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  • MIL-OSI USA News: Statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio

    Source: US Whitehouse

    class=”has-text-align-center”>“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: Congressional Bills H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, H.J. Res. 89 Signed into Law

    Source: US Whitehouse

    On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the President signed into law:
     
    H.J. Res. 87, which provides congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”.
     
    H.J. Res. 88, which provides congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”.
     
    H.J. Res. 89, which provides congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Jim Costa Denounces the Forcible Removal of Senator Alex Padilla

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

    WASHINGTON – Representative Jim Costa (CA-21) issued the following statement after learning that Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly removed today in Los Angeles, California from a press conference held by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. “The forcible removal of Senator Alex Padilla from the press conference with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is not only outrageous and unacceptable—it is a violation of constitutional rights. As a duly elected official for the people of California, Senator Padilla has every right to express his freedom of speech. The conduct of those who detained him was both disgraceful and disrespectful, and it must be addressed. We must demand accountability and transparency from the Trump Administration.” said Congressman Jim Costa. 
    You can view the statement HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Case Opposes Proposed Annual Defense Funding Measure That Does Not Support Ukraine And Lacks A Coordinated Strategy For The Indo-Pacific

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1)

    (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and of its Subcommittee on Defense, voted in Committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Defense Appropriations bill today.  

    The FY 2026 Defense bill proposes to spend $831.5 billion, an amount equal to the FY 2025 enacted level, for federal agencies and programs in the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community,

    including the military branches of services, the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. Case’s Subcommittee on Defense is responsible for developing the bill. 

    “While the measure funds many critical Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific priorities I requested, I regrettably had to vote against this version because it eliminates support for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and fails to fund a cohesive and coordinated all-government defense strategy, all of which is critical as we face the generational challenge of the People’s Republic of China,” said Case. “The Committee also was forced to draft the bill in the dark because the administration failed to provide a detailed budget request, and that is a dangerous precedent to support.” 

    Case spoke in Committee in favor of continued support for Ukraine. He stressed that despite the tragic consequences of President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified war, “you cannot fail to do something that is hard, when you know that if you don’t do it, it will be harder in the future. That was the lesson of Neville Chamberlain in World War II.” (See Case’s speech here.)

    Case also spoke in Committee on the proposal’s lack of a coordinated whole-of-government national defense strategy, which would include soft power tools like international assistance and trade. He called for a broader understanding of national security that looks beyond the narrow confines of military spending, including in the Indo-Pacific. He explained that “only a strong national defense, coordinated and delivered over time, will achieve the foundational necessity of all else.” (See Case’s speech here.)

    Case also offered an amendment, which was accepted by the Committee, to prevent the transmission of classified information or war plans over unsecured networks. His amendment is a direct response to high-level Trump administration officials who used Signal to discuss U.S. military plans to attack Houthi groups in Yemen. Case said: “There are clear federal rules … that prohibit handling classified material outside of approved, encrypted and monitored systems … The rules around are not just suggestions, they are mandates.” (See Case’s speech here.)  

    Despite his significant problems with the bill, Case highlighted programs and provisions he requested and secured that are especially critical to Hawai‘i, including: 

    ·         $30 million to continue efforts to replace O‘ahu’s outdated air surveillance radar, which is needed to defend Hawai‘i from missile attacks. 

    ·         Directing the Navy to support a program to control and eradicate invasive coral at naval installations, which is in response to the invasive coral found at the mouth of Pearl Harbor. 

    ·         Protecting the special contracting preference for Native Hawaiian businesses. 

    ·         $357 million for the Navy’s Environmental Restoration program plus an additional $235 million for the cleanup of Formerly Used Defense Sites. These funds will help accelerate efforts to remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) contamination and remove unexploded ordnance and discarded military munitions in Hawai‘i and throughout the nation. 

    ·         Funding for two Virginia-class fast attack submarines, which are critical to protecting the Indo-Pacific and will be maintained at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.  

    ·         $186 million for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which maintains critical scientific laboratories at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. 

    ·         $177 million for the Sea-Based X-Band Radar, which will help defend Hawai‘i from ballistic missile threats. 

    ·         Over $421 million for “Civil-Military Programs,” which will support Hawaii’s Youth Challenge Academy. 

    ·         Over $70 million for Impact Aid programs, which help Hawaii’s public schools by partially reimbursing the cost of educating military children. 

    ·         Blocked efforts to change the command and control structure of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. There have been efforts within the department to streamline control of forces under one command structure, which would limit the ability of Navy forces in Hawai‘i to respond quickly to changing threats in the Indo-Pacific region. 

    Other programs and provisions in the measure also requested and supported by Case and especially critical to the broader Indo-Pacific include: 

    ·         $8 million for the Asia Regional Pacific Initiative (ARPI) managed by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. ARPI supports a wide range of exercises, humanitarian assistance, programs and training symposiums that help expand U.S. influence in the Indo-Pacific. The initiative is an important tool for the U.S. military to strengthen relationships throughout the Indo-Pacific region. 

    ·         Continued support for providing humanitarian and other assistance by U.S. military Civic Action Teams in the Freely Associated States. 

    ·         $6 million to expand the National Disaster Medical System Pilot Program to provide critical support to military and civilian health objectives. It will help advance national medical innovation, preparedness, disaster response and integration efforts to underserved regions, such as the Indo-Pacific. 

    ·         $75 million for decoupling rare earth magnet manufacturing from China. 

    General military-related programs and provisions supported by Case related to the DoD overall include:

    ·         3.8% basic pay increase for all military personnel. 

    ·         $700 million for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP). The CDMRP fills research gaps by funding high impact, high risk and high gain projects that other agencies may not venture to fund. 

    This measure is one of the twelve bills developed by the House Appropriations Committee that will collectively fund the federal government for FY 2026 (commencing October 1, 2025). The bill now moves on to the full House of Representatives for its consideration.  

    A summary of the defense funding bill is available here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom Secure Court Order Blocking Unlawful Use of Federalized National Guard for Law Enforcement in California Communities

    Source: US State of California

    Thursday, June 12, 2025

    Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov

    OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Governor Gavin Newsom today secured a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the U.S. Department of Defense from using federalized California National Guard to patrol our communities and engage in law enforcement activity. The order, issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, found that President Trump’s actions were illegal — “both exceeding the scope of his statutory authority and violating the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution” and ordered the Administration to “therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith.” The order is stayed until 12pm PT tomorrow. 

    “With this order, the Trump Administration is blocked from using federalized California National Guard troops to patrol our neighborhoods or carry out civilian law enforcement work,” said Attorney General Bonta. “The right to peacefully protest is a cornerstone of any healthy democracy. We will not stand idly by as the President attempts to intimidate and silence those who disagree with him. As the President attempts to inflame tensions and stoke fear in our communities, California and our local law enforcement stand ready to protect our communities and their right to make their voices heard safely and peacefully.”   

    On June 9th, Attorney General Bonta and Governor Newsom filed a lawsuit against President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth in response to their orders seeking to federalize the National Guard for 60 days under 10 U.S.C. § 12406. 

    In the early hours of Sunday, June 8th, the U.S. Department of Defense, at the direction of the President, redirected hundreds of California National Guard troops from San Diego to Los Angeles, without authorization from the Governor and against the wishes of local law enforcement. In total, the Department has deployed 4,000 California National Guard troops from across the state, as well as an additional 700 Marines, an inflammatory escalation unsupported by conditions on the ground. In response, Attorney General Bonta and Governor Newsom filed a motion for temporary restraining order in their case, arguing that the use of these troops is illegal, creates imminent harm to state sovereignty, deprives the state of its use of the California National Guard, escalates tensions, and promotes rather than quells civil unrest. 

    A copy of the court’s order is available here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: REMARKS: Senator Coons condemns assault of Senator Padilla by administration in fiery floor speech

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) gave a speech on the Senate floor defending his friend and colleague U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) shortly after Senator Padilla was violently forced out of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference, thrown to the ground, and handcuffed in his hometown of Los Angeles.

    “If a Senator of the United States who identifies himself as a senator – in at least the video I just saw – gets handled this way, gets thrown to the ground and handcuffed, what is happening to those who have no such title or voice, if this gentle and decent and caring man is treated this way, what is happening along the margins, in the dark spaces, in the places we cannot see?” said Senator Coons. “So Mr. President, I call on my Republican friends and colleagues to look hard at this moment and say, ‘what comes next?’”

    A transcript of Senator Coons’ comments is available below.

    WATCH HERE.

    Senator Coons: Mr. President, having just viewed a video of my friend and colleague, Senator Alex Padilla, being manhandled, thrown to the ground and handcuffed, after identifying himself as Senator Alex Padilla and attempting to ask a question of the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, in Los Angeles, I am shaken, I am angry, and I am gravely concerned about our path forward in this body and our nation.

    Democracy is a gift hard won and hard earned by the sacrifice of millions who have served, fought, and died. Some in moments of tumult and challenge on the beaches of Normandy, on the fields of Gettysburg. From the very beginning of our nation to this moment, millions of Americans have stepped forward and said, I will risk it all so that my children and those I do not know can live free lives, knowing the burdens of tyranny, knowing what it meant to live under the heel of a king, our forefathers risked everything.

    In nations around the world that I have visited on your behalf as a senator, people yearning for freedom, and people recently free, have come and spoken about how much the American example means to them. Earlier this year, I was at a global security conference, concerned about what was happening in our nation, about our division and the dialogue, and I heard three young parliamentarians from other countries talk about how hard they were working.

    Part of our job, Mr. Speaker, as senators is to ask hard questions, is to pose challenges, is to test the cabinet of the President, to visit federal facilities, to ask questions that are sometimes uncomfortable or unwelcome. Just this week, I was at three committee hearings and had three members of the cabinet in front of me. Did they want to answer my questions? Probably not. But they did.

    If a Senator of the United States who identifies himself as a senator – in at least the video I just saw – gets handled this way, gets thrown to the ground and handcuffed, what is happening to those who have no such title or voice, if this gentle and decent and caring man is treated this way, what is happening along the margins, in the dark spaces, in the places we cannot see?

    So Mr. President, I call on my Republican friends and colleagues to look hard at this moment and say, ‘what comes next?’ What comes next? Are we to be at risk of arrest if we threaten to ask a question or deign to interrupt? Is our very service here as senators hanging in the balance? In this moment, as we all learn more of the facts of what happened in Los Angeles, the future of what will happen here in our country and in the world will wait on your answer.

    Was this an over-response? Was this a misuse of force? Was this a disrespect of the very Senate itself? Is this a moment when, as our founders who wrote the Federalist Papers dreamed, my colleagues in the Senate will show their loyalty to the role, to the check and balance, to the independence of the Senate more than they will show their loyalty to their party and their president and demand an answer, an apology, and a different path forward.

    Or is this a moment when all of us will watch this video of our friend, a member of the Judiciary Committee; a representative – a senator – of Los Angeles in the state of California, being roughly mishandled, and say, ‘too bad, at least it wasn’t me.’ If we answer this moment with silence, we will be damned, and our children and the world will say they didn’t really mean it.

