193/2025 on the ‘Strengthening of the Capital Market and other provisions’, led the New Democracy Government – inter alia – to assign the management and collection of the overdue debts that professionals and self-employed persons had with the National Social Security […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Conviction of opposition figures in Tunisia – E-001765/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001765/2025to the CommissionRule 144Tineke Strik (Verts/ALE) On 19 April 2025, a Tunisian court sentenced 40 people to prison sentences ranging between 13 and 66 years for conspiracy against internal and external state security[1]. Among those sentenced include journalists, opposition politicians and other individuals critical of the regime. Their […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Loss of biodiversity in Doñana due to overexploitation of water – E-002864/2024(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission is aware of the issue raised by the Honourable Member and has taken legal action against Spain to address the problems of water overexploitation and biodiversity loss in Doñana through the correct application of the Habitats Directive[1] and the Water Framework Directive[2]. As a result, the Court of Justice of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Te Poi
Source: New Zealand Police Name release: Fatal crash Te Poi Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Te Poi on 28 January. He was 62-year-old Simon Munday of Rotorua. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI New Zealand […]