Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI Canada: Statement for the 9th anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal ruling
Source: Government of Canada News July 11, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement: “Canada reaffirms its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. In 2016, a Permanent Court of Arbitration released its decision on the South China Sea case between China and the […]
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 USA: Murphy, Foreign Relations Democrats Release Statement on State Department Personnel Cuts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 11, 2025 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and all Democrats on the Committee in a statement on announced plans by the State Department to terminate more […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy, Foreign Relations Democrats Demand Answers From Secretary of State Rubio Regarding State Department Layoffs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 11, 2025 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and his colleagues in writing a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing deep concerns with imminent Reductions in Force […]
MIL-OSI China: China’s National Pavilion Day event kicks off at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s National Pavilion Day event kicks off at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan Updated: July 12, 2025 07:17 Xinhua Tourists visit China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Osaka, Japan, July 11, 2025. China’s National Pavilion Day event kicked off at Expo 2025 Osaka on Friday. […]
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 USA: Congressman Sessions to Join President Trump in Kerr County
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will join President Donald Trump in Kerr County at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Friday, July 11, to survey flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts following the recent disaster. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations 4 The new Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the United Nations, Thongphane Savanphet, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) Date of Birth: 28 June 1964 Place of Birth: Bolikhamxay Province, Lao PDR Marital Status: Married to Mrs. Dalavanh […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: CORRECTION – name release, fatal crash, Seddon
Source: New Zealand Police Police is urgently issuing a correction to an earlier release that contained incorrect details of the person who died in a fatal crash in Seddon on 18 June. The correct name of the man who died is Andres Bonifacio Hernan Vergara Oportot, 50, from Blenheim. Our sincere apologies to anyone affected by […]
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: 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: ICYMI: Shaheen Applauds Inclusion of Her Provision to Safeguard Ukraine Assistance in Committee-Passed Annual Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the U.S. Foreign Relations Committee, applauded the inclusion of her provision that would put up guardrails to prevent the Pentagon from […]
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 Security: Defense News in Brief: 51st Fighter Wing enhances readiness through F-16 upgrades
Source: United States Spaceforce A new wave of upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Osan Air Base, South Korea. The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircrafts and strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s regional combat readiness. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand and Southeast Asia growing closer
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s relationships in Southeast Asia have never been more important for our security and prosperity, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “As we deal with the current challenging, uncertain and disordered security environment, New Zealand is working ever more intensively with Southeast Asia,” says Mr Peters, who is currently in Malaysia for […]
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 Russia: The One China Principle Is Unshakable – Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, July 11 /Xinhua/ — Resolution 2758 on the restoration of the legitimate rights of the People’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: Americans Celebrate the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Transformational Policies
US Senate News: Source: US Whitehouse A week after President Donald J. Trump signed the historic One Big Beautiful Bill into law, Americans across the country are celebrating its many benefits. From farmers securing their family legacies to service workers gaining financial breathing room, the bill’s bold policies will make a real difference in Americans’ […]