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Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: California stands united against chaotic and inflammatory federal takeover of California National Guard Unit
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 8, 2025 In case you missed it, last night, President Trump – disregarding Governor Newsom – federalized California National Guard troops in Los Angeles at a time when there were no unmet law enforcement needs. In fact, local law enforcement efforts successfully de-escalated the situation in Los Angeles […]

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada officials to hold technical briefing on defence and security priorities
Source: Government of Canada News June 8, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media to provide information and answer questions, under embargo, related to Canada’s defence and security priorities. Date: Monday, June 9, 2025Time: 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT Media interested […]

MIL-OSI USA: Quiet Professionals
Source: US State of Wyoming Story and photos by A1C Michael Swingen CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Every day, people flip on a light switch, run hot water, and turn up the A/C without giving it a second thought. Phones charge. Toilets flush. Stormwater drains away. Every day, people drive on smooth, paved roads and work in […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand, Cambodia reach deal on troop redeployment to ease border tensions
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 BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, June 8 (Xinhua) — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to redeploy troops to ease tensions after a brief clash earlier in the border area, Thai […]

India’s transformative foreign policy: A decade of strategic diplomacy
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Over the past eleven years, the Narendra Modi-led government has redefined India’s foreign policy, transitioning from a reactive to a proactive and assertive global stance. Guided by the principles of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas,” India’s diplomacy has become more inclusive, development-focused, […]

MIL-OSI Australia: TV interview Andrew Clennell, Sky News
Source: Australian Attorney General’s Agencies Andrew Clennell: Joining me live now is the Trade Minister, Don Farrell. Don Farrell, thanks for your time. Well, let’s talk about this first meeting with Donald Trump the PM is scheduled to have this week. Do you expect the meeting to occur and what do you expect to happen? […]

Colombia’s potential presidential contender Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party, as his wife said he was fighting for his life in hospital. The 39-year-old senator, who was shot during a campaign event as part of […]

MIL-OSI China: Remains of China’s former senior military official Xu Qiliang cremated

The remains of China’s former senior military official Xu Qiliang were cremated in Beijing on Sunday.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — The remains of China’s former senior military official Xu Qiliang were cremated in Beijing on Sunday. Xi Jinping, along with other Party and state leaders including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi, bid […]

Nari Shakti: A decade of women’s empowerment under Modi government
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Over the past 11 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has witnessed a transformative shift in women’s empowerment, redefining their role from passive beneficiaries to active nation-builders. With women and children comprising 67.7% of India’s population, the Modi government has made Nari […]

MIL-OSI Video: Coca Cola 600 Wrap Up
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— The #CocaCola600 wasn’t just a race; it was about showcasing the strength, precision, and dedication of our U.S. military and honoring our fallen. From flyovers to enlistment ceremonies, the DOD was proud to be part of @NASCAR’s Memorial Day weekend tradition, honoring those who serve and […]

MIL-OSI Video: The future of special operations aviation is here.
Source: US Army (video statements) About the U.S. Army: The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force. Interested in joining the U.S. Army? […]

MIL-OSI China: Colombian presidential candidate in critical condition after being shot
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who is running for the presidency in 2026, was shot and seriously wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, local authorities said. Uribe Turbay was addressing a group of people when armed assailants shot him from behind, said Democratic […]

MIL-OSI USA News: Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions
Source: US Whitehouse MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE                THE ATTORNEY GENERAL                THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT:       Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions  Numerous incidents of violence and disorder have recently occurred and threaten to continue in response to the enforcement of Federal law by […]

Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector Unites to Future-Proof Tomorrow’s Workforce
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa The Electricity Engineers’ Association (EEA) and Energy Resources Aotearoa have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive 2025 national energy workforce report and action plan. This collaborative initiative brings together two of New Zealand’s leading energy industry bodies to develop an evidence-based, sector-wide workforce strategy that encompasses electricity supply, […]

MIL-Evening Report: Why bystanders defend bad behaviour at work — even when they know it’s wrong
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zhanna Lyubykh, Assistant Professor, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University Rather than intervening, supporting targets or reporting the misconduct, bystanders may downplay it, withdraw support or even blame the target, which ultimately reinforces the mistreatment. (Shutterstock) “You always mess things up. Why are you even on […]

MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI, SOTO, CASTOR, TONKO, AND COLLEAGUES DEMAND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RELEASE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09), Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) led a group of 33 lawmakers in a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Executive Director Gloria Shepherd, demanding […]

MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI SLAMS NEW BEAD GUIDANCE FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, released the following statement after the Department of Commerce released new guidance regarding the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.  “The result […]

MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI LEADS CA COLLEAGUES IN OPPOSING AI MORATORIUM IN RECONCILIATION BILL
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a group of her California colleagues in sending a letter to Senate leadership, strongly objecting to the section of H.R. 1 that would impose […]

MIL-OSI Global: Why bystanders defend bad behaviour at work — even when they know it’s wrong
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Zhanna Lyubykh, Assistant Professor, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University Rather than intervening, supporting targets or reporting the misconduct, bystanders may downplay it, withdraw support or even blame the target, which ultimately reinforces the mistreatment. (Shutterstock) “You always mess things up. Why are you even on this […]

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Surges Past $3.8M as Final $6 Phase Nears Close
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto community is buzzing as Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) crosses a major milestone, raising $3.8 million in its ongoing presale. With over 11,000 participants already onboard and the token price still at just $6, this marks one of the most rapid early-stage raises of […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Automotive cooperation among RCEP members promotes green development
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 HEFEI, June 8 (Xinhua) — China and other member states of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) discussed low-carbon development issues, from new energy vehicles (NEVs) to […]

MIL-OSI China: NEV cooperation among RCEP members fuels green development
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News From new energy vehicles (NEVs) to shared visions of a greener future, low-carbon development brought China and its fellow Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states closer together at a recent dialogue in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province. The dialogue was focused on NEVs and advanced […]

Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI Security: Statement from FBI Los Angeles Assistant Director in Charge
Source: US FBI “Anyone who deliberately impedes the efforts of law enforcement agents and officers who are carrying out lawful warrants will be subject to federal prosecution, to include spending time in federal prison,” said Akil Davis, the assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “The FBI is currently seeking individuals […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Unexplained death, Newtown
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard Wellington Police are continuing to make enquiries into an unexplained death in Newtown. At around 7.15pm on Saturday 7 June, Police were called to a property on Mansfield Street. Police’s enquiries are underway to determine the full circumstances of the incident. A scene examination is […]

MIL-OSI Australia: AFSM honour for fire services impact
Source: Colin Brown AFSM is a dedicated and highly experienced firefighter and emergency services leader with more than 40 years of service to CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria. His longstanding career exemplifies outstanding leadership, innovation and service in firefighting, emergency management, aviation operations and community engagement. Beyond his distinguished service in frontline firefighting, Colin has […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Legacy of dedication and innovation
Source: Peter Langridge’s legacy is one of dedication, innovation and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve on the frontline. His leadership and commitment to research have transformed CFA’s approach to firefighter health, safety and rehabilitation, and has earned him an Australian Fire Services Medal in today’s King’s Birthday Honours.  “When I found out […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £5.5 million for ‘Extra Time’ partnership with Scottish Football Association
Source: Scottish Government Funding boost for activities clubs for children from low income families. Funding of £5.5 million for the Extra Time programme, which provides free activities clubs before school, after school and during the school holidays for primary age pupils, will support families on low incomes outwith school. On a visit to the St […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release, water incident, Boyle River
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died following a water incident in the Boyle River on Thursday 5 June. He was Phelan McDade, 25, from Napier. Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the matter are ongoing and the death will be […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fourth person charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Olivia Meares: Wellington Police have charged a fourth person with manslaughter in relation to the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge in 2023. The 72-year-old Wellington man was arrested this morning and is due to appear in the Wellington District Court today. It follows the arrest of two […]

