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Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: President Trump signs Kennedy resolution undoing cumbersome Biden-era bank merger rule
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump today signed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) joint resolution of disapproval under Congressional Review Act (CRA) procedures to block an Office of Comptroller (OCC) rule that hurts community banks by adding unnecessary red tape to the bank merger approval process. “When […]

MIL-Evening Report: Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Senegal and Kenya Top African Development Bank’s Electricity Regulatory Index, as Regulators Drive Tangible Reforms
Source: African Development Bank Group Kenya and Senegal have claimed the top spots in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), demonstrating exceptional progress in power sector governance and regulatory outcomes. The comprehensive assessment, officially unveiled today at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, evaluates regulatory frameworks across 43 African countries. Uganda, […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Togo: African Development Bank strengthens partnership with civil society
Source: African Development Bank Group The African Development Bank held its first-ever Civil Society Open Day in Lomé, Togo, on 3 June. The event brought together representatives from the Togolese government, around 30 national and international civil society organisations (CSOs), and Bank staff — all committed to strengthening development partnerships… MIL OSI Economics –

MIL-OSI Security: Marshall County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Pornography Charge
Source: US FBI WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Ryan Bobby Schnettler, 34, of Benwood, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography. According to court documents and statements made in court, Schnettler was on supervised release for a prior child pornography charge. U.S. Probation conducted home inspections and […]

MIL-OSI USA: Labrador Letter: Victory in Fight Against Child Gender Transition Procedures
Source: US State of Idaho Home Newsroom Labrador Letter: Victory in Fight Against Child Gender Transition Procedures Dear Friends,After two years of fighting in federal court, we’ve won. Challengers to Idaho’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act have dismissed their lawsuit entirely and Idaho is now free to fully enforce our law protecting children in Idaho from […]

MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Executive Board Completes the Third Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Burkina Faso
Source: IMF – News in Russian June 20, 2025 The IMF Executive Board completed today the third review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Burkina Faso. This enables an immediate disbursement of about US$32.8 million. Supportive policies and favorable weather conditions boosted agricultural output in 2024; however, widespread insecurity continues to weigh on economic […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Conflict and Stocks – Israel and Iran Stock Markets Hit Record Highs Amid Conflict – Finbold
Source: Finbold War is Bad for Stocks? Think Again. June 20, 2025 – Missiles struck the heart of Tel Aviv’s financial district yesterday, yet investors barely flinched. Defying conventional market logic, Israel’s stock indices surged to record highs, even as tensions with Iran escalated dramatically. Notably, shares of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange itself (TASE.TA) […]

MIL-OSI Security: USAID Official and Three Corporate Executives Plead Guilty to Decade-Long Bribery Scheme Involving More Than $550 Million in Contracts; Two Companies Admit Criminal Liability for Bribery Scheme and Securities Fraud
Source: US FBI Greenbelt, Maryland – Four men, including a government contracting officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and three owners and presidents of companies, have pleaded guilty for their roles in a decade-long bribery scheme involving at least 14 prime contracts worth more than $550 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars. Roderick […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Bean Hosts Tax Reform Roundtable in Clay County
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Aaron Bean Florida (4th District) WASHINGTON—This week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the First Coast Manufacturers Association to discuss the impact of expiring tax cuts, industry challenges, and how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will provide real tax relief […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Celebrates Landmark 15th Town Hall of 2025
Source: United States House of Representatives – Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) today hosted her 15th town hall of the year, marking another milestone in her commitment to hold at least one meeting in each of Wyoming’s 23 counties annually. With two-thirds of counties already reached, Congresswoman Hageman is well on […]

MIL-OSI Canada: House of Commons passes One Canadian Economy Act
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Canada’s new government has a mandate to build big, build bold, and build now. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, welcomed the passing in the House of Commons of Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy Act. The legislation will build one strong Canadian economy by: Removing federal barriers to internal trade […]

MIL-OSI USA: Q&A: Senate Legislates One Big Beautiful Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley Q: How will the Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill impact Iowans? A: Based on my county meetings, emails and phone calls, Iowans are paying close attention to the One Big Beautiful Bill moving through Congress. After passing the House of Representatives, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Delegation Applauds Passage of Alaska Native Legislation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Lisa Murkowski 06.20.25 H.R. 42 and H.R. 43 Pass the U.S. Senate; headed to President’s Desk Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with U.S. Representative Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), applauded Senate passage of two important bills—H.R. 42, the Alaska Native Settlement […]

MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 3132, Certified Help Options in Claims Expertise for Veterans Act of 2025
Source: US Congressional Budget Office Bill Summary H.R. 3132 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to inform veterans and their survivors about organizations and people, such as attorneys and agents, that are accredited by the department to help them claim VA benefits. The bill also would establish a new accreditation process for people […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Ruling
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) June 18, 2025 Washington, D.C.–Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in NRC v. Texas, which concerned the temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling on the issue of spent nuclear fuel […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Harshbarger Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling That Protects Children from Sex Change Interventions
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling that affirmed Tennessee’s law prohibiting dangerous, sometimes irreversible gender transition procedures on minors. This decision recognizes our state’s authority to protect vulnerable youth and ensure responsible, evidence-based medical care. “This […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada officials to provide technical briefing on the Prime Minister’s participation in the Canada-EU Summit and NATO Summit
Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, Ontario – June 20, 2025 – Media are invited to a virtual briefing by senior government officials on the Prime Minister’s upcoming participation in the Canada-EU Summit and NATO Summit. Information provided at the technical briefing is for attribution to senior officials. Video and audio recording of the briefing […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Rallies Outdoor Advocates to Defend Public Lands at OMDP Hike and Press Conference
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined conservation advocates, local leaders, and community members at the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument (OMDP) to rally against renewed efforts to sell off federal public lands. The event featured a press conference and community hike, highlighting the cultural, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Wraps Tour Highlighting Medicaid and SNAP Cuts, Rural Health Access, and Constituent Services Wins Across New Mexico
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On June 18, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) completed a multi-day tour across New Mexico’s second district, spotlighting the harmful impacts the Republican reconciliation bill would have on health care, food assistance, rural communities and hardworking New Mexicans who utilize vital federal programs to survive […]

Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man arrested, appeal for information in Levin fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: Manawatū Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are making enquiries into a suspicious house fire in Levin this morning. The fire on Cambridge Street was reported about 4:15am. Fortunately, the occupants of the house escaped without injury. A 40-year-old Levin man has been taken […]

MIL-OSI Security: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Tren de Aragua Gang Member for Attempting to Murder an ICE Officer
Source: US Department of Homeland Security This criminal illegal alien faces federal charges including attempted murder of a federal officer and assault of a federal officer with infliction of bodily injury WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, a criminal illegal alien and Tren de Aragua gang […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal house fire, Marton
Source: New Zealand Police One person has been found deceased following a house fire in Marton this morning. Emergency services were called to the Calico Line property, between Bredins Line and Nga Tawa Road, about 6:10am, and found the house fully ablaze. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the property. A scene guard has […]

MIL-OSI: Global AI Spotlight: DataGlobal Hub Assembles Hundreds of Industry Leaders for GDAI 2025, The Largest Global Virtual AI & Data Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PHOENIX, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DataGlobal Hub, a fast-growing global media platform at the forefront of Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) news and insights, is proud to officially unveil the top speakers for Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference (GDAI 2025), a highly anticipated global summit convening the brightest […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Dumping disgrace discovered at lsla Gorge
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 20 Jun 2025 Open larger image 200 illegally dumped truck tyres in the Isla Gorge National Park Up to 200 illegally dumped truck tyres in the Isla Gorge National Park have prompted disgust and sparked a joint investigation to find the person or business responsible. During a bushfire in October 2024, the tyres were discovered […]

