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  • MIL-OSI Russia: PKK disarmament marks important milestone in achieving regional peace and stability: Iraqi presidential administration

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

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

    BAGHDAD, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)’s recent announcement to begin the disarmament process marks an important milestone in efforts to consolidate long-term peace and stability, the Iraqi presidency said Saturday.

    The process of disarming the PKK is an important and historic step towards ending decades of armed conflict and repeated security breaches that have cost the lives of countless civilians, the Iraqi presidential residence said in a statement.

    This event paves the way for a more stable and secure future, strengthening the prospects for peace and constructive cooperation throughout the region, the presidential administration said, stressing the importance of the full commitment of all parties to maintaining security, respecting sovereignty and supporting the legitimate rights of all communities.

    The disarmament is also expected to “strengthen bilateral relations between Iraq and Turkey based on mutual respect, common interests and a shared vision of regional security and prosperity,” the document says.

    In a recorded address in June released earlier this week from a prison on the island of Imrali near Istanbul, Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed PKK leader, said the PKK’s more than 40-year armed struggle against Turkey for self-rule was over and details regarding disarmament would be quickly implemented.

    A group of PKK militants burned their weapons in a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah province on Friday, Iraqi media reported.

    The PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, has rebelled against the Turkish government for more than three decades. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy and Justice – New Zealand Urged to Join Global Coalition Taking Concrete Measures Against Israeli Atrocities – PFNZ

    Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand

    The Palestine Forum of New Zealand is calling on the New Zealand Government to urgently align itself with over twenty nations — including Spain, Ireland, Turkey, China, Qatar, South Africa, and Brazil — that are coordinating concrete international measures in response to Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza.

    An emergency summit of The Hague Group will take place in Colombia next week, with participating states seeking to enforce the International Court of Justice’s binding orders and address grave breaches of international law in Gaza.

    “More than 58,000 Palestinians — mostly women and children have been killed, and Gaza has been reduced to rubble. The international community is moving decisively, and it’s time for New Zealand to take a principled stand,” said Maher Nazzal, spokesperson for the Palestine Forum of New Zealand.

    New Zealand has a proud legacy of supporting international law and human rights, from opposing apartheid to championing nuclear disarmament. It must now show moral clarity and leadership by joining the growing international coalition demanding an immediate ceasefire, the lifting of the blockade, and full accountability for crimes committed.

    “We urge the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to publicly commit to joining this initiative and to represent New Zealand at the upcoming summit. Inaction in the face of atrocity is complicity,” Maher Nazzal added.

    Maher Nazzal
    Palestine Forum of New Zealand

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Insurers stand with communities as weather recovery begins – Insurance Council

    Source: Insurance Council of NZ

    New Zealanders are once again facing the challenge of cleaning up and recovering after another round of severe weather, particularly across the upper North and South Islands.
    “This is tough for communities that had just beginning to get back on their feet after recent major storms,” said Kris Faafoi, Chief Executive of the Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihui o Aotearoa (ICNZ).
    “We encourage people to begin the recovery process safely and as soon as they’re able. We understand that not everyone can lodge an insurance claim immediately.
    “It’s important to note that any new damage from this latest weather event will require a separate insurance claim.”
    To support affected residents, Nelson-Tasman Emergency Management has re-established a community information centre at the Motueka Rec Centre on Old Wharf Road. Insurance sector contacts will be available through the centre to provide assistance.
    “While it’s important to contact your insurer as soon as you can, don’t delay necessary steps to prevent further damage if it’s safe to act,” Kris Faafoi said.
    To help speed up recovery and keep people safe, ICNZ recomm

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  • Gaza truce talks faltering over withdrawal; 17 reported killed in latest shooting near aid

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Progress is stalling at talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, with the sides divided over the extent of Israeli forces’ withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave, Palestinian and Israeli sources familiar with the negotiations in Doha said on Saturday.

    The indirect talks over a U.S. proposal for a 60-day ceasefire continued throughout Saturday, an Israeli official told Reuters, seven days since talks began. U.S. President Donald Trump has said he hoped for a breakthrough soon based on a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal.

    In Gaza, medics said 17 people trying to get food aid were killed on Saturday when Israeli troops opened fire, the latest mass shooting around a U.S.-backed aid distribution system that the U.N. says has resulted in 800 people killed in six weeks.

    Witnesses who spoke to Reuters described people being shot in the head and torso. Reuters saw several bodies of victims wrapped in white shrouds as family members wept at Nasser Hospital. The Israeli military said its troops had fired warning shots, but that its review of the incident had found no evidence of anyone hurt by its soldiers’ fire.

    Delegations from Israel and Hamas have been in Qatar pushing for an agreement which envisages a phased release of hostages, Israeli troop withdrawals and discussions on ending the war.

    The Israeli official blamed the impasse on Hamas, which he said “remains stubborn, sticking to positions that do not allow the mediators to advance an agreement”. Hamas has previously blamed Israeli demands for blocking a deal.

    A Palestinian source said that Hamas had rejected withdrawal maps which Israel had proposed that would leave around 40% of Gaza under Israeli control, including all of the southern area of Rafah and further territories in northern and eastern Gaza.

    Two Israeli sources said Hamas wanted Israel to retreat to lines it held in a previous ceasefire before it renewed its offensive in March.

    The Palestinian source said aid issues and guarantees on an end to the war were also presenting a challenge.The crisis could be resolved with more U.S. intervention, the source said.

    Hamas has long demanded an agreement to end the war before it would free remaining hostages; Israel has insisted it would end the fighting only when all hostages are released and Hamas is dismantled as a fighting force and administration in Gaza.

    SHOOTING

    Saturday’s reported mass shooting near an aid distribution point in Rafah was the latest in a series of such incidents that the United Nations rights office said on Friday had seen at least 798 peoplekilled trying to get food in six weeks.

    “We were sitting there, and suddenly there was shooting towards us. For five minutes we were trapped under fire. The shooting was targeted. It was not random. Some people were shot in the head, some in the torso, one guy next to me was shot directly in the heart,” eyewitness Mahmoud Makram told Reuters.

    “There is no mercy there, no mercy. People go because they are hungry but they die and come back in body bags.”

    After partially lifting a total blockade of all goods into Gaza in late May, Israel launched a new aid distribution system, relying on a group backed by the United States to distribute food under the protection of Israeli troops.

    The United Nations has rejected the system as inherently dangerous and a violation of humanitarian neutrality principles. Israel says it is necessary to keep militants from diverting aid.

    The war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages into Gaza. At least 20 of the remaining 50 hostages there are believed to still be alive.

    Israel’s campaign against Hamas has killed more than 57,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities, displaced almost the entire population of more than 2 million people, sparked a humanitarian crisis and left much of the territory in ruins.

    Thousands of Israelis rallied in central Tel Aviv on Saturday demanding a deal that would release all remaining hostages being held by Hamas.

    Protester Boaz Levi told Reuters here was there to pressure the government, “to get to a hostage deal as soon as possible because our friends, brothers, are in Gaza and it’s about the time to end this war. That is why we are here.”

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI China: Romanian folk traditions on display at Beijing exhibition

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

    Editor’s Note: The Romanian Cultural Institute in Beijing is currently presenting “Heritage,” an exhibition on the folk traditions of the Fagaras region, showcasing hand-stitched blouses and other garments.

    This photo shows the entrance of the “Heritage” exhibition at the Romanian Cultural Institute in Beijing, July 9, 2025. The display marks the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse and showcases traditional Romanian heritage. [Photo by Liu Ziying/China.org.cn]

    The show, co-curated by artist Raluca Jurcovan and artisan Mariana Neacsu, runs through Aug. 22. The exhibition

     features 17 hand-stitched traditional Romanian blouses, accompanied by other garments and a series of photographs documenting everyday life in Draguș, a village significant to Romanian sociological research.

    “Heritage” celebrates Romanian cultural identity through traditional garments, including the “ie” blouse, as well as

     photographs that reflect the history and values of the Fagaras region, known for preserving traditional crafts and community life.

    Jurcovan, a visual artist and ethnographic researcher, and Neacsu, a master folk artisan, curated the exhibition to combine historical craftsmanship with personal heritage. Each piece on display represents both the skills passed down through generations and the ongoing creative energy of rural Romania. 