MIL-OSI USA: WA leads multistate amicus opposing Trump’s public safety cuts
Source: Washington State News SEATTLE – Washington state filed an amicus brief today decrying the Trump administration’s illegal budget cuts to public safety and in support of plaintiffs seeking to halt them. Building effective public safety systems requires engaging the people who experience crime and violence firsthand. Yet, two months ago, without warning and effective […]

MIL-OSI Australia: National recognition for three experienced officers
Source: New South Wales – News Three outstanding South Australia Police (SAPOL) officers have been acknowledged with Australian Police Medals (APM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday honours. Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott, Superintendent Craig Wall, and Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Hughes are recognised for their dedication to policing and a collective 109 years of service. The […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: California stands united against chaotic and inflammatory federal takeover of California National Guard Unit
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 8, 2025 In case you missed it, last night, President Trump – disregarding Governor Newsom – federalized California National Guard troops in Los Angeles at a time when there were no unmet law enforcement needs. In fact, local law enforcement efforts successfully de-escalated the situation in Los Angeles […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Accident: Road closures Whitford-Maraetai Road
Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed a section of Whitford-Maraetai Road near Waikopua Road due to a serious crash in the area around 6.45am. No alternate route is available and traffic is being turned around. Police are investigating a collision between a truck and car on Whitford-Maraetai Road. The driver of the car was […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Northern Territory Police Force – King’s Birthday Honours 2025
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Congratulations to former member Commander Daniel Bacon who has been named today as a recipient of the Australian Police Medal (APM) as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Australian Honours List. Commander Bacon’s distinguished 38-year career with Northern Territory Police Force spans frontline service across Alice Springs, Tennant […]

MIL-OSI USA: Velázquez, Waters, Warren, Markey, and Whitehouse Unveil Bill to Support Small Business Compliance with Corporate Transparency Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nydia M Velázquez (D-NY) WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced new bicameral legislation to help small businesses comply with beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and push back against the Trump administration’s […]

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde Investigates the Merger Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS) 
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada officials to hold technical briefing on defence and security priorities
Source: Government of Canada News June 8, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media to provide information and answer questions, under embargo, related to Canada’s defence and security priorities. Date: Monday, June 9, 2025Time: 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT Media interested […]

MIL-OSI USA: Quiet Professionals
Source: US State of Wyoming Story and photos by A1C Michael Swingen CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Every day, people flip on a light switch, run hot water, and turn up the A/C without giving it a second thought. Phones charge. Toilets flush. Stormwater drains away. Every day, people drive on smooth, paved roads and work in […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Motorists advised to expect delays: Greenlane
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays citybound from Greenlane this morning following a vehicle breakdown. The incident, between Greenlane and Market Roads, was reported to Police at about 6.30am. Road users are advised to expect delays or consider alternative routes to the CBD. ENDS. Nicole Bremner/NZ Police  MIL OSI New […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand, Cambodia reach deal on troop redeployment to ease border tensions
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 BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, June 8 (Xinhua) — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to redeploy troops to ease tensions after a brief clash earlier in the border area, Thai […]

MIL-OSI Security: ICE Captures Worst of the Worst Illegal Alien Criminals in Los Angeles Including Murderers, Sex Offenders, and Other Violent Criminals
Source: US Department of Homeland Security California politicians and rioters are defending heinous illegal alien criminals at the expense of Americans safety WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published additional information about some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested during Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Los Angeles operation. […]

Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI China: Report highlights China’s maritime vision, int’l cooperation on ocean governance
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows a marine ranch in Dongxing, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua] Marking the 17th World Oceans Day, a new report highlighting China’s innovative ideas and practical experience in ocean governance was released in Shanghai on […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Federated Farmers launches KiwiSaver petition
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has launched a nationwide petition calling on the Government to urgently change the KiwiSaver rules to help young farmers get their foot on the ladder. “Accessing your KiwiSaver to buy your first farm, flock, herd or home has been an incredibly hot topic for farmers,” Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector Unites to Future-Proof Tomorrow’s Workforce
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa The Electricity Engineers’ Association (EEA) and Energy Resources Aotearoa have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive 2025 national energy workforce report and action plan. This collaborative initiative brings together two of New Zealand’s leading energy industry bodies to develop an evidence-based, sector-wide workforce strategy that encompasses electricity supply, […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life. Under the sea. Bottom trawling – a fishing method that involves dragging large nets along the sea […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Timid tariff response fails New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is failing New Zealanders by ‘being comfortable’ with a 10 percent tariff on all goods going into the US. “The Prime Minister’s timid view undermines the work of New Zealand governments over decades to support a trading system that offers security for exporters, importers and consumers,” Labour trade […]

MIL-OSI USA: WA leads multistate amicus opposing Trump’s public safety cuts
Source: Washington State News SEATTLE – Washington state filed an amicus brief today decrying the Trump administration’s illegal budget cuts to public safety and in support of plaintiffs seeking to halt them. Building effective public safety systems requires engaging the people who experience crime and violence firsthand. Yet, two months ago, without warning and effective […]

MIL-OSI USA News: SUNDAY SHOWS: Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill
Source: US Whitehouse This morning, officials were out in force talking about the historic benefits of President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which will deliver unprecedented tax relief, generational welfare reform, and historic spending cuts. Here’s what you missed: Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought: “It is $1.4 trillion in reduced […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: California stands united against chaotic and inflammatory federal takeover of California National Guard Unit
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 8, 2025 In case you missed it, last night, President Trump – disregarding Governor Newsom – federalized California National Guard troops in Los Angeles at a time when there were no unmet law enforcement needs. In fact, local law enforcement efforts successfully de-escalated the situation in Los Angeles […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM launches national skills drive to unlock opportunities for young people in tech
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM launches national skills drive to unlock opportunities for young people in tech Pupils across the country will be given the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs of the future thanks to a new skills programme launched by the Prime Minister. 1 […]

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-OSI: AI Insider Takes Us Inside Trump and Musk’s Quiet Plan to Reboot America
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BALTIMORE, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New briefing reveals the creation of a secret AI system designed to reshape the country’s infrastructure, governance, and future — starting July 1. Bestselling author and longtime tech analyst James Altucher has released a stunning new report that pulls back the curtain on what he […]

MIL-OSI USA: SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Batesville to Relocate
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the relocation of its Batesville Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) from the Independence County Office of Emergency Management – EOC Building to the Independence County Courthouse beginning Monday, June 9 at 8:00 a.m. SBA opened the DLOC to provide personalized assistance to Batesville […]

MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Diaz and Pocahontas
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) in the counties of Jackson and Randolph to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes occurring March 14-15 and also for those impacted by severe […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Myanmar leader says he is ready to work with China to build a Myanmar-China community of shared destiny
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 NAYPYI TAW, Myanmar, June 8 (Xinhua) — A ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Myanmar was held in […]

MIL-OSI USA: Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week
Source: US State of Alaska Governor WHEREAS, the scenic mountains, meadows, rivers, and coastal bays of Alaska are prized for their diverse and abundant wild plants, fish, and wildlife, drawing more than two million visitors annually ; and WHEREAS, we rely on native flora and fauna, cultivated crops, and local livestock to feed our families, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Investing in New York’s Puerto Rican Communities
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced new investments into nonprofit organizations whose missions are to advance and promote Puerto Rican culture, arts and education statewide. Puerto Rican culture is firmly grounded in New York State and across the country and Governor Hochul’s administration is committed to supporting the Puerto Rican […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand, Cambodia reach deal on troop redeployment to ease border tensions
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 BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, June 8 (Xinhua) — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to redeploy troops to ease tensions after a brief clash earlier in the border area, Thai […]

MIL-OSI USA: Pelosi Reflects on History of the AIDS Crisis: “That’s Why I Came Here. I Came to Fight.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California Washington, D.C. – During World Pride celebrations in the nation’s capital, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi paid a solemn visit to the AIDS Memorial Quilt display at St. Thomas’ Parish in Dupont Circle. The exhibit honors members of the Gay […]

MIL-OSI USA: Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Korea Caucus Congratulating President-Elect Lee Jae-myung
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Joe Wilson (2nd District of South Carolina) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Marilyn Strickland (D-WA)*** Co-Chairs of the Congressional Korea Caucus, released a statement on the election of Lee Jae-myung as President of the Republic of Korea: […]

MIL-OSI USA: Wilson, Nadler Reintroduce Bill Providing a Tax Credit to Living Organ Donors
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Joe Wilson (2nd District of South Carolina) Washington, D.C. – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jerry Nadler (D-NY) reintroduced the Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act. The bill will provide a $5,000, one-time, refundable tax credit to living organ donors who were not reimbursed for the costs of organ […]

Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Unexplained death, Newtown
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard Wellington Police are continuing to make enquiries into an unexplained death in Newtown. At around 7.15pm on Saturday 7 June, Police were called to a property on Mansfield Street. Police’s enquiries are underway to determine the full circumstances of the incident. A scene examination is […]

MIL-OSI Australia: AFSM honour for fire services impact
Source: Colin Brown AFSM is a dedicated and highly experienced firefighter and emergency services leader with more than 40 years of service to CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria. His longstanding career exemplifies outstanding leadership, innovation and service in firefighting, emergency management, aviation operations and community engagement. Beyond his distinguished service in frontline firefighting, Colin has […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Legacy of dedication and innovation
Source: Peter Langridge’s legacy is one of dedication, innovation and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve on the frontline. His leadership and commitment to research have transformed CFA’s approach to firefighter health, safety and rehabilitation, and has earned him an Australian Fire Services Medal in today’s King’s Birthday Honours.  “When I found out […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release, water incident, Boyle River
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died following a water incident in the Boyle River on Thursday 5 June. He was Phelan McDade, 25, from Napier. Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the matter are ongoing and the death will be […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fourth person charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Olivia Meares: Wellington Police have charged a fourth person with manslaughter in relation to the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge in 2023. The 72-year-old Wellington man was arrested this morning and is due to appear in the Wellington District Court today. It follows the arrest of two […]

MIL-OSI USA: WA leads multistate amicus opposing Trump’s public safety cuts
Source: Washington State News SEATTLE – Washington state filed an amicus brief today decrying the Trump administration’s illegal budget cuts to public safety and in support of plaintiffs seeking to halt them. Building effective public safety systems requires engaging the people who experience crime and violence firsthand. Yet, two months ago, without warning and effective […]

MIL-OSI Australia: National recognition for three experienced officers
Source: New South Wales – News Three outstanding South Australia Police (SAPOL) officers have been acknowledged with Australian Police Medals (APM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday honours. Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott, Superintendent Craig Wall, and Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Hughes are recognised for their dedication to policing and a collective 109 years of service. The […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Accident: Road closures Whitford-Maraetai Road
Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed a section of Whitford-Maraetai Road near Waikopua Road due to a serious crash in the area around 6.45am. No alternate route is available and traffic is being turned around. Police are investigating a collision between a truck and car on Whitford-Maraetai Road. The driver of the car was […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Northern Territory Police Force – King’s Birthday Honours 2025
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Congratulations to former member Commander Daniel Bacon who has been named today as a recipient of the Australian Police Medal (APM) as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Australian Honours List. Commander Bacon’s distinguished 38-year career with Northern Territory Police Force spans frontline service across Alice Springs, Tennant […]

MIL-OSI USA: Velázquez, Waters, Warren, Markey, and Whitehouse Unveil Bill to Support Small Business Compliance with Corporate Transparency Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nydia M Velázquez (D-NY) WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced new bicameral legislation to help small businesses comply with beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and push back against the Trump administration’s […]

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Motorists advised to expect delays: Greenlane
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays citybound from Greenlane this morning following a vehicle breakdown. The incident, between Greenlane and Market Roads, was reported to Police at about 6.30am. Road users are advised to expect delays or consider alternative routes to the CBD. ENDS. Nicole Bremner/NZ Police  MIL OSI New […]

MIL-OSI USA: Wilson Announces Commemorative Tree Dedication to Honor the late Congressman Floyd Spence
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Joe Wilson (2nd District of South Carolina) **MEDIA ADVISORY** Wilson Announces Commemorative Tree Dedication to Honor the late Congressman Floyd Spence Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will host the Dedication Ceremony for the Commemorative Tree to honor the life and legacy of the late Congressman Floyd Spence.       Congressman Spence served […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Station Road, Poroporo
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Poroporo overnight. At around 10pm, emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Station Road near Buller Road. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. Three other people were transported to hospital in a serious condition. […]

MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI, SOTO, CASTOR, TONKO, AND COLLEAGUES DEMAND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RELEASE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09), Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) led a group of 33 lawmakers in a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Executive Director Gloria Shepherd, demanding […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Massive fire breaks out at Kabul clothing market
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KABUL, June 8 (Xinhua) — A massive fire broke out at a second-hand clothing market in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday morning, local TV channel Ariana News reported. As the TV channel noted, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Quigley Reintroduces Bill to Stop Black Market Guns
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) Today, U.S. Representative and Vice-Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Mike Quigley (IL-05) reintroduced the Trafficking Reduction and Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act to help the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) reduce the trafficking of illegal firearms and prevent criminals from obtaining these weapons. By repealing […]

MIL-Evening Report: Phil Goff: Israel doesn’t care how many innocent people it’s killing in Gaza
COMMENTARY: By Phil Goff “What we are doing in Gaza now is a war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians. It’s the result of government policy — knowingly, evilly, maliciously, irresponsibly dictated.” This statement was made not by a foreign or liberal critic of Israel but by the former Prime Minister […]

