Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI: First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Operating Results for Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: FBSI) (“Company”), the holding company for Stockmens Bank (“Bank”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. For the second quarter of 2025, the Company reported after-tax net income of $1,824,000 or $0.75 per […]
MIL-OSI USA: CEO of an Iranian Engineering Company Arrested for Allegedly Shipping Sophisticated Electronics from the U.S. to Iran in Violation of U.S. Sanctions
Source: US State of California An Iranian national and U.S. lawful permanent resident has been arrested on a four-count federal indictment charging him with unlawfully exporting electronics used in railway signaling and telecommunications systems from the United States to Iran, in violation the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions […]
MIL-OSI: Bitcoin surge triggers investment boom in Europe and America, investors flock to Mint Miner
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Los Angeles, CA, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, soared to a high of $118,000 during Asian trading hours on Friday, and has risen by more than 24% so far this year. Driven by favorable factors such as the launch of Bitcoin ETFs and continued institutional entry, […]
MIL-OSI Security: CEO of an Iranian Engineering Company Arrested for Allegedly Shipping Sophisticated Electronics from the U.S. to Iran in Violation of U.S. Sanctions
Source: United States Attorneys General 11 An Iranian national and U.S. lawful permanent resident has been arrested on a four-count federal indictment charging him with unlawfully exporting electronics used in railway signaling and telecommunications systems from the United States to Iran, in violation the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Iranian Transactions and […]
MIL-OSI USA: As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Helps Advance Strong National Defense Bill to Bolster Michigan’s Defense Capabilities
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – As a member of the Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee. Peters successfully authored and secured provisions in the bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. national security, invest in Michigan’s military facilities and […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Africa – ATIDI Guarantee Backs Lending Consortium Led by BPR Bank Rwanda plc for Rwanda’s New International Airport, Boosting Regional Trade and Integration
Source: Media Fast · ATIDI has approved a USD $84 million counter-guarantee to support issuance of bonds and guarantees for the construction of Rwanda’s New International Airport in Bugesera District.· BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, acting as Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent, leads a consortium of lenders enabling the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Capito Announces Funding for Statewide Truck Parking Project
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a $24,837,048 grant for the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) through the U.S. Department of […]
MIL-OSI: Cryptocurrency prices are soaring. Use LET Mining cloud mining to make your digital assets more profitable.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The cryptocurrency-friendly policies released by the United States have triggered a wave of digital assets. The current price of Bitcoin is $118,131, and the rise of Bitcoin has also spread to other cryptocurrencies. When the market value of Bitcoin reached $100 billion […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Island Games come to Scotland
Source: Scottish Government Games are part of a four-year pipeline of major events. The largest event ever hosted in Orkney begins today, as part of four years of international sport in Scotland which are expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors and provide a significant economic boost. Orkney is welcoming more than 1,600 athletes […]
MIL-OSI USA: Administrator Loeffler Joins President Trump to Offer Federal Support in Wake of Texas Disaster
Source: United States Small Business Administration KERR COUNTY, TEXAS — Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), joined President Donald J. Trump in Kerr County, Texas to offer federal disaster relief after storms devastated the region. Alongside Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the 16th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Caucus, in the Kingdom of Cambodia
Source: ASEAN At the invitation of the Secretary General of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, H.E. Leng Peng Long, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will lead the ASEAN Secretariat delegation to participate in the 16th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Caucus, to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 15 July […]
MIL-OSI: FirstCash Announces Settlement of CFPB Litigation Related to Military Lending Act
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) FORT WORTH, Texas, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), a leading international operator of over 3,000 retail pawn stores in the U.S. and Latin America, today announced that it has reached a settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) regarding alleged violations […]
MIL-OSI: Remittix Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Certik Audit Ahead of Upcoming PayFi Launch
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) KOSICE, Slovakia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Remittix, a rising decentralized finance (DeFi) project focused on seamless crypto-to-fiat payments, has successfully completed a comprehensive security audit conducted by Certik, a leading blockchain security firm. This achievement marks a key step toward the official launch of Remittix’s PayFi infrastructure—a next-generation payment protocol […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Tim Hodgson at the Closing Press Conference, 2025 Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference (EMMC), July 11, 2025
Source: Government of Canada News Good afternoon, everyone. Bonjour. I want to begin by acknowledging the current wildfire situation in Manitoba, and particularly those from Snow Lake and Garden Hill who have been evacuated. The Canadian Armed Forces are on the ground assisting with these emergencies, and my heart goes out to every person in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Support – ASB offers support for customers affected by severe weather
Source: ASB With the effects of severe weather being felt across much of the country, ASB is offering a range of support options for customers impacted by weather this weekend. Tailored support for personal, farming and business customers affected by weather will be offered on a case-by-case basis, with options including: Deferring loan repayments for […]
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Michigan Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought and Excessive Heat
Source: United States Small Business Administration ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Michigan of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by drought and excessive heat occurring July 28, 2024. The disaster declaration […]
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Michigan Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Frost and Freeze
Source: United States Small Business Administration ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Michigan of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by frost and freeze occurring on Jan. 15-March 21, 2024. The […]
MIL-OSI USA: After Securing Key New Hampshire and National Security Priorities, Shaheen Helps Advance Annual Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen **A top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Shaheen built on her years-long legacy of securing key New Hampshire priorities, as well as measures that address America’s top security challenges** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto Secures More than $5 Million to Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing in Nevada
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) secured $5.1 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) of San Francisco to assist with the construction or preservation of 273 affordable housing units in Nevada. This funding follows a push by Cortez Masto to […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Grenada Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council The new Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United Nations, Ingrid Jackson, presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) PROFILE Diverse and multifaceted individual, possessing a unique blend of expertise in both the private sector and public […]