    Visitors are encouraged to explore the textures, embroidery, and stories embedded in the clothing, experiencing firsthand how Romanian culture connects its past with its present. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: World’s highest cycling race showcases China’s eco-civilization

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

    The 2025 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai is not only a road cycling spectacle, but a crucial platform for China’s Qinghai Province to showcase its plateau ecological protection, cultural tourism integration, and rural revitalization efforts.

    From the canola flower fields of Menyuan to the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of Qilian, from the intangible cultural heritage of the Tu ethnic group in Huzhu to the magnificent scenes of nomadic horse teams cheering on the riders, the event paints a vibrant new picture of the plateau where ecology and culture are intertwined.

    HIGH ALTITUDE, CHALLENGING RACES, SPECTACULAR SCENERY

    With the sound of the starting gun, the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai opened on July 6 in the ancient plateau city of Xining, capital of Qinghai Province.

    An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 18, 2024 shows a view of the Erlangjian scenic area at Qinghai Lake in northwest China’s Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Formerly known as the Tour of Qinghai Lake, the event was rebranded in 2025 as the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai. First held in 2002, the high-altitude race is recognized as one of Asia’s premier road cycling events, known for its punishing terrain and average elevation of 3,000 meters.

    The 2025 edition features eight stages totaling 1,400 kilometers and has attracted 154 professional riders from 11 countries and regions. The event, with a maximum altitude of 3,869m, concludes in Haiyan County on July 13.

    Over 24 years of development, the event has steadily advanced from a 2.5-category race to one of Asia’s top road cycling events, and now ranks as a UCI ProSeries race.

    Luo Dongchuan, Governor of Qinghai Province, said in his opening speech that the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai, with its unique charm of high altitude, challenging courses, and spectacular scenery, has become one of the most challenging and visually appealing road cycling events in the world.

    Cyclists compete during the Stage 5 of the 1st Tour of Qinghai Lake, July 31, 2002. [Photo/Xinhua]

    “It has become a benchmark event leading the development of cycling in China, a splendid window showcasing a beautiful China and the construction of a strong sporting nation,” Luo added.

    Luo further noted, “It demonstrates the open, inclusive, and pioneering spirit of the people of all ethnic groups on the Qinghai Plateau.”

    In a message to the opening ceremony, David Lappartient, President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), stated that the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai has been an important part of the UCI racing history since 2002.

    “Formerly part of the UCI Asia Tour, it is now a UCI ProSeries event and continues to attract top-quality teams and athletes to race through the province of Qinghai, known for its beautiful Qinghai Lake,” Lappartient added.

    “All those who embark on the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai are aware that the road will be tough, but beautiful and rewarding,” he noted.

    Li Zisen of Qinghai Tianyoude celebrates victory after the Stage 8 of the 20th Tour of Qinghai Lake, July 18, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]

    From his hometown in Yunnan Province to Qinghai, from one plateau to an even higher one, Li Zisen arrived at the Duoba National Plateau Training Base in Qinghai in 2013 to begin a new journey.

    Li, now 27, cannot remember how many times he has ridden the training route of Duoba Base – Riyue Mountain – Xihai Town – Qinghai Lake. In several editions of the Tour of Qinghai Lake, he claimed the Blue Jersey for best Asian rider, and is currently competing in this year’s Tour of Magnificent Qinghai.

    With excellent physical condition and rigorous training, Li has gradually gained recognition at both domestic and international cycling events. “Each honor has given me more confidence,” Li said before this year’s event.

    PASSION AND ECOLOGY IN HARMONY

    Qinghai Province is home to numerous lakes and diverse wildlife in the headwaters of the Three Rivers – the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang – making it the “Water Tower of China.” The region is dedicated to building an international ecological civilization highland.

    An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows Mount Gangshika in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, northwest China’s Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The Tour of Magnificent Qinghai is a “green calling card” showcasing Qinghai’s ecological civilization construction. This year’s race passes through the Twelve Turns of Huzhu, the picturesque Zhuoer Mountain, and the vast Jin Yintan (Golden and Silver Beach), showcasing Qinghai’s harmonious coexistence between mankind and nature.

    “The Tour of Magnificent Qinghai has witnessed Qinghai’s determination to protect the headwaters, but more importantly, through ‘green’ sports, the organizing committee is sending a strong signal to the outside world about protecting the Sanjiangyuan (Three Rivers Source), Qinghai Lake, and even the ecological environment along the route,” said Wang Xia, Director of the Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau.

    The Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture’s Menyuan and Qilian Counties, where this year’s race passes through, are important parts of the Qilian Mountains National Park.

    Seeing the majestic Gangshika Snow Mountain and the canola flower fields along the route, Swiss rider Simon Pellaud said, “These flower fields remind me of my hometown. Qinghai is a romantic place.”

    This photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows a view of the Mount Geladandong in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China’s Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Since 2017, the national park has seen a 15 percent improvement in vegetation and ecological quality, with 60 percent of degraded grassland effectively restored. Water conservation capacity and hydrological runoff have also improved significantly, while vegetation has increased its carbon dioxide absorption by 19 percent and oxygen release by 20 percent.

    From late May to early August, Qinghai Lake’s naked carp enter their spawning season. Tens of thousands of these fish swim upstream into the freshwater rivers feeding the lake, creating a striking natural spectacle known as “half river clear water, half river fish.”

    As the most classic stage of the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai, Qinghai Lake, China’s largest inland saltwater lake, is writing a new chapter in its development as a national wetland park, emphasizing the integrated protection of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes and grasslands.

    Today, the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai has become a driving force for promoting high-quality development in Qinghai, which is emerging as a world-class salt lake industry hub, a national clean energy industry highland, an international eco-tourism destination, a green and organic agricultural and livestock product export base, and a demonstration zone for coordinated development of computing power and electricity.

    An aerial drone photo taken on April 23, 2024 shows a photovoltaic project in Delingha, northwest China’s Qinghai province. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Salt lake resources support the dual strategies of food security and new energy transition. Qinghai’s installed capacity and power generation from renewable energy sources rank among the highest nationwide.

    PLATEAU CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT

    Qinghai is a homeland of multi-ethnic groups living in harmony. The Han, Tibetan, Hui, Mongolian, Tu and Salar ethnic groups are as closely united as pomegranate seeds. The Tour of Magnificent Qinghai has become a “friendship bridge,” fostering cultural exchanges and showcasing rural revitalization on the plateau.

    20-year-old Guo Kuanzhang from Lusha’er Town, Huangzhong District, Xining City, has been learning stilt-walking from his father since childhood. Before the start of the second stage in Duoba Base on July 7, Guo and his companions performed “aerial dances” on 2.5-meter stilts for the cyclists and spectators.

    In the Hehuang Valley, the traditional Shehuo folk performance occurs every Spring Festival, with stilt walking a major highlight. Lusha’er stilt walking is listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Qinghai Province.

    “Practicing stilts has given me a new understanding of courage and strength, and I also wish the cyclists the best of luck,” said Guo.

    Folk artists perform during a Shehuo parade in Xining, northwest China’s Qinghai Province, Feb. 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Along the way, the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai has witnessed various regions developing characteristic industries.

    The name of Dongge’er in Shinaihai Town, Gonghe County, means white conch in Tibetan. The fish-watching platform resembles a white conch lying quietly in the curved bay where tens of thousands of naked carp revel.

    The Dongge’er Fish Watching Platform is the collective economy of six villages in Shinaihai Town. In July 2023, the villages established a cultural tourism company which built a 450-square-meter tent food city opposite the fish watching platform, creating dozens of shops selling characteristic agricultural and livestock products such as yak jerky, yogurt and wolfberries. The vast majority of local herders have now become shopkeepers to serve the booming trade.

    Haiyan County’s Xihai Town, the final stage of this year’s race, is situated in the heart of Jin Yintan Grassland. Local official Xie Xiaoling said that the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai has significantly promoted the growth of the local cycling industry, with 16 cycling clubs and over 12,000 bicycles now present in the area.

