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

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 […]

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 Australia: Behind the headlines: the hidden toll on journalists during the pandemic era
Source: 24 June 2025 Getty Images New research has revealed the trauma faced by journalists during the height of the pandemic, caused by exposure to online threats, disturbing information and disrupted work routines that exacerbated an industry already under pressure from the rise of social media and online news. Journalism and media experts from the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Cracking the code of early onset bowel cancer: the search for 10 key biomarkers
Source: 24 June 2025 [embedded content] Bowel cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly. In Australia and around the world, there’s been a concerning rise in bowel cancer cases among people under 50, and no one yet knows exactly why. Leading cancer researcher Professor Michael Samuel – from the Centre for Cancer […]

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-Evening Report: More women are using medical cannabis – but new research shows barriers push some into illegal markets
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vinuli Withanarachchie, PhD candidate, College of Health, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Getty Images The number of women using medicinal cannabis is growing in New Zealand and overseas. They use cannabis treatment for general conditions such as pain, anxiety, inflammation and nausea, as well as […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and Mrs. Wu Attended the First Planning Meeting of the 2025 Double Tenth Celebration Committee
Source: Republic of China Taiwan The 2025 Double Tenth Celebration Committee held its first planning meeting today, chaired by Chairperson Michael Wu. The meeting was well attended by Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) Commissioners Johnson Hsiung and Shirley Chen, as well as community leaders and representatives from various organizations. Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Climate Action ‘A Rating’ for third year running
Source: Scotland – City of Dundee Dundee has been recognised as one of 112 cities worldwide for its environmental leadership and transparency. The list, co-ordinated by charity CDP, gives cities rankings based on their climate action with Dundee City Council being awarded an A rating for 2024 and included for the third consecutive year. Dundee […]

MIL-OSI Banking: SparkKitty, SparkCat’s little brother: A new Trojan spy found in the App Store and Google Play
Source: Securelist – Kaspersky Headline: SparkKitty, SparkCat’s little brother: A new Trojan spy found in the App Store and Google Play In January 2025, we uncovered the SparkCat spyware campaign, which was aimed at gaining access to victims’ crypto wallets. The threat actor distributed apps containing a malicious SDK/framework. This component would wait for a […]

MIL-Evening Report: Australian CEOs are still getting their bonuses. Performance doesn’t seem to matter so much
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Denniss, Adjunct Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University RomanR/Shutterstock Almost all of Australia’s top chief executives are, according to their boards at least, knocking it out of the park in terms of performance. That is despite sluggish productivity, persistently high carbon emissions, rising […]

MIL-Evening Report: Strait of Hormuz: closing vital oil and gas route would disrupt global supplies. How will Australia be affected?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sanjoy Paul, Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney Below the Sky/Shutterstock The Iranian parliament has approved the closure of key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that could further escalate the Israel/Iran war. The strait […]

MIL-OSI Australia: City placements launched to promote Young Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News The City of Greater Bendigo is pleased to announce a new work placement initiative aimed at encouraging more young women to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Applications are now open for the Young Women in STEM Work Placement Program which is aimed at high school […]

MIL-OSI Australia: NDIS Incoming Government Brief
Source: On Friday 20 June 2025, Mental Health Australia provided an Incoming Government Brief on psychosocial disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to Minister for Disability and the NDIS, the Hon Mark Butler MP and Minister for the NDIS, Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister. The brief acknowledges that while the NDIS has been […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Free support now available for rental disputes in Victoria
Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing Victorian renters and rental providers now have a fast and free service to help resolve simple rental disputes. Launched today, Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) is a dispute resolution service to help settle disputes over bonds, compensation, repairs, and excessive rents. Victorians can access RDRV by phone, online, or in […]

MIL-Evening Report: How do I get started in the gym lifting weights?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mandy Hagstrom, Senior Lecturer, Exercise Physiology. School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney Thomas Barwick/Getty So you’ve never been to a gym and are keen to start, but something’s holding you back. Perhaps you don’t know what to actually do in there or feel like you’ll just look […]