MIL-OSI Global: Canada must take action to prevent climate-related migration
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Christopher Campbell-Duruflé, Assistant Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University As wildfire season begins, the destructive impacts of climate change are being felt across Canada. Several communities in northern Saskatchewan have been issued evacuation orders due to wildfires. In Manitoba, Pimicikamak Cree Nation worked to evacuate […]

MIL-OSI Security: Family appeal for help to find missing boy not seen in three months
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police Police and the family of a 15-year-old boy are appealing to the public for their help to locate a missing teenager The family of a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since March are appealing for help to find him. Prince Watson, who lives in Ealing was last seen […]

Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI Australia: CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
Source: This King’s Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. The AFSM is the highest award for a member of an Australian fire service and as part of the Kings Birthday honours list, is awarded yearly […]

MIL-OSI Australia: AFSM honour for fire services impact
Source: Colin Brown AFSM is a dedicated and highly experienced firefighter and emergency services leader with more than 40 years of service to CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria. His longstanding career exemplifies outstanding leadership, innovation and service in firefighting, emergency management, aviation operations and community engagement. Beyond his distinguished service in frontline firefighting, Colin has […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Prestigious award for experienced brigade captain
Source: Sharon Merritt AFSM has received the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding service to CFA and the community. Sharon has been a CFA member for 28 years, initially as a volunteer firefighter and then a staff member for more than 15 years. Since 2003, Sharon has […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Legacy of dedication and innovation
Source: Peter Langridge’s legacy is one of dedication, innovation and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve on the frontline. His leadership and commitment to research have transformed CFA’s approach to firefighter health, safety and rehabilitation, and has earned him an Australian Fire Services Medal in today’s King’s Birthday Honours.  “When I found out […]

MIL-OSI Australia: CFA stalwart honoured for decades of bushfire safety leadership
Source: CFA Wildfire Instructor and operational firefighter Anthony (Tony) Scicluna has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in this year’s King’s Birthday honours for his outstanding dedication to firefighter training, safety culture and community service. Tony’s career in fire services spans more than four decades across both volunteer and career roles. During that […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Congratulations to David Turvey PSM!
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia Congratulations to David Turvey PSM! Ebony Mon, 2025-06-09 08:58 News and updates June 9, 2025 David Turvey, Executive Director at Jobs and Skills Australia, has been awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) in recognition of his outstanding public service in establishing the National Skills Commission and subsequently the formation of […]

MIL-OSI Australia: National recognition for three experienced officers
Source: New South Wales – News Three outstanding South Australia Police (SAPOL) officers have been acknowledged with Australian Police Medals (APM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday honours. Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott, Superintendent Craig Wall, and Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Hughes are recognised for their dedication to policing and a collective 109 years of service. The […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: California stands united against chaotic and inflammatory federal takeover of California National Guard Unit
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 8, 2025 In case you missed it, last night, President Trump – disregarding Governor Newsom – federalized California National Guard troops in Los Angeles at a time when there were no unmet law enforcement needs. In fact, local law enforcement efforts successfully de-escalated the situation in Los Angeles […]

MIL-Evening Report: Curious Kids: Why do dolphins jump out of the water?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katharina J. Peters, Lecturer in Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong Will Falcon/Shutterstock Why do dolphins jump out of the water? Charlize, age 8, Melbourne Have you ever seen images of dolphins jumping out of the waves and performing impressive acrobatics in the air? Or maybe you’ve seen […]

MIL-Evening Report: How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mona Mashhadi Rajabi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney Jade Gao/Getty Images When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs. However, this process of re-shoring is complex and […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Northern Territory Police Force – King’s Birthday Honours 2025
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Congratulations to former member Commander Daniel Bacon who has been named today as a recipient of the Australian Police Medal (APM) as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Australian Honours List. Commander Bacon’s distinguished 38-year career with Northern Territory Police Force spans frontline service across Alice Springs, Tennant […]

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-Evening Report: Measles cases are surging globally. Should children be vaccinated earlier?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meru Sheel, Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases, Immunisation and Emergencies (IDIE) Group, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images Measles has been rising globally in recent years. There were an estimated 10.3 million cases worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022. Outbreaks […]

MIL-Evening Report: What can you do if you don’t like your child’s friends?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachael Murrihy, Director, The Kidman Centre, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney Getty Images/ Wander Woman Collective Many parents will be familiar with this situation: your child has a good or even best friend, but you don’t like them. Perhaps the friend is bossy, has poor […]

MIL-OSI: ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, Raising the Standard for Gaming Handhelds
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) KEY POINTS All-day comfort: Redesigned chassis is purpose-built to fit the hands like a real gamepad Seamless software experience: New Xbox® software offers the best of Xbox and Windows PC gaming in one handheld Efficiency and performance: Two new processors offer incredible AAA and indie gaming experiences LOS ANGELES, June 08, 2025 […]

MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s foreign policy stance on Palestine lacks transparency
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs It is difficult to understand what sits behind the New Zealand government’s unwillingness to sanction, or threaten to sanction, the Israeli government for its genocide against the Palestinian people. The United Nations, human rights groups, legal experts and now genocide experts have all agreed it really is “genocide” which is being […]

Swimming-Canadian teen McIntosh shatters 400 metres freestyle record
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Canadian three-times Olympic champion Summer McIntosh set a world record in the women’s 400 metres freestyle at the Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia, on Saturday. The 18-year-old clocked 3:54.18 to better Australian Ariarne Titmus’ mark of 3:55.38 set at the 2023 World Championships in […]

MIL-OSI Australia: TV interview Andrew Clennell, Sky News
Source: Australian Attorney General’s Agencies Andrew Clennell: Joining me live now is the Trade Minister, Don Farrell. Don Farrell, thanks for your time. Well, let’s talk about this first meeting with Donald Trump the PM is scheduled to have this week. Do you expect the meeting to occur and what do you expect to happen? […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Celebrating Capital of Equality Grants recipients
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website. You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time. MIL […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash Mansfield Park
Source: New South Wales – News Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at Mansfield Park. Just before 6.30pm on Sunday 8 June, police and paramedics were called to Hanson Road after a person was struck by a car. Hanson Road is closed in both directions between Hamilton Road and […]

