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  • University News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 14, 2025

    University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 14, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Analysis: When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery
    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, Clinical Assistant Professor of Education, Health and Behavior Studies, University of North Dakota In Kerrville, Texas, Leighton Sterling watches the rushing floodwaters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025. Eric Vryn via Getty Images News The devastating losses from the historic flooding […]

    MIL-OSI China: Telescope in world’s roof starts hunt for Big Bang’s oldest ripples
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News High on a ridge 5,250 meters above sea level in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, a new eye onto the infant universe has blinked open. Scientists at the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced Sunday that their AliCPT-1 telescope […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Tackling a $1.2 billion problem for Australian farmers using dirt-cheap crushed volcanic rock
    Source: 14 July 2025 UniSA researcher Dr Binoy Sarkar and a student spreading basalt onto crops. Cheap volcanic rock that languishes in open cut mines and quarries could transform Australia’s farming sector as a natural fertiliser, boosting crop yields and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It turns out that crushed basalt – a common […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dave Carter, Associate Professor, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Getty Images Was the recent Velvet Sundown phenomenon a great music and media hoax, a sign of things to come, or just another example of what’s already happening ? In […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Weekly injection could be life changing for Parkinson’s patients
    Source: 14 July 2025 UniSA PhD candidate Deepa Nakmode and Professor Sanjay Garg in the lab. A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson’s disease, potentially replacing the need for multiple daily tablets. Scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a long-acting […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Cycling can be 4 times more efficient than walking. A biomechanics expert explains why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anthony Blazevich, Professor of Biomechanics, Edith Cowan University You’re standing at your front door, facing a five kilometre commute to work. But you don’t have your car, and there’s no bus route. You can walk for an hour – or jump on your bicycle and arrive in […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘You become a target’: research shows why many people who experience racism don’t report it
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mario Peucker, Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University The way racism manifests itself may have changed over time, but it remains a persistent problem in Australia. The 2024 Reconciliation Barometer found a significant increase in racism against First […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Even a day off alcohol makes a difference – our timeline maps the health benefits when you stop drinking
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicole Lee, Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University d3sign/Getty Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you. These include short-term impacts such as waking up with a pounding head or anxiety, to long-term effects including […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Soaring house prices may be locking people into marriages, new research shows
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Whelan, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Sydney GAS-photo/Shutterstock House prices continued to rise across Australia in June, recent data shows. Nationally, prices have risen about 38% in the past five years. Higher housing prices are simply one contributor, albeit a very important one, to the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Can’t work out without music? Neither could the ancient Greeks and Romans
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Konstantine Panegyres, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA These days when you see people exercising, they’re usually also listening to music, whether they’re at the gym, or out jogging on the street. It makes sense, as studies have […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Police Minister Mchunu placed on leave of absence
    Source: Government of South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence with immediate effect. The President has also announced a judicial commission of inquiry – led by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga – into the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The President […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends – cascading hazards, from landslides to floods, are upending risk models
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Robert Shrock Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: NEWS: Sanders: ‘No, Mr. President. Climate Change is Not a Hoax’
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders BURLINGTON, Vt., July 13 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement: In the midst of everything else going on, it’s easy to ignore the extraordinary planetary crisis we face from climate change. But we just can’t allow ourselves to do […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Canada’s proposed east-west energy corridors should prioritize clean energy
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Andy Hira, Professor of Political Science, Simon Fraser University Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made establishing east-west energy corridors a priority for Canada. He suggested that such corridors would include new oil and natural gas pipelines, designed to reduce dependence on the United States. Energy and Natural […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Want more orgasms? Choose a woman partner
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Caroline Pukall, Professor, Department of Psychology, Queen’s University, Ontario Being partnered with a woman is associated with an orgasm advantage. (Pexels/Cottonbro) The orgasm gap — the consistent finding that men who have sex with women have more frequent orgasms than women who have sex with men — has […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Oil funds for ‘Big Push’ will be efficiently used, Mahama tells Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC)
    Source: APO . President John Dramani Mahama has assured members of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) that oil revenues earmarked for his proposed $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure initiative will be efficiently disbursed and managed. The President gave the assurance during a courtesy call by the PIAC members. Led by its Chairman, Mr […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Mahama inaugurates committee for University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) transfer to University of Ghana
    Source: APO . President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a committee tasked with overseeing the transfer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Ministry of Health to the University of Ghana. The inauguration fulfils a key commitment by President Mahama to strengthen the links between the nation’s leading teaching hospital and its […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Guineafowl can outsmart extreme temperatures: we spent a year finding out how
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Johann van Niekerk, Doctor, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa Have you ever wondered how wild birds cope with baking hot afternoons and freezing cold mornings? Our new study has taken a close look at one of Africa’s most familiar birds – the helmeted guineafowl – […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Guineafowl can outsmart extreme temperatures: we spent a year finding out how
    Source: The Conversation – Africa (2) – By Johann van Niekerk, Doctor, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa Have you ever wondered how wild birds cope with baking hot afternoons and freezing cold mornings? Our new study has taken a close look at one of Africa’s most familiar birds – the helmeted guineafowl […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chen continues giant-killing run at WTT US Smash
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Chen Yi continued her giant-killing spree, defeating more favored teammate Kuai Man to reach the women’s singles final in the WTT US Smash in Las Vegas on Saturday. The unseeded 20-year-old from the southeastern province of Zhejiang, who had eliminated China’s world No. 1 and […]

    July 14, 2025

  • Analysis – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 14, 2025

    Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 14, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Analysis: When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery
    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, Clinical Assistant Professor of Education, Health and Behavior Studies, University of North Dakota In Kerrville, Texas, Leighton Sterling watches the rushing floodwaters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025. Eric Vryn via Getty Images News The devastating losses from the historic flooding […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dave Carter, Associate Professor, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Getty Images Was the recent Velvet Sundown phenomenon a great music and media hoax, a sign of things to come, or just another example of what’s already happening ? In […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Cycling can be 4 times more efficient than walking. A biomechanics expert explains why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anthony Blazevich, Professor of Biomechanics, Edith Cowan University You’re standing at your front door, facing a five kilometre commute to work. But you don’t have your car, and there’s no bus route. You can walk for an hour – or jump on your bicycle and arrive in […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘You become a target’: research shows why many people who experience racism don’t report it
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mario Peucker, Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University The way racism manifests itself may have changed over time, but it remains a persistent problem in Australia. The 2024 Reconciliation Barometer found a significant increase in racism against First […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Even a day off alcohol makes a difference – our timeline maps the health benefits when you stop drinking
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicole Lee, Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University d3sign/Getty Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you. These include short-term impacts such as waking up with a pounding head or anxiety, to long-term effects including […]

    MIL-Evening Report: What’s happened to Australia’s green hydrogen dream? Here are 5 reasons the industry has floundered
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alison Reeve, Program Director, Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute An official from German energy supplier Eon with Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest after inking a deal in 2022 to supply green hydrogen from Australia to Germany. Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images As the world looks for […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Can’t work out without music? Neither could the ancient Greeks and Romans
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Konstantine Panegyres, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA These days when you see people exercising, they’re usually also listening to music, whether they’re at the gym, or out jogging on the street. It makes sense, as studies have […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Soaring house prices may be locking people into marriages, new research shows
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Whelan, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Sydney GAS-photo/Shutterstock House prices continued to rise across Australia in June, recent data shows. Nationally, prices have risen about 38% in the past five years. Higher housing prices are simply one contributor, albeit a very important one, to the […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends – cascading hazards, from landslides to floods, are upending risk models
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Robert Shrock Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. […]

    MIL-Evening Report: The Bradbury Group features Palestinian journalist Yousef Aljamal, Middle East report and political panel
    Asia Pacific Report In the new weekly political podcast, The Bradbury Group, last night presenter Martyn Bradbury talked with visiting Palestinian journalist Dr Yousef Aljamal. They assess the current situation in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and what New Zealand should be doing. As Bradbury, publisher of The Daily Blog, notes, “Fourth Estate public broadcasting […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Author David Robie tells of outrage over sinking of the Rainbow Warrior 40 years ago
    RNZ News Nights Tomorrow marks 40 years since the bombing and sinking of the Rainbow Warrior — a moment that changed the course of New Zealand’s history and reshaped how we saw ourselves on the world stage. Two French agents planted two explosives on the ship, then just before midnight, explosions ripped through the hull […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Lemurs can help save Madagascan forests, but first we need to protect them
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Colombe Nirina Sehenomalala, PhD candidate, Anthropology, Université de Montréal Most people’s encounters with lemurs have occurred through their representations in popular children’s media, like Zoboomafoo or Madagascar. However, most people don’t know that lemurs play an important role in forest renewal and that they’re currently in grave danger […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Canada’s proposed east-west energy corridors should prioritize clean energy
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Andy Hira, Professor of Political Science, Simon Fraser University Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made establishing east-west energy corridors a priority for Canada. He suggested that such corridors would include new oil and natural gas pipelines, designed to reduce dependence on the United States. Energy and Natural […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Want more orgasms? Choose a woman partner
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Caroline Pukall, Professor, Department of Psychology, Queen’s University, Ontario Being partnered with a woman is associated with an orgasm advantage. (Pexels/Cottonbro) The orgasm gap — the consistent finding that men who have sex with women have more frequent orgasms than women who have sex with men — has […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Not just a few bad apples: The Canadian Armed Forces has a nagging far-right problem
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Stéphane Leman-Langlois, Professor, School of Social Work and Criminology, Université Laval The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is making headlines. But not, as they probably hoped, for the renewed recruiting efforts they’re about to launch. Instead, they are once again confounded by a far-right scandal. The latest episode is […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Guineafowl can outsmart extreme temperatures: we spent a year finding out how
    Source: The Conversation – Africa (2) – By Johann van Niekerk, Doctor, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa Have you ever wondered how wild birds cope with baking hot afternoons and freezing cold mornings? Our new study has taken a close look at one of Africa’s most familiar birds – the helmeted guineafowl […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Indonesia plans to rewrite its national history: A return to an incomplete narrative?
    Source: The Conversation – Indonesia – By Adrian Perkasa, Peneliti Pascadoktoral, Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies Indonesia’s plan to rewrite its official national history was initially met with positive responses, particularly for its goal of better serving the younger generation. But the project to reshape the country’s mainstream historical narrative soon […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 13, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 13, 2025. New Caledonia’s political parties commit to ‘historic’ statehood dealBy Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia’s pro-and-anti-independence parties have committed to an “historic” deal over the future political status of the French Pacific territory, which is […]