MIL-OSI Australia: New requirement to audit Care Minutes Performance Statement
Source: All residential aged care providers will be required to complete a new Care Minutes Performance Statement, which must be externally audited and submitted to the 2025–26 Aged Care Financial Report. Find out how to prepare for these new requirements. MIL OSI News –

MIL-OSI Australia: Youths proceeded against for graffiti offences in George Town
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Youths proceeded against for graffiti offences in George Town Monday, 23 June 2025 – 2:30 pm. Three youths will be proceeded against for graffiti offences in George Town after several locations were reportedly damaged with spray paint within the Macquarie Street business hub between December 2024 and March […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Your top 5 work-from-home questions
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin 1. What is the fixed rate for Tax Time 2024? The fixed rate for the 2023–24 income year is 67 cents per hour worked from home. As this rate may change each year, it’s important to check our website so you can claim the right amount for that year, […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Activity statement generate dates
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin About generate dates We provide planned activity statement generate dates throughout the financial year. Activity statements are produced based on data extracted from our records on these dates. Online activity statements are generally available one week after the activity statement generate date. It may take up to 3 weeks […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Operation Protego
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin About Operation Protego Operation Protego is an ATO-led investigation into large-scale GST fraud that was promoted particularly on social media. The attempted fraud involves an individual: inventing a fake business lodging a fraudulent Australian business number (ABN) application, and submitting fictitious business activity statements (BAS) to attempt to […]

New Zealand News: 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 New Zealand: 1 in 10 young adults are LGBTIQ+ – Stats NZ media release and report: LGBTIQ+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand: 2023
1 in 10 young adults are LGBTIQ+ – media release 24 June 2025 The LGBTIQ+ population is comparatively young, with 1 in 10 people aged 15 to 29 years being LGBTIQ+ (10.2 percent) in the 2023 Census, compared with 1 in 20 adults in the overall adult population (4.9 percent), according to a report released by […]

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 New Zealand: Prime Minister strengthens NZ’s ties with Europe
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held high-level talks with European Union leaders in Brussels, to underline the close ties between New Zealand and the EU. “The European Union is one of New Zealand’s most trusted partners,” Mr Luxon says. “This is something that was emphasised in my meetings with both EU Commission President […]

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 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 New Zealand: Changes for prescribing ADHD medications
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed prescribing changes that will enable GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). “I applaud Pharmac and Medsafe’s decision to widen prescribing rules for ADHD medicines from next February, this decision will give New Zealanders faster access […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government recognises Matariki near Ohakune
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 […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Improved groundwater quality indicator reveals a mixed picture of New Zealand’s aquifers – Stats NZ media release: Groundwater quality: Data to 2024
Improved groundwater quality indicator reveals a mixed picture of New Zealand’s aquifers – media release 24 June 2025 An improved groundwater quality indicator, with more comprehensive data, additional measures, and refined methodology, has been released by Stats NZ today. “This release has greatly improved data coverage, helping us better understand the current state of groundwater and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Global report praises NZ’s sustainable fisheries
Source: New Zealand Government A United Nations report ranking New Zealand’s fisheries among the world’s most sustainable is strong recognition of the sector’s hard work, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The report compared fisheries around the world and found the region including New Zealand’s waters have the second highest levels of sustainable stocks […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Renewing your MTOC – faster approval times
Source: Maritime New Zealand We know that many Maritime Transport Operator Certificates (MTOC) expire this year and we have worked on our business processes so decision times for MTOC renewals are now much faster. Of course, not all applications will be the same, with some being more complicated than others, and these more complicated applications […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Customer Contact Group closed from 3pm Friday
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 24 June 2025Last updated 24 June 2025 Print Share The Customer Contact Group will be closed from 3pm on Friday 27 June, reopening 8.30am on Monday 30 June. Please email customerservice@tec.govt.nz with any queries. MIL OSI New Zealand News –

