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  • Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £75 Million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release £75 Million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care £75 million to modernise facilities and deliver upgrades to hospices across England including specially adapted beds, rooms, and technology. Families will see further improvements in end-of-life care as the government releases £75 million for hospices to […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Infrastructure projects to drive jobs and growth
    Source: New Zealand Government Billions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects getting underway in the next few months will drive economic activity and create thousands of jobs across the country, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop say. The Ministers today released an infrastructure update showing $6 billion of government-funded construction is […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030 Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will pledge today (Sunday 20 July). Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Palestinian President issues decree to hold national council elections by end of year
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News RAMALLAH, July 19 (Xinhua) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday issued a decree to hold elections […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Celebrates Court Victory Halting Haitian Deportations Until February 2026
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida 20th district)) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement following the Administration’s confirmation that it will comply with a federal court order halting deportations for Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders until at least February 3, 2026.  “This is not […]

    MIL-OSI Video: Jack Kelly meets Ellen Jackowski | Davos Creator Studio
    Source: World Economic Forum (video statements) The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability. This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between DRC, March 23 Movement
    Source: Government of Qatar Doha, July 19, 2025 The State of Qatar hosted Saturday in Doha the signing ceremony of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, in a step considered a significant development in efforts aimed at achieving peace and […]

    MIL-OSI: ETHRANSACTION Cloud Mining Platform Reveals New Smart Crypto Mining Contracts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Tampa, Florida, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Although Bitcoin hit a new high this week, the crypto market is still tense. Many investors prefer the core of stable value-added, and it is safer to choose to invest in cloud mining. Because the current crypto market is full of uncertain risks. With […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Legislation to Expand Northern Border Regional Commission to Include Ontario County
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced new legislation to designate Ontario County as part of the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). This critical federal program supports economic growth and infrastructure development across the Northeast. The NBRC is a federal-state partnership established by […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form government
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne With 63% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Tasmanian state election, The Poll Bludger is projecting that the final results will give the Liberals 39.7% of the […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: How the QAnon movement entered mainstream politics – and why the silence on Epstein files matters
    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Art Jipson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton QAnon supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at a campaign rally at Atlantic Aviation on September 22, 2020, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. eff Swensen/Getty Images The Justice Department asked a federal court on July 18, 2025, to […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Palestine solidarity rally greeted by Rainbow Warrior Gaza protest
    Asia Pacific Report Palestinian supporters and protesters against the 21 months of Israeli genocide in Gaza marched after a rally in downtown Auckland today across the Viaduct to the Greenpeace environmental flagship Rainbow Warrior — and met a display of solidarity. Several people on board the campaign ship, which has been holding open days over […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), March 23 Movement
    Source: APO . The State of Qatar hosted Saturday in Doha the signing ceremony of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, in a step considered a significant development in efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the eastern region […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Boakai Extols Colombia on Independence Day Observance
    Source: APO . The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia and in his own name extended heartfelt felicitations and best wishes to the Government and People of the Republic of Colombia, on the auspicious occasion marking the 215th […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Boakai Departs Liberia to Attend West Africa Economic Summit in Nigeria
    Source: APO . President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., departed the country earlier today, June 19, 2025, to participate in the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), taking place from June 20–21, 2025, in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The West Africa Economic Summit brings together Heads of State, senior government officials, private sector leaders, and development […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Welcomes the Signing of Declaration of the Principles Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23)
    Source: APO . The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, warmly welcomes the signing of the Peace Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) today in Doha, Qatar. This significant development marks a major milestone in […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Announces Facilitation of Return of Second Group of Afghan Nationals from Germany
    Source: Government of Qatar Doha / 18 July 2025 The State of Qatar announces that it has facilitated the return of a second group of Afghan nationals from the Federal Republic of Germany to their country, as part of its ongoing commitment to mediating and facilitating communication between Afghanistan and the international community. The Ministry […]

    Yuva Spiritual Summit a milestone in Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign, says PM Modi
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared an article highlighting the significance of the Yuva Spiritual Summit, calling it a major step toward achieving a drug-free India. In reply to a post on X by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, PM […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Syria and Israel agree to ceasefire with US mediation
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News DAMASCUS, July 19 (Xinhua) — Syrian and Israeli leaders have reached a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement following sectarian […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Upstream Momentum Builds in Ghana as Eni Declares Eban-Akoma Commercial and Tullow, Kosmos Extend Licenses
    Source: APO – Report: . Ghana’s oil and gas sector is showing clear signs of resurgence, underscored by Eni’s recent declaration of commerciality for the Eban-Akoma complex in the Cape Three Points Block 4. Estimated to hold between 500 and 700 million barrels of oil equivalent, the find marks the country’s largest offshore discovery in […]

  • Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £75 Million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release £75 Million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care £75 million to modernise facilities and deliver upgrades to hospices across England including specially adapted beds, rooms, and technology. Families will see further improvements in end-of-life care as the government releases £75 million for hospices to […]

    MIL-OSI Security: ATF National Response Team Joins LA Explosion Investigation That Killed Three Sheriff Detectives
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Los Angeles Field Division is on scene with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation assisting with the investigation of an explosion that claimed the lives of three Los Angeles County […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Man wanted in connection with sexual assault in Hammersmith
    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police Detectives are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man seen in CCTV footage, following a sexual assault in May. A woman in her 30s reported that a man sexually assaulted her in Hammersmith Grove, W6 at around 03:40hrs on Sunday, 18 May. She is currently being supported […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: How the QAnon movement entered mainstream politics – and why the silence on Epstein files matters
    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Art Jipson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton QAnon supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at a campaign rally at Atlantic Aviation on September 22, 2020, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. eff Swensen/Getty Images The Justice Department asked a federal court on July 18, 2025, to […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Mainland youth exchange programme for Leadership Institute on Narcotics concludes (with photos)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Mainland youth exchange programme for Leadership Institute on Narcotics concludes      Led by the Chief Superintendent of Police Narcotics Bureau, Mr Ng Kwok-cheung, the Principal President of L.I.O.N., Mr Kerry Wong, and the President, Mr Godfrey Ngai, the delegation visited the Shenzhen Junior Police Camp under the Shenzhen […]

    MIL-OSI China: Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition wraps up in Xinjiang

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    The Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition wrapped up at a training base of the Chinese People’s Armed Police (PAP) Force in Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 19, 2025.
    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense Contestants from different countries file past the rostrum at the closing ceremony of the Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition on July 19, 2025. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Hou Chonghui) URUMQI, July 19 — The Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition wrapped up at a training base […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: International mediation organization aims to promote peaceful settlement of international disputes: China’s Permanent Representative
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News VIENNA, July 19 (Xinhua) — The International Mediation Organization (IMO) will become the leading intergovernmental organization helping […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantánamo ‘terror’ base
    By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, impacting on Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways. The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport massive numbers of potentially illegal aliens, including those with convictions from decades […]

    MIL-OSI China: Brazil’s supreme court decides to impose legal restrictions on ex-president Bolsonaro
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (L, front) leaves the headquarters of Criminal Police of Brazil where he was fitted with an electronic anklet for monitoring, in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 18, 2025. A justice of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court on Friday decided to impose strict legal […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Death – Tiwi
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating after 7-year-old child died in Tiwi this afternoon. Around 1:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 7-year-old female was struck by a falling palm tree at an address in Tiwi while playing in the yard. Police […]

    Amarnath Yatra proceeds peacefully, over 2.73 lakh pilgrims have had darshan
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The annual Amarnath Yatra continues to progress smoothly, with over 2.73 lakh pilgrims having had darshan at the holy cave shrine in the last 16 days since the pilgrimage began on July 3, officials confirmed. On Saturday, a fresh batch of 6,365 pilgrims departed from Jammu’s […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Collins and Colleagues Successfully Secure the Release of Crucial Education Funding for Schools and Afterschool Programs
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: July 18, 2025 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced it will officially release critical Fiscal Year 2025 funding to support 21st Century Community Learning Centers, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrative
    COMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.” This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in the coverage of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, where the crimes of the occupation are turned into “acts of violence”, the siege targeting civilians […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Aggravated assault – Palmerston
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Northern Territory Police have arrested a 50-year-old female in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Palmerston on Friday evening. Around 8:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a man had allegedly been stabbed during a domestic violence disturbance at the Palmerston Bus Exchange. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) July 18, 2025 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., said today they have joined Senate colleagues in introducing legislation that would implement federal enforceable workplace heat stress protections in Oregon and nationwide. “As evidenced by this week’s high temperatures […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Presses Bondi, Patel, Bongino On Rifts Between DOJ, FBI, White House On Epstein Files
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin July 18, 2025 Durbin files official oversight requests with Bondi, Patel, Bongino, as MAGA world continues imploding over the Epstein cover up and breaking reporting by the Wall Street Journal describes Trump sending a lewd letter to Epstein CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip […]

  • Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

    Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form government
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne With 63% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Tasmanian state election, The Poll Bludger is projecting that the final results will give the Liberals 39.7% of the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Russian schoolchildren won 5 gold and 1 silver medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The Russian team showed an impeccable result at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), which ended in the Sunshine Coast (Australia). Six participants representing our country won 5 […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Death – Tiwi
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating after 7-year-old child died in Tiwi this afternoon. Around 1:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 7-year-old female was struck by a falling palm tree at an address in Tiwi while playing in the yard. Police […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrative
    COMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.” This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in the coverage of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, where the crimes of the occupation are turned into “acts of violence”, the siege targeting civilians […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Aggravated assault – Palmerston
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Northern Territory Police have arrested a 50-year-old female in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Palmerston on Friday evening. Around 8:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a man had allegedly been stabbed during a domestic violence disturbance at the Palmerston Bus Exchange. […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Historic MRC strike and allied air defense enables combined maneuver in Northern Australia
    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND Northern Territory, Australia — In a historic first for the Indo-Pacific, U.S. and Australian forces executed a fully integrated precision fires sequence, July 15-16, 2025, leveraging the U.S. Army’s Mid-Range Capability (MRC), also known as the “Typhon” missile system, in coordination with the U.S Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force […]

