MIL-OSI United Nations: World News in Brief: First UN mission to Syria’s Sweida, fresh displacement in Haiti, new lightning record

Source: United Nations 2 The team went to Sweida City, as well as two districts – Shahba and Salkhad – where they met with local community representatives and partners, in addition to visiting displacement sites and reception centres.  Members also conducted assessments in the three districts of the governorate, where hundreds of people have been killed, and some 175,000 people displaced, in recent sectarian violence amid Syria’s ongoing political transition since the fall of the Assad regime last December. A senior UN official told the Security Council earlier this week that a fragile ceasefire is “largely holding”. More aid delivered OCHA said a fifth humanitarian

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MIL-OSI Canada: Edmonton resident charged with drug importation

Source: Government of Canada News (2) July 31, 2025                Calgary, Alberta         Canada Border Services Agency/Royal Canadian Mounted Police On July 28, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Coutts port of entry were conducting a secondary examination of commercial truck seeking entry into Canada from the United States. During the search, CBSA border services officers found a duffle bag containing nearly 67 kg of cocaine, and the driver was subsequently arrested. The Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) in Alberta, a joint force operation between the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region, CBSA and Calgary Police Service, was notified, and a criminal

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MIL-OSI USA: Schakowsky, Markey, Ruiz, Jayapal Introduce Dr. Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution Outlining 21st Century Global Health Strategy 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington) WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the Dr. Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution, to honor Dr. Farmer’s staggering life and legacy and lay out his extraordinary vision for realizing global health equity. This resolution lays out a 21st century global health strategy that proposes spending $125 billion annually on global health aid, reforming aid to focus on building national health systems, and putting an end to the exploitation of impoverished countries to increase their domestic tax

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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Minister announces SOE appointments

Source: New Zealand Government Seven reappointments and seven new appointments to eight companies in the State Owned Enterprises portfolio have been made, ensuring these companies are equipped with the skills and expertise necessary to deliver on their commitments to New Zealanders, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says. “I have made clear that the Government expects a return on investment from our state-owned enterprises, and that like all commercial entities, they need to make commercial decisions that are in the best interest of the company. This requires SOEs to run profitable businesses that set ambitious targets and performance measures and emphasise distributions to shareholders. “The

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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Boosting the nurse practitioner workforce

Source: New Zealand Government Expressions of interest open today for registered nurses wanting to take the next training step in their career to become nurse practitioners, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Too often, patients wait longer than they should to see a health professional. Expanding the nurse practitioner workforce means faster, more consistent care for those who need it most,” Mr Brown says. “That’s why we’re supporting up to 120 registered nurses each year to become nurse practitioners in primary care.” Nurse practitioners are highly trained clinicians who can assess, diagnose and treat complex conditions, prescribe medicines, and manage ongoing care. “In rural communities, nurse

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MIL-OSI USA: PHILADELPHIA – Governor Shapiro to Highlight Impact of His Administration’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Program, Work to Make Pennsylvania Communities Safer

Source: US State of Pennsylvania August 01, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA ADVISORY – PHILADELPHIA – Governor Shapiro to Highlight Impact of His Administration’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Program, Work to Make Pennsylvania Communities Safer Governor Josh Shapiro will join Representative Amen Brown and local community leaders to visit Philadelphia’s Community Education Center where he will meet with young people and teachers participating in Beyond the Bars, a student-driven and community-based initiative that uses music education to interrupt cycles of violence. Thanks to the Governor’s work to increase funding for the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)’s Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) program, Beyond the

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MIL-OSI: CORRECTION: Coralogix Contributes MongoDB Compatibility to OpenTelemetry eBPF Auto-Instrumentation

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BOSTON, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In our press release dated July 23rd, 2025, titled “Coralogix Donates eBPF Auto-Instrumentation to the OpenTelemetry Community”, despite our rigorous review process for all public content, we included some inaccuracies that we wish to correct. The original release stated that we contributed eBPF monitoring to the OpenTelemetry project entitled OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation (OBI). While we did add new features to this project, we are not its original authors, nor did we lead the project. We regret the oversight and remain committed to maintaining clarity and accuracy in all communications. The corrected release follows: The global open

