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New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZCTU statement on Takutai Tarsh Kemp
Source: NZCTU The union movement is sending its love and condolences to the whānau of MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, following the shocking news of her passing. “We are heartbroken for Takutai’s whānau, hapū and iwi, for the people of Tāmaki Makaurau, and for Te Pāti Māori at this sad time,” said NZCTU […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Next phase of Dellows Bluff slip repairs about to begin
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Contractors will be back at the site of an overslip on State Highway 6 at Dellows Bluff next week. Rob Service, System Manager for Nelson/Tasman, says work is about to resume at the overslip site, which occurred during heavy rain in October last year. “Contractors have already done work here, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Southland commercial fishers and seller fined $36,900 for black-market seafood sales
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Thousands of dollars of black-market seafood sales have cost 3 Southland commercial fishers and another man fines of $36,900. Commercial fishers Michael Noel Hawke (61), Stuart Teiwi Ryan (48) and Peter George Fletcher (32) were sentenced in the Invercargill District Court having pleaded guilty to multiple charges under the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Second arrest made in relation to fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a second person in relation to a fatal crash in Rotorua on 15 June. As a result of a search warrant yesterday, a 55-year-old man was arrested at a Rotorua address. He is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court today charged with accessory after […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Books – House of Day, House of Night by Olga Tokarczuk
Source: The Text Publishing Company, Australia. An extraordinary novel from Nobel Prize-winner Olga Tokarczuk, the renowned Polish author of Flights and Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead – ‘Darkly humorous, deadly serious, and with a quirky cast of characters that will stay with you forever, this is definitely not to be missed.’   […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Southland Momentum Grows: Environment Southland Considers Action on Illegal Israeli Settlements after Invercargill Declines – PSNAA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Invercargill Environment Southland agreed today (Wednesday 25th) to commission a staff report considering a procurement policy change to exclude companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The step follows a request by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. It places Environment Southland on […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Analysis – A good time to get that extra bedroom? – Cotality
Source: Kelvin Davidson, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist The cost to ‘trade up’ to a larger home remains significant across the country, but recent market movements suggest now may be a more favourable time for aspiring upgraders. It’s never been cheap to move up the so-called property ladder – such as buying a house with […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Snapshot highlights banks’ efforts to reduce unnecessary barriers for Māori
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 26 June 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has published a primarily qualitative snapshot that offers a comparison of how banks are working to remove unnecessary barriers to Māori Access to Capital (MA2K). The Māori contribution to the New Zealand economy has grown to […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Closing the gate on Mangapurua winter damage
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 June 2025 Department of Conservation Supervisor Joshua Kilmister says the gate closure affects only larger powered vehicles and the track will remain open for walking and hunting during the winter months. “In wet winter weather, larger vehicles damage track surfaces and drainage channels, affect visitor safety, and make it […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, State Highway 2, Pahiatua
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua on Thursday 15 May. He was 38-year-old Troy Joseph Hawe-Ross, of Palmerston North. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road blocked
Source: New Zealand Police At around 9:50am emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash on Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road. One person is critically injured. The road is partially blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI New Zealand News –

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tech – Avast Makes AI-Driven Scam Defense Available for Free Worldwide
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners & Passion – for Avast Avast debuts Avast Scam Guardian and Scam Guardian Pro as data breaches and scams soar. Auckland, 26 June 2025 – Driven by a commitment to make cutting-edge scam protection available to everyone, Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy and part of Gen (NASDAQ: […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police seek footage of night market assaults
Source: New Zealand Police Police is seeking additional footage as part of the investigation into an alleged stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets. Counties Manukau Police charged a 23-year-old man over the incident, who has been remanded in custody to reappear in court next month. “We are aware a number of people filmed the violent […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Sustainability sees rising strategic importance amid increasing strain on professionals
Source: Sustainable Business Council Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals a compelling picture of a profession which is gaining strategic traction, while grappling with systemic challenges. The report, Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals, delivered by Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment Issues – Another day, another attack on workers’ rights – employers can dock pay of workers who take partial strike action – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s anti-worker agenda has stepped up with the passing into law last night the right for employers to dock the pay of workers who take low level strike action. The Employment Relations (Pay Deductions for Partial Strikes) Amendment Bill allows employers to deduct 10% of a worker’s wage for partial strike action such […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police accept IPCA findings following accidental fall
Source: New Zealand Police Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority following the death of a man in Auckland last year. On 4 November 2024, Police were called to a commercial property on Boston Road after a report of a man becoming agitated towards staff at the address and paramedics. Police officers […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police and Customs bag smuggling ring operating airside
Source: New Zealand Police A joint investigation has unpacked a criminal syndicate’s operation, which allegedly facilitated the smuggling of class A drugs through Auckland Airport. Police and Customs terminated nearly two dozen search warrants on Wednesday across the Auckland region as part of Operation Matata. Eighteen arrests have been made, including nine baggage handlers and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: BNZ offers flexible business loans up to $50,000, approved in minutes
Source: BNZ Statements Small businesses can now access unsecured finance of up to $50,000 with BNZ’s new Merchant Flexi Loan, with approval in as little as three minutes. It offers eligible businesses a simple way to manage cash flow and fuel growth, with no interest and just a one-off fee. Karna Luke, BNZ Executive for […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supermarkets warned about unfair practices
Source: New Zealand Government Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has written to the major supermarkets to restate the basic expectation that they take all steps needed to comply with the Fair Trading Act and ensure Kiwi shoppers are not subjected to misleading price claims.  “Supermarkets have statutory obligations under the Fair Trading Act to ensure that […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Learner Success Community of Practice
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Employability Ecosystems – Part 1: Improving learner outcomes through links to industryDr Roy Priest, Associate Professor at Birmingham City University (BCU), gives an overview of their Employability Ecosystems that improve learner engagement, and support successful graduate outcomes by embedding employability into the curriculum and connecting learners with industry throughout their programme […]

Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia – A10-0110/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia   (2025/2024(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the Commission communication of 30 October 2024 entitled ‘2024 Communication on EU enlargement policy’ (COM(2024)0690), accompanied by the Commission staff working document entitled ‘Georgia 2024 Report’ (SWD(2024)0697), – having regard to the […]

MIL-OSI Europe: JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli – RC-B10-0282/2025/REV1
Source: European Parliament pursuant to Rules 150(5) and 136(4) of the Rules of Procedurereplacing the following motions:B10‑0282/2025 (Verts/ALE)B10‑0287/2025 (Renew)B10‑0289/2025 (S&D)B10‑0290/2025 (PPE)B10‑0295/2025 (ECR) Sebastião Bugalho, Rasa Juknevičienė, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler‑Lima, Tomas Tobé, Miriam Lexmann, Andrey Kovatchev, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Dariusz Joński, Loránt Vincze, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Antonio López‑Istúriz White, Davor Ivo […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Global Nuclear Emergency Exercise Concludes, Testing International Response in Simulated Reactor Accident
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – During the ConvEx-3 (2025) exercise, one of the response measures includes aerial monitoring of the environment. (Photo: J. Jin) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in collaboration with over 75 countries and 10 international organizations, successfully concluded a 36-hour simulation that tested global readiness and response mechanisms to […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Global Nuclear Emergency Exercise Concludes, Testing International Response in Simulated Reactor Accident
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) During the ConvEx-3 (2025) exercise, one of the response measures includes aerial monitoring of the environment. (Photo: J. Jin) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in collaboration with over 75 countries and 10 international organizations, successfully concluded a 36-hour simulation that tested global readiness and response mechanisms to a […]

MIL-OSI Security: Global Nuclear Emergency Exercise Concludes, Testing International Response in Simulated Reactor Accident
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA During the ConvEx-3 (2025) exercise, one of the response measures includes aerial monitoring of the environment. (Photo: J. Jin) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in collaboration with over 75 countries and 10 international organizations, successfully concluded a 36-hour simulation that tested global readiness and response mechanisms to […]

MIL-OSI Security: Record 769 arrests and USD 65 million in illicit pharmaceuticals seized in global bust
Source: Interpol (news and events) 25 June 2025 Operation reveals growing demand for semaglutides and peptides as ‘lifestyle enhancers’ SINGAPORE – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 90 countries has resulted in the seizure of 50.4 million doses of illicit pharmaceuticals worth USD 65 million, highlighting the alarming scale of the global trade in unapproved and counterfeit […]

MIL-OSI: BTC News: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Opens the Door to Early Entry and Long-Term Crypto Gains
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris is opening a rare second window. It’s not a clone. It’s not a fork. And it’s not dependent on hype cycles to hold attention. This is a presale-stage project already distributing tokens through a functioning ecosystem. At $9 per token in phase […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Queen Máxima welcomes partners of world leaders in Rotterdam
Source: Government of the Netherlands Enlarge image A partner programme is a fixed feature of NATO summits. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked the municipality of Rotterdam to organise this programme. Depot of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Mayor Carola Schouten welcomed the guests at the Depot of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, where they received a […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Wallet Adds Digital Key Compatibility for Mercedes-Benz
Source: Samsung Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today announced that Samsung Wallet will support digital key compatibility for Mercedes-Benz vehicles starting in July 2025. With this new integration, Galaxy users1 can now experience a more seamless way to lock, unlock and start their Mercedes-Benz2 vehicle from their smartphone. “We’re excited to bring Mercedes-Benz drivers the incredible […]

MIL-OSI: Bitget Heads to Milan as Sponsor at ETHMilan 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, proudly joins ETHMilan 2025 as the official Viscoti Sponsor, aligned with its expansion strategy in Europe and beyond. Held on June 24 at the iconic Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia in Milan, Italy, ETHMilan brings together […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal, on the margins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands. The prime ministers underscored the strong and dynamic relationship between Canada and Estonia. They discussed opportunities to […]

Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

MIL-OSI: Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Valued at USD 33.45 Billion in 2024, Set to Grow at 4.59% CAGR Through 2032 | AnalystView Market Insights
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Francisco, USA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Electronic Health Records (EHR) market was valued at USD 33,451.20 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.59% from 2025 to 2032. This growth is driven by the global shift toward digital healthcare infrastructure, government mandates for […]

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Albania – A10-0106/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Albania (2025/2017(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part[1], – having regard to Albania’s […]