    A female Tibetan antelope is seen at the Drolkar Lake area in Hoh Xil, northwest China’s Qinghai Province, June 18, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Reflecting on the region’s cultural history, Chinese composer Wang Luobin created the timeless song “In That Distant Place” on the Jin Yintan Grassland in 1940, spreading Western Chinese folk music around the world.

    Today, with the steady advancement of ecological protection and sustainable development, Qinghai is no longer a remote region but a shining example of a modern, eco-friendly plateau. The “green” cycling race continues to paint a vivid new picture of Qinghai’s development and harmony with nature.

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  • MIL-OSI China: World’s first somatic cell-cloned dzo born in China’s Xizang

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

    This undated photo provided by the Institute of Animal Sciences under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences shows a somatic cell-cloned dzo in Qushui County of Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese scientists have announced the birth of the world’s first somatic cell-cloned dzo in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. This marks a critical breakthrough in high-altitude breeding technology, which is vital for improving plateau livestock and protecting endangered species.

    The newborn male calf, weighing 26 kilograms, was delivered via caesarean section. Rigorous genetic testing confirmed it is an exact genetic replica of the donor dzo. It has now survived for over two months in good health, the Science and Technology Daily reported on Friday.

    This achievement was made by a collaborative team from the Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS) under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), the academy of agricultural and animal husbandry sciences and the animal husbandry and veterinary station in Xizang, as well as China Agricultural University, and Northeastern University.

    The team said the test was approved by relevant authorities and complied with ethical norms.

    “This marks the first successful application of somatic cell cloning in situ on the plateau specifically for the conservation and utilization of locally adapted genetic resources,” said Yu Dawei, a researcher with the CAAS-IAS who led the research team.

    The dzo, a hybrid resulting from crossing female yaks and male cattle, is uniquely adapted to the harsh Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and offers superior economic benefits.

    In addition to their impressive dairy output, dzos are known for their high meat yield efficiency, rich nutritional value, and strong draft capabilities, making them significantly more economically valuable than conventional plateau cattle species.

    However, the critical roadblock to fully realizing these advantages is the infertility of male dzos, which hinders the natural propagation of their desirable genetics.

    Advanced bovine embryo production and transfer techniques essential for breeding have also been underdeveloped in Xizang. Therefore, dependence on repeated artificial crossing has increased costs and hindered large-scale industrialization.

    The researchers extracted somatic cells from the ear of a nine-year-old adult dzo. The cell nucleus was then transferred into an enucleated cattle egg cell to create a cloned embryo.

    This embryo was implanted into a surrogate dzo cow, which carried the pregnancy through the challenging high-altitude conditions, including low temperatures and reduced oxygen levels.

    It finally gave birth to a male calf on May 12 at a county experiment station in the regional capital Lhasa.

    “This precise cloning technology allows the stable inheritance of desirable traits like high yield and environmental resilience. It paves the way for mass propagation of high-quality breeding stock,” said Yu.

    Cloning in high-altitude, low-oxygen environments presents extraordinary scientific challenges.

    “Our team overcame these difficulties through key technical innovations, including developing a specialized plateau-adapted embryo culture system, ensuring early development through precise control of parameters like temperature and pH,” said Yu, adding that the research team also optimized protocols for surrogate mother selection to improve pregnancy success rates.

    Beyond dzos, the validated system makes the gene banking and potential future restoration within their native habitat of other endangered plateau species, such as Tibetan antelope and wild yaks, a tangible possibility, according to Yu. “It is expected to establish a crucial technological safeguard for highland biodiversity.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s diving team tests new pairings ahead of World Championships

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

    China’s diving team held internal trials Saturday ahead of the upcoming World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, featuring significant lineup changes.

    New partnerships will compete in key events, including women’s 10m platform and women’s 3m springboard. Chen Yuxi, who previously swept multiple Olympic and world titles in women’s synchronised 10m platform with Quan Hongchan, will now partner with Zhang Minjie.

    “I feel her individual dives are quite stable with good height off the board. She can guide me well,” Zhang said.

    “For the synchro event, each has her own style,” Chen Yuxi noted. “The priority is aligning with each other. We need continuous refinement through teamwork.”

    Reflecting on her mindset post-2024 Olympics, Chen added: “The shift is substantial. After three years of intense competition last cycle, I’m starting from scratch this time to gradually regain competition rhythm. Mentally, I feel more stable and mature now.”

    In women’s 3m springboard, Olympic champion Chen Yiwen pairs with newcomer Chen Jia, who has won two World Cup singles titles this season. “I’m looking forward to my first Worlds,” Chen Jia said. Chen Yiwen aims to “regain her sense of purpose” at the event. Both will also contest the singles.

    Veteran Cao Yuan, an Olympic gold medalist in three different diving disciplines, switches back to men’s 3m springboard singles. “This switch demanded tremendous effort. I aim for breakthroughs and hope to execute details well,” Cao said.

    Wang Zongyuan teams with Zheng Jiuyuan in the men’s synchronised 3m springboard. Wang, who will also compete in the singles, stated: “As a major post-Olympics meet, this championship will help identify areas for improvement. I’ll focus on technique and adapt during competition.”

    The men’s synchronised 10m platform features rookie duo Cheng Zilong and Zhu Zifeng. “We’ll motivate each other to adjust mentally,” Zhu said. Cheng added: “As new partners this cycle, we aim to follow in our predecessors’ footsteps for national glory. This requires daily, step-by-step training progress. We’ll keep learning from them.”

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  • 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 world champion Sun Yingsha and Japan’s ninth seed Hina Hayata, outlasted fifth-seeded Kuai 4-3 (6-11, 11-3, 3-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-1, 11-9) to set up a title clash against former Chinese national team star Zhu Yuling.

    “Kuai Man and I know each other very well,” said Chen. “We both know whoever is more determined and decisive would win this game.”

    Zhu, a former World Cup winner who now plays for Macao, China, swept seventh-seeded Japanese Mima Ito 4-2 (11-6, 11-9, 6-11, 4-11, 11-6, 11-8) in the other semifinal.

    The 30-year-old Zhu previously stepped away from China’s national team to recover from cancer, pursue her studies, and later become a professor at Tianjin University. She joined the Macao team last year.

    Earlier in the day, South Korea’s An Jae-hyun/Lim Jong-hoon beat France’s Alexis Lebrun/Felix Lebrun 3-1 to win the men’s doubles title.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Rising star Zhang selected for China’s FIBA Women’s Asia Cup campaign

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

    China’s basketball prodigy Zhang Ziyu is set to make her international debut in senior major tournaments as China announced a 12-player roster for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Saturday.

    Standing 2.26 meters tall, Zhang, 18, starred at last year’s FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup with an average of 35 points and 12.8 rebounds, helping China advance to the final and being awarded the MVP of the tournament.

    Zhang is joined by Han Xu, MVP of the previous Women’s Asia Cup in 2023, on the center position.

    The other players included are Wang Siyu, Li Yuan, Yang Liwei, Yang Shuyu, Zhang Ru, Luo Xinyu, Jia Saiqi, Huang Sijing, Pan Zhenqi and Zhai Ruoyun.

    The FIBA Women’s Asia Cup will be held in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province from July 13 to 20.

    China is placed in Group A along with South Korea, New Zealand and Indonesia, and will kick off its title defense against Indonesia on Sunday.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Crash on West Terrace, Adelaide

    Source: New South Wales – News

    Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on West Terrace, Adelaide.

    The collision occurred about 12.30pm on Sunday 13 July near the intersection of West Terrace and Franklin Street, Adelaide.

    West Terrace is currently closed for northbound traffic from Franklin Street.

    Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The SCO Digital Economy Universities Alliance has been officially established

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

    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economy Universities Alliance was officially established in Tianjin, northern China, the Zhongxinshe news agency reported.

    The alliance was launched at a thematic forum on cooperation between universities within the framework of the SCO Digital Economic Forum. More than 200 representatives of universities from China and other SCO countries took part in it.

    This sub-forum is devoted to the topic “Innovation in education and transnational training of personnel within the digital economy” and is intended to discuss the interaction between digital technologies and higher education, exchange practical experience in the transformation and modernization of personnel training in universities in the era of digital intelligence, and is also aimed at promoting practical cooperation in the field of the digital economy.