MIL-OSI Australia: $13-million investment reopens Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land)
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 20 Jun 2025 One of Queensland’s most popular outback national parks will reopen on 4 July 2025, in a major boost for the local tourism industry. Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land) was closed following the impacts of an unprecedented flood event in March 2023. The Boodjamulla Cooperative Management Council (CMC), comprising the Department of the Environment, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Police narrow area of interest in Elisabeth Nicholls search
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan. Police have narrowed down an area of interest in the ongoing search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Nicholls. Lis was last seen at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton on the evening of Wednesday 4 June, and Police and her family remain desperate […]

MIL-OSI Security: Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession
Source: US FBI KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Mexican national has pleaded guilty in federal court today for illegal possession of firearms. Jose Montero-Barradas, 34, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one count of Alien in Possession of Firearms. According to court documents, Montero-Barradas knew he was present in the United States […]

MIL-OSI Security: Kansan Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Creating Child Pornography
Source: US FBI KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas resident was sentenced to 30 years in prison for charges related to child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). According to court documents, Chloe Wade Gullotto, 25, of Leavenworth pled guilty to one count of production of child pornography and one count of receipt of child pornography.  From […]

MIL-OSI Security: British National Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Money Laundering, and Immigration Charges
Source: US FBI PROVIDENCE –  A British national from Northern Ireland illegally in the United States today admitted to a federal judge that he participated in a multi-state construction and money laundering fraud scheme that netted more than a million dollars, and that he provided false information to gain entry into the United States, announced […]

MIL-OSI Security: USAID Official and Three Corporate Executives Plead Guilty to Decade-Long Bribery Scheme Involving More Than $550 Million in Contracts; Two Companies Admit Criminal Liability for Bribery Scheme and Securities Fraud
Source: US FBI Greenbelt, Maryland – Four men, including a government contracting officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and three owners and presidents of companies, have pleaded guilty for their roles in a decade-long bribery scheme involving at least 14 prime contracts worth more than $550 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars. Roderick […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Correction – file number, Tūrangi homicide enquiry
Source: New Zealand Police Media and the public are advised of a correction to the Police file number relating to the Tūrangi homicide enquiry. We continue to appeal to the public for information and any footage which may help us. The correct file number is 250620/6271. If you can help, please go online here to […]

MIL-OSI USA: SCOTUS Unanimously Upholds Grassley Law to Secure Justice for American Victims of PLO Terrorism
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed the Supreme Court’s 9-0 ruling today maintaining the constitutionality of the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019, a law Grassley authored alongside U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.). […]

MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 3132, Certified Help Options in Claims Expertise for Veterans Act of 2025
Source: US Congressional Budget Office Bill Summary H.R. 3132 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to inform veterans and their survivors about organizations and people, such as attorneys and agents, that are accredited by the department to help them claim VA benefits. The bill also would establish a new accreditation process for people […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Update 6: Alberta wildfire update (June 20, 3:30 p.m.)
Source: Government of Canada regional news Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., June 20) There are 51 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires. 19 are classified as out of control, six are being held and 26 are under control. There have been eight new wildfires since […]

MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals Offering Reward for Fugitive Wanted for Murder
Source: US Marshals Service Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for Detreka Thomas. Thomas has a warrant for his arrest in Greenwood, Mississippi for Murder. On April 9, 2024, the Greenwood Police Department contacted the United States Marshals […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unattended tin dinghy located, Kawau Bay, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after an unattended tin dinghy was found drifting off Kawau Bay this morning. At this stage, we have no reports of any missing people that would appear to relate, however, we are wanting to confirm the dinghy’s owner is safe. Police urge anyone who recognises the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Harshbarger Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling That Protects Children from Sex Change Interventions
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling that affirmed Tennessee’s law prohibiting dangerous, sometimes irreversible gender transition procedures on minors. This decision recognizes our state’s authority to protect vulnerable youth and ensure responsible, evidence-based medical care. “This […]

MIL-OSI Security: Former Sunset Chief of Police Sentenced for Federal Civil Rights Violation
Source: US FBI LAFAYETTE, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Luis Enrique Padilla a/k/a Louis Padilla, former Chief of Police of the Sunset Police Department has been sentenced by United States District Judge David C. Joseph. Padilla was sentenced to six months home incarceration with GPS monitoring, and five years […]

MIL-OSI Security: Five Defendants Including Postal Worker, Await Sentencing for Possessing Stolen Mail Keys, Theft of Stolen Mail Matter, Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, in Separate Cases
Source: US FBI UPDATE: Davion Chelsea Easterling is scheduled to appear before U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall for sentencing on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the U.S. District Court, Augusta Division, located at 600 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901. Victims and the public are welcome to attend.   AUGUSTA, GA:  Five […]

Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-OSI Australia: Dumping disgrace discovered at lsla Gorge
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 20 Jun 2025 Open larger image 200 illegally dumped truck tyres in the Isla Gorge National Park Up to 200 illegally dumped truck tyres in the Isla Gorge National Park have prompted disgust and sparked a joint investigation to find the person or business responsible. During a bushfire in October 2024, the tyres were discovered […]

MIL-OSI Australia: $13-million investment reopens Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land)
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 20 Jun 2025 One of Queensland’s most popular outback national parks will reopen on 4 July 2025, in a major boost for the local tourism industry. Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land) was closed following the impacts of an unprecedented flood event in March 2023. The Boodjamulla Cooperative Management Council (CMC), comprising the Department of the Environment, […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Call for witnesses – Indecent assault – Alice Springs
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an indecent assault on female that occurred along the Todd River while she was on a run yesterday afternoon. About 3:45pm, police received reports of an indecent assault on a female by a male travelling on […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Information sessions for people affected by Scott Street fire
Source: Scotland – City of Perth Running from 1pm to 7pm, the drop-in session on Tuesday 24 June will allow residents or employees of local businesses directly or indirectly impacted by the blaze and subsequent road and building closures to meet Council staff and those from partner agencies who will be able to answer questions […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Information session for people affected by Scott Street fire
Source: Scotland – City of Perth Running from 1pm to 7pm, the drop-in session will allow residents or employees of local businesses directly or indirectly impacted by the blaze and subsequent road and building closures to meet Council staff and those from partner agencies who will be able to answer questions and provide advice. Fifty-five […]

MIL-OSI Australia: 2025 Australian Antarctic Medals announced
Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Medical practitioner, Dr Jan WallaceDr Jan Wallace has been a pioneering force in Antarctic medicine, with a career spanning over 40 years as a general practitioner, remote medicine specialist, educator, and mentor.She has served across all Australian Antarctic stations, Macquarie Island, and aboard Antarctic vessels, providing medical care in some […]

MIL-OSI Europe: The challenges of vaccine production in Africa
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Thursday, 19 June 2025 World Health Organization (WHO) by Cosimo GrazianiAbuja (Agenzia Fides) – In recent weeks, a Lassa fever vaccine developed by local researchers in Nigeria has shown initial signs of effectiveness in combating the disease, which recorded 747 new cases and 142 deaths in the African country […]

