South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: On 80th Anniversary of Trinity Test, Sen. Markey Introduces Resolution to Halt and Reverse the Nuclear Arms Race
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (July 16, 2025) – On the 80th anniversary of the Trinity test, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) today introduced a Senate companion to H.Res.317, urging the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn-Supported Annual Intelligence Bill Passes Committee
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 passed out of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: “The U.S. Intelligence Community and congressional intelligence committees play vital roles in keeping […]
MIL-OSI Security: Chihuahua, Mexico, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
Source: US FBI RAPID CITY – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Chihuahua, Mexico, for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on July 11, 2025. Ubaldo Balderrama-Marquez, 59, was sentenced to three years and one month in […]
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VIDEO: Blackburn Details Wasteful Government Spending, Highlighting Need for Senate to Pass Rescissions Package
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn) WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor detailing the need for the U.S. Senate to pass the $9 billion rescissions package to eliminate wasteful government spending. Click here to download Senator Blackburn’s remarks on the Senate floor. REMARKS AS PREPARED America’s Current Fiscal Path […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE New England arrests El Salvadorian national, a registered sex offender convicted of possession of child pornography
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement July 16, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesChild Exploitation BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations New England has administratively arrested El Salvadorian national Victor Vasquez Cordova, a Level 1 registered sex offender with a past conviction for possession of child sexual abuse material. ICE HSI personnel, in […]
BREAKING: Heinrich’s Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act Signed into Law
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich announced that his Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs, under the Controlled Substances Act, has been signed into law. Heinrich introduced the HALT Fentanyl […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements
Source: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation designed to close dangerous loopholes in the federal government’s handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and to prevent tragedies like the murder of Kayla […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to two papers on the use of mitochondrial donation and preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease, as published in NEJM
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 16, 2025 Two papers published in NEJM look at the use of mitochondrial donation an preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease. Dr David J Clancy, Lecturer in Biogerontology, Lancaster University, said: “This comment is to discuss Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) in terms of costs and benefits in light […]
MIL-OSI: FSI ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER, 2025 REVENUE
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TABER, ALBERTA, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy conservation technologies. In addition, FSI […]
MIL-OSI Security: Two Tren De Araqua Associates Plead Guilty to Bank Theft
Source: US FBI JACKSON, MS – Two individuals with ties to the Venezuelan organized crime syndicate Tren de Araqua pleaded guilty to bank theft, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi and FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert A. Eikhoff. According to court documents and statements made in open […]
MIL-OSI: Transocean Ltd. Provides Quarterly Fleet Status Report
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today issued a quarterly Fleet Status Report that provides the current status of, and contract information for, the company’s fleet of offshore drilling rigs. This quarter’s report includes the following updates: Transocean Equinox – Customer exercised two one-well options in […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor secures some federal resources for Ruidoso – State works with federal partners for additional financial assistance
Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico today received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration for flood-damaged communities, providing immediate federal personnel resources to support response and recovery efforts in Ruidoso while work continues to secure additional federal assistance. “This federal declaration is a critical first step, […]
MIL-OSI USA: New Mexico Governor mobilizes resources following catastrophic flooding in Ruidoso
Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: Ruidoso endured devastating wildfires and flooding last summer, and now catastrophic flooding is hitting this resilient community again. This crisis demands immediate action. Tonight, I signed an emergency declaration request to get federal response teams and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Five hundred+ rural locations gain high-speed internet access – $6.8M federal funding connects previously unserved communities
Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that three completed broadband projects have connected more than 500 rural locations to high-speed internet in Cibola and McKinley counties through the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE). “Rural New Mexicans need reliable internet access and we’re delivering it,” […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Lujan Grisham condemns U.S. Senate budget vote
Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement following passage of the Republican budget bill by the U.S. Senate. With their vote to approve President Trump’s reckless budget proposal, Republicans in the U.S. Senate betrayed the American people. This bill is a disastrous, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gov . Lujan Grisham blasts GOP passage of budget that will hurt millions – Gov. says special session may be necessary
Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after final passage of the Republican budget bill in Congress: The Republican budget bill is an abomination that abandons working families and threatens the health and well-being of New Mexicans. Their vote to slash funding for health care […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE Detroit arrests suspected member of foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Officers and agents with ICE Detroit arrested a suspected member of the foreign terrorist organization Tren De Aragua in Traverse City, Michigan, on the 4th of July. Enforcement and Removal Operations alongside Homeland Security Investigations arrested Kleiber Siso Balza, a 25-year-old illegal alien from Venezuela. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Review: BRICS officials expect media and think tank collaboration to boost Global South’s profile and power
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 RIO DE JANEIRO, July 15 (Xinhua) — Xinhua News Agency Director General Fu Hua met with media […]
MIL-OSI: South Plains Financial, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LUBBOCK, Texas, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPFI) (“South Plains” or the “Company”), the parent company of City Bank (“City Bank” or the “Bank”), today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income for the second quarter of […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USNS Comfort Arrives in Dominican Republic for CP25
Source: United States Navy PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for the fourth mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25), July 15, 2025. 16 July 2025 From Petty Officer 2nd Class Alfredo Marron – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th […]