    The event noted that the SCO Digital Economy Alliance of Universities, adhering to the principles of joint consultation, joint construction and joint use, will build a high-level education community in the field of digital economy, create an educational cooperation platform characterized by openness, interaction and innovation, so as to give impetus to the high-quality development of the digital economy around the world.

    Let us recall that from July 10 to 11, the SCO Digital Economic Forum was held in Tianjin, jointly organized by the State Data Administration of the People’s Republic of China and the Tianjin People’s Government. It was attended by more than 1,500 guests representing governments, enterprises, universities and think tanks of the SCO member states. -0-

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  • 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 deal
    By 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 set to become — for the first time — a “state” within the French realm. The 13-page agreement yesterday, officially entitled “Agreement Project of

    Twyford praises NFIP lead, calls for inspired peace and regionalism
    Asia Pacific Report An opposition Labour Party MP today paid tribute to the Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific (NFIP) movement, saying it should inspire Aotearoa New Zealand to maintain its own independence, embrace a strong regionalism, and be a “voice for peace and demilitarisation”. But Phil Twyford, MP for Te Atatu and spokesperson on disarmament,

    ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 12, 2025
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  • 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 deal
    By 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 set to become — for the first time — a “state” within the French realm. The 13-page agreement yesterday, officially entitled “Agreement Project of

    Twyford praises NFIP lead, calls for inspired peace and regionalism
    Asia Pacific Report An opposition Labour Party MP today paid tribute to the Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific (NFIP) movement, saying it should inspire Aotearoa New Zealand to maintain its own independence, embrace a strong regionalism, and be a “voice for peace and demilitarisation”. But Phil Twyford, MP for Te Atatu and spokesperson on disarmament,

    ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 12, 2025
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  • MIL-OSI China: China publishes Han-Tibetan version of major dictionary

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

    China attaches great importance to the use of the Tibetan language, as evidenced by the recent publication of a key bilingual dictionary.

    On Friday, the Han-Tibetan version of the Modern Chinese Dictionary, compiled and translated over 13 years, was jointly published by China Tibetology Publishing House and The Commercial Press, according to the ethnic and religious affairs commission of Qinghai Province.

    Against the backdrop of rapid social development, Tibetan people have shown a growing desire to learn the national standard Chinese (Han language) while also preserving their own. However, authoritative and user-friendly Han-Tibetan reference books have been scarce, prompting Qinghai — a province with a large Tibetan population — to launch the translation project.

    The three-volume dictionary has over 70,000 Chinese entries and 200,000 Tibetan entries, totaling more than 10 million characters. While featuring vocabulary, explanations and example sentences with concise, accurate and practical translations, it also integrates word forms and meaning transformations in line with Tibetan grammatical rules.

    This dictionary serves as an authoritative language tool in Tibetan-inhabited areas, providing valuable resources for education and cultural exchange and contributing to China’s efforts in promoting ethnic exchanges and integration, according to the commission.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Openness brings progress, closure leads to backwardness: Chinese FM on US-imposed tariffs

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

    Openness brings progress, while closure leads to backwardness, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday when commenting on U.S.-imposed high tariffs against various countries.

    Amid the ongoing mixture of changes and chaos in the current international situation, every country must make a choice between unilateralism and multilateralism, closeness and openness, unity and division, said Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, who was here attending the ASEAN Plus foreign ministers’ meetings in the Malaysian capital.

    China’s choice is to be more open, he stressed, explaining that this is not only the basic experience of China’s development and growth, but also the inevitable logic of history moving forward.

    China has taken the initiative to provide zero-tariff treatment for products to the least developed countries and the entire Africa, fully completed negotiations on the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, and has created a new model of cross-regional cooperation at the ASEAN-China-GCC summit, he added.

    In contrast, the high tariffs imposed on various countries are a clear violation of World Trade Organization rules, disrupting the stable operation of the production and supply chains, and hindering the recovery and development of the world economy, said the Chinese foreign minister, adding that such move is irresponsible, unpopular, and unsustainable.

    Wang said that China will continue to stand firmly with countries in the region, promoting unity, cooperation, and collective strength, and will always be an advocate of multilateralism, a defender of free trade, and a contributor to open development, he said. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: EU urged to respond firmly as Trump’s tariff threat sparks outrage

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

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of sweeping 30 percent tariffs on European Union (EU) exports on Saturday has provoked a fierce backlash across the bloc, with officials and industry leaders demanding a strong and united response amid continued trade talks.

    The proposed tariffs, set to take effect on Aug. 1, target EU imports and were justified by Trump as a correction of a “far from reciprocal” trade relations.

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Saturday that the tariffs would “disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains, to the detriment of businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic.”

    While emphasizing the EU’s continued commitment to a negotiated solution, she said the bloc “will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required.”

    European lawmakers and national leaders voiced growing frustration, with many urging immediate retaliatory steps.

    Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s committee on international trade, said the U.S. letter is “both impertinent and a slap in the face” after weeks of negotiations.

    He urged the EU to begin retaliatory measures on Monday as scheduled, stating that “the period of waiting is over.”

    European Council President Antonio Costa said the tariffs would drive inflation, fuel uncertainty and stall growth. “The EU remains firm, united and ready to protect our interests,” he said, urging progress toward a “fair agreement” with Washington.

    French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his “strong disapproval” of the U.S. move, and said the EU must speed up preparing “credible countermeasures” using all tools, including anti-coercion, available if talks fail.

    Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson condemned the move as a “unilateral escalation,” and said the EU is prepared to respond with tough countermeasures if necessary.

    “Everyone loses out from an escalated trade conflict, and it will be U.S. consumers who pay the highest price,” he warned.

    Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala criticized the U.S. tariffs for negatively impacting transatlantic trade and called for “unity and determination” to protect the EU’s interests.

    European industries voiced alarm over the fallout, particularly in sectors tightly integrated with the U.S. market.

    Germany’s major industry lobby group, the BDI, called the U.S. move “an alarm signal,” warning that it could derail recovery and undermine innovation on both sides of the Atlantic.

    “Tariffs as a means of exerting political pressure lead to higher costs, jeopardize jobs and undermine international competitiveness, both in Europe and in the United States,” said Wolfgang Niedermark, a senior BDI executive.

    Isabel Schnabel, a European Central Bank board member, said the tariffs could trigger medium-term inflation and supply chain shocks.

    The automotive sector, which is already deeply integrated with the EU and the U.S., is already feeling the pain.

    Slovakia, one of Europe’s top car-exporting nations, reported a noticeable drop in orders for the coming third quarter. Economy Minister Denisa Sakova said relocating production to the U.S. was not feasible in the short term and emphasized that the damage had already begun.

    The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) said the cost to manufacturers was already in the billions and climbing daily.

    “It is regrettable that there is a threat of a further escalation of the trade conflict,” said VDA President Hildegard Mueller.

    “The costs for our companies are already in the billions, and the sum is growing every day,” she said, noting that suppliers were also significantly affected by the import duties.

    Emanuele Orsini, president of Confindustria, Italy’s major association representing manufacturing and service companies, condemned the U.S. approach as “unpleasant,” while Paolo Mascarino, president of the Italian food and drink industry federation Federalimentare, said the tariffs “exceed any threshold of tolerability” and would trigger significant drops in exports.

    Dan O’Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, said the U.S. move was “provocative” and significantly raised the risk of a wider economic confrontation between the two economies.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM elaborates on South China Sea issue

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

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday spoke to reporters about the South China Sea issue in response to questions while attending annual ASEAN Plus foreign ministers’ meetings in Kuala Lumpur.

    Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the South China Sea issue is discussed every year at the meetings, and this year was no exception. “What struck me most this time is the clear temperature difference between regional countries and a few countries from outside the region.”

    At the China-ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting, the discussion on the South China Sea was held in a more calm and confident manner, becasse compared with other seas in the world, the South China Sea is clearly stable. There are no problems with freedom of navigation and overflight, Wang said

    Some countries outside the region continue to make irresponsible remarks about the South China Sea. Although their tone has notably softened this year, they have not stopped, he said, adding tt seems they fear the South China Sea will not be chaotic. Regional countries are now well aware of these “old tricks.”