  • New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Infrastructure projects to drive jobs and growth
    Source: New Zealand Government Billions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects getting underway in the next few months will drive economic activity and create thousands of jobs across the country, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop say. The Ministers today released an infrastructure update showing $6 billion of government-funded construction is […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Palestine solidarity rally greeted by Rainbow Warrior Gaza protest
    Asia Pacific Report Palestinian supporters and protesters against the 21 months of Israeli genocide in Gaza marched after a rally in downtown Auckland today across the Viaduct to the Greenpeace environmental flagship Rainbow Warrior — and met a display of solidarity. Several people on board the campaign ship, which has been holding open days over […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantánamo ‘terror’ base
    By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, impacting on Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways. The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport massive numbers of potentially illegal aliens, including those with convictions from decades […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: New cardiac cath lab will support cardiac care across the central North Island
    Source: New Zealand Government A new, state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation lab is now operational at Tauranga Hospital, significantly improving access to diagnostic and treatment services across the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. The new lab replaces the hospital’s original suite, which had reached the end of its clinical life after delivering more than 1,200 procedures […]

  • Baltic News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

    Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-OSI: As Market Volatility Rises, Bitcoin Solaris Emerges as a Safe Haven with Guaranteed $20 Launch Price
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the cryptocurrency market facing renewed volatility, investors are seeking solid opportunities with long-term potential. Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), an emerging blockchain project, is capturing attention for all the right reasons. As it nears the end of its presale phase, Bitcoin Solaris offers a guaranteed […]

  • Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

    Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Africa: Aid cuts leave refugee agency unable to shelter six in 10 fleeing war in Sudan
    Source: APO . Major cuts to aid budgets have already left people fleeing wars in Sudan and beyond without the assistance and protection they need, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday. Globally, $1.4 billion of the agency’s programmes are being shuttered or put on hold, UNHCR said in a new report. “We can’t stop water, you can’t […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrative
    COMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.” This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in the coverage of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, where the crimes of the occupation are turned into “acts of violence”, the siege targeting civilians […]

  • Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Russia: Palestinian President issues decree to hold national council elections by end of year
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News RAMALLAH, July 19 (Xinhua) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday issued a decree to hold elections […]

    MIL-OSI: Bad Credit Loan Providers with Guaranteed Approval & No Credit Check: Why MoneyMutual Is the Last One Standing in 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Section 1: Intro – What Happened to Bad Credit Loan Platforms Over the past year, dozens of bad credit loan platforms have disappeared from the market. From sudden website shutdowns to regulatory crackdowns, borrowers searching for $500 loans with no credit check are finding […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Palestine solidarity rally greeted by Rainbow Warrior Gaza protest
    Asia Pacific Report Palestinian supporters and protesters against the 21 months of Israeli genocide in Gaza marched after a rally in downtown Auckland today across the Viaduct to the Greenpeace environmental flagship Rainbow Warrior — and met a display of solidarity. Several people on board the campaign ship, which has been holding open days over […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli forces shell aid center, refugee camp in Gaza, killing over 30 Palestinians
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GAZA, July 19 (Xinhua) — Israeli troops opened fire on a humanitarian aid center in the southern […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Massive shortages becoming the norm in Gaza – OCHA
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News UNITED NATIONS, July 19 (Xinhua) — Daily fighting, preventable deaths, worsening fuel shortages, displacement and despair are […]

    India sees strong 12.6% growth in investment confidence in Q3 2025, highest among 32 economies: report
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Despite a marginal 1.4 per cent decline in business investment confidence, India recorded the highest year-on-year growth among 32 economies surveyed for Q3 2025, registering a strong 12.6 per cent increase, according to the Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Global Business Investment Confidence Index. The report noted […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 19, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 19, 2025. Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrativeCOMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.” This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrative
    COMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.” This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in the coverage of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, where the crimes of the occupation are turned into “acts of violence”, the siege targeting civilians […]

    University News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 19, 2025
    University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 19, 2025.

    Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 19, 2025
    Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 19, 2025.

    Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 19, 2025
    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 19, 2025.

  • Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

    Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025
    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Russia: Iranian President Expresses Desire to Strengthen Ties with Armenia
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TEHRAN, July 19 (Xinhua) — Iran is ready to expand interaction and cooperation with Armenia, while simultaneously […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Palestine solidarity rally greeted by Rainbow Warrior Gaza protest
    Asia Pacific Report Palestinian supporters and protesters against the 21 months of Israeli genocide in Gaza marched after a rally in downtown Auckland today across the Viaduct to the Greenpeace environmental flagship Rainbow Warrior — and met a display of solidarity. Several people on board the campaign ship, which has been holding open days over […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Swift Launches Stage 1 Presale With Real-Time AI Mining Rewards and Staking-Free Utility Model
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LUXEMBOURG, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Swift(BTC3), a next-generation digital asset protocol, today announced the official launch of Stage 1 of its public presale, offering early participants programmable mining rewards without the need for staking or lock-ups. The launch marks a significant step forward in blockchain evolution by introducing an AI-enhanced […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli forces shell aid center, refugee camp in Gaza, killing over 30 Palestinians
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GAZA, July 19 (Xinhua) — Israeli troops opened fire on a humanitarian aid center in the southern […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Holds Phone Call with Syrian Foreign Minister
    Source: Government of Qatar Doha, July 17 HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, held a phone call on Thursday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Asaad Al Shibani. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Syria and Israel agree to ceasefire with US mediation
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News DAMASCUS, July 19 (Xinhua) — Syrian and Israeli leaders have reached a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement following sectarian […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Damascus and its announcement that it will continue to occupy Southern Syria
    Source: APO – Report: . South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s latest attacks on the Syrian capital Damascus, on 16 July 2025, on the Syrian Ministry of Defence and air strikes near the Presidential Palace, which are a flagrant violation of the country’s territorial integrity and international law. Israel’s announcement on 17 July 2025, that it […]

    MIL-OSI China: Ceasefire deal reached between Syria, Israel with US mediation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Syrian and Israeli leaders have reached a ceasefire agreement under the auspices of the United States after deadly sectarian clashes in southern Syria prompted Israeli intervention with massive strikes recently. U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack announced the truce early Saturday, saying that Israeli Prime […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Massive shortages becoming the norm in Gaza – OCHA
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News UNITED NATIONS, July 19 (Xinhua) — Daily fighting, preventable deaths, worsening fuel shortages, displacement and despair are […]

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    MIL-Evening Report: Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrative
    COMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.” This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in the coverage of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, where the crimes of the occupation are turned into “acts of violence”, the siege targeting civilians […]

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    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: HK scientists halt disease using AI
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field is expanding rapidly, yielding significant breakthroughs. One example of this is the patented MOZAIC technology developed by the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Microbiota I-Center with funding from InnoHK. This innovative solution combines faecal microbiota transplantation with AI, matching suitable […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form government
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne With 63% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Tasmanian state election, The Poll Bludger is projecting that the final results will give the Liberals 39.7% of the […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: How the QAnon movement entered mainstream politics – and why the silence on Epstein files matters
    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Art Jipson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton QAnon supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at a campaign rally at Atlantic Aviation on September 22, 2020, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. eff Swensen/Getty Images The Justice Department asked a federal court on July 18, 2025, to […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Winners of the Obraztsov Government Prize in Transport Science and Technology have been determined
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Order of July 18, 2025 No. 1953-r Document Order of July 18, 2025 No. 1953-r Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order to award prizes in the field […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Tackling mpox through global and local collaboration in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Source: APO . Mpox continues to strain the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s health system. Between 1 January and 31 May 2025, the country reported more than 12 000 suspected cases and 22 deaths, accounting for over 50% of all mpox cases in Africa this year. In response, World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Malaysia’s close cooperation with China will enhance its ability to meet EV adoption targets: analyst
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Xinhua) — Malaysia has significantly accelerated its clean energy development and industrial restructuring […]

    Scientists find over 200 hidden proteins that may drive Alzheimer’s: Study
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A groundbreaking study has uncovered more than 200 previously undetected misfolded proteins in the brains of aging rats with cognitive decline, offering new insights into the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Unlike the well-known amyloid and tau proteins that clump into visible plaques, […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China has trained the first teachers for the second Lu Ban Workshop in Kazakhstan
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — The Tianjin Vocational Institute (TVI) in northern China recently completed training for […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Russian teacher becomes ‘culture carrier’ using language as boat
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, July 19 (Xinhua) — “Relax your tongue, let the air flow vibrate it, try to pronounce […]

    MIL-OSI China: China women’s basketball team kicks off Universiade title defense with easy win
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Chinese women’s basketball team, the reigning champion, sealed a lop-sided 88-56 victory over Portugal in its first group match Friday at the FISU World University Games. Shooting guard Chen Yujie dished out 19 points for China with efficient 28 minutes on the court, making seven […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 19, 2025
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    MIL-Evening Report: Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrative
    COMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.” This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in the coverage of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, where the crimes of the occupation are turned into “acts of violence”, the siege targeting civilians […]

