Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man arrested, appeal for information in Levin fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: Manawatū Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are making enquiries into a suspicious house fire in Levin this morning. The fire on Cambridge Street was reported about 4:15am. Fortunately, the occupants of the house escaped without injury. A 40-year-old Levin man has been taken […]
MIL-Evening Report: Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal house fire, Marton
Source: New Zealand Police One person has been found deceased following a house fire in Marton this morning. Emergency services were called to the Calico Line property, between Bredins Line and Nga Tawa Road, about 6:10am, and found the house fully ablaze. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the property. A scene guard has […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier calls for championing humanity’s common values, promoting multipolar world
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese vice premier calls for championing humanity’s common values, promoting multipolar world ST. PETERSBURG, June 20 — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Friday called for championing humanity’s common values, and promoting an equal and orderly multipolar world as well as universally beneficial and inclusive economic […]
MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Arrives in Kagoshima, Leads Joint Operations with Partner Coast Guards
Source: United States Coast Guard 06/20/2025 07:41 PM EDT U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) arrived in Kagoshima, Japan, June 16 to conduct the first-ever trilateral operations between the U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) within Japan’s territorial waters. This engagement builds on Operation SAPPHIRE, the U.S.-Japan […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Police narrow area of interest in Elisabeth Nicholls search
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan. Police have narrowed down an area of interest in the ongoing search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Nicholls. Lis was last seen at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton on the evening of Wednesday 4 June, and Police and her family remain desperate […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier holds talks with New Zealand’s PM
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 20, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, June 20 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang held […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Urges U.S. Department of Education to Maintain Commitments to Student Equity and Opportunity
Source: US State of California OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, submitted comments urging the U.S. Department of Education to continue advancing grantmaking priorities intended to promote equity in access to educational resources and opportunity, address existing disparities in education, and help schools comply with federal laws requiring schools […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Correction – file number, Tūrangi homicide enquiry
Source: New Zealand Police Media and the public are advised of a correction to the Police file number relating to the Tūrangi homicide enquiry. We continue to appeal to the public for information and any footage which may help us. The correct file number is 250620/6271. If you can help, please go online here to […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Update 6: Alberta wildfire update (June 20, 3:30 p.m.)
Source: Government of Canada regional news Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., June 20) There are 51 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires. 19 are classified as out of control, six are being held and 26 are under control. There have been eight new wildfires since […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta: Gutting NPR and PBS is a Dangerous Loss for Americans
Source: US State of California Public media is an essential resource — especially for rural communities in emergency situations OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined 23 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting NPR (National Public Radio) and PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) in their challenge to the Trump Administration directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unattended tin dinghy located, Kawau Bay, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after an unattended tin dinghy was found drifting off Kawau Bay this morning. At this stage, we have no reports of any missing people that would appear to relate, however, we are wanting to confirm the dinghy’s owner is safe. Police urge anyone who recognises the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Diversions, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised of diversions for southbound traffic in Hillcrest, Hamilton today following an earlier crash. A single-vehicle hit a power pole around 6:30am today on Cambridge Road. There were no injuries, but contractors are expected to be on site for most of the day working to fix the power lines. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update – Homicide investigation, Tūrangi
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson: Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in relation to the ongoing homicide investigation in Tūrangi. He will be appearing in Rotorua District Court today charged with Breaching a Protection Order. Further charges are being considered. Emergency services were called to Hinerangi Street early yesterday morning, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Relief for grieving Kiwis recommended by Regulation Ministry
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour says that red tape is giving Kiwis serious headaches, and the Red Tape Tipline has received over 750 submissions. “A submitter to the Ministry for Regulation’s Red Tape Tipline has complained that the threshold for probate has not kept up with inflation. This means that more Kiwis have […]
MIL-OSI Russia: CPC Delegation Visits Japan
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 TOKYO, June 20 (Xinhua) — A delegation of the Communist Party of China led by CPC Central Committee member Qu Qingshan visited Japan from June 18 to […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Premier Holds Talks with New Zealand Prime Minister
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 BEIJING, June 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Lacson in Beijing on Friday. Li Qiang said that in […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Wrecking the future: The Trump war on the ocean, climate, and communities
Source: Greenpeace Statement – During his first 100 days President Trump has been actively working to dismantle and weaken environmental protections and attack those who fight to protect nature and our shared climate, putting the corporate profits of his billionaire friends ahead of people and the planet. © Saf Suleyman / Greenpeace President Trump’s second […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Russian science is not faceless – it has faces.
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko greeted those gathered at the opening of the exhibition of portraits of leading Russian scientists “Science in Faces” as part of the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025). […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Implementation of AI will give BRICS economies about 2-3 trillion dollars by 2030
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko held a plenary session entitled “AI Science: A New Path to Leadership.” Leading Russian and foreign scientists discussed […]