    Wang said he proposed that a new narrative should be built for the South China Sea. We should not always associate the South China Sea with friction, conflict, or confrontation, but with peace, stability, and cooperation. This should become the mainstream narrative in the future, stated the Chinese foreign minister.

    China and ASEAN countries are working toward this direction, he said, adding there is still one country that seems out of sync with the others, but I believe it will come to eventually understand. Acting as a pawn for others will only lead to being sacrificed.

    Wang said that China and ASEAN countries have agreed to upgrade the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) by formulating a Code of Conduct (COC) that is effective, substantive, and consistent with international law.

    All sides also agreed to strive to conclude the COC as scheduled next year, he said. In the next stage, consultations will become more frequent, and the process will speed up. We have the confidence, capability, and wisdom to maintain stability in the South China Sea, remove external interference, and jointly build the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation.

    Wang emphasized that during the meetings, he also elaborated on China’s position regarding the so-called South China Sea arbitration case. This arbitration case has serious flaws in terms of fact-finding and application of law. It carried out actions that violated the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea under the name of the convention itself, and its damage to regional peace and stability as well as the maritime order has become increasingly evident.

    Wang stated that we must ask: if compulsory arbitration can be abused, is there still value in diplomatic efforts? Should bilateral consultations be abandoned? Do commitments under the DOC still count? If territorial sovereignty and maritime demarcation issues are submitted for arbitration, should the exclusive declarations under the convention still be respected? Does an agreement between China and the Philippines to resolve disputes through dialogue still hold? And if all islands and reefs in the South China Sea are denied maritime entitlements, should the world’s maritime map be redrawn?

    In fact, this so-called arbitration case is a political manipulation and should be thrown into the trash heap of history, Wang said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing to develop multiple 100-bln-yuan consumption hubs by 2030

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

    Beijing plans to develop two to three new landmark integrated consumption hubs by 2030, with each targeting annual sales revenue of over 100 billion yuan (about 14 billion U.S. dollars) by blending consumption scenarios of culture, commerce, tourism and sports, the municipal commerce bureau has announced.

    Beijing has implemented a consumption stimulus action plan, aiming to achieve an average annual growth of around 5 percent in total market consumption by 2030.

    The Chinese capital’s move is designed to further strengthen its global influence in consumption market, enhance resource allocation efficiency, and reinforce its pioneering role in consumption innovation, according to the bureau.

    The plan encompasses more than 20 specific measures across multiple dimensions, including initiatives to boost household incomes while alleviating financial burdens, enhance service consumption experiences, invigorate commodity consumption, expand consumption value chains, create diversified integrated spaces, and optimize the consumption environment.

    In July 2021, China approved Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing to take the lead in building international consumption center cities.

    By the end of 2024, Beijing had developed more than 60 shopping districts, which received 2.67 billion visitors last year, a year-on-year increase of 10.7 percent.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Cutting-edge tech on display at Changchun auto show in northeast China

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

    A Hongqi Tiangong 05 electric car is displayed at the 22nd Changchun International Auto Expo in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin Province, July 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The 22nd Changchun International Auto Expo opened Saturday in Changchun, capital of northeast China’s Jilin Province, bringing together 118 auto companies around the world to showcase the latest advancements in automotive technology and future mobility solutions.

    This year’s expo spans 170,000 square meters, featuring four main exhibition halls, three featured zones, two interactive experience areas and an outdoor exhibition area, according to the organizers.

    The future mobility section showcases innovative transportation solutions, such as a flying car, two spokeless hydrogen-powered bicycles, and drone-based application scenarios.

    During the 10-day event, automakers are offering trade-in discounts, cash rebates, and other promotions, in addition to government consumption vouchers, to stimulate consumer demand.

    The expo will also host a series of activities, such as a Belt and Road automotive road show and a forum on new energy intelligent vehicle development.

    Known as the “cradle of China’s automotive industry,” Changchun witnessed the establishment of the country’s first automobile workshop back in 1953. It is home to China’s automaker giant, FAW Group.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: PKK disarmament opens “new page in history” of Turkey – R.T. Erdogan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ANKARA, July 13 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday declared a “new page” in Turkey’s history as the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) begins the process of disarmament.

    “As of yesterday, the 47-year-old terror has entered the phase of cessation. Turkey has begun to close a long, painful chapter filled with pain and tears,” Erdogan said, addressing members of his ruling Justice and Development Party in the Kizilcahamam district of Ankara province.

    A group of PKK militants burned their weapons in a symbolic ceremony in Iraq’s northern Sulaymaniyah province on Friday.

    “From now on we will sit down and talk – not with weapons or violence, not about conflicts, but about unity, brotherhood and personal dialogue, removing the obstacle of terror,” he said.

    According to Turkey’s semi-official Anadolu Agency, the disarmament ceremony was attended by Iraqi officials, representatives of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization, the Kurdistan Regional Government, security forces, civil society organizations and media.

    The PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, has been rebelling against the Turkish government for more than four decades.

    Türkiye regularly carries out military operations against PKK militants in northern Iraq, where the group has its hideouts. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s largest natural uranium project produces first barrel

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

    China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced Saturday that the country’s largest natural uranium project has produced its first barrel of uranium, marking a new phase of sustainable and smart uranium mining in China.

    Located in Ordos in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the “National No.1 Uranium” demonstration project, the country’s largest natural uranium production base by capacity and built to the highest standards, has also set a new record for construction speed, having been completed just one year after breaking ground.

    “This demonstration project is a major achievement in China’s third-generation uranium mining and processing technology,” said Yuan Xu, chairman of China National Uranium Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CNNC.

    He added that the project features key elements of modern uranium mining, including a strong focus on environmental protection, remote control operations, intelligent analysis, and enhanced quality and efficiency.

    Through full-process digitalization and intelligent analysis, the project has made uranium mining more predictable and controllable, according to Yuan.

    China’s total nuclear power generation capacity — including units in operation, under construction, or officially approved — ranks first in the world, according to the China Energy Research Society.

    The technologies used in the demonstration project are expected to be fully applied and rapidly scaled across uranium development in China’s northern basins to support the creation of additional large-scale uranium mining bases, according to the CNNC.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: War veteran’s grandson reunited with medals

    Source: New Zealand Police

    War medals stolen from the mailbox of a veteran’s grandson in Wellsford earlier this month have been found and returned to their rightful owner.

    On 9 July, Patrick Conlon made a report to Police after a valuable parcel was allegedly stolen from his mailbox.

    Mr Conlon was understandably very upset by the theft – the parcel contained World War I medals that had been awarded to his grandfather, Elmer James Conlon.

    Police established that the parcel had been delivered on 1 July, but had then gone missing before Mr Conlon could collect it.

    Police appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the medals, or for any locals to report if they’d seen any suspicious activity in the area on the date of the theft.

    Thankfully, yesterday, Police were contacted by the Wellsford War memorial museum staff advising that the medals had been located in their returns bin.

    Senior Sergeant Damian Lawn says it appears someone had dropped them off overnight.

    “We’re pleased that whoever took these medals did the right thing and returned them – obviously they are hugely significant to Mr Conlon and we are glad to be able to reunite him with them.

    “We have fingerprinted the medals before returning them and we are continuing with our enquiries.”

    Anyone who has any further information about the theft or those involved is asked to get in touch through our 105 service, using reference number 250709/8286.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: 13 year old boy injured in motorbike crash

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    13 year old boy injured in motorbike crash

    Sunday, 13 July 2025 – 11:20 am.

    Police are investigating after a 13 year old boy was injured in a motorbike crash on an East Coast fire trail yesterday.
    Police were notified by Ambulance Tasmania about 11.30am in relation to a boy being injured in a motorbike crash and needing to be airlifted to Hobart.
    The boy is believed to have been riding on fire trails with family members when he came off the bike.
    After the crash, the boy was able to ride back to the Chain of Lagoons, and from there was airlifted to Hobart with serious but non life threatening injuries.
    Members of the public are reminded that fire trails and forest roads are public streets and drivers must be licensed and using registered vehicles. The road rules apply on these roads as they do on any other.
    Anyone with information about the incident should contact St Helens Police on 131444.

