Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on August 1, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Tottenham sink Arsenal as Sarr hits ong-range screamer
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News In a friendly match at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park on Thursday, Tottenham Hotspur secured a 1-0 victory over Arsenal. Arsenal fielded a star-studded lineup, including Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Declan Rice, while Tottenham featured key players such as Cristian Romero, Micky […]
MIL-OSI China: 14 years on, veteran Wang still chasing elusive world title
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Fourteen years after making his debut at the World Aquatics Championships, China’s Wang Shun knows that winning a world title is becoming increasingly challenging. But the 31-year-old former Olympic champion is not ready to give up just yet. Wang, who captured gold in the 200m individual […]
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-Evening Report: The royal commission recommended abolishing time limits on abuse cases – a year on, nothing has changed
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zoë Prebble, Lecturer in Criminal Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Among the 138 recommendations of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry’s final report to parliament was a clear call: remove the legal time limits that prevent survivors of historic […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 80th anniversary of liberation
Source: Government of the Republic of Korea National Affairs 80th anniversary of liberation This year marks 80th anniversary of the Republic of Korea’s liberation.Korea.net marks this historic day in 1945 of regaining sovereignty after 35 years of Japanese colonial rule (1910-45) and achieving independence as as self-reliant country. To commemorate the noble sacrifices of the […]
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 New Zealand: Judge-Alone trial protocol aims to speed up justice
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Courts Nicole McKee has welcomed the rollout of an updated protocol for judge-alone trials, effective from today (1 August), aimed at further enhancing court timeliness. “Improving court performance remains a key priority for this Government. We appreciate the judiciary and justice sector’s collaboration in refining this important protocol,” Mrs […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Positive progress in courts as sentencing adjournments drop
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Courts Nicole McKee is welcoming new data showing a significant drop in sentencing adjournments in the District Court, reflecting ongoing improvements in court efficiency. “Over the past two years, sentencing adjournments in the criminal jurisdiction have fallen from 36 to 29 per cent, resulting in nearly 2,900 fewer delayed […]
MIL-OSI USA: Volcano Watch — Distant versus local earthquakes and tsunami response times in Hawaii
Source: US Geological Survey Breadcrumb News Volcano Watch — Distant versus local earthquakes and tsunami response times in Hawaii Earthquakes and tsunamis in the news over the past few days are a reminder that we live on a dynamic planet with different hazards and associated response times. While tsunamis generated by large, distant earthquakes take […]
MIL-OSI China: Chen wins 4th world title as Popovici completes sprint double
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s Chen Yuxi captured her fourth world title in the women’s 10-meter platform, while Romania’s David Popovici delivered a historic swim in the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships on Thursday. Chen, who led both the preliminary and semifinal rounds, secured gold with a […]
Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Modernize Weather Radio Emergency Alerts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) reintroduced the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, which would modernize weather radio equipment to enhance the reliability of emergency communications during severe weather and bolster the nationwide […]
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 New Zealand: Ōtaki to north of Levin construction contracts signed
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has signed construction contracts with two alliances to build the new Ōtaki to north of Levin Road of National Significance, with construction set to get underway this spring. “The Government is committed to delivering safe new roading infrastructure that […]
MIL-OSI China: China makes strides in veterans, martyrs affairs
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 31 — China has broken new ground in work related to veterans and martyrs affairs during the 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025, Minister of Veterans Affairs Pei Jinjia said at a news conference on Thursday. In 2022, China issued the first […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-left”>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: Keep the Wins Coming
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss Trump Trade Deals and the MAHA Movement Washington – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax to discuss President Trump’s trade deal winning streak, where the Canada trade deal stands following their recent stance on […]
MIL-OSI: Geotab Unveils Advanced Cold Chain Solution with New Hardware and Enhanced Software
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In Southeast Asia, where up to 90% of food loss occurs during transportation due to poor cold chain infrastructure, tackling waste within the temperature-controlled supply chain is critical. Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”), a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, today announced a significant upgrade to […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Modifies the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
Source: US Whitehouse RESTRUCTURING GLOBAL TRADE TO BENEFIT AMERICAN WORKERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order modifying the reciprocal tariff rates for certain countries to further address our exploding, annual U.S. goods trade deficits. This decisive action reflects the President’s continued efforts to protect the United States against foreign threats to the […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK outshines global competitors as Arbitration Act comes into effect
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Press release UK outshines global competitors as Arbitration Act comes into effect Businesses will benefit from faster and cheaper dispute resolution as major reforms to arbitration law come into effect today. New law comes into force today to strengthen UK’s world-leading status in arbitration Businesses can […]
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 […]