New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weather News – Snow to ease, but more rain is on the way – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 9th – Thursday 12th June – Snow to ease, but more rain is on the way. Key points: Rain returns from Tuesday, especially for the upper North IslandThunderstorms possible on Tuesday for the northTemperatures rebound after a frosty start to JuneMore snow likely for the ski fields to kick off the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Unexplained death, Newtown
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard Wellington Police are continuing to make enquiries into an unexplained death in Newtown. At around 7.15pm on Saturday 7 June, Police were called to a property on Mansfield Street. Police’s enquiries are underway to determine the full circumstances of the incident. A scene examination is […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Men’s Health Week chance to check in on your mental health
Source: New Zealand Government Men’s Health Week is a good and timely reminder that no one should ever feel ashamed or afraid to reach out for support with their mental health challenges in their time of need, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says.“New Zealand has made strides over the last couple of decades in […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Porirua to light up for Matariki
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua is set to shine as we celebrate Matariki for 2025. The night sky will twinkle once more inside Te Rauparaha Arena, with delicious hāngi, performances and interactive displays, while our harbourside has a beautiful light display planned. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says the long weekend and city activities are a perfect […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Federated Farmers launches KiwiSaver petition
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has launched a nationwide petition calling on the Government to urgently change the KiwiSaver rules to help young farmers get their foot on the ladder. “Accessing your KiwiSaver to buy your first farm, flock, herd or home has been an incredibly hot topic for farmers,” Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector Unites to Future-Proof Tomorrow’s Workforce
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa The Electricity Engineers’ Association (EEA) and Energy Resources Aotearoa have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive 2025 national energy workforce report and action plan. This collaborative initiative brings together two of New Zealand’s leading energy industry bodies to develop an evidence-based, sector-wide workforce strategy that encompasses electricity supply, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release, water incident, Boyle River
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died following a water incident in the Boyle River on Thursday 5 June. He was Phelan McDade, 25, from Napier. Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the matter are ongoing and the death will be […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Business employment data: March 2025 quarter
Business employment data: March 2025 quarter – information release 9 June 2025 Total actual filled jobs in the March 2025 quarter were 2.26 million. In the March 2025 quarter (compared with December 2024 quarter): total seasonally adjusted filled jobs were down 0.1 percent (2,499 jobs).  For the year ended March 2025 compared with the year […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Business financial data: March 2025 quarter
Business financial data: March 2025 quarter – information release 9 June 2025 For all business financial data (BFD) industries, in the March 2025 quarter compared with the March 2024 quarter: sales were $190 billion, up $6.1 billion (3.3 percent) purchases were $133 billion, up $4.6 billion (3.6 percent) salaries and wages were $31 billion, down […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fourth person charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Olivia Meares: Wellington Police have charged a fourth person with manslaughter in relation to the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge in 2023. The 72-year-old Wellington man was arrested this morning and is due to appear in the Wellington District Court today. It follows the arrest of two […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Timid tariff response fails New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is failing New Zealanders by ‘being comfortable’ with a 10 percent tariff on all goods going into the US. “The Prime Minister’s timid view undermines the work of New Zealand governments over decades to support a trading system that offers security for exporters, importers and consumers,” Labour trade […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Manawatū Gorge replacement opens toll-free
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Thanks to a successful community-led campaign backed by Labour, Lower North Island locals are today celebrating the toll-free opening of Te Ahu a Turanga – Manawatū Tararua Highway. Local Labour MPs Tangi Utikere and Kieran McAnulty wore their Toll-Free Tararua t-shirts to celebrate the opening of the new road without […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Prevent you and your loved ones getting life-threatening listeriosis
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety wants people to take some practical steps to avoid a rare and life-threatening but preventable foodborne illness. “While rare, every year people die from listeriosis – a disease caused by the bacterium Listeria – and the effects are tragic for their families,” says New Zealand […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stage 3 of major Auckland hospital upgrade funded
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a major investment to strengthen critical infrastructure at Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre, as part of the third tranche of the Facilities Infrastructure Remediation Programme.  “This Government is committed to investing in and upgrading critical infrastructure that supports our health system – […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Accident: Road closures Whitford-Maraetai Road
Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed a section of Whitford-Maraetai Road near Waikopua Road due to a serious crash in the area around 6.45am. No alternate route is available and traffic is being turned around. Police are investigating a collision between a truck and car on Whitford-Maraetai Road. The driver of the car was […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Motorists advised to expect delays: Greenlane
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays citybound from Greenlane this morning following a vehicle breakdown. The incident, between Greenlane and Market Roads, was reported to Police at about 6.30am. Road users are advised to expect delays or consider alternative routes to the CBD. ENDS. Nicole Bremner/NZ Police  MIL OSI New […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Station Road, Poroporo
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Poroporo overnight. At around 10pm, emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Station Road near Buller Road. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. Three other people were transported to hospital in a serious condition. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – QPEC condemns Minister Seymour’s campaign to fine parents whose children do not attend school to a particular standard
Source: QPEC “David Seymour warns of prosecutions this year in school truancy crackdown” Understanding School Absence – QPEC condemns Minister Seymour’s campaign to fine parents whose children do not attend school to a particular standard.   The Minister is launched on an expensive and fruitless game to blame and shame parents.   This feeds his […]

MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s foreign policy stance on Palestine lacks transparency
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs It is difficult to understand what sits behind the New Zealand government’s unwillingness to sanction, or threaten to sanction, the Israeli government for its genocide against the Palestinian people. The United Nations, human rights groups, legal experts and now genocide experts have all agreed it really is “genocide” which is being […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Environment – Paddle-outs in seven locations show strength of opposition to seabed mining
Source: Kiwis Against Seabed Mining On World Oceans Day, kiwis across the North Island’s west coast gathered today to paddle out in opposition to seabed mining, in seven different locations. The day started in Patea, South Taranaki at 0730 am, with a small but determined crew paddling out in freezing temperatures, including Debbie Ngawera Packer.  Many […]

Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Surges Past $3.8M as Final $6 Phase Nears Close
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto community is buzzing as Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) crosses a major milestone, raising $3.8 million in its ongoing presale. With over 11,000 participants already onboard and the token price still at just $6, this marks one of the most rapid early-stage raises of […]

MIL-OSI Video: GPS for the Moon & Uncertain Global Economic Outlook | WEF | Top Stories Week
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements) This week’s top stories of the week include: 0:15 Firm building a GPS for the Moon — A Spanish tech company, GMV, is developing LUPIN—a lunar GPS system that helps rovers and astronauts navigate the Moon’s surface safely. Designed with the European Space Agency, LUPIN identifies the best routes […]

Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s foreign policy stance on Palestine lacks transparency
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs It is difficult to understand what sits behind the New Zealand government’s unwillingness to sanction, or threaten to sanction, the Israeli government for its genocide against the Palestinian people. The United Nations, human rights groups, legal experts and now genocide experts have all agreed it really is “genocide” which is being […]

MIL-OSI Video: Ask @ State: Answering your questions — June 6, 2025
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements) Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio, the U.S. Department of State is committed to answering your questions transparently and unfiltered. We want to make sure we’re getting information directly to you about how an America First foreign policy is making America great again. U.S. […]

MIL-Evening Report: The blow-up between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has been entertaining, but how did things go so bad, so fast?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Henry Maher, Lecturer in Politics, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney A no-holds-barred and very public blow-up between the world’s richest man and the president of the United States has had social media agog in recent days, with each making serious accusations against the […]

Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI Russia: Body of Hamas commander M. Sinwar recovered from Gaza tunnel – IDF
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 JERUSALEM, June 8 (Xinhua) — The Israeli military said Sunday it has recovered the body of Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar from a tunnel in the southern […]

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-Evening Report: Phil Goff: Israel doesn’t care how many innocent people it’s killing in Gaza
COMMENTARY: By Phil Goff “What we are doing in Gaza now is a war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians. It’s the result of government policy — knowingly, evilly, maliciously, irresponsibly dictated.” This statement was made not by a foreign or liberal critic of Israel but by the former Prime Minister […]

MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s foreign policy stance on Palestine lacks transparency
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs It is difficult to understand what sits behind the New Zealand government’s unwillingness to sanction, or threaten to sanction, the Israeli government for its genocide against the Palestinian people. The United Nations, human rights groups, legal experts and now genocide experts have all agreed it really is “genocide” which is being […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: SJ’s address at Ceremony for Admission of New Senior Counsel (English only)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region SJ’s address at Ceremony for Admission of New Senior Counsel (English only) Chief Justice, members of the Judiciary, Chairman of the Bar (Hong Kong Bar Association), President of the Law Society (Law Society of Hong Kong), fellow members of the legal profession, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,      On behalf […]

MIL-Evening Report: Gaza plea: RSF, CPJ and 150+ media outlets call on Israel to open Strip to foreign journalists, protect Palestinian reporters
Pacific Media Watch More than 150 press freedom advocacy groups and international newsrooms have joined Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in issuing a public appeal demanding that Israel grant foreign journalists immediate, independent and unrestricted access to the Gaza Strip. The organisations are also calling for the full protection […]

Analysis – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 8, 2025
Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 8, 2025.