    July 14, 2025

  • Technology – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 14, 2025

    Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 14, 2025

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Effective advocacy in privacy
    Source: Privacy Commissioner This guidance is intended for advocates who aren’t lawyers but who are representing people in their privacy concerns. Access to personal information Tailoring your access request will make it more likely you’ll get relevant information without delay. Access requests can take time for an agency to deal with, so we recommend making […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dave Carter, Associate Professor, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Getty Images Was the recent Velvet Sundown phenomenon a great music and media hoax, a sign of things to come, or just another example of what’s already happening ? In […]

    MIL-OSI: BAY Miner Unveils Cutting-Edge Cloud Mining Platform for BTC, ETH, DOGE and More
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Francisco, California, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global crypto market is evolving rapidly. Investors everywhere are chasing smarter, greener, and more stable ways to grow their portfolios. BAY Miner steps forward with a major breakthrough, unveiling a next-generation cloud mining platform designed for today’s realities. Whether you’re looking to […]

    MIL-OSI: SunnyMining Launches Free Mobile Cloud Mining App, Allowing Everyone to Easily Earn BTC and XRP Passive Income With Zero Threshold
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the cryptocurrency market continues to heat up, leading digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) have once again captured global investors’ attention. At the same time, the question remains: how can everyday users easily join this wave and earn steady […]

    MIL-OSI: Opening a new era of cloud mining: ALL4Mining opens up smart income channels for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP)
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the global regulatory environment becomes clearer, cryptocurrencies are entering a rapid development stage. ALL4 Mining, a compliant cloud mining platform headquartered in the UK, has officially launched a new AI smart mining system that supports a variety of mainstream digital assets such […]

    MIL-OSI: Smart mining, easy harvest: mining mainstream cryptocurrencies with DRML Miner
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DRML Miner‘s AI mining technology does make cryptocurrency mining more convenient and efficient. This technology allows users to easily mine multiple cryptocurrencies, including XRP, BTC, ETH, DOGE, and USDC, without the need for complex hardware setup. This is a great option for many […]

    MIL-OSI: JAMining Launches New XRP Cloud Mining Contracts as Token Hits $2.81—Trade or Mine in 2025’s Turning Point?
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, UK, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With XRP trading at $2.81 and market optimism climbing, UK-based cloud mining pioneer JAMining today officially launched its new generation of XRP cloud mining contracts. This release marks a strategic expansion of JAMining’s AI-based platform, giving users a frictionless way to earn XRP daily—without hardware, […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/PHILIPPINES – Online gambling is a “public health crisis that destroys society”: Bishops call for it to be declared illegal
    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Freepik Manila (Agenzia Fides) – In the gambling addiction treatment centers run by Caritas, Catholic organizations, and communities in the Philippines, the number of cases of online gambling addiction is increasing, a trend fueled by the boom in betting apps on cell phones and mobile devices. The Philippine Church […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP to $5? PFMCrypto Launches XRP Mining Contract with Daily Returns for All Holders
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After nearly four years of legal proceedings, Ripple has officially concluded its long-running dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by agreeing to pay a $125 million fine and dropping all ongoing appeals. With legal uncertainty finally resolved, investor confidence in […]

    MIL-OSI: PaladinMining Undergoes Massive Accumulation Supporting Bitcoin to Mark Historic Leap Surpassing $119K
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, UK, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There are dozens of well-known cryptocurrencies making fortunes for individuals, but none can rise higher than Bitcoin (BTC). Recently, the king of the crypto market has smashed all its previous records, surging to a new all-time high of $119,000. The massive accumulation and strong […]

    MIL-OSI: Onefxclub info Offers Live Signals For Informed Financial Decision Making
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TASMANIA, Australia, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Onefxclub.info, a financial support company focused on helping people make informed decisions in their day-to-day financial activities, has introduced live signals as part of its growing suite of services. The addition of this feature aims to provide users with better clarity and timely financial […]

    MIL-OSI: Find Mining App Officially Launches on Google Play, Allowing Users to Start Cloud Mining for Free and Easily Mine Bitcoin and Dogecoin
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Find Mining, a global leader in green cloud mining, announced today that its official mobile application is now available on Google Play. This launch marks another major milestone in the company’s strategy to build an inclusive, accessible computing infrastructure for the digital economy. The […]

    MIL-OSI: A Large Influx of XRP Holders Joins BJMINING, On-Chain Earnings Surge by 300%
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Washington, D.C, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the XRP market experiences extreme turbulence, a growing number of investors are turning to alternative avenues for stable asset growth. Since early July, BJMINING has seen a 215% increase in new user registrations from XRP holders, with over 60% citing technical analysis warnings […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area (with photos)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region      The Working Group on Patriotic Education (WGPE) under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee organised a two-day exchange tour to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) on July 12 and 13. Led by the Convenor of the WGPE, Dr Starry Lee, together with […]

    SpaceX to invest $2 billion in Musk’s xAI startup, WSJ reports
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) SpaceX has committed $2 billion to xAI as part of a $5 billion equity round, deepening the ties between tech billionaire Elon Musk’s ventures as his artificial intelligence startup races to compete with rival OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. The investment follows xAI’s […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Agriculture lifts Brazilian live poultry and poultry products restrictions
    Source: Government of South Africa Import restrictions on live poultry and poultry products from Brazil have been lifted. This after what the Department of Agriculture describes as “extensive engagements” between South African and Brazilian veterinary authorities. “This follows the confirmation that the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [HPAI], first detected on 15 May 2025 […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Launches Final Presale Phase with Surprise Price Rollback
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the presale in its final phase, Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) has emerged as a powerful entrant in the digital asset space—offering retail investors one last opportunity to participate before its upcoming exchange launch. In a surprise move, the project has announced a short-lived price […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Backing British Industry: Government launches £2.5bn DRIVE35 programme to power UK auto investment and jobs
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Backing British Industry: Government launches £2.5bn DRIVE35 programme to power UK auto investment and jobs UK auto firms will benefit from a £2.5 billion commitment over the next decade that will support thousands of jobs and help ensure the UK remains at the forefront of […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin jumps to all-time high due to demand from institutional investors. DRML Mine launches contract mining, doubles profits!
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin rose to a record high on Friday, driven by demand from institutional investors and crypto-friendly policies from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, surged to a high of $117,581.10 during Asian trading on Friday, bringing its year-to-date gain […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: World’s most powerful floating direct drive wind turbine installed in 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 13 (Xinhua) — China has made a major breakthrough in clean energy technology with the […]

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: North-South Motorway clear after truck rollover at Dry Creek

    Source: New South Wales – News

    The North-South Motorway has reopened after a semi-trailer rolled at Dry Creek on Sunday evening.

    About 5.15pm on Sunday 13 July, police and emergency services were called to the interchange of the Port River expressway and North-South motorway following reports that a truck carrying flour had rolled.

    The driver, a 26-year-old man from Victoria, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  He has been issued with a 12-month instant loss of licence for dangerous driving.

    The ramp for Port River Expressway eastbound traffic to head southbound on the North-South Motorway was closed until about 10am this morning while the truck was towed and the roadway cleaned.

    The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

    Anyone who was a witness or has dashcam of the crash can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

    MIL OSI News –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Diesel spill, Wellington

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Wellington motorists are advised to take extra care around the city centre, Miramar, and towards Kaiwharawhara, after a large amount of diesel leaked from a truck.

    Clean up in affected areas has been organised but will take some time.

    Delays can be expected and Police would like to thank motorists for their paitence.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: UPDATE: State Highway 6 Rocks Road closure to continue in Nelson

    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

    Monday 14 July 11:58am

    State Highway 6 Rocks Road is expected to remain closed to traffic for at least the next two days.

    Rob Service, System Manager Nelson/Tasman, says further inspections of the site were completed this morning.

    “Geotechnical investigations confirm that heavy rain has created another unstable wedge of soil, with vegetation and rocks hanging above the highway. Pieces of debris are continuing to fall intermittently.”

    “Our contractors have begun sluicing to remove the debris, which is being collected and removed at the base of the slip,” Mr. Service says.

    Because of the ongoing risk to the public, Mr. Service says State Highway 6 must remain closed between Bisley Avenue and Richardson Street.

    “We ask that everyone—drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians—obey the road closure while work to fix the slip continues. At this stage, we do not expect to have SH6 Rocks Road open before Thursday.”

    Drivers and residents can expect ongoing travel delays and congestion while the closure remains in place – particularly during peak commuting times. People are encouraged to factor this into their travel plans.

    Sunday 13 July 5:56pm

    Work continues in Nelson and Tasman to restore the region’s critical state highway links.

    Nelson’s link to Murchison and the West Coast was restored this afternoon with the reopening of State Highway 6 between Belgrove and Kohatu.

    Work to reopen State Highway 6 at Rocks Road continues.

    SH6 Rocks Road

    Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island/Top of the South, says the situation with Rocks Road is serious.

    “We have had crews up assessing the site, removing the material, and monitoring earth movement over the weekend.”

    “This has shown that, for safety reasons, State Highway 6 Rocks Road must remain closed,” Mr Owen says.

    Slip site, SH6 Rocks Road

    Mr Owen says NZTA/Waka Kotahi will continue to work with Civil Defence and the Nelson City Council on the matter

    “We will work together to develop a solution, and we will do this as quickly as possible.”

    “However, it does mean the road closure must remain in place until further notice. There is a clear and present risk to public safety, which must be carefully managed,” Mr Owen says.

    The closure will have a significant impact on traffic flows in and out of the city and Mr Owen warns drivers must be ready for it.

