South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 20, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Global survey finds 8 out of 10 people support taxing oil and gas corporations to pay for climate damages
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa A majority of people believe governments must tax oil, gas and coal corporations for climate-related loss and damage, and that their government is not doing enough to counter the influence on politics of the super-rich and polluting industries. These are the key findings of a global survey, which reflects broad consensus across political […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Electronics Partners With Electronic Arts and Xbox To Bring EA SPORTS FC™ 25 to Samsung Gaming Hub
Source: Samsung Samsung Electronics today announced a partnership with Electronic Arts (EA) and Xbox to bring the action of EA SPORTS FCTM 25 to Samsung Gaming Hub. Samsung TV and monitor owners can now play EA SPORTS FC 25 through the Xbox app with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)1 on supported devices.2 All players need […]
MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – America’s imperial ‘gift’: ‘Crusader Democracy’ versus ‘Christian Nationalism’
Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. The United States has always fancied itself as the founder of modern democracy (aka ‘Democracy’). And, although that country has been self-absorbed for most of its history, it has always […]
MIL-OSI China: Real Madrid’s Mbappe in hospital with gastroenteritis
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Real Madrid announced on Thursday that striker Kylian Mbappe has been admitted to the hospital in Miami suffering from gastroenteritis. Mbappe missed his side’s 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in their first group match in the FIFA Club World Cup at Miami’s Hard Rock […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: WHO – Global Leaders Unite to Accelerate Cervical Cancer Elimination Efforts
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) New commitments at Bali Forum drive momentum to save hundreds of thousands of girls and women from cancer BALI, Indonesia, 19 June 2025 – Governments, donors, multilateral institutions, the private sector, and partners today announced significant policy, programmatic, and financial commitments to eliminate one of the most preventable cancers. At […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: In recent years, the strategic partnership between Russia and Cuba has only strengthened
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. 20 hours ago At SPIEF-2025, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko welcomed the participants of the first high-level business dialogue “Russia – Cuba”. “Our countries are linked by strong, time-tested, friendly ties. President Vladimir Vladimirovich […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Climbing high for the North American Cup Series
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Making its provincial debut, the 2025 North American Cup Series will take place over three days at Climb YEG, nestled in Edmonton’s scenic river valley. Featuring more than 150 of the top climbers from Canada, the United States, Mexico and Colombia, the event is set to captivate audiences […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Timor-Leste kicks off negotiations to join Government Procurement Agreement
Source: World Trade Organization Ambassador Antonio Da Conceicao of Timor-Leste stated to the Committee: “Joining the Government Procurement Agreement is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen good governance, align with international standards and support our successful integration into the global economy. “ Timor-Leste as part of its accession to the WTO committed to […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: 8 in 10 people support taxing oil and gas corporations to pay for climate damages, global survey finds
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Bonn, Germany, 19 June 2025 – A vast majority of people believe governments must tax oil, gas and coal corporations for climate-related loss and damage, and that their government is not doing enough to counter the political influence of super rich individuals and polluting industries. These are the key findings of […]
MIL-OSI: Bitget Secures Digital Asset License in Georgia, Running its Global Expansion Strategy in Eastern Europe
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has secured regulatory approval in Georgia to operate as a provider of digital asset exchange and custodial wallet services through the Tbilisi Free Zone (TFZ). The new licensing development is a strategic expansion aligned with Bitget’s […]
MIL-OSI: BexBack Crypto Exchange Launches No KYC, 100x Leverage, and Double Deposit Bonus for Crypto Futures Trading
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the price of Bitcoin (BTC) holding above $100,000 for a long time, many analysts are predicting that the cryptocurrency market will remain in a state of high volatility for a long time. Holding spot positions may struggle to generate short-term profits in such conditions. […]
MIL-OSI: Notice of Annual General Meeting 10 July 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Oslo, 19 June 2025 The Annual General Meeting of Interoil Exploration and Production ASA will be held at the offices of Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS at Tordenskiolds gate 12, Oslo on 10 July 2025 at 14:30 (CEST). Please find attached the notice for the meeting including the attendance form and proxy in English […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: NY Times Opinion: “Senator Padilla: The Trump Administration Handcuffed Me, but I Refuse to Stay Silent”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) ICYMI: NY Times Opinion: “Senator Padilla: The Trump Administration Handcuffed Me, but I Refuse to Stay Silent” NY Times Op-Ed Padilla: “If this administration is willing to handcuff a U.S. senator, imagine what it is willing to do to any American who dares to speak […]
MIL-OSI Global: Trump administration’s conflicting messages on Chinese student visas reflect complex US-China relations
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Meredith Oyen, Associate Professor of History and Asian Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore County The U.S. announced plans to scrutinize and revoke student visas for students with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or whose studies are in critical fields, but appears to have reconsidered. The decision and […]
MIL-OSI: QuestionPro Appoints Laura Baker, Former KnowledgeHound CEO, as President of InsightsHub and Communities
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) AUSTIN, Texas, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QuestionPro today announced the appointment of Laura Baker to the position of President of Communities and InsightsHub. In her new role, Baker will lead the strategic vision and growth for two of QuestionPro’s cornerstone platforms that enable organizations to streamline research operations and unlock […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Dire warning on 1.5°C goal must spark urgent climate action
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Bonn, Germany, New data indicating there may be just three years left to keep the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal alive must urgently galvanise accelerated global emissions cuts and enhanced climate action. Data from scientists revealed that the available carbon budget is rapidly shrinking and that at the current rate of emissions […]
Climate change: As the planet hits record temperatures, what is the science is telling us?
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Concentrations in the atmosphere of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, reached a fresh high of 422 parts per million in 2024 the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has said. After another record-breaking year for global temperatures in 2024, pressure is rising on policymakers […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Interview with Alexey Overchuk for the Vedomosti newspaper.
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Alexey Overchuk: “A change in the technological order is taking place” Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk discusses the nature of the changes taking place in international trade, the struggle of countries for access to […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary: Justin McKenzie Smith
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary: Justin McKenzie Smith Mr Justin McKenzie Smith has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in succession to Mr Paul Fox, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr McKenzie Smith will take up his appointment during […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – EU funding for digitalisation in Mexico and risks to freedom of expression – E-002323/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002323/2025to the CommissionRule 144Jorge Martín Frías (PfE) The European Union has funded several projects in Mexico focusing on digitalisation, the development of digital infrastructure, sustainability and connecting public stakeholders. The political and legal context in which the support is being given is of increasing concern. In recent months, […]