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 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 New Zealand: Have your say on proposed catch limits for fisheries across New Zealand
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Catch limits and other management changes for nearly 30 fisheries across the country are included in proposals for the next regular fisheries sustainability review, says Fisheries New Zealand director of fisheries management Emma Taylor. The public consultation, which began today, includes proposed changes for 3 blue cod stocks, snapper […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: GPs to receive record funding boost
Source: New Zealand Government General practices are set to benefit from the largest funding boost in New Zealand’s history – because frontline care starts with your local GP, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “This Government is focused on real results. When you are able to see your doctor or nurse earlier, you stay healthier and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Familyr – Family Alert Smart Medical Alarms & GPS Safety Devices to Keep Kiwis Safe
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Familyr – Family Alert Smart Medical Alarms & GPS Safety Devices to Keep Kiwis Safe A new generation of personal safety and medical alarms has officially launched in New Zealand, and it’s putting peace of mind in the palm of every Kiwi’s hand. The post Familyr – Family Alert Smart […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Making First Aid Training More Accessible: MediTrain Launches New Manual
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Making First Aid Training More Accessible: MediTrain Launches New Manual MediTrain is proud to announce the release of its new First Aid Manual, Edition 5, part of a wider commitment to making first aid training accessible, engaging and effective for all learners across New Zealand. The post Making First Aid […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Regional Infrastructure Fund backs solar energy
Source: New Zealand Government Three solar projects in regional New Zealand will receive loans of up to $28.1 million combined from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to ensure security of local energy supply and community resilience, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Energy Minister Simon Watts say. “The loans for these projects in Bay of Plenty, […]

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

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Confirms Major Exchange Listing Ahead of Public Launch
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For months, the crypto market has been searching for clarity. While most coins rely on vague promises or recycled narratives, one project is quietly building momentum with precision, community strength, and now, a major exchange catalyst that could unlock a wave of liquidity, Bitcoin […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Human Right Committee Opens One Hundred and Forty-Fourth Session
Source: United Nations – Geneva The Human Right Committee this morning opened its one hundred and forty-fourth session, during which it will examine the reports of Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain and Viet Nam on their implementation of the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In her opening remarks, Sara Hamood, […]

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

MIL-OSI Australia: Behind the headlines: the hidden toll on journalists during the pandemic era
Source: 24 June 2025 Getty Images New research has revealed the trauma faced by journalists during the height of the pandemic, caused by exposure to online threats, disturbing information and disrupted work routines that exacerbated an industry already under pressure from the rise of social media and online news. Journalism and media experts from the […]

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: 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 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 United Kingdom: PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 June 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 June 2025 The Prime Minister welcomed President Zelenskyy to Downing Street this afternoon. The Prime Minister welcomed President Zelenskyy to Downing Street this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by sharing his condolences with President Zelenskyy on the […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: President Zelenskyy visits Chatham House to discuss defence and reconstruction of Ukraine
Source: Chatham House – President Zelenskyy visits Chatham House to discuss defence and reconstruction of UkraineNews releasejon.wallace23 June 2025 The president discussed Ukraine’s military position, his hopes for the NATO summit, and more. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Chatham House on Monday 23 June as part of a trip to the UK that included meetings with […]

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 Video: UN Charter, Secretary-General/Syria, Iran & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (23June 2025)
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. ——————————— Highlights: UN Charter Secretary-General/Syria Iran Central African Republic Occupied Palestinian Territory Lebanon Democratic Republic of the Congo Sudan Ukraine Haiti Security Council Climate in Asia Internet Governance Forum Senior Personnel Appointment Resident Coordinators International Days Office for Disarmament Affairs Briefings […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: New NATO defence commitments must not come at cost of human rights
Source: Amnesty International – By Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International As NATO states meet in the Hague this week, they face tough decisions that will impact the lives of millions, or even billions, around the world. If, as widely expected, they commit to increased defence spending in response to Russia’s ongoing war of […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Panels established to review Canadian surtaxes, Chinese duties on farm and fish products
Source: World Trade Organization DS627: Canada — Measures on Certain Products of Chinese Origin China submitted its second request for the establishment of a dispute panel with respect to the surtax measures imposed by Canada on certain products of Chinese origin, including electric vehicles and steel and aluminium products. Canada had said it was not ready […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Energy sanctions against Russia and audit request – E-001144/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Following the Russian military aggression against Ukraine, the EU has acted firmly to cut its reliance on Russian energy. REPowerEU[1] aims to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports, accelerate the clean transition, diversify supplies and enhance EU energy resilience. To put pressure on Russia to cease its war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Belgium Bart De Wever
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Bart De Wever. Prime Minister Carney congratulated Prime Minister De Wever on taking office in February and emphasized the longstanding ties between Canada and Belgium. The leaders discussed expanding bilateral trade and investment, with a focus on advancing clean […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Canada announces new, strengthened partnership with the European Union
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced an historic step forward for Canada’s relationship with the European Union (EU). Together with President Costa and President von der Leyen, the Prime Minister announced they will forge a new, ambitious, and comprehensive partnership. The New EU-Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future is rooted […]