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina – A10-0108/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina (2025/2018(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina initialled in Dayton on 21 November 1995 and signed in Paris on 14 December 1995 (the Dayton Peace Agreement), – having regard to […]

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part – A10-0111/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT NON-LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part (10724/22 – C10‑0057/2024 – 2022/0184M(NLE)) The European Parliament, – having regard […]

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia – A10-0110/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia   (2025/2024(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the Commission communication of 30 October 2024 entitled ‘2024 Communication on EU enlargement policy’ (COM(2024)0690), accompanied by the Commission staff working document entitled ‘Georgia 2024 Report’ (SWD(2024)0697), – having regard to the […]

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2024 – A10-0112/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2024 (2024/2053(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union, – having regard to Articles 15, 126, 174, 175, 177, 208, 209, 271, 308 and 309 of […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – EU cooperation with OCCRP in the context of USAID termination – E-002383/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer  E-002383/2025to the CommissionRule 144Petr Bystron (ESN) The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) is an influential globalist propaganda network, established in 2007, which maintains close ties with the United States and in the past received substantial funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID). According to […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Briefing – Outlook for the European Council meeting on 26-27 June 2025 – 25-06-2025
Source: European Parliament The European Council meeting on 26-27 June has a full agenda. One year into the new institutional cycle, global affairs have grown tense and unpredictable. Although a discussion on the Middle East was not originally envisaged for the June European Council meeting, the rapidly developing situation in the region will require the […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Enforcement of the EU ban on Russian coal imports and measures to prevent sanctions circumvention through Russian shadow fleet tactics and intermediary countries – E-001313/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Under Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP[1] and Regulation (EU) 833/2014[2], the EU may designate specific vessels for their contribution to Russia’s warfare against Ukraine, including vessels that are part of Russia’s shadow fleet, which seeks to circumvent the EU and Price Cap Coalition’s caps while engaging in deceptive and high-risk shipping practices contrary to international standards. Such […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Djibouti: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
Source: IMF – News in Russian June 25, 2025 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: The Reconciliation Bill Will Give Us More Prosperity and Security
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss the Iran and Israel Conflict and the Reconciliation Package in the Senate. Washington – On Tuesday night, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Ed Henry on Newsmax’s The Briefing to discuss the President’s handling of the Iran […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Djibouti: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: Download logo Djibouti has been navigating regional tensions well, with robust growth, moderate inflation, and recovering reserves. In response to global uncertainties and domestic debt challenges, the authorities plan significant fiscal consolidation, including leveraging state-owned enterprises (SOE) dividends meaningfully, and advancing creditor dialogue. The authorities remain […]

MIL-OSI Russia: V. Zelensky met with D. Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KYIV, June 25 /Xinhua/ — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague /Netherlands/ on […]

MIL-OSI Global: Bombing Iran: has the UN charter failed?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Caleb H. Wheeler, Senior Lecturer in Law, Cardiff University The recent US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites has prompted renewed questions about whether the UN charter’s prohibition on the use of force is meaningful. Considered one of the keystones of international law, article 2(4) of the charter specifically […]

MIL-OSI Global: Will Trump’s high-risk Iran strategy pay dividends at home if the peace deal holds?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor in the Department of Government, University of Essex During Donald Trump’s first term, he made clear that he wanted his foreign policy to be as unpredictable as possible, stating: “I don’t want them to know what I’m thinking.” With the US’s recent attack on Iran, […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Meeting with the leaders of France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom, the NATO Secretary General and the President of Ukraine
Source: Government of Italy (English) Vai al Contenuto Raggiungi il piè di pagina 25 Giugno 2025 Following the NATO Summit in The Hague, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a meeting today with the leaders of France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom, together with the NATO Secretary General and the […]

Trump signals willingness to send Ukraine more Patriot missiles after meeting Zelenskiy
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he would consider supplying Ukraine with more of the Patriot air-defence missiles Kyiv relies on to defend itself from mounting Russian strikes, after meeting his Ukrainian counterpart on Wednesday. Both leaders said the 50-minute meeting on the sidelines of a NATO […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Our support to Ukraine remains unwavering: UK statement to the OSCE
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Our support to Ukraine remains unwavering: UK statement to the OSCE Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference, Head of Security Policy Department, Jason Rheinberg, outlines why the UK remains committed to the OSCE and its principles. Thank you, Mr Chair. I am pleased to be […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow and Kyiv will choose dates for continuing contacts after the implementation of previously reached agreements in Istanbul is completed – D. Peskov
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, June 25 /Xinhua/ — The dates for the continuation of talks between Russia and Ukraine will be determined after the completion of the implementation of the agreements previously reached in Istanbul. Moscow and […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Briefing – State of Play: EU support to Ukraine – 25-06-2025
Source: European Parliament In response to Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, which started in February 2022, the European Union (EU) and its Member States have provided unprecedented financial, military and humanitarian support to Ukraine. According to European Commission figures, Team Europe, consisting of the EU and its Member States, has made available around […]

Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Southland Momentum Grows: Environment Southland Considers Action on Illegal Israeli Settlements after Invercargill Declines – PSNAA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Invercargill Environment Southland agreed today (Wednesday 25th) to commission a staff report considering a procurement policy change to exclude companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The step follows a request by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. It places Environment Southland on […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Hamas says it is committed to working with mediators on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GAZA, June 25 (Xinhua) — Palestinian movement Hamas on Wednesday said it remains actively involved in ongoing mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza […]

MIL-OSI: Compass Diversified Provides an Update on its Financial Statements Amid the Ongoing Investigation into Lugano Holding, Inc.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WESTPORT, Conn., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI”) today disclosed non-reliance on its financial statements for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 amid an ongoing investigation into its subsidiary Lugano Holding, Inc. (“Lugano”). This follows CODI’s May 7 disclosure concerning non-reliance on its 2024 financial statements. As previously disclosed, […]

MIL-OSI Global: How Israel’s domestic crises and Netanyahu’s aim to project power are reshaping the Middle East
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Spyros A. Sofos, Assistant Professor in Global Humanities, Simon Fraser University Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian territory have been widely framed as an act of deterrence or yet another episode in a protracted regional rivalry. Such interpretations overlook the deeper motivations behind Israel’s actions. As a global humanities […]

MIL-Evening Report: Whose story is being told — and why? 4 questions museum visitors should ask themselves this school holidays
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Olli Hellmann, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Waikato The winter school holidays will mean families across Aotearoa New Zealand will be looking for indoor activities to entertain children. With millions of visitors each year, museums focused on the country’s history will inevitably play host to […]

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Albania – A10-0106/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Albania (2025/2017(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part[1], – having regard to Albania’s […]

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part – A10-0111/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT NON-LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part (10724/22 – C10‑0057/2024 – 2022/0184M(NLE)) The European Parliament, – having regard […]

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia – A10-0110/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia   (2025/2024(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the Commission communication of 30 October 2024 entitled ‘2024 Communication on EU enlargement policy’ (COM(2024)0690), accompanied by the Commission staff working document entitled ‘Georgia 2024 Report’ (SWD(2024)0697), – having regard to the […]

MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2024 – A10-0112/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2024 (2024/2053(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union, – having regard to Articles 15, 126, 174, 175, 177, 208, 209, 271, 308 and 309 of […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Promise of gender equality: another case of possible misuse of EU funding in Gaza – E-002605/2024(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The EU has a robust policy in place to monitor and evaluate projects and programmes implemented under its financial support. Independent final evaluations provide information on the results and impact reached and help to inform EU’s programming. They notably systematically include cross-cutting themes of human rights and gender. The specific support to […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: The Reconciliation Bill Will Give Us More Prosperity and Security
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss the Iran and Israel Conflict and the Reconciliation Package in the Senate. Washington – On Tuesday night, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Ed Henry on Newsmax’s The Briefing to discuss the President’s handling of the Iran […]

MIL-OSI Video: Responsibility to Protect, Palestine & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (25 June 2025)
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Secretary-General/Responsibility to Protect Security Council Occupied Palestinian Territory Democratic Republic of the Congo SALIENT 2.0 Day of the Seafarer **Guests SECRETARY-GENERAL/RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT This morning, the Secretary-General was at the General Assembly, where he delivered remarks on the Responsibility to […]

MIL-OSI Video: Secretary General, Palestine, Congo & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (25 June 2025)
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. ——————————— Highlights: Secretary-General/Responsibility to Protect Security Council Occupied Palestinian Territory Democratic Republic of the Congo SALIENT 2.0 Day of the Seafarer **Guests __________________________________________ SECRETARY-GENERAL/RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT This morning, the Secretary-General was at the General Assembly, where he delivered remarks on the […]

MIL-OSI Security: Alleged Perpetrator of Terror Attack in Colorado Charged with Hate Crimes
Source: United States Attorneys General An indictment was unsealed today in Denver charging Mohamed Sabry Soliman with 12 hate crime counts, including nine counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 249 and three counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 844(h), for using Molotov cocktails to attack members of the group “Run for Their Lives” and others […]

Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Tuberville Joins Colleagues in Press Conference on the Golden Dome
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) “We send billions of dollars overseas, and it’s past time that we make an investment in our national security.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) for a press conference to speak on the importance of developing the Golden Dome […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Southland Momentum Grows: Environment Southland Considers Action on Illegal Israeli Settlements after Invercargill Declines – PSNAA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Invercargill Environment Southland agreed today (Wednesday 25th) to commission a staff report considering a procurement policy change to exclude companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The step follows a request by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. It places Environment Southland on […]

MIL-OSI USA: Republican Failure to Follow Their Own Words Endangers Our Democracy
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) Once outraged by President Obama’s proposed attacks on Syria, the GOP is largely silent on Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Iran. Contact:Alexis Torres Washington, D.C.—Following the Trump administration’s abrupt cancellation of a classified Iran-Israel briefing to House lawmakers, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) released […]

MIL-OSI USA: Hoyer Opening Remarks During Full Committee Markup of Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security 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 Homeland Security Bill. Below is a video […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Hamas says it is committed to working with mediators on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GAZA, June 25 (Xinhua) — Palestinian movement Hamas on Wednesday said it remains actively involved in ongoing mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza […]