University News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 8, 2025
University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 8, 2025.

Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 8, 2025
Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 8, 2025.

Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI Russia: Body of Hamas commander M. Sinwar recovered from Gaza tunnel – IDF
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 JERUSALEM, June 8 (Xinhua) — The Israeli military said Sunday it has recovered the body of Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar from a tunnel in the southern […]

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-OSI Russia: US nuclear deal proposal ‘insincere’ without sanctions relief: Iranian parliament speaker
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TEHRAN, June 8 (Xinhua) — The recent U.S. proposal to strike a deal with Tehran on Iran’s nuclear program is “contradictory and insincere” as it does not […]

MIL-Evening Report: Phil Goff: Israel doesn’t care how many innocent people it’s killing in Gaza
COMMENTARY: By Phil Goff “What we are doing in Gaza now is a war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians. It’s the result of government policy — knowingly, evilly, maliciously, irresponsibly dictated.” This statement was made not by a foreign or liberal critic of Israel but by the former Prime Minister […]

MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s foreign policy stance on Palestine lacks transparency
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs It is difficult to understand what sits behind the New Zealand government’s unwillingness to sanction, or threaten to sanction, the Israeli government for its genocide against the Palestinian people. The United Nations, human rights groups, legal experts and now genocide experts have all agreed it really is “genocide” which is being […]

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Surges Past $3.8M as Final $6 Phase Nears Close
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto community is buzzing as Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) crosses a major milestone, raising $3.8 million in its ongoing presale. With over 11,000 participants already onboard and the token price still at just $6, this marks one of the most rapid early-stage raises of […]

MIL-OSI China: Why Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a must-watch for global businesses
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Photo taken on June 6, 2025 shows a delegation of consular corps and business communities in Hong Kong visiting Jinshan Software Park of Zhuhai in south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Wang Xinyi) A delegation of consular corps and business communities in Hong Kong has just concluded a […]

MIL-OSI Video: Ask @ State: Answering your questions — June 6, 2025
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements) Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio, the U.S. Department of State is committed to answering your questions transparently and unfiltered. We want to make sure we’re getting information directly to you about how an America First foreign policy is making America great again. U.S. […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China U-22 Team Draws With Belarus U-21 Team in Friendly Match
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 MINSK, June 8 (Xinhua) — China’s U-22 men’s youth team played a 1-1 draw with Belarus’ U-21 team in a friendly match on Saturday. The game was […]

MIL-Evening Report: Gaza plea: RSF, CPJ and 150+ media outlets call on Israel to open Strip to foreign journalists, protect Palestinian reporters
Pacific Media Watch More than 150 press freedom advocacy groups and international newsrooms have joined Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in issuing a public appeal demanding that Israel grant foreign journalists immediate, independent and unrestricted access to the Gaza Strip. The organisations are also calling for the full protection […]

Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 8, 2025
Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 8, 2025.

Human Rights News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s foreign policy stance on Palestine lacks transparency
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs It is difficult to understand what sits behind the New Zealand government’s unwillingness to sanction, or threaten to sanction, the Israeli government for its genocide against the Palestinian people. The United Nations, human rights groups, legal experts and now genocide experts have all agreed it really is “genocide” which is being […]

University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI China: Report highlights China’s maritime vision, int’l cooperation on ocean governance
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows a marine ranch in Dongxing, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua] Marking the 17th World Oceans Day, a new report highlighting China’s innovative ideas and practical experience in ocean governance was released in Shanghai on […]

MIL-Evening Report: 2-million-year-old pitted teeth from our ancient relatives reveal secrets about human evolution
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Towle, Research Fellow in Biological Anthropology, Monash University Ian Towle / The Conversation The enamel that forms the outer layer of our teeth might seem like an unlikely place to find clues about evolution. But it tells us more than you’d think about the relationships between […]

MIL-Evening Report: Curious Kids: Why do dolphins jump out of the water?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katharina J. Peters, Lecturer in Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong Will Falcon/Shutterstock Why do dolphins jump out of the water? Charlize, age 8, Melbourne Have you ever seen images of dolphins jumping out of the waves and performing impressive acrobatics in the air? Or maybe you’ve seen […]

MIL-Evening Report: How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mona Mashhadi Rajabi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney Jade Gao/Getty Images When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs. However, this process of re-shoring is complex and […]

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-Evening Report: Measles cases are surging globally. Should children be vaccinated earlier?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meru Sheel, Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases, Immunisation and Emergencies (IDIE) Group, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images Measles has been rising globally in recent years. There were an estimated 10.3 million cases worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022. Outbreaks […]

MIL-Evening Report: What can you do if you don’t like your child’s friends?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachael Murrihy, Director, The Kidman Centre, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney Getty Images/ Wander Woman Collective Many parents will be familiar with this situation: your child has a good or even best friend, but you don’t like them. Perhaps the friend is bossy, has poor […]

MIL-Evening Report: Immortality at a price: how the promise of delaying death has become a consumer marketing bonanza
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Errmann, Senior Lecturer, Marketing & International Business, Auckland University of Technology Living forever has become the wellness and marketing trend of the 2020s. But cheating death – or at least delaying it – will come at a price. What was once the domain of scientists and […]

MIL-Evening Report: Why bystanders defend bad behaviour at work — even when they know it’s wrong
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zhanna Lyubykh, Assistant Professor, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University Rather than intervening, supporting targets or reporting the misconduct, bystanders may downplay it, withdraw support or even blame the target, which ultimately reinforces the mistreatment. (Shutterstock) “You always mess things up. Why are you even on […]

MIL-OSI USA: Wilson, Nadler Reintroduce Bill Providing a Tax Credit to Living Organ Donors
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Joe Wilson (2nd District of South Carolina) Washington, D.C. – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jerry Nadler (D-NY) reintroduced the Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act. The bill will provide a $5,000, one-time, refundable tax credit to living organ donors who were not reimbursed for the costs of organ […]

MIL-OSI Global: Canada must take action to prevent climate-related migration
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Christopher Campbell-Duruflé, Assistant Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University As wildfire season begins, the destructive impacts of climate change are being felt across Canada. Several communities in northern Saskatchewan have been issued evacuation orders due to wildfires. In Manitoba, Pimicikamak Cree Nation worked to evacuate […]