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 Global: How might the US-Iran conflict escalate? Expert Q&A
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin On Sunday June 22, Donald Trump announced that several of Iran’s most important nuclear facilities had been “completely obliterated” and that the country’s nuclear weapons programme had been crippled. Iran denied this and vowed to retaliate. The […]

MIL-OSI Global: At June’s Nato summit, just keeping Donald Trump in the room will be seen as a victory
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham Gints Ivuskans/Shutterstock When Nato leaders meet for their annual summit in The Hague on Wednesday June 25, all eyes will be on Donald Trump. Not only is the 47th president of the United States less committed to the alliance […]

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 Security: NATO Secretary General outlines expectations ahead of historic Summit
Source: NATO On Monday 23 June [2025] NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, outlined his expectations for the NATO Summit in The Hague. This year’s Summit takes place on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 June and will bring together heads of state and government from across the Alliance; it will be hosted by the Netherlands for […]

MIL-OSI Global: Iran is considering closing the strait of Hormuz – why this would be a major escalation
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Basil Germond, Professor of International Security, Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, Lancaster University Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the strait of Hormuz. This is potentially a very dangerous moment. The strait of […]

MIL-OSI Europe: At a Glance – 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada – 23-06-2025
Source: European Parliament G7 leaders gathered under this year’s Canadian Presidency in Kananaskis, Canada, from 15 to 17 June 2025. The 51st leaders’ summit was overshadowed by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran (which forced United States (US) President Donald Trump to leave the summit earlier), trade tensions between the US and the G7 […]

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Behind the headlines: the hidden toll on journalists during the pandemic era
Source: 24 June 2025 Getty Images New research has revealed the trauma faced by journalists during the height of the pandemic, caused by exposure to online threats, disturbing information and disrupted work routines that exacerbated an industry already under pressure from the rise of social media and online news. Journalism and media experts from the […]

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 Africa: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Phone Call from Hungarian Foreign and Trade Minister
Source: Government of Qatar Doha, June 24, 2025 HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call on Monday from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter Szijjarto. During the call, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Turkish President Meets Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Source: Government of Qatar Istanbul, June 21, 2025 HE President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Saturday with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, on the sidelines of the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is […]

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 Africa: Republic of The Gambia: President Barrow and Other Heads of State Attend the 67th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
His Excellency President Adama Barrow has joined other regional leaders at the Ordinary Session of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government in the capital city of Nigeria, Abuja. The Summit reviewed the State of the Community, economic cooperation, security and broader sub-regional developments. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu chaired the […]

MIL-OSI Global: Gulf States want no winner in the conflict between Israel and Iran
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Mira Al Hussein, Research Fellow at the Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, University of Edinburgh When Israel assassinated a number of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists on June 13, there was an initial euphoria among some ruling elites in the […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: EU/Israel: ‘Timid’ review of EU-Israel Association Agreement a ‘greenlight to Israel’s genocide’
Source: Amnesty International – Responding to the European Commission’s review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which found ‘indications’ that Israel is breaching its human rights obligations, Eve Geddie the Director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office said: “Despite its timid wording, the European Commission finally states the obvious: Israel is breaching its human rights obligations […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Amnesty International UK’s response to Home Secretary’s announcement that Palestine Action will be proscribed a terrorist organisation
Source: Amnesty International – 23 Jun 2025, 06:08pm Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK Chief Executive said:  “Amnesty International is seriously concerned by the Home Secretary’s announcement that she intends to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The UK has an overly broad definition of terrorism and proscribing a direct-action protest group like Palestine Action […]

