South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.
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: Gaza: Acute malnutrition reaches all-time high in two MSF facilities
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Gaza, 12 July 2025— Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are witnessing a sharp and unprecedented rise in acute malnutrition among people in Gaza, Palestine. In Al-Mawasi clinic, in southern Gaza, and in the MSF Gaza City clinic in the north, we are seeing the highest number of malnutrition cases ever […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Peru Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The new Permanent Representative of Peru to the United Nations, Gustavo Lino Adrianzén Olaya, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) Gustavo Lino Adrianzén Olaya is a distinguished Peruvian lawyer and the current Permanent Representative of Peru to the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Files Brief in Support of Lawsuit Challenging U.S. DOJ’s Unlawful Restrictions on Domestic Violence Funds
Source: US State of California OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in submitting an amicus brief in Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Bondi, supporting plaintiffs challenging conditions placed on Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grants by the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ). In their brief, the attorneys general […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Source: US State of New York EW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in defending critical funding from the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for organizations that provide services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In an amicus brief […]
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: Rep. Vasquez Demands Action on Delayed Army Funding to Modernize Housing at White Sands Missile Range
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Army Secretary Driscoll and Army Installation Management Command urging the Department to disperse $7 million dollars to make much needed improvements to housing infrastructure for our active duty military members that live and work at White Sands […]
MIL-OSI Security: Mexican National Arrested for Harboring Illegal Aliens and Employing Them at Taco Restaurants
Source: Office of United States Attorneys PHOENIX, Ariz. – Blademir Angulo Audeves, 42, of Mexico, was arrested on July 8, and charged by criminal complaint for Harboring of an Illegal Alien, Knowingly Employing Unauthorized Aliens, Improper Entry by an Alien, and Alien in Possession of a Firearm. Angulo will have his initial appearance in federal […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Update 12: Alberta wildfire update (July 11, 3 p.m.)
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 11) 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, nine are being held and 27 are under control. There have been eight new wildfires […]
MIL-OSI USA: On Senate Floor, Murray Slams Rescissions Package, Warning Against Senselessly Abandoning Communities at Home and Leadership Abroad
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray FACT SHEET: Trump’s Rescission Package Would Gut Bipartisan Foreign Policy Investments FACT SHEET: Trump’s Rescission Package Would Devastate Local Public Radio, TV Stations Across America ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will […]
MIL-OSI Security: Secretary Noem Protects American Taxpayers Against Wasteful Contracts While Revolutionizing Coast Guard for the 21st Century
Source: US Department of Homeland Security “This Administration is unwavering in its commitment to the American taxpayer” WASHINGTON – Today, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the partial termination of a wasteful shipbuilding contract to protect American taxpayer dollars while revolutionizing the United States Coast Guard for the 21st century. “This Administration […]
MIL-OSI USA: Crapo, Luján Take Bipartisan Action to Secure Clear Guidance for Claimants Following the Recent Extension and Expansion of RECA
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) encouraged the Trump Administration to provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program following its expansion and extension by Congress. In letters to Attorney General Pam […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Members address trade concerns, current trade tensions at Goods Council meeting
Source: World Trade Organization Trade concerns The CTG reviewed 36 trade concerns, with a new concern raised by Australia regarding India’s certification process for cotton bales (Quality Control Order) 2023. It also considered, under other business, a request by the Republic of Korea to discuss the United Kingdom’s safeguard measure on certain steel products. […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Top track stars race to Edmonton
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Olympic-level athletes, coaches and officials will take to the track at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational on July 13. With athletes from 15 countries travelling to Edmonton’s Foote Field, the invitational is expected to bring more than 3,000 spectators and generate about $1.1 million for Edmonton’s economy as participants book […]
Heinrich Blasts U.S. Forest Service Chief for Trump Budget that Guts Funding for Wildfire Response and Public Safety
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, blasted U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz for the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) budget request. The budget cuts […]
MIL-OSI Security: Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office Adds 222 Immigration Cases
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) SAN ANTONIO – United States Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas announced today, that federal prosecutors in the district filed 222 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from July 3 through July 10. Among the new cases, Karen Y. Ordonez-Granados […]
MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jul 11, 2025 1730 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook
Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration SPC AC 111729 Day 2 Convective OutlookNWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1229 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025 Valid 121200Z – 131200Z …THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CENTERED OVEREASTERN LOWER MICHIGAN AND OVER SOUTHWEST TEXAS… …SUMMARY…Scattered damaging winds are possible across northeast Indiana,northwest Ohio, and […]
MIL-OSI Security: FBI Returns a Fugitive to Sacramento County to Face Sex Crime Charges
Source: US FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office and Sacramento Police Department are announcing the successful extradition of Jose Luis Navarro, who fled to Mexico to avoid prosecution in Sacramento County. Both agencies worked with the FBI Legal Attaché Office in Mexico City, Interpol, U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, […]
MIL-OSI: Remittix Confirms Native Solana Integration Ahead of RTX Wallet Launch in Q3 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Crypto payments platform expands functionality with high-speed Solana blockchain support as wallet enters final testing phase. KOŠICE, Slovakia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Remittix has officially announced that its upcoming RTX Wallet, set for full release in Q3 2025, will launch with native Solana integration . The feature will allow users to instantly swap […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: 11 July 2025
News release
World leaders recognized for championing the WHO Pandemic Agreement
Source: World Health Organisation The World Health Organization has formally recognized the pivotal role of a number of heads of state and government in securing the adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement by the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly in May 2025. At a special event at WHO Headquarters in Geneva on 10 July 2025, plaques […]