Economy: 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: RICH Miner launches new cloud mining service for XRP investors, converting Ripple into stable income
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CHICAGO, IL, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RICH Miner, a London-based cloud mining platform, has announced a breakthrough service that allows XRP holders to directly use XRP coins to participate in Bitcoin cloud mining, turning market-volatile tokens into predictable daily income streams. The service is based on its newly upgraded smart […]

MIL-OSI: LET Mining launches a new cloud mining strategy to turn XRP into daily income
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With its ultra-fast settlement of 3 seconds and a cost advantage of as low as $0.0002 per transaction, Ripple (XRP) has become the preferred cryptocurrency for cross-border payments and institutional applications. As the market matures, savvy investors are no longer satisfied with […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New £63 million boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release New £63 million boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution Funding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport. major boost to charging investment to break down barriers to electric vehicle ownership and boost charging infrastructure across the UK, cutting […]

MIL-OSI: AI Mining Powers Ripple’s XRP, PFMCrypto Launches Next-Gen AI Mining for XRP with Daily Rewards
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem gains global momentum, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major leap in accessible crypto mining: the launch of XRP-focused cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and mobile platforms, these flexible short-term contracts allow users to mine XRP […]

MIL-OSI: Bay Miner Launches the Next Generation of Cloud Mining – Secure, Simple, and Scalable for Everyone
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an industry often clouded by complexity and technical barriers, Bay Miner is taking a bold step forward by launching an advanced, user-first cloud mining platform designed to make cryptocurrency mining accessible, transparent, and profitable for everyone—regardless of experience level or technical […]

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: Merging Ripple’s XRP with AI Mining, PFMCrypto Launches Smart Cloud Mining with Daily XRP Payouts
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem gains global momentum, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major leap in accessible crypto mining: the launch of XRP-focused cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and mobile platforms, these flexible short-term contracts allow users to mine XRP […]

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 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: 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: New Opportunity for Bitcoin Holders: Earn up to $52,128 in Daily Profits with COME Mining Cloud Mining Platform
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COME Mining, the world’s leading cloud mining platform, has officially released a new mobile application that allows users to mine Bitcoin (BTC),Ripple(XRP),Dogecoin (DOGE) and Litecoin (LTC) for free without purchasing physical mining machines, greatly simplifying the cryptocurrency mining process.COME Mining is committed […]

MIL-OSI: Ripple’s XRP Gets AI Mining Boost as PFMCrypto Unveils AI-Driven XRP Mining with Zero Hardware and Daily Payouts
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem gains global momentum, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major leap in accessible crypto mining: the launch of XRP-focused cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and mobile platforms, these flexible short-term contracts allow users to mine XRP […]

MIL-OSI: Seize the new opportunity of XRP: Achieve stable daily income through XY Miner
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the global cryptocurrency market continues to rise, Ripple (XRP) has become a digital asset that mainstream investors are paying close attention to due to its high-speed transactions, low fees and enterprise-level application scenarios. With the recent surge in XRP, more and […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Harnessing data and digital tools to strengthen social protection
Source: APO . Long viewed as a fallback for hard times, social protection is now being reimagined as a driver of resilience. With rising costs, widening inequality, and fragile economies, governments are searching for ways to make every policy choice count. These challenges brought policymakers from Africa, Asia, and the Pacific to Livingstone, Zambia, from […]

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 […]

MIL-OSI: AAS MINER AI Cloud Mining Platform: A Streamlined Solution for Accessible and Intelligent Bitcoin Mining
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the evolving world of digital currencies, Bitcoin continues to stand out as one of the most recognized and utilized assets. As interest in cryptocurrencies grows, users are looking for efficient and secure ways to participate in mining without the barriers of […]

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

MIL-OSI: LET Mining launches a new cloud mining strategy to turn XRP into daily income
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With its ultra-fast settlement of 3 seconds and a cost advantage of as low as $0.0002 per transaction, Ripple (XRP) has become the preferred cryptocurrency for cross-border payments and institutional applications. As the market matures, savvy investors are no longer satisfied with […]

MIL-OSI: BlockchainCloudMining Launches XRP-Powered Cloud Mining Contracts Offering Daily Profits
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A New Path for Experienced Crypto Traders to Generate Passive Income with Stability and Speed BlockchainCloudMining, a next-generation decentralized mining platform, today announced the launch of a new XRP-integrated blockchain cloud mining product, enabling crypto investors to use Ripple’s fast, low-fee currency to access […]