MIL-OSI Global: How Israel’s domestic crises and Netanyahu’s aim to project power are reshaping the Middle East
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Spyros A. Sofos, Assistant Professor in Global Humanities, Simon Fraser University Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian territory have been widely framed as an act of deterrence or yet another episode in a protracted regional rivalry. Such interpretations overlook the deeper motivations behind Israel’s actions. As a global humanities […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Iran says military commander killed in Israeli airstrike
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TEHRAN, June 25 (Xinhua) — Ali Shadmani, chief of the central staff of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Armed Forces, has died from wounds sustained in an Israeli air […]

MIL-OSI Global: Bombing Iran: has the UN charter failed?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Caleb H. Wheeler, Senior Lecturer in Law, Cardiff University The recent US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites has prompted renewed questions about whether the UN charter’s prohibition on the use of force is meaningful. Considered one of the keystones of international law, article 2(4) of the charter specifically […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is deeply concerned about the worsening situation for children in conflicts around the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Speech The United Kingdom is deeply concerned about the worsening situation for children in conflicts around the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on children and armed conflict. The […]

MIL-OSI USA: Kennedy mocks Putin for abandoning Iran: “With friends like Russia, who needs enemies?”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) Watch Kennedy’s comments here. WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: “Where is Russia? Where is President Putin? I ask that question in light of what’s been happening over the past week in Iran. Where’s Russia? Where’s President […]

MIL-OSI USA News: Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Have Been Obliterated — and Suggestions Otherwise are Fake News
Source: US Whitehouse The world is far safer after President Donald J. Trump’s highly successful, decisive precision strikes against the Iranian regime’s key nuclear facilities. Take it from those who actually know: President Trump: “Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The […]

MIL-OSI Global: What happens next in US-Iran relations will be informed by the two countries’ shared history
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Gregory F. Treverton, Professor of Practice in International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Iranians protest the U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Tehran on June 22, 2025. Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Trump administration’s decision to bomb Iran dramatically marks the now […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: SNP happy to give public money to Israel’s weapons manufacturers
Source: Scottish Greens 25 Jun 2025 External Affairs More in External Affairs Scottish Enterprise are set to continue funding arms companies linked to Israel and Saudi Arabia such as Leonardo, Raytheon and BAE Systems. The move has been condemned by the Scottish Greens as “shameful”. Companies receiving funds through Scottish Enterprise are meant to be […]

MIL-OSI: Beeline Title Among the First to Close Crypto Real Estate Transaction
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Beeline Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: BLNE) the fast-growing digital mortgage platform that shortens the path to homeownership, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Beeline Title holdings, Inc. (“Beeline Title”), has successfully closed what it believes to be among the first to […]

University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Case Opposes Homeland Security Funding Measure That Would Cripple Federal Disaster Assistance To State And Local Governments
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and of its Subcommittee on Homeland Security, voted yesterday in the full committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations measure.   The […]

MIL-OSI Australia: One-size-fits-all approach does not work for autistic adults
Source: 26 June 2025 [embedded content] In a world that is often overwhelming for people with autism, a new study by Australian and US researchers is calling for a rethink in how calming spaces and sensory rooms are designed. Feedback from an online survey of 96 autistic adults around the world reveals some common themes, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Hoyer Leads Hospital Roundtable to Highlight Damage of Trump’s Cuts to Medicaid and Health Care Services
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05) PRINCE FREDERICK, MD — As part of House Democrats’ Save Our Hospitals Week of Action, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted a roundtable with doctors, medical professionals, and hospitals to discuss the implications of Trump and House Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid and health care […]

MIL-Evening Report: From HAL 9000 to M3GAN: what film’s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communication, Western Sydney University © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Filmgoers have long been captivated by stories about robots. We are fascinated by their utopian promise, their superhuman intelligence and, in the case of the cyborg, their often uncanny resemblance to […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Sustainability sees rising strategic importance amid increasing strain on professionals
Source: Sustainable Business Council Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals a compelling picture of a profession which is gaining strategic traction, while grappling with systemic challenges. The report, Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals, delivered by Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and TitletownTech officially open AI Co-Innovation Lab to accelerate manufacturing innovation
Source: Microsoft Headline: Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and TitletownTech officially open AI Co-Innovation Lab to accelerate manufacturing innovation Milwaukee, Wis. — June 25, 2025 — Microsoft Corp., in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and TitletownTech announced on Wednesday the opening of an AI […]

MIL-OSI: Apollo Names Celia Yan as Head of Hybrid for Asia Pacific
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HONG KONG, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Celia Yan has joined the firm as a Partner and Head of Hybrid for Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Yan will lead the expansion of Apollo’s hybrid platform across the region, building on the firm’s momentum in […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a drug safety expert explains
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Terri Levien, Professor of Pharmacy, Washington State University A discredited study published in 1989 first alleged a link between thimerosal and autism. Flavio Coelho/Moment via Getty Images An expert committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines is meeting for the first time since […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Learner Success Community of Practice
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Employability Ecosystems – Part 1: Improving learner outcomes through links to industryDr Roy Priest, Associate Professor at Birmingham City University (BCU), gives an overview of their Employability Ecosystems that improve learner engagement, and support successful graduate outcomes by embedding employability into the curriculum and connecting learners with industry throughout their programme […]