  • Analysis – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

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    MIL-Evening Report: Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form government
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne With 63% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Tasmanian state election, The Poll Bludger is projecting that the final results will give the Liberals 39.7% of the […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: How the QAnon movement entered mainstream politics – and why the silence on Epstein files matters
    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Art Jipson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton QAnon supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at a campaign rally at Atlantic Aviation on September 22, 2020, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. eff Swensen/Getty Images The Justice Department asked a federal court on July 18, 2025, to […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Palestine solidarity rally greeted by Rainbow Warrior Gaza protest
    Asia Pacific Report Palestinian supporters and protesters against the 21 months of Israeli genocide in Gaza marched after a rally in downtown Auckland today across the Viaduct to the Greenpeace environmental flagship Rainbow Warrior — and met a display of solidarity. Several people on board the campaign ship, which has been holding open days over […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantánamo ‘terror’ base
    By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, impacting on Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways. The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport massive numbers of potentially illegal aliens, including those with convictions from decades […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 19, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 19, 2025. Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrativeCOMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.” This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrative
    COMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.” This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in the coverage of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, where the crimes of the occupation are turned into “acts of violence”, the siege targeting civilians […]

  • Technology – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

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    MIL-OSI: AIXA Miner Launches AI-Powered Cloud Mining Ecosystem Amid Surge in Blockchain Adoption
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DENVER, Colorado, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  AIXA Miner has announced the deployment of its next-generation AI-integrated cloud mining platform, responding to growing global demand for intelligent, secure, and scalable crypto mining solutions. This development comes at a time when institutional blockchain adoption and retail investment in digital assets are reaching […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: HK scientists halt disease using AI
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field is expanding rapidly, yielding significant breakthroughs. One example of this is the patented MOZAIC technology developed by the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Microbiota I-Center with funding from InnoHK. This innovative solution combines faecal microbiota transplantation with AI, matching suitable […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £75 Million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release £75 Million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care £75 million to modernise facilities and deliver upgrades to hospices across England including specially adapted beds, rooms, and technology. Families will see further improvements in end-of-life care as the government releases £75 million for hospices to […]

    MIL-OSI: Presentation Analyzes Elon Musk’s Next Potential Move — Points to August 13 as a Key Date
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Austin, TX, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A newly released presentation from entrepreneur and bestselling author James Altucher is shining a spotlight on what he believes could be one of the most consequential corporate announcements in recent memory. The report draws attention to a private event with Elon Musk . Altucher […]

    MIL-OSI: AAS MINER Launches Bitcoin Cloud Mining Platform—Free Bonus & Reliable Daily Returns
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As interest in cryptocurrencies soars, Bitcoin mining remains one of the most lucrative ways to grow your digital assets. However, traditional mining requires expensive hardware, technical know-how, and ongoing maintenance. That’s where Bitcoin cloud mining comes in. With AAS MINER’s cloud mining […]

    MIL-OSI: Start Mining Ripple’s XRP: PFMCrypto Adds XRP Cloud Mining Support, Offering New Ways to Earn
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem gains momentum worldwide, PFMCrypto proudly introduces a breakthrough in accessible cryptocurrency mining: XRP-dedicated cloud mining contracts. Now available on both desktop and mobile platforms, these short-term, flexible contracts allow users to mine XRP remotely and receive daily XRP rewards—no […]

    MIL-OSI: MoonBull Launches Whitelist for Upcoming Ethereum-Based Meme Coin Ahead of Presale
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Early Access Offers Bonus Allocation, Exclusive Staking, and Private Roadmap Insights for Whitelisted Participants NEW YORK, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MoonBull ($MOBU), an Ethereum-based meme coin project, has officially opened its whitelist to the public ahead of its presale launch. This early access phase offers selected participants the opportunity to […]

    MIL-OSI: AIXA Miner, Cloud Mining Platform Emerges as Key Trend Amid 2025 Blockchain Infrastructure Investments
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Lion City, Singapore, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the global blockchain sector accelerates investments into infrastructure, energy-efficient solutions, and artificial intelligence integration, cloud mining has gained significant traction among institutional and retail participants. Among the companies shaping this shift is AIXA Miner, a technology-forward platform that has steadily built a […]

    MIL-OSI: Bad Credit Loan Providers with Guaranteed Approval & No Credit Check: Why MoneyMutual Is the Last One Standing in 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Section 1: Intro – What Happened to Bad Credit Loan Platforms Over the past year, dozens of bad credit loan platforms have disappeared from the market. From sudden website shutdowns to regulatory crackdowns, borrowers searching for $500 loans with no credit check are finding […]

    MIL-OSI: EarnMining Expands Global Reach with New App Delivering Free Bitcoin Cloud Mining at Your Fingertips
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Los Angeles, California, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EarnMining, a leader in decentralized cloud-based crypto mining, officially launched its free, secure and incredibly efficient mobile app—bringing free cloud mining services to users in more than 180 countries. The new mobile-first platform removes traditional mining challenges and allows everyone the opportunity to […]

    MIL-OSI: Time to Mine Bitcoin on Mobile: PFMCrypto Launches App-Based BTC Cloud Mining with Daily Payouts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Bitcoin continues to drive the evolution of digital finance, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major leap in mining accessibility: mobile-ready BTC cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and mobile devices, these flexible, short-term contracts allow users to mine BTC […]

    MIL-OSI: Ripplecoin Mining caters to the GENIUS Act and releases a new free AI cloud mining app that supports XRP and BTC
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Francisco, California , July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the GENIUS Act was officially signed by US President Donald Trump and established a federal stablecoin regulatory framework, compliant cloud mining service provider Ripplecoin Mining announced the launch of a new AI cloud mining app, which supports users to participate in […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP Whales Shift Funds Into VNBTC Cloud Mining Platform For Stable Passive Income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the past two weeks, something unusual has been happening beneath the surface of the crypto markets: large XRP holders – often referred to as “whales” – have started moving vast amounts of their tokens into the cloud mining platform. According to internal data from […]

    MIL-OSI: Crypto Earning Platform – AIXA Miner Pilots Predictive AI Monitoring for Security Optimisation
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, UK, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a year defined by heightened attention to security and transparency across digital asset infrastructure, AIXA Miner has launched a pilot initiative to integrate predictive artificial intelligence into its global mining operations. The move reflects an industry-wide shift toward more proactive security architecture, particularly […]

    MIL-OSI: ETH & BTC Mining Made Easy: HASHJ Unveils Beginner‑Friendly 2025 Access
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, United Kingdom, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the world of cryptocurrencies, mining is the act for creating new coins and confirming transactions on a blockchain. The two most popular currencies for mining are usually Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). MGPD Finance Limited, operating as HASHJ Cloud Mining, a mobile-first cloud […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP breaks through strongly, Siton Mining attracts global investors to join the craze!
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Houston, Texas, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed Trump’s GENIUS Act, marking that the global financial landscape is quietly reshaping, and the price of XRP has strongly broken through the $3.6 mark, setting a record high. The digital financial storm has swept the world, and cryptocurrency […]

    MIL-OSI: As Market Volatility Rises, Bitcoin Solaris Emerges as a Safe Haven with Guaranteed $20 Launch Price
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the cryptocurrency market facing renewed volatility, investors are seeking solid opportunities with long-term potential. Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), an emerging blockchain project, is capturing attention for all the right reasons. As it nears the end of its presale phase, Bitcoin Solaris offers a guaranteed […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Swift Launches Stage 1 Presale With Real-Time AI Mining Rewards and Staking-Free Utility Model
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LUXEMBOURG, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Swift(BTC3), a next-generation digital asset protocol, today announced the official launch of Stage 1 of its public presale, offering early participants programmable mining rewards without the need for staking or lock-ups. The launch marks a significant step forward in blockchain evolution by introducing an AI-enhanced […]

    MIL-OSI: WLTH Opens Private Markets to Everyone with Launch of Tokenised Fractional Ownership in Hadron Energy
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Retail investors gain first-of-its-kind on‑chain access to early‑stage private equity in nuclear micro‑reactors PANAMA CITY, Panama and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WLTH, the alternative investments platform operated by Common Wealth (wlth.xyz), today announced that it will next week launch its inaugural tokenised private‑equity opportunity:: Hadron Energy, a California‑based […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Malaysia’s close cooperation with China will enhance its ability to meet EV adoption targets: analyst
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Xinhua) — Malaysia has significantly accelerated its clean energy development and industrial restructuring […]

  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

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    MIL-OSI Russia: Palestinian President issues decree to hold national council elections by end of year
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News RAMALLAH, July 19 (Xinhua) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday issued a decree to hold elections […]

    MIL-OSI China: Xi, Mauritanian President Ghazouani exchange congratulations on 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani exchanged congratulations Saturday on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Over the past 60 years, regardless of changes in the international landscape, the two sides have always respected each other and […]

    MIL-OSI China: 35th Qingdao International Beer Festival kicks off
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News This photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a fireworks performance during the opening ceremony of the 35th Qingdao International Beer Festival in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong province. The 30-day festival kicked off here on Friday, gathering over 2,300 domestic and foreign beer brands. The festival […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: New airport opens in eastern China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HANGZHOU, July 19 (Xinhua) — Lishui International Airport in southern east China’s Zhejiang Province officially opened for […]

    MIL-OSI China: China issues yellow alert for Typhoon Wipha
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 — China’s national observatory on Saturday issued a yellow alert for Typhoon Wipha as the sixth typhoon of the year is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the southern coastal regions of the country. The typhoon, observed at 19.9 degrees […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China has trained the first teachers for the second Lu Ban Workshop in Kazakhstan
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — The Tianjin Vocational Institute (TVI) in northern China recently completed training for […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China International Supply Chain Expo is a catalyst for enhancing global supply chain resilience – PwC China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — With global supply chains undergoing major restructuring, the ongoing China International Supply […]

    MIL-OSI China: In pics: Green Agriculture Chain area at China’s supply chain expo
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A staff member (1st R) introduces chocolates from Colombia to visitors during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2025. Themed “Connecting the World for a Shared Future,” the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20. One […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Qinhuangdao Port: China’s example of industrial port harmoniously combining with green development
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — In early summer, azure waves ripple gently across the Qinhuangdao Port in […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Xinjiang Exhibition Hall of “Silk Road Cooperation Chain” Displayed at the 3rd China International Expo on Supply Chain Promotion
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) will be held in Beijing from July 16 to […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand is the Guest of Honor of China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — Thailand has become the guest of honor at the 3rd China International […]