    The members of my family who served in the U.S. military knew that signing on that line meant being willing to give everything, and I believe, and have been told, that they understood that service to be in service of freedom; not in service of any particular president or party, any particular state or moment, but in service of democracy.

    Democracy is a fragile flower, and around the world, people look to what we do to know what they should do. There are petty, tinpot dictators, authoritarians, and strong men around the world who will watch this video and be encouraged and think this is the way to silence their critics.

    I can’t imagine a member of this chamber who knows Alex Padilla, who has had the blessing of sitting with him in moments when he’s asked questions or engaged in discourse, who thinks of him as anything other than a reasoned, reasonable, mild-mannered senator. 

    But even if he were not, even if he were outspoken, loud, aggressive, annoying; the title ‘senator’ and the role that we have should entitle him to ask a question at a press conference. If the result is this mistreatment, heaven help us all. Heaven help our democracy.

    With that, I yield the floor.

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  • MIL-OSI China: 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opens in Changsha

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    People visit the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province, June 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    CHANGSHA, June 12 — The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened on Thursday in the central Chinese city of Changsha.

    Nearly 4,700 Chinese and African companies as well as over 30,000 participants will attend the four-day event, themed “China and Africa: Together Toward Modernization.”

    This photo taken on June 12, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: Over 80 arrested on second night of curfew in US Los Angeles

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    More than 80 people were arrested on the second night of curfew in Los Angeles amid protests over immigration raids in the second-largest city of the United States, authorities said on Thursday morning.

    There were 71 arrests for failure to disperse and seven arrests for curfew violation, said the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in a press release, adding that police arrested two people for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, and one person arrested on suspicion for resisting a police officer.

    More than 220 people were arrested on the first night of curfew in the city.

    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Tuesday evening the curfew for parts of downtown Los Angeles that started from 8:00 p.m. Tuesday to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday local time. She noted that local authorities imposed the limited curfew in response to looting and vandalism that occurred downtown Monday night, following largely peaceful daytime protests.

    The mayor noted that the curfew, which covers approximately one square mile in the downtown area, will remain in place nightly until it’s deemed to be no longer necessary.

    Hundreds of people have been arrested in Southern California since the protests over federal immigration enforcement started on Friday, with more protests having been planned in the coming days across the region and the country.

    U.S. President Donald Trump has made decisions to dispatch over 4,000 National Guard members and about 700 active-duty Marines to the Los Angeles area over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom and other local officials.

    As of Wednesday, about 2,800 service members, including 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines, were deployed to the greater Los Angeles area, said U.S. Northern Command in a news release on Wednesday, adding that the Marines had completed required training and would be serving alongside National Guard soldiers within the next 48 hours. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: India’s foreign ministry says lot of people lost their lives in plane crash in Gujarat

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Debris of an Air India plane is seen at the crash site in Ahmedabad of India’s Gujarat state, June 12, 2025. India’s foreign ministry said a lot of people have lost their lives in the plane crash with 242 people on board the flight to London in the western state of Gujarat. [Photo/Xinhua]

    India’s foreign ministry said a lot of people have lost their lives in Thursday’s plane crash with 242 people on board an Air India flight to London in the western state of Gujarat.

    The Air India flight had 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian on board when it crashed shortly after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, about 17 km south of Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat.

    There were also 12 cabin crew members on board.

    The ministry, however, has not put out an exact figure on the death toll in the plane crash.

    “What has happened in Ahmedabad is a very tragic accident. We have lost a lot of people. We extend our deepest condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones. There are several foreigners. You will receive the updates from the relevant departments — Ministry of Civil Aviation, Air India, and others. That is the latest I can share. It is an evolving situation. The rescue operations are on. We need to wait a little more time for exact details to be put out,” India’s foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a press briefing.

    Local media reports said that there are no survivors from the ill-fated plane.

    A video of the aircraft flying low and struggling to gain altitude shows the plane going down and exploding in a massive ball of fire.

    Other videos from the site show thick columns of black smoke rising from the ground.

    According to police, the plane crashed directly on the B J Medical College undergraduate hostel mess in Meghani Nagar. The crash caused severe damage to buildings on the premises and several people were reported to be injured.

    A part of the crashed plane landed atop a student hostel, eyewitnesses said.

    Immediately after the crash, authorities rushed fire engines and over two dozen ambulances to the spot to carry out rescue work.

    Police have diverted traffic from the area, and a green corridor has also been established to ferry the injured quickly to the hospital.

    Air India has expressed condolences to the families of all those affected by this devastating event. The airline has changed its logo on social media handles to black after the deadly plane crash.

    The British government has issued a travel advisory, saying they were aware of the plane crash in Ahmedabad.

    “We are aware of a plane crash in Ahmedabad. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support to those involved,” reads the advisory.

    Reports said former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani was onboard the crashed flight. Web check-in documents obtained by local media said Rupani had completed his check-in in business class on the ill-fated flight.

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the plane crash incident as a tragedy and heartbreaking beyond words.

    “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected,” Modi wrote on social media.

    Meanwhile, world leaders have expressed condolences to the families of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. 

    People conduct rescue work at the site of an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad of India’s Gujarat state, June 12, 2025. India’s foreign ministry said a lot of people have lost their lives in the plane crash with 242 people on board the flight to London in the western state of Gujarat. (Str/Xinhua)

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  • MIL-OSI China: Trump revokes California’s nation-leading electric vehicle mandate

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on June 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    U.S. President Donald Trump moved on Thursday at a White House signing ceremony to eliminate California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions standards, upending the strict rules that had become a template for states across the nation to realize their greenhouse gas ambitions.

    “We officially rescue the U.S. auto industry from destruction by terminating California’s electric vehicle mandate, once and for all,” Trump said at the Oval Office alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin.

    During the ceremony, Trump signed a congressional resolution that overturns a California state rule that would have phased out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The state makes up about 12 percent of the U.S. population. Its rule has also been adopted by 11 other states and Washington, D.C. The resolution was approved by Congress last month and aims to quash the country’s most aggressive attempt to phase out gas-powered cars.

    Trump also signed measures to overturn state policies curbing tailpipe emissions in certain vehicles and smog-forming nitrogen oxide pollution from trucks.

    This was “a long-sought victory for some carmakers and oil companies that attacked the rules as unachievable,” said Bloomberg News in its report about the signing, adding that the resolutions Trump signed repeal waivers granted under former President Joe Biden allowing California to set automobile pollution standards that are more stringent than federal requirements.

    Environmentalists have decried Trump’s vows to unwind rules to spur electric vehicle sales — a fixture of his reelection campaign — as an assault on essential protections to help avert the worst effects of climate change, added the report.

    California quickly announced it will challenge the move in court, with California’s attorney general holding a news conference to discuss the planned lawsuit before Trump’s signing ceremony ended at the White House.

    “The move takes place against the backdrop of worsening relations between Trump and Gov, Gavin Newsom, with the president ordering the military to quell unrest in Los Angeles over immigration raids,” noted Politico about the development. “It also comes as Tesla CEO and former White House adviser Elon Musk clashed with Trump last week over electric vehicle policies.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Shipping industry expo in China’s Tianjin highlights closer cooperation

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    People visit the 3rd Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo in Tianjin, north China, June 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The third Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo (TISIE) opened in north China’s Tianjin Municipality on Thursday, attracting over 440 enterprises, ports and industry associations from around the world.

    Titled “Shipping to the world and navigating towards the future, Meet new opportunities for openness and cooperation,” the three-day expo features nine themed exhibition zones covering international ports, green shipping, maritime equipment, logistics services and more, spanning 50,000 square meters.

    Over 20 parallel events will spotlight China’s shipping achievements and global industry trends.

    The TISIE has been held in Tianjin every year since 2023, aiming to boost global shipping cooperation, industrial investment and trade exchange.

    “The shipping industry — the backbone of global trade — faces twin challenges: relentless supply chain disruptions and unyielding need to decarbonize. We must deepen partnerships — between carriers, ports and governments — to create shared contingency plans. I very much applaud the fact that Tianjin takes up its role as a community builder,” Jan Van der Borght, port representative of the Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority, told Xinhua.

    Mangopo Mikhael, director of Indonesian marine surveying firm Geovaruna, expressed admiration for China’s rapid progress: “China’s breakthroughs in smart and green shipping technologies are remarkable. We look forward to expanding partnerships with Chinese counterparts.”

    China maintained its position as the world’s largest port operator by cargo and container throughput in 2024. Its ocean-going fleet continues to expand, with international routes extending farther, according to the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry.

    From January to April 2024, Chinese shipbuilders accounted for 49.9 percent of global output, 67.6 percent of new orders, and 64.3 percent of backlog orders in terms of dead-weight tonnage.

    The country’s logistics sector has also shown robust growth. The index tracking China’s logistics market was at 50.6 percent in May, indicating sustained expansion and resilient supply chains, according to the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP).

    “As an organization bridging government, industry and enterprises, CFLP is committed to bolstering the resilience of global industrial and supply chains,” said Yang Guodong, vice president of CFLP.

    Guo Dacheng, president of the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry, said that the expo presents frontier technologies, innovative products and advanced concepts that will chart the course of the future of shipping and shipbuilding.

    Li Yang, China’s vice minister of transport, stressed the need to deepen global collaboration in addressing shared challenges such as supply chain resilience, maritime safety and the green transition.

    “China will actively participate in global shipping governance under multilateral frameworks like the International Maritime Organization, contributing to rule-making and maintaining the order of international shipping,” Li said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Zheng survives Kessler, will meet Raducanu in Queen’s quarters

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    China’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen fought hard to reach the quarterfinals of the women’s singles at the Queen’s Club Championships on Thursday.

    The 22-year-old Zheng, ranked world No. 5, needed two hours and 11 minutes to overcome McCartney Kessler of the United States 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 in the second round.

    Zheng entered the WTA 500 tournament as the top seed and received a bye in the first round. She said she didn’t expect her first match on grass this season to be easy – and she was indeed tested Thursday evening.

    Zheng admitted she lost focus briefly after taking the opening set and struggled to adjust in time.

    World No. 42 Kessler broke in the 10th game of the second set to even the match and then broke first in the decider, but a composed Zheng fought back to seal the win.

    “I believe I should play even more aggressive on the grass court, but I need to be patient at the same time. I need to find the balance,” said Zheng after the match.

    The Paris Olympic champion will next face British wild card Emma Raducanu on Friday. Raducanu, a former US Open champion, advanced by defeating Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia 6-4, 6-1.

    “As a British player, she definitely has more experience on the grass court,” Zheng said. “But I will pull out all the stops tomorrow. I will try my best to focus on every point.”

    Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina also secured a quarterfinal berth by defeating Britain’s Heather Watson 6-4, 6-2.