MIL-Evening Report: Yes, Victoria’s efforts to wean households off gas have been dialled back. But it’s still real progress
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trivess Moore, Associate Professor in Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University MirageC/Getty On the question of gas, Victoria’s government faces pressure from many directions. The Bass Strait wells supplying Australia’s most gas-dependent state are running dry. Gas prices shot up in 2020 and have stayed high. […]

MIL-Evening Report: From HAL 9000 to ME3AN: what film’s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communication, Western Sydney University © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Filmgoers have long been captivated by stories about robots. We are fascinated by their utopian promise, their superhuman intelligence and, in the case of the cyborg, their often uncanny resemblance to […]

MIL-Evening Report: ‘I’m not going to give up’: how to help more disadvantaged young people go to uni and TAFE
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lucas Walsh, Professor and Director of the Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice, Monash University Oliver Rossi/ Getty Images On Wednesday, Education Minister Jason Clare hailed an increase in the numbers of Australians starting a university degree. In 2024, there was a 3.7% increase in Australian […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend San Marino on Aligning Citizenship Rights with International Standards, Ask about Temporary Special Measures and Incentives to Encourage Female Employment
Source: United Nations – Geneva The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the combined first to fifth periodic reports of San Marino, with Committee Experts commending the State party on ensuring equal transmission of citizenship for maternal and paternal lines, while raising questions on temporary special measures and […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK signs MOU with Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Zhejiang University to support Zhejiang enterprises in global expansion (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region InvestHK signs MOU with Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Zhejiang University to support Zhejiang enterprises in global expansion       The ​Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau, said, “Hong Kong and Zhejiang have always maintained close ties and are important partners in economic as well as […]

MIL-OSI Global: Autonomous AI systems can help tackle global food insecurity
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Woo Soo Kim, Professor, Mechatronic Systems Engineering & Founding Director, Global Institute for Agritech, Simon Fraser University There is a growing and urgent need to address global food insecurity. This urgency is underscored by reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which states that […]

MIL-OSI: CADDXFPV: The Innovation Leader in FPV Drone Technology
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Shenzhen, China, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the fast-evolving landscape of technology, where drone innovators shine like stars, CADDXFPV stands out as a heavyweight in first-person view (FPV) drone technology and video transmission systems. Founded on August 7, 2017, in Longgang, Shenzhen, this Chinese tech firm has anchored itself in the FPV […]

MIL-OSI Russia: “There is no goal to say what is right. We aim to explore variability.”
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics – Photo: Maxim Melenchenko Works at HSE University International Laboratory of Language Convergence, which focuses on the interaction of languages of different peoples living in regions with a mixed multi-ethnic population. Research by HSE scientists helps to […]

MIL-OSI Global: Learning German has many benefits for young people – and it’s not as hard as its reputation suggests
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Sascha Stollhans, Professor of Language Education and Linguistics, University of Leeds Marienplatz, Munich. frantic00/Shutterstock As the government is exploring a new EU youth mobility scheme and working towards a renewed association with the Erasmus+ programme, a world of opportunity may be opening up once again for young people […]

Khelo India University Games 2025 to be held in Rajasthan this November: Sports Minister Mandaviya
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday announced that Rajasthan will host the fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 in November. The Games will be jointly organised by Poornima University and Rajasthan University in Jaipur. More than 4,000 […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Potential for the development of Russian business education: a meeting with representatives of the VkusVill company was held at the State University of Management
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State – On June 25, 2025, an introductory meeting of the university management with representatives of the VkusVill Joint Stock Company was held at the State University of Management. During the meeting, the founder and co-owner of the Vkusvill retail chain […]

Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: Papua New Guinea police blame overrun system for prison breakouts
By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Police in Papua New Guinea say the country’s overrun courts and prisons are behind mass breakouts from police custody. Chief Superintendent Clement Dala made the comment after 13 detainees escaped on Tuesday in Simbu Province, including eight who were facing murder charges. Dala said an auxiliary policeman who […]

MIL-Evening Report: Stable public housing in the first year of life boosts children’s wellbeing years down the track – new research
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jaimie Monk, Research Fellow, Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Phil Walter/Getty Images New Zealand’s unaffordable housing market means low-income families face big constraints on their accommodation options. This involves often accepting housing that is insecure, cold, damp or in unsuitable neighbourhoods. But little is known about […]

MIL-Evening Report: From HAL 9000 to M3GAN: what film’s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communication, Western Sydney University © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Filmgoers have long been captivated by stories about robots. We are fascinated by their utopian promise, their superhuman intelligence and, in the case of the cyborg, their often uncanny resemblance to […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a drug safety expert explains
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Terri Levien, Professor of Pharmacy, Washington State University A discredited study published in 1989 first alleged a link between thimerosal and autism. Flavio Coelho/Moment via Getty Images An expert committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines is meeting for the first time since […]

MIL-Evening Report: Yes, Victoria’s efforts to wean households off gas have been dialled back. But it’s still real progress
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trivess Moore, Associate Professor in Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University MirageC/Getty On the question of gas, Victoria’s government faces pressure from many directions. The Bass Strait wells supplying Australia’s most gas-dependent state are running dry. Gas prices shot up in 2020 and have stayed high. […]