MIL-OSI Australia: 2025–26 ACT Budget: investing in sport and recreation
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services New and expanding sporting facilities will create more spaces for Canberrans to play, train and come together. In brief: The 2025–26 ACT Budget will support new and expanded sports facilities. These include facilities in Taylor and Molonglo. There will also be a boost to the Sports and Recreation […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Secondary supply of alcohol – Katherine
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force have charged a 58-year-old female and 80-year-old male with secondary supply of alcohol as part of a targeted operation in Katherine today. This morning, police executed search warrants at two separate residences within a block of units near the Katherine CBD. The operation […]

MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Arrests – Escape custody – Darwin CBD
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested both youths who escaped custody in the Darwin CBD earlier this afternoon. About 6:20pm, both youths were arrested in the Darwin CBD by members from the Dog Operations Unit, Strike Force Trident, Territory Safety Division, Fugitive Task Force and general duties after […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Be part of the solution to plastic pollution
Source: South Australia Police This Plastic Free July, take the pledge to reduce your plastic waste and make a positive impact – small changes really do make all the difference! Throughout the month, the City is hosting a range of free workshops where you can learn what happens to your waste, discover simple ways to […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Escape custody – Darwin CBD
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are seeking public assistance to locate two male youths who escaped corrections custody in the Darwin CBD this afternoon. Around 4:10pm, police were made aware of two male youths that escaped from a corrections vehicle along Bennett Street while being conveyed in corrections […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: AI model developed to unlock the potential of satellite imagery for land cover mapping

A research team led by the University of Aberdeen has developed a pioneering AI model to improve accuracy and reduce computational time in land cover mapping, particularly for vegetation.
Source: University of Aberdeen Dr Anshuman Bhardwaj (left), Baoling Gui (centre) and Dr Lydia Sam A research team led by the University of Aberdeen has developed a pioneering AI model to improve accuracy and reduce computational time in land cover mapping, particularly for vegetation. Detailed understanding of land cover, topographical features, and how land is […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Australia Suspends Operations at Embassy in Iran, Orders Staff to Leave Country
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CANBERRA, June 20 (Xinhua) — The Australian government has suspended operations at its embassy in Iran and ordered its staff to leave the country amid an escalation of military conflict in the region. Australian […]

MIL-Evening Report: Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shumi Akhtar, Associate Professor, University of Sydney Marlon Trottmann/Shutterstock The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company’s very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for “South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search”. It was publicly listed on […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Speech – Heads of Prosecuting Authorities of Commonwealth Countries Conference
Source: Australian Ministers for Education South Australian café owner sentenced to 6 years’ imprisonment for GST fraudBen.PetersJonesThu, 2024-08-15 15:34 South Australia Between March 2014 and January 2016, Shaun Both (the offender) was a sole trader of Metro Express Café at Mawson Lakes in South Australia. In that time, he lodged 9 quarterly Business Activity Statements […]

MIL-OSI Australia: SAPOL to transform firearms services
Source: New South Wales – News South Australia Police (SAPOL) is transforming firearms services with the introduction of the South Australia Firearms Register (SAFR). The new system will enhance efficiency, security and accessibility, improving the experience for firearm owners, businesses and law enforcement. Officer in Charge of Firearms Branch, Superintendent Lauren Leverington said the system […]

MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Charges – Property damage – Katherine
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Strike Force Cerberus have arrested two male youths in relation to property damage in Katherine Wednesday evening. Yesterday, police identified one of the alleged offenders walking along Sandalwood Crescent and he was arrested without incident. A short time later, a second offender aged 15 was located and arrested […]

MIL-OSI Australia: A second of caution can safeguard your future
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Scammers take advantage of tax time by impersonating the ATO through fake emails and messages, hoping you’ll respond quickly without verifying if they are genuine. ATO email impersonation scams alone are up 300% from this time last year. Scammers know you’re busy, often distracted, and want you to […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Police funeral to be held for Constable Keith Anthony Smith in Devonport
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Police funeral to be held for Constable Keith Anthony Smith in Devonport Friday, 20 June 2025 – 3:00 pm. Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams has announced a police funeral for Constable Keith Anthony Smith will take place in Devonport on Friday, 27 June.The funeral will honour Constable Smith’s […]

New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man arrested, appeal for information in Levin fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: Manawatū Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are making enquiries into a suspicious house fire in Levin this morning. The fire on Cambridge Street was reported about 4:15am. Fortunately, the occupants of the house escaped without injury. A 40-year-old Levin man has been taken […]

MIL-Evening Report: Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal house fire, Marton
Source: New Zealand Police One person has been found deceased following a house fire in Marton this morning. Emergency services were called to the Calico Line property, between Bredins Line and Nga Tawa Road, about 6:10am, and found the house fully ablaze. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the property. A scene guard has […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Police narrow area of interest in Elisabeth Nicholls search
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan. Police have narrowed down an area of interest in the ongoing search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Nicholls. Lis was last seen at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton on the evening of Wednesday 4 June, and Police and her family remain desperate […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Correction – file number, Tūrangi homicide enquiry
Source: New Zealand Police Media and the public are advised of a correction to the Police file number relating to the Tūrangi homicide enquiry. We continue to appeal to the public for information and any footage which may help us. The correct file number is 250620/6271. If you can help, please go online here to […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unattended tin dinghy located, Kawau Bay, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after an unattended tin dinghy was found drifting off Kawau Bay this morning. At this stage, we have no reports of any missing people that would appear to relate, however, we are wanting to confirm the dinghy’s owner is safe. Police urge anyone who recognises the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Diversions, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised of diversions for southbound traffic in Hillcrest, Hamilton today following an earlier crash. A single-vehicle hit a power pole around 6:30am today on Cambridge Road. There were no injuries, but contractors are expected to be on site for most of the day working to fix the power lines. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update – Homicide investigation, Tūrangi
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson: Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in relation to the ongoing homicide investigation in Tūrangi. He will be appearing in Rotorua District Court today charged with Breaching a Protection Order. Further charges are being considered. Emergency services were called to Hinerangi Street early yesterday morning, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Relief for grieving Kiwis recommended by Regulation Ministry
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour says that red tape is giving Kiwis serious headaches, and the Red Tape Tipline has received over 750 submissions. “A submitter to the Ministry for Regulation’s Red Tape Tipline has complained that the threshold for probate has not kept up with inflation. This means that more Kiwis have […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: PM Luxon concludes successful China visit
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has wrapped up his successful China visit by meeting with his Chinese counterpart Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. “My first official visit to China allowed me to reconnect with Premier Li on the full scope of our bilateral relationship,” Mr Luxon […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal for information following assault in Porirua
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ben Evans, Wellington District CIB Wellington Police are investigating an assault on a female in Porirua on Wednesday 18 June. The incident occurred around halfway up the stairs of the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track at around 3:30pm. Rangithui/Colonial Knob is a popular walking area, and we […]

MIL-Evening Report: 15 months after ‘flour massacre’ shock, Israel commits daily Gaza food aid killings
BEARING WITNESS: By Cole Martin in occupied Bethlehem Kia ora koutou,  I’m a Kiwi journo in occupied Bethlehem, here’s a brief summary of today’s events across the Palestinian and Israeli territories from on the ground. At least 16 killed by Israeli airstrike on al-Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza. 92 killed across Gaza in total, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: PM Luxon meets with President Xi Jinping
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.“My meeting with President Xi was a valuable opportunity to reflect on the depth and breadth of this important relationship, and to reaffirm our bilateral ties,” Mr Luxon says.“I outlined how our strong and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Matariki Weekend rail closure – getting one step closer to CRL
Source: Auckland Transport Date: 13 June 2025 Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 20 June to Monday 23 June 2025, as essential upgrade works are carried out across the city’s rail lines over the extended Matariki long weekend. This closure across the Eastern, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Media advisory: Police Media Centre closing at 6pm, Sunday 22 June
Source: New Zealand Police The Police Media Centre will close at 6pm on Sunday 22 June due to staffing constraints. Prior to that time, we will be operating with reduced staff numbers and prioritising urgent/serious incidents. After 6pm, information on any significant public safety issues will be released proactively. The centre will reopen at the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Homicide investigation launched after death in Tūrangi
Source: New Zealand Police A woman has died following an incident in Tūrangi this morning. Emergency services were called to an address on Hinerangi Street at about 6:30am, where the victim was found deceased. A homicide investigation is underway and a scene guard is at the property. We would like to hear from any witnesses, […]