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 […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Attack on Gaza Freedom Flotilla – E-001794/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The EU is very concerned about reports of a drone attack on a ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists heading for Gaza. The EU discourages flotillas as a means for aid delivery. They risk the safety of their participants and carry the potential for escalation. However, nothing justifies attacking participants of flotillas […]

MIL-OSI Africa: 67th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit: H.E. Julius Maada bio, President of Sierra Leone, is the new chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government for a one-year term
Download logo The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its Sixty-Seventh Ordinary Session, today, 22 June 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. During the Session, the Heads of State considered the report of the 94th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers, and reports on the State […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Cabo Verde: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Increased Resilience and Equal Opportunities
Download logo Cabo Verde’s economy continues on a strong recovery path, according to the latest Cabo Verde Economic Update 2025, released today by the World Bank. Real GDP in Cabo Verde grew by 7.3% in 2024, supported by robust tourism activity and a modest recovery in agriculture. However, while the country has made notable strides – particularly […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Israel further tightens grip on the West Bank amid Iran escalation
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières – Jerusalem – As international focus shifts to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces have ramped up their activities in the West Bank, Palestine. 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) […]

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

Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025
Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025
Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Africa: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Qatar Strongly Condemns Attack That Targeted Al-Udeid Air Base
Source: Government of Qatar Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Qatar Strongly Condemns Attack That Targeted Al-Udeid Air Base Doha, June 23 Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari expressed the State of Qatar’s strong condemnation […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Turkish President Meets Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Source: Government of Qatar Istanbul, June 21, 2025 HE President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Saturday with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, on the sidelines of the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is […]

MIL-OSI USA: 06.23.2025

Senator Cruz Statement on Iran Regime Attack on American Servicemembers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz Published: 06.23.2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement after the Iranian regime targeted the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with missiles. Sen. Cruz said, “The Iranian regime is rogue and illegitimate, and is responsible for the murder, injury, and kidnapping of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Bacon Issues Statement on Iran/Israel Situation
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska) Bacon Issues Statement on Iran/Israel Situation Washington, June 23, 2025 Bacon Issues Statement on Iran/Israel Situation Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following response regarding the Iran/Israel situation: “Iran should have taken the denuclearization deal when President Trump offered it.  As […]

MIL-OSI Global: Gulf States want no winner in the conflict between Israel and Iran
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Mira Al Hussein, Research Fellow at the Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, University of Edinburgh When Israel assassinated a number of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists on June 13, there was an initial euphoria among some ruling elites in the […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Meets Former UK Prime Minister
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) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Beijing on Monday. As Wang Yi, also a […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: EU/Israel: ‘Timid’ review of EU-Israel Association Agreement a ‘greenlight to Israel’s genocide’
Source: Amnesty International – Responding to the European Commission’s review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which found ‘indications’ that Israel is breaching its human rights obligations, Eve Geddie the Director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office said: “Despite its timid wording, the European Commission finally states the obvious: Israel is breaching its human rights obligations […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Attack on Gaza Freedom Flotilla – E-001794/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The EU is very concerned about reports of a drone attack on a ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists heading for Gaza. The EU discourages flotillas as a means for aid delivery. They risk the safety of their participants and carry the potential for escalation. However, nothing justifies attacking participants of flotillas […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Israel further tightens grip on the West Bank amid Iran escalation
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières – Jerusalem – As international focus shifts to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces have ramped up their activities in the West Bank, Palestine. 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) […]

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

MIL-Evening Report: NZ Greens call on state to condemn US over ‘dangerous’ attack on Iran
Asia Pacific Report New Zealand’s opposition Green Party has called on the government to condemn the United States for its illegal bombing of Iran and inflaming tensions across the Middle East. “The actions of the United States pose a fundamental threat to world peace,” said Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson in a statement. “The rest […]

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

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 […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Behind the headlines: the hidden toll on journalists during the pandemic era
Source: 24 June 2025 Getty Images New research has revealed the trauma faced by journalists during the height of the pandemic, caused by exposure to online threats, disturbing information and disrupted work routines that exacerbated an industry already under pressure from the rise of social media and online news. Journalism and media experts from the […]