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

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

    MIL-Evening Report: New Caledonia’s political parties commit to ‘historic’ statehood deal
    By 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 set to become — for the first time — a “state” within the French realm. The 13-page agreement yesterday, officially entitled “Agreement Project of […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: A wildfire’s legacy can haunt rivers for years, putting drinking water at risk
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Ben Livneh, Associate Professor of Hydrology, University of Colorado Boulder Burned ground can become hydrophobic and almost waxlike, allowing rainfall to quickly wash contaminants downslope. Carli Brucker A wildfire rages across a forested mountainside. The smoke billows and the flames rise. An aircraft drops vibrant red flame […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Jeremy Porter, Professor of Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, City University of New York A deadly flash flood on July 4, 2025, swept through Nancy Callery’s childhood home in Hunt, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Destructive flash flooding in Texas and other states is raising questions about […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Twyford praises NFIP lead, calls for inspired peace and regionalism
    Asia Pacific Report An opposition Labour Party MP today paid tribute to the Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific (NFIP) movement, saying it should inspire Aotearoa New Zealand to maintain its own independence, embrace a strong regionalism, and be a “voice for peace and demilitarisation”. But Phil Twyford, MP for Te Atatu and spokesperson on disarmament, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 12, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 12, 2025. NFIP activists, advocates to open nuclear-free Pacific exhibitionAsia Pacific Report Nuclear-free and independent Pacific advocates are treating Aucklanders to a lively week-long exhibition dedicated to the struggle for nuclear justice in the region. It will be opened today by […]

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

    Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 13, 2025

    MIL-OSI: Today’s Opportunity Meets XRP’s 5-Year Outlook — PFMCrypto Launches Short-Term XRP Mining Plan
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The price trajectory of Ripple (XRP) has always been hard to predict. In December 2020, the SEC lawsuit cast a long shadow over the token. Although the legal pressure eased by mid-2024—and Ripple Labs even launched an XRP-backed stablecoin—the market’s response was unexpectedly […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Secures Several Key Priorities in Committee-Passed NDAA To Expand IVF Coverage, Strengthen Oversight of Domestic Military Deployments, Boost American Manufacturing and More
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 11, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)—secured several important provisions to support servicemembers and boost American competitiveness […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP Approaches $3 Milestone While PFMCrypto Launches Innovative XRP Cloud Mining Contracts to Widespread Interest
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the past 30 days, XRP has seen a significant upward trend, recently rising from a range of $2.05 to $2.71 and now edging closer to the key $3.00 resistance level. This bullish price action coincides with the rollout of PFMCrypto’s innovative XRP […]

    MIL-OSI: Little Pepe Raises Over $5,500,000 and Enters Stage 5 Presale at $0.0014 on EVM Layer 2 Ethereum Network
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Little Pepe has formally crossed the $5.5 million mark in its ongoing presale, signaling robust investor interest because it enters Stage 5 with tokens now priced at $0.0014. This milestone underscores the project’s rapid growth and rising credibility in the crypto space. […]

    AIIA to host Shalyacon 2025: A three-day national seminar on Ayurvedic surgery
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi will host Shalyacon 2025, a three-day national seminar from July 13 to 15, coinciding with Sushruta Jayanti, celebrated annually on July 15 to honor Acharya Sushruta, widely regarded as the Father of Surgery. Organized by AIIA’s Department […]

    MIL-OSI: Ethereum Based Meme Coin Little Pepe Continues Its Rise With Over $5.5M Raised in Presale
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DUBAI, United Arab Emirate, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Little Pepe, the fast-growing EVM Layer 2 meme coin, has officially surpassed $5.5 million in presale, marking a significant milestone as it enters Stage 5 with tokens now priced at $0.0014. The project continues to draw big attention from investors and meme […]

    MIL-OSI: Earn 3,777 XRP Daily! BJMINING Attracts a Surge of XRP Whales
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Washington, D.C., July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following Ripple’s July 2 submission of a national banking license application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), XRP holders worldwide are flocking to BJMINING, a leading cloud mining platform. Over the past week, the number of registered XRP users […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Q&A: Wins for Rural America Signed into Law
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley Q: How did you leverage your leadership for alternative energy? A: More than three decades ago, I helped launch Iowa’s rise to dominance in alternative energy with the first-ever federal wind energy tax credit. Wind energy supports more than 9,000 jobs in Iowa and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Grassley Report Concludes Secret Service Failure to Share Threat Information Allowed for Preventable Tragedy in Butler, Identifies Path Forward for Agency Improvements
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report compiled at his request in the wake of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, […]

    MIL-OSI: Earn XRP in 5 Days, Not 5 Years — PFMCrypto Launches Short-Term XRP Mining Solution
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ripple’s (XRP) price trajectory has historically been difficult to predict. The December 2020 SEC lawsuit cast a long shadow over the token. Although regulatory pressure eased by mid-2024—and Ripple Labs even launched an XRP-backed stablecoin—the market reaction remained unexpectedly bearish. By 2025, however, […]

    MIL-OSI: Topnotch Crypto launches innovative cloud mining app, allowing you to mine Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Litecoin with just a few taps
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topnotch Crypto is a recognizable leader in the blockchain and digital asset space, and we are proud to announce the launch of our new mobile cloud mining app. Our easy, secure, and scalable app allows you to begin mining cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin […]

    MIL-OSI: Find Mining announces major upgrade, official app launched on Google Play to simplify Crypto Mining for global cryptocurrency enthusiasts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Find Mining, the world’s leading cloud mining service provider, announced today that it has completed a major version upgrade. Its official application has been officially launched on the Google Play Store, marking that Find Mining has officially expanded its convenient, secure and efficient cloud […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Enters Final Weeks With Limited-Time Price Reduction
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With interest in blockchain innovation surging, Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) is making headlines by rolling out a limited-time price rollback during its ongoing presale—now in Phase 11. Originally priced at $11, BTC-S tokens are now available for just $5, giving new buyers access to a […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese and Uzbek experts assess prospects for digital cooperation within the SCO
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, July 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese and Uzbek experts listed the prospects for digital cooperation within the […]

    MIL-OSI Video: Teaching AI to Smell & New Suit for Space Exploration | WEF | Top Stories of the Week
    Source: World Economic Forum (video statements) This week’s top stories of the week include: 0:15 Teaching AI how to smell – Hearing and vision have already been digitized. But not smell. So Alex Wiltschko, a former Google researcher, launched a start-up to address this gap. Osmo breaks down smells into digital signatures. It can detect […]

    MIL-OSI: Mint Miner launches AI cloud mining mode to convert XRP into daily passive income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, CA, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the global crypto asset market matures, Ripple (XRP) continues to attract a large number of investors with its advantages of fast settlement, low cost and high liquidity. In this wave, more and more XRP holders are turning from “holding coins and watching” […]

    MIL-OSI: SciChart Wins Healthcare Tech of the Year at 2025 National Technology Awards
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SciChart, the world’s leading provider of high-performance charting and data visualization software, has been awarded Healthcare Tech of the Year at the 2025 National Technology Awards — one of the UK’s most prestigious honors for technology innovation. Run annually by National Technology News, the awards […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Foreign Secretary Speech: Diplomacy in the Digital Age
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Foreign Secretary Speech: Diplomacy in the Digital Age Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on diplomacy in the digital age whilst in Singapore. It’s great to be here today.   As you have heard, I recently marked twenty five years as a member of Parliament and […]

    WHO recognizes India’s visionary integration of AI and Ayush for healthcare future
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine, particularly Ayush systems, in its first-ever technical brief titled “Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine.” The brief, prompted by India’s proposal, outlines a global roadmap […]

    Under PM Modi, India continues to champion the cause of Global South
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India continued to address the priorities of the Global South even as it engaged actively with the world in advancing its national interests amid a rapidly evolving global landscape, the 2024 annual report released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) details. Indian foreign policy demonstrated […]

  • MIL-OSI China: China’s medical equipment exports reach over 190 countries, regions

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

    SHANGHAI, July 12 — China’s medical equipment exports reached over 9,000 medical institutions in more than 190 countries and regions last year, according to the China International Conference on Medical Equipment Cooperation held in Shanghai.

