Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 2, 2025.
MIL-OSI Canada: Next stop for free trade: Ontario!
Source: Government of Canada regional news Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) while in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for a meeting of Canada’s First Ministers June 1 to 2. The agreement will see Alberta and Ontario partner to improve the free flow of goods and services between the two […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines The 2 million vulnerable people who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth Modernising our airspace will help to reduce pollution from flying and help pave the way for new technologies like flying taxis. passengers will benefit from quicker flights and fewer delays, while residents could enjoy […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review The UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe. SSN-AUKUS concept image UK to build up to 12 attack submarines as part of AUKUS programme in response to […]
MIL-OSI Australia: National Anti-Scam Centre calls for stronger business role to disrupt scams
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The National Anti-Scam Centre is calling on businesses to join the fight against increasingly sophisticated scams by partnering and sharing data after Australians reported about $119 million in scam-related losses in the first four months of 2025. The statistics, sourced from reports to Scamwatch, show that despite a 24 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: King’s Birthday Honours recognise significant contributions of Māori
Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka today recognises the significant achievements of the Māori recipients in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, for their dedicated mahi and outstanding contributions across various important areas. “The impressive mahi of Māori recipients this year are too numerous to mention. They have been honoured for achievements […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Police working to arrest suspect in Olorato case
Source: South Africa News Agency Law enforcement will not rest until another suspect in the murder of journalist Olorato Mongale is apprehended, Police Deputy Minister Dr Polly Boshielo said. The 30-year-old was killed last Sunday after leaving her Johannesburg home when she went on a date with her alleged killer. Her body was found hours […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Collaboration a key cog to solving societal challenges
Source: South Africa News Agency The church remains a key ally in helping government to tackle challenges such as poverty, gender-based violence, and social fragmentation, said Deputy President Paul Mashatile. “Government alone cannot address the multitude of challenges confronting our communities today. From unemployment and substance abuse to crime, poverty, and social fragmentation, these issues […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Minister Ramokgopa to attend Hamburg Sustainability Conference
Source: South Africa News Agency Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, is set to represent South Africa at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference in Germany, which takes place in Germany on 2 and 3 June 2025. The Ministry in The Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation said the conference seeks to accelerate […]
MIL-Evening Report: Australia’s plan to protect its trade in war is flawed. We can’t do it with nuclear submarines
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Albert Palazzo, Adjunct Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at UNSW Canberra, UNSW Sydney If war breaks out someday between the United States and China, one of the major concerns for Australia is the impact on its trade. Our trade routes are long and […]
MIL-Evening Report: Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maria Maley, Senior Lecturer in Politics, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which […]
MIL-Evening Report: These 5 roadblocks are standing in the way of energy-efficient homes
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jaime Comber, Senior Research Consultant in Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney Westend61, GettyImages We all want homes that keep us warm in winter and cool in summer, without breaking the bank. However, Australian homes built before 2003 have a low average energy rating of 1.8 stars […]
MIL-Evening Report: Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Panos Karanikolas, Research officer, Melbourne Social Equity Institute, The University of Melbourne Rosie Marinelli/Shutterstock In an emergency, police are often the first called to the scene. But they are rarely equipped to deal with complex mental health crises. Following recent parliamentary inquiries and royal commissions there has […]
MIL-Evening Report: Scandalous mormons, dystopian Buenos Aires and Nicolas Cage down under: what to watch in June
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Claudia Sandberg, Senior Lecturer, Technology in Culture and Society, The University of Melbourne As we head into a new month of streaming, here’s a fresh wave of TV ready to challenge, transport and entertain you. This month’s picks span genre and geography, from an eerie dystopian Buenos […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025 The Kingdom of Morocco and the United Kingdom enter an Enhanced Strategic Partnership and sign a series of agreements driving mutual growth and security. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita received the […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New munitions factories and long-range weapons to back nearly 2000 jobs under Strategic Defence Review
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release New munitions factories and long-range weapons to back nearly 2000 jobs under Strategic Defence Review Procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons and £1.5 billion to build at least six munitions and energetics factories. Procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons and £1.5 […]
MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “OUR REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES CONTINUE TO BE NOTHING MORE THAN RUBBER STAMPS FOR TRUMP’S RECKLESS AND EXTREME AGENDA”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s State of the Union with Dana Bash where he emphasized the unity of House and Senate Democrats in opposing the reckless Republican One Big Ugly Bill and serving as a check and […]
MIL-OSI Canada: National Indigenous History Month: Minister Sawhney
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) “June is National Indigenous History Month – a time to celebrate the knowledge, histories and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have called these lands home for generations. “It is an important time to reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation – an active and ongoing journey that […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Kickoff to Pride 2025: Minister Fir | Déclaration de la ministre Fir à l’occasion du lancement des célébrations de la fierté 2025
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) “June 1 marks the beginning of Pride Month, and Alberta’s government is proud to recognize and support the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community throughout the month and year-round. “Our government remains committed to fostering an Alberta where everyone feels safe, respected and welcomed. There is no place for hate or intolerance […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Reverend Warnock on MTP: “This Big Ugly Bill is Going to Strip People of their Health Care”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia Senator Reverend Warnock on MTP: “This Big Ugly Bill is Going to Strip People of their Health Care” Today, Senator Reverend Warnock joined Kristen Welker on Meet the Press to outline the consequences for Georgians if the Senate passes the GOP billionaire tax […]