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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Business is buzzing in Porirua

    Source: Porirua City Council

    Porirua’s commitment to business has meant a busy schedule of activities and events this year.
    While the sold-out BizFest 2025: Kōpū i te pae – Light up the Horizon will be a great opportunity to learn, network and connect, there are a number of other events in Porirua to help boost businesses.
    BizFest is at Te Rauparaha Arena on 1 July, with double Olympic gold winner, Dame Valerie Adams, and Black Grace founder and director Neil Ieremia among the speakers.
    With an awesome lineup of sessions and kōrero, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says it will be a fantastic day for the city’s business sector.
    “Porirua is a great place to do business and with the events we have on the calendar now, it means our city is humming. We’re always looking to keep moving forward,” she says.
    A new pop-up initiative – BizHub – will kick off at Kai Tahi from 1 August. BizHub aims to keep the momentum from BizFest going and bring the business community together every second Friday, as a hub for advice, connections and support.
    “BizFest and BizHub are both collaborations between Porirua City Council and Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and it’s a partnership approach that’s focusing on uplifting and connecting Porirua businesses,” Mayor Baker says.
    Earlier this month the Love Local Expo showcased the best of our local products, services, crafts and community services – with more than 130 stalls and thousands of people coming through the Arena on 7 June.
    Other events coming up on the calendar are Visa Wellington on a Plate and the ever-popular ChoctoberFest.
    Visa WOAP will be held from 1-31 August in Porirua and there’ll be outstanding burger creations to tempt your tastebuds from businesses across Porirua. It’s not to be missed.
    ChoctoberFest is always a sweet spot with Porirua locals, visitors and businesses. In 2024, the third year of the festival, 20 cafes, eateries and bars took part. More than 13,000 baked treats and drinks were consumed in October, pumping $131,000 into the Porirua economy.
    “What I love about the events that we host now for businesses is that they’re not just for residents, but they attract visitors to our city,” Mayor Baker says.
    Also coming up is a three-day Bizezi Spark Programme on 30 and 31 July and 1 August. It’s a hands-on business incubator programme, for those thinking about starting a business or wanting to build stronger foundations. You’ll work with experts over three days to shape your business plan and set yourself up for success.
    Later in the month, on 20 August, there’s a subsidised half-day workshop Business Growth and Resilience through the Circular Economy, where you can learn how the circular economy can unlock new revenue streams, reduce costs, and future-proof your business.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: BusinessNZ Planning Forecast: Improving forecast for some areas

    Source: BusinessNZ

    The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June quarter indicates the NZ economy will likely grow at nearly 3% by 2027, however it is facing strong headwinds caused by international and domestic issues.
    BusinessNZ economist John Pask says the uncertain, rapidly-changing international environment is affecting New Zealand’s trade and economic prospects.
    “Not just war and threats of war, but also threats to trade and the international trade rules-based order are bringing uncertainty and caution.
    “NZ is a trading nation, linked to the rest of the world by key markets, supply chains and global investment flows, and vulnerable to economic shocks and international tensions. Forecasts of future growth will be heavily conditional on world events,” Mr Pask said.
    “Domestically, there is some good news, as statistics indicate GDP improvement, inflation is still contained, lower interest rates are reducing the pressure on businesses and households, dairy and meat prices are positive, and the Government’s moves to allow greater deductions on business purchases and address poor regulation are all positive.”
    The BusinessNZ Economic Conditions Index (ECI), a measure of NZ’s major economic indicators, sits at 8 for the June 2025 quarter, an improvement of 2 on the previous quarter, and an improvement of 12 on a year ago.
    An ECI reading above 0 indicates that economic conditions are generally improving overall; below 0 means economic conditions are generally declining.
    The full BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June quarter is on www.businessnz.org.nz.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Marine Environment – Latest trawl bycatch numbers “a grim wake-up call” – Greenpeace

    Source: Greenpeace

    The latest fisheries bycatch data paints a grim picture, with trawlers hauling up thousands of kilograms of coral and killing hundreds of fur seals and seabirds over a 12 month period. The bycatch deaths include 108 Salvin’s albatross, which are at high risk of extinction.
    The figures from the Ministry for Primary Industries reveal that from April 2024 to March 2025, the New Zealand bottom trawling fleet dragged up over 8,300kg of protected coral, which is crucial to deep sea habitats and supports a huge range of ocean life.Over the same one-year period, 1092 seabirds, including 395 albatross, were killed by trawlers. Of those, 108 were Salvin’s albatross, a middle-sized mollyhawk which are listed as “nationally critical,” meaning they face an immediate high risk of extinction. The primary threat to Salvin’s is industrial fishing.
    Just over 270 mammals also died in trawl nets. This included 25 dolphins and 239 fur seals, which are already dying in unusual numbers due to starvation, as climate change and industrial fishing put pressure on their food supply.All these figures are self-reported interactions with protected species made by fishers to MPI.
    Greenpeace oceans campaigner Juan Parada calls these figures “an urgent wake-up call”.
    “The New Zealand bottom trawling industry is one of the greatest threats to ocean health. Year after year, the trawling fleet bulldozes ocean ecosystems, threatens already endangered species and smashes vital coral habitats which take centuries to form”, says Parada”And while the seafood industry keeps insisting that such destruction is rare, the data shows otherwise. From the corals of the deep to the dolphins, fur seals and albatross that die as collateral damage in trawl nets every year, the cost of bottom trawling is too high.
    “The government can no longer be complicit in the devastation this industry is inflicting on the oceans. We need an immediate ban on bottom trawling on seamounts and vulnerable areas, as well as a commitment to establish marine sanctuaries on the high seas before it’s too late.” “New Zealanders care deeply about the ocean and want to see it thrive. Bottom trawling is a major threat to healthy oceans, and it is time New Zealand finally abandoned this indefensible, archaic practice.” Bottom trawling is a destructive and indiscriminate fishing method that involves dragging large, heavy nets along the seafloor and over seamounts to catch fish.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and Govt Funding – Funding hike shows benefit of collective voice for general practice

    Source: GenPro

    A potential 13 percent increase in funding for general practice shows the benefit of a strong collective voice that supports family doctors and face-to-face consultations in our communities, says GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers.

    The government announced today a 6.4 percent increase for general practice funding to reflect increasing costs, an uplift additional to a previously announced $95 million boost.

    “Combining these would contribute a nine percent uplift in base capitation funding (with conditions) and an up to 13 percent total funding increase in the year ending June 2026, a level that is welcome and will help ‘steady the ship’,” says Dr Chambers.

    “While not all general practice can access the $95 million, the overall increase is a marked improvement from previous years.

    “It shows the Government is listening to GenPro, which called before the Budget for a minimum 10 percent increase to stabilise the viability of family doctors so they could continue to operate.

    “Hon Simeon Brown is the first health minister in successive governments to have delivered a much-needed increase in funding, and we thank him for it.”

    However, after years of under investment by successive governments, general practice will need another 10 percent or more increase in investment next year for it to stay viable, warns Dr Chambers.

    “While the increase announced today will aid retention it will do nothing to encourage recruitment of new general practitioners. This will require long-term solutions with greater support than that offered today
    .
    “To put the funding boost into context, general practice will receive about $1.5 billion or just five percent of the $31 billion health budget. A 10 percent uplift was urgently required for 2025/26 just to catch up and maintain existing services, and more investment will be needed in later years.”

    Dr Chambers said the investment recognised the collective advocacy by GenPro members, who are owners and providers of general practices and urgent care centres throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

    For more information visit  www.genpro.org.nz

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Māori Organisations Condemn Destiny Church’s Attacks on Faith-based Communities

    Source: Toitū Te Tiriti and Kaiāwhina Aotearoa


    Toitū Te Tiriti and Kaiāwhina Aotearoa unequivocally condemn the abhorrent actions of Destiny Church targeting faith communities in Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday, 21 June. 

    “This was not a protest. It was a calculated media stunt that caused harm to many communities across Aotearoa,” stated Arama Rata, spokesperson for Kaiāwhina – a group that provides community care at protests in Tāmaki Makaurau.

    On Saturday afternoon, Destiny Church members marched down Queen Street, led by Brian Tamaki. During the march, Destiny affiliates desecrated flags representing Buddhist, Sikh, Muslim, Palestinian and Rainbow communities, while spouting hateful rhetoric and performing haka.

    Spokesperson for Toitū Te Tiriti Eru Kapa-Kingi criticised the action stating “this action was not rooted in our tikanga,” as, “haka should not be misused to disrespect and attack others – all peoples have mana and tapu.”

    “The leaders of Destiny should be ashamed in using whānau who are still finding themselves to push their own hate politics” Eru also said. 

    Public displays of vitriol are known to create the conditions for physical violence. The Royal Commission into the March 15 terror attacks warned explicitly about this trajectory. “When communities are openly targeted in this way in our streets, it demands our immediate action,” Rata stated.

    She continued, “We reject the actions of Destiny Church. They do not represent Māori. Brian Tamaki’s stated goal to rule New Zealand as the head of Christian nationalist state is fundamentally opposed to our Māori liberation movement, and should not be tolerated.”

    Kapa-Kingi concluded, “During the Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti, we were honoured to march side by side with Tangata Tiriti of all faiths who came to show their support for Māori and to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi. To our whānau who are Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu, Palestinian, Rainbow and Takatāpui, we see you and commit to standing by you against violence.”

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: [Invitation] Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: The Ultra Experience Is Ready To Unfold

    Source: Samsung

    For years, Samsung Electronics has designed its devices around what people truly need, such as better performance, sharper cameras and smarter ways to stay connected. And, with Galaxy AI, it goes beyond what devices can do — it’s about how people interact with them.
     
    As AI rapidly becomes the new user interface, it’s redefining our relationship with technology. No longer just a collection of apps and tools, the smartphone is evolving into a smart companion that understands user intent and responds in real time. This transformation moves us from reaction to anticipation — where, as AI becomes the UI, intent becomes instant.
     
    The next-generation Galaxy devices are being reimagined around a new AI-powered interface, supported by breakthrough hardware built to unlock their full potential. This future is already unfolding, and the best of Galaxy AI and Samsung craftsmanship is about to be unveiled.
     
    On July 9, Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York — a borough with an extraordinary spirit and a distinctive history. Brooklyn is where visionary thinking and bold ideas shape the future, so it’s only fitting that Samsung unveils the latest and greatest additions to the Galaxy portfolio in a place known for its culture, creativity and collaboration. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom India, and Samsung India’s YouTube channel beginning at 07:30 pm IST.
     
    Stay tuned and make sure to visit news.samsung.com/in for all upcoming teasers, trailers and updates ahead of Unpacked 2025.
     
    

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Warm-ups, layered clothes, recovery: 4 tips to exercise safely in the cold

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Harry Banyard, Senior Lecturer in Exercise and Sports Science, Swinburne University of Technology

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    Temperatures have dropped in many parts of Australia which means runners, cyclists, rowers, hikers, or anyone physically active outside need to take extra precautions to stay safe and exercise in relative comfort.

    Cold environments can also include high winds and water exposure, which present unique physiological, psychological and logistical challenges that can turn people off exercising.

    While exercising in the cold does not typically increase injury risk, certain conditions can lead to a drop in whole body temperature (hypothermia) and impaired exercise performance.