    “Thousands of vehicles use this route daily, shifting them on to the detour route on Waimea Road will create congestion and delays – especially during morning and afternoon rush hours. We also ask that drivers use Waimea Road as the detour and avoid using smaller residential streets.”

    “People need to be ready for this and plan their travel accordingly. If you can use public transport to get to work or delay your trip in and out of the city, please do so. This will help reduce pressure on the network,” Mr Owen says.

    He also asks that the public respect the closure points in place.

    “They are there to keep the public safe. Falling material has a very real potential to badly hurt or even kill you. Please stay clear while we work to reopen the road.”

    Mr Owen says steps are in place ensure access to local businesses is available.

    “They need to keep operating, which is why we have soft closure is in place at the intersection of Russell Street. People can get to these businesses and shops – we just ask no-one travel between Bisley Avenue and Richardson Street.”

    SH6 Belgrove to Kohatu

    Mr Owen says contractors made fantastic progress to reopen this section of State Highway 6, earlier today.

    “It wasn’t just heavy rain that hammered the region over Friday and into Saturday, wind was a major problem too.”

    “Hundreds of trees were brought down along this section of State Highway 6, and it has been an immense job to get them cleared, as well as tackle slips, rockfalls, and washouts. It also means the transport link between Nelson and the West Coast is restored,” Mr Owen says.

    Treefalls, SH6 Belgrove – Kohatu

    He says the other good news is that the stop bank built at Kohatu after the Motueka River breached its banks two weeks ago has held up well.

    “This area was particularly hard hit just two weeks ago and it’s great to see the protection put in place worked.”

    Stopbank by SH6, Kohatu

    General advice

    All other state highways are open, but it is not business as usual on the roads or for driving.

    In Marlborough, State Highway 63, Korere-Tophouse Road to Waihopai Valley Road remains restricted to residents and essential travel only.

    State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill, while open to light and heavy vehicles, has suffered slip and washout damage and extra care and time is needed when travelling this route. It is vulnerable to further disruptions and possible closure.

    Across the network, because of weather damage, drivers must drive to the conditions and take extreme care when travelling. There remains an ongoing risk of slips, rock and tree falls, and the potential for further road closures. These may happen at short notice.

    Road users can expect to encounter multiple road work and repair sites across the region and must allow extra time for their journeys.

    Please follow all traffic management and temporary speed limits in place. They are there to keep the public and work crews safe.

    More information

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    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Effective advocacy in privacy

    Source: Privacy Commissioner

    This guidance is intended for advocates who aren’t lawyers but who are representing people in their privacy concerns.

    Access to personal information

    Tailoring your access request will make it more likely you’ll get relevant information without delay.

    Access requests can take time for an agency to deal with, so we recommend making a request for specific documents if that is what your client wants. This should be the quickest way to get a response at no charge. If you can’t do that, then we suggest you ask for the information within scope of what you want (limit this to within a period of time or make it about an issue). You cannot impose your own timeframe on an agency. The agency is required to respond to you in 20 working days and make a decision, but that does not mean they will always be able to provide the information at the same time.

    We encourage you to be pragmatic and focus on solutions. If you ask for a long meandering or highly specific list that can be a problem. Koso v MBIE (opens to PDF, 133KB) is a good example of this. 

    Either be specific, “I want the emails between these people between these dates” or broad, “all personal information held about X between these dates.”  

    If you ask for “everything held” where there is going to be a search through a lot of information that isn’t personal to the requester, but has their name on it (for example an employee/employer request for all emails) that might mean any personal information is not readily retrievable and the request could be refused. The case note ‘Academic denied request for 12,000 work emails‘ is a good example of this.

    If you need the information urgently, explain to the agency why are making your request urgent, so that the agency can take this into account (as outlined in Koso v MBIE (opens to PDF, 133KB)).

    If you need the information for another process (for example the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) or court proceedings) then use that process. The Privacy Commissioner’s processes can’t align with other agencies’ timeframes and you could be entitled to different (potentially broader) information, and different assessments will apply (see ERA power to order docs/info under s160). 

    You can only request information about your client. Policy documents, information about a redundancy etc. might be information you could or should be given access to as an employee, but it is not information you are entitled to request under IPP6, unless it contains personal information.

    If you don’t get a response, follow up with the agency. We have a small number of investigators and if you can potentially solve the issue for the person you’re representing by sending an email, we would expect you to do so in the first instance. This will also help us assess your complaint if you have made efforts to follow up and have still had no response.

    Information missing

    We don’t know what’s missing or should be held by an agency. We have limited investigative resources to ask an agency ‘are you sure that’s everything’ so if you haven’t got all the information your client is expecting to receive, then we need to see some evidence we can base an investigation on. For example, is there a reference in an email to a discussion/meeting/attachment that you’ve not received, or are you aware of further correspondence for some other reason?

    Other privacy complaints

    Tell the agency what you want to resolve your privacy concern. If you have emailed the agency saying “respond by X date or I will file a complaint with OPC” doesn’t mean we can investigate your complaint. Explain to that agency what it can do to resolve the concerns you have raised. An investigation by our Office is not a “resolution” that the agency can provide to you. 

    Read more about our approach to settling privacy complaints.

    We understand that privacy might only be a small part of a broader dispute. Please be ready to explain your privacy complaint in a simple and brief way. 

    Professionalism/courtesy

    Resolving complaints can be hard work for everyone involved, and it is important that everyone remains civil towards each other. OPC has developed a Service Charter setting out the way we will work with people, and what we expect in terms of behaviour.  

    We understand that you want to provide advocacy for your client, but ours is not an adversarial process. We see people get better results when they come to us with reasonable and realistic expectations. Remember that your behaviour could affect your client’s ability to engage with the agency, and access our process.

    If your correspondence with us or the agency is rude, abusive, or threatening, we may not be able to accept your complaint.  

    Contacting us

    We cannot communicate with you on behalf of someone else without a signed authority form (opens to PDF, 116KB).

    When you get in contact with us, it’s more important to show us the important documents than it is to explain all of the background. We need to see some evidence of what you’re raising concerns about. This could include a copy of the information request, your complaint to the agency, any response received from it, and evidence that you’ve followed up or explained the outstanding concerns to the agency. If you include all of the relevant information from the outset, you will get a response more quickly. 

    We recommend identifying the key questions or issues and then explaining your position on each one. You should list the key facts that support your answer in a way that specific and clear. 

    We recommend that you don’t use AI to make your complaint. Read our information about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to work with us. 

    There are a number of reasons that we may decide not to investigate a complaint. For example it happened more than 12 months ago, or there haven’t been reasonable efforts to resolve the complaint with the agency first. We also have a discretion not to investigate if it is not necessary in the circumstances. Read more about why we might not investigate. 

    Thank you to Robin Arthur of the ERA for the inspiration to create this document. Robin’s good work is also relevant and can be read on their website (opens to PDF, 124KB). 

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Historic day for equality as plasma donation rules change

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening.

    Released 14/07/2025

    The ACT Government has today welcomed the lifting of restrictions on plasma donations, with gay and bisexual men and transgender women now eligible to donate plasma under new inclusive rules.

    From today, most sexual activity-based deferrals that previously excluded many LGBTIQA+ people from donating plasma will be removed, a milestone moment in the journey toward equity in Australia’s healthcare system.

    Lifeblood has also been progressing changes to blood donation eligibility, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approving a submission to remove gender-based sexual activity rules for blood and platelets, expected next year.

    Chris Steel MLA, a long-time advocate for blood donation reform, will mark the occasion by donating plasma at the Lifeblood’s Civic Donor Centre.

    “Today we are no longer being treated differently because of who we are or who we love,” Minister Steel said.

    “Like thousands of other Australians, the LGBTIQIA+ community have been ready and willing to roll up our sleeves to safely contribute to the blood supply, and now we can.

    “This is a win for equality, for evidence-based policy, and for public health.

    “I hope these changes encourage everyone who can to consider donating.”

    Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith said the change comes at a critical time for Australia’s health system.

    “Plasma is the most in-demand blood product in the country, with rising demand for lifesaving treatments across Australia,” Minister Stephen-Smith said.

    “Opening up donation to more Australians not only strengthens the blood and plasma supply, it also sends a strong signal that our donation system is based on safety, science and fairness.”

    “This change reflects the ACT Government’s longstanding commitment to inclusion and health equity, and I commend Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and the Therapeutic Goods Administration for delivering this important reform.”

    Canberra is also leading the way when it comes to plasma donation. On a per capita basis, Canberra’s plasma donors are the most generous in the country, ahead of every other capital city.

    Today’s change means people previously excluded from plasma donation, including gay and bisexual men, sex workers, people on PrEP, and more, can now donate, provided they meet standard eligibility criteria.

    These changes are expected to allow an additional 24,000 Australians to donate and enable 95,000 more plasma donations every year.

    Australians are encouraged to consider donating plasma. To check eligibility or book a donation, visit www.lifeblood.com.au or call 13 14 95.

    – Statement ends –

    Chris Steel, MLA | Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA | Media Releases

    «ACT Government Media Releases | «Minister Media Releases

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery

    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, Clinical Assistant Professor of Education, Health and Behavior Studies, University of North Dakota

    In Kerrville, Texas, Leighton Sterling watches the rushing floodwaters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025. Eric Vryn via Getty Images News

    The devastating losses from the historic flooding in Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, are still coming into grim focus, with 121 deaths confirmed and more than 100 still missing as of July 10.

    As emergency responders focus on clearing debris and searching for victims, a less visible and slower disaster has been unfolding: the need for ongoing mental health support long after headlines fade.

    This phase is no less critical than restoring power or rebuilding bridges. Disasters destabilize emotional well-being, leaving distress, prolonged recovery and long-term impacts in their wake long after the event is over.

    Without sustained emotional support, people and communities face heightened risks of prolonged trauma and stalled recovery.

    As an educator and practitioner focused on disability and rehabilitation, I explore the intersection of disaster recovery and the impact of disasters on mental health. Both my research and that of others underscore the vital importance of support systems that not only help people cope in the immediate aftermath of a disaster but also facilitate long-term healing over the months and years that follow – especially for vulnerable populations like children, older adults and people with disabilities.

