Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 19, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Homecoming of 2,300-year-old silk manuscripts
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The ancient Zidanku Silk Manuscripts from the Warring States period are displayed during a handover ceremony at the Chinese Embassy in the United States in Washington, D.C., May 16, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] In the predawn hours of Sunday, a commercial flight from Washington D.C. touched down in […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government to set new ten-year budgets for R&D funding
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Government to set new ten-year budgets for R&D funding New criteria to give certainty to world-class research organisations, helping to attract greater private investment and grow the UK economy. New plans unveiled to support long-term, ten-year funding for certain R&D activities Change will provide long-term […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Volunteer donors will be able to receive the “Volunteer of Russia” badge of distinction
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Resolution of May 15, 2025 No. 659 Document Resolution of May 15, 2025 No. 659 Volunteers who have donated blood many times, as well as become bone marrow and stem cell donors, will be […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: The Made in Russia Festival Strengthens the Ties between the Two Great Nations of Russia and China
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The First International Online Sales Fair of Russian Brands in Moscow. Dmitry Chernyshenko greeted the participants of the Festival-Fair May 17, 2025 The First International Online Sales Fair of Russian Brands. Dmitry Chernyshenko presented […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – Bold demand-side action required in face of methamphetamine surge
Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation New Zealand must invest in bold action to reduce demand for methamphetamine in the face of a recent surge in consumption, the NZ Drug Foundation says. Wastewater testing data shows that methamphetamine consumption has doubled in the last year, with acute social and health impacts being reported in areas with […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government Cuts – Budget week blow – Govt axes experts backing innovative Kiwi start-ups – PSA
Source: PSA Callaghan Innovation that supports the next wave of innovative Kiwi companies. This Friday, 15 highly skilled business innovation advisers at Callaghan Innovation will be shown the door. “The Government is sacking these smart and successful business advisors while loudly beating the drum about its economic growth agenda – it’s hypocritical, and makes no sense,” […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Leo XIV and the greatest challenge of our time
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Following his piece on the late Pope Francis, Jefferson Chua continues his reflections on the relationship between the Papacy of the Roman Catholic Church and climate change, now in the hands of a new pontiff. © ANDINA/Archive There is a photo of Robert Francis Prevost, back then when he was still […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Democratic Alliance Wins Portugal’s Parliamentary Elections – Exit Poll
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 LISBON, May 18 (Xinhua) — The center-right Democratic Alliance coalition led by Portugal’s incumbent Prime Minister Luis Montenegro won the most seats in Sunday’s parliamentary election, exit […]
MIL-Evening Report: AI is moving fast. Climate policy provides valuable lessons for how to keep it in check
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milica Stilinovic, PhD Candidate, School of Media and Communications; Managing Editor, Policy & Internet journal, University of Sydney cybermagician/Shutterstock Artificial intelligence (AI) might not have been created to enable new forms of sexual violence such as deepfake pornography. But that has been an unfortunate byproduct of the […]
MIL-Evening Report: 1 in 5 Gazans face starvation. Can the law force Israel to act?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University As Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, killing scores of people a day, the two-month ceasefire that brought a halt to the violence earlier this year feels like a distant memory. Israel’s overall military and political objective […]
MIL-Evening Report: More people are trying medicinal cannabis for chronic pain. But does it work?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suzanne Nielsen, Professor and Deputy Director, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock More Australians than ever are being prescribed medicinal cannabis. Medicinal cannabis refers to legally prescribed cannabis products. These are either the plant itself, or naturally occurring ingredients extracted from the plant. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Wine is still Australia’s most popular alcoholic drink – but many producers face an uncertain future
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Chad, Honorary Fellow, Faculty of Business and Law, School of Business, University of Wollongong kwest/Shutterstock Australia has become world-famous for its wine, but the industry faces an uncertain future. Too many grapes grown amid falling consumer demand, an oversupply of budget wine, and an undersupply of […]
MIL-Evening Report: NZ Budget 2025: economic forecasting is notoriously difficult, but global uncertainty is making it harder
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Ryan, Lecturer in Economics, University of Waikato Javier Ghersi/Getty Images This year’s budget will be one of the tightest in a decade, with the New Zealand government halving its operating allowance – the new money it has available to spend – from NZ$2.4 billion to $1.3 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Leading Environmental organisations call on the PM to reject the Regulatory Standards Bill
Source: Greenpeace Four of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading environmental organisations have today issued a joint open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, urging him to reject the Regulatory Standards Bill in full. The Regulatory Standards Bill is being discussed in Cabinet on Monday, 19 May 2025. The open letter, signed by the executive directors of Forest […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with leaders on the margins of the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the prime ministers of Australia, Bulgaria, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Croatia, as well as the presidents of Israel, Ireland, Paraguay, and Nigeria, on the margins of the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The Prime Minister underscored his […]
MIL-OSI USA News: The One Big Beautiful Bill Will Crack Down On Illegal Immigration
Source: The White House The One Big Beautiful Bill is a historic piece of legislation that empowers ICE to deport the millions of illegal immigrants that entered under Joe Biden, ensures illegal immigrants do not receive food stamps or Medicaid, taxes money illegal aliens send out of the country, and permanently secures the border. The Big Beautiful Bill includes tens of billions of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Don Davis Votes to Support Law Enforcement During National Police Week
Source: US Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) voted in favor of three bills to enhance public safety and improve law enforcement well-being during National Police Week. On Wednesday, May 14, Congressman Don Davis voted yes on H.R. 2240, the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Toyota Debuts New NEV in China
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 TIANJIN, May 18 (Xinhua) — The all-new Toyota bZ5 smart electric powertrain rolled off the assembly line at FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.’s plant in the north […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 17 killed in fire in Hyderabad, India
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, May 18 (Xinhua) — At least 17 people were killed and many others injured in a massive fire at a building in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad on Sunday, officials said. […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, ahead of their attendance at the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The leaders congratulated each other, following the Prime Minister’s election win and the Chancellor’s election and recent appointment. They discussed opportunities to […]