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 Australia: Cracking the code of early onset bowel cancer: the search for 10 key biomarkers
Source: 24 June 2025 [embedded content] Bowel cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly. In Australia and around the world, there’s been a concerning rise in bowel cancer cases among people under 50, and no one yet knows exactly why. Leading cancer researcher Professor Michael Samuel – from the Centre for Cancer […]

MIL-Evening Report: Drone footage captured orcas crafting tools out of kelp – and using them for grooming
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vanessa Pirotta, Postdoctoral Researcher and Wildlife Scientist, Macquarie University Sara Jenkins/500px/Getty The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the ocean’s true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators. They’re very intelligent and highly social. Their […]

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 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 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-Evening Report: Inaccurate and misogynistic: why we need to make the term ‘hysterectomy’ history
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong Panuwat Dangsungnoen/Getty Images Have you had a tonsillectomy (your tonsils taken out), appendectomy (your appendix removed) or lumpectomy (removal of a lump from your breast)? The suffix “ectomy” denotes surgical removal of the named body part, so […]

MIL-Evening Report: More women are using medical cannabis – but new research shows barriers push some into illegal markets
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vinuli Withanarachchie, PhD candidate, College of Health, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Getty Images The number of women using medicinal cannabis is growing in New Zealand and overseas. They use cannabis treatment for general conditions such as pain, anxiety, inflammation and nausea, as well as […]

MIL-Evening Report: It’s time to face an uncomfortable truth: maybe our pampered pets would be better off without us
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nancy Cushing, Associate professor, University of Newcastle ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images Pet-keeping is often promoted for the benefits it brings humans. A close association with another animal can provide us with a sense of purpose and a daily dose of joy. It can aid our health, […]

MIL-Evening Report: Work, wages and apprenticeships: sifting for clues about the lives of girls in ancient Egypt
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julia Hamilton, Lecturer in History and Archaeology, Macquarie University Weavers in the Tomb of Khnumhotep II, Beni Hassan, Egypt. Painted by Norman de Garis Davies (MMA 33.8.16) We know surprisingly little about the lives of children in ancient Egypt. And what records we do have about them […]

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-Evening Report: How do sleep trackers work, and are they worth it? A sleep scientist breaks it down
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dean J. Miller, Senior Lecturer, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia Many smartwatches, fitness and wellness trackers now offer sleep tracking among their many functions. Wear your watch or ring to bed, and you’ll wake up to a detailed sleep report telling you not just how […]

MIL-Evening Report: ‘It feels like I am being forced to harm a child’: research shows how teachers are suffering moral injury
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Glenys Oberg, PhD candidate in education and trauma, The University of Queensland SolStock/Getty Images Australia is in the grip of a teacher shortage. Teachers are burning out, warning the job is no longer sustainable and leaving the profession. We know this is due to excessive workloads, stress […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Empowering youth, protecting the planet: United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) partners with Somali universities to train future environmental advocates
Download logo Twenty-five students from SIMAD University in Mogadishu were given one day training on the practical management of wastewater and solid waste to help prevent pollution of the environment. The session took place at the UNSOS environmental installations, namely the wastewater treatment plants and waste management yard.  This training aimed to equip students with hands-on skills for […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Ms. Aya Suzuki of Japan – Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University
Source: United Nations MIL-OSI 2 nited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, following consultation with the United Nations University (UNU), announced today the appointment of Aya Suzuki of Japan as the next UNU Senior Vice-Rector.  She succeeds Sawako Shirahase of Japan, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her dedication and service.  Ms. Suzuki is a distinguished Japanese […]

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: SHU and Shandong Institute of Technology and Business agreed on cooperation
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State – On June 23, a delegation from Shandong Institute of Technology and Business (SIITB) visited the National University of Management to sign a cooperation agreement. Rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroev, vice-rectors Maria Karelina and Dmitry Bryukhanov […]