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: Bay Miner Launches the Next Generation of Cloud Mining – Secure, Simple, and Scalable for Everyone
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an industry often clouded by complexity and technical barriers, Bay Miner is taking a bold step forward by launching an advanced, user-first cloud mining platform designed to make cryptocurrency mining accessible, transparent, and profitable for everyone—regardless of experience level or technical […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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: What They Are Saying: Wind and Solar Advocates Laud Grassley Efforts to Advance Iowa’s Clean Energy Future
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley WASHINGTON – Clean energy advocates are applauding Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) leadership to support the wind and solar energy industries in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Grassley successfully got the wind energy industry off the ground by instituting America’s first-ever federal wind energy […]

MIL-OSI USA: Grassley Pushes CMS to Crack Down on Obamacare Fraud
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is renewing calls for accountability after receiving information that builds on independent reports of widespread Obamacare fraud. In 2024, taxpayers reportedly footed the bill […]

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: 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: 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: New Opportunity for Bitcoin Holders: Earn up to $52,128 in Daily Profits with COME Mining Cloud Mining Platform
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COME Mining, the world’s leading cloud mining platform, has officially released a new mobile application that allows users to mine Bitcoin (BTC),Ripple(XRP),Dogecoin (DOGE) and Litecoin (LTC) for free without purchasing physical mining machines, greatly simplifying the cryptocurrency mining process.COME Mining is committed […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Hamba Kahle ‘man of the people’: Former Deputy President Mabuza laid to rest
Source: Government of South Africa Beneath an unseasonably warm winter sun, the rolling hills of Mpumalanga stood as silent witness as South Africa bid a final farewell to former Deputy President David ‘DD’ Mabuza on Saturday. The former Deputy President passed away last week at the age of 64, following a short illness. He was […]

MIL-OSI: Seize the new opportunity of XRP: Achieve stable daily income through XY Miner
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the global cryptocurrency market continues to rise, Ripple (XRP) has become a digital asset that mainstream investors are paying close attention to due to its high-speed transactions, low fees and enterprise-level application scenarios. With the recent surge in XRP, more and […]

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 […]

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

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: Bay Miner Launches the Next Generation of Cloud Mining – Secure, Simple, and Scalable for Everyone
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an industry often clouded by complexity and technical barriers, Bay Miner is taking a bold step forward by launching an advanced, user-first cloud mining platform designed to make cryptocurrency mining accessible, transparent, and profitable for everyone—regardless of experience level or technical […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

MIL-OSI USA: What They’re Saying: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces the ‘Unearth America’s Future Act’
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)   “The ambitious bill is Stevens’ response to growing concern that the United States is overly dependent on China to power manufacturing in key strategic sectors.”   WASHINGTON, D.C. –  This week, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced her plan to introduce the Unearth America’s […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Unilateral Military Threats, Urges Diplomacy Over War in U.S.–Iran Relations
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Danny K Davis (7th District of Illinois) Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Unilateral Military Threats, Urges Diplomacy Over War in U.S.–Iran Relations Go ahead once again, President Trump has overstepped his bounds and is acting like a king, dictator, or something worse. Without any interaction or discussion […]

MIL-OSI USA: Krishnamoorthi to Partner With Stevens, Carbajal to Introduce Bill Blocking Unilateral Military Deployments Against Peaceful Protesters
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) Legislation comes after Trump deployed National Guard to LA, threatened to ramp up ICE enforcement in Chicago WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) announced he would co-lead the Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act with Representatives Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Salud […]

MIL-OSI USA: Schakowsky, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Help Ensure the Food We Eat is Safe
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District of Illinois) Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) reintroduced the Food Chemical Reassessment Act […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cole Votes to Support Military Families and Fully Fund Veterans Health Care
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: “Today’s bill puts service and strength first – supporting U.S. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Williams Announces Senior Staff Promotions
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Roger Williams (25th District of Texas) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, announced the promotion of Lauren Holmes to Chief of Staff and Katie Crane to Deputy Chief of Staff in his Washington, D.C. office. Lauren Holmes currently serves as Staff […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Crow Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Servicemembers Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger, has introduced the Support Modern Approaches in Recovery Technology for Traumatic Brain Injury (SMART for TBI) Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve care for active-duty servicemembers suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) by identifying ways that digital technology can […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Crow Statement on U.S., Iran Military Strikes
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) issued the following statement after President Trump bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities and Iran launched retaliatory strikes against a U.S. military base in Qatar: In a statement, Congressman Crow said: “I strongly condemn Iran’s attack against American servicemembers in the Middle […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Crow Honors WWII Army Rangers Awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal at Ceremony
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) WASHINGTON — On Thursday, June 26, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, honored World War II Army Rangers with the Congressional Gold Medal—the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress. Congressman Crow authored and passed […]