    One advantage to exercising in the cold is that it often feels easier, since the body perceives lower exertion levels compared to performing the same task in hot environments.

    While it’s sometimes tempting to rug up and stay indoors when temperatures plummet, here are some tips for exercising in cold conditions.

    1. Wear layers

    Start exercising in a slightly chilled state (if you’re warm when you begin, take a layer off).

    Strip down one layer as you warm up to avoid overheating and excessive sweating, which can lead to chilling later as you cool down.

    Clothing recommendations include:

    • inner (base) layer: wear a lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric (such as polyester) as a base layer to keep sweat away from your skin
    • middle (insulating) layer: add a fleece or thermal layer if temperatures are close to freezing
    • outer layer: a windproof, water-resistant jacket is essential in wet, windy or snowy conditions
    • additional considerations: for hands and feet, wear gloves and opt for polyester socks. A beanie or headband is great for the head and ears because you lose a significant amount of heat from your head.

    2. Warming up is crucial

    In cold conditions, your muscles may take longer to warm up and may be at a greater risk of injury due to reduced blood flow (vasoconstriction), reduced flexibility and slower reaction times.

    Spend about ten minutes (perhaps indoors) performing a structured warm-up. This should include dynamic stretches and exercises such as push-ups, leg swings, lunges, calf raises, squats and high knees before heading out.

    This will help enhance blood flow, increase tissue temperature and improve your joints’ range of motion.

    No matter what exercise type you choose, start slowly and gradually progress your intensity.

    3. Be aware of the risks

    Depending on the mode of activity, outdoor exercise can be riskier during winter due to slippery surfaces and reduced visibility.

    If you are walking or running, shorten your steps and stride length when it’s wet to maintain control and prevent slips and falls.

    If you are cycling, avoid sharp turns or sudden stops. Stick to well-lit areas and paths and try to exercise during daylight hours if possible.

    Also, consider wearing bright or reflective clothing at night or in foggy conditions.

    4. The importance of recovery

    Spend a few minutes at the end of your workout for active recovery (walking and stretching) which helps prevent blood pooling and inflammation in the feet, while bringing the body’s systems back to homeostasis (resting breathing and heart rate).

    When it’s extremely cold, get indoors immediately because your body temperature drops fast once you stop moving.

    Change out of any damp clothes and have a warm shower or bath as soon as possible to help regulate body temperature and prevent hypothermia. Be aware of signs of hypothermia, which include shivering, slurred speech, cold pale skin and poor coordination, among others.

    Other tips to consider

    If it’s nearing or below 0°C with wind chill or rain or snow, perhaps opt for an indoor mode of exercise such as treadmill running, stationary cycling or cross-training to avoid unnecessary risks such as hypothermia, non-freezing cold injuries (such as trenchfoot) or freezing cold injuries (frostbite).

    To ensure adequate hydration, it is recommended to consume about 500ml of fluid two hours before exercise and to continue to drink during and after exercising.

    If you do brave the cold to exercise outside, is still advisable to wear sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) on exposed skin during the day, since ultra violet radiation can still pass through clouds and is not related to temperature.

    Overall, exercise in the cold can be safe and enjoyable with the right precautions and planning.

    Harry Banyard does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Warm-ups, layered clothes, recovery: 4 tips to exercise safely in the cold – https://theconversation.com/warm-ups-layered-clothes-recovery-4-tips-to-exercise-safely-in-the-cold-255223

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Cassidy Unveils Discussion Draft Expressing Support for Digital Assets

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy
    WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a discussion draft of his resolution expressing support for digital assets, blockchain technology, U.S.-led innovation in payments, and a corresponding tax regime tailored to digital assets.
    “It is in America’s national security interest to remain the safest and most attractive place to build and use blockchain-based technologies,” said Dr. Cassidy. “The U.S. has led in increasing access to financial innovation to all Americans and everyone in the world.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Bicameral Spotlight Forum With State AGs On Democrats’ Legal Fight Against Trump’s Lawlessness

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin
    June 23, 2025
    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a bicameral spotlight forum entitled “Defending the Rights of the People: States and Congressional Allies Fight Back Against Trump’s Constitutional Abuses,” with a panel of Democratic state Attorneys General who are combatting the Trump Administration’s egregious and unlawful actions through litigation. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08) is leading the forum with Durbin.
    Key quotes:
    “Our country is currently facing several catastrophic challenges that the Trump Administration is ignoring or exacerbating in favor of fomenting a domestic political crisis through their lawless and cruel directives—and unfortunately, Congressional Republicans have been willing to ignore.”
    “The last two weeks alone have tragically illustrated this. President Trump ordered an unprecedented deployment of the U.S. military in Los Angeles and federal agents shoved and handcuffed our colleague, Senator Padilla, while he was trying to get answers for these abuses. Days later, a horrific political assassination occurred in Minnesota… But instead of focusing on the problem at hand, our Republican counterparts are insulating the Administration from scrutiny.”
    “This lack of oversight and accountability would not stand when I was Chair of the Committee on this side. I constantly fought for agency oversight and accountability from a Democratic administration. To take just a few examples of issues that we should be addressing at the moment: The Trump Administration has removed dozens of senior officials with decades of national security experience and placed a 22-year-old recent college graduate with no threat prevention experience in charge of our primary terrorism prevention center… The Justice and Homeland Security Departments have diverted thousands of law enforcement agents away from combating drug trafficking, terrorism, violent crimes against children, cybercrimes, and gun violence to participate in a mass deportation campaign.”
    “In addition to the Administration openly violating and denouncing the rule of law, President Trump and his allies have also persisted in lodging unprecedented and unacceptable attacks on the federal judiciary. In one particularly egregious example on Memorial Day, the President referred to members of the bench as ‘USA hating judges’ and ‘monsters who want our country to go to hell.’”
    “The lawlessness of this Administration is having damaging effects on the rights, liberties, and pocketbooks of everybody. And in this disturbing environment, many Americans have no greater ally than their states’ Attorneys General, who are engaged in multi-pronged efforts to protect the Constitution, the public interest, and hold the federal government to account. They are protecting the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, challenging unlawful detention procedures, and fighting the Administration’s refusal to disperse funds appropriated by Congress.”
    “I appreciate the work that state Attorneys General have done to defend our constituents. I want to continue that partnership today.”
    Video of Durbin’s opening statement is available here.
    Audio of Durbin’s opening statement is available here.
    With President Trump’s increasing attacks on our constitutional order and failure to confront political violence, the legislative branch and state governments must step in and do everything in their power to defend the rule of law and protect the American people.
    During today’s hearing, lawmakers will hear firsthand testimony from Democratic Attorneys General from across the country leading this fight on behalf of their constituents and the American people, including: Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Massachusetts; Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minnesota; Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Illinois; and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, New Jersey.
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  • MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Questions State Attorneys General At Bicameral Spotlight Forum On Democrats’ Legal Fight Against Trump’s Lawlessness

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

    June 23, 2025

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned state Attorneys General at a bicameral spotlight forum entitled “Defending the Rights of the People: States and Congressional Allies Fight Back Against Trump’s Constitutional Abuses,” with a panel of Democratic state Attorneys General who are combatting the Trump Administration’s egregious and unlawful actions through litigation. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08) led the forum with Durbin.

    Durbin first questioned the Attorneys General about the Trump Administration abusing due process, specifically regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) mass deportation efforts. During his questioning, Durbin recounted a visit he made to an immigration court on Friday in Chicago to see firsthand what is happening during these immigration hearings.

    “We know what’s happening in some of these cases—these people [immigrants] are appearing for hearings and the federal government—ICE—is standing up and saying ‘we’re dismissing the charges against this individual so there’s no case to consider,’ and at that point, [ICE] detain[s] them and deport[s] them to some country they once lived. There was that fear in the courtroom… This is [a] clear abandonment of basic due process…  These are people who are trying to follow the law of America and get their day in court… I would like to ask each of you—have you run into similar issues of due process in your state and have any suggestions on what we [Congress] ought to be doing?” Durbin asked.

    Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul responded that as a child of Haitian immigrants, he went through the immigration process himself. He continued to say that it is “unconscionable” what ICE is doing to the immigrants who are complying with the immigration process and responding to notices to appear in court and then are detained. He continued to say that it is the “furthest thing from due process.” AG Raoul also stated that he is defending the Trust Act in Illinois—which makes “certain that our law enforcement resources are not misused for immigration enforcement.”

    Durbin has criticized the Trump Administration’s ongoing abuse of immigrants to attack the fundamental rights of all Americans. The United States Constitution lays out certain fundamental principles that define our country, including freedom of speech, due process, and the separation of powers. This Administration has used immigration to attempt to undermine our constitutional order and the rule of law, including— unprecedented attacks on due process.

    Durbin then noted what he is hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearings and how Trump Administration nominees are responding to questions about the separation of powers and their oath to the Constitution. 

    “If you follow the questioning that’s been asked of judicial nominees over the last two decades—and I’ve served on the Senate Judiciary [Committee] during that period of time—it has changed dramatically under the Trump Administration. We are now asking nominees to the Department of Justice, even nominees to the bench, whether or not they believe an executive [branch official] has to follow a court order or whether they can defy a court order. That is so fundamental to due process and the rule of law,” said Durbin.

    Video of Durbin’s questions in Committee is available here.

    Audio of Durbin’s questions in Committee is available here.

    With President Trump’s increasing attacks on our constitutional order and failure to confront political violence, the legislative branch and state governments must step in and do everything in their power to defend the rule of law and protect the American people.

    During today’s hearing, the lawmakers heard firsthand testimony from Democratic Attorneys General from across the country leading this fight on behalf of their constituents and the American people, including: Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Massachusetts; Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minnesota; Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Illinois; and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, New Jersey.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Environment – Brand new Stats NZ groundwater reporting highlights serious risk to public from Govt proposal to weaken freshwater protections

    Source: Choose Clean Water – Tom Kay


    Stats NZ’s latest groundwater reporting shows New Zealanders are already at risk from contaminated drinking water sources and highlights the threat to the public should the Government continue with its proposals to weaken policy that protects freshwater, says campaign group Choose Clean Water.


    “The Government is consulting on plans to remove the prioritisation of the health of waterways and protection of drinking water sources in current freshwater policy and instead change it to give power to commercial polluters of freshwater. 


    “Given the state of our groundwater, where many of our communities draw their drinking water from, this Government proposal will inevitably increase the health risks to people. It’s unbelievably irresponsible.” says Choose Clean Water spokesperson Tom Kay.


    The new Stats NZ groundwater quality reporting presents monitoring data for groundwater sites across the country between 2019 and 2024. It shows the Maximum Allowable Values for New Zealand drinking water were exceeded at least once between April 2019 and March 2024 at 45.1 percent of sites (450 of 998) for E. coli and 12.4 percent of sites (146 of 1173) for nitrate. 