MIL-OSI Global: We design cities and buildings for earthquakes and floods — we need to do the same for wildfires
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Ramla Karim Qureshi, Assistant Professor, Structural Engineering, McMaster University We live in an age of increasing wildfire disasters because more of us are living in places where wildfires and human development collide. Right now, fast-moving wildfires are forcing mass evacuations and destroying homes across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British […]

MIL-OSI Global: Why bystanders defend bad behaviour at work — even when they know it’s wrong
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Zhanna Lyubykh, Assistant Professor, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University Rather than intervening, supporting targets or reporting the misconduct, bystanders may downplay it, withdraw support or even blame the target, which ultimately reinforces the mistreatment. (Shutterstock) “You always mess things up. Why are you even on this […]

MIL-OSI Global: Tracking apps monitor remote employees’ performance — and invade their privacy
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Danielle E. Thompson, PhD Candidate, Sociology and Legal Studies, University of Waterloo Business owners and managers claim that monitoring apps improve worker productivity. (Shutterstock) Digital monitoring is now a regular part of our working reality. From CCTV cameras to call recording, surveillance in the workplace is not new. […]

MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s foreign policy stance on Palestine lacks transparency
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs It is difficult to understand what sits behind the New Zealand government’s unwillingness to sanction, or threaten to sanction, the Israeli government for its genocide against the Palestinian people. The United Nations, human rights groups, legal experts and now genocide experts have all agreed it really is “genocide” which is being […]

MIL-OSI Africa: African prisoners made sound recordings in German camps in WW1: this is what they had to say
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Anette Hoffmann, Senior Researcher at the Institute for African Studies and Egyptology, University of Cologne During the first world war (1914-1918) thousands of African men enlisted to fight for France and Britain were captured and held as prisoners in Germany. Their stories and songs were recorded and archived […]

MIL-OSI Global: African prisoners made sound recordings in German camps in WW1: this is what they had to say
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Anette Hoffmann, Senior Researcher at the Institute for African Studies and Egyptology, University of Cologne During the first world war (1914-1918) thousands of African men enlisted to fight for France and Britain were captured and held as prisoners in Germany. Their stories and songs were recorded and archived […]

MIL-OSI China: Report: China committed to building South China Sea into sea of peace, friendship, cooperation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News This photo shows the report, titled “Making the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China’s Actions” and published in both Chinese and English, released by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on World Oceans Day, June 8, 2025. […]

MIL-OSI Russia: US to Resume Issuing Visas to Harvard International Students – Media
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 NEW YORK, June 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. State Department on Friday evening instructed consulates around the world to resume processing visa applications for international students applying […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Uppsala University
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction Mission .Uppsala University is the oldest Nordic university, founded in 1477. Today it is a comprehensive research university with a clear mission: to pursue top-quality research and education and to interact constructively with society, thus contributing to a better world. MIL OSI United Nations News –

Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: 2-million-year-old pitted teeth from our ancient relatives reveal secrets about human evolution
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Towle, Research Fellow in Biological Anthropology, Monash University Ian Towle / The Conversation The enamel that forms the outer layer of our teeth might seem like an unlikely place to find clues about evolution. But it tells us more than you’d think about the relationships between […]

MIL-Evening Report: Curious Kids: Why do dolphins jump out of the water?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katharina J. Peters, Lecturer in Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong Will Falcon/Shutterstock Why do dolphins jump out of the water? Charlize, age 8, Melbourne Have you ever seen images of dolphins jumping out of the waves and performing impressive acrobatics in the air? Or maybe you’ve seen […]

MIL-Evening Report: How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mona Mashhadi Rajabi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney Jade Gao/Getty Images When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs. However, this process of re-shoring is complex and […]

MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]

MIL-Evening Report: Measles cases are surging globally. Should children be vaccinated earlier?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meru Sheel, Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases, Immunisation and Emergencies (IDIE) Group, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images Measles has been rising globally in recent years. There were an estimated 10.3 million cases worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022. Outbreaks […]

MIL-Evening Report: What can you do if you don’t like your child’s friends?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachael Murrihy, Director, The Kidman Centre, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney Getty Images/ Wander Woman Collective Many parents will be familiar with this situation: your child has a good or even best friend, but you don’t like them. Perhaps the friend is bossy, has poor […]

MIL-Evening Report: Immortality at a price: how the promise of delaying death has become a consumer marketing bonanza
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Errmann, Senior Lecturer, Marketing & International Business, Auckland University of Technology Living forever has become the wellness and marketing trend of the 2020s. But cheating death – or at least delaying it – will come at a price. What was once the domain of scientists and […]

MIL-Evening Report: Why bystanders defend bad behaviour at work — even when they know it’s wrong
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zhanna Lyubykh, Assistant Professor, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University Rather than intervening, supporting targets or reporting the misconduct, bystanders may downplay it, withdraw support or even blame the target, which ultimately reinforces the mistreatment. (Shutterstock) “You always mess things up. Why are you even on […]

MIL-Evening Report: Phil Goff: Israel doesn’t care how many innocent people it’s killing in Gaza
COMMENTARY: By Phil Goff “What we are doing in Gaza now is a war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians. It’s the result of government policy — knowingly, evilly, maliciously, irresponsibly dictated.” This statement was made not by a foreign or liberal critic of Israel but by the former Prime Minister […]

MIL-OSI Global: Canada must take action to prevent climate-related migration
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Christopher Campbell-Duruflé, Assistant Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University As wildfire season begins, the destructive impacts of climate change are being felt across Canada. Several communities in northern Saskatchewan have been issued evacuation orders due to wildfires. In Manitoba, Pimicikamak Cree Nation worked to evacuate […]

MIL-OSI Global: We design cities and buildings for earthquakes and floods — we need to do the same for wildfires
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Ramla Karim Qureshi, Assistant Professor, Structural Engineering, McMaster University We live in an age of increasing wildfire disasters because more of us are living in places where wildfires and human development collide. Right now, fast-moving wildfires are forcing mass evacuations and destroying homes across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British […]

MIL-OSI Global: Why bystanders defend bad behaviour at work — even when they know it’s wrong
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Zhanna Lyubykh, Assistant Professor, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University Rather than intervening, supporting targets or reporting the misconduct, bystanders may downplay it, withdraw support or even blame the target, which ultimately reinforces the mistreatment. (Shutterstock) “You always mess things up. Why are you even on this […]

MIL-OSI Global: Tracking apps monitor remote employees’ performance — and invade their privacy
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Danielle E. Thompson, PhD Candidate, Sociology and Legal Studies, University of Waterloo Business owners and managers claim that monitoring apps improve worker productivity. (Shutterstock) Digital monitoring is now a regular part of our working reality. From CCTV cameras to call recording, surveillance in the workplace is not new. […]

MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s foreign policy stance on Palestine lacks transparency
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs It is difficult to understand what sits behind the New Zealand government’s unwillingness to sanction, or threaten to sanction, the Israeli government for its genocide against the Palestinian people. The United Nations, human rights groups, legal experts and now genocide experts have all agreed it really is “genocide” which is being […]