MIL-OSI Global: No country for old business owners: Economic shifts create a growing challenge for America’s aging entrepreneurs
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Nancy Forster-Holt, Clinical Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Rhode Island Americans love small businesses. We dedicate a week each year to applauding them, and spend Small Business Saturday shopping locally. Yet hiding in plain sight is an enormous challenge facing small business owners as they […]

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

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 […]

MIL-Evening Report: Drone footage captured orcas crafting tools out of kelp – and using them for grooming
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vanessa Pirotta, Postdoctoral Researcher and Wildlife Scientist, Macquarie University Sara Jenkins/500px/Getty The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the ocean’s true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators. They’re very intelligent and highly social. Their […]

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-Evening Report: Inaccurate and misogynistic: why we need to make the term ‘hysterectomy’ history
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong Panuwat Dangsungnoen/Getty Images Have you had a tonsillectomy (your tonsils taken out), appendectomy (your appendix removed) or lumpectomy (removal of a lump from your breast)? The suffix “ectomy” denotes surgical removal of the named body part, so […]

MIL-Evening Report: More women are using medical cannabis – but new research shows barriers push some into illegal markets
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vinuli Withanarachchie, PhD candidate, College of Health, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Getty Images The number of women using medicinal cannabis is growing in New Zealand and overseas. They use cannabis treatment for general conditions such as pain, anxiety, inflammation and nausea, as well as […]

MIL-Evening Report: It’s time to face an uncomfortable truth: maybe our pampered pets would be better off without us
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nancy Cushing, Associate professor, University of Newcastle ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images Pet-keeping is often promoted for the benefits it brings humans. A close association with another animal can provide us with a sense of purpose and a daily dose of joy. It can aid our health, […]

MIL-Evening Report: Work, wages and apprenticeships: sifting for clues about the lives of girls in ancient Egypt
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julia Hamilton, Lecturer in History and Archaeology, Macquarie University Weavers in the Tomb of Khnumhotep II, Beni Hassan, Egypt. Painted by Norman de Garis Davies (MMA 33.8.16) We know surprisingly little about the lives of children in ancient Egypt. And what records we do have about them […]

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-Evening Report: How do sleep trackers work, and are they worth it? A sleep scientist breaks it down
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dean J. Miller, Senior Lecturer, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia Many smartwatches, fitness and wellness trackers now offer sleep tracking among their many functions. Wear your watch or ring to bed, and you’ll wake up to a detailed sleep report telling you not just how […]

MIL-Evening Report: ‘It feels like I am being forced to harm a child’: research shows how teachers are suffering moral injury
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Glenys Oberg, PhD candidate in education and trauma, The University of Queensland SolStock/Getty Images Australia is in the grip of a teacher shortage. Teachers are burning out, warning the job is no longer sustainable and leaving the profession. We know this is due to excessive workloads, stress […]

MIL-OSI Global: Gulf States want no winner in the conflict between Israel and Iran
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Mira Al Hussein, Research Fellow at the Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, University of Edinburgh When Israel assassinated a number of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists on June 13, there was an initial euphoria among some ruling elites in the […]

MIL-OSI Global: Alberta youth have the right to school library books that reflect their lives, including sexuality
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Jamie Anderson, PhD Candidate, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed fondness for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, most recently wagering a a friendly public bet on the NHL hockey playoffs. In 2023, she said she wanted Albertans to enjoy some of the […]