    The fourth-seeded Kazakh will face German veteran Tatjana Maria on Friday. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: High Court Associate Judge appointed

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Liz Gellert as an Associate Judge of the High Court. 
    Associate Judge Gellert graduated from the University of Auckland in 2003 with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts. She was a law clerk with David Williams KC before joining Russell McVeagh’s general commercial litigation team in 2004.
    Associate Judge Gellert joined Simpson Grierson as an Associate in 2007, becoming a Senior Associate in 2008, specialising in banking and finance litigation.
    She joined ASB Bank as head of disputes and corporate advisory in 2017, and spent time as the bank’s legal services acting general manager during 2020 and 2021.
    Since 2021 Associate Judge Gellert has been a litigation partner with Lowndes Jordan in Auckland, with a general commercial litigation practice focusing on general commercial litigation, insolvency, debt recovery, enforcement, regulatory advice and maritime law.
    Her appointment is effective from 21 July and she will sit in Auckland.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Hundreds of firearms seized from Gore property

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police have seized nearly 500 firearms from a property in Gore – a shocking discovery that is believed to be one of New Zealand’s largest seizures of weaponry.

    Police are now piecing together exactly how the man came to be in possession of so many firearms, and have begun the process of logging each one into evidence.

    Concerns about the man’s purchasing history led officers to his home in Gore on Friday 6 June to serve a notice of temporary suspension – an order allowing Police to retain a firearms licence holder’s licence and uplift any firearms in the person’s possession.

    A total of 478 firearms of different descriptions were seized, including five pistols, some that may be prohibited firearms, and some that may be restricted weapons, for which the man was not licenced. Significant quantities of ammunition, and firearm parts were also recovered.

    Only six of the 478 firearms were registered in the man’s name, and while some were locked in safes, a large number were unsecure.

    “It’s shocking to see so many firearms unsecured… the scale of it is concerning,” said Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman.

    It was largest seizure of firearms ever seen in the Southern District “by far”.

    No charges have been laid, but that may change, depending on the investigation, Inspector Bowman said. It will look at why the weapons weren’t registered or stored properly, and what was the purpose of such a vast collection.

    Inspector Bowman said it was too soon to say if any of the firearms were destined to be sold to criminal groups. “A number of enquiries are being made into this discovery, but the sheer number of firearms involved means that will take some time.”

    Unusual purchases

    It was the man’s purchase history that caught the attention of officials.

    “Through the Firearms Registry, the Firearms Safety Authority was able to establish the man had purchased multiple firearms since 2023, and not all were registered as they should have been after purchase,” Inspector Bowman said.

    “In buying a firearm, the man was required to register older firearms already in his possession, and we allege that did not happen.”

    Because of the number of firearms located, multiple Police vehicles were required to transport them from the property.

    The firearms, ammo and parts will be held securely by Police until the investigation, and any legal action that may follow, is complete.

    Their future is unclear: “It’s still early days in the investigation and we have a lot of work to do before we get to that point.”

    Swift action after red flags raised

    Firearms Safety Authority Executive Director Angela Brazier, said the case highlighted the value of the Firearms Registry, and of close co-operation between the Authority and frontline Police.

    “Information shared by Police enabled us to quickly suspend the man’s licence for failing to comply with his Registry obligations. Once his licence was suspended, Police could rapidly respond to remove this considerable number of unlawfully held firearms.

    “The majority of firearms licence holders are good law-abiding people. The review of the Firearms Registry released in May confirmed that diversion of firearms to the black market remains a threat to public safety and the Registry mitigates that risk.

    “I acknowledge all licence holders who have filled in the Registry and are doing their bit to make it harder for criminals and other unlicensed people to access firearms.”

    Two years into its five-year journey there are more than 86,000 active licence holders registered, or 38 per cent of active licence holders. Around 29 per cent of those registered did so proactively, without waiting for the legal requirement of an activating circumstance.

    There are more than 425,000 firearms listed in the Registry.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Bean Celebrates Passage of Rescissions Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Aaron Bean Florida (4th District)

    WASHINGTON—Founder and co-chair of the DOGE Caucus, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), released the following statement after House Republicans approved the Trump Administration’s recessions request to cut $9.4 billion in wasteful spending identified by DOGE. Replay Congressman Bean’s speech in support of the bill here.

    Upon passage, Congressman Bean said, “Taxpayers deserve an efficient, accountable government. H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, cuts reckless, politically biased spending identified by DOGE and takes a critical step toward fiscal health. House Republicans are ready to restore responsibility—I urge the Senate to act swiftly. Let’s go get’em!” 

    BACKGROUND

    The DOGE Caucus has long advocated for Congress to enact the cuts identified by DOGE and continues to work with the White House on future rescissions. 

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    MIL OSI USA News –

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    MIL-OSI USA: On Senate Floor, Luján Condemns Forcible Removal and Manhandling of Senator Padilla 
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    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stronger forestry ties with India driving export growth
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    MIL-OSI Security: Box Elder woman sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for trafficking drugs on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation
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    MIL-OSI Russia: Boeing says it is in contact with Air India regarding the Boeing 787 crash in India
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    MIL-OSI Global: Air India crash: what do we know about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved? Expert Q&A
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    MIL-OSI Russia: One Survivor Found After Indian Plane Crash – Media
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, June 12 (Xinhua) — One passenger from a plane that crashed in western India has been found alive hours after the tragedy, the Ahmedabad police […]

    Air India plane crash: Tata Group announces Rs 1 crore support for families of victims
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Thursday announced that the company will provide Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who lost their life in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad. He also said that the Tata Group will cover […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds to Air India Crash in Ahmedabad
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India: “I am heartbroken by today’s Air India crash in Ahmedabad and want to express my deepest condolences to all those around […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Plane Crash in India
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    Netanyahu to Carney: World leaders express shock and grief over Air India plane crash
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    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: AAIB Update: Air India flight AI171, Ahmedabad to London Gatwick
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    MIL-OSI China: Air India plane with 242 people onboard crashes near airport in India’s Gujarat
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News People look at the debris of an Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad of India’s Gujarat state, June 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] An Air India flight to London with 242 people on board, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew members, crashed Thursday shortly after takeoff from […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Gatwick Airport confirms plane that crashed in India was heading to London
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    PM Modi, world leaders react after Air India plane with 242 on board crashes in Ahmedabad
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    MIL-OSI Russia: China and EU central banks pledge to strengthen cooperation
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    MIL-OSI Canada: The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of thermal paper rolls from China
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    MIL-OSI China: 14th China-Switzerland defense policy coordination dialogue held in Beijing

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    The 14th China-Switzerland defense policy coordination dialogue was held in Beijing on June 12, 2025.
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    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025 The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech. My Lord Mayor, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen… thank you for hosting me. My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning. I […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wool carpets for state houses a win-win
    Source: New Zealand Government The return of wool carpets to state homes has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson. State housing agency Kāinga Ora announced today that from next month, a new supplier agreement will deliver woollen carpets for the fit-out of new state homes. “The decision is great […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supercharging residential solar power generation
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for electricity networks, so Kiwis with solar panels can send more power back to the grid. Changes are being made to clarify that a building consent is not needed to install rooftop solar panels on existing buildings.  Councils will be required to process […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Critical of Trade Chaos as Trump Administration Rejects Rules-Based Trade System
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 06.12.25 Cantwell Critical of Trade Chaos as Trump Administration Rejects Rules-Based Trade System Under questioning from Cantwell, Bessent downplays the need for predictability and transparency in trade policies; Cantwell: “We have to be for a rules-based regime” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Statement by the President
    Source: US Whitehouse Today, I signed into law (1) H.J. Res. 87, “Joint Resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Crypto – Ethereum Community Releases Comprehensive Report Outlining Ether’s Bull Case to Institutional Investors
    Source: Etherealize Report Underscores ETH’s Value Proposition as the “Digital Oil” Powering a Global Digital Economy Report’s Contributors Include Etherealize’s Vivek Raman, Founder and CEO of ether.fi Mike Silagadze, and Other Leading Figures from the Ethereum Community NEW YORK – Members of the Ethereum community today announced the release of a new report targeting institutional […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s memorandum revoking the Biden administration’s executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams. “Throughout my time […]

    MIL-Evening Report: NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Conrad Pilditch, Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Getty Images For the past fortnight, the city of Nice in France has been the global epicentre of ocean science and politics. Last week’s One Ocean Science Congress ended with a unanimous call for action […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Hospitality NZ Conference
    Source: New Zealand Government Good morning,  Thank you for inviting me to address the Hospitality Conference 2025 right here in Wellington today. I would like to begin by acknowledging:     Nick Keene, National President of Hospitality New Zealand,  Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand, members of your Board, and  the members of your […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Markey, Health, Labor Leaders, Educators, Climate Advocates Host Virtual Teach-In on Trump Administration’s Cuts to Critical Funding
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Health Care and Food Justice Cuts | Climate and Education Cuts Washington (June 12, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and the Environment and Public Works Committee, yesterday hosted virtual teach-ins on […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Lawler and Riley Introduce Bipartisan Leaps Act to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Conserve Water, and Reduce Emissions
    Source: US Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17) Washington, D.C. – 6/12/25… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Riley (NY-19)  introduced the Leveraging Efficiency Awareness for Pumping Systems (LEAPS) Act, a commonsense, bipartisan bill to help farmers, ranchers, and aquaculture producers save money on energy costs, conserve water, and reduce carbon emissions by modernizing irrigation […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Prime Minister to visit China and Europe
    Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to China and Europe next week. He will be joined in Shanghai and Beijing with a delegation of senior New Zealand business leaders. “China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner and a vital part of our economic story,” Mr Luxon says. The visit will focus on growing […]

    MIL-Evening Report: It took more than a century, but women are taking charge of Australia’s economy – here’s why it matters
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Duygu Yengin, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Adelaide For the first time in its 124-year history, Treasury will be led by a woman. Jenny Wilkinson’s appointment is historic in its own right. Even more remarkable is the fact she joins Michele Bullock at the Reserve Bank […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Niger’s Economy Rebounds in 2024 Thanks to Large-Scale Oil Exports and a Good Agricultural Season
    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: Download logo Niger’s economy recorded robust growth in 2024, driven by large-scale oil exports. However, short-term sources of growth remain limited and exposed to downside risks, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update for Niger, published today. The report analyzes the country’s economic, and poverty […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Transforming fixed income data management with AI and human expertise
    Source: Bloomberg Press Statements Headline: Transforming fixed income data management with AI and human expertise With the increasing complexity of global finance, speed must be matched with accuracy and context. Recognizing this, for some use cases, Bloomberg has adopted a “human-in-the-loop” workflow in which human intelligence augments automated systems. This approach allows subject matter experts with […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Building pathways together: Bloomberg, TIAA/Nuveen, and City Tutors invest in the next generation
    Source: Bloomberg Press Statements Headline: Building pathways together: Bloomberg, TIAA/Nuveen, and City Tutors invest in the next generation On a recent spring evening, more than 100 students, mentors, and professionals came together at Bloomberg’s Global Headquarters for a career-focused gathering hosted in partnership with TIAA/Nuveen and City Tutors. This gathering was part of Bloomberg’s Your […]

