Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 23, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: South Florida Medical Providers Agree to Pay $810,301 to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulently Billing Medicare
Source: Office of United States Attorneys MIAMI – Vascular and Interventional Specialists, LLC (VIS); Vascular and Spine Institute, Inc. (VSI); Oscar Sosa, M.D.; and Osmany DeAngelo, D.O. have agreed to pay $810,301 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims for medically unnecessary percutaneous transluminal angioplasties (PTA)—a procedure that is […]
MIL-OSI Australia: ACT Budget 25-26: 30,000 new homes to provide more housing for Canberrans
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 23/06/2025 – Joint media release The Government is supporting the delivery of more homes for Canberrans […]
MIL-OSI Australia: ACT Budget 2025-26: Investing in Tourism, Events and Iconic Destinations
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 22/06/2025 – Joint media release The ACT Government is investing more than $15 million through the […]
MIL-Evening Report: Trump’s decision to bomb Iran exposes fissures in US politics
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lester Munson, Non-Resident Fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney US President Donald Trump’s strike on Iran’s nuclear weapons program, which he foreshadowed on and off for the past few days, has revealed a surprisingly broad middle ground in US politics, even as it has provoked […]
MIL-OSI Australia: ACT Budget 2025-26: Delivering for Molonglo, Weston Creek and Woden
Source: Australian National Party As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 21/06/2025 – Joint media release The 2025-26 ACT Budget continues the Government’s significant investment in infrastructure and services to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local Government – Local authority elections coming – strong candidates needed – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ With two weeks until nominations open for this year’s local authority elections, the Local Government Business Forum is encouraging strong candidates to stand for election. “Given the importance of local government to New Zealand, it is essential that councils are well-governed,” Forum Chair Matt Cowley said. “Council decisions on spending, rating and regulation are […]
MIL-OSI China: Forums on China-Central Asia cooperation development, Silk Road int’l communication held in Astana
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Arman Kyrykbayev, assistant to the Kazakh president, reads a congratulatory message from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the opening ceremony of the China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The China-Central Asia Cooperation […]
MIL-OSI Video: Israel/Iran: “Give peace a chance” – UN Chief, Security Council Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements) Secretary-General António Guterres today (20 Jun) called on the parties to the Israel – Iran conflict, as well as potential parties to the conflict, to “give peace a chance,” and said, “let us act — responsibly and together — to pull the region, and our world, back from the brink.” […]
MIL-OSI Video: Iran/Israel: Alarming Risk of Expanded Conflict – Security Council Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements) Briefing by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, on Threats to international peace and security. — We meet as the scope and scale of attacks in Iran and Israel continue to widen, with grave consequences for civilians in both countries. In Iran, Israel claims to have targeted over […]
MIL-OSI Video: US strikes against nuclear facilities in Iran mark “dangerous escalation” -Security Council briefing
Source: United Nations (video statements) Remarks to the Security Council by Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, on threats to international peace and security. — Madam President, On the evening of 21 June, the President of the United States announced that the […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Minister Peter Burke to lead Trade Mission to Japan
Source: Government of Ireland – Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation 23rd June 2025 Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke is leading a Trade and Investment Mission to Japan, accompanied by Enterprise Ireland CEO Designate Jenny Melia and IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan, reflecting the strong commitment by the Irish government to expanding both Investment […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: US Iran strikes sparks oil shock, inflation fears, global sector shakeout – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group June 22 2025 – The market impact of President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities is already beginning to reshape investor expectations across asset classes, sectors and geographies, says Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory giant deVere Group. As markets reopen, investors are bracing for sharp volatility, with crude oil prices expected […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Will Invercargill Join Councils Taking Ethical Stand on Illegal Israeli Settlements? – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Invercargill Invercargill City Council is set to vote on Tuesday on a change to its procurement policy to exclude companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The proposal was brought by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. If adopted, Invercargill would become the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Research – NZ’s Elite Athlete Breaking Point Research to be Shared with Five Eyes Nations
Source: Impact PR for Vantaset A world-first performance transformation framework developed in New Zealand from research into the psychological breaking point of elite athletes has caught the attention of police forces in North America and the United Kingdom, with a number of trials in discussion. The move follows the inking of long-term contracts with global […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Yousef M. Aljamal visit to Aotearoa New Zealand – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is delighted to announce the visit to Aotearoa New Zealand by Palestinian journalist and author Yousef Aljamal. Yousef will address public meetings across the country as well as talking with faith communities, trade union representatives and media organisations. Yousef will be here from 16 to 30 June […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Banking Appointments – ASB appoints Frank Jasper as Chief Investment Officer
Source: ASB ASB has appointed Frank Jasper to the new role of Chief Investment Officer (CIO), strengthening ASB’s in-house investment management expertise. Frank has a proven track record of success as an investment manager, including time as a Senior Portfolio Manager and then Chief Investment Officer at Fisher Funds, with more than 20 […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China-Kazakhstan Forum on Exchanges and Cooperation in High-Tech Industries Held in Astana
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 ASTANA, June 22 (Xinhua) — The first China-Kazakhstan Forum on Exchanges and Cooperation in High-Tech Industries was held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on Sunday. The […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Powering Britain’s future: Electricity bills to be slashed for over 7,000 businesses in major industry shake-up
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Powering Britain’s future: Electricity bills to be slashed for over 7,000 businesses in major industry shake-up Industrial Strategy sets out a ten-year plan to boost investment, create good skilled jobs and make Britain the best place to do business Electricity costs for thousands of businesses […]
MIL-Evening Report: Labubu plushies aren’t just toys. They’re a brand new frontier for Chinese soft power
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ming Gao, Research Fellow of East Asia Studies, Lund University Katerina Elagina/Shutterstock One of the most sought-after items of 2025 isn’t a designer handbag or the latest tech gadget. It’s a plush elf with a snaggle-toothed grin. Labubu (拉布布) is a global sensation. From David Beckham and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kamlager-Dove Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, released the following statement on the U.S. strikes in Iran: “The ‘President of peace’ just bombed Iran without Congressional authorization, without […]