Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Xi’s Russia trip advances friendships, defends int’l equity: Chinese FM
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 10 — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia has further consolidated the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, led the world in jointly maintaining the postwar international order, and promoted the multi-polarization of the world and the reconstruction of […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First Minister’s cost of living guarantee
Source: Scottish Government The Scottish Government’s cost of living guarantee will help to deliver vital support for the people of Scotland, First Minister John Swinney has said. The Programme for Government 2025-26 commits to a range of measures which will help households in a challenging economic climate. The cost of living guarantee includes: Lower income […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Belize advances toward inclusive, multi-hazard early warning systems
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction The first national consultation on the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative marked a significant step in assessing Belize’s current state of early warning systems and identifying gaps that will inform an actionable national roadmap. This roadmap will guide the country towards a multi-hazard, accessible, and inclusive early warning systems—that […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Frontiers in Communications
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction Mission Frontiers in Communication is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on advancing communication developments across society and culture, in areas including politics, health, media and industry, science and environment. Led by Field Chief Editor Prof Justin Lewis (Cardiff University, UK), this Scopus and DOAJ indexed journal welcomes research contributions in […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Public-Private partnerships: strategic investment for comprehensive resilience
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction Disasters continue to generate significant impacts across Latin America and the Caribbean. Many occur suddenly, such as storms or hurricanes; others unfold gradually, like droughts. Yet their consequences are consistent: loss of life, disruption of livelihoods, infrastructure damage, and severe economic impacts. Between 2000 and 2024, more than 2,350 disasters […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Radical reforms to reduce migration
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Radical reforms to reduce migration Britain’s failed immigration system will be radically reformed so the system is controlled, managed and fair under a landmark White Paper. Britain’s failed immigration system will be radically reformed so the system is controlled, managed and fair under a landmark White Paper […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wellington Queer Communities Protest Against NZ First’s Anti-Trans Bill
Source: Queer Endurance in Defiance (QED) On Saturday 8 May, around 400 protesters rallied with Queer Endurance in Defiance (QED), protesting against a proposed member’s bill by NZ First MP Jenny Marcroft, which aims to legally exclude trans people from definitions of “man” and “woman.” NZ First leader Winston Peters announced on 22 April that […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: No Justice for State Abuse Survivors- Kapa-Kingi
Source: Te Pāti Māori MP for Te Tai Tokerau calls out the government’s decision to keep funding state abuse, turning their backs on justice and real change for abuse in care survivors. “The government has committed to throwing $744 million down the drain, reinforcing a violent regime of disrespect against the expertise and experience of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Garbarino, Kiggans, Valadao, Newhouse, Amodei Fight to Secure America’s Energy Future
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) joined Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) to introduced the Certainty for Our Energy Future Act, a bill to strengthen America’s energy independence and national security. Specifically, this legislation would responsibly reform clean energy tax credits by […]
MIL-OSI Global: India-Pakistan ceasefire shouldn’t disguise fact that norms have changed in South Asia, making future de-escalation much harder
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Farah N. Jan, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of Pennsylvania A member of the Indian Border Security Force stands guard near the India-Pakistan border. Narinder Nanu/AFP via Getty Images India and Pakistan have seen the scenario play out before: a terror attack in which Indians are […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia contributed to the development of friendship and upholding justice – Chinese Foreign Minister
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia has further strengthened the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era, set […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Rebuilding Botswana’s Construction Future: African Development Bank bolsters Lobatse Clay Works revival
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, May 10, 2025/APO Group/ — The kilns are firing again—and with them, the economic hopes of a community. In the quiet town of Lobatse, southern Botswana, a decades-old industrial landmark is undergoing a remarkable renaissance. Lobatse Clay Works (LCW), a brick manufacturer that […]
MIL-OSI Security: Self-Described Pastor Indicted for Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor, and Charged with His Wife for Conspiracy to Commit Forced Labor
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man who claimed to be a pastor of a church in Orange, New Jersey was indicted on April 25, 2025, for sex trafficking, forced labor, and, along with his wife, conspiring to commit forced labor, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM remarks at press conference in Kyiv: 10 May 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM remarks at press conference in Kyiv: 10 May 2025 The Prime Minister’s remarks at today’s press conference in Kyiv. Volodymyr, friends, it is a real pleasure to be here in Kyiv with you all. With Emmanuel, with Friedrich, and with Donald. This is Europe, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Who killed Shireen Abu Akleh? Film names Israeli soldier but Biden, Israel ‘did best to cover up’
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – NERMEEN SHAIKH: We begin today’s show looking at Israel’s ongoing targeting of Palestinian journalists. A recent report by the Costs of War Project at Brown University described the war in Gaza as the “worst ever conflict for reporters” in history. By one count, Israel has killed […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Letsike reiterates call for multisectoral approach to end GBVF
Source: South Africa News Agency The Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has reiterated the urgent need for a multisectoral approach to effectively end Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). Speaking at a mini plenary session in the National Assembly, on Friday, Letsike emphasised that […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Operation Vulindlela: Government’s plan to fix municipalities
Source: South Africa News Agency By Neo Bodumela The “vicious cycle” of crumbling infrastructure and failing service delivery besetting municipalities is now under sharper focus as the second phase of Operation Vulindlela (OV) kicks off. Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms and […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Adopt-a-Municipality initiative to improve delivery of infrastructure projects
Source: South Africa News Agency Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with three local government municipalities across three provinces to improve infrastructure delivery. The Minister signed the MoUs with the Metsimaholo Local Municipality in the Free State, uMngeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal and Govan Mbeki Local Municipality in […]
MIL-OSI Africa: SA government urges ‘de-escalation’ in India-Pakistan tensions
Source: South Africa News Agency The South African government has called for a de-escalation in the brewing tensions between India and Pakistan. This according to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, who delivered remarks at the Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security held in Tshwane, on Friday. The India-Pakistan tensions – which […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Call for bold investment to secure Southern Africa’s water future
Source: South Africa News Agency Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has called for decisive and intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa’s future in the face of climate change and growing water demands. Addressing the Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) Climate Resilient Investment Conference in Maseru, Lesotho, on Thursday, Seitlholo underscored […]