    MIL-OSI China: China women’s basketball team kicks off Universiade title defense with easy win
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Chinese women’s basketball team, the reigning champion, sealed a lop-sided 88-56 victory over Portugal in its first group match Friday at the FISU World University Games. Shooting guard Chen Yujie dished out 19 points for China with efficient 28 minutes on the court, making seven […]

    MIL-OSI China: In pics: 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Visitors are seen at the booth of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Themed on “Connecting the World for a Shared Future,” the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 […]

    MIL-OSI China: Starbucks expands green initiatives
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the booth of Starbucks during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] Starbucks China is making its third consecutive appearance at the China International Supply Chain Expo held in Beijing from […]

    MIL-OSI China: Smart mobility tech transforming global supply chains, experts say
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A panel titled “Embracing the Era of Comprehensive Intelligent Transportation” is held during the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, July 17, 2025. [Photo by Xu Xiaoxuan/China.org.cn] Smart mobility technology is transforming global supply chain operations, industry experts said Thursday during a panel titled […]

    MIL-OSI China: CPC delegation visits Laos to strengthen ties
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chen Zhou, deputy head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led a CPC delegation to visit Laos from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party. During the visit, Chen met with Thongloun Sisoulith, general […]

    MIL-OSI China: China to get tough on rare metals theft
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2023 shows a factory of JL MAG Rare Earth (Baotou) Co., Ltd. in Baotou, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua] With the disclosure of several cases where foreign spies stole rare earth elements from China, the Ministry of State […]

    MIL-OSI China: China reports steady progress in agricultural green development
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A worker removes Pachira aquatica leaves in a greenhouse at a Pachira aquatica industry demonstration zone of Hepu county in Beihai city, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 19, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s agriculture sector has achieved steady progress in green development, according to the China […]

    MIL-OSI China: China pledges efforts to regulate NEV market competition
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 18 — Chinese authorities on Friday held a meeting with new energy vehicle (NEV) industry players on regulating market competition. The meeting was held by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the State Administration for Market […]

    MIL-OSI China: Highlights of commerce minister’s news conference
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China will intensify efforts to advance high-quality trade development, deepen international cooperation and bolster innovation to further boost exports during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, the country’s top commerce official said on Friday. Speaking at a news conference in Beijing, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said […]

  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 20, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China International Supply Chain Expo is a catalyst for enhancing global supply chain resilience – PwC China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — With global supply chains undergoing major restructuring, the ongoing China International Supply […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN to Participate in the ASEAN Regional Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise 2025 (ARDEX-25), in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Source: ASEAN At the joint invitation of the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre), Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will lead the ASEAN Secretariat delegation to the upcoming ASEAN Regional Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise […]

    MIL-OSI: Start with $100 and Earn Daily: How AIXA Miner Opens Crypto Income to All
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Denver, Colorado, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the cryptocurrency market matures and moves into its next phase of institutional adoption and decentralized expansion, AIXA Miner is emerging as a preferred platform for reliable, AI-powered crypto income. With Bitcoin hovering steadily above $115,000 and major altcoins innovating around AI, NFTs, and […]

    MIL-OSI China: Highlights of commerce minister’s news conference
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China will intensify efforts to advance high-quality trade development, deepen international cooperation and bolster innovation to further boost exports during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, the country’s top commerce official said on Friday. Speaking at a news conference in Beijing, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said […]

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    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 20, 2025.

    MIL-OSI: ETH & BTC Mining Made Easy: HASHJ Unveils Beginner‑Friendly 2025 Access
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, United Kingdom, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the world of cryptocurrencies, mining is the act for creating new coins and confirming transactions on a blockchain. The two most popular currencies for mining are usually Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). MGPD Finance Limited, operating as HASHJ Cloud Mining, a mobile-first cloud […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP breaks through strongly, Siton Mining attracts global investors to join the craze!
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    MIL-OSI: Ja Mining Completes Security Audit Amid Industry Scrutiny
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, UK, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As global regulators and institutional players intensify their scrutiny of the cryptocurrency mining industry, Ja Mining has completed an independent third-party security audit to evaluate and reinforce the platform’s operational integrity. This development comes at a critical moment, with growing industry-wide demands for transparency, […]

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    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Chicago, IL, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RICH Miner, a leading cloud mining platform, has officially launched a new “XRP mining Bitcoin” cloud mining strategy. This move not only fills the gap in XRP mining, but also allows users holding Ripple (XRP) to easily participate in Bitcoin mining and enjoy the […]

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    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, UK, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a bold move reshaping the future of cryptocurrency mining, BAY Miner has officially launched its powerful zero-commission cloud mining app, allowing global users to earn Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) instantly — with no hardware, no overhead, and no hidden costs. This high-impact […]

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    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the cryptocurrency market facing renewed volatility, investors are seeking solid opportunities with long-term potential. Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), an emerging blockchain project, is capturing attention for all the right reasons. As it nears the end of its presale phase, Bitcoin Solaris offers a guaranteed […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: State Minister Calls for Rigor and Responsibility in Economic Discourse at Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) Conference
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    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Swift Launches Stage 1 Presale With Real-Time AI Mining Rewards and Staking-Free Utility Model
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LUXEMBOURG, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Swift(BTC3), a next-generation digital asset protocol, today announced the official launch of Stage 1 of its public presale, offering early participants programmable mining rewards without the need for staking or lock-ups. The launch marks a significant step forward in blockchain evolution by introducing an AI-enhanced […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China to Tighten Fight Against Smuggling of Strategic Minerals
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    MIL-OSI Africa: President Boakai Departs Liberia to Attend West Africa Economic Summit in Nigeria
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    MIL-OSI: WLTH Opens Private Markets to Everyone with Launch of Tokenised Fractional Ownership in Hadron Energy
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    MIL-OSI Africa: Upstream Momentum Builds in Ghana as Eni Declares Eban-Akoma Commercial and Tullow, Kosmos Extend Licenses
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    MIL-OSI Russia: Tourism exchange between Russia and Vietnam increased by 74%
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The second meeting of the Russian-Vietnamese working group on tourism was held via videoconference on July 10. The Russian side was headed by Deputy Director of the Department […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Malaysia’s close cooperation with China will enhance its ability to meet EV adoption targets: analyst
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Xinhua) — Malaysia has significantly accelerated its clean energy development and industrial restructuring […]

    India sees strong 12.6% growth in investment confidence in Q3 2025, highest among 32 economies: report
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    MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China International Supply Chain Expo is a catalyst for enhancing global supply chain resilience – PwC China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — With global supply chains undergoing major restructuring, the ongoing China International Supply […]

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    MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Aggravated assault – Palmerston
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Northern Territory Police have arrested a 50-year-old female in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Palmerston on Friday evening. Around 8:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a man had allegedly been stabbed during a domestic violence disturbance at the Palmerston Bus Exchange. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) July 18, 2025 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., said today they have joined Senate colleagues in introducing legislation that would implement federal enforceable workplace heat stress protections in Oregon and nationwide. “As evidenced by this week’s high temperatures […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Historic MRC strike and allied air defense enables combined maneuver in Northern Australia
    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND Northern Territory, Australia — In a historic first for the Indo-Pacific, U.S. and Australian forces executed a fully integrated precision fires sequence, July 15-16, 2025, leveraging the U.S. Army’s Mid-Range Capability (MRC), also known as the “Typhon” missile system, in coordination with the U.S Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Presses Bondi, Patel, Bongino On Rifts Between DOJ, FBI, White House On Epstein Files
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    MIL-OSI Russia: The government will finance the development of energy and housing and communal services enterprises in Dagestan, Ingushetia and North Ossetia
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Order dated July 17, 2025 No. 1930-r Document Order dated July 17, 2025 No. 1930-r More than 1 billion rubles will be additionally allocated for the implementation of […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: International mediation organization aims to promote peaceful settlement of international disputes: China’s Permanent Representative
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News VIENNA, July 19 (Xinhua) — The International Mediation Organization (IMO) will become the leading intergovernmental organization helping […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and sexual harassment: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strengthens the capacities of ivorian actors
    Source: APO . The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), in partnership with the Ministry of Women, Family and Children, has initiated a national training workshop on the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 June 2025 in Abidjan, […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Mahama meets Alex Soros of the Open Society Foundations
    Source: APO . President John Dramani Mahama held a highly productive meeting on Friday with Mr. Alex Soros, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Open Society Foundations (OSF). The discussion centred on Ghana’s notable progress in economic recovery, democratic governance, and regional stability. President Mahama took the opportunity to brief Mr. Soros on […]

    ‘Step toward justice’: Tharoor applauds US for naming TRF a global terrorist organisation
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As the United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based LeT, as a global terrorist organisation, the move has been welcomed by former diplomat and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. The Thiruvananthapuram MP expressed hope on Saturday that the decision would […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China’s UN Deputy Ambassador Calls for Advancing Colombia Peace Process
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News UNITED NATIONS, July 19 (Xinhua) — China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang called […]

    MIL-OSI China: Ceasefire deal reached between Syria, Israel with US mediation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Syrian and Israeli leaders have reached a ceasefire agreement under the auspices of the United States after deadly sectarian clashes in southern Syria prompted Israeli intervention with massive strikes recently. U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack announced the truce early Saturday, saying that Israeli Prime […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029 A successful bid would see the biggest global athletics event return to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Government also supports bid for the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships to be staged in the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantánamo ‘terror’ base
    By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, impacting on Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways. The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport massive numbers of potentially illegal aliens, including those with convictions from decades […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China International Supply Chain Expo is a catalyst for enhancing global supply chain resilience – PwC China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — With global supply chains undergoing major restructuring, the ongoing China International Supply […]