    The emotional toll of disasters

    Natural disasters disrupt routines, displace families and challenge people’s sense of control and security. In the immediate aftermath, survivors often experience shock, grief, anxiety and sleep disturbances. Often these symptoms may evolve into chronic stress, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or a combination of these conditions.

    A 2022 study found that Texans who experienced two or more disasters within a five-year span had significantly poorer mental health, as reflected by lower scores on standardized psychological assessments, which highlights the cumulative toll repeated disasters can have on mental well-being.

    After Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans in 2005, nearly a third of survivors continued to experience poor mental health years later.

    And reports following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017 revealed surging rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in areas where services remained unavailable for extended periods of time.

    There are actionable ways to make a difference in the recovery process.

    Strained recovery systems

    Disaster response understandably focuses on immediate needs like rescue operations, providing post-disaster housing and repairing damaged infrastructure. In addition, short-term mental health supports such as mobile health clinics are often provided in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.

    However, although emergency services are deployed quickly after a disaster, long-term mental health support is often delayed or under-resourced, leaving many people without continued care during the recovery period, especially in remote or rural communities, exposing deep structural gaps in how recovery systems are designed.

    One year after Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas in 2017, more than 90% of Gulf Coast residents reported ongoing stress related to housing instability, financial hardship or displacement. Yet less than 10% of people stated that they or someone in their household had used mental health services following the disaster.

    Hurricane Helene in 2024 similarly tested the resilience of rural mental health networks in western North Carolina. The storm damaged roads and bridges, schools and even local clinics.

    This prompted a news organization, North Carolina Health News, to warn of rising “trauma, stress and isolation” among residents as providers scrambled to offer free counseling despite legal barriers stemming from licensing requirements to provide counseling across state borders. State health officials activated community crisis centers and helplines, while mobile mental health teams were dispatched from Tennessee to help those impacted by the disaster. However, state representatives stressed that without long-term investment, these critical supports risk being one-off responses.

    These events serve as a powerful reminder that while roads and buildings can often be restored quickly, emotional recovery is a slower, more complex process. Truly rebuilding requires treating mental health with the same urgency as physical infrastructure. This requires investing in strong mental health recovery systems, supporting local clinics, sustaining provider networks and integrating emotional care into recovery plans from the start.

    In Hunt, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to volunteers and community members during a news conference on July 8, 2025.
    Brandon Bell via Getty Images News

    Finding mental health support following a disaster

    Lessons learned from previous disasters and an abundance of research show how sustained mental health supports can help people recover and build resilience.

    These six lessons are particularly helpful for finding needed mental health support following a disaster:

    • If you’re feeling overwhelmed after a disaster, you’re not alone, and help is available. Free and confidential support is offered through resources like the Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746), which connects you to trained counselors 24/7.

    • Many communities offer local mental health crisis lines or walk-in centers that remain active well after the disaster passes. Check your county or state health department’s website for updated listings and information.

    • Even if physical offices are closed, many clinics now offer virtual counseling or can connect you with therapists and medication refills remotely. If you’ve seen someone before, ask if they’re still available by phone or video.

    • After major disasters, states often deploy mobile health clinics that include mental health services to shelters, churches or schools. These temporary services are free and open to the public.

    • If someone you care about is struggling, help them connect with resources in the community. Share hotline numbers, offer to help make an appointment or just let them know it’s OK to ask for support. Many people don’t realize that help is available, or they think it’s only for more “serious” problems. It’s not.

    • Mental health support doesn’t always arrive right away. Keep an eye on local news, school updates or health department alerts for new services that may become available in the weeks or months after a disaster.

    Disasters don’t just damage buildings; they disrupt lives in lasting ways.

    While emotional recovery takes time, support is available. Staying informed and sharing resources with others can help ensure that the road to recovery isn’t traveled alone.

    Lee Ann Rawlins Williams does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery – https://theconversation.com/when-disasters-fall-out-of-the-public-eye-survivors-continue-to-suffer-a-rehabilitation-professional-explains-how-sustained-mental-health-support-is-critical-to-recovery-260781

    MIL OSI Analysis –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Analysis: When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery

    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, Clinical Assistant Professor of Education, Health and Behavior Studies, University of North Dakota

    In Kerrville, Texas, Leighton Sterling watches the rushing floodwaters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025. Eric Vryn via Getty Images News

    The devastating losses from the historic flooding in Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, are still coming into grim focus, with 121 deaths confirmed and more than 100 still missing as of July 10.

    As emergency responders focus on clearing debris and searching for victims, a less visible and slower disaster has been unfolding: the need for ongoing mental health support long after headlines fade.

    This phase is no less critical than restoring power or rebuilding bridges. Disasters destabilize emotional well-being, leaving distress, prolonged recovery and long-term impacts in their wake long after the event is over.

    Without sustained emotional support, people and communities face heightened risks of prolonged trauma and stalled recovery.

    As an educator and practitioner focused on disability and rehabilitation, I explore the intersection of disaster recovery and the impact of disasters on mental health. Both my research and that of others underscore the vital importance of support systems that not only help people cope in the immediate aftermath of a disaster but also facilitate long-term healing over the months and years that follow – especially for vulnerable populations like children, older adults and people with disabilities.

    The emotional toll of disasters

    Natural disasters disrupt routines, displace families and challenge people’s sense of control and security. In the immediate aftermath, survivors often experience shock, grief, anxiety and sleep disturbances. Often these symptoms may evolve into chronic stress, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or a combination of these conditions.

    A 2022 study found that Texans who experienced two or more disasters within a five-year span had significantly poorer mental health, as reflected by lower scores on standardized psychological assessments, which highlights the cumulative toll repeated disasters can have on mental well-being.

    After Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans in 2005, nearly a third of survivors continued to experience poor mental health years later.

    And reports following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017 revealed surging rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in areas where services remained unavailable for extended periods of time.

    There are actionable ways to make a difference in the recovery process.

    Strained recovery systems

    Disaster response understandably focuses on immediate needs like rescue operations, providing post-disaster housing and repairing damaged infrastructure. In addition, short-term mental health supports such as mobile health clinics are often provided in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.

    However, although emergency services are deployed quickly after a disaster, long-term mental health support is often delayed or under-resourced, leaving many people without continued care during the recovery period, especially in remote or rural communities, exposing deep structural gaps in how recovery systems are designed.

    One year after Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas in 2017, more than 90% of Gulf Coast residents reported ongoing stress related to housing instability, financial hardship or displacement. Yet less than 10% of people stated that they or someone in their household had used mental health services following the disaster.

    Hurricane Helene in 2024 similarly tested the resilience of rural mental health networks in western North Carolina. The storm damaged roads and bridges, schools and even local clinics.

    This prompted a news organization, North Carolina Health News, to warn of rising “trauma, stress and isolation” among residents as providers scrambled to offer free counseling despite legal barriers stemming from licensing requirements to provide counseling across state borders. State health officials activated community crisis centers and helplines, while mobile mental health teams were dispatched from Tennessee to help those impacted by the disaster. However, state representatives stressed that without long-term investment, these critical supports risk being one-off responses.

    These events serve as a powerful reminder that while roads and buildings can often be restored quickly, emotional recovery is a slower, more complex process. Truly rebuilding requires treating mental health with the same urgency as physical infrastructure. This requires investing in strong mental health recovery systems, supporting local clinics, sustaining provider networks and integrating emotional care into recovery plans from the start.

    In Hunt, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to volunteers and community members during a news conference on July 8, 2025.
    Brandon Bell via Getty Images News

    Finding mental health support following a disaster

    Lessons learned from previous disasters and an abundance of research show how sustained mental health supports can help people recover and build resilience.

    These six lessons are particularly helpful for finding needed mental health support following a disaster:

    • If you’re feeling overwhelmed after a disaster, you’re not alone, and help is available. Free and confidential support is offered through resources like the Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746), which connects you to trained counselors 24/7.

    • Many communities offer local mental health crisis lines or walk-in centers that remain active well after the disaster passes. Check your county or state health department’s website for updated listings and information.

    • Even if physical offices are closed, many clinics now offer virtual counseling or can connect you with therapists and medication refills remotely. If you’ve seen someone before, ask if they’re still available by phone or video.

    • After major disasters, states often deploy mobile health clinics that include mental health services to shelters, churches or schools. These temporary services are free and open to the public.

    • If someone you care about is struggling, help them connect with resources in the community. Share hotline numbers, offer to help make an appointment or just let them know it’s OK to ask for support. Many people don’t realize that help is available, or they think it’s only for more “serious” problems. It’s not.

    • Mental health support doesn’t always arrive right away. Keep an eye on local news, school updates or health department alerts for new services that may become available in the weeks or months after a disaster.

    Disasters don’t just damage buildings; they disrupt lives in lasting ways.

    While emotional recovery takes time, support is available. Staying informed and sharing resources with others can help ensure that the road to recovery isn’t traveled alone.

    Lee Ann Rawlins Williams does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery – https://theconversation.com/when-disasters-fall-out-of-the-public-eye-survivors-continue-to-suffer-a-rehabilitation-professional-explains-how-sustained-mental-health-support-is-critical-to-recovery-260781

    MIL OSI Analysis –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Banking: The Environmental, Social, and Governance Emphasis of Leading Companies in East Asia and Southeast Asia Unveiled by Deep Learning

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    This paper draws on an analysis of environmental, social, and governance topics in corporate reports in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It notes that economics and governance risk were the most frequently mentioned, but with significant variations across the region.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: The Environmental, Social, and Governance Emphasis of Leading Companies in East Asia and Southeast Asia Unveiled by Deep Learning

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    This paper draws on an analysis of environmental, social, and governance topics in corporate reports in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It notes that economics and governance risk were the most frequently mentioned, but with significant variations across the region.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Professional development round for teachers and educators

    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

    The Albanese Government is strengthening the early childhood education sector by upskilling workers through a new round of paid prac subsidy and professional development opportunities.

    Applications open today for the next round of the Professional Development Subsidy, Paid Practicum Subsidy and the Practicum Exchange Living Allowance grants.

    Professional development not only helps early educators build skills and knowledge but also contributes to safe, high-quality education and care.