MIL-OSI Global: African prisoners made sound recordings in German camps in WW1: this is what they had to say
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Anette Hoffmann, Senior Researcher at the Institute for African Studies and Egyptology, University of Cologne During the first world war (1914-1918) thousands of African men enlisted to fight for France and Britain were captured and held as prisoners in Germany. Their stories and songs were recorded and archived […]

MIL-OSI Global: Eating wild meat carries serious health risks – why it still happens along the Kenya-Tanzania border
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Ekta Patel, Scientist, International Livestock Research Institute Pastoralist communities, their livestock and diverse wildlife species coexist within a biodiversity-rich landscape stretching along the Kenya–Tanzania border. However, at this wildlife-livestock interface, local communities face mounting challenges. Shifts in land use, prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall patterns and increasing land degradation […]

MIL-Evening Report: The blow-up between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has been entertaining, but how did things go so bad, so fast?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Henry Maher, Lecturer in Politics, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney A no-holds-barred and very public blow-up between the world’s richest man and the president of the United States has had social media agog in recent days, with each making serious accusations against the […]

MIL-Evening Report: Gaza plea: RSF, CPJ and 150+ media outlets call on Israel to open Strip to foreign journalists, protect Palestinian reporters
Pacific Media Watch More than 150 press freedom advocacy groups and international newsrooms have joined Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in issuing a public appeal demanding that Israel grant foreign journalists immediate, independent and unrestricted access to the Gaza Strip. The organisations are also calling for the full protection […]

MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 8, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 8, 2025. Bougainville wants independence. China’s support for a controversial mine could pave the wayANALYSIS: By Anna-Karina Hermkens, Macquarie University Bougainville, an autonomous archipelago currently part of Papua New Guinea, is determined to become the world’s newest country. To support this process, […]

Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life. Under the sea. Bottom trawling – a fishing method that involves dragging large nets along the sea […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM launches national skills drive to unlock opportunities for young people in tech
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM launches national skills drive to unlock opportunities for young people in tech Pupils across the country will be given the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs of the future thanks to a new skills programme launched by the Prime Minister. 1 […]

MIL-Evening Report: How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mona Mashhadi Rajabi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney Jade Gao/Getty Images When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs. However, this process of re-shoring is complex and […]

MIL-OSI: PFMCrypto Announces Free and Sustainable Cloud Mining Technology for Bitcoin Users
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Los Angeles, California, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PFMCrypto, the cloud mining service operated by UK-registered and FCA-regulated Precision Financial Management Ltd (Company No. 11719896), has officially launched a sustainable mining platform that combines user-friendly cloud contracts with renewable energy. The company’s service allows users to participate in Bitcoin mining without […]

MIL-Evening Report: What can you do if you don’t like your child’s friends?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachael Murrihy, Director, The Kidman Centre, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney Getty Images/ Wander Woman Collective Many parents will be familiar with this situation: your child has a good or even best friend, but you don’t like them. Perhaps the friend is bossy, has poor […]

MIL-OSI: AI Insider Takes Us Inside Trump and Musk’s Quiet Plan to Reboot America
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BALTIMORE, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New briefing reveals the creation of a secret AI system designed to reshape the country’s infrastructure, governance, and future — starting July 1. Bestselling author and longtime tech analyst James Altucher has released a stunning new report that pulls back the curtain on what he […]

MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Diaz and Pocahontas
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) in the counties of Jackson and Randolph to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes occurring March 14-15 and also for those impacted by severe […]

MIL-Evening Report: Immortality at a price: how the promise of delaying death has become a consumer marketing bonanza
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Errmann, Senior Lecturer, Marketing & International Business, Auckland University of Technology Living forever has become the wellness and marketing trend of the 2020s. But cheating death – or at least delaying it – will come at a price. What was once the domain of scientists and […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Marine Economy Development Index Up 2.3% in 2024
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 HAIKOU, June 8 (Xinhua) — China’s marine economic development index, a key indicator of the country’s progress in the sector, increased 2.3 percent year on year to […]

MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI SLAMS NEW BEAD GUIDANCE FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, released the following statement after the Department of Commerce released new guidance regarding the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.  “The result […]

MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI LEADS CA COLLEAGUES IN OPPOSING AI MORATORIUM IN RECONCILIATION BILL
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a group of her California colleagues in sending a letter to Senate leadership, strongly objecting to the section of H.R. 1 that would impose […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Ocean-friendly changes on Chinese island bring double benefits – ecological and economic
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 HANGZHOU, June 8 (Xinhua) — On a beach in Taizhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, 68-year-old Wang Zhongfu bends down to pick up discarded plastic bottles and torn […]

MIL-OSI: Trump Taps Musk to “Rebuild Government from the Ground Up,” Says One Tech Insider
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BALTIMORE, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a newly surfaced public briefing, bestselling author and tech analyst James Altucher reveals what he calls a “massive transfer of control” inside the federal government — one that began on Day One of President Trump’s return to the White House. According to Altucher, Trump […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Hainan launches South China Sea Tsunami Early Warning Center
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 HAIKOU, June 8 (Xinhua) — The South China Sea Tsunami Early Warning Center began operation in south China’s Hainan Province on Sunday, aiming to provide early warning […]

MIL-OSI Global: Canada must take action to prevent climate-related migration
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Christopher Campbell-Duruflé, Assistant Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University As wildfire season begins, the destructive impacts of climate change are being felt across Canada. Several communities in northern Saskatchewan have been issued evacuation orders due to wildfires. In Manitoba, Pimicikamak Cree Nation worked to evacuate […]

MIL-OSI Global: Tracking apps monitor remote employees’ performance — and invade their privacy
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Danielle E. Thompson, PhD Candidate, Sociology and Legal Studies, University of Waterloo Business owners and managers claim that monitoring apps improve worker productivity. (Shutterstock) Digital monitoring is now a regular part of our working reality. From CCTV cameras to call recording, surveillance in the workplace is not new. […]

MIL-OSI: SkyCrest Capital Announces Completion of SAX-iCore Upgrade for AI Trading System SkyAlpha X, Secures $150 Million in Institutional Orders
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Denver, UT, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyCrest Capital officially announced today that its core AI trading system, SkyAlpha X, has successfully completed a comprehensive upgrade to its third-generation architecture, launching the institutional-grade version SAX-iCore (SkyAlpha X Institutional Core). This upgrade marks SkyAlpha X’s entry into a new era that balances […]

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Surges Past $3.8M as Final $6 Phase Nears Close
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto community is buzzing as Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) crosses a major milestone, raising $3.8 million in its ongoing presale. With over 11,000 participants already onboard and the token price still at just $6, this marks one of the most rapid early-stage raises of […]

MIL-OSI China: Delving into deep sea: China joins global scientists in exploring hadal zone
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A pioneering international initiative for hadal zone exploration, led by Chinese scientists, has received official approval from the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). The Global Hadal Exploration Programme (GHEP), spearheaded by Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese […]

MIL-OSI China: Chinese island’s ocean-friendly changes deliver dual gains in ecology, economy
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HANGZHOU, June 8 — On a stretch of beach in Taizhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Wang Zhongfu, 68, bends to pick up discarded plastic bottles and tattered fishing nets. Wang is one of thousands participating in Blue Circle, a marine plastic recycling program that, initiated in […]