  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Economics: Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, June 12, 2025
    Source: International Monetary Fund June 12, 2025 SPEAKER:  Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF MS. KOZACK: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. My name is Julie Kozak. I’m the Director of Communications at the IMF.  As usual, this press briefing will be embargoed until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time in […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supercharging residential solar power
    Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) New Zealand’s residential uptake of rooftop solar is lower than many other countries. In order to shift the tide, the Government is making changes to: Expand the permitted voltage range from +/- 6% +/- 10% – this will help manage the changing flow of electricity sent back […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: China to drive global propylene capacity additions through 2030, says GlobalData
    Source: GlobalData China to drive global propylene capacity additions through 2030, says GlobalData Posted in Oil & Gas China is poised to significantly expand its propylene production capacity by 2030, backed by strong demand for propylene derivatives such as polypropylene and propylene oxide in the building, packaging, and construction industries. Accounting for over 40% of […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Under Armour YouTube ads emphasize performance, resilience, and aspirational journeys to connect with diverse athletes, reveals GlobalData
    Source: GlobalData Under Armour YouTube ads emphasize performance, resilience, and aspirational journeys to connect with diverse athletes, reveals GlobalData Posted in Business Fundamentals Under Armour Inc’s YouTube advertising campaigns from March to May 2025 emphasize the brand’s commitment to athletic excellence, resilience, and personal growth, targeting aspiring athletes and sports enthusiasts. They highlight the importance […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025 The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech. My Lord Mayor, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen… thank you for hosting me. My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning. I […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supercharging residential solar power generation
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for electricity networks, so Kiwis with solar panels can send more power back to the grid. Changes are being made to clarify that a building consent is not needed to install rooftop solar panels on existing buildings.  Councils will be required to process […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Critical of Trade Chaos as Trump Administration Rejects Rules-Based Trade System
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 06.12.25 Cantwell Critical of Trade Chaos as Trump Administration Rejects Rules-Based Trade System Under questioning from Cantwell, Bessent downplays the need for predictability and transparency in trade policies; Cantwell: “We have to be for a rules-based regime” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell […]

    MIL-OSI: Cloud Mining Demand Soars as VNBTC’s Cardano Contract Sells Out, Drawing Attention from Global Cardano Investors
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, United Kingdom, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On June 9, Cardano (ADA) founder announced the launch of Cardinal, a DeFi protocol built to enable Bitcoin holders to access services like staking and lending. Following the announcement, the ADA price, which has dropped by over 10% in the past month, started […]

    MIL-OSI USA: ICE arrests 4 illegal aliens during random worksite enforcement outreach at D-Hand Car Wash in Connecticut
    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Hartford, along with Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations, conducted a random worksite enforcement outreach at the D-Hand Car Wash in Southington, Connecticut, June 9. Agents administratively arrested four illegal alien employees from Guatemala who were in the United […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese, European central banks pledge closer cooperation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 12 — The Chinese and European central banks have pledged to enhance cooperation against the backdrop of a complex and volatile international landscape. Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), and Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), co-chaired […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin
    Source: US Whitehouse MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCETHE SECRETARY OF ENERGYTHE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYTHE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUBJECT:    Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs. drivers without a driveway will be able to charge their electric vehicles […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and Business – Ora Pharm targets growing Europe market for medicinal cannabis in trade mission
    Source: Ora Pharm Launches collective solution to meet needs of European customers Leading medicinal cannabis company Ora Pharm heads to Europe this week as part of a unique trade mission to promote New Zealand pharmaceutical products based on cannabis in the fast-growing European market. “European Cannabis Week is a huge opportunity to showcase New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis industry […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stronger forestry ties with India driving export growth
    Source: New Zealand Government Forestry, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay, today announced at the Fieldays Forestry Hub, both inbound and outbound forestry trade missions with India this year, aimed at strengthening trade links, deepening industry ties, and unlocking greater value for both countries’ forestry and wood processing sectors. “India is one of the fastest-growing […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s memorandum revoking the Biden administration’s executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams. “Throughout my time […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: STATEMENT: Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan emphasizes DERs and procurements
    Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: STATEMENT: Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan emphasizes DERs and procurements Ontario recognizes that onsite solar and storage, plus predictable procurements including wind and solar energy, are key to delivering reliable, affordable power to communities, farmers and businesses.   Toronto, June 12, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is encouraged to see Distributed […]

    MIL-OSI: Pulse Announces a $13.5 Million Seismic Data License Sale and Provides Revenue Update
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the sale of a significant seismic data license, valued at $13.5 million. On a preliminary basis, second quarter revenue to date approximates $17.2 million, including the license announced today. This brings […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Kansas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Kansas to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning March 18. The disaster declaration covers the Kansas counties of Clark, Comanche, Ford, Gray, Haskell, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Biggs Leads Effort to Protect American Jobs and Consumers
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) Congressman Biggs led a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging his department to reverse its plan to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) and instead pursue substantive negotiations that strengthen American businesses and protect American jobs through a bilateral arrangement. Since […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Cleaver, Lynch, Meeks, Torres Introduce Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (5th District Missouri) (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Public Housing Caucus Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), and Ritchie Torres (D-NY) reintroduced the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative […]

  • Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Boozman, Blackburn, Booker, Rosen, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Female Veterans
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate June 12, 2025, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day” to honor the women who have served in the Armed Forces […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Congressional Bill S.160 Signed into Law
    Source: US Whitehouse On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the President signed into law: S. 160, which amends the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purpose MIL OSI USA News –

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Raul Ruiz Speaks Out Against the Forceful Removal of Senator Padilla from Noem Press Conference
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raul Ruiz (36th District of California) Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement responding to the forceful removal of Senator Padilla from Noem Press Conference: “The assault on Senator Padilla is part of a continuing pattern of authoritarian, dictatorial behavior. “[The authoritarian […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s memorandum revoking the Biden administration’s executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams. “Throughout my time […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Torres Amendment to Restore Rape Kits for Civilian Employees Overseas Passes Defense Committee Markup
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California) June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. –  Today Congresswoman Norma Torres announced that her crucial amendment ensuring access to rape kits for civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employees stationed overseas has passed the Fiscal Year 26 Defense Appropriations Committee markup. This bipartisan, commonsense amendment […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senators Collins, Bipartisan Group Introduce Resolution Honoring Female Veterans
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), John Boozman (R-AR), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate June 12, 2025, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day” to honor the women who […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response
    Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-left”>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Section 1. Purpose. The devastation of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires shocked the American people and highlighted the catastrophic consequences when State and local governments are unable to […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Empowers Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response
    Source: US Whitehouse STRENGTHENING WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order returning common sense to wildfire prevention and response. The Order directs the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture to consolidate their wildland fire programs.  The Order supports local wildfire preparedness and response by improving Federal partnerships, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jacob Ware, Adjunct Professor of Domestic Terrorism, Georgetown University A recruit participates in the Army’s future soldier prep course at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., on Sept. 25, 2024. AP Photo/Chris Carlson The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a […]

    MIL-OSI Global: US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jacob Ware, Adjunct Professor of Domestic Terrorism, Georgetown University A recruit participates in the Army’s future soldier prep course at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., on Sept. 25, 2024. AP Photo/Chris Carlson The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a parade […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Essex County Convicted Felon Sentenced to 73 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Possession of Firearms, including Two Assault Rifles
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced on June 10, 2025, for his role in distributing cocaine, possessing with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, and possessing three firearms, including two assault rifles with high-capacity magazines, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Secretary Pete Hegseth: “What’s an AST?”
    Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) Vasquez Exposes Secretary Hegseth’s Shocking Ignorance on Border Issues in House Armed Services Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a House Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) confronted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for his blatant lack of knowledge about the U.S.-Mexico border, despite the Department of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Senator Peters Secures Army Corps Commitment to Prioritize Timely Completion of Soo Locks Construction
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) secured a commitment from key U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials to prioritize the timely completion of the ongoing Soo Locks construction project. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senators Collins, King Announce USS Gravely to Visit Eastport for Fourth of July Celebrationbl
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Eastport will receive a port visit during the city’s 2025 Fourth of July celebration. The U.S. Navy has committed to sending the guided missile destroyer USS Gravely […]

    MIL-OSI USA: DMV Lawmakers Call on Department of Transportation, Army To Investigate Deadly January 29th Plane Crash
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) Lawmakers urge DOT and Army Inspectors General to investigate actions leading up to and after the tragic crash Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) joined U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cramer, Alsobrooks Urge Army to Take Action to Keep Outdoor Recreation Sites Open
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the first day of summer approaches, recreation sites across the country managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) face reduced hours or full closures due to a U.S. Department of Defense hiring freeze. The freeze was signed on February […]

    MIL-OSI USA: High-ranking U.S. military officials agree: Trump’s takeover of Los Angeles is illegal
    Source: US State of California Governor Jun 12, 2025 What you need to know: Former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired four-star admirals and generals filed an amicus brief in support of the Governor’s motion to block the Trump administration’s illegal militarization of downtown Los Angeles. SACRAMENTO – Veterans of the U.S. Air […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Nadler Speech on Situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jerrold Nadler (10th District of New York) Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), the most senior Jewish Member of the House of Representatives, spoke on the House floor regarding the current situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Israeli security, Palestinian freedom, […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: USA: Deployment of military is a ‘chilling preview’ of more human rights violations to come
    Source: Amnesty International – Responding to President Trump’s remarks that protesters will be met with “very heavy force”, Paul O’Brien, Amnesty International USA’s Executive Director, said:  “Now is a good moment to remind President Trump that protesting is a human right and that his administration is obligated to respect, protect, and fulfil the human rights […]

    MIL-OSI USA: ‘Assault on California continues’: Governor Newsom sues Trump over illegal attempt to revoke state’s clean air policies
    Source: US State of California 2 Jun 12, 2025 What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced California is suing the Trump administration over the President’s approval of illegal resolutions aiming to undo key parts of the state’s clean vehicles program. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today the state […]

  • Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Economics: Philippines’ annual renewable power generation to reach 69.4TWh in 2035, forecasts GlobalData
    Source: GlobalData Philippines’ annual renewable power generation to reach 69.4TWh in 2035, forecasts GlobalData Posted in Power The Department of Energy in the Philippines has established an ambitious objective of attaining 35% renewable energy generation by 2030. Furthermore, the country is on a path to install 15GW of clean energy by the same year. It […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supercharging residential solar power generation
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for electricity networks, so Kiwis with solar panels can send more power back to the grid. Changes are being made to clarify that a building consent is not needed to install rooftop solar panels on existing buildings.  Councils will be required to process […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: STATEMENT: Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan emphasizes DERs and procurements
    Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: STATEMENT: Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan emphasizes DERs and procurements Ontario recognizes that onsite solar and storage, plus predictable procurements including wind and solar energy, are key to delivering reliable, affordable power to communities, farmers and businesses.   Toronto, June 12, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is encouraged to see Distributed […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: African Energy Chamber (AEC) Launches Specialized Advisory Services to Support African Energy Investments
    The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – has launched specialized Advisory Services to support the development of the African energy sector. Aligned with the organizations broader mandate to improve the landscape of the African energy sector and support a results-focused business environment for companies operating across […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Average calculation for biomass, ‘spoiled’ edible oils from China and grass as a climate and aquatic environment instrument – P-001236/2025(ASW)
    Source: European Parliament The Commission plans the adoption of an update of Annex VI including the methodology for greenhouse gas emissions accounting along the production pathway of biogas and biomethane by end of 2025. A public consultation will give an opportunity for stakeholders to provide evidence about the use of average calculations for apportioning purposes . […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Clean Industrial Deal – B10-0277/2025
    Source: European Parliament B10‑0277/2025 European Parliament resolution on the Clean Industrial Deal (2025/2656(RSP))   The European Parliament,  – having regard to the Commission communication of 26 February 2025 entitled ‘The Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation’ (COM(2025)0085), – having regard to the Commission communication of 26 February 2025 entitled ‘Action Plan for Affordable Energy – Unlocking the […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Clean Industrial Deal – B10-0278/2025
    Source: European Parliament Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Julie Rechagneux, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Ondřej Knotek, Filip Turek, Auke Zijlstra, Barbara Bonte, Jana Nagyová, Aleksandar Nikolic, Silvia Sardone, Raffaele Stancanellion behalf of the PfE Group B10‑0278/2025 European Parliament resolution on the Clean Industrial Deal (2025/2656(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the Commission communication of 26 February 2025 […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: At a Glance – The role of Direct Air Capture technologies in the EU’s decarbonisation effort – An analysis of the potential, cost-effectiveness, risks, investment needs as well as technological, economic, administrative and legal prerequisites and requirements – 12-06-2025
    Source: European Parliament This study analyses the development, costs, future potential, and role of Direct Air Capture (DAC) and subsequent storage (DACCS) technologies in Europe’s decarbonisation strategy. While current costs are high and uncertain, DAC and DACCS are expected to become more economically viable through technological improvements and scaling. Given the environmental trade-offs of various […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Study – The role of Direct Air Capture technologies in the EU’s decarbonisation effort – An analysis of the potential, cost-effectiveness, risks, investment needs as well as technological, economic, administrative and legal prerequisites and requirements – 12-06-2025
    Source: European Parliament This study analyses the development, costs, future potential, and role of Direct Air Capture (DAC) and subsequent storage (DACCS) technologies in Europe’s decarbonisation strategy. While current costs are high and uncertain, DAC and DACCS are expected to become more economically viable through technological improvements and scaling. Given the environmental trade-offs of various […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Energy Office Announces Launch of Funding Opportunity to Support Local Policy Adoption to Advance Climate Goals
    Source: US State of Colorado Statewide – Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced the launch of its Local Implementation, Mitigation, and Policy Action (IMPACT) Accelerator grant program Thursday. This opportunity will provide funding to support local policy adoption that enhances resilience, reduces emissions, and advances other […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: The case for investment in Canadian clean power
    Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: The case for investment in Canadian clean power Growing Canada’s clean electricity advantage means investing in our energy security.  By Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association In 2025, global capital flows to the energy sector are set to rise to USD 3.3 trillion, a two percent rise […]

    MIL-OSI: Devon Energy to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the J.P. Morgan Energy, Power, Renewables & Mining Conference
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) OKLAHOMA CITY, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) today announced Clay Gaspar, President and CEO will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Energy, Power, Renewables & Mining Conference. The fireside chat is scheduled for 9:20 a.m. Central time (10:20 a.m. Eastern time) on Tuesday, […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa rallies Africa behind Green Hydrogen at inaugural Summit
    Source: South Africa News Agency President Ramaphosa rallies Africa behind Green Hydrogen at inaugural Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on African countries to seize the opportunity presented by green hydrogen as a catalyst for industrial transformation, energy security, and inclusive economic growth across the continent. Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Africa Green […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Funding secured for Britain’s industrial future
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Funding secured for Britain’s industrial future Government backs 2 major Carbon Capture projects in Aberdeenshire and the Humber. Path to securing tens of thousands of jobs in the North Sea and industrial heartlands for decades to come Further investment in Scotland as government’s Plan for Change delivers […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Egypt: African Development Bank to provide $184.1 million for Africa’s largest solar energy and battery storage project
    Download logo The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, which will be Africa’s largest solar power plant. Located in Qena Governorate in […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Energy Star, on the Trump administration’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’ wallets and the planet
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Magali A. Delmas, Professor of Management, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, Anderson School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles The blue Energy Star label is widely recognized across the U.S. Alex Tai/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Since the early 1990s, the small blue Energy Star label […]

    MIL-OSI Video: EU targets Russia’s energy and banking sectors
    Source: European Commission (video statements) With the 18th sanctions package against Russia, announced on June 10th, the EU goes for the Russia’s energy and banking sectors. Europe is putting Nord Stream 1 and 2 behind for good. We are also listing additional 77 vessels that are part of the Russian shadow fleet. Oil is one […]

    MIL-OSI: Turbo Energy Granted Patent for Innovative System Enabling Seamless Storage Integration and Expansion of Photovoltaic Installations
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VALENCIA, Spain, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Turbo Energy S.A. (Nasdaq: TURB) (“Turbo Energy” or the “Company”), a global provider of leading-edge, AI-optimized solar energy storage technologies and solutions, today announced that it has been granted a new patent for its innovative system designed to integrate energy storage and expand photovoltaic […]

    MIL-OSI: NextNRG Partners with $13 Billion Renewable Energy Investor Hudson Sustainable Group to Accelerate U.S. Energy Infrastructure Buildout
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MIAMI, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXXT), a pioneer in AI-driven energy solutions revolutionizing production, management, and delivery with the Next Utility Operating System®, smart microgrids, wireless EV charging, and on-demand mobile fuel, today announced a strategic partnership with Hudson Sustainable Group LLC, one of the most experienced […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Azule Energy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Discuss Angolan Projects, Future Investments at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025
    Adriano Mongini, CEO of international energy company Azule Energy, will speak at this year’s Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference. Taking place on September 3-4 in Luanda, the event is the premier event for the country’s oil and gas industry, convening leaders, operators and financiers under one roof. At the helm of various impactful projects […]

  • Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Security: Methamphetamine And Gun Trafficker Is Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Jamal Marqui McDaniel, 46, was sentenced today to 180 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine and firearms offenses, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. According to court documents […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Methamphetamine And Gun Trafficker Is Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Jamal Marqui McDaniel, 46, was sentenced today to 180 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine and firearms offenses, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. According to court documents […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Police scale back search in Cradle Mountain
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Police scale back search in Cradle Mountain Friday, 13 June 2025 – 10:12 am. Despite extensive search efforts in the Cradle Mountain area, Victorian man Christopher Inwood has not been located.A Tasmania Police helicopter crew worked in the northern section of the Cradle Mountain- Lake St Clair National […]

    MIL-OSI China: Poll finds US split on Los Angeles troop deployment
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. citizens are almost evenly split over President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles, according to a new Washington Post-George Mason University poll published on Thursday. 41 percent support the move, 44 percent oppose it, and 15 percent are unsure, according to the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Bougainville legal dept looking towards sorcery violence policy
    RNZ Pacific The Department of Justice and Legal Services in Bougainville is aiming to craft a government policy to deal with violence related to sorcery accusations. The Post-Courier reports that a forum, which wrapped up on Wednesday, aimed to dissect the roots of sorcery/witchcraft beliefs and the severe violence stemming from accusations. An initial forum […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Bonamici, Takano Introduce Bill to Help College Students Access SNAP
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon) WASHINGTON, DC [6/12/25] – Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced legislation to reduce hunger among college students. The Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act will require institutions of higher education to inform students who receive federal work-study or who […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025 The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech. My Lord Mayor, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen… thank you for hosting me. My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning. I […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for trafficking illegal immigrants
    Source: Office of United States Attorneys SHERMAN, Texas –A Mexican national living in Plano has been sentenced for immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Ana Maria Villa-Flores, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport aliens into the United States and conspiracy to conceal or harbor aliens.  Villa-Flores […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Man Arrested for Murder of Woman Whose Body was Found in Trash Dumpster
    Source: Office of United States Attorneys             WASHINGTON – Richard Dyson, 58, of the District of Columbia, was arrested yesterday on charges of second-degree murder while armed, for the murder of 62-year-old Donnella Bryan on or about April 15, 2025. The arrest was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Quigley Hosts Transparency Panel Discussion, “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress”
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, hosted “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress.” Moderated by Law360 Reporter Courtney Bublé, the panel discussion included three government accountability experts. As the Founder and Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, Quigley […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Boozman, Blackburn, Booker, Rosen, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Female Veterans
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate June 12, 2025, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day” to honor the women who have served in the Armed Forces […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Mental Health Response Change Programme Phase Two update
    Source: New Zealand Police Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme is set to be extended with implementation across a third and final group of districts from Monday. This includes: •        Health NZ districts: Northland, Taranaki, Whanganui, and MidCentral •        Police districts: Northland, Central •        Health NZ specific areas: Tokoroa and Taumarunui […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Pressley Slams Trump and Republican’s Attacks on Judiciary, Checks and Balances
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) GOP’s Big Ugly Bill Would Gut Food Assistance and Healthcare, Restrict Judiciary from Enforcing Court Orders and Holding Trump Administration Accountable “This is an intentional and deliberate attempt to undermine the courts, so that the Trump Administration can break the law with impunity.” Video […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Raul Ruiz Speaks Out Against the Forceful Removal of Senator Padilla from Noem Press Conference
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raul Ruiz (36th District of California) Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement responding to the forceful removal of Senator Padilla from Noem Press Conference: “The assault on Senator Padilla is part of a continuing pattern of authoritarian, dictatorial behavior. “[The authoritarian […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s memorandum revoking the Biden administration’s executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams. “Throughout my time […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Torres Amendment to Restore Rape Kits for Civilian Employees Overseas Passes Defense Committee Markup
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California) June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. –  Today Congresswoman Norma Torres announced that her crucial amendment ensuring access to rape kits for civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employees stationed overseas has passed the Fiscal Year 26 Defense Appropriations Committee markup. This bipartisan, commonsense amendment […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Schmitt Announce Whistleblower Hotline for Biden Mental Decline Cover-Up Tips
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn Hotline Comes Ahead of Cornyn, Schmitt Co-Chairing Judiciary Committee Hearing on Cover-up U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) today announced a whistleblower hotline for former White House staff and officials to come forward with any information regarding the cover-up of President […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Louisiana Men Receive Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences for Trafficking Controlled Substances
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that several men have been sentenced in related Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (“OCDETF”) cases involving the trafficking of controlled substances. James Cordell Zeno, 37, of Jennings, Blaze Duhon, 27, of […]