    Over the past five years, China’s medical equipment import and export trade has seen a compound annual growth rate of 9.4 percent, indicating a steady rise in international competitiveness and brand influence, as well as deeper international cooperation, said Hou Yan, chairperson of the China Association of Medical Equipment, which hosted the conference from Friday to Saturday.

    The purpose of hosting the conference was to build a high-level, wide-ranging and multi-dimensional platform for international exchange and cooperation, and to share China’s innovations and experience in the medical equipment sector, Hou added.

    Participants from 17 countries and regions, including health officials, experts and representatives from medical enterprises, attended the conference.

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  • South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 13, 2025

    South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 13, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: July 12th, 2025

    Heinrich, Luján Meet with New Mexicans Affected by Severe Flooding in Ruidoso
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich PHOTOS & VIDEO RUIDOSO, N.M.– U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) met with New Mexicans affected by severe flash flooding in Ruidoso, received an update on the disaster and future recovery efforts, and delivered supplies to flood victims. “What […]

    Trump intensifies trade war with 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, after weeks of negotiations with the key U.S. allies and top trading partners failed to reach a comprehensive trade deal. In an escalation […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump announced the introduction of 30 percent tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico from August 1
    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 NEW YORK, July 12 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday morning that a 30 […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Q&A: Wins for Rural America Signed into Law
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley Q: How did you leverage your leadership for alternative energy? A: More than three decades ago, I helped launch Iowa’s rise to dominance in alternative energy with the first-ever federal wind energy tax credit. Wind energy supports more than 9,000 jobs in Iowa and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: What They Are Saying: Biodiesel Advocates Applaud Grassley Efforts to Strengthen Iowa’s Renewable Fuels Industry in the One Big Beautiful Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley WASHINGTON – Biodiesel producers, farmers and renewable fuel stakeholders say the One Big Beautiful Bill will revitalize and strengthen Iowa’s renewable fuels industry and deliver for Iowa farmers.  On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. It improves […]

    MIL-OSI: BexBack Launches 100% Deposit Bonus and $50 Welcome Offer to Attract Crypto Futures Traders Amid Bitcoin Surge
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to surging demand for leveraged crypto trading, BexBack Exchange has announced a limited-time promotional campaign featuring a 100% deposit bonus match and a $50 welcome bonus for new users. This initiative comes as Bitcoin continues to trade above $110,000, sparking renewed interest in […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: D. Trump announced the introduction of 30 percent duties on goods from the EU and Mexico from August 1
    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 NEW YORK, July 12 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday morning that a 30 […]

    MIL-OSI Video: Sudan: ICC warns of ongoing war crimes and atrocities in Darfur | United Nations
    Source: United Nations (video statements) Deputy International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan today (10 Jul) told the Security Council that the Office of the Prosecutor has “reasonable grounds to believe that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been and are continuing to be committed in Darfur.” Khan described a series of ongoing […]

    MIL-OSI USA: ICE Buffalo arrests Mexican criminal aliens with felony convictions
    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement July 11, 2025Buffalo, NY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Buffalo is keeping New York safe by identifying and arresting criminal aliens and other individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws. On July 7, ICE officers arrested the following two criminal aliens […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: EUROPE/POLAND – Four days for four continents: a look at the world from the “School for Missionary Animators 2025”
    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Warsaw (Agenzia Fides) – Daily prayer, thematic workshops, and meetings with missionaries: these were the main activities of the second-level School for Missionary Animators (SAM), held from July 1 to 4 in Warsaw. Organized by the Pontifical Mission Societies in Poland, the initiative brought together 37 participants from 17 […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Lightning: D. Trump announced the introduction of 30 percent duties on goods from the EU and Mexico from August 1
    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 Xinhua | 12.07. 2025 Keywords: USA Source: Xinhua Flash: D. Trump announced the introduction of 30 percent […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: World Horse Day: Honoring humanity’s oldest and most loyal companion
    Source: United Nations MIL OSI b UN News visited the farm to mark the first-ever World Horse Day, established this year by the UN General Assembly. By creating the Day, Member States sent a clear message: animals deserve to be treated with care and respect. A faithful companion From ancient battlefields to modern therapeutic programs, […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Mexican national, illegally living in Beaumont, guilty of immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas
    Source: Office of United States Attorneys BEAUMONT, Texas –A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to an immigration violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jesus Adame-Nunez, 43, a Mexican national illegally residing in Beaumont, pleaded guilty to illegal reentry by a previously deported person before U.S. Magistrate Judge Zack […]

    MIL-OSI China: Jair leaves Botafogo for Nottingham Forest
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Botafogo has confirmed the sale of center back Jair Cunha to Nottingham Forest, in a deal reportedly worth 12 million euros. The 20-year-old, who had been tied to Botafogo until 2028, agreed to a contract that runs until June 2030, the Rio de Janeiro club said […]

    MIL-OSI Video: 2012: Hurricane Sandy | United Nations
    Source: United Nations (video statements) Beginning in late October 2012 in the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Sandy grew into what some media reports described as a “once in a generation” storm, causing death and destruction across the Caribbean region and the eastern seaboard of the United States. In the Caribbean, five million people were affected and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SPC MD 1653
    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Mesoscale Discussion 1653NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1146 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025 Areas affected…parts of the Texas Panhandle and adjacent eastcentral New Mexico Concerning…Severe Thunderstorm Watch 510… Valid 120446Z – 120645Z The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 510continues. SUMMARY…Stronger thunderstorm development, and the risk […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Chu, Sen. Coons lead Bicameral Letter Demanding Accountability for President Trump’s Discriminatory Travel Ban
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27) Members blast President Trump’s travel ban: “We write to express our strong opposition to President Trump’s recent decision to issue a sweeping travel ban that will deny entry to thousands of individuals from 19 different countries.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leading 68 of their Democratic […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sánchez: Trump’s Brazil tariff threat is clear abuse of power
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA) WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez released the following statement in response to President Trump announcing a 50 percent tariff on Brazil over the prosecution of former-Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro: “President Trump’s threat to impose […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Scalise Releases Video Touting OBBB Wins
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Scalise (1st District of Louisiana) WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released a video touting the wins in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Leader Scalise highlighted the economic relief, border security, and energy independence achieved by President Trump signing this historic bill into law. To […]

    MIL-OSI USA:  Amo Led Discussion with Rhode Island Manufacturers Struggling because of Trump’s Erratic Trade Policy
    Source: US Congressman Gabe Amo (Rhode Island 1st District) 85% of Rhode Island manufacturers say Trump’s tariffs are hurting their businesses in a new survey. PAWTUCKET, RI –  Monday, June 30th, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) led a roundtable discussion with six small, local manufacturers from across Rhode Island’s First Congressional District about the impacts of […]

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

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

    AIIA to host Shalyacon 2025: A three-day national seminar on Ayurvedic surgery
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi will host Shalyacon 2025, a three-day national seminar from July 13 to 15, coinciding with Sushruta Jayanti, celebrated annually on July 15 to honor Acharya Sushruta, widely regarded as the Father of Surgery. Organized by AIIA’s Department […]

    Trump intensifies trade war with 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, after weeks of negotiations with the key U.S. allies and top trading partners failed to reach a comprehensive trade deal. In an escalation […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: AAIB Update: Preliminary report into Air India flight AI171
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements News story AAIB Update: Preliminary report into Air India flight AI171 Update on the fatal accident which occurred in Ahmedabad, India on 12 June 2025 Air Accidents Investigation Branch (UK) has been made aware that a preliminary report into the tragic accident which occurred on 12 June 2025 has […]

    Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports opens nominations for Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, has announced the opening of nominations for the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (TNNAA) 2024. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in adventure, aiming to foster endurance, risk-taking, cooperative teamwork, and quick reflexes among youth in […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Foreign Secretary Speech: Diplomacy in the Digital Age
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Foreign Secretary Speech: Diplomacy in the Digital Age Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on diplomacy in the digital age whilst in Singapore. It’s great to be here today.   As you have heard, I recently marked twenty five years as a member of Parliament and […]

    Under PM Modi, India continues to champion the cause of Global South
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India continued to address the priorities of the Global South even as it engaged actively with the world in advancing its national interests amid a rapidly evolving global landscape, the 2024 annual report released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) details. Indian foreign policy demonstrated […]