    Almost half of the monitoring sites show likely or very likely increasing tr

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Federated Farmers call on Minister Watts to rule out yet another tax

    Source: Federated Farmers

    Federated Farmers is calling on the Revenue Minister to rule out yet another tax, this time a controversial Inland Revenue proposal hitting the not-for-profit sector.
    Under the proposal, organisations like Federated Farmers would be taxed on their membership subscription income for the first time.
    “We’re calling on Simon Watts to move quickly and categorically take this off the table,” Federated Farmers board member Richard McIntyre says.
    “This is not a routine tax consultation – this is a significant new interpretation that overturns 20 years of settled practice.”
    Ideally, Inland Revenue would withdraw its draft interpretation but, failing that, the Minister must step in, McIntyre says.
    “This isn’t a minor tweak – it’s a fundamental shift in how the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) interprets the law.
    “It would have serious consequences for New Zealand’s not-for-profit sector.”
    Under current practice, not-for-profits structured as mutual associations – organisations set up to serve their members rather than make a profit – aren’t taxed on income they receive from members.
    This principle, known as mutuality, is based on the idea that a group of people cannot make profit from dealing with themselves.
    However, IRD is proposing that if a not-for-profit is constitutionally prohibited from distributing profits to members, as most are, its member income should be taxed.
    “This would pull the rug out from under about 9000 not-for profits, advocacy groups, professional associations, unions, community organisations, and political parties who rely on membership fees to fund their operations,” McIntyre says.
    “This is not just about Federated Farmers – it’s sector-wide and is creating huge concern.”
    The IRD’s draft relies heavily on an Australian legal precedent – the Coleambally Irrigation case – which found mutuality does not apply when there is a legal bar on profit distribution.
    But Federated Farmers argues this is a poor precedent to import into New Zealand, noting that Australia’s Parliament had to step in and reverse it with legislation after significant backlash.
    New Zealand’s not-for-profit framework is different – but the harm from adopting this interpretation would create exactly the same confusion and harm, McIntyre says.
    Federated Farmers’ submission urges the IRD Commissioner to withdraw the proposal and reaffirm the non-taxable status of genuine mutual income.
    “Ultimately, this is now a political question. The Government cannot allow the Inland Revenue to unilaterally rewrite tax policy that affects thousands of organisations,” McIntyre says.
    “This is why the Minister needs to rule this out publicly. Tax policy decisions of this magnitude belong with elected representatives, not faceless tax officials in Wellington.”
    Federated Farmers has submitted on this consultation draft.
    The submission questions why IRD is pursuing the change now, after more than 20 years of consistent guidance and practice and ecosystem has been allowed to flourish under the existing rules.
    “After two decades of stability, we have to ask: why now? This has the hallmarks of a desperate revenue grab dressed up as a legal interpretation,” McIntyre says.
    “That’s why the Minister needs to make it clear this won’t proceed.”
    Federated Farmers is not alone in its concerns.
    “We’re hearing from a growing coalition of not-for-profits across the country, who are just as alarmed as us about the proposed change and its implications,” McIntyre says.
    “From unions to professional bodies to political parties, the feedback is unanimous: this proposal would be devastating.
    “The mutuality principle has served our country well for decades, and it should be preserved.”
    Federated Farmers’ submission concludes with a stark warning: if the Commissioner proceeds with the reinterpretation, it will become a political issue – one that Ministers and MPs will need to address urgently.
    “The public deserve to know where the Government stands on this. We’re calling on Minister Watts to give that clarity now,” McIntyre says.
    The full submission is available here, and Federated Farmers will continue to engage with the Government, other affected organisations, and the wider public as the consultation process unfolds. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government Funding – Nurses need share of primary health care funding increase – NZNO

    Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation

    Increases in primary care funding announced today must be passed onto nurses to fix chronic staff shortages so New Zealanders can get in to see health care professionals faster, the Nurses Organisation Tōputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says.
    The Government funds GP clinics based on the number of enrolled patients they have, regardless of the services they receive, through what’s called the capitation system.
    Health Minister Simeon Brown today announced capitation funding for this year is set to increase to 13.89%.
    NZNO College of Primary Care Nurses chair Tracey Morgan says nurses are urging primary care employers to pass this funding increase onto them via their wages, Tracey Morgan says.
    “This will help stem the flow of nurses out of primary care and into hospitals.
    “A skilled nursing workforce is desperately needed to keep care in the community, ensure vaccination targets are met, ease pressure on hospital emergency departments and prevent long term conditions worsening.
    “During collective agreement bargaining last year, primary care nurses were 16-18% behind their hospital-based colleagues in pay. The employers told the union that if the money was available, they would willingly pass it on to nurses.”
    Primary care nurses will receive a 3% increase in July through their collective agreement which also gave them a further 5% on ratification earlier this year, Tracey Morgan says.
    “However, this will still have them 10% behind hospital nurses with the same qualifications.
    “Simeon Brown says this funding boost is help patients see their doctor and nurse earlier. The ability to recruit and retain primary health nurses is vital to achieving this,” Tracey Morgan says.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Animal Welfare – SAFE calls for investigation into sexually explicit dairy farm content

    Source: SAFE For Animals

    SAFE has been made aware of apparent dairy farm workers who are producing video content of a sexual nature directly involving cows at a New Zealand dairy farm for their social media platforms Instagram and Only Fans.
    It is deeply concerning to see mother cows who are already being exploited for their reproductive systems being further victimised for the production of sexually explicit video content.
    SAFE finds the actions of all individuals involved, whether directly or indirectly, to be reprehensible and entirely unacceptable. We demand full accountability from those responsible for the care of these animals for allowing such conduct to take place on the farm.
    SAFE condemns the dairy industry’s exploitation of mother cows and their calves, including the separation of all newborn calves from their mothers so their milk can be taken for human consumption, and the annual slaughter of around two million bobby calves who are regarded as waste products by the industry.
    The public places a great deal of trust in those who work with animals. This trust is eroded when animals are treated as props for profit-driven content that degrades their dignity.
    We have reported this matter to Ministry for Primary industries. As we both urge for and anticipate an investigation, we will not be making any further public comments at this time.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and Government – Recognition of the GP workforce’s value to communities welcomed in funding announcement

    Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners

    Health Minister Hon Simeon Brown’s funding announcement prioritising patients’ health and recognising the crucial role of our specialist general practice workforce has been welcomed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
    College President Dr Samantha Murton says, “Healthcare starts, and often

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Whitireia Foundation scholarships enable study for nearly 900 students across 20+ years

    Source: Whitireia and WelTec

    Since its inception in 2002, the Whitireia Foundation has awarded scholarships to nearly 900 ākonga (students), supporting their journeys through tertiary study and into careers that make a meaningful impact in their communities.
    From nursing and paramedicine to construction, hospitality, IT and more, the Foundation’s impact spans a wide range of industries. More than half of all scholarship recipients have gone on to study in healthcare and social services, helping to fill essential roles in our communities.
    The annual Whitireia Foundation Scholarship Awards ceremony took place this month, celebrating ākonga who have received scholarships to support their study at Whitireia and WelTec in 2025. The event brought together ākonga, whānau, sponsors, Foundation trustees, staff and community leaders including Porirua Mayor Anita Baker and Ngāti Toa Rangatira Dr Te Taku Parai to acknowledge the achievements of this year’s recipients.
    Dr Leanne Ivil, Whitireia and WelTec Operations Lead and Director Teaching and Learning, says the Foundation plays a vital role in helping ākonga succeed.
    “Not only do these scholarships provide financial assistance, but they also give ākonga a sense of belonging, of being seen and supported. For many, the moment they realise that others believe in their future is a significant turning point.”
    Chair of the Whitireia Foundation, Kelvin Irvine, says the power of the scholarships lies in the connections they represent.
    “Education isn’t a solo journey. These awards reflect a wider community of sponsors, staff, mentors and whānau who come together to champion our ākonga. We’reincredibly proud to have supported nearly 900 ākonga to date, and we look forward to continuing that legacy.”
    Delia (Dee) Pahina-Kopa, a third-year Bachelor of Nursing Māori student, was awarded a Whitireia Foundation Scholarship sponsored by Tū Ora Compass Health for her second and third year of studies.
    “This scholarship has lifted a huge weight off my shoulders,” she says. ” It’s allowed me to focus fully on my learning and I’m incredibly grateful to the Whitireia Foundation and Tū Ora Compass Health for making that possible.”
    The Whitireia Foundation relies on the strong relationship between its trustees and sponsors who work together each year to support ākonga in their studies. Kelvin Irvine says sponsors come from a wide range of industries and their ongoing support reflects a shared commitment to helping ākonga succeed.
    “Many of our sponsors have supported the Foundation for years, while others have come on board more recently. What they all have in common is a belief in the value of education and a commitment to invest in the future of our young people and communities,” says Kelvin.
    This year’s scholarships will support students across a range of programmes at Whitireia and WelTec, including nursing, social work, IT, business, construction, creativity, hospitality and trades.
    The Whitireia Foundation, a volunteer-run Charity, aims to promote knowledge, interest and support for the educational activities of Whitireia and WelTec ākonga. The Whitireia Foundation would like to acknowledge the generous support of 2025 sponsors:
    – Alpha NZ
    – Aspiring Wallpaper Ltd
    – Britton House Movers Ltd
    – Dr Sally Hasell
    – Focus Projects Ltd
    – Ford Sumner Lawyers
    – Foster + Melville Architects
    – Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors
    – Geraldine Lyndhurst
    – Graduate Women Wellington
    – J A Russell Ltd
    – James and Janet Goggin
    – Kirk-Burnnand Family
    – Maude Legal
    – Montage NZ
    – Ngāti Toa Rangatira
    – Nikau Foundation
    – P & M Waite
    – Porirua City Council
    – Red Wolf  Security
    – Tanya and Neil Macdonald
    – The Y Foundation (YMCA)
    – Tu Ora Compass Health
    – Whitireia Foundation

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Sharks freeze when you turn them upside down – and there’s no good reason why

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jodie L. Rummer, Professor of Marine Biology, James Cook University

    Rachel Moore

    Imagine watching your favourite nature documentary. The predator lunges rapidly from its hiding place, jaws wide open, and the prey … suddenly goes limp. It looks dead.

    For some animals, this freeze response – called “tonic immobility” – can be a lifesaver. Possums famously “play dead” to avoid predators. So do rabbits, lizards, snakes, and even some insects.

    But what happens when a shark does it?

    In our recent study, we explored this strange behaviour in sharks, rays and their relatives. In this group, tonic immobility is triggered when the animal is turned upside down – it stops moving, its muscles relax, and it enters a trance-like state. Some scientists even use tonic immobility as a technique to safely handle certain shark species.

    But why does it happen? And does it actually help these marine predators survive?

    The mystery of the ‘frozen shark’

    Despite being well documented across the animal kingdom, the reasons behind tonic immobility remain murky – especially in the ocean. It is generally thought of as an anti-predator defence. But there is no evidence to support this idea in sharks, and alternative hypotheses exist.

    We tested 13 species of sharks, rays, and a chimaera — a shark relative commonly referred to as a ghost shark — to see whether they entered tonic immobility when gently turned upside down underwater.

    Seven species did, but six did not. We then analysed these findings using evolutionary tools to map the behaviour across hundreds of million years of shark family history.

    So, why do some sharks freeze?

    Tonic immobility is triggered in sharks when they are turned upside down.
    Rachel Moore

    Three main hypotheses

    There are three main hypotheses to explain tonic immobility in sharks:

    1. Anti-predator strategy – “playing dead” to avoid being eaten
    2. Reproductive role – some male sharks invert females during mating, so perhaps tonic immobility helps reduce struggle
    3. Sensory overload response – a kind of shutdown during extreme stimulation.

    Our results don’t support any of these explanations.