    MIL-OSI Security: East Granby Woman Admits $1.1 Million Pandemic Relief Program Scheme
    Source: United States Department of Justice (National Center for Disaster Fraud) David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Harry Chavis, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, announced that KAREN GASTON, 44, of East Granby, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public advisory: Search and Rescue training exercise in Northland
    Source: New Zealand Police A controlled training exercise will be conducted in the Tangihua Ranges, Waiotira from Friday 13 through to Sunday 14 June. The multi-agency exercise is being led by Police, with support from Land Search and Rescue and will simulate a land-based search and rescue scenario. Police, along with other agency personnel, will […]

  • Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Hoyle Statement on the Trump Administration’s Assault of Senator Alex Padilla
    Source: US Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) June 12, 2025 For Immediate Release: June 12, 2025  WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) was assaulted by unidentified federal agents for asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question during her press conference in Los Angeles. In […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, June 12, 2025
    Source: International Monetary Fund June 12, 2025 SPEAKER:  Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF MS. KOZACK: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. My name is Julie Kozak. I’m the Director of Communications at the IMF.  As usual, this press briefing will be embargoed until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time in […]

    MIL-OSI China: UK sends investigation team to India after deadly plane crash: PM
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that an investigation team has been dispatched to India following the deadly crash of Air India flight AI171. In a video posted on social media platform X, Starmer said Foreign Secretary David Lammy is leading Britain’s response and […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Bougainville legal dept looking towards sorcery violence policy
    RNZ Pacific The Department of Justice and Legal Services in Bougainville is aiming to craft a government policy to deal with violence related to sorcery accusations. The Post-Courier reports that a forum, which wrapped up on Wednesday, aimed to dissect the roots of sorcery/witchcraft beliefs and the severe violence stemming from accusations. An initial forum […]

    MIL-OSI USA: BREAKING: Rep. Miller Grills Governor JB Pritzker Over Dangerous Sanctuary Policies
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) grilled Illinois Governor JB Pritzker during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing titled, “A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors.” Congresswoman Miller pressed Governor Pritzker on the devastating consequences of his sanctuary policies and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Bonamici, Takano Introduce Bill to Help College Students Access SNAP
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon) WASHINGTON, DC [6/12/25] – Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced legislation to reduce hunger among college students. The Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act will require institutions of higher education to inform students who receive federal work-study or who […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025 The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech. My Lord Mayor, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen… thank you for hosting me. My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning. I […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Trump Signs Lummis-Sponsored Bill Terminating Ridiculous California EV Mandate
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C.— Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement celebrating President Trump’s signing of legislation she sponsored ending the Biden-era California Electrical Vehicle (EV) mandates.  “President Trump is delivering for Wyoming residents today by ending the Biden administration’s unrealistic and flawed California electrical […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Quigley Hosts Transparency Panel Discussion, “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress”
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, hosted “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress.” Moderated by Law360 Reporter Courtney Bublé, the panel discussion included three government accountability experts. As the Founder and Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, Quigley […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs. drivers without a driveway will be able to charge their electric vehicles […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Pressley Slams Trump and Republican’s Attacks on Judiciary, Checks and Balances
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) GOP’s Big Ugly Bill Would Gut Food Assistance and Healthcare, Restrict Judiciary from Enforcing Court Orders and Holding Trump Administration Accountable “This is an intentional and deliberate attempt to undermine the courts, so that the Trump Administration can break the law with impunity.” Video […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s memorandum revoking the Biden administration’s executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams. “Throughout my time […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 12, 2025
    Rep. Mullin’s Statement on the Rescissions Act of 2025

    Today, House Republicans voted to rip away $9.4 billion in vital federal investments—slashing support for public broadcasting, gutting life-saving global AIDS prevention, and abandoning our commitments to international partners. At a time when families are struggling with the cost of…

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    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District) Today, House Republicans voted to rip away $9.4 billion in vital federal investments—slashing support for public broadcasting, gutting life-saving global AIDS prevention, and abandoning our commitments to international partners. At a time when families are struggling with the cost of living, House […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 12, 2025
    Bay Area Congressional Delegation statement on CBP Activities at SFO

    Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in…

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    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District) Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in response to […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, President Trump’s spending cuts package. “Passing this legislation is a long-overdue course correction. Wisconsin families are sick and tired of seeing their hard-earned tax […]

    MIL-OSI USA: McClellan, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Slams House GOP Passage of President Trump’s Cuts to Foreign Assistance, Global Aids Prevention and Public Broadcasting
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined New Democrat Coalition Leadership to issue a statement on the House passage of President Trump’s rescissions request, which would cancel $9.4 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for foreign assistance, including the President’s Emergency […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Schmitt Announce Whistleblower Hotline for Biden Mental Decline Cover-Up Tips
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn Hotline Comes Ahead of Cornyn, Schmitt Co-Chairing Judiciary Committee Hearing on Cover-up U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) today announced a whistleblower hotline for former White House staff and officials to come forward with any information regarding the cover-up of President […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Two-state solution in the Middle East has been a core US policy for 25 years – is the Trump administration eyeing a change?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Dan Arbell, Scholar-in-residence at the Center for Israeli Studies, American University Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, holds a note given to him from President Donald Trump to be placed in the cracks of the Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem on April 18, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Conrad Pilditch, Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Getty Images For the past fortnight, the city of Nice in France has been the global epicentre of ocean science and politics. Last week’s One Ocean Science Congress ended with a unanimous call for action […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Hospitality NZ Conference
    Source: New Zealand Government Good morning,  Thank you for inviting me to address the Hospitality Conference 2025 right here in Wellington today. I would like to begin by acknowledging:     Nick Keene, National President of Hospitality New Zealand,  Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand, members of your Board, and  the members of your […]

  • Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Security: Methamphetamine And Gun Trafficker Is Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Jamal Marqui McDaniel, 46, was sentenced today to 180 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine and firearms offenses, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. According to court documents […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Methamphetamine And Gun Trafficker Is Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Jamal Marqui McDaniel, 46, was sentenced today to 180 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine and firearms offenses, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. According to court documents […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Police scale back search in Cradle Mountain
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Police scale back search in Cradle Mountain Friday, 13 June 2025 – 10:12 am. Despite extensive search efforts in the Cradle Mountain area, Victorian man Christopher Inwood has not been located.A Tasmania Police helicopter crew worked in the northern section of the Cradle Mountain- Lake St Clair National […]

    MIL-OSI China: Poll finds US split on Los Angeles troop deployment
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. citizens are almost evenly split over President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles, according to a new Washington Post-George Mason University poll published on Thursday. 41 percent support the move, 44 percent oppose it, and 15 percent are unsure, according to the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Bougainville legal dept looking towards sorcery violence policy
    RNZ Pacific The Department of Justice and Legal Services in Bougainville is aiming to craft a government policy to deal with violence related to sorcery accusations. The Post-Courier reports that a forum, which wrapped up on Wednesday, aimed to dissect the roots of sorcery/witchcraft beliefs and the severe violence stemming from accusations. An initial forum […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Cassidy Bill to Combat Illegal Fentanyl Heads to President Trump’s Desk
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy [embedded content] WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today celebrated as the U.S. House of Representatives passed his Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which permanently schedules fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The fentanyl-related substances have been temporarily scheduled since […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Bonamici, Takano Introduce Bill to Help College Students Access SNAP
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon) WASHINGTON, DC [6/12/25] – Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced legislation to reduce hunger among college students. The Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act will require institutions of higher education to inform students who receive federal work-study or who […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for trafficking illegal immigrants
    Source: Office of United States Attorneys SHERMAN, Texas –A Mexican national living in Plano has been sentenced for immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Ana Maria Villa-Flores, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport aliens into the United States and conspiracy to conceal or harbor aliens.  Villa-Flores […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Man Arrested for Murder of Woman Whose Body was Found in Trash Dumpster
    Source: Office of United States Attorneys             WASHINGTON – Richard Dyson, 58, of the District of Columbia, was arrested yesterday on charges of second-degree murder while armed, for the murder of 62-year-old Donnella Bryan on or about April 15, 2025. The arrest was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Quigley Hosts Transparency Panel Discussion, “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress”
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, hosted “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress.” Moderated by Law360 Reporter Courtney Bublé, the panel discussion included three government accountability experts. As the Founder and Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, Quigley […]

    MIL-OSI USA: ICE arrests 4 illegal aliens during random worksite enforcement outreach at D-Hand Car Wash in Connecticut
    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Hartford, along with Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations, conducted a random worksite enforcement outreach at the D-Hand Car Wash in Southington, Connecticut, June 9. Agents administratively arrested four illegal alien employees from Guatemala who were in the United […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Mental Health Response Change Programme Phase Two update
    Source: New Zealand Police Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme is set to be extended with implementation across a third and final group of districts from Monday. This includes: •        Health NZ districts: Northland, Taranaki, Whanganui, and MidCentral •        Police districts: Northland, Central •        Health NZ specific areas: Tokoroa and Taumarunui […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Pressley Slams Trump and Republican’s Attacks on Judiciary, Checks and Balances
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) GOP’s Big Ugly Bill Would Gut Food Assistance and Healthcare, Restrict Judiciary from Enforcing Court Orders and Holding Trump Administration Accountable “This is an intentional and deliberate attempt to undermine the courts, so that the Trump Administration can break the law with impunity.” Video […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Hawley Introduces Trump-Backed Legislation to Increase Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) Thursday, June 12, 2025 Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act, which would enact sentencing enhancements for individuals who burn the American flag in the course of committing a federal offense. Just this week, President Trump called on Congress to support Senator Hawley’s bill […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Schmitt Announce Whistleblower Hotline for Biden Mental Decline Cover-Up Tips
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn Hotline Comes Ahead of Cornyn, Schmitt Co-Chairing Judiciary Committee Hearing on Cover-up U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) today announced a whistleblower hotline for former White House staff and officials to come forward with any information regarding the cover-up of President […]

    MIL-Evening Report: NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Conrad Pilditch, Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Getty Images For the past fortnight, the city of Nice in France has been the global epicentre of ocean science and politics. Last week’s One Ocean Science Congress ended with a unanimous call for action […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Louisiana Men Receive Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences for Trafficking Controlled Substances
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that several men have been sentenced in related Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (“OCDETF”) cases involving the trafficking of controlled substances. James Cordell Zeno, 37, of Jennings, Blaze Duhon, 27, of […]

    MIL-OSI Security: East Granby Woman Admits $1.1 Million Pandemic Relief Program Scheme
    Source: United States Department of Justice (National Center for Disaster Fraud) David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Harry Chavis, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, announced that KAREN GASTON, 44, of East Granby, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public advisory: Search and Rescue training exercise in Northland
    Source: New Zealand Police A controlled training exercise will be conducted in the Tangihua Ranges, Waiotira from Friday 13 through to Sunday 14 June. The multi-agency exercise is being led by Police, with support from Land Search and Rescue and will simulate a land-based search and rescue scenario. Police, along with other agency personnel, will […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Hospitality NZ Conference
    Source: New Zealand Government Good morning,  Thank you for inviting me to address the Hospitality Conference 2025 right here in Wellington today. I would like to begin by acknowledging:     Nick Keene, National President of Hospitality New Zealand,  Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand, members of your Board, and  the members of your […]

  • Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: ATO Vulnerability Framework consultation opens
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Supporting people experiencing vulnerability is important us. We’ve developed the ATO Vulnerability Framework to better support taxpayers experiencing vulnerability so they can engage with the tax system more easily and with the help they need. Now, we need your feedback to refine the framework and ensure it reflects […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ATO Vulnerability Framework consultation
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin We’ve developed the ATO Vulnerability Framework so we can better support people experiencing vulnerability when they interact with the tax system. Your feedback will help make sure the final ATO Vulnerability Framework is clear, meaningful and relevant to the people it’s designed to support. What is the ATO […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Improvements to SuperStream standard and FVS
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Funds, and their service providers, need to review improvements to the SuperStream standard and Fund Validation Services (FVS) technical and business guidance documents. Drafts are available on the ATO Software Developers siteExternal Link. Consider changes that impact your software and be ready by 1 July 2026. Key changes include: […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Police scale back search in Cradle Mountain
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Police scale back search in Cradle Mountain Friday, 13 June 2025 – 10:12 am. Despite extensive search efforts in the Cradle Mountain area, Victorian man Christopher Inwood has not been located.A Tasmania Police helicopter crew worked in the northern section of the Cradle Mountain- Lake St Clair National […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: City to plant 3,000 street and parkland trees this winter
    Source: New South Wales Ministerial News The City of Greater Bendigo has commenced the planting of approximately 3,000 advanced trees in local streets and parklands throughout the municipality as part of its annual Greening Greater Bendigo tree planting program. City of Greater Bendigo Parks and Open Space Manager Chris Mitchell said late autumn and winter […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Rural Aid supports farming communities with CommBank partnership – CBA
    Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) New Rural Aid donation helps farming communities recover from severe weather events throughout regional and rural Australia. What’s happening? Rural Aid has today announced a $100,000 donation from CommBank to support communities impacted by severe weather events across Australia.The donation will fund the delivery of critical resources including water […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Search begins for head contractor for Bendigo Art Gallery project
    Source: New South Wales Ministerial News The City of Greater Bendigo is seeking a head contractor for its largest-ever construction project, the redevelopment of Bendigo Art Gallery. Expressions of interest opened this week for construction companies with the capability to deliver stage one of the project, valued at $45M. Stage one will transform the Gallery […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Wood heater fire scare for Tatura family
    Source: A wood heater fire that tore through the home of a Tatura family has Victoria’s fire services calling for vigilance when warming homes this winter. With the cooler weather arriving with force in recent weeks, one Tatura household had a lucky escape when bedlinen drying in front of a wood heater quickly became engulfed […]

    MIL-Evening Report: It took more than a century, but women are taking charge of Australia’s economy – here’s why it matters
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Duygu Yengin, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Adelaide For the first time in its 124-year history, Treasury will be led by a woman. Jenny Wilkinson’s appointment is historic in its own right. Even more remarkable is the fact she joins Michele Bullock at the Reserve Bank […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘Like an underwater bushfire’: SA’s marine algal bloom is still killing almost everything in its path
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Barrera, PhD Candidate, School of Public Health, University of Adelaide Paul Macdonald of Edithburgh Diving South Australian beaches have been awash with foamy, discoloured water and dead marine life for months. The problem hasn’t gone away; it has spread. Devastating scenes of death and destruction mobilised […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Sunday Too Far Away at 50: how a story about Aussie shearers launched a local film industry
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Walsh, Associate Professor, Screen and Media, Flinders University Released 50 years ago, Sunday Too Far Away deals episodically with a group of shearers led by Foley (Jack Thompson), and the events leading up to the national shearers’ strike of 1956. The shearers are a ragtag group […]

    MIL-OSI USA: NASA’s Roman to Peer Into Cosmic ‘Lenses’ to Better Define Dark Matter
    Source: NASA A funky effect Einstein predicted, known as gravitational lensing — when a foreground galaxy magnifies more distant galaxies behind it — will soon become common when NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope begins science operations in 2027 and produces vast surveys of the cosmos. A particular subset of gravitational lenses, known as strong […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor Stein Announces JetZero Selects North Carolina for $4 Billion Airplane Manufacturing Hub, Creating 14,500 Jobs in Guilford County in Largest Job Commitment in State History
    Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Governor Stein Announces JetZero Selects North Carolina for $4 Billion Airplane Manufacturing Hub, Creating 14,500 Jobs in Guilford County in Largest Job Commitment in State History Governor Stein Announces JetZero Selects North Carolina for $4 Billion Airplane Manufacturing Hub, Creating 14,500 Jobs in Guilford County in Largest Job […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Global outrage over Gaza has reinforced a ‘siege mentality’ in Israel – what are the implications for peace?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney After more than 20 months of devastating violence in Gaza, the right-wing Israeli government’s pursuit of two irreconcilable objectives — “destroying” Hamas and releasing Israeli hostages — has left the coastal strip in ruins. At […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Future conservationists get their hands dirty in Amamoor Valley weed battle
    Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 12 Jun 2025 Open larger image Conservation and Ecosystem Management students from Nambour TAFE join with Gympie-based QPWS rangers to tackle destructive and invasive weeds in the Amamoor State Forest. A powerful new partnership between Nambour TAFE and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is giving the next generation of conservation professionals […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Crocodile removed from Mareeba region
    Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 12 Jun 2025 Wildlife rangers have humanely euthanised a large crocodile near Mareeba on Tuesday 10 June, following a crocodile sighting report on 6 June 2025. A site investigation by wildlife rangers on the weekend confirmed the presence of the crocodile, in a farm drain near Two Mile Creek at Biboohra, […]

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

    MIL-OSI Global: Cash for sharks: the unintended consequences of paying fishermen to release sharks caught in their nets – podcast
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Gemma Ware, Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation As Jaws marks its 50th anniversary this year, sharks continue to get a bad rap. Film after film portrays them as terrifying hunters, the bane of surfers and swimmers. But in Indonesia, sharks are the hunted. It’s the world’s […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Australia committed to AUKUS despite US deal review – Defence Minister
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CANBERRA, June 12 (Xinhua) — The Australian government said on Thursday it remains committed to the AUKUS security agreement despite the United States launching a review of […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Get onboard for Clean Air Day
    Source: Scotland – City of Perth Funding for the free bus travel initiative was agreed as part of the Council’s 2025/26 budget, with an additional day to raise awareness about the danger of air pollution to communities.  Air pollution is linked to 43,000 deaths per year in the UK and is recognised by the World […]

  • New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Proactive highway closures to avoid accidents, greater disruption
    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency “With the snow continuing to fall and roads becoming extremely icy at nights, our teams made good calls to do some overnight closures between Fairlie and Twizel in recent days,” says NZTA system manager Mark Pinner. “While we know these closures can be disruptive for some, I have no doubt […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local Tree Icon – A Finalist for Tree of the Year NZ 2025
    Source: Press Release Service Headline: Local Tree Icon – A Finalist for Tree of the Year NZ 2025 One week into voting for New Zealand’s 2025 Tree of the Year, and the competition is already taking root in the hearts of Kiwis nationwide and abroad. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public feedback received on Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed
    Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has received more than 2,250 submissions on the proposed Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed of Acknowledgement following public consultation in April and May this year. The proposed Deed – between Auckland Council, Te Kawerau ā Maki, and the Department of Conservation – would set out a framework for working together […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supercharging residential solar power
    Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) New Zealand’s residential uptake of rooftop solar is lower than many other countries. In order to shift the tide, the Government is making changes to: Expand the permitted voltage range from +/- 6% +/- 10% – this will help manage the changing flow of electricity sent back […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Arts – $25,000 CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award OPENS
    Source: NZSA The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest value non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature and it is now open for applications. He $25,000 te nui o te Karāti Kaituhi o te CLNZ me te NZSA, te karāti mātua mo ngā pakimaero-pono o ngā momo-tuhinga o Aotearoa. Ka taea […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Govt cuts will undermine access to New Zealand’s history – PSA
    Source: PSA The ability of New Zealanders to access and better understand New Zealand’s history will be undermined by proposed cuts to the workforce at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. The agency is proposing a net loss of 24 roles or 16% of the workforce. This follows Budget cuts which slashed funding by $8 […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wool carpets for state houses a win-win
    Source: New Zealand Government The return of wool carpets to state homes has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson. State housing agency Kāinga Ora announced today that from next month, a new supplier agreement will deliver woollen carpets for the fit-out of new state homes. “The decision is great […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supercharging residential solar power generation
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for electricity networks, so Kiwis with solar panels can send more power back to the grid. Changes are being made to clarify that a building consent is not needed to install rooftop solar panels on existing buildings.  Councils will be required to process […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: $33 million into more classrooms for Central North Island Schools
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering 32 more safe, warm and dry classrooms and a major school redevelopment for Kiwi kids living in the Central North Island. “As communities continue to grow, we remain committed to future-proofing our education system so parents have certainty about where to send their child to school. We’re […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland’s Fairy Tree Trails the Field in National Voting
    Source: Press Release Service Headline: Auckland’s Fairy Tree Trails the Field in National Voting Auckland’s own Fairy Tree, nestled in the heart of the Domain, is currently languishing in last place in the 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition—but there’s still time for a fairy-tale comeback. The post Auckland’s Fairy Tree Trails the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Successful childhood immunisation programme delivering results
    Source: New Zealand Government A successful programme to help Māori health providers lift childhood immunisation rates will be renewed, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Immunising our Tamariki programme, originally launched in 2023 by Hon Dr Shane Reti, invested $50 million in Māori health providers to deliver targeted, community-based immunisation outreach. It aims to lift […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and Business – Ora Pharm targets growing Europe market for medicinal cannabis in trade mission
    Source: Ora Pharm Launches collective solution to meet needs of European customers Leading medicinal cannabis company Ora Pharm heads to Europe this week as part of a unique trade mission to promote New Zealand pharmaceutical products based on cannabis in the fast-growing European market. “European Cannabis Week is a huge opportunity to showcase New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis industry […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Mental Health Response Change Programme Phase Two update
    Source: New Zealand Police Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme is set to be extended with implementation across a third and final group of districts from Monday. This includes: •        Health NZ districts: Northland, Taranaki, Whanganui, and MidCentral •        Police districts: Northland, Central •        Health NZ specific areas: Tokoroa and Taumarunui […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stronger forestry ties with India driving export growth
    Source: New Zealand Government Forestry, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay, today announced at the Fieldays Forestry Hub, both inbound and outbound forestry trade missions with India this year, aimed at strengthening trade links, deepening industry ties, and unlocking greater value for both countries’ forestry and wood processing sectors. “India is one of the fastest-growing […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public advisory: Search and Rescue training exercise in Northland
    Source: New Zealand Police A controlled training exercise will be conducted in the Tangihua Ranges, Waiotira from Friday 13 through to Sunday 14 June. The multi-agency exercise is being led by Police, with support from Land Search and Rescue and will simulate a land-based search and rescue scenario. Police, along with other agency personnel, will […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Hospitality NZ Conference
    Source: New Zealand Government Good morning,  Thank you for inviting me to address the Hospitality Conference 2025 right here in Wellington today. I would like to begin by acknowledging:     Nick Keene, National President of Hospitality New Zealand,  Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand, members of your Board, and  the members of your […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Strand Optimisation Project – Stage 2 to begin next week
    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency This will improve safety, road efficiency and productivity along this busy corridor as both pedestrians and cyclists will have a separated path from the busy road. Most of the construction will be carried out from 7am – 5pm, Monday to Friday and will not affect traffic travelling along SH16 The […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Body found following fire, Waihi
    Source: New Zealand Police One person has been found deceased following a fire this morning in Waihi. At around 7:50am emergency services received reports of a fire on Montrose Road. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators are carrying out a scene examination. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. ENDS […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Good Police work coughs up the dough
    Source: New Zealand Police A nocturnal thief has lost his crust after Police busted his alleged nighttime crime spree. Beginning in early April the alleged offender has targeted a range of different South Auckland locations in the early hours of the morning. “Police will allege the man carried out a spree of opportunistic thefts,” Counties […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Missing person located, Taranaki
    Source: New Zealand Police The woman reported missing in New Plymouth on Tuesday 10 June has been located and is safe. Police would like to extend our appreciation to the members of the public who provided information and assisted with search efforts. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • Baltic News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI: Issue of 32.274 MEUR Green Bonds of UAB “Atsinaujinančios energetikos investicijos” and implementation of the cash tender offer
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) UAB “Atsinaujinančios energetikos investicijos” (hereinafter, the “Company”) on 11 June 2025 has finished a public offering led by FMĮ “Orion securities” during which the Company has successfully distributed 32.274 MEUR Green Bonds first series and first tranche issue at 8.0% yield, under its EUR 100 million unsecured fixed-interest note programme. The base […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Briefing – Estonia’s climate action strategy – 12-06-2025
    Source: European Parliament In 2023, Estonia accounted for 0.4 % of the EU’s net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and achieved a net emissions reduction of 27.9 % compared with 2005. The country’s total emissions decreased by 40.6 % between 2005 and 2023, but its land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector remained a net […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Wales is overhauling its democracy – here’s what’s changing
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stephen Clear, Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Public Procurement, Bangor University Wales’ Senedd will expand and change as of May 2026. Mareks Perkons/Shutterstock Next May’s Senedd (Welsh parliament) election won’t just be another trip to the polls. It will mark a major change in how Welsh […]