MIL-Evening Report: Mark Brown: Cook Islands ‘not consulted’ on NZ-China agreements
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has suggested a double standard, saying he was “not privy to or consulted on” agreements New Zealand may enter into with China. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has paused $18.2 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands due to a lack […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Millers Flat
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died after a single-vehicle crash on a farm near Millers Flat, Central Otago, overnight. Emergency services were called to the property about 10pm after a vehicle rolled. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Three others were taken to hospital with minor-to-moderate injuries. The cause of the crash […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Missing man, Kenmure, Dunedin.
Source: New Zealand Police Have you seen Peter? Police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate missing Peter, a 77-year-old man. He was last seen in the Kenmure area of Dunedin at about 10.30pm on Thursday 19 June (yesterday). He was wearing grey trousers, black or navy merino top and black slip on shoes. […]

MIL-Evening Report: Eugene Doyle: How centrifugal forces have been unleashed in Iran
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle The surprise US-Israeli attack on Iran is literally and figuratively designed to unleash centrifugal forces in the Islamic Republic. Two nuclear powers are currently involved in the bombing of the nuclear facilities of a third state. One of them, the US has — for the moment — limited itself to handling […]

Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-OSI Europe: EIB backs new military base in Lithuania with €540 million loan
Source: European Investment Bank EIB approves €540 million loan for Lithuanian military base in Rūdninkai to strengthen NATO defence capabilities. Base near border with Belarus to host German military brigade, feature training, medical and housing facilities. EIB financing reflects commitment to European security and defence. The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to lend €540 million […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: NB8++ joint statement on the shadow fleet
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story NB8++ joint statement on the shadow fleet Statement from the Nordic-Baltic 8++ on joint action to further counter Russia’s shadow fleet. We, the Foreign Ministers and government representatives of Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the […]

MIL-OSI: Surfshark’s no-logs policy verified by Deloitte again
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Cybersecurity company Surfshark just released its second no-logs assurance report. The independent verification by Deloitte confirms that Surfshark operates according to the highest privacy and quality standards, and reaffirms that users’ online activities are not logged or tracked. “In an era where digital privacy is constantly threatened, independent verification is a crucial […]

MIL-OSI Europe: EIB Group increases 2025 financing ceiling to record €100 billion to step up investments in security and defence, energy grids and Europe’s tech leadership
Source: European Investment Bank The 27 Member States endorse plan to increase new financing to record of up to €100 billion in 2025. Revised ceiling includes 3.5% of total financing for European security and defence. EIB Board also approves landmark project for construction of military base in Lithuania. EIB Group shareholders launch largest EU programme […]

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Enters Final Weeks of Presale with Explosive Growth and Mobile Mining Breakthrough
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), a next-generation blockchain project focused on scalability, energy efficiency, and mobile accessibility, has officially entered the final weeks of its presale, marking a pivotal moment for early adopters. With the presale set to close on July 31, momentum is surging as […]

MIL-OSI: Extension of the term of office of a Member of the Management Board of Bigbank AS
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) The supervisory board of Bigbank AS has decided on 18 June 2025 to extend the term of office of Argo Kiltsmann as the member of the management board of Bigbank AS for another 3 years, beginning from the end of the previous term until 30 June 2028. The management board of Bigbank […]

MIL-OSI: Results of the Offering of Unsecured Subordinated Bonds of Bigbank AS
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) The public offering of Bigbank AS (Bigbank) unsecured subordinated bonds (the Offering) ended on Thursday, 19 June 2025. It was the first series under Bigbank’s unsecured subordinated bond programme, which was conducted based on the base prospectus of subordinated bonds programme. Under the programme it is possible for Bigbank to raise up to 25 […]

MIL-OSI: Changes in the Supervisory Board of LHV Varahaldus, LHV Kindlustus, and LHV Finance
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) The shareholders of AS LHV Varahaldus, AS LHV Kindlustus, and AS LHV Finance, belonging to the consolidation group of AS LHV Group, intend to elect, starting from 22 July 2025, Mihkel Torim as a new Member of the Supervisory Board, who will also assume the position of the Chairman of the Management […]

Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Anand and United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs strengthen bilateral relationship
Source: Government of Canada News June 20, 2025- Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Ministers underscored the strength of the two countries’ […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Russian attacks on civilians are intensifying: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Speech Russian attacks on civilians are intensifying: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. Colleagues, we are convened here again in response to Russia’s continuing and intensifying attacks against Ukraine. […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: IAEA Director General Grossi’s Statement to UNSC on Situation in Iran
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – (As prepared for delivery) Attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur. The […]

MIL-OSI Security: IAEA Director General Grossi’s Statement to UNSC on Situation in Iran
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA (As prepared for delivery) Attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur. The […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – Macro-financial assistance to Egypt – P10_TA(2025)0125 – Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 212(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments, Acting in accordance with the […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on Moldova – P10_TA(2025)0131 – Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, –  having regard to the Commission communication of 30 October 2024 entitled ‘2024 Communication on EU enlargement policy’ (COM(2024)0690), accompanied by the Commission staff working document entitled ‘Republic of Moldova 2024 Report’ (SWD(2024)0698), –  having regard to the Commission opinion of 17 June 2022 on the application by the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter ‘Moldova’) for […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility – P10_TA(2025)0128 – Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, –  having regard to Article 175 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, –  having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility(1) (RRF Regulation), –  having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2023/435 of the […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on Montenegro – P10_TA(2025)0130 – Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, –  having regard to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part(1), which entered into force on 1 May 2010, –  having regard to Montenegro’s application for membership of the European Union of 15 December 2008, –  having […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine and Russia again exchange prisoners within the framework of the Istanbul agreements
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Kyiv, June 20 /Xinhua/ – Ukraine and Russia held a prisoner exchange on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram. According to him, during this procedure, […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s message on World Refugee Day [scroll down for French version]
Source: United Nations secretary general Download the video: https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/downloads2.unmultimedia.org/public/video/evergreen/MSG+SG+/SG+WORLD+REFUGE+DAY+21+MAY+25/3399099_MSG+SG+WORLD+REFUGE+DAY+21+MAY+25.mp4  Today, we recognize the millions of refugees forced to flee war, persecution, and disaster. Every individual carries a story of profound loss – of a family uprooted and a future upended.   Many face closed doors and a rising tide of xenophobia. From Sudan to Ukraine, from […]