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MIL-OSI: Altai Announces Filing of Meeting Materials for Special Meeting of Shareholders

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Altai Resources Inc. (TSXV: ATI) (“Altai” or the “Company”) announced today that it has filed a management information circular (the “Circular”) and related meeting materials (together with the Circular, the “Meeting Materials”) in connection with a special meeting (the “Meeting”) of shareholders of the Company (the “Shareholders”) to be held on September 3, 2025 to consider and, if deemed advisable, approve, with or without variation, a special resolution authorizing and approving a reduction of the stated capital account of the common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”) by an aggregate amount to be determined

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MIL-OSI Economics: Frozen in transit: Russian state actor Secret Blizzard’s AiTM campaign against diplomats

Source: Microsoft Headline: Frozen in transit: Russian state actor Secret Blizzard’s AiTM campaign against diplomats All Microsoft Global Microsoft 365 Teams Copilot Windows Surface Xbox Deals Small Business Support Software Software Windows Apps AI Outlook OneDrive Microsoft Teams OneNote Microsoft Edge Skype PCs & Devices PCs & Devices Computers Shop Xbox Accessories VR & mixed reality Certified Refurbished Trade-in for cash Entertainment Entertainment Xbox Game Pass Ultimate PC Game Pass Xbox games PC games Business Business Microsoft Cloud Microsoft Security Dynamics 365 Microsoft 365 for business Microsoft Power Platform Windows 365 Microsoft Industry Small Business Developer & IT Developer & IT Azure Microsoft Developer Microsoft

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MIL-OSI USA: “How in the World?” Senator King Confronts Pentagon Nominee on Impact to Cybersecurity Priorities Amid Massive Cuts

US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) today questioned a Department of Defense nominee on the harmful impact of staffing cuts to the Defense Department that tests weapons systems including testing for cybersecurity. In an exchange with Dr. Amy Henninger, nominee to be Director of Operational Test and Evaluation at the Department of Defense (DoD) during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), King questioned whether she was in support of the existing staffing cuts and whether, if confirmed, she believed she would have enough resources to keep Americans safe. Senator

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MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: On Bloomberg TV’s Balance of Power, Shaheen Details Her Senate Floor Effort to Block Trump Tariff Taxes from Taking Effect, Highlights Trade War Harms to Families and Businesses

US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a top member of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, joined Bloomberg TV’s Balance of Power last night to discuss her Senate floor effort to block President Trump’s tariffs from taking effect on August 1 and lead her colleagues in detailing the real harm the Administration’s trade war causes to American families and businesses. Shaheen relayed the concerns she heard from Granite State small businesses during recent visits about the high costs, uncertainty and supply

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MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen Leads New Hampshire Delegation Letter Urging Air National Guard to Exempt Critical Safety Roles from Planned Reduction to Civilian Employees

US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), are urging General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, to exempt critical safety roles, including firefighters and air traffic controllers, from its planned 10.7% reduction to federal civilians at the Air National Guard (ANG). More than half of the civilian employees at Pease Air National Guard Base are civilian emergency personnel and air traffic controllers and the proposed cuts could devastate the important role Pease plays in supporting emergency

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MIL-OSI USA: Senator Hassan’s Bipartisan Bill to Make it Easier for Veterans to Schedule Medical Appointments Advances out of Committee

US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Maggie Hassan Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Also Advances Additional Hassan-Led Bills WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) unanimously voted to advance bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and John Boozman (R-AR) to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) health care scheduling process so that veterans can easily schedule multiple visits at once through one phone call or online. “Our veterans should not have to navigate a maze of scheduling systems to get the health care that they’ve earned and deserve,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan legislation will create

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MIL-OSI Canada: Affordable Housing Units Open In Saskatoon

Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on July 31, 2025 Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs. To provide Canadians with increased access to affordable and sustainable housing, the government today announced that individuals with low incomes will now have access to more affordable housing in Saskatoon thanks to a $1.1 million investment from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan.   The new fourplex located at 501 Avenue H South includes two accessible one-bedroom units and two bachelor units, giving four individuals renting through the Saskatoon Housing Authority (SHA) a place to call home.  Funding for this development has been provided