MIL-OSI USA: Representatives Neguse and Crank Lead Bipartisan Effort to Bolster Colorado’s Aerial Firefighting Capabilities
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)   In a letter to Dr. Troy E. Meink, Secretary of the Air Force, the lawmakers requested upgrades to the aircraft currently stationed at the 302nd Airlift Wing.  Lafayette, CO — As Colorado braces for peak wildfire season, Congressmen Joe Neguse (CO-02) and Jeff […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Aderholt Introduces DUAL Act to Expand College Credit Opportunities for Military-Dependent Students in DODEA Schools
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt introduced the DUAL (Defense United Access to Learning) Act, a bill that would allow the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) to partner with accredited colleges and universities to offer dual enrollment programs for high school students […]

MIL-OSI USA: Supporting our Servicemembers and Bolstering Military Infrastructure
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) Americans work hard to earn a living, and it is Congress’ duty to safeguard those resources through setting guidelines for spending, taxes, and planning each fiscal year’s federal budget. Throughout appropriations season, the twelve subcommittees on the House Appropriations Committee hold hearings to examine […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Lofgren and Barragán Lead Democrats’ Response to Rep. Kim’s Distorted, Partisan Resolution Regarding Trump’s Authoritarian Response to the LA Protests
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led Democrats in introducing a resolution to condemn Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines during the LA protests, while reaffirming support for state […]

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

MIL-OSI Russia: Iran Always Ready for Negotiations on Its Nuclear Program — 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 TEHRAN, July 12 (Xinhua) — Iran has always been and will be “ready for talks” on its […]

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 Russia: Syrian Interim President Visits Azerbaijan, Lays Foundations for Gas 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 Baku, July 12 /Xinhua/ — Interim President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Azerbaijan […]

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 USA: What They Are Saying: Wind and Solar Advocates Laud Grassley Efforts to Advance Iowa’s Clean Energy Future
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley WASHINGTON – Clean energy advocates are applauding Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) leadership to support the wind and solar energy industries in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Grassley successfully got the wind energy industry off the ground by instituting America’s first-ever federal wind energy […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Update 302 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed about a purported drone attack on the city hall in Enerhodar, where most staff of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. During a visit to Enerhodar today, the IAEA team members based […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Update 302 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed about a purported drone attack on the city hall in Enerhodar, where most staff of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. During a visit to Enerhodar today, the IAEA team members based at […]

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 Security: Update 302 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed about a purported drone attack on the city hall in Enerhodar, where most staff of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. During a visit to Enerhodar today, the IAEA team members based […]

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: California Psychics 10 Free Minutes Welcome Offer for 2025 | New Psychic Services Just Announced
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, CA, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —   California Psychics, a trusted leader in spiritual and intuitive readings for over 25 years, has officially launched its new 10 Free Minutes Welcome Offer for 2025. This limited-time promotion gives new users a rare opportunity to connect with the best California psychics […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) Director General to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Following Landmark Senegalese Oil Refining Milestone
Source: APO – Report: . Mamadou Diop, Director General and CEO of refinery company Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) will participate as a speaker at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place on September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His participation comes after a historic breakthrough for Senegal’s energy […]

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 […]

MIL-OSI USA: What They’re Saying: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces the ‘Unearth America’s Future Act’
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)   “The ambitious bill is Stevens’ response to growing concern that the United States is overly dependent on China to power manufacturing in key strategic sectors.”   WASHINGTON, D.C. –  This week, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced her plan to introduce the Unearth America’s […]

MIL-OSI USA: Schakowsky, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Help Ensure the Food We Eat is Safe
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District of Illinois) Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) reintroduced the Food Chemical Reassessment Act […]

MIL-OSI USA: Representative Chuck Fleischmann Applauds Historic Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann(TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives completed final passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Donald Trump to sign into law, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Bonamici Denounces GOP Tax Bill that Guts Medicaid, SNAP
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon) WASHINGTON, DC [7/3/25] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici condemned the House Republican reconciliation bill, which is now headed to the president’s desk after passing the House and Senate with all Democrats voting no. Her statement can be found below: “There is nothing beautiful […]

MIL-OSI USA: LaMalfa Statement on House Passage of Budget Reconciliation Package
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Doug LaMalfa 1st District of California Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the House passed the budget reconciliation package, sending it to President Trump’s desk for final approval: “This package delivers a lot of what we’ve been pushing for years. It means […]

MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDING THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in FCC v. Consumers’ Research. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: New Guidance Launched to ensure protecting World Heritage during the Renewable Energy Transition
Source: United Nations UNESCO has launched the Guidance on Wind and Solar Energy Projects in a World Heritage Context, which is the updated and extended version of an existing online Guidance which was focusing first on wind energy. The new edition continues to offer practical tools and provides advice to align renewable energy development with […]