MIL-Evening Report: From HAL 9000 to ME3AN: what film’s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communication, Western Sydney University © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Filmgoers have long been captivated by stories about robots. We are fascinated by their utopian promise, their superhuman intelligence and, in the case of the cyborg, their often uncanny resemblance to […]

MIL-OSI Global: How Israel’s domestic crises and Netanyahu’s aim to project power are reshaping the Middle East
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Spyros A. Sofos, Assistant Professor in Global Humanities, Simon Fraser University Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian territory have been widely framed as an act of deterrence or yet another episode in a protracted regional rivalry. Such interpretations overlook the deeper motivations behind Israel’s actions. As a global humanities […]

MIL-OSI Global: What is reconciliation − the legislative shortcut Republicans are using to push through their ‘Big Beautiful Bill’?
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Linda J. Bilmes, Daniel Patrick Moynihan Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Public Finance, Harvard Kennedy School Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks with reporters about the reconciliation process to advance President Donald Trump’s spending and tax bill on June 3, 2025. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The word […]

MIL-Evening Report: 500,000 Australians live with mental illness but don’t qualify for the NDIS. A damning new report says they need more support
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sebastian Rosenberg, Associate Professor, Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, and Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney stellalevi/Getty Half a million Australians are living with moderate to severe mental illness, but they don’t qualify for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and cannot access the support […]

MIL-Evening Report: Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300km of Pacific Ocean
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hsiao-chun Hung, Senior Research Fellow, School of Culture, History & Language, Australian National University Ritidian beach, Guam. Hsiao-chun Hung In a new study published today in Science Advances, my colleagues and I have uncovered the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands – at an ancient […]

MIL-Evening Report: New climate reporting rules start on July 1. Many companies are not ready for the change
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachel Baird, Senior Lecturer , University of Tasmania PaeGAG/Shutterstock A new financial year starts on July 1. For Australia’s large companies, that means new rules on climate-related disclosures come into force. These requirements are the culmination of years of planning to ensure companies disclose climate-related risks and […]

MIL-Evening Report: ‘I’m not going to give up’: how to help more disadvantaged young people go to uni and TAFE
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lucas Walsh, Professor and Director of the Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice, Monash University Oliver Rossi/ Getty Images On Wednesday, Education Minister Jason Clare hailed an increase in the numbers of Australians starting a university degree. In 2024, there was a 3.7% increase in Australian […]

MIL-Evening Report: Whose story is being told — and why? 4 questions museum visitors should ask themselves this school holidays
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Olli Hellmann, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Waikato The winter school holidays will mean families across Aotearoa New Zealand will be looking for indoor activities to entertain children. With millions of visitors each year, museums focused on the country’s history will inevitably play host to […]

MIL-OSI Global: Autonomous AI systems can help tackle global food insecurity
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Woo Soo Kim, Professor, Mechatronic Systems Engineering & Founding Director, Global Institute for Agritech, Simon Fraser University There is a growing and urgent need to address global food insecurity. This urgency is underscored by reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which states that […]

MIL-OSI Global: Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Amina Yousaf, Associate Head, Early Childhood Studies, University of Guelph-Humber Transitions, even positive ones, can be tough on children. (kahar erbol/Unsplash) As the school year wraps up, many children are keen for summer break. Summer means sunshine, and hopefully popsicles and lots of playtime. But for many families, […]

MIL-OSI Global: The South African apartheid movement’s close relationship with the American right – then and now
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Daniel Conway, Reader in Politics and International Studies, University of Westminster The allegations of a “white genocide” against Afrikaner farmers that emerged during the tense Oval Office meeting between the US president, Donald Trump, and South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, on May 21 shocked many around the world. […]

MIL-OSI Global: Alasdair Gray: unseen artworks offer insight into a profoundly creative and original artist
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Blane Savage, Lecturer in MA Creative Media Practice and BA(Hons) Graphic Art & Moving Image, University of the West of Scotland Artist, writer, playwright, illustrator – and the man who made the Oscar-winning film Poor Things possible – Alasdair Gray was one of Scotland’s great creative polymaths and […]

MIL-OSI Global: Bombing Iran: has the UN charter failed?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Caleb H. Wheeler, Senior Lecturer in Law, Cardiff University The recent US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites has prompted renewed questions about whether the UN charter’s prohibition on the use of force is meaningful. Considered one of the keystones of international law, article 2(4) of the charter specifically […]

MIL-OSI Global: People with severe diabetes cured in small stem cell trial
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Craig Beall, Senior Lecturer in Experimental Diabetes, University of Exeter A man having his continuous glucose monitor checked by his doctor. Halfpoint/Shutterstock The cure for diabetes is a life free from daily insulin injections. Based on that criterion, ten out of 12 people (83%) in a new clinical […]

MIL-OSI Global: ‘Upcycled’ food is on the rise – here’s what you need to know
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Simona Grasso, Assistant Professor & Ad Astra Fellow in Food Science and Nutrition, University College Dublin Wonky veg are ‘upcycled’ from the dustbin. Civil/Shutterstock Whether customers are pleased to hear it or not, firms are selling “upcycled” food to tackle food waste internationally. Food with ingredients that were […]

Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 26, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: Case Opposes Homeland Security Funding Measure That Would Cripple Federal Disaster Assistance To State And Local Governments
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and of its Subcommittee on Homeland Security, voted yesterday in the full committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations measure.   The […]

MIL-OSI: Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Valued at USD 33.45 Billion in 2024, Set to Grow at 4.59% CAGR Through 2032 | AnalystView Market Insights
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Francisco, USA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Electronic Health Records (EHR) market was valued at USD 33,451.20 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.59% from 2025 to 2032. This growth is driven by the global shift toward digital healthcare infrastructure, government mandates for […]

MIL-OSI: Acceleware Announces RF XL 2.0
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acceleware® Ltd. (“Acceleware” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: AXE), a leading innovator of cutting-edge radio frequency (“RF”) power-to-heat technologies targeting process heat for critical minerals, amine regeneration (for carbon capture and other applications), and enhanced oil production, is pleased to announce details of the next […]

MIL-OSI USA: Beyer Statement on Proposed Plans to Relocate HUD and NSF Headquarters
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement after Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, and Commissioner of the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service Michael Peters announced plans to relocate the Department of Housing […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tech – Avast Makes AI-Driven Scam Defense Available for Free Worldwide
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners & Passion – for Avast Avast debuts Avast Scam Guardian and Scam Guardian Pro as data breaches and scams soar. Auckland, 26 June 2025 – Driven by a commitment to make cutting-edge scam protection available to everyone, Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy and part of Gen (NASDAQ: […]

MIL-OSI USA: Hoyer Opening Remarks During Full Committee Markup of Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security 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 Homeland Security Bill. Below is a video […]

MIL-OSI USA: Hoyer Opening Remarks During Briefing on Trump Administration’s Cuts to the Internal Revenue Service with Former IRS Commissioners
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered opening remarks at a briefing on the consequences of the Trump Administration’s cuts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Below is a video of the full briefing and a transcript of his opening remarks:  […]

MIL-Evening Report: From HAL 9000 to M3GAN: what film’s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communication, Western Sydney University © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Filmgoers have long been captivated by stories about robots. We are fascinated by their utopian promise, their superhuman intelligence and, in the case of the cyborg, their often uncanny resemblance to […]

MIL-OSI: Clairvest Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX: CVG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2025 and events which occurred subsequent to year end. (All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) Highlights March 31, 2025 book value was $1,251.6 million or […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Sustainability sees rising strategic importance amid increasing strain on professionals
Source: Sustainable Business Council Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals a compelling picture of a profession which is gaining strategic traction, while grappling with systemic challenges. The report, Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals, delivered by Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland […]

MIL-OSI USA: June 25th, 2025

Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Course & Fully Implement Broadband
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, and U.S. Representative Terese Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) joined over 40 of their colleagues to send a letter calling on U.S.  […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and TitletownTech officially open AI Co-Innovation Lab to accelerate manufacturing innovation
Source: Microsoft Headline: Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and TitletownTech officially open AI Co-Innovation Lab to accelerate manufacturing innovation Milwaukee, Wis. — June 25, 2025 — Microsoft Corp., in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and TitletownTech announced on Wednesday the opening of an AI […]

MIL-OSI: ABeam Consulting (USA) Ltd. and Millennium EBS Establish Strategic Collaborations to Expedite ISO 20022 Implementation
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ABeam Consulting (USA) Ltd. (“ABeam US”) and Millennium EBS, a BlueOne Card Inc. subsidiary, have announced a strategic collaboration under a newly signed Master Services Agreement (MSA) to jointly promote the Millennium EBS Payment Hub: ISO 20022 Transformer. This collaboration brings together ABeam’s deep expertise in business […]

MIL-OSI USA: SASC Chairman Roger Wicker Releases Updated Text of Defense Reconciliation Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker WASHINGTON –?U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today unveiled updated legislative text of the defense reconciliation bill. The House and Senate Armed Services Committees developed this legislation in close coordination with the White House and Department of Defense […]

MIL-OSI USA: Hawley, Hassan, Kelly Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospital Cybersecurity
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) reintroduced the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, which directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals […]

MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider Turner, Wright Nominations
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito [embedded content] To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner to be […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senators Markey and Cassidy Celebrate Committee Passage of Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Legislation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Washington (June 25, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today celebrated the unanimous passage of their Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) through the Commerce Committee. The […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Sherrill and Harshbarger Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Prescription Information
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) reintroduced the bipartisan Prescription Information Modernization Act, legislation designed to update how prescribing information (PI) is distributed to pharmacists and physicians. This long-overdue reform would allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Aftermath of Iran Strikes, Reed Urges Trump Admin. to Strengthen Cybersecurity
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. cyber officials and private experts are warning that Iran and Iran-linked groups may try to target the U.S. with a range of cyberattacks that could cause serious damage and disruption to private and public sector interests.  In the wake […]

MIL-OSI USA: Latta’s Bills to Unleash American Energy & Power AI Approved By Energy and Commerce Committee
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio) Latta’s Bills to Unleash American Energy & Power AI Approved By Energy and Commerce Committee Washington, June 25, 2025 Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved two bills introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) to unleash American energy as artificial intelligence […]