MIL-OSI Europe: EIB Group increases 2025 financing ceiling to record €100 billion to step up investments in security and defence, energy grids and Europe’s tech leadership
Source: European Investment Bank The 27 Member States endorse plan to increase new financing to record of up to €100 billion in 2025. Revised ceiling includes 3.5% of total financing for European security and defence. EIB Board also approves landmark project for construction of military base in Lithuania. EIB Group shareholders launch largest EU programme […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – SEDE meets with Moldovan Minister of Defence and NATO Military Committee Chair – Committee on Security and Defence
Source: European Parliament SEDE meeting 26 June 2025 © Adobe Stock Following up on SEDE’s recent visit to the Republic of Moldova, SEDE Members will host on 26 June, Anatolie Nosatîi, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Moldova, to discuss the latest security and defence developments in the country, in particular the spill-over of […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Rise of global food insecurity – E-001091/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The EU delivers a comprehensive response to global food insecurity[1]. Between 2021 and 2024, it provided EUR 4.9 billion in emergency food assistance and supported the restoration of supply chains through the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes[2], which have enabled the export of approximately 84 million tonnes of grain, reaching global markets — including Africa — and […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Debates – Thursday, 19 June 2025 – Strasbourg – Revised edition
Source: European Parliament Verbatim report of proceedings  391k  736k Thursday, 19 June 2025 – Strasbourg 1. Resumption of the sitting   2. Institutional and political implications of the EU enlargement process and global challenges (debate)   3. The United Kingdom accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Violation of EU sanctions against Solovyev by Italian news platforms – E-001677/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Persons subject to individual restrictive measures (sanctions), including the Russian journalist mentioned in the question, are subject to an asset freeze, a prohibition to receive funds or economic resources and a travel ban[1]. The Commission oversees the implementation of EU sanctions as per Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014[2]. The enforcement of sanctions is […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Additional funding for the Migration and Asylum Pact – P-001446/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission adopted a decision to provide a total of EUR 3 billion from the thematic facility under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)[1] and the thematic facility under the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI)[2]. The purpose is to support Member States in the implementation of the […]

MIL-OSI: Ellomay Capital Announces the Closing of the Investment by Clal Insurance in Ellomay Capital’s 198 MW Italian Solar Portfolio
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Tel-Aviv, Israel, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American; TASE: ELLO) (“Ellomay” or the “Company”), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe, Israel and the USA, today announced the closing of the investment transaction with  Clal Insurance Company Ltd. […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: UNECE Executive Secretary in Kyiv at launch of work on Ukraine’s State Housing Policy Strategy and to advance support for green recovery
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe In Kyiv amid some of the deadliest and most devastating attacks on Ukraine’s capital, a UNECE team led by Executive Secretary Tatiana Molcean has expressed renewed solidarity with the people of Ukraine and full support to national and local recovery efforts.  Faced with acute damage to its ageing […]

Several injured in Russia’s overnight attack on Ukraine’s Odesa
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) At least 14 people were injured when Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa overnight, damaging high-rise buildings and railway infrastructure, local authorities said on Friday. Odesa is Ukraine’s largest Black Sea port, key for imports and exports, and has been under constant […]

MIL-OSI Global: A new special tribunal will investigate Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Will it be effective?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Yvonne Breitwieser-Faria, Lecturer in Criminal Law and International Law, Curtin University Earlier this year, the European Union, the Council of Europe, Ukraine and an international coalition of states agreed to establish a new special tribunal. The tribunal will eventually be tasked with holding Russia accountable for the […]

Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025
Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025
China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-OSI Canada: CBSA issues a temporary halt on removals to Israel
Source: Government of Canada News (2) June 20, 2025               OTTAWA          Canada Border Services Agency The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a temporary halt on removals to Israel. This measure is being taken given the volatile and unpredictable situation in Israel due to ongoing hostilities with Iran. The temporary halt, known as an […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Senegal and Kenya Top African Development Bank’s Electricity Regulatory Index, as Regulators Drive Tangible Reforms
Source: African Development Bank Group Kenya and Senegal have claimed the top spots in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), demonstrating exceptional progress in power sector governance and regulatory outcomes. The comprehensive assessment, officially unveiled today at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, evaluates regulatory frameworks across 43 African countries. Uganda, […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Affirms it Continued Efforts to Support Dealing with Root Causes of Poverty
Source: Government of Qatar New York, June 20, 2025 The State of Qatar reaffirmed its continued contributions to international efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of poverty, underdevelopment, and conflict by accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Pact for the Future, and other relevant international commitments, in order to achieve […]

MIL-OSI USA: SCOTUS Unanimously Upholds Grassley Law to Secure Justice for American Victims of PLO Terrorism
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed the Supreme Court’s 9-0 ruling today maintaining the constitutionality of the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019, a law Grassley authored alongside U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.). […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Anand and United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs strengthen bilateral relationship
Source: Government of Canada News June 20, 2025- Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Ministers underscored the strength of the two countries’ […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Iranian FM condemns Israeli strikes at UNHRC meeting
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 GENEVA, June 20 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel’s strikes on his country in Geneva on Friday. Speaking at the 59th session of the […]

MIL-OSI: Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2025 Earnings Release Schedule
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ROSEMONT, Ill., June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release second quarter and year-to-date 2025 earnings results after the market closes on Monday, July 21, 2025 and host a conference call on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (CDT). For individuals wanting […]

MIL-OSI Security: Cherokee County Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Teens
Source: US FBI TYLER, Texas – A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for sex trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Desnique Deshawn Herndon, 28, was sentenced to seven life sentences by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker on June 18, 2025.  […]

MIL-OSI USA: Warren Demands Answers on Trump’s Potential Contract with Shadowy Humanitarian Group, Urges More Aid to Gaza Through Responsible Partners
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren June 20, 2025 Letter follows reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering giving GHF $500 million despite concerns about its funding sources, neutrality, basic competence in providing aid, and more “It is critical that the United States stop the humanitarian disaster […]

MIL-OSI Banking: First “Manitoba Wind Energy Indigenous Equity Summit” a success
Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: First “Manitoba Wind Energy Indigenous Equity Summit” a success A unique conference, presented by Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) in collaboration with Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE), recognizes the critical role of Indigenous engagement in Manitoba’s energy transition. Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 20, 2025—More than 120 people attended the Manitoba Wind Energy […]

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

MIL-OSI Europe: EIB backs new military base in Lithuania with €540 million loan
Source: European Investment Bank EIB approves €540 million loan for Lithuanian military base in Rūdninkai to strengthen NATO defence capabilities. Base near border with Belarus to host German military brigade, feature training, medical and housing facilities. EIB financing reflects commitment to European security and defence. The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to lend €540 million […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Latest news – Meeting on the current situation with Ms Yahav Erez, from Yesh Din. – Delegation for relations with Palestine
Source: European Parliament Next meeting of the Delegation will take place on Monday, 23 June 2025,at 12.00 – 13.00in Room SPINELLI 5G3 (Brussels) The main topic of discussion will be an exchange of views on the current situation in Palestine with a local NGO representative currently in Brussels, Ms Yahav Erez, International Advocacy Coordinator at […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – Macro-financial assistance to Egypt – P10_TA(2025)0125 – Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 212(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments, Acting in accordance with the […]

Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-OSI Canada: CBSA issues a temporary halt on removals to Israel
Source: Government of Canada News (2) June 20, 2025               OTTAWA          Canada Border Services Agency The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a temporary halt on removals to Israel. This measure is being taken given the volatile and unpredictable situation in Israel due to ongoing hostilities with Iran. The temporary halt, known as an […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Conflict and Stocks – Israel and Iran Stock Markets Hit Record Highs Amid Conflict – Finbold
Source: Finbold War is Bad for Stocks? Think Again. June 20, 2025 – Missiles struck the heart of Tel Aviv’s financial district yesterday, yet investors barely flinched. Defying conventional market logic, Israel’s stock indices surged to record highs, even as tensions with Iran escalated dramatically. Notably, shares of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange itself (TASE.TA) […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Affirms it Continued Efforts to Support Dealing with Root Causes of Poverty
Source: Government of Qatar New York, June 20, 2025 The State of Qatar reaffirmed its continued contributions to international efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of poverty, underdevelopment, and conflict by accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Pact for the Future, and other relevant international commitments, in order to achieve […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Iranian FM condemns Israeli strikes at UNHRC meeting
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 GENEVA, June 20 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel’s strikes on his country in Geneva on Friday. Speaking at the 59th session of the […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: IAEA Director General Grossi’s Statement to UNSC on Situation in Iran
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – (As prepared for delivery) Attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur. The […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senators Scott, McCormick, Fetterman and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Condemn Antisemitic Violence
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott, (R-S.C.) cosponsored a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) condemning the horrific rise in violent antisemitic attacks across the country. Citing the attempted murder in Boulder, Colorado, the arson attack […]

MIL-OSI Security: IAEA Director General Grossi’s Statement to UNSC on Situation in Iran
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA (As prepared for delivery) Attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur. The […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China’s UN envoy calls for international efforts to ease tensions between Israel and Iran
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 UNITED NATIONS, June 20 (Xinhua) — China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Friday called for international efforts to promote talks to ease tensions […]

MIL-OSI USA: Warren Demands Answers on Trump’s Potential Contract with Shadowy Humanitarian Group, Urges More Aid to Gaza Through Responsible Partners
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren June 20, 2025 Letter follows reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering giving GHF $500 million despite concerns about its funding sources, neutrality, basic competence in providing aid, and more “It is critical that the United States stop the humanitarian disaster […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Iran: Growing fears over torture and executions of individuals accused of ‘espionage’ for Israel
Source: Amnesty International – The Iranian authorities must halt all plans to carry out arbitrary executions and protect all those arrested over accusations of espionage for Israel from enforced disappearance, torture and other ill-treatment, Amnesty International said today. Since Israel’s attacks on Iran began on 13 June, Iranian authorities have arrested scores of people over […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senators Warner, Coons, Schumer, Murray, Reed Statement on President Trump’s Actions in the Middle East
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Commonwealth of Virginia Mark R Warner WASHINGTON – Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA), Ranking Senate Defense Appropriator Chris Coons (D-DE), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), and Senate Armed Services Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-RI) today released the following […]

MIL-OSI USA: McClellan Statement on Escalating Attacks Between Israel and Iran
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after ongoing escalations between Israel and Iran: “The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is deeply concerning and risks triggering a broader regional war with devastating consequences. “Iran’s support for terrorism […]

MIL-OSI Russia: More than 3,000 people injured in Iran since Israeli attacks began – Health Ministry
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 20 (Xinhua) — More than 3,000 Iranians have been injured since the start of Israeli attacks on Iran, the Iranian Health Ministry announced on Friday. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reed, Schumer, Murray, Warner, Coons Joint Statement on President Trump’s Actions in the Middle East
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee joined with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA), and Senate […]

Iran rejects nuclear talks as West Asia conflict enters second week
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As the war between Israel and Iran enters its eighth day, European foreign ministers are meeting with Iranian officials in Geneva in a last-ditch effort to de-escalate tensions that have already begun to rattle global energy markets and regional stability. The E3 bloc—comprising France, Britain, and […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Who is Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Sahar Maranlou, Lecturer in Law and Socio-legal Studies, Royal Holloway University of London Ali Khamenei was born in Mashhad, Iran, in 1939, as the second son of a local religious leader, Javad Khamenei, and he grew up in relative poverty. He learned to read the Qur’an in early […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Trump’s first term lies at the heart of escalation between Iran and Israel
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Christian Emery, Associate Professor in International Politics, UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies, UCL The US president, Donald Trump, is weighing up whether to join Israel in attacking Iran. The fact he is even contemplating such a move is, in my opinion, a direct consequence of […]

MIL-OSI Global: How might Israel attack Iran’s underground nuclear plant? A 2024 raid in Syria could be a template
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Clive Jones, Professor of Regional Security, Durham University Operation rising lion has been a concerted effort by the Israel Defense Forces to degrade Iran’s nuclear programme. Launched on June 13, the operation has targeted key nuclear installations, logistical hubs and Iranian nuclear scientists, key intelligence and military personal. […]

University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after […]

MIL-OSI Security: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Tren de Aragua Gang Member for Attempting to Murder an ICE Officer
Source: US Department of Homeland Security This criminal illegal alien faces federal charges including attempted murder of a federal officer and assault of a federal officer with infliction of bodily injury WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, a criminal illegal alien and Tren de Aragua gang […]

MIL-OSI Economics: IDEV Highlights Role of Evaluation in Unlocking Africa’s Financial Capital at AfDB 2025 Annual Meetings
Source: African Development Bank Group (L-R) Rufus N. Darkortey, Executive Director at the African Development Bank representing The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Sudan, alongside Neil Cole, Financing Manager for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Project Management Unit, Office of the President, Guillaume Le Bris, Head of Infrastructure and Energy, ILX Fund Management, Karen […]

MIL-OSI: Global AI Spotlight: DataGlobal Hub Assembles Hundreds of Industry Leaders for GDAI 2025, The Largest Global Virtual AI & Data Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PHOENIX, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DataGlobal Hub, a fast-growing global media platform at the forefront of Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) news and insights, is proud to officially unveil the top speakers for Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference (GDAI 2025), a highly anticipated global summit convening the brightest […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Champions Food Security, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Education Pathways in Las Cruces
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On June 16, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) engaged with communities across Las Cruces and the surrounding areas to address urgent issues facing rural New Mexico, including food insecurity amid SNAP cuts, challenges impacting LGBTQ+ residents, and expanding college access for first-generation students. “Families […]

MIL-OSI Security: Eastside Rollin 20s Crips members and associates indicted, including murder, robbery, fentanyl distribution and firearms offenses
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A twelve-count indictment was unsealed today in the Eastern District of Virginia charging nine members of the Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips (RTC) violent street gang with crimes including a drug conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, firearms offenses, and a racketeering […]

MIL-OSI USA: Wicker Announces over $21 Million in Airports Grants
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration awarded Mississippi with a total of $21.48 million in 52 grants. These funds will support critical improvements such as runway construction, lighting, signage, and terminal improvements to ensure […]

MIL-OSI USA: Crapo Welcomes Summer 2025 Interns
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–Eight interns joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) offices in Washington, D.C., and Boise for the Summer 2025 term. “These young individuals joining my office for the summer will directly experience the inner workings of the U.S. Senate during President Trump’s historic second […]

MIL-OSI Global: The assisted dying debate has been about safety not sanctity – here’s why I think the bill passed the test
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Colin Gavaghan, Professor of Digital Futures, University of Bristol Law School, University of Bristol KieferPix/Shutterstock British MPs’ approval of the assisted dying bill made history – and revealed a rare kind of parliamentary debate. While the bill must still pass through the House of Lords, it is now […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Group of Appropriators Urging Labor Department to Reverse Closure of Job Corps Centers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Jack Reed (D-RI) led a bipartisan group of Appropriations Committee members in sending a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging the DOL to reverse its decision […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Tatyana Golikova moderated the session “Healthy Longevity Without Compromises” at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. As Tatyana Golikova noted, the discussion is devoted to a question that worries all of humanity: how to prolong an active and healthy life. This is a task not only for scientists and doctors, […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Implementation of AI will give BRICS economies about 2-3 trillion dollars by 2030
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko held a plenary session entitled “AI Science: A New Path to Leadership.” Leading Russian and foreign scientists discussed […]