    Amit Shah to attend Investment Grounding Ceremony in Uttarakhand today
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will visit Uttarakhand on Saturday, where he will serve as the chief guest at the Uttarakhand Investment Festival and Global Investors Summit Grounding Ceremony. The high-profile event is scheduled to take place at 1:15 p.m. at Manoj Sarkar Stadium […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Markey Raises Concerns About Paramount’s “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Cancellation, Potential Trump Administration Involvement
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Letter Text (PDF) Washington (July 18, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commitee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today wrote to Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone, demanding answers on the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen […]

    MIL-OSI China: CPC delegation visits Laos to strengthen ties
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chen Zhou, deputy head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led a CPC delegation to visit Laos from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party. During the visit, Chen met with Thongloun Sisoulith, general […]

    MIL-OSI China: China to get tough on rare metals theft
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2023 shows a factory of JL MAG Rare Earth (Baotou) Co., Ltd. in Baotou, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua] With the disclosure of several cases where foreign spies stole rare earth elements from China, the Ministry of State […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Presses Bondi, Patel, Bongino On Rifts Between DOJ, FBI, White House On Epstein Files
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    MIL-OSI USA: Following Calls Led By Schatz, Cruz To Rubio, 10 Americans And Permanent Residents Wrongfully Detained In Venezuela
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz Published: 07.18.2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the release of 10 Americans and U.S. permanent residents wrongfully detained in Venezuela. Schatz led efforts urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senators Hassan and Boozman Lead Push to Ensure Timely Issue of Death Certificates for Grieving Veteran Families
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Maggie Hassan WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and John Boozman (R-AR), members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the Veterans Burial Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation to help expedite the process of certifying a veteran’s passing and minimize or avoid delays in […]

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    MIL-OSI Russia: Syrian interim authorities send forces to quell renewed clashes in As-Suwayda
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News DAMASCUS, July 19 (Xinhua) — Syria’s interim authorities on Friday called for restraint amid escalating violence in […]

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    MIL-OSI Russia: China has trained the first teachers for the second Lu Ban Workshop in Kazakhstan
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — The Tianjin Vocational Institute (TVI) in northern China recently completed training for […]

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    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — With global supply chains undergoing major restructuring, the ongoing China International Supply […]

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    MIL-OSI: Is It Time for XRP? PFMCrypto Launches First-Ever XRP Cloud Mining Contracts with Daily Payouts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the crypto world anticipates XRP’s next big move, PFMCrypto has taken a bold step by unveiling its revolutionary XRP cloud mining contracts—an accessible solution that delivers daily profits without the need for mining hardware or technical expertise. The launch has already ignited […]

    MIL-OSI China: Smart mobility tech transforming global supply chains, experts say
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    MIL-OSI: Daily Payouts, Zero Hardware: AIXA’s Passive Income System Explained
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    MIL-OSI: XRP hits a new all-time high, RICH Miner launches mobile mining to help coin holders earn passive income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Chicago, Illinois, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ripple (XRP) has broken through its historical price high, triggering a market boom again. At this critical moment, RICH Miner, a leading cloud computing platform, has launched a new “XRP Mobile Mining” service, opening up a low-threshold, anytime passive income path for XRP holders […]

    MIL-OSI China: China pledges efforts to regulate NEV market competition
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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Youth to mobilise for severe weather response

    Source: New Zealand Government

    An immediate one-off grant to mobilise and coordinate young people to assist in the response to the severe Nelson Tasman weather events has been provided to the Student Volunteer Army (SVA), Youth Minister James Meager has announced.

    Mr Meager confirmed the $50,000 funding to support youth volunteers aged between 12 and 24, while speaking in Foxhill today.

    “The Student Volunteer Army has a strong track record of rallying the troops at speed to respond to urgent need and has vast experience in crisis response and disaster recovery. I know the work its volunteers will undertake will be of enormous community benefit,” Mr Meager says.

    “Young people are ready and willing to get involved and support communities badly affected by recent flooding events. This region has been hit hard twice in the past fortnight, and these volunteers will offer valuable assistance while taking part in a youth development opportunity.”

    The SVA grant will finance region-wide activities over the next four-to-six weeks. These will be identified from a register of help being sought by individuals, families, and/or communities impacted by severe flooding.

    “Involving students and young people in disaster response and recovery is always a good idea. They’re fit, energetic and like to help. It also provides them the opportunity to learn first-hand about the complex issues extreme weather present,” SVA Founder Sam Johnson says.

    The organisation will incorporate the knowledge and expertise of local community leaders to coordinate, support, and lead volunteer opportunities that young people can safely and appropriately participate in.

    “The youth volunteers that participate will be appropriately supervised and have access to mentoring and guidance to support their learning and development while doing this voluntary work. This represents a great opportunity to grow skills and resilience, while giving back to communities in need,” Mr Meager says.

    “The Student Volunteer Army has already provided assistance to 50 properties so far, with many more in need of a helping hand. We welcome anyone who’d like to volunteer – particularly family groups and retirees,” Mr Johnson says.

    “I want to thank those who have helped enormously with the region’s recovery efforts so far. I encourage all young people who have seen the devastation and want to help to reach out to the organisation.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: DH Methadone Day Clinics remain open

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Attention duty announcers of radio and television stations:  

    Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:  

    The Department of Health (DH) today (July 20) announced that, during the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 9 being in force, DH methadone day clinics (except Cheung Chau Methadone Clinic) will remain open until the closing time.   

    Those receiving methadone treatment can attend Methadone Clinics for their daily dose.   

    The public is advised to pay attention to radio and television announcements.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier stresses high-quality implementation of major national projects

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

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, learns about the development of Xizang’s agriculture and animal husbandry industries as well as the plateau biology institute at a modern agriculture demonstration zone in Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, July 19, 2025. Li made an inspection tour from Friday to Saturday in Xizang. [Photo/Xinhua]

    LHASA, July 19 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged efforts to develop major national projects with high quality, promote economic and social development, and enhance well-being of the people of different ethnic groups.

    Li made the remarks during an inspection tour from Friday to Saturday in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. During the tour, he emphasized the need to prioritize ecological conservation, ensure high-quality implementation of major national projects, and foster distinctive and competitive industries tailored to local conditions.

    While inspecting a construction site of the Sichuan-Xizang Railway project in Nyingchi city, Li said the completion and opening of the railway will be of great significance for promoting Xizang’s development and improving people’s livelihoods, noting that quality and safety must always be the top priority.

    Describing the Yarlung Zangbo hydropower project as a project of the century, Li called for the adoption of advanced technologies, equipment, techniques, and materials to provide robust support for high-quality construction of the project. He also noted that special emphasis must be placed on ecological conservation to prevent environmental damage, and urged efforts to build the project into a major signature project of the new era.

    At a modern agriculture demonstration zone in Lhasa, the capital city of Xizang, Li learned about the development of Xizang’s agriculture and animal husbandry industries as well as the plateau biology institute.

    He stated that leveraging unique local resources to develop plateau agriculture and animal husbandry serves as a key driver for boosting people’s incomes and promoting economic growth in Xizang.

    Li urged efforts to enhance the demonstration and promotion of new technologies in the agriculture and animal husbandry sectors, and strive for breakthroughs in high-altitude breeding.

    Fully affirming Xizang’s achievements in economic and social development, Li also urged officials and other people in Xizang to step up efforts to maintain stability, promote development, protect ecology, and boost development in border areas.

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspects a construction site of the Sichuan-Xizang Railway project in Nyingchi city, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, July 18, 2025. Li made an inspection tour from Friday to Saturday in Xizang. [Photo/Xinhua]
    Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, announces the start of the construction of a hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River while attending the groundbreaking ceremony in Nyingchi City, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, July 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Temporary Closure of the Hong Kong Wetland Park

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Temporary Closure of the Hong Kong Wetland Park 
    As Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is now in force, the Hong Kong Wetland Park is closed. The Park will re-open two hours after the signal is lowered. The Park will remain closed today if the signal No. 8 or above remains hoisted at 2pm. Any person or organisation who has paid a deposit for visiting today can contact the Park’s ticket office for refund arrangements or to change the visit date.
    Issued at HKT 7:03

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: HK scientists halt disease using AI

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field is expanding rapidly, yielding significant breakthroughs.

    One example of this is the patented MOZAIC technology developed by the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Microbiota I-Center with funding from InnoHK. This innovative solution combines faecal microbiota transplantation with AI, matching suitable microbiota to patients who have Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI).

    Sixty-nine-year-old Chow Yee-mei recalled how she previously suffered with the disease: “I pooped over ten times a day, to the point that I could barely stand. It was not a sharp pain, but an unwell feeling that made you feel an urgent need to go to the toilet. And I was excreting blood. The entire toilet bowl was filled with blood. I cried every day.”

    After seeking treatment from multiple doctors and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on various antibiotics and other medications, without success, she finally recovered when she underwent MOZAIC.

    The procedure involves selecting beneficial bacteria from the stools of healthy donors and injecting them into a patient’s gut via endoscope to rebuild their gut microbiome.

    “I received the treatment at 8 or 9 o’clock in the morning,” said Ms Chow. “By 5 or 6 o’clock in the evening, I had stopped excreting blood. It was miraculous. It has now been over three years without any recurrence.”

    Growing caseload

    Over the past three years, Hong Kong has recorded more than 3,000 cases of CDI annually.

    Microbiota I-Center Co-Director Prof Francis Chan, a gastroenterology and hepatology specialist, highlighted that the elderly, people with chronic illnesses or inflammatory bowel disease, and frequent users of antibiotics are all high-risk groups. Treatment with standard antibiotics is often ineffective, and the recurrence and mortality rates of the disease are as high as 35% and 40%, respectively.