    MIL-OSI: Bondholders of Baltic Horizon Fund approved the amendments to the bond terms and conditions
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Baltic Horizon Fund applied for bondholders’ approval for certain amendments to the terms and conditions (the Terms and Conditions) of the Baltic Horizon Fund EUR 42 million 5-year floating rate bonds maturing in 2028 (ISIN EE3300003235, the Bonds) in relation to the Bonds by way of written procedure initiated on 9 June […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Daniel S. Schiff, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Purdue University AI literacy is a lot more than simply knowing how to prompt an AI chatbot. DNY59/E+ via Getty Images It is “the policy of the United States to promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans,” reads an executive […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Enters Final Presale Phase With $3.8M Raised Ahead of July Launch
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTC-S sets sights on 2025 wealth creation with dual-consensus architecture, 100K+ TPS, and smart staking rewards With under eight weeks left before its public launch, Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) has crossed a major milestone in its presale: over $3.8 million raised and more than 11,000 […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: Oceans
    28 states have signed the Global Ocean Treaty into law while the UK is failing to get onboard

    The European Commission and six EU countries, Cyprus, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Portugal and Slovenia, have today submitted their ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty at the United Nations headquarters. Despite…
    by Alexandra Sedgwick
    May 28, 2025
    Source: Greenpeace Statement – The European Commission and six EU countries, Cyprus, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Portugal and Slovenia, have today submitted their ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty at the United Nations headquarters. Despite repeated promises to sign the Treaty into UK law, the UK government is failing to get onboard.  Greenpeace is warning that, […]

    MIL-OSI: Nokia and Elisa modernize network for Advanced 5G era
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Press ReleaseNokia and Elisa modernize network for Advanced 5G era Nokia to supply Advanced 5G (5.5G) ready solutions from its industry-leading AirScale portfolio supporting AI applications. Continued partnership will see Elisa and Nokia deploy cloud-native Voice Core solution to drive deployment of new 5G Advanced services and improve operational efficiencies. Elisa to […]

    MIL-OSI: Bigbank AS Results for May 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) May was a stable month for Bigbank – both the loan and deposit portfolios grew at a steady pace, and profitability remained at a solid level. The loan portfolio increased by a total of 43 million euros in May. The largest contributions came from business loans and home loans, which grew by […]

  • Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025

    Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Economics: Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, June 12, 2025
    Source: International Monetary Fund June 12, 2025 SPEAKER:  Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF MS. KOZACK: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. My name is Julie Kozak. I’m the Director of Communications at the IMF.  As usual, this press briefing will be embargoed until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time in […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025 The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech. My Lord Mayor, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen… thank you for hosting me. My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning. I […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ranking Members Frankel, Shaheen, Schatz, Meeks Statement on Recissions Package Cuts to Foreign Assistance
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs joined U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member of the […]

    MIL-OSI: UPDATE – Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Present at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum June 11th-12th
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HENDERSON, Nev., June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB:NIKA), based in Colorado, focused on cures for life-threatening diseases, today announced that Dimitar Savov, CEO, will present live at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Frum hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on June 11th, 2025 DATE: June 11thTIME: 1:00 PM ETLINK: REGISTER HEREAvailable for […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Frank Elderson: What good supervision looks like
    Source: European Central Bank Keynote speech by Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the 24th Annual International Conference on Policy Challenges for the Financial Sector Washington DC, 12 June 2025 It’s a pleasure to be here with you today. The theme […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Eurojust assists in operation in Romania and Moldova against laundering phishing fraud proceeds
    Source: Eurojust The organised crime group (OCG), which has now been dismantled, targeted victims across the European Union from professionally organised call centres in Moldova. The network consisted of Romanian, Moldovan, Ukrainian and Italian suspects who managed to secure the personal data of victims. With this data, they managed to obtain banking details of the […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Briefing – The Brexit paradox: How leaving the EU led to more migration – 12-06-2025
    Source: European Parliament Migration flows have played a major role in how British citizens have viewed the European Union (EU) over the years. When net migration in the United Kingdom (UK) was minimal, few people prioritised it, and EU membership was generally seen as a positive thing. The narrative changed with the increase in migration […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Institutional implications of the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the European Union – E-002196/2025
    Source: European Parliament Question for written answer  E-002196/2025to the CommissionRule 144Jean-Paul Garraud (PfE) The Commission has said on a number of occasions that it welcomes the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova – two countries blighted by unresolved conflict, structural corruption and major rule of law challenges. The accession of these countries (particularly […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Democratic criteria and respect for the rule of law in candidate countries – E-002200/2025
    Source: European Parliament Question for written answer  E-002200/2025to the CommissionRule 144Jean-Paul Garraud (PfE) The rule of law, separation of powers and fundamental freedoms leave much to be desired in several EU candidate countries. Ukraine in particular has recently taken a number of alarming steps; for example, it has placed limits on opposition parties and the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Senator Graham: Russia Sanctions Bill Aims to Change Putin’s Calculus, Protect World Order
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill aims to change Putin’s calculus, protect world order By Senator Lindsey Graham Fox News June 12, 2025 https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-lindsey-graham-russia-sanctions-bill-aims-change-putins-calculus-protect-world-order President Donald Trump is making an earnest and sincere effort to secure a ceasefire and an eventual just and honorable end to […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Hoyer: If Russia Wins, America Loses.
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks during the House Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY26 Defense Bill. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks:  Click […]

    MIL-OSI USA: IN THE NEWS: Ranking Member Coons highlights Secretary Hegseth’s “poor judgement” in appropriations hearing
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, drew attention for his opening statement and questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth yesterday, where he called attention to Secretary Hegseth’s “poor judgement.” Reports noted that Ranking Member […]

    MIL-OSI Global: France’s final nuclear tests in the South Pacific, 30 years on
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Roxanne Panchasi, Associate Professor, Department of History, Simon Fraser University Former French President Jacques Chirac encounters a protest from members during an official visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg in July 1995. (European Parliament) In recent months, the viability of France’s nuclear arsenal has been making headlines […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: There are no specific agreements yet on the possibility of a personal meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States – new Russian ambassador to the United States
    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 Moscow, June 12 /Xinhua/ — There are no specific agreements yet on the possibility of a personal meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States, […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New artillery factory opens in Sheffield creating 200 skilled jobs
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Press release New artillery factory opens in Sheffield creating 200 skilled jobs British exports and sovereign manufacturing have been boosted today with the opening of a new state-of-the-art artillery factory in Sheffield, creating 200 skilled British jobs.  State-of-the-art artillery manufacturing facility opens in Sheffield.  Defence Secretary […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Many Russian speakers in Ukraine have switched language – but changing perceptions may be much harder
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Oleksandra Osypenko, PhD researcher in linguistics, Lancaster University After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a lot of Ukrainians who would normally have used Russian as their first language started instead to speak only in Ukrainian. It was part of a cultural shift, particularly in areas close […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Update 296 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA Nuclear safety remains precarious at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and its six reactors cannot be restarted as long as the military conflict continues to jeopardize the situation at the site, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi told IAEA Member States this week. Addressing the regular June meeting […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, June 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Speech Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, June 2025 UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell’s statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on Ukraine Chair, The United Kingdom reiterates our support for the […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK applauds Ukraine’s heroic resistance and demands Russia end its illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech UK applauds Ukraine’s heroic resistance and demands Russia end its illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, reiterates the UK’s call for Russia to cease its unlawful aggression against Ukraine and reaffirms Ukraine’s right to self-defence under international law. […]

    Marco Rubio marks Russia Day, reaffirms calls for peace with Ukraine
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The United States supports Russians’ aspirations for a brighter future, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on the occasion of Russia Day, reaffirming a desire for constructive engagement in efforts to bring about peace in the war with Ukraine. The Russia Day holiday marks the country’s […]

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    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025
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    China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 13, 2025
    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025 The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech. My Lord Mayor, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen… thank you for hosting me. My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning. I […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 12, 2025
    Bay Area Congressional Delegation statement on CBP Activities at SFO

    Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in…

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    MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Rural Aid supports farming communities with CommBank partnership – CBA
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