Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.
MIL-OSI Russia: The government will finance the development of energy and housing and communal services enterprises in Dagestan, Ingushetia and North Ossetia
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Order dated July 17, 2025 No. 1930-r Document Order dated July 17, 2025 No. 1930-r More than 1 billion rubles will be additionally allocated for the implementation of […]
MIL-OSI Russia: International mediation organization aims to promote peaceful settlement of international disputes: China’s Permanent Representative
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 VIENNA, July 19 (Xinhua) — The International Mediation Organization (IMO) will become the leading intergovernmental organization helping […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and sexual harassment: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strengthens the capacities of ivorian actors
Source: APO . The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), in partnership with the Ministry of Women, Family and Children, has initiated a national training workshop on the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 June 2025 in Abidjan, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: President Mahama meets Alex Soros of the Open Society Foundations
Source: APO . President John Dramani Mahama held a highly productive meeting on Friday with Mr. Alex Soros, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Open Society Foundations (OSF). The discussion centred on Ghana’s notable progress in economic recovery, democratic governance, and regional stability. President Mahama took the opportunity to brief Mr. Soros on […]
‘Step toward justice’: Tharoor applauds US for naming TRF a global terrorist organisation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As the United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based LeT, as a global terrorist organisation, the move has been welcomed by former diplomat and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. The Thiruvananthapuram MP expressed hope on Saturday that the decision would […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s UN Deputy Ambassador Calls for Advancing Colombia Peace Process
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 UNITED NATIONS, July 19 (Xinhua) — China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang called […]
MIL-OSI China: Ceasefire deal reached between Syria, Israel with US mediation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Syrian and Israeli leaders have reached a ceasefire agreement under the auspices of the United States after deadly sectarian clashes in southern Syria prompted Israeli intervention with massive strikes recently. U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack announced the truce early Saturday, saying that Israeli Prime […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029 A successful bid would see the biggest global athletics event return to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Government also supports bid for the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships to be staged in the […]
MIL-Evening Report: ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantánamo ‘terror’ base
By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, impacting on Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways. The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport massive numbers of potentially illegal aliens, including those with convictions from decades […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China International Supply Chain Expo is a catalyst for enhancing global supply chain resilience – PwC China
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 19 (Xinhua) — With global supply chains undergoing major restructuring, the ongoing China International Supply […]
Amit Shah to attend Investment Grounding Ceremony in Uttarakhand today
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will visit Uttarakhand on Saturday, where he will serve as the chief guest at the Uttarakhand Investment Festival and Global Investors Summit Grounding Ceremony. The high-profile event is scheduled to take place at 1:15 p.m. at Manoj Sarkar Stadium […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Markey Raises Concerns About Paramount’s “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Cancellation, Potential Trump Administration Involvement
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Letter Text (PDF) Washington (July 18, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commitee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today wrote to Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone, demanding answers on the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen […]
MIL-OSI China: CPC delegation visits Laos to strengthen ties
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chen Zhou, deputy head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led a CPC delegation to visit Laos from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party. During the visit, Chen met with Thongloun Sisoulith, general […]
MIL-OSI China: China to get tough on rare metals theft
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2023 shows a factory of JL MAG Rare Earth (Baotou) Co., Ltd. in Baotou, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua] With the disclosure of several cases where foreign spies stole rare earth elements from China, the Ministry of State […]
MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Presses Bondi, Patel, Bongino On Rifts Between DOJ, FBI, White House On Epstein Files
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin July 18, 2025 Durbin files official oversight requests with Bondi, Patel, Bongino, as MAGA world continues imploding over the Epstein cover up and breaking reporting by the Wall Street Journal describes Trump sending a lewd letter to Epstein CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip […]
MIL-OSI USA: Following Calls Led By Schatz, Cruz To Rubio, 10 Americans And Permanent Residents Wrongfully Detained In Venezuela
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz Published: 07.18.2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the release of 10 Americans and U.S. permanent residents wrongfully detained in Venezuela. Schatz led efforts urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Hassan and Boozman Lead Push to Ensure Timely Issue of Death Certificates for Grieving Veteran Families
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Maggie Hassan WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and John Boozman (R-AR), members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the Veterans Burial Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation to help expedite the process of certifying a veteran’s passing and minimize or avoid delays in […]