MIL-OSI USA: NASA’s LRO Views ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 2 Moon Lander Impact Site
Source: NASA On June 11, NASA’s LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) captured photos of the site where the ispace Mission 2 SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon (RESILIENCE) lunar lander experienced a hard landing on June 5, 2025, UTC. RESILIENCE was launched on Jan. 15 on a privately funded spacecraft.LRO’s right Narrow Angle Camera (one in a […]

MIL-OSI Russia: HSE at SPIEF: Investments in Electric Power, the Role of Women in the Economy, and the “Russian Engineer”
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics – © Roman Kitashov / Roscongress Foundation Should we increase electricity generation and what should be the role of the state here? What economic effect does involving women in the economy provide? How can we train personnel […]

MIL-OSI: Shaping a New Platform for Global Growth Discussed at Open Dialogue within SPIEF-2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MOSCOW, RUSSIA, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The session “Shaping a New Platform for Global Growth”, based on the results of the Open Dialogue of the Russia National Centre, opened the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum business program on June 18. Recognised international experts from Russia, Cameroon, Spain, Azerbaijan, and Canada, […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Case You Missed It: PHOTOS: Capito Participates in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Rehabilitation Science and Athletics Center at the University of Charleston
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rehabilitation Science and Athletics Center at the University of Charleston in Charleston, W.Va. The newly renovated center, which […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $594,115 HHS Grant for St. Bonaventure University
Source: US Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $594,115 to St. Bonaventure University for a mental and behavioral health education and training program.   “I’m proud to announce this critical investment in mental and behavioral health education at St. Bonaventure […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Admissions Campaign 2025: SUM is Ready to Meet Applicants
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State – On June 20, 2025, the admission campaign to Russian universities began. In connection with this, the acting rector of the State University of Management Dmitry Bryukhanov and vice-rectors Artem Terpugov and Vitaly Lapshenkov visited the university’s admissions committee. “Today […]

MIL-OSI Russia: New Horizons of Cooperation: Polytech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – On June 20, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University continued its work at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. At the forum, the rector of SPbPU, academician of the Russian Academy of […]

Amit Shah inaugurates Bengaluru campus of Adichunchanagiri University, hails blend of healthcare and education
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today inaugurated the Bengaluru campus of Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) in Karnataka, hailing it as a milestone in the pursuit of affordable healthcare and education for all. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Shah praised the efforts of the […]

Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after […]

MIL-OSI Global: The assisted dying debate has been about safety not sanctity – here’s why I think the bill passed the test
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Colin Gavaghan, Professor of Digital Futures, University of Bristol Law School, University of Bristol KieferPix/Shutterstock British MPs’ approval of the assisted dying bill made history – and revealed a rare kind of parliamentary debate. While the bill must still pass through the House of Lords, it is now […]

MIL-OSI Global: WhatsApp introducing advertising is a potentially lucrative but risky move
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Yusuf Oc, Associate Professor of Digital Marketing and AI, City St George’s, University of London shutterstock metamorworks/Shutterstock The decision to start advertising on WhatsApp marks a major shift for a private messaging service that has long positioned itself as being different from other social media platforms. Back when […]

MIL-OSI Global: MPs may have passed the assisted dying bill, but the debate is just beginning
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Suzanne Ost, Professor of Law, Lancaster University Now that the assisted dying bill has passed its momentous third reading in the House of Commons, it may seem like legalisation in England and Wales is a done deal. But despite this significant milestone, the bill is not yet law […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Hidden gems of LGBTQ+ cinema: celebrating the wonderful slippery queerness of Penda’s Fen
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Benedict Morrison, Senior lecturer in Film, Television, Literature, and Queer Studies, University of Exeter I was not around in 1974 to witness the first television outing of Alan Clarke’s Penda’s Fen. Broadcast only seven years after sex between men was partially decriminalised in England and Wales, this enigmatic […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Who is Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Sahar Maranlou, Lecturer in Law and Socio-legal Studies, Royal Holloway University of London Ali Khamenei was born in Mashhad, Iran, in 1939, as the second son of a local religious leader, Javad Khamenei, and he grew up in relative poverty. He learned to read the Qur’an in early […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: The light triad: psychology’s answer to our darkest fears about people
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Christian van Nieuwerburgh, Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Are you losing faith in humanity because of everything that is going on right now? If so, that is no surprise. Our habit of “doomscrolling” convinces us that people are inherently self-centred […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: What is an ‘alpha’ male?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jwana Aziz, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham AS Inc/Shutterstock The recent success of the Netflix show Adolescence has drawn attention to misogynistic rhetoric and how it spreads online. Safeline, an organisation supporting survivors of sexual abuse, has warned that terms like […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: How mice ‘listen’ with their whiskers
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Tommi Anttonen, Postdoctoral research associate, University of Oxford Bilanol/Shutterstock Oh no! You dropped your keys on the ground, and it is too dark to see them. You might have to feel the ground with your hands, but a mouse could use its whiskers to find the keys. Mouse […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Trump’s first term lies at the heart of escalation between Iran and Israel
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Christian Emery, Associate Professor in International Politics, UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies, UCL The US president, Donald Trump, is weighing up whether to join Israel in attacking Iran. The fact he is even contemplating such a move is, in my opinion, a direct consequence of […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Elio: Disney’s enjoyable new animation may be an original story – but it’s also a forgettable one
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Laura O’Flanagan, PhD Candidate, School of English, Dublin City University In a summer cinema release schedule filled with sequels, remakes and franchise instalments, Disney’s latest animation Elio is a rare original story. Recently, much has been written and hands been wrung about the lack of original films in […]

MIL-OSI Global: What ancient ice sheets can tell us about future sea level rise
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Ed Gasson, Royal Society University Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter When visiting Godrevy beach on the north Cornish coast, most people look out to sea at the lighthouse, surfers and seals rather than the cliffs behind. But these cliffs […]

MIL-OSI Global: Why some elite athletes face a higher risk of developing motor neurone disease – and what we’re doing about it
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Johnathan Cooper-Knock, Senior Lecturer in Neurology, School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield Mural of Rob Burrow, former Leeds Rhinos rugby league star by Jonathan Long, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Motor neuron disease (MND) is a devastating condition that causes progressive muscle […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Outsourcing cost of ‘impact’ data could mean 13% more bang for every charitable buck
Source: The Conversation – USA – By George E. Mitchell, Professor of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College, CUNY Trying to measure a charity’s impact requires the right tools. MirageC/Moment via Getty Images Charitable donors often make gifts despite having little information about the organizations they support. Without relevant data, that money may not flow […]

MIL-OSI Global: Why Elon Musk’s US$34 billion loss wasn’t really that – and what it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Tobias Jung, Professor of Management, University of St Andrews Photo Agency/Shutterstock Following a sharp drop in Tesla’s share price, outlets reported that the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, had “lost” US$34 billion (£25 billion) in a single day. That figure exceeds the annual GDP of countries like Iceland, […]

MIL-OSI Global: Who represents Britain on screen? UK film and TV culture still has a worrying class problem
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Nick Lee, Senior Lecturer in Film History and Critical Theory, Royal Holloway University of London The British media has a class problem, according to recent research by The Sutton Trust. In short, the privately educated are over-represented in the creative industries, especially in film and television. The trust’s […]

MIL-OSI Global: Five ways to keep teenagers safe by the water
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jill Nash, Senior Lecturer in Advertising and Marketing Communications, Bournemouth University frederikloewer/Shutterstock As temperatures soar around the UK and Ireland due to climate change, warnings about the dangers of drowning are being issued and one Labour MP is calling for water safety lessons to be made compulsory in […]

