South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 5, 2025.
MIL-OSI Submissions: Low turnout and an unfair voting system: UK elections ranked in the bottom half of countries in Europe
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Toby James, Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of East Anglia The UK has historically been held up as leading democracy with free and fair elections. However, our new report shows election quality in the UK is now ranked in the bottom half of countries in Europe. […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Ageing isn’t the same everywhere – why inflammation may be a lifestyle problem
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Samuel J. White, Associate Professor & Head of Projects, York St John University The Orang Asli age differently. Azami Adiputera/Shutterstock.com For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of Indigenous populations challenges […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Military force may have delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions – but history shows that diplomacy is the more effective nonproliferation strategy
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Stephen Collins, Professor of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University View of the United Nations logo at a 2022 conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images) While the U.S. military’s strikes on Iran on June […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting migrants working illegally in the gig economy Immigration enforcement van Enforcement teams are gearing up to launch a nationwide blitz targeting illegal working hotspots, with […]
MIL-OSI China: China stands ready to strengthen bond of cooperation with Greece — Chinese premier
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China stands ready to strengthen bond of cooperation with Greece — Chinese premier Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Greek Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis on the island of Rhodes, Greece, July 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] RHODES, Greece, July 4 — China stands ready to strengthen the […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Ageing isn’t the same everywhere – why inflammation may be a lifestyle problem
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Samuel J. White, Associate Professor & Head of Projects, York St John University The Orang Asli age differently. Azami Adiputera/Shutterstock.com For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of Indigenous populations challenges […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Military force may have delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions – but history shows that diplomacy is the more effective nonproliferation strategy
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Stephen Collins, Professor of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University View of the United Nations logo at a 2022 conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images) While the U.S. military’s strikes on Iran on June […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Closes Ninety-First Session in Geneva
Source: United Nations – Geneva The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today closed its ninety-first session after adopting concluding observations regarding reports on implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women submitted by Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino and Thailand, which the Committee reviewed during […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: UNDRR welcomes milestone commitments to disaster risk reduction at FFD4
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) welcomed a landmark step forward for disaster resilience financing. For the first time, the outcome document includes a dedicated paragraph (para 17) on disaster risk reduction (DRR), committing to scale up […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: 4 July 2025
GOARN impact in the field: Brazil implements Go.Data for enhanced contact tracing
Source: World Health Organisation Training sessions on Go.Data for health professionals from various states of Brazil to support the response to outbreaks and health emergencies [2022]. © Pan American Health Organization, Brazil. Brazil, a vast country covering approximately 8.5 million km², is divided into 27 states and 5570 municipalities across five regions: North, Northeast, Central-West, […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Update 10: Alberta wildfire update (July 4, 3 p.m.)
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 4) There are 50 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires. 14 are classified as out of control, eight are being held and 28 are under control. There have been 12 new wildfires […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China looks to strengthen cooperation with Greece – Premier of the State Council of China /more details/
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 RHODES /Greece/, July 4 /Xinhua/ — China hopes to strengthen cooperation ties with Greece, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Friday on the Greek island of Rhodes. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China looks to strengthen cooperation with Greece – Premier of the State Council of China
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News RHODES /Greece/, July 4 /Xinhua/ — China hopes to strengthen cooperation ties with Greece, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Friday on the Greek island of Rhodes. During the meeting with Greek Deputy Prime […]
PM Modi departs for Buenos Aires after concluding visit to Trinidad and Tobago
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his visit to Argentina—the third leg of his five-nation tour—after concluding his visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday. PM Modi is headed to Buenos Aires at the official invitation of the President of the Republic of Argentina, Javier Milei. […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Chile Gabriel Boric
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric. Prime Minister Carney and President Boric affirmed their shared commitment to democracy and human rights. They discussed the robust trade and investment relationship between Canada and Chile, and opportunities to deepen this partnership. In particular, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: President of Venezuela Meets Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: Government of Qatar Caracas, July 04 HE President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro met today in Caracas with HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi. The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance and […]
MIL-OSI Europe: JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the urgent need to end Russian aggression: the situation of illegally detained civilians and prisoners of war, and the continued bombing of civilians – RC-B10-0304/2025
Source: European Parliament Michael Gahler, Andrzej Halicki, Sebastião Bugalho, David McAllister, Siegfried Mureşan, Isabel Wiseler‑Lima, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, Mika Aaltola, Wouter Beke, Krzysztof Brejza, Lena Düpont, Jan Farský, Mircea‑Gheorghe Hava, Rasa Juknevičienė, Sandra Kalniete, Ewa Kopacz, Andrey Kovatchev, Reinhold Lopatka, Antonio López‑Istúriz White, Liudas Mažylis, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Ana Miguel Pedro, Paulius Saudargas, […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: BRICS: Greenpeace calls for strong global leadership in pushing climate action and nature protection
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Leaders at the BRICS Summit have a responsibility to reinforce multilateralism and deliver an urgent signal they are prepared to act on the global challenges of climate change and nature protection. Less than two weeks after the Bonn Climate Change Conference was marred by a lack […]
Glad to bestow our highest honour: Trinidad & Tobago President praises PM Modi’s longstanding support
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Kangaloo on Friday showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi while conferring the nation’s highest honour upon him. She lauded PM Modi for his longstanding contributions, kindness, and unwavering support to the country and the wider Caribbean region. “Your kindness and […]
MIL-OSI: Itaú Chile launches its first Sustainable Finance Framework, favorably assessed by S&P Global Ratings
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SANTIAGO, Chile, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE by nuam: ITAUCL) today announced the release of its first Sustainable Finance Framework (the “Framework”), establishing a comprehensive platform for the issuance of green, social, and sustainability-linked instruments, aligned with leading international standards. S&P Global Ratings issued a Second Party […]