    WHO recognizes India’s visionary integration of AI and Ayush for healthcare future
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine, particularly Ayush systems, in its first-ever technical brief titled “Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine.” The brief, prompted by India’s proposal, outlines a global roadmap […]

    Favourable agricultural output, easing inflation to support rural consumption in FY26: Report
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Recent reductions in income tax burdens, benign inflation, lower interest rates and a favourable outlook for agricultural production are expected to support rural incomes and bolster overall consumption in India, according to a new report. Given that private final consumption expenditure constitutes nearly 60 per cent […]

    Widespread rainfall predicted across India till July 17; Delhi-NCR faces waterlogging and traffic
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intermittent rainfall across large parts of the country till July 17, with heavy to very heavy showers expected in several regions, including the National Capital Region (NCR). In Delhi and surrounding areas, continuous rainfall has led to waterlogging and […]

    PM Modi hands out 51,000 appointment letters in 16th Rozgar Mela, says youth driving nation-building
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly-inducted recruits in various Central government departments and organisations through video conferencing during the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela. The employment drive was conducted simultaneously at 47 locations across the country. According to […]

    UN report urges stronger measures to detect AI-driven deepfakes
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Companies must use advanced tools to detect and stamp out misinformation and deepfake content to help counter growing risks of election interference and financial fraud, the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union urged in a report on Friday. Deepfakes such as AI-generated images and videos, and audio […]

    Over 1.63 lakh pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra in first 9 days
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Over 1.63 lakh devotees have performed the sacred Amarnath Yatra since it began on July 3, even as a fresh batch of 6,639 pilgrims departed from Jammu for Kashmir early Saturday morning. According to officials, the pilgrims who have so far undertaken the yatra have successfully […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: Delhi Parks 10°C Cooler, But 8 out of 10 parks Lack Water, Gates Shut in Heat
    Source: Greenpeace Statement – Delhi, 12 July, 2025: A recent audit of 50 parks across Delhi has revealed stark contrasts in surface temperatures – with shaded green areas being up to 20°C cooler in some parks than nearby unshaded concrete spaces, while an average 10°C temperature difference was recorded. In one instance, the concrete zones […]

    PM Modi hails UNESCO recognition of Maratha military landscapes as India’s 44th World Heritage Site
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed immense pride and joy over the inscription of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. The recognition, granted at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, marks India’s 44th World […]

    Maratha military landscapes of India inscribed as 44th UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) At the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, France, the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This significant recognition marks India’s 44th World Heritage site and highlights the country’s remarkable historical and architectural heritage, […]

    PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters at 16th Rozgar Mela today
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a push to accelerate employment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted candidates in various government departments and organisations on Saturday at the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela, which will take place virtually. PM Modi will address […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Tianjin to host meeting of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers
    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 12 (Xinhua) — A meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation […]

    MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI AND CRENSHAW INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PREVENT DRUG SHORTAGES BY ADDRESSING VULNERABILITIES IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) introduced the Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply (MAPS) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the federal government’s ability to prepare for and mitigate future drug shortages by identifying vulnerabilities in the pharmaceutical supply chain. […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Harlem, Montana, Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse Charges on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation
    Source: US FBI GREAT FALLS – A Harlem man accused of sexual abuse on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The defendant, Ross Vincent Dale, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse. Dale faces maximum penalties of life imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and 5 years […]

    MIL-OSI China: Meeting of SCO Foreign Ministers Council to be held in Tianjin
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 12 — The Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States will be held in Tianjin on July 15, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced here Saturday. At the invitation of Member of the […]

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

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

    MIL-OSI China: China’s medical equipment exports reach over 190 countries, regions
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News SHANGHAI, July 12 — China’s medical equipment exports reached over 9,000 medical institutions in more than 190 countries and regions last year, according to the China International Conference on Medical Equipment Cooperation held in Shanghai. Over the past five years, China’s medical equipment import and export […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China exports medical equipment to over 190 countries and regions
    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 SHANGHAI, July 12 (Xinhua) — China exported medical equipment to more than 190 countries and regions last […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Inclusion of Xi Xia Imperial Tombs in UNESCO World Heritage List Promotes Global Civilization Initiative: China’s Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism
    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 12 (Xinhua) — The inclusion of the Xi Xia Imperial Tombs in the UNESCO World […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China expects to further develop strategic cooperation and partnership with Sri Lanka – Chinese Foreign Minister
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Xinhua) — China hopes to work with Sri Lanka to further develop strategic […]

    MIL-OSI China: Ezhou Huahu Int’l Airport in C China’s Hubei operates at night
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Ezhou Huahu Int’l Airport in C China’s Hubei operates at night Updated: July 12, 2025 22:06 Xinhua This photo taken on July 11, 2025 shows a view of the apron at Ezhou Huahu International Airport in Ezhou, central China’s Hubei Province. Brightly lit during the night, […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Largest Natural Uranium Project Produces First Barrel
    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 12 (Xinhua) — China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced Saturday that the country’s largest natural […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Foreign Ministry comments on Philippines’ statements on 9th anniversary of “2016 South China Sea arbitration award” /detailed version-1/
    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 12 (Xinhua) — China’s position on the “2016 South China Sea arbitral award” is consistent […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi speaks out on South China Sea issue
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China-Russia Border Festival Kicks Off in Suifenhe
    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 12 (Xinhua) — The China-Russia Border Festival will be held in Suifenhe City, northeast China’s […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM expounds China’s position on South China Sea arbitration case
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The 15th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 11, 2025. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended and delivered a speech at the summit […]

    MIL-OSI China: White House official denies plan to abolish FEMA
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News It is not on the agenda of the White House to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) outright, The Washington Post on Friday cited an official source, as U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Texas to view the impact of last week’s deadly floods. For […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: A regular bus route has opened linking China’s Yanji and Russia’s Vladivostok
    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 CHANGCHUN, July 12 (Xinhua) — A regular passenger bus route has recently been launched between Yanji (northeast […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China’s digital infrastructure opens up new opportunities for SCO cooperation
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, July 12 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economic Forum was held in north […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Outlines China’s Position on South China Sea Arbitration Case
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau […]

    MIL-OSI China: China eyes future, title defense at home in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Host China will deploy its teenage phenom Zhang Ziyu with a focus on both the future and the defense of its title at the upcoming FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, which begins Sunday in Shenzhen. For China, the defending champion, the first major tournament of the 2028 […]

    MIL-OSI China: PSV completes transfer of winger Ruben van Bommel from AZ
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News PSV secured the signing of AZ forward Ruben van Bommel on Friday, with the 20-year-old winger signing a contract until mid-2030. With a transfer fee around 15 million euros (approximately 17.5 million U.S. dollars), Van Bommel is expected to be the successor to Noa Lang in […]

    MIL-OSI China: Jair leaves Botafogo for Nottingham Forest
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Botafogo has confirmed the sale of center back Jair Cunha to Nottingham Forest, in a deal reportedly worth 12 million euros. The 20-year-old, who had been tied to Botafogo until 2028, agreed to a contract that runs until June 2030, the Rio de Janeiro club said […]

    MIL-OSI China: Sinner beats Djokovic to face Alcaraz in Wimbledon final
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Top seed Jannik Sinner will take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final after the Italian ruthlessly dismantled Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Friday. The victory sent Sinner into a maiden Wimbledon final and set up a re-match of last month’s French Open […]

    MIL-OSI China: Former Uruguay midfielder Lodeiro rejoins Nacional
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Uruguayan midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro has returned to his boyhood team Nacional on a free transfer, the Montevideo club said on Friday. Lodeiro signed a one-year deal with Nacional after parting ways with MLS side Houston Dynamo. “I was drawn by the challenge and the opportunity to […]

    MIL-OSI China: Animated film brings Pu Songling’s supernatural tales to life
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The animated fantasy anthology “Curious Tales of a Temple” premiered in Beijing on July 8, drawing on classic supernatural stories from “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio,” a 17th-century collection by Pu Songling. Animators, producers and voice cast pose for a photo at the premiere of […]