    “Long-term use of high-dose antibiotics wipes out the beneficial bacteria in the gut, allowing Clostridioides difficile to take hold,” Prof Chan said. “With an ageing population and frequent antibiotic use for various infections, this problem is only set to grow.”  

    Microbial matching

    In 2020, the Microbiota I-Center received InnoHK funding to establish one of Asia’s largest stool sample banks at the Hong Kong Science Park. Its samples are from people of all different ages, nationalities and health conditions. The centre’s MOZAIC solution draws on this bank of samples, leveraging AI to match patients with suitable microbiota.

    “We make use of our huge bio-bank, collected over the years in Asia, including our Chinese population,” Prof Chan explained “Then, with the use of AI, we optimise the matching between the donor and the recipient. Therefore, our success rate, in terms of curing CDI, has approached over 90%.”

    The centre has successfully applied this research in both public and private hospitals in Hong Kong, and the MOZAIC service has now been expanded to all Hospital Authority clusters. As of May this year, the authority had performed over 50 treatments, benefiting 48 patients.

    Recently, the centre received a second round of InnoHK funding. This will allow it to operate for another five years and to expand its research into diagnosing autism and dementia through the gut microbiome, in addition to developing new drugs.

     

    Research ecosystem

    InnoHK’s two research clusters comprise 29 laboratories and centres focused on healthcare and AI & robotics technologies. They span collaborations with over 30 leading universities and research institutions worldwide and engage more than 2,500 local and international researchers working across nearly 500 research projects.

    Commissioner for Innovation & Technology Ivan Lee said InnoHK is committed to helping research teams translate their findings into practical applications.

    “Hong Kong’s university professors are outstanding researchers. By giving additional resources, we hope that our research teams can get a more focused platform to carry out their research and development (R&D).

    “We expect that the complete ecosystem at the Science Park will help them establish networks and connect with potential investors, users of their R&D outcomes, as well as other business partners.”

    Mr Lee described research outcomes to date as successful, with over 1,200 patents being granted or filed.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: PR: MONUSCO welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of DRC and the AFC/M23 as a major step toward peace

    Source: United Nations – Peacekeeping

    Kinshasa, 19 July 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) as an important step toward sustainable peace.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £75 Million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    £75 Million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care

    £75 million to modernise facilities and deliver upgrades to hospices across England including specially adapted beds, rooms, and technology.

    Families will see further improvements in end-of-life care as the government releases £75 million for hospices to deliver major upgrades and enhancements to facilities including separate family rooms, solar panels to reduce energy costs and communal lounges.

    More than 170 hospices across England will receive a share of the funding – the largest cash injection ever – to ensure patients receive the highest quality end-of-life care in comfortable, dignified surroundings.

    It follows a £25 million boost in February, delivering the government’s £100 million investment confirmed in December. This is already supporting urgent building repairs and creating warmer, homely spaces.

    This cash marks a further step in the delivery of the government’s Plan for Change, improving care in the community where people need it most.

    Hospices include Wigan and Leigh – visited by Health Minister Stephen Kinnock this week – which used its funding to replace a flat roof which was leaking. It will use the additional funding to replace its heating system – helping create a better, more comfortable environment for patients and enabling staff to deliver higher quality care.

    Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock said: 

    Hospices play a vital role in our society by providing invaluable care and support when people need it most. 

    At this most difficult time, people deserve to receive the best care in the best possible environment with dignity.  

    I have seen first-hand how our funding is already making a real difference to improving facilities for patients and families. This additional funding will deliver further upgrades, relieving pressure on day-to-day spending.

    End-of-life care is crucial to our 10 Year Health Plan and our fundamental shift of moving more care out of hospital and into the community. We will continue to support hospices so they can deliver their vital work.

    Other improvements already made at hospices across the country include:

    • Major building works and modernised facilities

    • Digital transformation to improve data sharing between healthcare providers 

    • Development of outreach services to extend care beyond physical buildings 

    • Creation of more welcoming spaces for families, including outdoor areas 

    • Energy efficiency measures to improve sustainability 

    This includes Garden House Hospice Care in Stevenage which has refurbished its integrated procedures unit with eight new specially adapted beds and mattresses and created a separate room for patients’ close family members to spend the night when needed. The hospice has also equipped all its nurses with laptops with single logins to stop them carrying too much equipment when visiting patients.

    They now record their notes electronically and have become paperless – nurses can now spend less time on administration and more time focusing on what matters most – providing compassionate care to patients and support to their families.  

    The new cash injection is for the financial year 2025/26 and will be distributed by Hospice UK to hospices. Hospices have been allocated a pot of funding and will be able to proceed with upgrades, invoicing Hospice UK once work has been completed. 

    Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, said: 

    The announcement in late 2024 of £100 million in capital funding for hospices was welcome recognition from the government of the immense pressure facing hospices, and their urgent need for more financial support. 

    We were pleased to distribute the first £25 million of this funding early in March. We know this money has made a huge difference to hospices and the next £75 million will continue to help them invest in their buildings, facilities, and digital infrastructure. 

    While this one-off investment has been very welcome, it’s critical that we continue to work with government to secure long-term reform to ensure hospice care is there for everyone who needs it, whoever and wherever they are. 

    The government has just emphasised the importance of hospices in their 10 Year Plan for the NHS and the role they can play in shifting care from hospitals into the community. With the right support, there is so much more they can do to realise the vision set out in the 10 Year Plan. We look forward to working with government to make this a reality.

    Matthew Reed, Chief Executive of Marie Curie said: 

    Marie Curie welcome this grant funding, which we will be investing in helping to ensure people living with terminal illness are well cared for across England – whether in our hospice buildings, or in their own homes through improvements in use of digital technology

    We look forward to working with the Government to ensure longer-term funding is put in place to ensure the best possible palliative care is sustainably available for everyone who needs it, including in their new neighbourhood health centres in the most deprived communities.

    Notes to editors 

    • Hospice UK is managing the distribution without charging administration fees. 

    • Breakdown of funding:

    Hospice Names Service Region Region-detail Value
    Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust (Birmingham) Children England West Midlands 906,009
    Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service (MAIDENHEAD) Children England South Central 143,868
    Alice House Hospice (HARTLEPOOL) Adults England North East 182,598
    Arthur Rank Hospice Charity (CAMBRIDGE) Adults England East Of England 706,038
    Ashgate Hospicecare (Chesterfield) Adults England East Midlands 633,770
    Barnsley Hospice (Barnsley) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 240,117
    Bassetlaw Hospice of the Good Shepherd Adults England East Midlands 21,822
    Beaumond House Hospice Care (NEWARK) Adults England East Midlands 98,556
    The Hospice Charity Partnership (BIRMINGHAM) Adults England West Midlands 1,113,392
    Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice (Sheffield) Children England Yorkshire And Humberside 221,517
    Blythe House Hospice (High Peak) Adults England East Midlands 119,874
    Bolton Hospice (Bolton) Adults England North West 321,556
    Bury Hospice (Bury) Adults England North West 185,022
    Butterfly Hospice Adults England East Midlands 36,645
    Butterwick Hospice Care (Stockton-on-Tees) Both England North East 181,126
    Campden Home Nursing CIO (CHIPPING CAMPDEN) Adults England South West 69,180
    Children’s Hospice South West (Barnstaple) Children England South West 814,983
    Claire House Children’s Hospice (BEBINGTON) Children England North West 513,514
    Compton Care (Wolverhampton) Adults England West Midlands 647,697
    Cornwall Hospice Care (ST. AUSTELL) Adults England South West 482,954
    Demelza Hospice Care for Children – Demelza Kent (Sittingbourne) Children England South East Coast 726,405
    Derian House Children’s Hospice (Chorley) Children England North West 345,812
    Derwentside Hospice Care Foundation – Willow Burn Hospice (Lanchester) Adults England North East 71,909
    Dorothy House Hospice Care (BRADFORD-ON-AVON) Adults England South West 886,978
    Douglas Macmillan Hospice (Stoke-on-trent) Both England West Midlands 985,433
    Dove Cottage Day Hospice (Melton Mowbray) Adults England East Midlands 27,927
    Dove House Hospice (HULL) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 332,097
    Dr Kershaw’s Hospice (Oldham) Adults England North West 277,090
    East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (Cambridge) Children England East Of England 657,927
    East Cheshire Hospice (Macclesfield) Adults England North West 388,471
    East Lancashire Hospice (Blackburn) Adults England North West 256,539
    Eden Valley Hospice (Carlisle) Both England North West 276,661
    Ellenor (Northfleet) Both England South East Coast 404,132
    Farleigh Hospice (Chelmsford) Adults England East Of England 804,804
    Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice (Huddersfield) Children England Yorkshire And Humberside 225,696
    Francis House Children’s Hospice (MANCHESTER) Children England North West 456,213
    Garden House Hospice (LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY) Adults England East Of England 369,785
    Great Oaks Hospice (Coleford) Adults England South West 74,748
    Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice (LONDON) Adults England London 692,418
    Halton Haven Hospice (Runcorn) Adults England North West 166,182
    Harlington Hospice Association (KINGS LANGLEY) Adults England London 346,552
    Haven House Children’s Hospice (WOODFORD GREEN) Children England London 265,338
    Havens Hospices (Southend on Sea) Both England East Of England 783,256
    Heart of Kent Hospice (Maidstone) Adults England South East Coast 288,828
    Helen and Douglas House Hospice Care for Children and Young Adults (OXFORD) Children England South Central 492,205
    Hope House Childrens Hospice (OSWESTRY) Children England West Midlands 434,393
    Hospice at Home West Cumbria (WORKINGTON) Adults England North West 101,692
    Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland (DALSTON) Adults England North West 93,861
    Hospice in the Weald (TUNBRIDGE WELLS) Both England South East Coast 594,580
    Hospice of St Francis (Berkhamsted) Adults England East Of England 364,857
    Hospice of the Good Shepherd (Chester) Adults England North West 243,555
    HospiceCare North Northumberland (ALNWICK) Adults England North East 55,858
    Hospiscare (Exeter) Adults England South West 539,545
    Isabel Hospice (Welwyn Garden City) Adults England East Of England 349,756
    Jessie May (Bristol) Children England South West 68,779
    John Eastwood Hospice Adults England East Midlands 37,651
    Julia’s House (WIMBORNE) Children England South West 393,945
    Kate’s Home Nursing (CHELTENHAM) Adults England South West 26,529
    Katharine House Hospice Adults England South Central 106,311
    Katharine House Hospice (Stafford) (STAFFORD) Adults England West Midlands 292,620
    Keech Hospice Care (STREATLEY) Both England East Of England 569,259
    Kemp Hospice (Kidderminster) Adults England West Midlands 65,565
    Kirkwood Hospice (HUDDERSFIELD) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 481,264
    Lakelands Hospice (Corby) Adults England East Midlands 27,910
    Lawrence Home Nursing Team Adults England South Central 28,758
    Lewis-Manning Hospice Care (Poole) Adults England South West 146,139
    Lindsey Lodge Hospice (Scunthorpe) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 233,137
    Longfield (Minchinhampton) Adults England South West 150,687
    LOROS Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice (Leicester) Adults England East Midlands 908,253
    Marie Curie (Head office) (LONDON) Adults National National 3,741,578
    Martin House (WETHERBY) Children England Yorkshire And Humberside 435,788
    Mary Ann Evans Hospice (Nuneaton) Adults England West Midlands 111,447
    Mary Stevens Hospice (STOURBRIDGE) Adults England West Midlands 249,600
    Mountbatten Isle of Wight (NEWPORT) Adults England South Central 995,867
    Naomi House and Jacksplace Children’s Hospice (Winchester) Children England South Central 363,155
    Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice (Barnet) Children England London 343,815
    North Devon Hospice (Barnstaple) Adults England South West 309,979
    North London Hospice (London) Adults England London 849,842
    Saint Michael’s Hospice (HARROGATE) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 419,864
    Nottinghamshire Hospice (NOTTINGHAM) Adults England East Midlands 216,116
    Oakhaven Hospice (LYMINGTON) Adults England South Central 469,395
    Overgate Hospice (Elland) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 251,077
    Pendleside Hospice (Burnley) Adults England North West 285,768
    Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice (FARNHAM) Adults England South East Coast 827,194
    Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent (Canterbury) Adults England South East Coast 872,396
    Primrose Hospice (Bromsgrove) Adults England West Midlands 86,956
    Princess Alice Hospice (Esher ) Adults England South East Coast 792,957
    Priscilla Bacon Hospice Care Ltd Adults England East Of England 11,537
    Prospect Hospice (Wroughton) Adults England South West 380,937
    Queenscourt Hospice (SOUTHPORT) Adults England North West 411,471
    Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People (Loughborough) Children England East Midlands 433,026
    Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care (WATFORD) Both England East Of England 835,737
    Richard House Children’s Hospice (London) Children England London 257,538
    Rosemary Foundation – Hospice at Home (PETERSFIELD) Adults England South Central 51,690
    Rossendale Hospice (Rawtenstall) Adults England North West 75,687
    Rotherham Hospice (ROTHERHAM) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 363,202
    Rowcroft – The Torbay and South Devon Hospice (Toruqay) Adults England South West 474,903
    Royal Trinity Hospice (London) Adults England London 954,730
    Saint Catherine’s Hospice (Scarborough) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 313,138
    Saint Francis Hospice (Havering-Atte-Bower) Adults England London 573,393
    Severn Hospice (Shrewsbury) Adults England West Midlands 688,781
    Shipston Home Nursing (Shipston-on-Stour) Adults England West Midlands 30,618
    Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (Hampton) Children England South East Coast 509,193
    Sidmouth Hospice at Home Adults England South West 50,777
    Sobell Hospice Charity Limited Adults England South Central 235,825
    South Bucks Hospice (HIGH WYCOMBE) Adults England South Central 57,314
    St Barnabas Hospices (WORTHING) Both England South East Coast 1,864,066
    Springhill Hospice (Rochdale) Adults England North West 335,915
    St Andrew’s Hospice (Grimsby) (Grimsby) Both England Yorkshire And Humberside 277,767
    St Ann’s Hospice (CHEADLE) Adults England North West 677,719
    St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice (Lincoln) Adults England East Midlands 709,550
    St Catherine’s Hospice (Crawley) (Crawley) Adults England South East Coast 609,426
    St Catherine’s Hospice, Lancashire (Lostock Hall, Preston) Adults England North West 500,160
    St Christopher’s Hospice (LONDON) Adults England London 1,569,819
    St Clare West Essex Hospice Care Trust (Hastingwood) Adults England East Of England 434,835
    St Cuthbert’s Hospice (DURHAM) Adults England North East 205,458
    St Elizabeth Hospice (Ipswich) Adults England East Of England 714,417
    St Gemma’s Hospice (LEEDS) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 675,424
    St Giles Hospice (LICHFIELD) Adults England West Midlands 641,379
    St Helena Hospice (COLCHESTER) Adults England East Of England 711,249
    St John’s Hospice Adults England London 440,816
    St John’s Hospice, Lancaster (Lancaster) Adults England North West 379,872
    St Joseph’s Hospice (London) (London ) Adults England London 938,909
    St Joseph’s Hospice Association (LIVERPOOL) Adults England North West 200,161
    St Leonard’s Hospice (YORK) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 426,238
    St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice (Winsford) Adults England North West 252,533
    St Luke’s Hospice (Basildon) (BASILDON) Adults England East Of England 453,446
    St Luke’s Hospice (Harrow And Brent) (Harrow) Adults England London 527,405
    St Luke’s Hospice (Sheffield) (Sheffield) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 770,529
    St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth (Plymouth) Adults England South West 665,871
    St Margaret’s Hospice (Somerset) (TAUNTON) Adults England South West 611,916
    St Mary’s Hospice (Ulverston) Adults England North West 258,538
    St Michael’s Hospice (BASINGSTOKE) Adults England South Central 258,005
    St Michael’s Hospice (Hastings & Rother) (St. Leonards-on-Sea) Adults England South East Coast 440,829
    St Michael’s Hospice (Hereford) (Hereford) Adults England West Midlands 499,423
    St Nicholas Hospice Care (Bury St Edmunds) Adults England East Of England 292,742
    St Oswald’s Hospice (Newcastle upon Tyne) Both England North East 751,441
    St Peter & St James Hospice (North Chailey ) Adults England South East Coast 234,096
    St Peter’s Hospice (Bristol) Adults England South West 753,756
    St Raphael’s Hospice (SUTTON) Adults England London 395,307
    St Richard’s Hospice (Worcester) Adults England West Midlands 512,652
    St Rocco’s Hospice (Warrington) Adults England North West 265,263
    St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Chichester) (Bosham) Adults England South East Coast 423,855
    St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) (Eastbourne ) Adults England South East Coast 537,573
    Sue Ryder ( London) Adults National National 3,750,000
    Teesside Hospice Care Foundation (Middlesbrough) Adults England North East 224,192
    Thames Hospice (Maidenhead) Adults England South Central 672,002
    The Darlington & District Hospice Movement (St Teresa’s Hospice) (Darlington) Adults England North East 230,736
    The Myton Hospices (Warwick) Adults England West Midlands 671,378
    The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House (Kings Lynn) Adults England East Of England 244,593
    The Prince of Wales Hospice (Pontefract) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 211,175
    The Rowans Hospice (Waterlooville) Adults England South Central 513,362
    The Shakespeare Hospice (Stratford Upon Avon) Adults England West Midlands 96,648
    Treetops Hospice Care (RISLEY) Adults England East Midlands 196,402
    Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services (Blackpool) Both England North West 615,213
    Tynedale Hospice at Home (Hexham) Adults England North East 47,593
    Wakefield Hospice (Ossett) Adults England Yorkshire And Humberside 235,143
    Weldmar Hospicecare (DORCHESTER) Adults England South West 525,405
    Weston Hospicecare (Weston-super-Mare) Adults England South West 214,899
    Wigan and Leigh Hospice (Wigan) Adults England North West 369,258
    Willen Hospice (MILTON KEYNES ) Adults England South Central 431,061
    Willow Wood Hospice (Ashton-under-Lyne) Adults England North West 181,350
    Willowbrook Hospice (Prescot) Adults England North West 299,610
    Wirral Hospice St John’s (Wirral) Adults England North West 393,841
    Woking & Sam Beare Hospice (WOKING) Adults England South East Coast 481,630
    Woodlands Hospice (LIVERPOOL) Adults England North West 59,820
    Zoe’s Place – Baby Hospice (Coventry) Children England West Midlands 225,490

    Updates to this page

    Published 20 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Infrastructure projects to drive jobs and growth

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Billions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects getting underway in the next few months will drive economic activity and create thousands of jobs across the country, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop say.

    The Ministers today released an infrastructure update showing $6 billion of government-funded construction is due to start between now and Christmas.

    “The projects getting underway include new roads, hospitals, schools, high-tech laboratories and other government buildings,” Nicola Willis says.

    “That means spades in the ground, jobs throughout the country and a stronger economy. 

     “Improving the quality of New Zealand’s infrastructure is critical to growing the economy and helping Kiwis with the cost of living. 

    “Good roads, schools and hospitals help business to move goods and services to market quickly and efficiently, children to learn and doctors and nurses to get patients back on their feet.”

    Chris Bishop says the projects getting underway will create thousands of employment opportunities for New Zealanders. 

    “Numbers vary according to the nature of projects, but data sourced from the Infrastructure Commission suggests each billion dollars of infrastructure investment per year equates to about 4500 jobs.