    There’s no strong evidence sharks benefit from freezing when attacked. In fact, modern predators such as orcas can use this response against sharks by flipping them over to immobilise them and then remove their nutrient-rich livers – a deadly exploit.

    The reproductive hypothesis also falls short. Tonic immobility doesn’t differ between sexes, and remaining immobile could make females vulnerable to harmful or forced mating events.

    And the sensory overload idea? Untested and unverified. So, we offer a simpler explanation. Tonic immobility in sharks is likely an evolutionary relic.

    A case of evolutionary baggage

    Our evolutionary analysis suggests tonic immobility is “plesiomorphic” – an ancestral trait that was likely present in ancient sharks, rays and chimaeras. But as species evolved, many lost the behaviour.

    In fact, we found that tonic immobility was lost independently at least five times across different groups. Which raises the question: why?

    In some environments, freezing might actually be a bad idea. Small reef sharks and bottom-dwelling rays often squeeze through tight crevices in complex coral habitats when feeding or resting. Going limp in such settings could get them stuck – or worse. That means losing this behaviour might have actually been advantageous in these lineages.

    So, what does this all mean?

    Rather than a clever survival tactic, tonic immobility might just be “evolutionary baggage” – a behaviour that once served a purpose, but now persists in some species simply because it doesn’t do enough harm to be selected against.

    It’s a good reminder that not every trait in nature is adaptive. Some are just historical quirks.

    Our work helps challenge long-held assumptions about shark behaviour, and sheds light on the hidden evolutionary stories still unfolding in the ocean’s depths. Next time you hear about a shark “playing dead”, remember – it might just be muscle memory from a very, very long time ago.

    Jodie L. Rummer receives funding from the Australian Research Council. She is affiliated with the Australian Coral Reef Society, as President.

    Joel Gayford receives funding from the Northcote Trust.

    – ref. Sharks freeze when you turn them upside down – and there’s no good reason why – https://theconversation.com/sharks-freeze-when-you-turn-them-upside-down-and-theres-no-good-reason-why-259448

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Palestinian Territories – Israeli authorities further tighten their grip on the West Bank amid escalation with Iran – MSF

    Source: Médecins sans Frontières (MSF)

    24 June, Jerusalem – As international focus shifts to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces have ramped up their activities in the West Bank. Increased military operations in Jenin, Nablus, and Tulkarem governorates, along with additional troop deployments, have led to heightened restrictions on Palestinians. Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) warns that these actions exacerbate the already dire situation for Palestinians in the West Bank, who face significant barriers to accessing healthcare and essential services, especially since October 2023. MSF urges an immediate halt to measures that contribute to forced displacement and a system of annexation, including prolonged military presence, movement restrictions, demolitions, excessive use of force, and denial of basic services.

    “On June 13 the Israeli forces raided my village in Tulkarem, they took over two residential buildings and turned them into military barracks, displacing the people who were living there. Since then, they have been patrolling the village regularly, conducting investigations, interrogations, arrests, searches, and detentions.” Karim*, MSF staff member  

     “Over the past week, West Bank communities have seen their lives further controlled by an occupying power while the world looks away. This cannot continue.” Simona Onidi, project coordinator Jenin and Tulkarem.  

    On 13 June, the day the escalations started, the Israeli authorities blocked all major Israeli checkpoints and road gates entrances to Hebron for four days. This forced people seeking medical care to cross between areas on foot, forcing critically ill people to walk long distances, taking the risk of being shot at, or being prevented from crossing at all.  

    “On 14 June, I tried to take my brother from Bethlehem to a medical appointment in Hebron – a trip that should take 25 minutes. But due to the new Israeli restrictions, all main entrances and exits were closed. It took us three hours, and in the end, despite being very ill, he had to walk through a closed checkpoint on foot, like many others, which is not safe.” Oday Al-Shobaki, communications officer.

    MSF has suspended mobile clinics in Hebron and Nablus that provide mental health, sexual reproductive care, and basic healthcare due to these checkpoint closures and security concerns from the intensified military operations. In Jenin and Tulkarem, mobile clinics had to adapt working hours, running on some days, not others, because of Israeli forces’ presence in nearby villages. This has forced patients to rely on phone consultations.  

    Military operations and violent raids by the Israeli army have been going on for years in the West Bank. 2022 saw a then-record number of Palestinian deaths due to violence by Israeli forces or settlers. Since October 2023, Israeli forces have increased the number of coercive measures and use of extreme physical violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank including severe movement restrictions, military raids, and systemic barriers to essential services.  

    In January 2025, the Israeli forces began the ‘Iron Wall’ military operation in northern West Bank, which is still ongoing. Violently emptying well-established camps and preventing any return. More than 42,000 people have been forcibly displaced and left without stable homes and with limited access to food, water, and medical care.

    “This latest wave of restrictions and violence over the last week, seems to be an opportunity for Israeli forces to entrench control, deepen the fragmentation of Palestinian communities and further the system that the International Court of Justice has described as amounting to racial segregation and apartheid. We urge third states to move beyond words of condemnation and put real pressure on Israeli authorities to end excessive force and lift movement restrictions blocking access to essential services and humanitarian aid, scaling up support for displaced and isolated communities across the West Bank.” Simona Onidi, project coordinator, Jenin and Tulkarem.  

    (*name changed.)

    MSF is an international, medical, humanitarian organisation that delivers medical care to people in need, regardless of their origin, religion, or political affiliation. MSF has been working in Haiti for over 30 years, offering general healthcare, trauma care, burn wound care, maternity care, and care for survivors of sexual violence. MSF Australia was established in 1995 and is one of 24 international MSF sections committed to delivering medical humanitarian assistance to people in crisis. In 2022, more than 120 project staff from Australia and New Zealand worked with MSF on assignment overseas. MSF delivers medical care based on need alone and operates independently of government, religion or economic influence and irrespective of race, religion or gender. For more information visit msf.org.au  

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – New research reveals most Australians unprepared for future health care decisions

    Source: Advance Care Planning Australia

    A landmark national study commissioned by Advance Care Planning Australia reveals that only one in three Australians (33%) have taken steps to plan for their future health care, highlighting a widespread lack of preparation for critical medical decisions.

    Dr Catherine Joyce, National Manager for Advance Care Planning Australia says the findings show a major gap in routine health care.

    “This study shows that advance care planning is not a standard part of basic health care in Australia with many Australians missing the opportunity to plan ahead and ensure their health care preferences are known and respected,” Dr Joyce said.

    This is the first national prevalence study to take a modern approach to advance care planning. Rather than focusing solely on document completion, the research considers other key elements such as talking with loved ones, choosing substitute decision-makers, and overall motivators and attitudes that drive uptake.

    “We often think of advance care planning as just filling out a form, but it’s much more than that. It’s about open communication, understanding your options, and making sure your choices guide your care – especially during life’s most difficult moments,” Dr Joyce said.

    “While it might feel uncomfortable to think about, planning ahead can be one of the most empowering and compassionate choices you make. It brings peace of mind to individuals. It also reduces the burden on family, fri

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  • Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

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    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jodie L. Rummer, Professor of Marine Biology, James Cook University Rachel Moore Imagine watching your favourite nature documentary. The predator lunges rapidly from its hiding place, jaws wide open, and the prey … suddenly goes limp. It looks dead. For some animals, this freeze response – called […]

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    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Changes for prescribing ADHD medications
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    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Iowa Army Guard Soldiers Train at Tigerland
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    MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM
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    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is recognising Matariki at the official ceremony near Ohakune today, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. “We are honoured to be guests of Ngāti Rangi for this traditional hautapu ceremony,” Mr Goldsmith says. “This is the fourth national Matariki broadcast but […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: GPs and nurse practitioners able to start ADHD treatment from next year
    Source: PHARMAC From February 2026, general practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac. This is a change to the current system, under which GPs and nurse practitioners can only prescribe ADHD stimulant medicines to patients on a written recommendation from […]

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  • South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Improving the quality of teaching natural sciences in schools is bearing fruit
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    MIL-Evening Report: It’s time to face an uncomfortable truth: maybe our pampered pets would be better off without us
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    Source: US FBI St. Paul, Minn. – Roberto Carlos Munoz-Guatemala, 39, a citizen of Mexico, has been charged federally with assault on a federal officer with a dangerous or deadly weapon and resulting in bodily injury, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. According to court documents, in December 2022, Munoz was charged with repeatedly […]

    MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III Attacked by a Salvadorian National with a Knife in Downtown Albany
    Source: US FBI Saul Morales-Garcia, an Illegal Alien, Charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder ALBANY, NEW YORK – Tuesday June 17, after leaving his office in downtown Albany, United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III was the victim of a life-threatening incident.  Saul Morales-Garcia, an illegal alien from El Salvador, who entered the United States in […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: 23 June 2025

    News release

    Tobacco control efforts protect 6.1 billion people – WHO’s new report
    Source: World Health Organisation The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, warning that action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising industry interference challenges tobacco policies and control efforts. The report focuses on […]

  • India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI: Apollo Provides $750 Million High Grade Capital Solution to Mumbai International Airport Ltd. in Second Transaction
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK and MUMBAI, India, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds, affiliates and other long-term investors have completed a $750 million investment grade rated financing for the Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (MIAL), an Adani Portfolio company and subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards Twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Twelve SMEs announced as winners […]

    MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Receives Conditional Approval for Change of Business
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Key Highlights TSX Venture Exchange grants conditional approval for Matador’s Change of Business (“COB”) to a hybrid “Technology / Investment” issuer, subject to the Company satisfying the TSXV’s requirements and conditions. Enables Matador to operate as a pure Bitcoin Ecosystem Company with a focus on holding, acquiring, and investing in Bitcoin and […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Improving the quality of teaching natural sciences in schools is bearing fruit
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Russian team of the first Open International Geographical Olympiad (openGeo 2025) The results of the first Open International Geographical Olympiad (openGeo 2025) were summed up at the University Gymnasium of the Lomonosov Moscow State […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Indianapolis Man Sentenced After Being Caught with Three Firearms and Two Machine Gun Conversion Devices While Out on Bond
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) INDIANAPOLIS— Q’Tez Laquan Ginn, 19, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 61 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession of a machine gun. Machine gun conversion devices, sometimes called “Glock switches” or “auto-sears,” are devices […]

    India and Kenya unveil India-Africa commemorative pillar honouring World War I soldiers
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a significant gesture of remembrance and cooperation, India’s Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Roselinda Soipan Tuya, on Monday, jointly unveiled the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar at Mile 27 in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The ceremony honoured the courage […]

    India to conduct first comprehensive household income survey in 2026
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a landmark step to bridge critical data gaps in the Indian economy, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced that the National Sample Survey (NSS) will undertake its first full-fledged Household Income Survey in 2026. The initiative, announced today, aims to generate […]

    India and the world celebrate 11th International Day of Yoga 2025 with record-breaking global participation
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY 2025) witnessed an unprecedented global celebration on June 21 with over 2,000 yoga events held across 191 countries, reinforcing yoga’s universal message of wellness, peace, and unity. Spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative continues to emphasize India’s […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Indian National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding Elderly Americans While on Student Visa
    Source: US FBI AUSTIN, Texas – An Indian national who was living in the U.S. on a student visa was sentenced in a federal court in Austin to 63 months in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering. According to court documents, Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel, 20, of Navsari, Gujarat, conspired with co-defendant Dhruv Rajeshbhai Mangukiya […]