    The Professional Development Subsidy enables positions to be backfilled while early childhood educators, teachers and centre directors undertake professional development opportunities, or allows staff to be paid for undertaking these opportunities outside of work hours.

    Professional development opportunities can include highly recommended training, such as additional child safety and quality training, inclusion training and/or leadership training, and mandatory training such as First Aid and/or CPR training.

    The Paid Practicum Subsidy helps early learning providers to give existing educators paid leave while they undertake the practicum placements required to complete their early childhood education and care qualifications.

    The Paid Practicum Subsidy is available for educators undertaking a Diploma of Early Childhood Education or relevant Early Childhood Teaching qualifications, including post-graduate Early Childhood Teaching qualifications.

    To assist with living and travel costs while educators undertake a practicum placement in a rural or remote area organised via the Practicum Exchange Network, applications will also open for the Practicum Exchange Living Allowance.

    The subsidies and Practicum Exchange Living Allowance are part of the Government’s $72.4 million Early Childhood Education Workforce Package, introduced in 2023 to support the training and development of the Early Childhood Education and Care workforce.

    Over the past two years, the Government has supported approximately 2,850 student educators through the paid practicum subsidy and more than 86,000 educators have benefited from the professional development subsidy.

    Quotes attributable to Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth, Senator Dr Jess Walsh:

    “I want to ensure that children have a positive, rewarding and safe early education experience so they get the best possible start in life.

    “These grants help to build and retain our existing highly skilled early learning workforce.

    “Creating a stable workforce also paves the way for our plans to continue expanding access to quality early education, starting with our 3 Day Guarantee that comes in from January next year.”

    MIL OSI News –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Telescope in world’s roof starts hunt for Big Bang’s oldest ripples

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

    High on a ridge 5,250 meters above sea level in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, a new eye onto the infant universe has blinked open.

    Scientists at the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced Sunday that their AliCPT-1 telescope has captured its first crisp images of the moon and Jupiter at 150 GHz, a milestone that marks the formal opening of China’s first hunt for primordial gravitational waves.

    The ripples — faint whispers from the dawn of time — may hold the key to explaining how the universe began.

    Imagine the universe as a newborn; the primordial gravitational waves would be its very first cry. Born from quantum fluctuations in spacetime during the epoch of cosmic inflation, these elusive signals are the most pristine ripples ever etched into the fabric of the cosmos.

    Primordial gravitational-wave detection is believed to be a critical test of cosmic origin, probing inflation and quantum gravity.

    “If we successfully detect primordial gravitational waves, we will glimpse the universe in its very first instant,” said Zhang Xinmin, a researcher at the IHEP.

    “At the same time, it can drive breakthroughs in cutting-edge technologies like cryogenic superconducting detectors and low-temperature readout electronics, thus propelling cosmology into an era of unprecedented precision,” Zhang added.

    Led by the IHEP, the telescope was built in eight years by a 16-member global consortium including China’s National Astronomical Observatories and Stanford University.

    Placed on the roof of the world, the telescope is designed to escape atmospheric water vapor that would drown the whisper of primordial gravitational waves.

    Only four sites on Earth are known to be viable for such observations: Antarctica, Chile’s Atacama Desert, the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and Greenland, said Liu Congzhan, a project manager of the telescope experiment.

    The moon and Jupiter experiment is just the beginning, said Li Hong, also a researcher at IHEP. “As the Northern Hemisphere’s first high-altitude primordial gravitational-wave observatory, the telescope fills a gap for China and, together with devices in Antarctica and Chile, completes a global, complementary network.”

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM meets Russian counterpart on SCO cooperation

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

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, capital of China, July 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday in Beijing.

    Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, welcomed Lavrov to China to attend the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States.

    China is willing to work with Russia and other member states to prepare for the Tianjin Summit, and promote the development of the SCO to a new level, Wang said.

    Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Wang said that both sides should also hold a series of commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II (WWII) and safeguard the correct historical narrative on WWII.

    Lavrov expressed willingness to work with China to deepen cooperation in various fields under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, and promote continuous new achievements in Russia-China relations.

    Russia will continue to fully support China in holding the rotating presidency of the SCO, enhance communication and collaboration within the framework of the SCO and others, and ensure the complete success of the Tianjin Summit, Lavrov said.

    The two sides also exchanged views on such issues as the Korean Peninsula, the Ukraine crisis and the Iranian nuclear issue. 

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    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: China’s railway investment up 5.5 pct in H1

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

    China’s railway construction saw stable progress in the first half (H1) of 2025, with fixed-asset investment expanding 5.5 percent year on year, according to the country’s railway operator.

    During the January-June period, fixed-asset investment in the railway sector reached 355.9 billion yuan (nearly 50 billion U.S. dollars), according to data from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.

    The investment volume has remained high, the company said, noting that railway investment involves a long industrial chain and covers a wide range of sectors, thus serving as a significant growth driver.

    Railway projects have advanced steadily across the country this year, with 301 km of new routes put into operation and the preparatory work for the construction of new lines making headway. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Heatwaves ignite cooling economy across China

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

    Heatwaves ignite cooling economy across China

    Updated: July 14, 2025 07:26 Xinhua
    An aerial drone photo taken on July 12, 2025 shows tourists having fun at a scenic spot in Rongcheng City, east China’s Shandong Province. With heatwaves hitting some Chinese provinces and regions in recent days, the scorching temperature has fueled a cooling economy boom. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on July 12, 2025 shows people having fun at a water park in Binhai New Area, north China’s Tianjin Municipality. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on July 12, 2025 shows visitors interacting with gulls at a scenic spot in Rongcheng City, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows tourists taking boat tours at the Slender West Lake scenic spot in Yangzhou, east China’s Jiangsu Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Tackling a $1.2 billion problem for Australian farmers using dirt-cheap crushed volcanic rock

    Source:

    14 July 2025

    UniSA researcher Dr Binoy Sarkar and a student spreading basalt onto crops.

    Cheap volcanic rock that languishes in open cut mines and quarries could transform Australia’s farming sector as a natural fertiliser, boosting crop yields and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

    It turns out that crushed basalt – a common rock used to make roads, houses, schools and hospitals – may address two very critical issues of our time: climate change and acidic soils.

    University of South Australia (UniSA) environmental researcher Dr Binoy Sarkar is leading an Enhanced Rock Weathering trial that involves applying crushed basalt to agricultural soils, measuring its nutrient release and carbon capture.

    Dr Sarkar, from UniSA’s Future Industries Institute,  is collaborating with James Cook University, the Tropical North Queensland Drought Hub, and industry partner Carbonaught Pty Ltd on two projects, funded by the Federal Government and Cascade Climate.

    “Australian farmers spend nearly $1.2 billion a year to tackle soil acidification, using expensive liming materials that in themselves contribute to greenhouse gas emissions,” Dr Sarkar says.

    “Large volumes of adequately fine rock particles – a byproduct of the mining and construction industry – can be bought for as little as $30 per ton and applied to soils using existing farm equipment, with negligible expense.

    “Basalt does not completely replace chemical fertilisers, but it can cut fertiliser amounts needed to grow crops, saving farmers a lot of money and substantially improving their profit margins.”

    A truck spreading basalt – crushed rock from quarries – onto crops.

    Farming with basalt solves two critical challenges facing Australian agriculture: improving infertile soils and simultaneously removing greenhouse gas emissions from farming practices that include nitrogen fertilisers, deforestation and land clearing.

    “As a country, we have committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Almost 18% of our emissions are produced by the agricultural sector, primarily from crop production and emissions from livestock,” Dr Sarkar says.

    “Lime is commonly used for correcting soil acidity, but it is expensive and contributes heavily to on-farm carbon dioxide emissions. Basalt naturally reduces acidity, captures carbon, and it also releases nutrients such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and silicon into the soil.”   

    Dr Sarkar says the research will not only benefit Australia’s agricultural sector, but also the mining sector, where basalt is a byproduct that has to be dug and moved aside before reaching valuable minerals located at depth.

    This byproduct is already crushed to make road building and construction materials, but finer fractions are stockpiled, often taking up large amounts of space with negligible commercial use.

    Society at large is also a winner, thanks to basalt scrubbing gigatons of carbon dioxide from the air.

    Dr Sarkar’s collaborative team is the first in Australia to receive significant R&D federal funding ($5 million) to trial the low-cost carbon cutting technology nationally.

    “I hope we can see a lot more trials in the next few years, to build confidence and propel a large-scale adoption of this rock weathering technology.

    “It will also provide opportunities for farmers and quarry owners to sell carbon credits and earn additional profits. Our farmers will be able to take advantage of this huge market when we have a strong monitoring, reporting and verification program for the technology.”

    A video accompanying this media release is available at: https://youtu.be/rivrFCol0g0

    Contact for interview: Dr Binoy Sarkar M: +61 433 801 054 E: binoy.sarkar@unisa.edu.au

    Media contact: Megan Andrews M: +61 434 819 275 E: megan.andrews@unisa.edu.au

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH2 Pekatahi Bridge gets decked out 

    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

    Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 (SH2) near Tāneatua in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be getting the facelift it very much needs, with funding now confirmed for a total deck replacement says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

    “A new deck for this one lane bridge will improve safety by reducing the risk of damage to vehicles and cut the need for frequent closures for ongoing repairs, supporting more reliable journey times for locals and freight to Tairāwhiti, the Bay of Plenty and Port of Tauranga,” says Regional Manager of Maintenance and Operations, Roger Brady. 

    “We have listened to the freight industry and community concerns about the condition of the Pekatahi Bridge and re-prioritised to secure funding for deck construction.” 

    The design for the new bridge deck is well underway and expected to be completed in the coming months.

    All going to plan, construction is expected to start early 2026.
     
    “Once the deck replacement and structural maintenance is completed, it will significantly extend the life of the bridge by another 20 years,” Mr Brady says. 

    The cost of the deck replacement and additional work, which will include painting, concrete repairs and scour protection to the substructure, is expected to be around $14 million.  The timeline for construction will be confirmed in coming weeks. 

