Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 31, 2025.
MIL-OSI Canada: Update on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s actions at an HPAI infected premise at a British Columbia ostrich farm
Source: Government of Canada News The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada’s national poultry sectors have been responding to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada since December 2021. Industry has been highly supportive of the CFIA in its response to HPAI, working collaboratively to implement control measures and protect animal health. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Bills In Grand Junction and Western Slope to Support Outdoor Recreation and Protect the Great Outdoors
Source: US State of Colorado GRAND JUNCTION – Today, Governor Polis signed bills in Grand Junction to support outdoor recreation and protect the great outdoors that Colorado is known for. Governor Polis signed the bipartisan SB25-174 – Sunset Outfitters & Guides, sponsored by Senators Dylan Roberts and Cleave Simpson and Representatives Meghan Lukens and Matt […]
MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen Discusses Local Effects of Proposed Medicaid and Affordable Care Act Cuts with Health Care Leaders, Marks Introduction of Legislation to Protect Connecticut River Watershed at Kilham Bear Center
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Lyme, NH) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a roundtable in Lebanon to discuss the local impacts of Congressional Republicans’ bill to make unprecedented cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Shaheen also visited the Kilham Bear Center in […]
MIL-OSI USA: After Leading Congressional Delegation to Canada, Shaheen Highlights Harms of Trump’s Tariffs on Local Businesses and Summer Tourism
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Moultonborough, NH) – After leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation (CODEL) to Canada last week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) highlighted the local impacts of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Granite State businesses at Colby Footwear in Rochester and discussed the negative effects on […]
MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin Slams Trump Administrations’ Cuts to Vital Job Training Program for Wisconsin Workers, Businesses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it is cutting funding for Job Corps and closing centers nationwide, including in Milwaukee. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Spur Plant Biostimulant Research and Development
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Spur Plant Biostimulant Research and Development LOS ANGELES, CA — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) introduced the Plant Biostimulant Act to create a uniform federal definition for plant biostimulants, establish a consistent regulatory pathway […]
MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Bolivia
Source: IMF – News in Russian May 30, 2025 Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV consultation[1] for Bolivia on May 2. The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this consultation.[2] Bolivia’s real GDP growth has moderated to 2.1 percent in […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Mikhail Mishustin approved decisions on measures to support the coal industry
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Coal enterprises will receive additional support, which should ensure their further stable development in the current unfavorable economic situation. This decision was maderesults of the meeting on the situation in the coal industry, which […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko assessed the work of educational and scientific institutions in Nizhny Novgorod
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Dmitry Chernyshenko’s working visit to Nizhny Novgorod. The Deputy Prime Minister spoke with students and teachers at the Nizhny Novgorod Automotive Technical School May 30, 2025 Dmitry Chernyshenko’s working visit to Nizhny Novgorod. At […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: The results of the final of the Professionals championship in creative industries and IT were summed up in Nizhny Novgorod
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov took part in the award ceremony for the finalists of the Professionals championship in Nizhny Novgorod May 30, 2025 Dmitry Chernyshenko took part in the award […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tertiary Education – Te Pūkenga continues strong growth in international education amidst ongoing sector change
Source: Te Pukenga Thursday 29 May 2025 – Te Pūkenga continues strong growth in international education amidst ongoing sector change Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology continues its growth trajectory in international student numbers, with enrolments, revenue, and international partnerships, all increasing strongly. Te Pūkenga Chief Executive Gus Gilmore acknowledged the hard work […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Porirua City Council to launch pilot Waste Minimisation Grant scheme
Source: Porirua City Council A pilot scheme offering grants to Porirua projects that enable waste minimisation in the city was approved at a full Porirua City Council meeting this morning. Starting in the 2025/26 financial year, part of the funds received by Porirua City Council from the Waste Levy Subsidy will be used to provide community […]
MIL-OSI USA: Father and son indicted for providing material support to Mexican cartel engaged in terrorism following ICE Rio Grande Valley, federal partner investigation
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Two family members with ties to South Texas have been charged with allegedly conspiring to materially support a Mexican cartel previously designated as a foreign terrorist organization, conspiracy to commit money laundering and related smuggling charges, following an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Marshall and Padilla Introduce Bipartisan Plant Biostimulant Act to Advance Agricultural Innovation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) to introduce the Plant Biostimulant Act to establish a standardized process for approving the commercial use of plant biostimulants as alternatives to synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Plant biostimulants have demonstrated potential in advancing […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on SCOTUS Decision to End Humanitarian Parole Programs
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida 20th district)) Washington, D.C. –“This ruling isn’t just a blow to the rights and safety of these legal immigrants—it’s also a direct attack on South Florida’s economy. This reckless measure threatens our economy by failing to allocate funds for training Americans for these jobs. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Low-level fixed-wing flights to image geology of Michigan and Wisconsin
Source: US Geological Survey Most of the surveying is expected to be completed by the late autumn of 2025; however, surveying may continue in the spring and summer of 2026 to avoid adverse weather conditions. The Michigan and Wisconsin flights are part of a national effort to map critical mineral resources needed to drive the […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the Opening Session of the International Conference for Glaciers’ Preservation [as delivered]
Source: United Nations secretary general Your Excellency Mr. Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Your Excellency, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shehbaz Sharif, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Tajikistan for convening this High-Level International Conference […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Minister’s statement on official opening of Blackwater Mine
Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, has released the following statement in recognition of the official opening of the new Blackwater Mine: “I am thrilled to congratulate Artemis Gold Inc. on the grand opening of the Blackwater Mine. This new mine has already created hundreds of good jobs, helping boost the local economy […]
MIL-OSI USA: McGovern, Latta, Stevens, Obernolte Announce Re-launch of Congressional Robotics Caucus
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) Today, Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA), Bob Latta (R-OH), Haley Stevens (D-MI), and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) announce the re-launch of the Congressional Robotics Caucus. Representatives McGovern, Latta, Stevens, and Obernolte will serve as Co-Chairs of the Caucus. The Congressional Robotics Caucus is a bipartisan effort […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Fannie Mae Releases April 2025 Monthly Summary
Source: Fannie Mae WASHINGTON, DC – Fannie Mae’s (FNMA/OTCQB) April 2025 Monthly Summary is now available. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae’s monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates. MIL OSI Economics –