Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 3, 2025.
MIL-OSI Canada: First Ministers’ statement on building a strong Canadian economy and advancing major projects
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister “Today, Canada’s First Ministers met in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to build a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient Canadian economy. This marks the first time that a First Ministers’ Meeting has taken place in Saskatchewan in over 40 years. “First Ministers expressed their deep concern regarding the wildfire situations […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Bank on the UK in volatile times’ Trade Secretary tells G7 and European businesses
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Bank on the UK in volatile times’ Trade Secretary tells G7 and European businesses Trade Secretary’s message comes after UK sealed landmark deals with India, the US and EU Jonathan Reynolds to meet G7 and EU counterparts in Paris and Brussels to discuss economic security […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government protects thousands of miles of bus services from being scrapped
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Government protects thousands of miles of bus services from being scrapped Bus Services Bill will give local leaders the power to shape the bus services their communities rely on. bus passengers across the UK – particularly the vulnerable – will be protected from sudden cuts to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural leader on a mission to help farmers minimise waste
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council The focus of the workshops will be about getting farmers to think about their purchasing decisions. Instead of opting for products that could be wasted after a single use, she is encouraging farmers to choose sustainable products with Agrecovery stickers signalling they’re part of a recycling scheme. Trish said her […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Gomez and Waters, Local Leaders Rally to Protect Job Corps Program at LA Center
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) Los Angeles, CA – Today, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Maxine Waters (CA-43), as well as LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis, labor leaders, and Job Corps graduates rallied outside the LA Job Corps Center to demand that the Trump administration reverse its harmful decision […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the 2025 Ibrahim Governance Weekend [as delivered]
Source: United Nations secretary general Let me begin by thanking the Kingdom of Morocco and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation for convening us once again in the great city of Marrakech. This platform has become much more than an annual event. In a world where clarity is often lost, what does true governance look like today? The Mo […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Vice Chairperson of the CPPCC National Committee Visited Uzbekistan and Attended the 2nd China-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum
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 Tashkent, June 2 (Xinhua) — From June 1 to 2, Vice Chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shen Yueyue visited […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Patrushev and Andrey Travnikov discussed issues of socio-economic development of the Novosibirsk region
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Novosibirsk Region Governor Andrey Travnikov. The main topics were socio-economic development, the agro-industrial complex and environmental issues in the region. The economy of Novosibirsk […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Tehran will not give a positive response to US proposal with “radical” demands – Iranian MFA
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 TEHRAN, June 2 (Xinhua) — Iran will not respond positively to the U.S. draft proposal on Iran’s nuclear program that contains “radical and maximalist” demands, Iranian Foreign […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, ENR Colleagues Urge Interior Inspector General to Investigate Threats Posed by Workforce Reductions at Bureau of Reclamation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, ENR Colleagues Urge Interior Inspector General to Investigate Threats Posed by Workforce Reductions at Bureau of Reclamation Senators to DOI Acting Inspector General: “We are concerned that the Administration’s actions to gut the agency of qualified public servants could leave critical water infrastructure and […]
MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Pressley, Advocates, Families Tell ICE: Hands Off Our Immigrant Neighbors
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) Convening Comes Amid Disturbing Uptick in ICE Activity Across Massachusetts 7th Press Conference (YouTube) | Photos (Dropbox) EAST BOSTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) convened a roundtable and press conference in East Boston with immigrant justice advocates, local leaders, and impacted families to tell […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Johnson Earns High Marks For Voting Record, Engagement on Intellectual Property Policies
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) Congressman receives “A” on Council for Innovation Promotion Congressional Scorecard for Working to Strengthen America’s IP Ecosystem WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, announced June 2 that he […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in a European first
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Press release Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in a European first More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting the Plan for Change UK troops and warships will be protected by drone […]
MIL-OSI USA: North Dakota Department of Commerce Announces $15 Million Destination Development Grant to Boost Tourism and Economic Growth
Source: US State of North Dakota The North Dakota Department of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Destination Development Grant Program, a $15 million initiative aimed at enhancing the state’s tourism industry. This program, funded by the 69th Legislative Assembly, is designed to support the development and expansion of tourism experiences […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Cyshield uses Thales technology to launch Egypt’s first connectivity service for eSIM devices
Source: Thales Group Headline: Cyshield uses Thales technology to launch Egypt’s first connectivity service for eSIM devices 02 Jun 2025 Share this article Cyshield, a leading digital solutions company, selected Thales a world leader in secure advanced technologies to launch Egypt’s first-ever eSIM (embedded SIM) connectivity services for consumer and IoT devices. Based in Cairo, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Nicaragua 101st WTO member to formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Source: WTO Headline: Nicaragua 101st WTO member to formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “WTO members’ adoption of this landmark Agreement in 2022 set us on a more sustainable path toward restoring the abundance and vitality of our oceans. The next step is the Agreement’s entry into force. With Nicaragua’s formal acceptance […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Researcher and Analyst now generally available in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Source: Microsoft Headline: Researcher and Analyst now generally available in Microsoft 365 Copilot We’re excited to announce the general availability of Researcher and Analyst, two first-of-their-kind reasoning agents designed specifically for work. Today, we’re excited to announce the general availability of Researcher and Analyst, two first-of-their-kind reasoning agents designed specifically for work. Since these agents […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Introducing Bing Video Creator: Create videos with your words for free
Source: Microsoft Headline: Introducing Bing Video Creator: Create videos with your words for free Questions deserve answers, ideas beg for realization, and curiosity seeks satisfaction. Two years ago, we brought this belief forward with Bing Image Creator, helping users everywhere create whatever they can imagine through words—for free. Last month, we continued the next evolution of […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Transformation of the EU – from peace project to war economy – E-001164/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The European Union was founded as a peace project — and it remains one. But peace is not self-sustaining. In an era of rising threats, the Union and its Member States must be prepared to defend themselves and to deter any actor that seeks to challenge EU security or weaken EU democracies. […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Plymouth commissions strategic economic research to prepare for once-in-a-generation investment
Source: City of Plymouth Plymouth City Council, working as part of Growth Alliance Plymouth (GAP), has commissioned a major economic study to help the city prepare for the opportunities and challenges arising from an investment programme worth in excess of £4.4 billion at HM Naval Base Devonport and Babcock’s Devonport Royal Dockyard. The research will […]