    “This is the most practical solution to address the current issues quickly while funding is constrained. A new and more durable deck will improve safety and quality and extend the bridge’s lifespan without overloading the structure,” Mr Brady says. 

    The proposed new deck will be made of plywood panels, bolted in place, limiting movement and subsequent breakage of the new surface. The deck replacement work will require full closure of Pekatahi Bridge for a significant period of time.  

    Quarterly bridge maintenance will continue until construction begins.

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    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA News: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Tragedy in Butler, Pennsylvania

    Source: US Whitehouse

    One year ago today, at 6:11 pm—eight minutes after taking the stage on the grounds of Butler Farms to address thousands of Americans gathered at a campaign rally—rifle fire broke out, and an assassin’s bullet came within a quarter inch of ending my life and silencing our movement to restore American greatness.  Yet, by the hand of providence and the grace of Almighty God, my life was spared.  As we commemorate one year since the harrowing events of July 13, 2024, we reaffirm that the American spirit has and will always triumph over forces of evil and destruction.

    Those who carry scars from that July evening defended our Republic during one of our Nation’s darkest hours—running to the injured amid chaos and uncertainty to provide comfort and lifesaving care.  Doctors and first responders rushed to help the wounded, rallygoers guided their fellow citizens to safety, and patriots raised their fists in the air in an outpouring of support and national pride.  These men and women arrived at the rally grounds as ordinary Americans, but left as heroes.  They represent the very best of our Nation, and we are forever indebted for their kindness and compassion.

    However, one name stands above all for selfless service and ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day.  The world will never forget the tragic loss of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter, veteran, and devoted husband and father.  When gunfire erupted, Corey did not hesitate to protect his wife and two daughters.  He died a hero, and we are eternally grateful for his inspiring love, valor, and faithfulness.

    It remains my firm conviction that God alone saved me that day for a righteous purpose: to restore our beloved Republic to greatness and to rescue our Nation from those who seek its ruin.  One year after the attempt on my life in Butler, our country is in the midst of a new Golden Age.  History will remember the would-be assassin for his cowardice and failure, but the magnificent legacy of the heroes of July 13, 2024, will forever be etched upon the heart of our Nation.  Today, we pay tribute to their spirit of love, unity, and resilience—and we proclaim with one voice the epic battle cry that has reverberated all across the world: “Fight, fight, fight!”

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    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Nominations now open for Greater Bendigo Youth Awards

    Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

    Awards to celebrate and recognise the everyday contributions, skills, accomplishments and achievements of young people aged between 12 and 25 years of age who work, live and study in Greater Bendigo.

    The awards aim to recognize and honour the skills and accomplishments of young individuals across various areas, as reflected in the six award categories which are:

    • Creativity and innovation
    • Contribution to the community
    • Excellence in leadership
    • Teamwork and collaboration
    • Sustainability and environment
    • Inclusion and equity

    City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said the awards program recognises the everyday contributions of young people in our community that often go unrecognised.  

    “By nominating a young person for the Youth Awards, you will help shine a light on their efforts and inspire others. Recognizing these young individuals not only honours their hard work and dedication but also encourages them to continue making positive impacts,” Cr Metcalf said.

    “We have exceptional young people in Greater Bendigo who make small and large contributions to the community that have a lasting and positive impact on our lives every day.  Often this goes unrecognised, but they keep quietly working and using their skills and talents to make Greater Bendigo a better place.

    “It’s often said that young people are the leaders of tomorrow, but we know that young people are already leaders today. They are kind, creative, innovative, and generous with their time and contribute to improving the lives and experiences of those around them through their actions both big and small.

    “If you know a young person who you think should be acknowledged, I encourage you to nominate them for the City’s youth awards.”

    Greater Bendigo Youth Mayor Levity Camilleri said the Youth Awards are an incredible way to celebrate and acknowledge the creativity, leadership, and excellence of local young people.

    “It’s truly amazing and inspiring to see the diverse skills, contributions, and stories of young people in our community,” Levity Camilleri said.

    “It’s important to appreciate young people’s work across the municipality, it helps strengthen our culture, social cohesion, and quality of life. I encourage anyone who knows an exceptional young person who contributes to our community to nominate them for the Youth Awards and to celebrate their contribution.”

    Nominations for the Greater Bendigo Youth Awards can be made online until 5pm Tuesday September 30, 2025. 

    Finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony which will take place on Friday November 21, 2025.

    Nominations to the Greater Bendigo Youth Awards may also be considered for the 2026 City of Greater Bendigo Young Citizen Year of the Year award.

    The Greater Bendigo Youth Awards were developed with significant input from the City’s Youth Council and are a key action of the Greater Bendigo Youth Action Plan 2023-2024.

    To nominate someone, visit:

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appointments to the Broadcasting Standards Authority

    Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage

    Karyn Fenton-Ellis has been appointed to the Board of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and current member John Gillespie has been reappointed.
    The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) is an independent Crown entity that receives and determines complaints from people dissatisfied with the outcome of complaints made to broadcasters about the standards on television and radio. The BSA also encourages the development and observance by broadcasters of codes of broadcasting practice appropriate to the type of broadcasting undertaken by them.
    “These appointments ensure a well-balanced board with an appropriate mix of skills and experience. The appointments are made by the Governor-General on the advice of the Minister for Media and Communications, Hon Paul Goldsmith,” says Secretary for Culture and Heritage, Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae.
    “Karyn Fenton-Ellis, of Waikato, has had a 26-year broadcasting career, with a particular focus on the racing industry. She received the NZTR Media Award in 2012 and was appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2014 for services to the community, the arts, and to racing. Ms Fenton-Ellis has been appointed as the public interest member on the Board.
    “Ms Fenton-Ellis provides strengths in strategic awareness and a high-level understanding of key stakeholder communications. She has a good understanding of Crown governance and has good knowledge of the sector and the role of the BSA.
    “John Gillespie of Auckland is a communications professional with 30 years of sector experience and a considerable career in executive leadership. He was the Head of News and Current Affairs at TVNZ from 2013 to 2020. Mr Gillespie holds the ‘broadcasting industry’ position on the board.
    “We would like to acknowledge and thank departing board member Pulotu Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i for her contribution to the BSA. Tupe has been on the board since December 2021”, Leauanae says
    The appointment for Ms Fenton-Ellis is until 31 May 2028 and Mr Gillespie’s appointment is until 31 May 2029.
    Bios
    Karyn Fenton-Ellis
    Karyn Fenton-Ellis of Waikato is a licensed syndicator with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing. She was one of the inaugural presenters for both TAB Trackside Television and TAB Trackside Radio.
    Ms Fenton-Ellis hosted the Retro, Weigh-In and First Call programmes, as well as being a studio presenter in a broadcasting career stretching 26 years. She co-hosted the Karaka Premier Sale television coverage for 10 years and was MC for the Horse of the Year Awards on many occasions. She was presented with the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Media Award in 2012 and was appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2014 for services to the community, the Arts, and to racing.
    Ms Fenton-Ellis is a former World Chairman and President of Junior Chamber of Commerce International, former member of the Arts Council, trustee of the New Zealand Arts Foundation, and board member of the Christchurch Arts Festival. She won the World Public Speaking Contest in 1989 and was also the recipient of a rare Trinity College of London Exhibition Award.
    John Gillespie
    John Gillespie of Auckland is a communications professional with 30 years sector experience and a considerable career in executive leadership. He was the Head of News and Current Affairs at TVNZ from 2013 to 2020 and also held roles as the Executive Producer of Fair Go and Head of News for Canterbury Television. Mr Gillespie has extensive knowledge of the broadcasting sector with a particular focus on news and current affairs. He has knowledge of the BSA and media law, and is committed to listening, learning and leading with courage, tenacity and a deep sense of values.
    Mr Gillespie holds the ‘broadcasting industry’ position on the board.

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    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-Evening Report: Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dave Carter, Associate Professor, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

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    Was the recent Velvet Sundown phenomenon a great music and media hoax, a sign of things to come, or just another example of what’s already happening ?

    In case you missed it, the breakout act was streamed hundreds of thousands of times before claims emerged the band and their music were products of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

    Despite the “band” insisting they were real, an “associate” later admitted it was indeed an “art hoax” marketing stunt. Much of the subsequent commentary was concerned with fairness – particularly that a “fake” band was succeeding at the expense of “real” artists.

    But Velvet Sundown is only the most recent example in a long history of computer generated and assisted music creation – going back to the 1950s when a chemistry professor named Lejaren Hiller debuted a musical composition written by a computer.

    By the 1980s, David Cope’s Experiments in Musical Intelligence created music so close to the style of Chopin and Bach it fooled classically trained musicians.

    Artist and composer Holly Herndon was highlighting a need for the ethical use and licensing of voice models and deepfakes several years before Grimes invited others to use AI-generated versions of her voice to make new music, and “Deepfake Drake” alarmed the major record labels.

    At the same time, music companies, including Warner, Capitol and rapper-producer Timbaland, have since inked record contracts for AI-generated work.

    GenAI-powered tools, such as those offered by Izotope, LANDR and Apple, have become commonplace in mixing and mastering since the late 2000s. Machine learning technology also underpins streaming recommendations.

    Creativity and copyright

    Despite this relatively long history of technology’s impact on music, it still tends to be framed as a future challenge. The New Zealand government’s Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, released this month, suggests we’re at a “pivotal moment” as the AI-powered future approaches.

    In June, a draft insight briefing from Manata Taonga/Ministry for Culture & Heritage explored “how digital technologies may transform the ways New Zealanders create, share and protect stories in 2040 and beyond”.

    It joins other recent publications by the Australasian Performing Rights Association and New Zealand’s Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association, which grapple with the future impacts of AI technologies.

    One of the main issues is the use of copyright material to train AI systems. Last year, two AI startups, including the one used by Velvet Sundown, were sued by Sony, Universal and Warner for using unlicensed recordings as part of their training data.

    It’s possible the models have been trained on recordings by local musicians without their permission, too. But without any requirement for tech firms to disclose their training data it can’t be confirmed.

