India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 6, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Remarks as prepared for delivery by Teresa M. Hodge, 2025 NEA Higher Educator of the Year to the 104th Representative Assembly
Source: US National Education Union By: National Education Association Published: July 5, 2025 Good day NEA! Standing before you today is the daughter of Afro-Caribbean West Indian parents from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands — a mother who was a floor nurse and later a graduate of John Hopkins who became a public health administrator and a […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Halal certification boosts HK tourism
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Delicious pineapple buns, sausage buns and wife cakes. These classic Hong Kong-style breads and pastries are typically made with lard to enhance their aroma and texture. Since pork and its derivatives are prohibited for Muslims, one local businessman worked out a creative solution. Creative adaptations Cafe owner Swadiq Khan is […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: UNDRR and INTOSAI WGEA deepen collaboration on environmental auditing for disaster risk reduction
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) joined global auditors at the Assembly of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA), that took place in Malta from 1 to 3 July 2025. Represented by Mr. Animesh Kumar, Head of the UNDRR […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Seychelles media take steps toward stronger disaster preparedness
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop explores inclusive risk communication, media resilience, and the future of journalism education From 23 to 27 June 2025, media professionals came together for a workshop on disaster preparedness and response, co-organized by the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD), UNDRR, and UNESCO. The five-day event aimed to build media capacity […]
MIL-OSI USA: Remarks as prepared for delivery by Kim Anderson, NEA Executive Director, to the 104th Representative Assembly
Source: US National Education Union Hello, NEA! To our 3 million members… 7 thousand delegates… Board of Directors… Executive Committee… and our amazing NEA and affiliate staff… thank you for all you do each day to fight for the kids and families and communities we are so lucky to serve. I also want to give […]
PM Modi leaves for Brazil after concluding “productive” Argentina visit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Brazil on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, after wrapping up what he described as a “productive” two-day visit to Argentina. “My visit to Argentina has been a productive one. I am confident that our […]
PM Modi honoured with symbolic ‘Key to the city of Buenos Aires’
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special honour in Argentina on Saturday — the ‘Key to the City of Buenos Aires’. Jorge Macri, the city’s chief official, presented him with this symbolic gift during his two-day visit. The key represents friendship and trust between the two […]
PM Modi pays tribute to statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore in Buenos Aires
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires after concluding high-level delegation talks with Argentina’s President Javier Milei. “Paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Buenos Aires. His timeless vision and […]
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in devastating Texas floods
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives in the devastating floods that struck the US state of Texas. In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the families affected by the disaster. […]
2nd Test: India eye series-levelling win as England slump to 72/3 in mammoth 608-run chase
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj struck thrice with the new ball as India tightened their grip on the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Edgbaston, leaving England at 72/3 at stumps on the fourth day on Saturday. England have been set a daunting target […]
India breaches 1,000-run mark in Birmingham Test, joins elite club
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Team India etched its name in the record books on Saturday, piling up more than 1,000 runs in a single Test during the second match against England at Birmingham. It was runs and records galore for Team India as the visitors managed 587 all out and […]
India’s healthcare system accessible, affordable and innovative: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday underlined India’s growing stature as a global hub for pharmaceuticals and medical research, while reaffirming that the country’s healthcare system remains qualitative, accessible and affordable. Speaking at the inauguration of the 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physicians […]
Indian diaspora in Brazil to pay tribute to Operation Sindoor with cultural performance ahead of PM Modi’s BRICS visit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Brazil for the BRICS Summit, the Indian diaspora in Brazil is gearing up for a special performance, dedicated to Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces, and the Prime Minister himself. In a unique cultural showcase, members of the […]
Feels like something divine, blessing from past life: Indian diaspora overjoyed after meeting PM Modi in Buenos Aires
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing and emotional welcome from the Indian diaspora at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina with enthusiastic community members stating that meeting him felt like something divine and a blessing from a past life. People gathered in anticipation […]
Distance is no barrier to cultural connections: PM Modi on getting grand welcome from Indian diaspora in Argentina
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised that distance is no barrier to cultural connections after receiving a warm and traditional welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote […]
PM Modi receives grand welcome from Indian diaspora in Buenos Aires
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and traditional welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Members of the Indian community greeted the Prime Minister with enthusiastic chants of “Modi-Modi”, “Jai Hind” and “Bharat Mata Ki […]
PM Modi arrives in Argentina, first bilateral visit by an Indian PM in 57 years
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday evening, on a two-day visit of his five-nation tour, that aims to reinforce India’s engagements with the Global South and focus on strengthening ties with the South American country. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: UN Secretary-General urges military restraint from India, Pakistan
Source: United Nations MIL OSI In a note to correspondents issued by his spokesperson on Tuesday, Secretary-General António Guterres called for military restraint from both countries. “The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,” the note said. On Monday, the Secretary-General had warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: ‘Step back from the brink’, Guterres urges India and Pakistan
Source: United Nations MIL OSI Addressing journalists outside the Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York, Mr. Guterres expressed deep concern over deteriorating relations between the two South Asian neighbours, saying they had reached “their highest in years.” He reiterated his condemnation of the 22 April terror attack in the Pahalgam area of Jammu […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ as Air India crash claims lives of over 200 on board
Source: United Nations 2-b The plane – a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – crashed into a medical college about a mile from the city’s main airport reportedly killing five students and injuring around 50 who have been hospitalised. The full extent of deaths and injuries on the ground has yet to be established but one British-Indian […]