    India advances carbon pricing reforms to meet climate goals
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India is moving steadily towards establishing a comprehensive carbon pricing ecosystem aimed at meeting its climate and development commitments. With the formal adoption of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in July 2024 and increasing alignment with global carbon markets, the country is setting the stage […]

    Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: 11 Years of inclusive growth for minorities in India
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Over the past eleven years, the central government has made substantial progress in promoting inclusive development among the six centrally notified minority communities—Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. Through a multi-dimensional approach involving education, employment, cultural preservation, digital transformation, and legislative reform, the Ministry of […]

    Heavy rainfall alert for Northwest and Central India; Monsoon to cover Delhi, Punjab, Haryana in 2 days
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall activity across several regions of the country, with heavy to very heavy rain expected over northwest India from June 25 onwards. Many parts of central, eastern, and northeastern India are likely to continue experiencing intense […]

    IMD predicts heavy rainfall across India as monsoon advances further
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a significant increase in rainfall activity over northwest India starting June 25, with isolated heavy to very heavy showers expected across the region. Central, eastern, and northeastern India are also likely to witness continued intense rainfall over the next […]

    India’s economic activity hits 14-month high in June: HSBC report
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s economic activity reached a 14-month high in June, driven by a sharp increase in new business orders and a record rise in exports, according to HSBC’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released on Monday. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, which reflects the […]

    India goes green: landmark tender to fuel fertilizers with clean ammonia
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has floated a landmark tender for the offtake of green ammonia. The move marks a significant step towards decarbonizing the fertilizer sector, which is currently […]

    India witnessing transformational decade under PM Modi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In an exclusive interview with Doordarshan News, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the sweeping governance reforms and inclusive development initiatives undertaken during the past 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He described the period as a “transformational decade” that has democratized aspirations and […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitget Onboards on India’s I4C’s Sahyog Portal to Support Local Law Enforcement
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW DELHI, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has officially onboarded onto India’s Sahyog portal, a key interface under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) framework. The portal facilitates direct and structured communication between law enforcement agencies and digital service providers. This development […]

    India set to outpace G7 economies, says Equirus report
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A recent report by wealth management firm Equirus has underlined India’s structural economic strengths, stating the country is poised to outpace G7 economies in the coming years. The report suggests that global capital can no longer afford to ignore India’s evolving economic landscape. According to Equirus, […]

    Vice-President extends Birthday wishes to President of India
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) lign=”justify”>Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar extended birthday greetings to Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu today. Wishing the President on social media platform ‘X’, he said: “Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her extraordinary journey from […]

    Indian stock market trades lower amid Middle East crisis
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian equity markets opened on a weak note Monday, tracking negative global cues as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Early trade witnessed selling pressure across key sectors, including IT and auto. As of 9:30 am, the BSE Sensex was down […]

  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Kirsty Coventry takes over IOC presidency
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry took over the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from Thomas Bach on Monday during a handover ceremony at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. IOC President Kirsty Coventry (L) receives the key from outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach during a president […]

    MIL-OSI China: 9th China-South Asia Expo seals deals worth 8.66 bln yuan
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The 9th China-South Asia Expo has secured deals worth over 8.66 billion yuan (around 1.21 billion U.S. dollars) so far, according to a press conference during the ongoing event held in Kunming, Yunnan Province, southwest China, on Monday. According to the provincial department of commerce, a […]

    MIL-OSI China: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel, Iran
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran have reached a formal agreement to implement a complete and total ceasefire, marking what he called the end of the “12-Day War.” U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward the South Lawn to board Marine One at […]

    MIL-OSI China: China Post launches Zhengzhou-Luxembourg cargo route
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ZHENGZHOU, June 23 — China Post has officially launched a new international cargo route between the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou and Luxembourg, with a freighter departing from Zhengzhou on Monday morning. The route will initially operate one flight per week, with plans to increase frequency […]

    MIL-OSI China: China earmarks 300 mln yuan to support local authorities’ disaster response
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 23 — China has earmarked 300 million yuan (about 41.8 million U.S. dollars) of central government funding to support local authorities in dealing with natural disasters and carrying out emergency rescue efforts, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Monday. The funds, allocated by […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 23, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, June 23 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: “China Yearbook” 2024 Released in Chinese and English
    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 BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) — The Chinese and English versions of the 2024 China Yearbook have been published by Xinhua Chubanshe and will be distributed in China […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Mainland China condemns Taiwan chief’s ‘independence’ claims
    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 BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) — State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua on Monday criticized Taiwan Chief Executive Lai Qingde’s speech, saying it fully exposed his […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Development of cooperation between Russia and China in the field of antimonopoly policy was discussed at the National Research University Higher School of Economics
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics – © Higher School of Economics The HSE hosted a roundtable discussion entitled “New Challenges for Antitrust Regulation: The Chinese Perspective.” The event was organized by BRICS International Centre for Competition Law and Policy (BRICS Centre). Special […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China Coast Guard Fujian Province Conducts Regular Patrols in Waters Off Kinmen
    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 FUZHOU, June 23 (Xinhua) — The China Coast Guard (CCG) in east China’s Fujian Province conducted regular patrols in waters off Kinmen for law enforcement purposes on […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Ministry: China calls on international community to help de-escalate Israeli-Iranian conflict
    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 BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) — China has called on the international community to step up efforts to help de-escalate the Israeli-Iranian conflict and prevent regional turmoil from […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier signs decree unveiling tax-related information rules concerning internet platform companies
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree unveiling rules to regulate internet platform companies’ submission of tax-related information. The rules go into effect on Monday. The rules aim to regulate the internet platform companies’ submission of tax-related information of business operators and employees […]

    MIL-OSI China: China proposes legal boost for low-altitude economy in aviation law revision
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China is considering provisions to boost the development of the low-altitude economy in proposed revisions to its Civil Aviation Law, a spokesperson said on Monday. The draft revisions are set for their second deliberation at a session of the country’s top legislature from June 24 to […]

    MIL-OSI China: China mulls revised law to better regulate online unfair competition
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s top legislature is set to mull a draft revision to the anti-unfair competition law, which includes provisions to better regulate unfair competition in cyberspace. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) will convene a session between Tuesday and Friday, where lawmakers are scheduled […]

    MIL-OSI China: China’s power generation capacity up 18.8% by end-May
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s total power generation capacity had climbed to 3.61 billion kilowatts by the end of May, marking a year-on-year increase of 18.8 percent, the National Energy Administration said on Monday. Of this total, solar power generation capacity accounted for 1.08 billion kilowatts, surging by 56.9 percent […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China’s installed power capacity up 18.8 percent in five months
    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 BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) — China’s total installed capacity of power plants stood at 3.61 billion kW by the end of May 2025, up 18.8 percent year […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China launches large database of medicinal plant components to promote TCM innovation
    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 WUHAN, June 23 (Xinhua) — China has launched a large database of medicinal plant components in central China’s Hubei Province, marking significant progress in technological innovation in […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Former head of China’s Drug Enforcement Bureau sentenced to death with reprieve for bribery
    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 FUZHOU, June 23 (Xinhua) — Liu Yuejin, a former member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former head of the […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/CHINA – A valuable study on health care for Chinese Bishops, nuns and priests
    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI xinde.org by Marta ZhaoRome (Agenzia Fides) – On June 10, 2025, Father Peter Li Yu of the Diocese of Qiqihar, in the Chinese province of Heilongjiang, died at the age of 56. On May 3, 2025, Father Joseph Xu Cheng of the Diocese of Pingliang, Gansu Province, died at […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China and Kazakhstan open a new chapter in cooperation in the field of sustainable development technologies – President of the NAS of the Republic of Kazakhstan
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Astana, June 23 (Xinhua) — China and Kazakhstan are opening a new chapter in cooperation in the field of sustainable development technologies, Akhilbek Kurishbayev, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic […]

  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government out of touch on employment rights
    Source: NZCTU The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected and out of touch the New Zealand government is when it comes to employment rights. “This decision is a huge step towards establishing internationally recognised labour rights for […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement on the Visit to Ottawa of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
    Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, June 23, 2025 The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted His Highness, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for a visit to Canada from June 19 to 20, 2025. The visit reaffirmed the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson’s Sanctioning Sea Pirates Act to Protect Global Commerce and U.S. Security
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jonathan Jackson – Illinois (1st District) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) announced the passage of H.R. 1998, the Sanctioning Sea Pirates Act, landmark legislation to combat the rising threat of piracy in critical global shipping lanes and safeguard the economic and national security […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Lifesaving funding boosts for Kiwis’ outdoor safety
    Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed an additional $76.7 million for New Zealand Search and Rescue over three years, to ensure 12 organisations can continue their lifesaving operations.Additionally, the Government has announced an investment of $624,000 over the same period, to help maintain and improve recreational aviation safety across the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “DONALD TRUMP AND EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY”
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he criticized the Rubber Stamp Republicans for not standing up for the American people while Donald Trump unleashes chaos, cruelty and corruption.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. The Trump administration […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 23, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, June 23 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards Twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Twelve SMEs announced as winners […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre Huge investment in new National Biosecurity Centre to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics. The country’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been significantly enhanced today […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Torres Calls for Federal and State Labor Agencies to Protect Inland Empire Warehouse Workers from Dangerous Indoor Heat
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California) June 23, 2025 Urges Inspections and Finalization of Federal Strong Heat Protection Standards Amid Rising Temperatures Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres sent a letter to Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer of the U.S. Department of Labor and Secretary Stewart Knox of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Young Kim Bill to Support Taiwan in IMF Passes House
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 910), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Al Green (TX-09) to support Taiwan’s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).   Watch Rep. Kim speak in […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ-NASA partnership launches five new projects
    Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Space Minister Judith Collins have today announced that in partnership with the US, the Government is investing $5.6 million to support five new joint NZ-NASA research projects in the field of Earth observation. Researchers from New Zealand and NASA will work in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Praise Pours in for Ernst Bill to Unleash Domestic Manufacturing
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – Support continues to pour in from small manufacturers in Iowa and across the country for Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act that doubles the loan limit for Small Business Administration (SBA) manufacturing loans. Senate Committee on Small Business and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Champions Opportunities for Future Farmers and Manufacturers
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) STORM LAKE, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, led a roundtable discussion on her bipartisan Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act (MAMBA) that will expand opportunities for first-time farmers and small to mid-size manufacturers. The legislation […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people Working people will be more secure as the Prime Minister will make a historic commitment at the NATO Summit to spend 5% of GDP on national security.   UK to publish […]

    MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI) For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland  June 23, 2025                                                    202-808-6129  PRESS RELEASE  CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE  Washington, DC – […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: In Almost Half of Russian Regions, Price Growth in May Was Nearly 4% Year-On-Year
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Central Bank of Russia – In 59 of 85 Russian regions, prices in May rose less than in April, and in 6 regions they fell. According to the Bank of Russia, in 41 regions, the price increase, excluding seasonality, was close to 4% or lower on an annualized basis. The […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: The government will allocate over 33 billion rubles to create university campuses in a number of regions
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Order dated June 9, 2025 No. 1479-r In 2025–2027, more than 33 billion rubles will be allocated from the federal budget to a number of regions to create a network of modern university campuses […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: African Island States Advance Ocean Partnerships and Finance Innovation at United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference
    Download logo In a high-profile gathering during the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the African Island States Climate Commission (AISCC), in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), convened a High-Level Dialogue aimed at strengthening ocean partnerships and mobilizing innovative finance to support sustainable development […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Existing Home Sales Forecast Revised Lower in Latest Outlook
    Source: Fannie Mae WASHINGTON, DC – Existing single-family home sales are forecast at 4.14 million units for 2025, down slightly from last month’s forecast of 4.24 million units, according to the June 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook from the Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. Revisions to the home sales forecast were […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Verizon announces final results of its private exchange offers for 10 series of notes and related tender offers
    Source: Verizon Headline: Verizon announces final results of its private exchange offers for 10 series of notes and related tender offers NEW YORK, N.Y. –  Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the final results of its Exchange Offers (as defined below) and its Cash Offers (as defined below). Exchange Offers The first […]

  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement on the Visit to Ottawa of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
    Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, June 23, 2025 The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted His Highness, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for a visit to Canada from June 19 to 20, 2025. The visit reaffirmed the […]

    MIL-OSI: Apollo Provides $750 Million High Grade Capital Solution to Mumbai International Airport Ltd. in Second Transaction
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK and MUMBAI, India, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds, affiliates and other long-term investors have completed a $750 million investment grade rated financing for the Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (MIAL), an Adani Portfolio company and subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Missouri Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Missouri small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, heavy rains, large hail, flooding and flash flooding occurring April 29. The SBA issued […]

    MIL-OSI China: China earmarks 300 mln yuan to support local authorities’ disaster response
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 23 — China has earmarked 300 million yuan (about 41.8 million U.S. dollars) of central government funding to support local authorities in dealing with natural disasters and carrying out emergency rescue efforts, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Monday. The funds, allocated by […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards Twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Twelve SMEs announced as winners […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre Huge investment in new National Biosecurity Centre to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics. The country’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been significantly enhanced today […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Announces Opposition to Bryan Bedford’s Nomination to be FAA Administrator
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth June 23, 2025 The Senator raises substantial concerns regarding Bedford’s refusal to commit to protecting 1,500-hour pilot training standards that help keep the flying public safe [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: The Ultra Experience is Ready to Unfold
    Source: Samsung https://img.us.news.samsung.com/us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/23155643/Animatic-Official-Release-Horizontal-16x9_2560x1440_BGM.mp4 For years, Samsung has designed its devices around what people need: better performance, sharper cameras, and smarter ways to stay connected. But today, the shift isn’t just about what devices can do – it’s also about how people interact with them. As AI rapidly becomes the new user interface, it’s redefining how […]

    MIL-OSI: DRML Miner Launches XRP and DOGE Cloud Mining Support Amid Growing Demand for Passive Crypto Income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, UK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DRML Miner, a leading global cloud mining platform, today announced the official launch of mining support for XRP and DOGE, two of the most actively traded cryptocurrencies on the market. This move provides users with an accessible and hardware-free opportunity to generate passive income, […]

    MIL-OSI: WISeKey’s Subsidiaries WISeSat and SEALSQ Launch New Satellite with SpaceX, Enabling the First-Ever DePIN from Space and Advancing Quantum-Safe Space Communications
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Courtesy of SpaceX WISeKey’s Subsidiaries WISeSat and SEALSQ Launch New Satellite with SpaceX, Enabling the First-Ever DePIN from Space and Advancing Quantum-Safe Space Communications SEALSQ and WISeSat are setting the foundation for a new generation of cyber-resilient, quantum-ready space systems, redefining global digital trust from orbit Geneva, Switzerland, June 23, 2025 –WISeKey […]

    MIL-OSI: Lysander Funds Limited Announces Management Fee Reductions, Change in Portfolio Manager and Change in Risk Ratings for Certain Funds
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lysander Funds Limited (“Lysander”) announced today management fee reductions, change in portfolio manager and change in risk ratings for certain of its mutual funds.  Details of these changes are set out below. Management Fee Reductions Effective June 25, 2025, the management fees for Series A […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: NAB appoints Group Executive for Digital, Data and Artificial Intelligence
    Source: Premier of Victoria NAB today announced the appointment of Pete Steel as Group Executive, Digital, Data & Artificial Intelligence. In this new role reporting to NAB Group Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Irvine, Mr Steel will lead the bank’s digital, data and AI teams and initiatives to deliver better experiences for customers. He will also […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Backing fair trade and healthy oceans
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing a further $150,000 to support implementation of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement—ensuring New Zealand exporters can compete on a level playing field while helping protect global fish stocks. “This is about backing rules that stop unfair subsidies and make sure all countries are held to the same […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Acorn Bluff Farms
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) Published: June 23, 2025 Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Praise Pours in for Ernst Bill to Unleash Domestic Manufacturing
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – Support continues to pour in from small manufacturers in Iowa and across the country for Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act that doubles the loan limit for Small Business Administration (SBA) manufacturing loans. Senate Committee on Small Business and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Champions Opportunities for Future Farmers and Manufacturers
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) STORM LAKE, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, led a roundtable discussion on her bipartisan Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act (MAMBA) that will expand opportunities for first-time farmers and small to mid-size manufacturers. The legislation […]

    MIL-OSI: Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Branch Manager Hiring
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) OAKDALE, Calif., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announced that Mariam Shah has joined the bank as Vice President, Branch Manager of the Lodi Branch which is located at 31 South School Street and is slated to open later […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Treasury Corporation Announces Closing of Amalgamation and Concurrent Financing
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Not for distribution to United States news wire services or for dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Treasury Corporation (“Bitcoin Treasury” or the “Corporation”), further to its press releases dated May 22, 2025, May 30, 2025, and June 17, 2025, is pleased to announce that […]

    MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Receives Conditional Approval for Change of Business
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Key Highlights TSX Venture Exchange grants conditional approval for Matador’s Change of Business (“COB”) to a hybrid “Technology / Investment” issuer, subject to the Company satisfying the TSXV’s requirements and conditions. Enables Matador to operate as a pure Bitcoin Ecosystem Company with a focus on holding, acquiring, and investing in Bitcoin and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI) For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland  June 23, 2025                                                    202-808-6129  PRESS RELEASE  CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE  Washington, DC – […]

  • Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Palestinian Territories – Israeli authorities further tighten their grip on the West Bank amid escalation with Iran – MSF
    Source: Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) 24 June, Jerusalem – As international focus shifts to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces have ramped up their activities in the West Bank. Increased military operations in Jenin, Nablus, and Tulkarem governorates, along with additional troop deployments, have led to heightened restrictions on Palestinians. Médecins sans […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: USAG Bavaria, OTH Amberg-Weiden Launch Innovative Learning Partnership
    Source: United States Army Dwayne D. Key II, deputy to the garrison commander at USAG Bavaria and Professor Dr. med. Clemens Bulitta, president of OTH Amberg-Weiden, signed thepartnership contract May 22, 2025. (Photo Credit: Simmel, Natalie ) VIEW ORIGINAL TOWER BARRACKS, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria and Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden celebrated their official […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: U.S. Army Garrison Italy remembers longtime auto skills mechanic
    Source: United States Army Gene Willie Strahan Jr., a devoted automotive mechanic, beloved colleague and cherished friend, passed away on June 10, 2025. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL VICENZA, Italy – The military communities of U.S. Army Garrison Italy, including Vicenza and Camp Darby, are mourning the loss of Gene Willie Strahan Jr., a […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Illinois Army National Guard trains with Polish Territorial Defence Force
    Source: United States Army U.S. Army Sgt. Joseline Sosa, a forward observer with 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard, relays information to her Polish counterparts during training in remote observation techniques in Toruń, Poland, June 6, 2025. The Illinois National Guard and Poland are partners in the Department of Defense National Guard […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Iowa Army Guard Soldiers Train at Tigerland
    Source: United States Army A group of U.S. Army Soldiers lie in a field after exiting a UH-60 Black Hawk at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, La., June 10, 2025. Soldiers practice entering and exiting the aircraft to enhance proficiency for real-world missions. (Photo Credit: Spc. Ruth Harrington) VIEW ORIGINAL FORT POLK, La. […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Hohenfels Army Lodging recognized as the Army Lodging of the Year Award for 2024
    Source: United States Army 1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: Natalie Simmel) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: Natalie Simmel) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: Natalie Simmel) VIEW ORIGINAL USAG BAVARIA – HOHENFELS, Germany – […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre Huge investment in new National Biosecurity Centre to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics. The country’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been significantly enhanced today […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Praise Pours in for Ernst Bill to Unleash Domestic Manufacturing
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – Support continues to pour in from small manufacturers in Iowa and across the country for Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act that doubles the loan limit for Small Business Administration (SBA) manufacturing loans. Senate Committee on Small Business and […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people Working people will be more secure as the Prime Minister will make a historic commitment at the NATO Summit to spend 5% of GDP on national security.   UK to publish […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal Statement on Escalating Tensions Between the US and Iran
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington) WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement amid rising tensions in the Middle East as Iran launched missiles at U.S. Military bases in Iraq and Qatar in response […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Presidents of both parties have launched military action without Congress declaring war − Trump’s bombing of Iran is just the latest
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Sarah Burns, Associate Professor of Political Science, Rochester Institute of Technology President Donald Trump is seen on a monitor in the White House press briefing room on June 21, 2025, after the U.S. military strike on three sites in Iran. AP Photo/Alex Brandon In the wake of the […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Canadian community foundations rally to support local news, calling it essential to democracy
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Magda Konieczna, Associate Professor of Journalism, Concordia University A couple of weeks ago, a neighbour mentioned our son’s school might be moving. I couldn’t find anything about this online. But I did find plenty of news from down south. While the erosion of democracy in the United States […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Iran Launches Missile Attack on US Base in Qatar
    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 DOHA, June 23 (Xinhua) — Qatar’s air defense systems intercepted several missiles over the capital Doha on Monday after Iran announced it had launched a military operation […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Front line drone technology to fuel UK – Ukraine partnership
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Front line drone technology to fuel UK – Ukraine partnership A landmark agreement between the UK and Ukraine to share battlefield technology has been reached today, boosting Ukraine’s drone production and linking up the UK’s defence industry with the cutting-edge technology being developed on the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Crapo, Scott and GOP Colleagues Lead Effort to Strengthen Review of Foreign Land Purchases Near Sensitive U.S. Military Sites
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) in an effort to strengthen national security by ensuring the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) can effectively review foreign land purchases near sensitive military, intelligence […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. and Indonesian Navies Commence Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2025
    Source: United States Navy The United States Navy and the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) and Marine Corps (KORMAR RI) commenced Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2025 with an opening ceremony June 23, 2025 at Madura Pier onboard the TNI-AL Second Fleet Command. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI Europe: EU–Canada summit 2025: outcome documents
    Source: Council of the European Union At the 20th EU–Canada Summit held in Brussels on 23 June 2025, leaders of the EU and Canada reaffirmed their strong political, economic and strategic partnership through the adoption of a joint statement and the signature of a Security and Defence Partnership. MIL OSI Europe News –