    Even if we did know, the copyright implications for works created by AI in Aotearoa New Zealand aren’t clear. And it’s not possible for musicians to opt out in any meaningful way.

    This goes against the data governance model designed by Te Mana Raraunga/Māori Sovereignty Network. Māori writer members of music rights administrator APRA AMCOS have also raised concerns about potential cultural appropriation and misuse due to GenAI.

    Recent research suggesting GenAI work displaces human output in creative industries is particularly worrying for local musicians who already struggle for visibility. But it’s not an isolated phenomenon.

    In Australia, GenAI has reportedly been used to impersonate successful, emerging and dead artists. And French streaming service Deezer claims up to 20,000 tracks created by GenAI were being uploaded to its service daily.

    Regulation in the real world

    There has been increased scrutiny of streaming fraud, including a world-first criminal case brought last year against a musician who used bots to generate millions of streams for tracks created with GenAI.

    But on social media, musicians now compete for attention with a flood of “AI slop”, with no real prospect of platforms doing anything about it.

    More troublingly, New Zealand law has been described as “woefully inadequate” at combating deepfakes and non-consensual intimate imagery that can damage artists’ brands and livelihoods.

    The government’s AI strategy prioritises adoption, innovation and a light-touch approach over these creative and cultural implications. But there is growing consensus internationally that regulatory intervention is warranted.

    The European Union has enacted legislation requiring AI services to be transparent about what they have trained their models on, an important first step towards an AI licensing regime for recorded and musical works.

    An Australian senate committee has recommended whole-of-economy AI guardrails, including transparency requirements in line with the EU. Denmark has gone even further, with plans to give every citizen copyright of their own facial features, voice and body, including specific protections for performing artists.

    It’s nearly ten years since the music business was described as the “canary in a coalmine” for other industries and a bellwether of broader cultural and economic shifts. How we address the current challenges presented by AI in music will have far-reaching implications.

    Dave Carter is a writer member of APRA AMCOS. He has received funding and contributed to projects funded by Manatū Taongao Ministry for Culture and Heritage, NZ on Air and APRA AMCOS.

    Jesse Austin-Stewart has completed commissioned research for NZ On Air and participated in focus groups for Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. He has received competitive funding from Creative New Zealand, NZ On Air, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Hertiage, and the NZ Music Commission. He is a writer member of APRA AMCOS and a member of the Composer’s Association of New Zealand and Recorded Music NZ

    Oli Wilson has previously completed research in partnership with or commissioned by APRA AMCOS, Toi Mai Workforce Development Council, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage and the NZ Music Commission. He has also received funding, or contributed to projects that have benefited from funding from NZ on Air, the NZ Music Commission and Recorded Music New Zealand. He has provided services to The Chills, owns shares in TripTunz Limited, and is a writer member of APRA AMCOS.

    – ref. Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections – https://theconversation.com/music-is-at-the-forefront-of-ai-disruption-but-nz-artists-still-have-few-protections-260299

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    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Trade win unlocks £250 million for British firms in Vietnam

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Trade win unlocks £250 million for British firms in Vietnam

    Trade win unlocks £250 million in exports for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam.

    Trade win unlocks £250 million in exports for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam

    • Major pharmaceutical trade barrier with Vietnam removed as bilateral trade increased by £1.2 billion in current prices to £8.1 billion in 2024 in boost to UK economy
    • Pharmaceutical sectors given boost making it faster and cheaper to sell UK medicines to Vietnam
    • Trade Strategy in action as UK continues to eye fast deals across the globe for key industries to create jobs and boost innovation as part of our Plan for Change

    British pharmaceutical companies are set to gain up to £250 million over the next five years as part of a Vietnamese law change that makes it easier to sell UK-made medicines to the country.

    The announcement comes ahead of the latest Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) today [14 July] co-chaired by Trade Minister Douglas Alexander and Vice Minister Nguyen Hoang Long.

    The meeting aims to deepen trade ties – which have risen to more than £8 billion – and remove barriers for UK businesses in key sectors like healthcare, finance, and clean energy – which will boost growth to deliver for working people as part of the Plan for Change.

    It follows the launch of the UK’s landmark Trade Strategy which aims to secure more nimble deals while promoting sectors like financial services and renewable energy which drive the most economic growth.

    Thanks to UK government efforts, Vietnam has changed its laws to streamline the registration of new medicines and vaccines, now recognising approvals from trusted international regulators such as the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

    It opens to the door to more commercial opportunities for UK companies who can avoid time-consuming paperwork and expensive legal processes if their products have been approved in the last five years by the MHRA, making it cheaper, quicker and easier to sell products to Vietnam.

    The JETCO will reflect the UK’s goal of deepening ties with fast-growing economies in Asia while supporting key sectors like life sciences, education, and green energy – core pillars of the UK’s Industrial Strategy.

    Renewable energy will be on today’s agenda as both countries pledge to work together to support the development of Vietnam’s renewable energy sector, particularly around offshore wind, with the industry in the UK forecast to support 100,000 jobs by 2030.

    Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said:

    Vietnam is today a dynamic, fast-growing economy.

    The removal of pharmaceutical barriers with one of our closest trading partners in Asia is a boost for the UK pharmaceutical industry and proof our Industrial and Trade Strategies are already delivering.

    The UK is committed to strengthening its relationship with Vietnam, which is witnessing rapid economic growth and fast becoming a major global manufacturing base for electronics, textiles, and renewable energy.

    Discussions will also celebrate the good news for our world-leading financial services sector as the government commits support for Vietnam to design its first International Finance Centre in Ho Chi Minh City which is expected to streamline regulations and encourage international investments, making it simpler for British firms to trade with Vietnam.

    The swift removal of pharmaceutical barriers and progress on financial and energy collaborations with Vietnam demonstrates the government is securing quick wins through nimble, targeted interventions and delivering on the key ambitions of the newly launched Trade Strategy.

    Miles Celic OBE, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK, said:

    There is great potential for British firms and other international investors in Vietnam; it is a rapidly growing market with increasing demand for sophisticated financial products. There are also mutual benefits to be gained through sharing expertise in areas such as green finance, innovation, and digital transformation.

     We’ve been working closely with the UK Government and British Embassy in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to help lay the groundwork for the development of an international financial and business centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang and are very supportive of the government’s commitment to support its creation and its contribution to Vietnam’s economic growth and net-zero agenda.

    Annex

    Notes on analysis

    The £250m over five-year figure is a mid-point of a range of £100m – £400m. The DBT methodology to value market access barriers can be found here:

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/methodologies-for-valuing-market-access-barriers

    Sources:

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-technologies-future-job-estimates-methodology/job-estimates-for-wind-generation-by-2030-methodology-note

    2025-06-19 Vietnam – UK Trade and Investment Factsheet

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Weekly injection could be life changing for Parkinson’s patients

    Source:

    14 July 2025

    UniSA PhD candidate Deepa Nakmode and Professor Sanjay Garg in the lab.

    A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson’s disease, potentially replacing the need for multiple daily tablets.

    Scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a long-acting injectable formulation that delivers a steady dose of levodopa and carbidopa – two key medications for Parkinson’s – over an entire week.

    Their findings have been reported in the journal Drug Delivery and Translational Research.

    The biodegradable formulation is injected under the skin or into muscle tissue, where it gradually releases the medication over seven days.

    Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disorder, affecting more than 8.5 million people worldwide. Currently there is no cure and the symptoms – tremors, rigidity and slow movement – are managed with oral medications that must be taken several times a day.

    The frequent dosing is a burden, especially for elderly patients or those with swallowing difficulties, leading to inconsistent medication levels, more side effects, and reduced effectiveness.

    Lead researcher Professor Sanjay Garg, from UniSA’s Centre for Pharmaceutical Innovation, says the newly developed injectable could significantly improve treatment outcomes and patient adherence.

    “Our goal was to create a formulation that simplifies treatment, improves patient compliance, and maintains consistent therapeutic levels of medication. This weekly injection could be a game-changer for Parkinson’s care,” Prof Garg says.

    “Levodopa is the gold-standard therapy for Parkinson’s, but its short life span means it must be taken several times a day.”

    UniSA PhD student Deepa Nakmode says the in-situ implant is designed to release both levodopa and carbidopa steadily over one week, maintaining consistent plasma levels and reducing the risks associated with fluctuating drug concentrations.

    “After years of focused research, it’s incredibly rewarding to see our innovation in long-acting injectables for Parkinson’s disease reach this stage. Our invention has now been filed for an Australian patent,” Nakmode says.

    The injectable gel combines an FDA-approved biodegradable polymer PLGA with Eudragit L-100, a pH-sensitive polymer, to achieve a controlled and sustained drug release.

    Extensive lab tests confirmed the system’s effectiveness and safety:

    • More than 90% of the levodopa dose and more than 81% of the carbidopa dose was released over seven days.
    • The implant degraded by over 80% within a week and showed no significant toxicity in cell viability tests.
    • The formulation can be easily administered through a fine 22-gauge needle, minimising discomfort and eliminating the need for surgical implant.

    “The implications of this research are profound,” Prof Garg says. “By reducing the frequency of dosing from multiple times a day to a weekly injection is a major step forward in Parkinson’s therapy. We’re not just improving how the drug is delivered; we’re improving patients’ lives.”

    Prof Garg says the technology could also be adapted for other chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, pain management, and chronic infections that require long-term drug delivery.in

    The system can be tuned to release drugs over a period ranging from a few days to several weeks depending on therapeutic needs.

    UniSA scientists hope to start clinical trials in the near future and are exploring commercialisation opportunities.

    The study, titled “Development of an in-situ forming implant system for levodopa and carbidopa for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease,” is authored by Professor Sanjay Garg,  Deepa Nakmode, Dr Sadik Abdella and Dr Yunmei Song. DOI: 10.1007/s13346-025-01892-y

    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    Contact for interview: Professor Sanjay Garg E: sanjay.garg@unisa.edu.au

    Media contact: Candy Gibson M: +61 434 605 142  E: candy.gibson@unisa.edu.au

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Hong Kong: Appeal hearing in ‘HK 47’ case a pivotal chance to correct mass injustice – Amnesty International

    Source: Amnesty International

    Ahead of the appeal hearing of 13 people – among 45 individuals convicted in a mass trial last year of “conspiring to subvert state power” under Hong Kong’s National Security Law – Amnesty International’s China Director Sarah Brooks said:

    “The Hong Kong 47 case stands as one of the most shocking examples of the crackdown on human rights in the city.  This appeal hearing is a chance for the courts to start righting the wrongs of this unprecedented mass prosecution.