MIL-OSI Global: A pink diamond just sold for over US$ 14 million – no wonder, when you look at the mysteries behind their chemistry
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Elton Santos, Reader in Theoretical and Computational Condensed Matter Physics, University of Edinburgh Diamonds might be forever but that doesn’t stop them being bought and sold. One stone thought to have once belonged to Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, has just sold for US$14 million (£10 […]

MIL-OSI Global: How might Israel attack Iran’s underground nuclear plant? A 2024 raid in Syria could be a template
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Clive Jones, Professor of Regional Security, Durham University Operation rising lion has been a concerted effort by the Israel Defense Forces to degrade Iran’s nuclear programme. Launched on June 13, the operation has targeted key nuclear installations, logistical hubs and Iranian nuclear scientists, key intelligence and military personal. […]

MIL-OSI Global: What the new grooming gangs inquiry must do to put victims before politics
Source: The Conversation – UK – By William Tantam, Senior Lecturer, Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Bristol Kemi Badenoch, Conservative party leader, responds to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper’s statement announcing the new inquiry. House of Commons/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND The independent inquiry into child sexual abuse was the largest inquiry in UK history, running […]

Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 21, 2025

MIL-Evening Report: Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after […]

MIL-OSI: Global AI Spotlight: DataGlobal Hub Assembles Hundreds of Industry Leaders for GDAI 2025, The Largest Global Virtual AI & Data Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PHOENIX, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DataGlobal Hub, a fast-growing global media platform at the forefront of Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) news and insights, is proud to officially unveil the top speakers for Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference (GDAI 2025), a highly anticipated global summit convening the brightest […]

MIL-OSI: RIPPLECOIN Mining Launches Profitable Mobile Cloud Mining App to Easily Earn BTC and XRP
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Francisco, California, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RIPPLECOIN Mining, a world-renowned cryptocurrency cloud mining platform, officially released its new mobile cloud mining application today, providing a zero-threshold, high-yield mining solution for the majority of digital currency users. Users only need to download and install the App on their smartphones to […]

MIL-OSI Security: Kansan Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Creating Child Pornography
Source: US FBI KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas resident was sentenced to 30 years in prison for charges related to child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). According to court documents, Chloe Wade Gullotto, 25, of Leavenworth pled guilty to one count of production of child pornography and one count of receipt of child pornography.  From […]

MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 3132, Certified Help Options in Claims Expertise for Veterans Act of 2025
Source: US Congressional Budget Office Bill Summary H.R. 3132 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to inform veterans and their survivors about organizations and people, such as attorneys and agents, that are accredited by the department to help them claim VA benefits. The bill also would establish a new accreditation process for people […]

MIL-OSI: XRP Holds the $2 Support Level, PFMCrypto Launches Yield-Driven XRP Mining Strategy
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As XRP tests the crucial $2 support level amid growing market turbulence, leading cryptocurrency mining platform PFMCrypto has announced the launch of a new XRP cloud mining service. This service is designed to enhance investor confidence by offering a reliable income solution—even under uncertain […]

MIL-OSI: Intermap Appoints New Auditors
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DENVER, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intermap Technologies Corporation (TSX: IMP) (“Intermap” or the “Company”), a global leader in 3D geospatial products and intelligence solutions, today announced that MNP LLP (“MNP”) have been appointed as auditors of the Company. The board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved the appointment […]

MIL-OSI Security: Leader of Multimillion-Dollar International Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Ring Convicted
Source: US FBI ATLANTA – Monica Dominguez Torres, 36, of Mexico, pleaded guilty on June 13, 2025, to federal charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Dominguez led a transnational criminal organization that operated methamphetamine conversion laboratories in the Atlanta area and laundered millions of dollars […]

MIL-OSI Security: Duluth Man Indicted for Threatening Two U.S. Senators and Their Families
Source: US FBI ATLANTA – Robert Davis Forney, 25, of Duluth, Georgia, was arraigned today before a United States Magistrate Judge on federal charges of communicating threats in interstate commerce.  Forney was indicted by a federal grand jury seated in the Northern District of Georgia on June 10, 2025.  “Threatening our elected officials and their […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada officials to provide technical briefing on the Prime Minister’s participation in the Canada-EU Summit and NATO Summit
Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, Ontario – June 20, 2025 – Media are invited to a virtual briefing by senior government officials on the Prime Minister’s upcoming participation in the Canada-EU Summit and NATO Summit. Information provided at the technical briefing is for attribution to senior officials. Video and audio recording of the briefing […]

MIL-OSI: AGM Group Holdings Inc. Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Bid Price Requirement
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Beijing, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGM Group Holdings Inc. (“AGM Holdings” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AGMH), an integrated technology company specializing in the assembling and sales of high-performance hardware and computing equipment, today announced that on June 18, 2025, the Company received a letter (the “Compliance Letter”) from The Nasdaq […]

MIL-OSI Security: Former Fulton County Deputy Sheriff Charged with Excessively Tasing Three Detainees and Obstructing Justice
Source: US FBI ATLANTA – Khadijah Solomon, a former deputy with the Fulton County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office, was arraigned today on charges of using unreasonable force by repeatedly tasing three detainees without legal justification and obstructing of justice by lying in official reports to cover up her unlawful conduct. “Law enforcement officers in this district […]

MIL-OSI USA: Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson’s Keynote Remarks at the CCP AGM 2025
Source: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission It is a pleasure to join CCP Global for your Annual General Meeting. Joining you today marks the third time that I have had the opportunity to address this important group at the center of the global derivatives markets. Addressing this body in Madrid, Spain in June of 2022 […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Canada’s new government has a mandate for change. A stronger Canada depends on a strong and effective public service – one that is focused on execution, delivery, and impact. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service: Jean-François Tremblay, […]

MIL-OSI: Anoto Group AB has raised USD 250,000 pursuant to a second tranche under existing convertible loan agreement
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Anoto Group AB (publ) (“Anoto” or the “Company”) today announces that a second tranche of USD 250,000 has been advanced under the existing convertible loan agreement. Under the terms of the agreement the lender will provide a secured loan of USD 250,000 with conversion rights. The loan will be repaid in twelve […]

MIL-OSI Security: Cherokee County Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Teens
Source: US FBI TYLER, Texas – A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for sex trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Desnique Deshawn Herndon, 28, was sentenced to seven life sentences by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker on June 18, 2025.  […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Russian science is not faceless – it has faces.
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko greeted those gathered at the opening of the exhibition of portraits of leading Russian scientists “Science in Faces” as part of the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025). […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Implementation of AI will give BRICS economies about 2-3 trillion dollars by 2030
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko held a plenary session entitled “AI Science: A New Path to Leadership.” Leading Russian and foreign scientists discussed […]

MIL-OSI Security: Missouri Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Travelling to Louisiana to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct with 12-Year-Old Female
Source: US FBI NEW ORLEANS – Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that ERIC CHARLES FULLER (“FULLER”), age 55, from Springfield, Missouri, was sentenced on June 10, 2025 by United States District Judge Greg Gerard Guidry to 57 months in prison, after previously pleading guilty to interstate travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, in […]

MIL-OSI USA: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies Move Forward
Source: NASA NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility vision involves the skies above the U.S. filled with new types of aircraft, including air taxis. But making that vision a reality involves ensuring that people will actually want to ride these aircraft – which is why NASA has been working to evaluate comfort, to see what passengers will […]