    “In total, workers are expected to start construction on $3.9 billion worth of roading projects in the next few months. They include the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway, the Melling interchange, the Waihoehoe Road upgrade, and the new Ōmanawa bridge on SH29. All will help to lift productivity by getting people and freight to their destinations quickly and safely.

    “Health projects kicking off include upgrades to Auckland City Hospital, Middlemore Hospital, and the construction of a new acute mental health unit at Hutt Valley Hospital. Construction work on the new inpatients building at the new Dunedin Hospital has also just begun.

    “Between now and the end of this year, school property projects valued at nearly $800 million will get underway across the country.

    “Other Government infrastructure projects due to start before the end of this year include a massive new state-of-the-art biosecurity facility in Auckland for the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Papakura District Court interim courthouse.

     “Importantly, this is just the start. The National Infrastructure Pipeline, managed by the Infrastructure Commission, now shows planned future projects totalling $207 billion across central government, local government and the private sector.” 

    Alongside the infrastructure update, Nicola Willis today released an update on the Government’s Infrastructure for Growth work programme. The update is the first refresh of the Going for Growth agenda launched in February to drive economic growth by backing business, improving infrastructure and skills, and removing barriers to innovation.

    The update shows that since February the Government has delivered on 14 actions to build a stronger infrastructure pipeline and drive better value for money. They include: 

    • streamlining land acquisition processes for major infrastructure projects
    • agreeing to fund more than $550 million of water, energy, Māori development and other projects through the Regional Infrastructure Fund; and
    • consulting on a draft National Infrastructure Plan due to become final by the end of the year that will give investors and businesses confidence and drive better value for money from public investment.
    • Hutt Valley Te Whare Ahuru Acute Mental Health Unit, Wellington
    • Kidz First and McIndoe Building Recladding, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland
    • Linear Accelerators Replacement, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland
    • Dunedin Hospital Sterile Services Unit, Dunedin
    • Plant Health & Environment Capability Laboratory, Auckland
    • Papakura District Court Interim Courthouse, Auckland
    • Waihoehoe Road Upgrade, Auckland
    • SH22 (Drury) Corridor Upgrade – interim works, Auckland
    • SH29 Tauriko – Omanawa Bridge – Bay of Plenty
    • SH1 Ōtaki to north of Levin, Horowhenua
    • SH2 Melling Interchange, Wellington
    • SH76 Brougham Street, Canterbury
    • Rolleston Access Improvements – Package 1, Canterbury
    • Parliamentary Library – south building and underground carpark seismic strengthening & rebuild, Wellington
    • School property projects across the country including roll growth classrooms, upgrades and redevelopments & learning support satellite classrooms, administration blocks and gymnasiums. 

    Note for editors

    The projects beginning construction include:

    This list excludes a small number of significant projects which will begin construction before the end of 2025, but cannot yet be named for a range of commercial reasons. The value of these projects is included in the $6 billion total. Announcements will be made about them in the coming weeks and months.

    The Infrastructure for Growth update is here http://www.goingforgrowth.govt.nz/

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030

    Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will pledge today (Sunday 20 July).

    Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will pledge today (Sunday 20 July). 

    Our rivers, lakes and seas will be the cleanest since records began, meaning millions of families will benefit from cleaner beaches and rivers.  

    For the first time the Government has made a pledge to cut sewage pollution with a clear target which they will be held accountable to.  

    The Government, in partnership with investors, has secured funding to rebuild the entire water network to clean up our rivers. 

    In one of the largest infrastructure projects in this country’s history, a record £104 billion is being invested to upgrade crumbling pipes and build new sewage treatment works cutting sewage pollution into rivers.  

    Over the past year, the Government has introduced a package of measures to slash pollution levels. Bills are now ringfenced to force companies to invest in upgrades and over £100 million of water fines are being spent on local clean-up projects.  

    The commitment comes as the Government vows “root and branch reform” to usher in a revolution in the water industry, ahead of the Independent Water Commission’s final report. 

    Environment Secretary Steve Reed said:  

    Families have watched their local rivers, coastlines and lakes suffer from record levels of pollution.  

    My pledge to you: the Government will halve sewage pollution from water companies by the end of the decade.

    One of the largest infrastructure projects in England’s history will clean up our rivers, lakes and seas for good.” 

     The Government has already taken decisive action to clean up England’s waterways.  

    • Record investment: with £104 billion to upgrade crumbling pipes and build sewage treatment works across the country.  
    • Ringfence customers’ bills for upgrades: customer bills earmarked for investment must now be spent on new sewage pipes and treatment works – not spent on shareholder payments or bonuses.  
    • Reinvesting company fines into local projects: with over £100million being invested into local clean-up projects in communities.  
    • Largest budget for water regulation: the Environment Agency received a record £189 million to fund hundreds of enforcement officers to inspect and prosecute polluting water companies. 
    • Polluter Pays: companies will now cover the cost of prosecutions and successful investigations into pollution incidents, enabling the regulator to hire more staff and pursue further enforcement activity.  
    • Banning wet wipes containing plastic in England: introducing legislation to reduce microplastics in our waters. 
    • The Water (Special Measures) Act: banned unfair bonuses for ten polluting water bosses this year and threatened prison sentences for law-breaking executives. 

    This package of measures will slash storm overflow spills by 50% by 2030 and halve phosphorus from treated wastewater by 2028. 

    Both contaminants choke our rivers, suffocate wildlife and destroy ecosystems. In 2024, sewage spilled into waterways for a record 3,614,428 hours.  

    Pollution levels were a decisive factor in the Government launching the Independent Water Commission last October – the largest review of the sector since privatisation.     

    Led by Sir Jon Cunliffe, the Commission’s final report will be published on Monday with recommendations on regulation, strategic frameworks and support for consumers. The Government will respond to the recommendations in Parliament on Monday.  

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    PLEDGE: 

    Environment Secretary Steve Reed’s pledge is based on:   

    • A 50% reduction in spills from storm overflows – an outlet from the public sewer that spills both sewage and rainwater into the environment – by 2030. 
    • A 50% reduction in the amount of phosphorus from water company treated wastewater entering our waterways by the end of January 2028. 
    • Work with devolved governments to ban wet wipes containing plastic across the UK. We will go further to tackle the issues caused by unflushables to reduce plastic and microplastic pollution, particularly in our waters. 
    • Continued work on pre-pipe measures, such as sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) which help to reduce pressure on the sewerage system.     
    • The start of trials by water companies of nature-based solutions, such as constructed wetlands, to investigate if they can be used in the treatment process to reduce harm.   

    STORM OVERFLOWS:     

    • There are around 14,500 storm overflows in England, which are designed to act as relief valves when the sewerage system is at risk of being overwhelmed, such as during heavy rain.    
    • The Government has required all storm overflows to have event duration monitors installed which provides information on sewage discharges. That information is published in near real time. Coverage reached 100% by the end of 2023.   
    • Today’s pledge is for a 50% cut in spills from storm overflows by the end of December 2029, based on a 2024 baseline.  
    • There was an average of 32 spills per storm overflow in 2024. 
    • The Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan (SODRP) has set stringent targets on reducing spills, including a 75% reduction in discharging into High Priority Sites, such as chalk streams by 2035.    
    • The first progress report on delivery against the SODRP targets will be published later this year and then every five years.    
    • Around 10% of existing emergency storm overflows are currently subject to permit conditions requiring Event Duration Monitors (EDM), which monitor the frequency and duration of discharges during emergency events.  
    • EDM coverage is being expanded: We have instructed water companies to install monitors at 50% of emergency overflows by 2030, and 100% of emergency overflows by 2035. 

    PHOSPHORUS:    

    • Excessive phosphorus is the most common cause of water bodies in England not achieving good ecological status, and this nutrient is a by-product of the wastewater treatment process.    
    • Excessive phosphorus and nitrogen levels in the environment can result in algal blooms, which block sunlight and can release toxins that are poisonous to fish, mammals, and birds.    
    • There is an Environment Act statutory target to reduce phosphorus loadings from treated wastewater by 80% by 2038 against a 2020 baseline.    
    • There is an interim target in the Environmental Improvement Plan of 50% by the end of January 2028. This target is part of the EIP review.   
    • Water companies in England released 8,340 tonnes of phosphorus into waterways in the baseline year of 2020.   

    SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SuDS):   

    • The Government is working to ensure that sustainable drainage systems are implemented in new developments.   
    • Effective implementation of SuDS, including their adoption and maintenance, can reduce the impact of new developments on sewers by up to 87%.   

    NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS (NbS):   

    • Nature-based solutions are increasingly being used to address water management challenges, such as flooding, drought and to treat discharges.    
    • Over the next five years, water companies will be running trials to see if they can work with natural processes and the ecosystem to reduce pollution, while also working to address leaks into the network.    
    • Constructed wetlands and wastewater treatment ponds can remove pollutants from wastewater and improve the quality before the treated water is released back into the environment.   

    DATA:   

    Updates to this page

    Published 19 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Palestinian President issues decree to hold national council elections by end of year

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    RAMALLAH, July 19 (Xinhua) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday issued a decree to hold elections for a new Palestinian National Council (PNC) by the end of 2025.

    The decree was issued following a decision by the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) at a meeting on July 17 to hold elections before the end of this year, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

    The date of the elections will be determined by the decision of the Chairman of the Executive Committee, WAFA reported.

    According to the agency, the NTC will include 350 members, two-thirds of whom will represent residents of Palestine itself, and the remaining third will represent the Palestinian diaspora abroad.

    The Executive Committee will make a decision on the formation of a preparatory committee, which will be tasked with organizing the necessary events for holding the elections, VAFA added.

    The PNS serves as the PLO parliament and includes representatives of Palestinian factions, forces, trade unions and groups both inside and outside Palestine. –0–

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