Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 31, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Barca defender Kounde agrees new contract until 2030
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Although the club has yet to make the news official, FC Barcelona defender Jules Kounde on Wednesday confirmed that he has agreed a new five-year contract. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal (R) celebrates his goal with teammate Jules Kounde during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 2nd […]
MIL-OSI China: 12-year-old Yu reaches second final at Aquatics Worlds
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s 12-year-old Yu Zidi advanced to her second final at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday, clocking two minutes 7.95 seconds in the women’s 200-meter butterfly semifinal. Yu Zidi of China competes during the women’s 200m butterfly semifinal of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Interview with Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise, Channel 7
Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry Natalie Barr: For more, we’re joined by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Good morning to you. Jim Chalmers: Morning, Nat. Barr: So, when the godfather of AI begins to regret his contribution to the invention, should we be concerned? Chalmers: I think there’s a whole range of views […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Interview with James Glenday and Emma Rebellato, News Breakfast, ABC
Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry James Glenday: Welcome back to the show. On this Thursday morning, you’re watching News Breakfast. It is always lovely to have your company. Emma Rebellato: We’ll get an update on the latest with the global tsunami alerts in just a moment. But first, borrowers will be […]
MIL-OSI Security: Pacific IAMD Center hosts Korea Tabletop Academy with Japan Air Self Defense Force observing
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center hosted the sixth U.S.–Republic of Korea Tabletop Academy from July 14-25, 2025, advancing combined and joint integrated air and missile defense efforts across the Indo-Pacific. This year’s event featured the first trilateral senior-level participation from […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Rebels charged over criminal association
Source: New South Wales – News Three alleged Rebels members were arrested for criminal association on Wednesday 30 July. It will be alleged that three men were present together at the Adelaide Airport about 11.30am on Wednesday 30 July. The Rebels, an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, is a declared criminal organisation and it is an offence […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Legislation – New low from Govt in Public Service Act changes aimed at ending long term planning, diversity and inclusion and pay equity – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s proposed changes to the Public Service Act, to be debated in Parliament today, aim to strip away key provisions that ensure fairness, equality and long-term planning in the public sector. Under the proposed amendments, detailed in the Public Service Amendment Bill, diversity and inclusion, pay equity and long-term planning would be downgraded. “This […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Average small business tax refund tops $5k: Tax tips and traps for business owners filing their tax return – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) With CommBank data showing most small business tax refunds are processed in the first quarter of a financial year, here are some tax tips for business owners on staying financially fit and scam aware. Key facts: New CommBank data shows on average, small business owners received a tax return […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Updated GA workplan released alongside regulatory roadmaps
Source: Australian Human Rights Commission We’re pleased to announce the release of our updated General Aviation (GA) Workplan 2025, alongside the Forward Regulatory Program and the refreshed RPAS and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Strategic Regulatory Roadmap – 3 key initiatives shaping the future of aviation in Australia. MIL OSI News –
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reform of import health systems begins
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking decisive steps to modernise New Zealand’s import health system, with a new programme aimed at significantly reducing the time it takes to develop Import Health Standards (IHSs) while maintaining the country’s world-class biosecurity protections. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the current regulatory framework is over 30 years […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pharmac makes annual tender decisions
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to reduce the cost of some funded medicines to free up money for new medicines. “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour says. “The […]
MIL-OSI: HERE and EROAD Deepen Collaboration to Transform Trucking in Australia and New Zealand
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) EROAD to launch first-ever vehicle-aware navigation application in Oceania, powered by HERE’s advanced platform and vehicle-specific data. Partnership addresses critical challenges in the freight sector, including safety, productivity and compliance. Australia – HERE Technologies, a global leader in digital mapping and location data, is expanding its collaboration with EROAD, a leading provider […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: We’re Not Tired of Winning
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins the Brian Kilmeade Show to Discuss Trump Trade Deals, the MAHA Movement, and Democrats Obstructing Confirmations Washington – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Brian Kilmeade on The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio to discuss President […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: ECE reform gives the sector rights and the regulator purpose
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has introduced new legislation to set out the purpose of regulating early childhood education (ECE) and put the Education Review Office (ERO) in charge, instead of the Ministry of Education. “The Bill will increase clarity and certainty. It will ensure the sector and parents know their rights […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: 19 funded medicines to change brands following community consultation
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac has awarded contracts to a range of suppliers following its annual tender process, which will mean 19 medicines will be changing brands in the coming months. The annual tender is one of the ways that Pharmac manages the fixed budget it receives from the Government to fund medicines for New Zealanders. This […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: HRC struggles to rustle up ‘Conversion Therapy’ complaints
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 30 July 2025 The $2.25m taxpayer-funded complaints centre set up by the Human Rights Commission for receiving complaints about ‘conversion therapy’ has struggled to obtain any formal complaints about the use of ‘conversion therapy’ in the three years since the new law was passed, and haven’t referred a single […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government subsidies for dirty dairy dams will lead to polluted drinking water – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling on the Government to scrap subsidies for irrigation dams following news that the Tukituki water storage scheme – formerly known as the Ruataniwha Dam – is seeking funding from the Regional Investment Fund managed by Shane Jones. Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says “There is no excuse for this Government to be […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tech and Security – Gen Threat Report Reveals Rise in Crypto, Sextortion and Tech Support Scams in an AI-Powered World
Source: Gen Gen in New Zealand tracks 77,721% rise in crypto scams, 170% spike in sextortion scams, and 278% increase in malicious push notifications Auckland, 31 July 2025 – Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader powering Digital Freedom with a family of trusted brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more, today released its Q2/2025 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Mayor Campbell Barry calls for a water services powerhouse in Lower Hutt – Hutt City
Source: Hutt City Council Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has set out a bold vision for the city to become a powerhouse for water services, with professional services being anchored within Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (formerly RiverLink). Speaking at a business event last night, Mayor Barry said the timing is right with major […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health experts urge inquiry into tobacco industry influence after heated tobacco tax cut extended – Health Coalition
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) is calling for a public inquiry and urging the Government to rethink its support for heated tobacco products (HTPs), following fresh revelations the Government extended a 50% tax cut on the products for two more years. Following on the heels of last week’s revelations about tobacco industry lobbying of politicians, Health […]