Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 8, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Available to Texas Small Businesses, Residents, and Private Nonprofits Impacted by July Storms and Flooding
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In response to the disaster declaration issued by President Donald J. Trump on July 6, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest rate federal disaster loans to Texas small businesses, residents, and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Foreign Minister to travel to Malaysia
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Malaysia this week for regional engagement with Southeast Asian partners. “The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a central role in supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and has been a steadfast partner of New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “In our […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Russian schoolchildren awarded the Grand Prix of the International Scientific Physics Olympiad
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The III International Scientific Physics Olympiad (ISPhO-2025) has ended in Khanty-Mansiysk The III International Scientific Physics Olympiad (ISPhO-2025) has ended in Khanty-Mansiysk. The Russian national team repeated the […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Sidhu meets with Alberta counterpart and industry leaders to discuss trade, innovation and investment
Source: Government of Canada News (2) July 7, 2025 – Calgary, Alberta – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spent 3 days in Calgary, Alberta, working with provincial leaders and business representatives to strengthen trade and investment opportunities for Canadian businesses. On Thursday, July 3, Minister Sidhu met with Joseph […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Stein Takes Action on Six Bills
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Governor Stein Takes Action on Six Bills Governor Stein Takes Action on Six BillslsaitoMon, 07/07/2025 – 15:40 Raleigh, NC Today Governor Stein signed six bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 546: “This bill will strengthen North Carolina’s Medicaid program by providing […]
MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Celebrates President Trump Signing “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” into Law
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday July 4th, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement after attending the signing ceremony for President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” “It was an honor to be watch President Trump sign into law the ‘One, Big, Beautiful […]
MIL-OSI USA: Politico: Senators slam Lloyd Austin over new consulting firm
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 01, 2025 Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Rick Scott are blasting former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for starting a D.C. consulting firm after saying he would not become a lobbyist after leaving the government. “[T]his move is particularly disappointing because you made a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Kemp Names Dr. Dean Burke as Incoming DCH Commissioner
Source: US State of Georgia ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced he will appoint Dr. Dean Burke to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Community Health, effective August 1, following current Commissioner Russel Carlson’s announcement that he has accepted a position in the private sector. “Marty, the girls, and I want to thank […]
MIL-OSI Canada: New affordable homes open in Qualicum Beach
Source: Government of Canada regional news People living in Qualicum Beach with low to moderate incomes have access to 56 new affordable homes with the opening of the Residences at Qualicum Station. “With costs rising, it’s more important than ever that people have an affordable, stable place to call home,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s Minister […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Programme Management Officer, P-4, Bridgetown
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction Apply here Org. Setting and Reporting Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Official Visit of Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Ahmed Attaf to Singapore, 6 to 8 July 2025
Source: APO . His Excellency Ahmed Attaf, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, is on an Official Visit to Singapore from 6 to 8 July 2025 at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. This is Minister Attaf’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: Representative Maria Salazar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Support Parents of Children With Autism
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s (FL-27) span>Washington, D.C. — Last week, Representatives Maria Salazar (FL-27) Dave Min (CA-47), Grace Meng (NY-06) Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to support families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Strategic independence from US software – E-001618/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament In the light of the current geopolitical situation, the Commission is giving high priority to reducing the EU’s dependencies on external digital providers. Strengthening Europe’s capacity to develop, deploy, and maintain its own secure digital solutions is essential for long-term resilience. Open Source[1] technologies play a key role in this effort by […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Weaponisation of migration by Russia and implications for EU security and border policy – E-001633/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Hybrid threats arising from the weaponisation of migration by Russia, assisted by Belarus, pose a risk to sovereignty, national security and territorial integrity of the concerned Member States, but also to the security of the EU as a whole. The Commission, together with EU Agencies, have provided support to Member States since Russia […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Measures to safeguard supplies of raw materials to EU industry in the light of China’s export controls – P-001726/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission has been actively raising with the Chinese authorities both at technical and political level its serious concerns on the impact of Chinese export control measures on the supply to the EU of rare earths and related products such as permanent magnets. EU industry is reporting that the supply issues are creating […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Zelenskyy’s propagandistic alert over alleged imminent Russian military operations in Europe – E-002623/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002623/2025to the CommissionRule 144Petra Steger (PfE) On 22 July 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted an alarming message on the Telegram platform claiming that his government had evidence Russian leaders were preparing new military operations in Europe. He said he would inform his international partners about these supposed […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Agriculture Committee sets priorities for post-2027 CAP funding
Source: European Parliament The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee is calling for an increased and standalone post-2027 CAP budget and a reduced administrative burden for farmers. In the current geopolitical context, EU farming that secures constant access to food is a critical component of EU security and defence policies, say MEPs. Their report on the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Pingree Unveils Bill to Protect Aid Workers in Global Conflict Zones
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is leading an effort in Congress to protect humanitarian aid workers operating in conflict zones and ensure accountability for those who target them. Joined by U.S. Representatives Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.), Mark […]
MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “HEALTHCARE SHOULDN’T SIMPLY BE A PRIVILEGE, IT SHOULD BE A RIGHT”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) New York, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC’s The View where he highlighted the devastating impacts of Donald Trump and House Republicans’ One Big Ugly Bill that was signed into law last week. SARA HAINES: Well, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: South Africa: Justice Committee Chairperson Says Justice Prevails in Sindiso Magaqa Murder Case
Source: APO – Report: . The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, welcomed the sentence of long-term imprisonment for the man who was found guilty of murdering ANCYL secretary-general Mr Sindiso Magaqa, a former ANC Youth League Secretary-General and dedicated public servant. Mr Nqola said the conviction and the 25-year sentence […]