MIL-OSI Global: The Learning Refuge: How women-led community efforts help refugees resettle in Cyprus
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Suzan Ilcan, Professor of Sociology & University Research Chair, University of Waterloo A grassroots organization in Paphos, Cyprus, is bringing women together to address the needs of refugees in the city. (Shutterstock) Since 2015, the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) has seen a steady rise in migrant arrivals and […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Assisted dying: what happens now the House of Lords has the bill?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Daniel Gover, Senior Lecturer in British Politics, Queen Mary University of London The House of Lords will now scrutinise the bill. Flickr/House of Lords , CC BY-NC-ND MPs have voted to introduce assisted dying, almost seven months after this bill was first debated in the House of Commons. […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Why it can be harder to sleep during the summer – and what you can do about it
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Timothy Hearn, Senior Lecturer in Bioinformatics, Anglia Ruskin University The amount of daylight we get in the summer can seriously mess with our body clock. Lysenko Andrii/ Shutterstock As the days stretch long and the sun lingers late into the evening, most of us welcome summer with open […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: The spectacular frenzy of 28 Years Later offers a new breed of pandemic storytelling
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Lucyl Harrison, PhD Candidate, School of Humanities, University of Hull Twenty-three years on from director Danny Boyle’s unforgettable film 28 Days Later, and five years on from COVID, horror is having a spectacular renaissance. With 28 Years Later, the franchise has returned to cinema as a mouthpiece for […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: How to protect your favourite urban trees from increasing danger
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Lucy Grace, PhD Candidate, Climate Change and Literature, Nottingham Trent University Whether your favourite tree is in a private garden, on wasteland, in a school playground or on the street, your emotional response may be admiration, relaxation, rejuvenation or awareness of the seasons passing. But so many special […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: I’ve studied faiths and cultures around the world. Here’s how finance can be made more inclusive and sustainable
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Atul K. Shah, Professor, Accounting and Finance, City St George’s, University of London Krailath/Shutterstock Financial products are becoming increasingly sophisticated – as are the frauds associated with things like crypto, hacking and digital robbery. Many people are already overwhelmed by financial matters, and being unable to manage money […]

MIL-OSI Global: Here’s why the public needs to challenge the ‘good AI’ myth pushed by tech companies
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Professor in Global Thought and Comparative Philosophies, Director of Centre for AI Futures, SOAS, University of London While there’s been much negative discussion about AI, including on the possibility that it will take over the world, the public is also being bombarded with positive messages about […]

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

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 Australia: Behind the headlines: the hidden toll on journalists during the pandemic era
Source: 24 June 2025 Getty Images New research has revealed the trauma faced by journalists during the height of the pandemic, caused by exposure to online threats, disturbing information and disrupted work routines that exacerbated an industry already under pressure from the rise of social media and online news. Journalism and media experts from the […]

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 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 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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 – […]

MIL-OSI: Red Earth Casino Chooses QCI Chatalytics to Enhance Casino Operations with Integrated AI Solutions
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SAN DIEGO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Earth Casino has chosen Quick Custom Intelligence’s (QCI) Chatalytics platform to revolutionize its casino operations and elevate guest engagement. This AI-powered suite—which includes Slot Copilot, Player Copilot, the Dashboard, and the Robot Button—leverages OpenAI technology to deliver real-time intelligence and streamline decision-making across […]

MIL-OSI: Lucas GC Limited Announces Closing of Follow-On Offering
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucas GC Limited (NASDAQ: LGCL) (“Lucas” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology-driven Platform-as-a-Service (“PaaS”) company with proprietary technologies applied to the human resources and insurance industry verticals, today announced the closing of its “best efforts” follow-on offering (the “Offering”) of 32,150,000 ordinary […]

MIL-OSI Video: Opening Session: Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements) The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum’s overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. — The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as […]

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: Wyden, Markey Demand Answers from Trump Administration Using AI and Other Technology to Label People as National Security Risks
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) June 23, 2025 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, (D-Ore.) said today that he and Edward J. Markey, (D-Mass.) are demanding answers from the Trump administration about its use of artificial intelligence and other technologies to label people as a risk to U.S. national […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Delivering Growth Through Collaboration and Innovation: SaskTel Reports Net Income of $82.2 Million in 2024-25
Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on June 23, 2025 Today, SaskTel released both its Annual Report and Sustainability Report for the 2024-25 fiscal year, highlighting its financial results and initiatives and best practices driving sustainability, equity and prosperity for the province of Saskatchewan. Financial results for the 2024-25 fiscal year include net income […]

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 Video: UN Charter, Secretary-General/Syria, Iran & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (23June 2025)
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. ——————————— Highlights: UN Charter Secretary-General/Syria Iran Central African Republic Occupied Palestinian Territory Lebanon Democratic Republic of the Congo Sudan Ukraine Haiti Security Council Climate in Asia Internet Governance Forum Senior Personnel Appointment Resident Coordinators International Days Office for Disarmament Affairs Briefings […]