Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on August 1, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: 2 Chinese nationals seriously injured in attack in central Tokyo
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Two Chinese men were attacked on the street by four men in central Tokyo on Thursday, suffering severe head injuries, local media reported. The four unidentified men in their 20s attacked the victims with iron pipes in Chiyoda Ward in the Japanese capital at around 9 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Foreign Police Forces in NZ – Peace Action opposes establishment of FBI office in NZ
Source: Peace Action Wellington “Peace Action Wellington completely opposes the opening of a US FBI office in Aotearoa New Zealand. The decision by the NZ government to allow a foreign country’s police force to operate here is terrifying. This is particularly true given the authoritarian regime in power in the US and the FBI’s behaviour […]
MIL-OSI Security: WORST OF WORST: Criminal Proceedings Begin in Case of Transgender Illegal Alien Accused of Child Rape in Sanctuary New York City
Source: US Department of Homeland Security This serial criminal entered the U.S. illegally and was released into the country under the Biden Administration WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released additional information on Nicol Alexandra Contreras-Suarez, a transgender criminal illegal alien from Colombia who is charged with the rape of a minor […]
MIL-OSI USA: Trump’s unlawful CalGuard power grab results in 57% decrease in fentanyl pounds seized
Source: US State of California Governor Jul 31, 2025 What you need to know: While National Guard soldiers were unlawfully federalized by the President to await mission orders in the Los Angeles area, between May and June, there was a 57% drop in fentanyl pounds seized from those same soldiers who were pulled from their […]
MIL-OSI USA: Fischer Advances Over $200 Million for National and Nebraska-Based Defense Programs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer Funding for U.S. Strategic Command, 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing – located at Offutt Air Force Base Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she advanced over $200 million for key national and Nebraska-based defense programs, including […]
MIL-OSI Security: MRF-D assists with urgent lifesaving support to the Philippines
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND At the request of the government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by typhoons, tropical storms, and the […]
MIL-OSI Security: Yokota Airmen honored by Okutama Fire Department
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Malachi Mustango, 36th Airlift Squadron resource advisor, and Staff Sgt. Danaie Lloyd, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron inventory inspection supervisor NCOIC, received certificates of appreciation from the Okutama Fire Station, Tokyo Fire Department, July 30, in recognition of their lifesaving actions in rescuing a local […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy Introduces Amendment to Prevent Transfer of Gifted Qatari Jet to Trump After His Presidency Ends
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 31, 2025 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Thursday introduced an amendment to the FY26 Defense Appropriations bill that would prevent the luxury jet gifted to President Trump by the Qatari government from being transferred to the Trump presidential library after the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth-Murkowski Bipartisan Bill Passes Committee to Provide Public Health Commissioned Officers With Essential Leave Benefits Enjoyed by All Other Uniformed Services
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 31, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Bipartisan legislation introduced by combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)—and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) that would help expand leave benefits for the devoted health professionals serving […]
MIL-OSI USA: Environmental Justice Caucus Co-Chairs Duckworth, Booker, Markey Slam Trump Administration for Plan to Eliminate EPA’s Ability to Protect Public Health from Climate Change
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 31, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA)—co-chairs of the U.S. Senate Environmental Justice Caucus—issued the following statement after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced his proposal to rescind the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kennedy, Risch introduce bill to protect small firearm businesses from discrimination
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 16 colleagues in introducing the Equal Shot Act, which would prohibit the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against lawful firearm-related businesses. “Big Government officials in Washington should never be able to punish […]
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Charges – Aggravated assault – Moulden
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Investigators from Strike Force Lyra have now charged a 28-year-old male in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Moulden on Wednesday morning. He was served with two domestic violence orders and charged with Reckless endangering serious harm-aggravated, Aggravated assault, and Going armed in public. He will […]
MIL-OSI USA: Norcross, Stevens, Lawler, Markey Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Warehouse Worker Safety
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Donald Norcross (1st District of New Jersey) WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Haley Stevens (D-MI), and Mike Lawler (R-NY), along with Senator Edward Markey, introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Warehouse Worker Protection Act. The bill aims to improve safety by requiring companies with large warehouses […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Talks Defense Technology and Shipbuilding with Navy Nominees
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Amy Henniger, President Trump’s nominee to be Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, Benjamin Kohlmann, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and David Denton, Jr., nominee to be General Counsel of the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville, Risch Introduce Legislation to Protect Firearm Small Businesses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), and 16 other Republican colleagues to introduce the Equal Shot Act. The legislation prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against firearm-related businesses. “For years, the far left has tried to undermine Americans’ right […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Schiff, Markey Decry Homeland Security’s Surveillance of Angelenos, Violation of Privacy and First Amendment Rights
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Schiff, Markey Decry Homeland Security’s Surveillance of Angelenos, Violation of Privacy and First Amendment Rights WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) raised the alarm on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent usage […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bill to Fund Key Defense Programs in Maine Clears Appropriations Committee
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured significant funding and provisions for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Transparency in Immigration Enforcement
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD BROADCAST-QUALITY AUDIO AND VIDEO: SEN. WARNER ON THIS LEGISLATION SEN. KAINE ON THIS LEGISLATION WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) were joined by Sens. Angus King (I-ME), Michael Bennett (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns home following 134-day Western Pacific patrol
Source: United States Coast Guard 07/31/2025 06:02 PM EDT ALAMEDA, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and crew returned to their Base Alameda home port, Wednesday, following a 134-day patrol in the Indo-Pacific. Stratton’s crew engaged in professional exchanges, cultural events, and joint exercises with Japan, Republic of Korea, and […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Legislation to Protect Communities From Street Weapons and Dangerous Drugs Comes Into Force
Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on July 31, 2025 On August 1, 2025, The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act comes into force. This new legislation promotes safety in public urban spaces by regulating the possession, transportation and storage of items that may be used as street weapons, such as knives, hypodermic needles, machetes and […]