    “Research findings we released earlier this month show that the vast majority of convictions under the National Security Law have targeted legitimate expression. It is appalling that Hong Kong courts could condone a crackdown that leaves more than 80% of defendants wrongfully languishing behind bars.

    “This appeal is a pivotal test—not just for these 13 individuals, but for the future of freedom of expression in Hong Kong. Only by overturning these convictions can Hong Kong’s courts begin to restore the city’s global standing as a place where rights are respected and where people are allowed to peacefully express their views without fear of arrest.”

    Background

    In Hong Kong’s largest prosecution under the National Security Law, which was enacted in June 2020, 47 opposition figures were jointly charged with “conspiracy to commit subversion”. Thirty-one of the 47 pleaded guilty to the charge while 16 pleaded not guilty, two of whom were acquitted.

    On 14 July 2025, Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal will hear the appeal of 13 of those convicted. In the same hearing, Hong Kong’s Department of Justice will also appeal against the acquittal of one of the defendants, Lawrence Lau. The hearing is expected to take 10 days to conclude.

    The charges against the “Hong Kong 47” relate to their organization and participation in self-organized “primaries” for the 2020 Legislative Council elections that were ultimately postponed by authorities on Covid-19 grounds before the Chinese government brought in a new electoral system that strictly vetted who could stand for office.

    The city’s chief executive at the time, Carrie Lam, said the “primaries” were illegal and warned that they could be in breach of the National Security Law that had been enacted only weeks earlier.

    To treat self-organized “primaries” conducted by political parties to select candidates to put forward for elections as a genuine threat to Hong Kong’s existence, territorial integrity or political independence does not meet the high threshold of application for “national security” that international human rights standards require.

    Research published last month by Amnesty International, on the fifth anniversary of the National Security Law’s enactment, found that more than 80% of people convicted under the law have been wrongly criminalized and should never have been charged in the first place.

    Hong Kong’s human rights situation has deteriorated dramatically since 2020, with Amnesty International identifying more than 250 people arrested for violating the National Security Law or a colonial-era “sedition” law. Last year, the Hong Kong parliament itself enacted further national security legislation – the so-called ‘Article 23’ law – which has further deepened repression and silenced opposition voices in the city.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police appeal for information following assault in Mosgiel

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Attribute to Constable Hayden Latta: 

    Police are appealing for information from the public following an assault on the Mosgiel motorway off-ramp leading to the Quarry Road roundabout.

    On Wednesday 25 June, Police received a report of a road rage assault at around 4pm.

    One person received moderate injuries and was understandably shaken by the incident.

    While our investigation into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed what happened. 

    We would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the motorway and Quarry Road off-ramp area at the time.

    If you have information that may assist in our enquiries, please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or call 105.

    Please use the reference number 250625/4075.

    You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

    ENDS.

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: SUNDAY SHOWS: Trump Administration is Putting Americans First

    Source: US Whitehouse

    This morning, officials joined the Sunday shows to discuss the historic steps the Trump Administration is taking to ensure the safety and security of the American people — including the government-wide response to the devastating Texas flooding, unprecedented action to secure the homeland, and protecting our national security through supply chain resiliency.

    Here’s what you missed:

    Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem

    • “Within just an hour or two after the flooding, we had resources from the Department of Homeland Security there helping those individuals in Texas … This is the fastest, I believe, in years, maybe decades, that FEMA has been deployed to help individuals in this type of a situation.” Watch
    • “This is what I think is really unfortunate is that we have a situation where so many individuals are playing politics with what happened to Texas.” Watch
    • “This week, we’ve got murderers off the street, rapists, child pedophiles. If you look at that marijuana grow facility that we recently just did an operation on, over 319 individuals were brought into custody — and 14 unaccompanied children.” Watch

    Border Czar Tom Homan

    • “If you’re in the country legally, you shouldn’t fear ICE — but what you should fear is the criminal aliens walking the communities in sanctuary cities.” Watch
    • “You didn’t see [Democrats] complaining about, under the Biden Administration, people being held in a Border Patrol parking lot surrounded by a fence in the sweltering heat. Not a word. You didn’t a word about half a million children being trafficked into the country and them not being able to locate 300,000 … They ignored four years of open borders, historic migrant death, historic Americans dying from fentanyl, historic numbers of women and children being sex trafficked, historic number of people on the terrorist watchlist coming across the border. Silence.” Watch

    National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett

    • “Tariff revenue over the next ten years — which will help reduce the deficit and secure our entitlement programs — it’s $3 trillion, and consumers haven’t seen that.” Watch
    • “We’re trying to put America First … This is about America getting itself ready for the Golden Age by getting our house in order, by getting our tariff and trade policy and tax policy exactly where it needs to be for a Golden Age.” Watch
    • “If there is a time of war, we need to have the metals that we need to produce American weapons, and copper is a key component in many American weapons. As we look forward to the threats that America faces, the President decided that we have plenty of copper in the U.S., but not enough copper production — and that’s why he has taken this strong step.” Watch

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Video: 4th Finance & Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) Meeting

    Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

    Treasury Director General Dr Duncan Pieterse addressees the 4th Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting in Zimbali, Kwa Zulu Natal

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iletgQAZbgg

    MIL OSI Video –

    July 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: UN-backed labour standards at risk as tariff uncertainty grows

    Source: United Nations 2

    Threatened or actual tariff increases are largely focused on taxing imports into the United States and will make the products made by factories outside the country more expensive – a situation which may drive down demand.

    The ILO’s Better Work programme, a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has supported garment factories, many of which export their products to the United States.

    The ILO’s Sara Park explained to UN News what could happen next.

    Sara Park: Better Work currently operates in the garment, textile and footwear sector in 13 countries around the world.

    It was set up 24 years ago in Cambodia to monitor the working conditions in garment factories and since then has focused on improvement and capacity building of factories and our constituencies in the sector, for example occupational safety and health.

    There are other elements that support the sector to promote social dialogue, safe and decent work which includes fair wages and working hours. The programme has also helped build productivity in those sectors.

    UN News: How is the ILO involved?

    Sara Park: The ILO is a tripartite organization, so we work with governments, employers, the unions who represent workers, usually Ministries of Labour, but also with ministries of trade or commerce because the programme focuses on exports.

    © Better Work/Aron Simeneh

    A worker at a factory in Ethiopia carries out an inspection on fire safety equipment.

    But what maybe makes us different from other projects is that we have a very close collaboration with major brands from the US, UK, Europe and Japan to promote responsible business practices.

    UN News: How successful has this programme been?

    Sara Park: Our studies show that at the factory level we’ve made significant impact, for example by increasing wages and supporting gender-equality related issues, women’s empowerment and women getting more supervisory roles.

    Over the quarter of a century of its existence, Better Work has lifted millions of people out of poverty and reduced the environmental impact of the apparel sector by creating decent work in sustainable enterprises.

    It’s still hard for unions as freedom of association remains a big challenge.

    © ILO/Aaron Santos

    A woman works at a Better Work-affiliated factory in Viet Nam.

    If you’re trying to develop a whole industry and make it competitive, it takes years if not decades; however, we have seen improvements in the factories where we work.

    Better Work-enrolled factories have also reported an increase in orders from buyers.

    UN News: So, this is good for business as well?

    Sara Park: This is good for business, and productivity in individual factories. Governments also tell us that the programme supports confidence and thus growth of the industry as a whole in participating countries.

    © Better Work/Marcel Crozet

    Garment employees work on a production line of an exporting clothing plant in Jordan.

    UN News: How has Better Work been affected by recent global changes in development funding?

    Sara Park: As we know from recent developments, the US Government has cut funding and that has affected our programmes in Haiti and Jordan, which were almost fully funded by the US. The other countries have not been affected, as we are lucky to have very diverse funding.

    UN News: Why is the ILO’s ongoing support needed once the relationship between factory and the buyer is set up?

    Sara Park: The buyers, which are often well-known companies, require a sustainable way of monitoring working conditions to ensure they are in compliance with international labour standards; this is important to eliminate risk from the buyers’ perspective.

    The Better Work programme supports improvements in factories, by conducting assessments, advisory and learning sessions and helps all parties to better understand compliance with the standards. It also works with governments, workers and employers to build capacity.

    © Better Work/Feri Latief

    Workers take their lunch break at a garment factory in Indonesia.

    UN News: Currently there is widespread uncertainty about tariffs, the taxing of imported goods particularly into the United States. How is the garment sector impacted?

    Sara Park: At the moment, we don’t know what the impact will be. Governments are monitoring the situation. Employers and, of course, the unions are worried.

    It is extremely challenging for factories as uncertainty means they cannot plan even for the short term, as they don’t know what orders they will have. They are also concerned about paying workers.

    Better Work-enrolled factories are providing primarily jobs in the formal sector; if they close, then those jobs may move to the informal sector where workers have fewer protections.

    In countries like Jordan for example, migrants make up the majority of the workforce in the garment industry, most of them come from South and Southeast Asia.

    UN News: How is this uncertainty impacting investment in the global garment industry?

    Sara Park: During periods of crisis or uncertainty, investment generally pauses. One concern is that factories stop investing in improving working conditions, which could affect occupational safety and health.

    For example, heat stress is a serious issue. Recently, in Pakistan temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius so action needs to be taken to protect workers. This may not happen if investment dries up.

    UN News: What would you say to a garment worker who was worried about his or her job?

    Sara Park: We understand this is a worry for many workers. Yet the work of the ILO is continuing to ensure that workers are protected and the ILO remains in those countries and is committed to improving conditions for all workers across different sectors.

    We will continue to promote social dialogue because that’s how improvements can be made at factory, sectoral and national level.

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

    July 14, 2025
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