    MIL-OSI Security: Chesterfield Doctor Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Healthcare Fraud
    Source: US FBI ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Friday sentenced a doctor who committed healthcare fraud to five years in prison and ordered him to repay $2.87 million. Dr. Stanley L. Librach, now 64, of Chesterfield, pleaded guilty in August in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Wyoming National Guard Dedicates New Field Maintenance Shop in Sheridan
    Source: US State of Wyoming SHERIDAN, Wyo. – The Wyoming Army National Guard will host a building dedication ceremony for its new Field Maintenance Shop in Sheridan on Tuesday, June 24, at 11 a.m. at 3239 Coffeen Ave. The ceremony will be attended by senior leaders, including Maj. Gen. Gregory Porter, Wyoming’s Adjutant General; Mr. Douglas Shope, Deputy Director, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Veterans Museum opens “Hoofing It” military footwear seasonal exhibit
    Source: US State of Wyoming Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Casper, WY – The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum or WVMM is excited to open a new seasonal exhibit for the summer, “Hoofing It” explores marching and military footwear from the 1890s to the present day in Casper, Wyoming, June 12, 2025. Museum staff drew on […]

  • Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement on the Visit to Ottawa of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
    Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, June 23, 2025 The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted His Highness, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for a visit to Canada from June 19 to 20, 2025. The visit reaffirmed the […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards Twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Twelve SMEs announced as winners […]

    MIL-OSI: Acceleware Announces Strategic Collaboration and Distribution Agreement with Scovan
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, June 23, 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 a strategic collaboration and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI) For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland  June 23, 2025                                                    202-808-6129  PRESS RELEASE  CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE  Washington, DC – […]

    MIL-OSI: TC Energy provides results of Series 3 and Series 4 conversion elections
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) today announced that 104,778 of its 9,997,177 fixed rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series 3 (Series 3 Shares) have been elected for conversion on June 30, 2025, on a one-for-one […]

    MIL-OSI: Diversified Energy and Carlyle Enter Strategic Partnership to Invest in Up to $2 Billion of PDP Energy Assets
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC; NYSE: DEC) (“Diversified,” or “DEC”), a leading publicly traded natural gas and liquids production company, and global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) have today announced a strategic partnership to invest in up to $2 billion […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: Advancing Cancer Care in Niger
    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – In May 2025, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Niger’s only radiotherapy centre, CNLC, in Niamey, accompanied by Minister of Public Health Garba Hakimi, Shaukat Abdulrazak, Director of the IAEA’s Division for Africa, and other senior government officials. Cancer is a growing healthcare challenge in Niger, with […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Delivering for Customers, Communities and Saskatchewan: SaskEnergy 2024-25 Annual Report
    Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on June 23, 2025 In 2024-25, SaskEnergy demonstrated its commitment to providing safe, reliable and affordable energy to the residents, businesses and industries of Saskatchewan as the demand for natural gas in the province continues to grow. “With Saskatchewan having one of the fastest growing economies in Canada […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: An energy solution made in Saskatchewan
    Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: An energy solution made in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan should recommit to its plan to procure 3,000 MW of abundant, affordable wind and solar energy by 2035. Regina, June 23, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned that the Government of Saskatchewan’s plans to extend the lifecycle of their coal-generation plants, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 23rd, 2025

    Heinrich, Cortez Masto, Hernández Call on Trump Administration to Maintain Funding for Puerto Rico Energy Resilience
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico Pablo José Hernández (D-P.R.) and 19 Members of Congress in a letter […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Highland Council to deliver housing energy efficiency upgrades with ECO funding
    Source: Scotland – Highland Council The Highland Council will deliver a transformative programme of energy efficiency upgrades across Council housing supported by a £9.2 million Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding proposal secured by Union Technical. The funding proposal will deliver approximately 1,000 individual energy efficiency measures to Council owned properties across the Highlands, and the upgrades will focus […]

    MIL-OSI Video: What is the IAEA? 5 Facts about the International Atomic Energy Agency | United Nations
    Source: United Nations (video statements) Established in 1957 to promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an autonomous part of the United Nations system with 180 member countries. The IAEA monitors nuclear facilities, reports on nuclear activities, oversees safety, urges diplomacy and promotes the use of nuclear technologies for […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement: Enduring Partnership, Ambitious Agenda
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today marks a historic milestone as we, the leaders of the European Union and Canada, met to renew our enduring commitment and take a pivotal step to further reinforce the strategic partnership between the European Union and Canada. Our strong partnership is deeply rooted in trust and common […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Empowering solutions for South Africa’s energy future
    Download logo Electricity Expo Africa 2025 (www.ElectricityExpoAfrica.com) is set to convene South Africa’s leading minds and innovators in the energy sector, offering a critical platform for tangible solutions to the nation’s power crisis. Taking place from 19 to 21 August 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, this inaugural event arrives at a pivotal moment as […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Promotes Africa-Centric Energy Transition with Dedicated Program Track
    The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place on September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – is organized under a mandate to make energy poverty history by 2030. As such, the event connects financiers with African projects, promoting energy development across the entire energy sector and its value […]

    MIL-OSI Global: AI is consuming more power than the grid can handle — nuclear might be the answer
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Goran Calic, Associate Profesor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Leadership Chair, McMaster University New partnerships are forming between tech companies and power operators — ones that could reshape decades of misconceptions about nuclear energy. Last year, Meta (Facebook’s parent company) put out a call for nuclear proposals, Google agreed […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Business leaders welcome the government’s modern Industrial Strategy
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Business leaders welcome the government’s modern Industrial Strategy Business leaders have welcomed the government’s modern Industrial Strategy – a 10-year plan to promote growth. Business leaders from across the UK have welcomed the government’s modern Industrial Strategy. The Strategy is a 10-year plan to promote […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: OEUK news

    Homegrown energy must power the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy

    23 June 2025
    Source: Offshore Energy UK Headline: OEUK news Homegrown energy must power the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy 23 June 2025 Accessibility Statement oeuk.org.uk 23 June 2025 Compliance status We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: OEUK news

    Homegrown energy must power the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy

    23 June 2025
    Source: Offshore Energy UK Headline: OEUK news Homegrown energy must power the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy 23 June 2025 Accessibility Statement oeuk.org.uk 23 June 2025 Compliance status We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, […]

    MIL-OSI Global: How the end of carbon capture could spark a new industrial revolution
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Andres Clarens, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Virginia Steelmaking uses a lot of energy, making it one of the highest greenhouse gas-emitting industries. David McNew/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Energy’s decision to claw back US$3.7 billion in grants from industrial demonstration projects may create […]

  • Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Palestinian Territories – Israeli authorities further tighten their grip on the West Bank amid escalation with Iran – MSF
    Source: Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) 24 June, Jerusalem – As international focus shifts to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces have ramped up their activities in the West Bank. Increased military operations in Jenin, Nablus, and Tulkarem governorates, along with additional troop deployments, have led to heightened restrictions on Palestinians. Médecins sans […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ACT Budget 2025–26: RSPCA ACT Project Home Moves to Next Stage
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Skip to content Released 24/06/2025 The ACT Government is delivering on its commitment to support a new, […]

    MIL-OSI China: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel, Iran
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran have reached a formal agreement to implement a complete and total ceasefire, marking what he called the end of the “12-Day War.” U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward the South Lawn to board Marine One at […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Missouri Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Missouri small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, heavy rains, large hail, flooding and flash flooding occurring April 29. The SBA issued […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Human remains located, Ōwhiro Bay
    Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill, Wellington CIB An investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains at an address in Ōwhiro Bay on Sunday (22 June). On Monday afternoon a Police team were in the area after a homeowner located remains in his garden. The remains have […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard interdicts 10 aliens in the vicinity of Point Loma
    Source: United States Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/23/2025 07:45 PM EDT   06/23/2025 07:17 PM EDT The Coast Guard interdicted 10 aliens aboard a 25-foot white Sea Ray vessel in the vicinity of Point Loma, Sunday morning. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI Security: DHS Releases Statement on Major Victory for Trump Administration and the American People on Deporting Criminal Illegal Aliens to Third Countries
    Source: US Department of Homeland Security WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secured a legal victory in its efforts to remove the worst-of-the-worst illegal aliens. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 order, staying a District Court’s order pending appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.   With this […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: USAG Bavaria, OTH Amberg-Weiden Launch Innovative Learning Partnership
    Source: United States Army Dwayne D. Key II, deputy to the garrison commander at USAG Bavaria and Professor Dr. med. Clemens Bulitta, president of OTH Amberg-Weiden, signed thepartnership contract May 22, 2025. (Photo Credit: Simmel, Natalie ) VIEW ORIGINAL TOWER BARRACKS, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria and Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden celebrated their official […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: U.S. Army Garrison Italy remembers longtime auto skills mechanic
    Source: United States Army Gene Willie Strahan Jr., a devoted automotive mechanic, beloved colleague and cherished friend, passed away on June 10, 2025. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL VICENZA, Italy – The military communities of U.S. Army Garrison Italy, including Vicenza and Camp Darby, are mourning the loss of Gene Willie Strahan Jr., a […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Illinois Army National Guard trains with Polish Territorial Defence Force
    Source: United States Army U.S. Army Sgt. Joseline Sosa, a forward observer with 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard, relays information to her Polish counterparts during training in remote observation techniques in Toruń, Poland, June 6, 2025. The Illinois National Guard and Poland are partners in the Department of Defense National Guard […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Iowa Army Guard Soldiers Train at Tigerland
    Source: United States Army A group of U.S. Army Soldiers lie in a field after exiting a UH-60 Black Hawk at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, La., June 10, 2025. Soldiers practice entering and exiting the aircraft to enhance proficiency for real-world missions. (Photo Credit: Spc. Ruth Harrington) VIEW ORIGINAL FORT POLK, La. […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Hohenfels Army Lodging recognized as the Army Lodging of the Year Award for 2024
    Source: United States Army 1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: Natalie Simmel) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: Natalie Simmel) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: Natalie Simmel) VIEW ORIGINAL USAG BAVARIA – HOHENFELS, Germany – […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 23, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, June 23 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre Huge investment in new National Biosecurity Centre to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics. The country’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been significantly enhanced today […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Praise Pours in for Ernst Bill to Unleash Domestic Manufacturing
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – Support continues to pour in from small manufacturers in Iowa and across the country for Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act that doubles the loan limit for Small Business Administration (SBA) manufacturing loans. Senate Committee on Small Business and […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people Working people will be more secure as the Prime Minister will make a historic commitment at the NATO Summit to spend 5% of GDP on national security.   UK to publish […]

    MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals-led Missing Child Operation in Middle Florida Results in Recovery of 60 Children
    Source: US Marshals Service Tampa, FL – The U.S. Marshals Service Middle District of Florida, in conjunction with a vast array of partners, led missing child operation in June that resulted in the recovery or safe location of 60 critically missing children from across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Operation DRAGON EYE, the product of […]

    MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals in FL Arrest Man Wanted in TN on 32 Counts of Abuse of Minors
    Source: US Marshals Service Tampa, FL – The U.S. Marshals Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force – Tampa Office, acting on a collateral lead from the USMS Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force in Eastern Tennessee, June 19 arrested in Florida a man wanted in Tennessee on 32 felony counts of sexual abuse and exploitation of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners
    Source: US State of Missouri JUNE 23, 2025 Jefferson City — Today, at a press conference in St. Louis, Governor Mike Kehoe announced his appointments to the citizen-led St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners. The board, established by the passage of landmark public safety legislation in House Bill (HB) 495, is charged to be the governing […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Media Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle ride-in opportunity into San Francisco Bay Wednesday, June 25
    Source: United States Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/23/2025 05:15 PM EDT   06/23/2025 04:50 PM EDT For the first time since 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327), America’s Tall Ship, will be visiting San Francisco on Wednesday, June 25. MIL Security OSI –

  • Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Palestinian Territories – Israeli authorities further tighten their grip on the West Bank amid escalation with Iran – MSF
    Source: Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) 24 June, Jerusalem – As international focus shifts to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces have ramped up their activities in the West Bank. Increased military operations in Jenin, Nablus, and Tulkarem governorates, along with additional troop deployments, have led to heightened restrictions on Palestinians. Médecins sans […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ACT Budget 2025–26: RSPCA ACT Project Home Moves to Next Stage
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Skip to content Released 24/06/2025 The ACT Government is delivering on its commitment to support a new, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Issa, Ross Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Access to Federal Rules, Regulations
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee and Chairman of its Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Courts, was joined by Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and introduced H.R. 4072 — the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government out of touch on employment rights
    Source: NZCTU The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected and out of touch the New Zealand government is when it comes to employment rights. “This decision is a huge step towards establishing internationally recognised labour rights for […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement on the Visit to Ottawa of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
    Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, June 23, 2025 The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted His Highness, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for a visit to Canada from June 19 to 20, 2025. The visit reaffirmed the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson’s Sanctioning Sea Pirates Act to Protect Global Commerce and U.S. Security
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jonathan Jackson – Illinois (1st District) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) announced the passage of H.R. 1998, the Sanctioning Sea Pirates Act, landmark legislation to combat the rising threat of piracy in critical global shipping lanes and safeguard the economic and national security […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Missouri Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Missouri small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, heavy rains, large hail, flooding and flash flooding occurring April 29. The SBA issued […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Emergency kits and batteries available for eligible older adults and people with disabilities
    Source: US State of Oregon lder adults and people with disabilities may qualify for free emergency kits and batteries to stay safe during disasters. Emergencies like wildfires, heat waves and floods can happen at any time. It’s important to be ready. But for many people, it’s hard to know where to begin. They also may […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Frequently asked questions (FAQs) – changes to vocational education
    Source: Tertiary Education Commission Can you please explain the different groups involved in the changes? ISBsIndustry Skills Boards Industry Skills Boards are new entities that will be established formally from 1 January 2026. They have a core role of standard setting for vocational education across their allocated sectors. They will also work to share the voice […]

    MIL-OSI China: China earmarks 300 mln yuan to support local authorities’ disaster response
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 23 — China has earmarked 300 million yuan (about 41.8 million U.S. dollars) of central government funding to support local authorities in dealing with natural disasters and carrying out emergency rescue efforts, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Monday. The funds, allocated by […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards Twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Twelve SMEs announced as winners […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Wyden Reintroduces Legislation to Protect TPS and DED Recipients
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) June 23, 2025 The legislation has been reintroduced following Trump’s attack on immigrant communities, including 563,000 TPS recipients Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined 30 senators today in reintroducing legislation to provide qualified Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients a […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Trump Admin to Reverse Closure of Job Corps Centers
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of Appropriations Committee members led by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI) in sending a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging the DOL to reverse its […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Young Kim Bill to Support Taiwan in IMF Passes House
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 910), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Al Green (TX-09) to support Taiwan’s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).   Watch Rep. Kim speak in […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people Working people will be more secure as the Prime Minister will make a historic commitment at the NATO Summit to spend 5% of GDP on national security.   UK to publish […]

    MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI) For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland  June 23, 2025                                                    202-808-6129  PRESS RELEASE  CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE  Washington, DC – […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 23, 2025
    WIPPES Act Passes Through the U.S. House

    Today, the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation requires wipe manufacturers to label their products as non-flushable to protect wastewater infrastructure from damage. Blockages from non-flushable…

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    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District) Today, the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation requires wipe manufacturers to label their products as non-flushable to protect wastewater infrastructure from damage. Blockages from non-flushable wipes cost […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: The government will allocate over 33 billion rubles to create university campuses in a number of regions
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Order dated June 9, 2025 No. 1479-r In 2025–2027, more than 33 billion rubles will be allocated from the federal budget to a number of regions to create a network of modern university campuses […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pressley, Clark, Warren, Trahan Stand with Planned Parenthood, Condemn Proposed Cuts to Reproductive Health Care Under GOP’s Big Ugly Bill
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) Ahead of Dobbs Anniversary, Lawmakers Slam GOP Budget That Slashes Health Care Coverage, Defunds Planned Parenthood Pressley Shines Light on the Life-Saving Work of Planned Parenthood, Underscores Critical Need to Confront Converging Black Maternal Mortality and Reproductive Justice Crises that Cost Adriana Smith her […]

    MIL-OSI USA: McConnell Comments on Passing of Fred Smith
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the passing of FedEx founder, Fred Smith: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, Fred Smith, whose pioneering entrepreneurship helped transform how the world does business. Fred’s […]

  • Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Palestinian Territories – Israeli authorities further tighten their grip on the West Bank amid escalation with Iran – MSF
    Source: Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) 24 June, Jerusalem – As international focus shifts to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces have ramped up their activities in the West Bank. Increased military operations in Jenin, Nablus, and Tulkarem governorates, along with additional troop deployments, have led to heightened restrictions on Palestinians. Médecins sans […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ACT Budget 2025–26: RSPCA ACT Project Home Moves to Next Stage
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Skip to content Released 24/06/2025 The ACT Government is delivering on its commitment to support a new, […]

    MIL-OSI China: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel, Iran
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran have reached a formal agreement to implement a complete and total ceasefire, marking what he called the end of the “12-Day War.” U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward the South Lawn to board Marine One at […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Missouri Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Missouri small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, heavy rains, large hail, flooding and flash flooding occurring April 29. The SBA issued […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Human remains located, Ōwhiro Bay
    Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill, Wellington CIB An investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains at an address in Ōwhiro Bay on Sunday (22 June). On Monday afternoon a Police team were in the area after a homeowner located remains in his garden. The remains have […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 23, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, June 23 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks […]

    MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals-led Missing Child Operation in Middle Florida Results in Recovery of 60 Children
    Source: US Marshals Service Tampa, FL – The U.S. Marshals Service Middle District of Florida, in conjunction with a vast array of partners, led missing child operation in June that resulted in the recovery or safe location of 60 critically missing children from across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Operation DRAGON EYE, the product of […]

    MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals in FL Arrest Man Wanted in TN on 32 Counts of Abuse of Minors
    Source: US Marshals Service Tampa, FL – The U.S. Marshals Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force – Tampa Office, acting on a collateral lead from the USMS Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force in Eastern Tennessee, June 19 arrested in Florida a man wanted in Tennessee on 32 felony counts of sexual abuse and exploitation of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners
    Source: US State of Missouri JUNE 23, 2025 Jefferson City — Today, at a press conference in St. Louis, Governor Mike Kehoe announced his appointments to the citizen-led St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners. The board, established by the passage of landmark public safety legislation in House Bill (HB) 495, is charged to be the governing […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pressley, Clark, Warren, Trahan Stand with Planned Parenthood, Condemn Proposed Cuts to Reproductive Health Care Under GOP’s Big Ugly Bill
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) Ahead of Dobbs Anniversary, Lawmakers Slam GOP Budget That Slashes Health Care Coverage, Defunds Planned Parenthood Pressley Shines Light on the Life-Saving Work of Planned Parenthood, Underscores Critical Need to Confront Converging Black Maternal Mortality and Reproductive Justice Crises that Cost Adriana Smith her […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Fourth Defendant Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Bribe Feeding Our Future Juror
    Source: US FBI MINNEAPOLIS – Abdiaziz Farah, who was convicted of fraud after the first Feeding Our Future trial, has pleaded guilty to his role in providing a cash bribe to a juror in that same trial, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. On April 22, 2024, seven defendants went to trial before U.S. District […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Cocaine Following a Wiretap Investigation
    Source: US FBI Baltimore, Maryland – Travis Sentell Howell, 46, of Baltimore, Maryland, pled guilty to distributing 80 kilograms of cocaine. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the guilty plea with Acting Special Agent in Charge Amanda M. Koldjeski, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Baltimore Field Office, and Special Agent […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Peever Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Federal Prison for Assaulting His Spouse and Causing Serious Bodily Injury
    Source: US FBI ABERDEEN – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann has sentenced a Peever, South Dakota, man for Assault with a Deadly Weapon. On June 16, 2025, Terry Wayne Sterling Heminger, age 27, was sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison with […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Archetyp was one of the dark web’s biggest drug markets. A global sting has shut it down
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elena Morgenthaler, PhD Candidate, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University Operation Deep Sentinel Last week, one of the dark web’s most prominent drug marketplaces – Archetyp – was shut down in an international, multi-agency law enforcement operation following years of investigations. It was touted as […]

    MIL-OSI USA: California Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Laundering Proceeds of $16M Hospice Fraud Scheme
    Source: US State Government of Utah A California man pleaded guilty today to laundering more than $4.6 million in connection with a years-long scheme to defraud Medicare of nearly $16 million through sham hospice companies. According to court documents, Mihran Panosyan, 46, of Winnetka, worked with others to launder the proceeds of a massive Medicare […]

    MIL-OSI USA: HFAC Middle East And North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Lawler Reacts to Iranian Strikes on U.S. Bases
    Source: US Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17) Washington, D.C. – 6/23/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa subcommittee, reacts to the news of Iranian strikes on U.S. bases in the region. “I pray for the safety of our brave men and women serving our country […]

    MIL-OSI Security: California Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Laundering Proceeds of $16M Hospice Fraud Scheme
    Source: United States Attorneys General 1 A California man pleaded guilty today to laundering more than $4.6 million in connection with a years-long scheme to defraud Medicare of nearly $16 million through sham hospice companies. According to court documents, Mihran Panosyan, 46, of Winnetka, worked with others to launder the proceeds of a massive Medicare […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Florida Nonprofit Founder and Accountant Charged with Stealing Over $100 Million From Special Needs Victims
    Source: US FBI Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the  unsealing of an indictment charging Leo John Govoni (67, Clearwater) and John Leo Witeck (60, Tampa) in connection with a fraud scheme that involved stealing more than $100 million from, and ultimately bankrupting, a non-profit organization in Clearwater that managed funds for vulnerable […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Newton County, Missouri, Man Indicted for Illegally Possessing Firearm
    Source: US FBI SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Diamond, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury this week for illegally possessing firearms after a prior felony conviction. Jason A. Duncan, 40, was charged with three counts of being a felon in possession of firearms, by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo. The indictment, […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Man Charged for Stabbing Visitor at the Wounded Knee Memorial Site in the Pine Ridge Reservation
    Source: US FBI RAPID CITY – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that the United States Attorney’s Office has charged 18-year-old Raymond Eagle Hawk, Jr., of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, with Assault with Intent to Commit Murder. On June 12, 2025, Eagle Hawk was intoxicated and panhandling at the Wounded Knee cemetery parking lot. […]