Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Historic day for equality as plasma donation rules change
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 14/07/2025 The ACT Government has today welcomed the lifting of restrictions on plasma donations, with gay […]
MIL-Evening Report: Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dave Carter, Associate Professor, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Getty Images Was the recent Velvet Sundown phenomenon a great music and media hoax, a sign of things to come, or just another example of what’s already happening ? In […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Trade win unlocks £250 million for British firms in Vietnam
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Trade win unlocks £250 million for British firms in Vietnam Trade win unlocks £250 million in exports for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam. Trade win unlocks £250 million in exports for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam Major pharmaceutical trade barrier with Vietnam removed as bilateral trade increased […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Hong Kong: Appeal hearing in ‘HK 47’ case a pivotal chance to correct mass injustice – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Ahead of the appeal hearing of 13 people – among 45 individuals convicted in a mass trial last year of “conspiring to subvert state power” under Hong Kong’s National Security Law – Amnesty International’s China Director Sarah Brooks said: “The Hong Kong 47 case stands as one of the most shocking examples […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: UN forum to spotlight health, gender equality, oceans, in critical bid to meet development goals
Source: United Nations 2 The 2025 High-Level Political Forum, or HLPF, follows two recent successful UN conferences focused on vital development issues: one in June in Nice, France, dedicated to ocean protection, and another held in Sevilla, Spain, centred on boosting financing for sustainable initiatives. The Sevilla meeting ended with a strong call to action: […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: UN-backed labour standards at risk as tariff uncertainty grows
Source: United Nations 2 Threatened or actual tariff increases are largely focused on taxing imports into the United States and will make the products made by factories outside the country more expensive – a situation which may drive down demand. The ILO’s Better Work programme, a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has supported […]
MIL-OSI USA News: SUNDAY SHOWS: Trump Administration is Putting Americans First
Source: US Whitehouse This morning, officials joined the Sunday shows to discuss the historic steps the Trump Administration is taking to ensure the safety and security of the American people — including the government-wide response to the devastating Texas flooding, unprecedented action to secure the homeland, and protecting our national security through supply chain resiliency. […]
MIL-OSI USA: NEWS: Sanders, Welch, Van Hollen Issue Statement of Solidarity with MK Ayman Odeh Following Expulsion Efforts from the Israeli Parliament
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders WASHINGTON, July 13 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) today issued a statement of solidarity with MK Ayman Odeh, the chairman of the Arab-majority Hadash-Ta’al party, after lawmakers in the Israeli Knesset House Committee […]
MIL-Evening Report: Even a day off alcohol makes a difference – our timeline maps the health benefits when you stop drinking
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicole Lee, Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University d3sign/Getty Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you. These include short-term impacts such as waking up with a pounding head or anxiety, to long-term effects including […]
MIL-Evening Report: What’s happened to Australia’s green hydrogen dream? Here are 5 reasons the industry has floundered
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alison Reeve, Program Director, Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute An official from German energy supplier Eon with Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest after inking a deal in 2022 to supply green hydrogen from Australia to Germany. Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images As the world looks for […]
MIL-OSI Russia: German Finance Minister Calls on EU to Stand Up to US if Tariff Talks Fail
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 BERLIN, July 13 (Xinhua) — German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday that […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Mkhwanazi allegations: What the judicial commission of inquiry will probe
Source: Government of South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the scope of a judicial commission of inquiry that will focus on investigating “allegations relating to the infiltration of law enforcement, intelligence and associated institutions within the criminal justice system by criminal syndicates”. The commission will be chaired by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Police Minister Mchunu placed on leave of absence
Source: Government of South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence with immediate effect. The President has also announced a judicial commission of inquiry – led by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga – into the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The President […]
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(Rep. Steube and Sen. Moody Introduce Stop GAPS Act)
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) July 13, 2025 | Press ReleasesWASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) this week introduced the House companion bill to the Stop Government Abandonment and Placement Scandals Act of 2025 (Stop GAPS Act), first introduced this Congress by Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.). The Stop GAPS Act will reform the […]
MIL-OSI Video: High-Level Political Forum 2025 – Opening | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements) The HLPF will be held from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. Opening Unlocking means of implementation: Mobilizing financing and STI for the SDGs (Townhall meeting) -How can countries and stakeholders advance a coherent framework for financing the SDGs? […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment Issues – ACC workers to strike for fairer pay – PSA
Source: PSA More than 1000 PSA members working at ACC are to strike in support of fairer pay. Members voted overwhelmingly to take strike action in response to an unacceptable pay offer that would see more than 160 workers, often women, earning less than the living wage. Strike action will start with a one-hour withdrawal of […]
MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/PHILIPPINES – Online gambling is a “public health crisis that destroys society”: Bishops call for it to be declared illegal
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Freepik Manila (Agenzia Fides) – In the gambling addiction treatment centers run by Caritas, Catholic organizations, and communities in the Philippines, the number of cases of online gambling addiction is increasing, a trend fueled by the boom in betting apps on cell phones and mobile devices. The Philippine Church […]
MIL-OSI Russia: North Korea and Russia pledge to strengthen ties
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 PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia on Saturday reaffirmed […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 12 cooperation projects in the field of digital economy were signed at the SCO Digital Economic Forum
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 BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — China, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Egypt and other countries signed a total of 12 […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Canada’s proposed east-west energy corridors should prioritize clean energy
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Andy Hira, Professor of Political Science, Simon Fraser University Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made establishing east-west energy corridors a priority for Canada. He suggested that such corridors would include new oil and natural gas pipelines, designed to reduce dependence on the United States. Energy and Natural […]