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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 bear spray, as well as dangerous drugs such as methamphetamine and fentanyl. These rules will apply in municipalities and First Nations that choose to opt in to the new Act. “The government is committed to increased public safety measures to ensure all Saskatchewan citizens feel safe and protected in their

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MIL-OSI Canada: Crop Report for the Period July 22 to July 28, 2025

Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on July 31, 2025 Sporadic showers brought much needed moisture and, in some cases, hail to certain areas of the province, while cooler weather brought relief to crops still in flower. Producers are hoping for more moisture to help with head and pod filling, but for many advanced crops, additional moisture will have little impact on yield at this stage. In some areas, a second cut of hay is unlikely due to the lack of moisture and crops are being cut for feed where shortages are anticipated. Rain fell in a few areas of the province this past

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MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan Proclaims Food Day Canada

Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on July 31, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to join provinces across Canada in officially proclaiming August 2 as Food Day Canada. This day serves as a celebration of the individuals and communities who contribute to Canada’s vibrant food system.  “Food Day Canada is a great opportunity to recognize the efforts of all the people who contribute to the success of our agriculture sector,” Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said. “From producers and researchers to food companies and restaurants, they all have a role to play in delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality food to our tables.”  Now in

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MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights President Trump’s AI Action Plan, pro-worker accomplishments on ‘America at Work’ listening tour

Source: US Department of Labor MYRTLE BEACH, SC – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her nationwide America at Work listening tour this week starting on the West Coast in Washington state to discuss artificial intelligence, before heading to the East Coast and stopping in South Carolina, where she spoke with business leaders and manufacturers in Florence, Georgetown, Hartsville, Mullins, and Myrtle Beach. In Kirkland, Washington, the Secretary met with software developers at ServiceNow to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in the workplace. In South Carolina, she visited with manufacturers across multiple industries to hear directly from business leaders and workers

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MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Army Awards Enterprise Service Agreement to Enhance Military Readiness and Drive Operational Efficiency

Source: United States Army WASHINGTON (31 July 2025) – The U.S. Army today awarded Palantir a new Enterprise Agreement that establishes a comprehensive framework for the Army’s future software and data needs. The Army anticipates sustained capability growth to meet operational warfighting needs for proven commercially available solutions. The EA will enhance military readiness and drive operational efficiency while delivering significant cost efficiencies. Through this EA, the Army consolidates 75 contracts, comprised of 15 prime contracts and 60 related contracts, into a single contract, accelerating the delivery of proven commercial software to warfighters while removing contract and re-seller pass-through fees. This streamlined approach reduces procurement

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MIL-OSI: HRC WORLD PLC: AUDITED ANNUAL RESULTS TO 31 MARCH 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HRC WORLD PLC NASDAQ FIRST NORTH, COPENHAGENTICKER: HRCISIN: GB00BZ3CDY20 31 July 2025 AUDITED ANNUAL RESULTS TO 31 MARCH 2025 The Board of Directors of HRC World Plc (the “Company”), has approved and subsequently are pleased to present its audited financial results for the financial year ended 31 March 2025. The audited financial statements are appended to this announcement and is also available at the Company’s website http://www.hrcplc.co.uk The Group reported revenue of US$818,000 for the year ending 31 March 2025, reflecting a much increased income compared to the previous year’s revenue of US$141,000. The financial year ended 31 March 2025 marked a

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MIL-OSI USA News: President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Reesetablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test

Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to promote the economic, academic, and social benefits of youth sports, fitness, and nutrition, it is hereby ordered:Section 1.  Revocation.  Executive Order 13824 of February 26, 2018 (President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition), is hereby revoked.Sec. 2.  Amendment.  Executive Order 13265 of June 6, 2002 (President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports), is hereby amended as follows:(a) The title is revised to read as follows:  “President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test”.(b) The preamble is

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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Office of the Privacy Commissioner | New Zealand

Source: Privacy Commissioner 5 Aug 2024, 09:00 The European Commission has determined that New Zealand has an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Union. Essentially ‘adequacy’ says that our legislation isn’t the same as Europe’s, but its outcomes are similar and can be trusted. Read about how the EU determines if a non-EU country has an adequate level of data protection. Adequacy means that New Zealand is seen as a good place for the world to do business; we have strong privacy protections in our legislation and are an empowered regulator. It’s good news for trade and ease-of-doing business in

