Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: ‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Edwell, Associate Professor in Ancient History, Macquarie University Protesters across the United States have brandished placards declaring “no kings!” in recent days, keen to send a message one-man rule is not acceptable. The defeat of the forces of King George III in the United States’ revolutionary […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Prime Minister Carney underscored the many areas of close co-operation between Canada and Australia, particularly in trade, defence, and maintaining a free and […]
MIL-OSI Banking: ‘Coral in Focus’ Premieres at the United Nations Ocean Conference, Spotlighting Innovation and Urgency in Reef Restoration
Source: Samsung At the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 (UNOC)1 in Nice, held to mark World Oceans Day on June 8, Samsung Electronics hosted a premiere event for “Coral in Focus,” a new documentary that brings the global coral crisis into sharp relief. The event, held at Ocean House, featured a screening of the film […]
MIL-OSI USA: Statement from Governor Lombardo Following Completion of Bill Signings
Source: US State of Nevada Carson City – June 13, 2025 Today marks the conclusion of the 10-day period Governor Lombardo has to veto or sign bills into law following the adjournment of the 83rd (2025) Session of the Nevada Legislature. In total, Governor Lombardo received 605 bills, ultimately signing 518 bills into law and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom pre-deploys safety resources ahead of anticipated demonstrations
Source: US State of California 2 Jun 13, 2025 What you need to know: Governor Newsom ordered the pre-deployment of safety and security resources across California to protect the public’s safety during anticipated demonstrations over the weekend. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he ordered the state to pre-deploy safety and security resources to […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025 A delegation of 16 Hong Kong life science and health technology companies will be joining InvestHK and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) to the BIO International Convention 2025, the world’s premier biotechnology event, […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: HKPF launches Traffic Fixed Penalty Notices Digitalisation (with photo)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region HKPF launches Traffic Fixed Penalty Notices Digitalisation (with photo)- All SMS tickets are issued under the SMS sender name “#HKPF-eTT”. Therefore, if the purported SMS ticket was not sent under this sender name, it must be fake;– All SMS or email tickets do not contain any hyperlinks. Members […]
MIL-OSI China: China-Africa expo closes with bumper deals signed
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CHANGSHA, June 15 — The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo concluded on Sunday, with bumper deals signed as China and Africa seek to deepen economic cooperation. A total of 176 projects worth 11.39 billion U.S. dollars were signed at the expo, the organizing committee announced. […]
MIL-OSI China: China sees surge in culture-driven tourism
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 15 — A large-scale VR immersive experience, “The Recluse Dongpo,” premiered at the Hainan Museum in May, attracting eager fans of the iconic Song Dynasty poet Su Shi to embark on a virtual journey through millennia of Chinese history. Wearing VR headsets, participants came […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s Statement on Immigration
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s (FL-27) span>Today, Rep. Maria Salazar made the following comment: “President Trump himself has acknowledged what so many of us already know: long-time workers, many of whom have built their lives in this country, are being taken away. Our construction sites, our hotels, and our […]
MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: UK: Amnesty International calls for the release of British father, Ahmed Al-Doush, ahead of appeal hearing on Father’s Day
Source: Amnesty International – As families across the UK celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, British national Ahmed Al-Doush will have a scheduled appeal hearing to review his ten-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia. Manchester-based Ahmed was sentenced to ten years in prison last month on May 10, 2025. His family and UK legal team […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive attack; such a claim would validate Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and the US’s attack on Iraq in 2003. “The New Zealand Government needs to be […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 Press release Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan Millions will take part in clinical trials under the 10 Year Health Plan which will speed up clinical research. Millions to take part in clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan, transforming patient care […]
MIL-OSI: Abaxx Confirms Active Trading in Gold Singapore Futures Following Launch
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced active […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Immigration changes a win for productivity and workforce development – EMA
Source: EMA The expansion of the Work to Residence immigration pathway to include more skilled tradespeople reflects the real needs of businesses, says the EMA. From 18 August, 10 trades occupations, including welders, fitters, metal fabricators, panel beaters and paving plant operators, will be added to the Green List’s Work to Residence pathway. EMA Advocacy and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Retirement – New Sorted retirement navigator a one-of-a-kind tool for spending in golden years
Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission A groundbreaking new Sorted tool has been released to help New Zealanders nearing or already in retirement feel more confident about their financial future and how to plan for it. Launched by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, the retirement navigator is free to use on sorted.org.nz. Working out how […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer. Prime Minister Carney welcomed Prime Minister Starmer to Ottawa. Building on Prime Minister Carney’s visit to London earlier this year, the leaders emphasized the deep and historic ties between […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First ever female MI6 chief appointed
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release First ever female MI6 chief appointed The first ever female Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has been announced by the Prime Minister today. The first ever female Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has been announced by the Prime Minister today. Blaise […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Tougher child safety rules to help keep children safer in early education
Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority Stronger, mandatory child safety measures have been signed off by every Australian Education Minister to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care services. This forms part of the significant progress that has already been made since the release of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) […]