Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 28, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Uganda’s land eviction crisis: do populist state measures actually fix problems?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rose Nakayi, Senior Lecturer of Law, Makerere University Populism is rife in various African countries. This political ideology responds to and takes advantage of a situation where a large section of people feels exploited, marginalised or disempowered. It sets up “the people” against “the other”. It promises […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Final guidance on CGT event K6
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin CGT event K6 relates to pre-CGT shares and trust interests. Following our December 2024 consultation on the draft, we’ve now published the final version of the addendum to TR 2004/18: Income tax: capital gains: application of CGT event K6. The addendum revises aspects of our view on how capital gains should be […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – WA continues its streak as Australia’s strongest economic performer: CommSec State of the States – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Strong retail and business investment keep WA on top, while anticipated rate cuts could eventually support a lift in performance for NSW and Victoria. Western Australia has once again claimed the top spot in the latest CommSec State of the States report, leading the nation’s economic performance rankings for […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Cultural values shape tourists’ view of eco-friendly B&Bs
Source: 28 July 2025 The demand for ‘greener’ bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation is gaining traction worldwide, but operators should heed cultural differences when marketing their sustainable facilities, according to a new international study. Led by Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the University of South Australia, the survey of 800 people from 37 countries […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Family Tradition: Son Joins Mum’s Path in Civil Engineering at Whitireia and WelTec
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Young Wellingtonian Sean Hoffman is forging his own path in civil engineering, inspired by the journey of his mother, Michelle-herself a graduate of the New Zealand Diploma of Engineering (Civil) at Whitireia and WelTec. Their story is a testament to the power of family influence, hands-on learning, and the exceptional support provided […]
MIL-Evening Report: Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 4 central claims don’t stack up
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ella Vines, Post-doctoral researcher, Green Lab, Monash University One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target. The campaign, backed by fellow former Nationals leader Michael McCormack, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hoyer Opening Remarks During Full Committee Markup of Fiscal Year 2026 National Security and Department of State Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related […]
MIL-Evening Report: ‘We pose no threat – our aim is to break the siege’: Tan Safi on joining the Handala Gaza flotilla
No New Zealanders were on board the Handala in the latest arrest and abductions of Freedom Flotilla crew on humanitarian siege-busting missions to Gaza. However, two Australians were and one talks to The New Arab just before the attack on Saturday. INTERVIEW: By Sebastian Shehadi The Handala, a 1968 Norwegian trawler repurposed by the Freedom […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prime Minister to meet President Trump for wide ranging talks in Scotland
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Prime Minister to meet President Trump for wide ranging talks in Scotland The Prime Minister will travel to Scotland today to meet the President for talks. The Prime Minister will travel to Scotland today to meet the President for talks on his golf course in Turnberry The […]
MIL-Evening Report: AI agents are here. Here’s what to know about what they can do – and how they can go wrong
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daswin de Silva, Professor of AI and Analytics, Director of AI Strategy, La Trobe University George Peters / Getty Images We are entering the third phase of generative AI. First came the chatbots, followed by the assistants. Now we are beginning to see agents: systems that aspire […]
MIL-Evening Report: The ghost of Robodebt – Federal Court rules billions of dollars in welfare debts must be recalculated
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher Rudge, Law lecturer, University of Sydney A recent landmark court decision could have significant ramifications for several million social security recipients. The ruling means the federal government will need to recalculate more than A$4 billion in debts owed to the Department of Social Services, which administers […]
MIL-Evening Report: Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 5 central claims don’t stack up
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ella Vines, Post-doctoral researcher, Green Lab, Monash University One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target. The campaign, backed by fellow former Nationals leader Michael McCormack, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Want to save yourself from super scams and dodgy financial advice? Ask these questions
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Angelique Nadia Sweetman McInnes, Academic in Financial Planning, CQUniversity Australia Is there anything you can do to protect your superannuation from dodgy providers or questionable financial advice? And if someone rings you out of the blue and tempts you with a better return on your savings – […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Participants of the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit Visit Luoyang and Praise Its Development
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 LUOYANG, July 27 (Xinhua) — Just before noon on July 26, the square in front of the […]
India-UK FTA reflects nation’s growing strength: Piyush Goyal
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reflects the growing strength and global standing of the country. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a felicitation ceremony here, the Union Minister described the FTA as […]
MIL-OSI: BTC Price Hits $118,000: HashJ Launches First Short-Term Contracts for Scalable Rewards
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Zurich, Switzerland, July 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MGPD Finance Limited, doing business as HashJ, today announced the official launch of its short-term BTC contract offerings, designed to help everyday users benefit from Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally past $118,000. The launch marks a new chapter in making digital asset participation simpler, faster, and […]
MIL-OSI Africa: President El-Sisi Follows Up on Latest Developments in Industrial Projects
Source: APO . Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry, lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Engineer Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineer Karim Badawi, and CEO of the Environmental Affairs […]
PM Modi announces statues for Chola kings Rajaraja, Rajendra at Gangaikonda Cholapuram event
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that grand statues of Chola emperors Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola will be erected in Tamil Nadu to honour their contributions to Indian history and culture. Speaking at a special function at the historic Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Tamil […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: There’s enough natural hydrogen in the Earth’s crust to help power the green energy transition
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Omid Haeri Ardakani, Research scientist at Natural Resources Canada; Andjunct associate professor, University of Calgary Since their formation billions of years ago, the oldest parts of the Earth’s continental rocks have generated natural hydrogen in massive amounts. Some of this hydrogen may have accumulated within accessible traps and […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Discusses Future Economic, Trade, and Investment Relations with British Minister for International Development Between The Two Countries
Source: APO – Report: . H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, held a discussion session with Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister of State for International Development, during the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa. The meetings witnessed extensive discussions on the future of economic, trade, and investment relations […]