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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Patient-focused New Zealand Health Plan tabled

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand’s New Zealand Health Plan was presented to Parliament this morning. Developed by Health New Zealand, the plan is a requirement under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022.  “The plan outlines how Health New Zealand will deliver on the Government’s health priorities over the period 2024–2027,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “It sets the direction for how we will improve health outcomes and ensure all New Zealanders can access the care they need, where and when they need it.  “It gives effect to the Government Policy Statement on Health 2024–2027, with a clear focus on the Government’s five

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MIL-OSI USA: Message from the Director

Source: US Geological Survey On January 31, 2025, the Department of the Interior welcomed Secretary Doug Burgum, former Governor of North Dakota. In his opening remarks from Washington, D.C., Secretary Burgum emphasized the importance of championing clean water.   This priority is deeply reflected in our work at the Oregon Water Science Center. Across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, our scientists provide impartial, actionable data to support water resource decisions for federal, Tribal, state, and local partners. Our mission —delivering reliable water science in a changing world—has never been more relevant.   This issue of our newsletter showcases some recent efforts that highlight the breadth of our

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MIL-OSI USA: Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in Care

Source: US State of Connecticut A partnership between Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health is working to change that. Together, the health systems now offer deep brain stimulation (DBS) for pediatric epilepsy. Several months ago, Bella became the first patient to have the surgery at Connecticut Children’s. It marked a milestone for pediatric health care in Connecticut. For families and children facing treatment-resistant epilepsy, it marked something even bigger: hope. “We want nothing more than a world where Bella doesn’t have seizures,” her dad says. “And we believe in the people who can help us get there.” A rare and relentless diagnosis Bella was born with cerebral

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MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Levin, Lawler Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Require On-Site Inspectors at Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) July 31, 2025 Washington, D.C.—Today, Reps. Mike Levin (D-CA-49) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) reintroduced the bipartisan Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers (INSPECT) Act, ahead of the seventh anniversary of the August 3, 2018 near-canister drop at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). The bill would increase safety and oversight at decommissioning nuclear power plants by requiring the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to keep a resident inspector at decommissioning plants until all spent fuel is transferred from its spent fuel pools to canisters. The INSPECT Act builds on the recommendations made

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MIL-OSI New Zealand: EIT helps fulfil long-held goal for accounting student | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 11 minutes ago After working in South Africa for nearly 18 years and putting her studies on hold when her daughter became seriously ill, Chantel Delport is now halfway through a Bachelor of Accounting at EIT. The 36-year-old mother of three moved to New Zealand with her husband Quentin and their children in 2019, following a difficult period that saw her prioritise family over formal study. “I did begin my studies back home in South Africa, but due to a serious family health scare involving my daughter, I wasn’t able to sit my exams,” Chantel says. “At that time, my

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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Lecturers’ encouragement leads oncology social worker back to study master’s at EIT | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 11 minutes ago After years of gentle encouragement from EIT lecturers, Mabel Aiolupotea returned to study and completed her Master of Professional Practice while working full-time Mabel, a Registered Social Worker in the Cancer Support Team within Oncology Services at Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay, recently completed the postgraduate qualification at EIT. Her journey with EIT began more than a decade ago, when she enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work. “It wasn’t something that I planned or knew I would become. I didn’t quite finish my last year of high school, and then I got married and had

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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 the Philippines, including at-sea search-and-rescue and interdiction exercises. For breaking news follow us on twitter @USCGHawaiiPac MIL Security OSI –

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MIL-OSI: Final Debt Relief Launches AI-Powered Smart Savings Estimator to Help Americans Overcome Debt

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Sheridan, Wyoming, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Final Debt Relief, a trusted leader in debt relief solutions, today announced the launch of its Smart Savings Estimator, an innovative AI-powered platform that offers personalized savings and repayment projections and connects users with vetted debt relief providers, all without obligation. As consumer debt continues to rise, with U.S. credit card balances surpassing $1.13 trillion in 2024, Americans are increasingly seeking effective and transparent solutions to regain financial control. The Smart Savings Estimator is designed to support individuals with $10,000 or more in unsecured debt, including credit card debt, personal loans, and medical bills.

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