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

MIL-OSI Australia: Teenage driver arrested after pursuit in Athol Park
Source: New South Wales – News A teenage boy has been arrested following a brief pursuit with a stolen car in the western suburbs overnight. Just before 9pm Saturday 12 July, Western District patrols spotted a Ford sedan driving on Athol Street at Athol Park. Checks on the registration revealed it had been stolen from […]

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: Bay Miner Launches the Next Generation of Cloud Mining – Secure, Simple, and Scalable for Everyone
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an industry often clouded by complexity and technical barriers, Bay Miner is taking a bold step forward by launching an advanced, user-first cloud mining platform designed to make cryptocurrency mining accessible, transparent, and profitable for everyone—regardless of experience level or technical […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Applauds DOJ’s Decision to Drop Charges Against Dr. Kirk Moore
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA, 14) Today, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) is taking a victory lap following the Department of Justice’s announcement that all charges have been dropped against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore—a U.S. Navy veteran and physician who faced up to 35 years in federal prison […]

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: 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 USA: Grassley Pushes CMS to Crack Down on Obamacare Fraud
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is renewing calls for accountability after receiving information that builds on independent reports of widespread Obamacare fraud. In 2024, taxpayers reportedly footed the bill […]

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 Security: Update 302 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed about a purported drone attack on the city hall in Enerhodar, where most staff of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. During a visit to Enerhodar today, the IAEA team members based […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Games’ franchised products on sale
Source: Hong Kong Information Services The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) announced today that the official franchised products for the Hong Kong competition region of the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) are now available for sale. The […]

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 warns New Yorkers after arrests of Chinese nationals caught preying on elderly
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is warning New York residents to beware after two recent arrests – and a third in the last nine months – of illegally present Chinese nationals attempting to defraud elderly New York residents out of tens of thousands of dollars. ICE […]

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 Africa: Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Discusses Strengthening Health Policies in the Medium-Term Development Plan with World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Eastern Mediterranean
Source: APO . H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, received Dr. Hanan Balkhy, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, during her visit to Egypt. The meeting was attended by Dr. Nima Saeed, WHO Representative to Egypt, and focused on ways to strengthen joint cooperation. […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi speaks about positive results of ASEAN Plus Foreign Ministers’ Meetings
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-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-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 […]

MIL-OSI Africa: African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson urges focus on Human Dignity in Anti-Corruption Fight on Africa Anti-Corruption Day 2025
Source: APO – Report: . On the occasion of the 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, urges all African Union Member States to underscore human dignity in their anti-corruption strategies. The 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day is commemorated under the theme, Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Over 80 youth trainees complete foundation course of third phase of ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Over 80 youth trainees complete foundation course of third phase of ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme  Following the first day of the course taught by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, and member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress and Member of the […]

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 […]

Politics News: 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 USA: President Trump, First Lady See Unbreakable Spirit in Texas
US Senate News: Source: US Whitehouse Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Kerr County, Texas, in the aftermath of last weekend’s catastrophic floods. The President and First Lady surveyed the devastation, met with community members and local officials, thanked heroic first responders, and pledged the Administration’s ongoing support as […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New £63 million boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release New £63 million boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution Funding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport. major boost to charging investment to break down barriers to electric vehicle ownership and boost charging infrastructure across the UK, cutting […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Applauds DOJ’s Decision to Drop Charges Against Dr. Kirk Moore
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA, 14) Today, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) is taking a victory lap following the Department of Justice’s announcement that all charges have been dropped against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore—a U.S. Navy veteran and physician who faced up to 35 years in federal prison […]

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: Syrian Interim President Visits Azerbaijan, Lays Foundations for Gas 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 Baku, July 12 /Xinhua/ — Interim President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Azerbaijan […]

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 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-OSI Africa: Message from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Independence Day of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Source: APO . The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, warmly congratulates the Government and people of Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe as they celebrate another year of independence. Today, we celebrate not only the anniversary of independence but also the nation’s remarkable journey of political resilience and its […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Hamba Kahle ‘man of the people’: Former Deputy President Mabuza laid to rest
Source: Government of South Africa Beneath an unseasonably warm winter sun, the rolling hills of Mpumalanga stood as silent witness as South Africa bid a final farewell to former Deputy President David ‘DD’ Mabuza on Saturday. The former Deputy President passed away last week at the age of 64, following a short illness. He was […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Shakhboot bin Nahyan Participates in Burkina Faso Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi
Source: APO . His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the Investment Forum organized by Burkina Faso in Abu Dhabi, which was attended by His Excellency Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad, along with a delegation of ministers and special advisors. During […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Harnessing data and digital tools to strengthen social protection
Source: APO . Long viewed as a fallback for hard times, social protection is now being reimagined as a driver of resilience. With rising costs, widening inequality, and fragile economies, governments are searching for ways to make every policy choice count. These challenges brought policymakers from Africa, Asia, and the Pacific to Livingstone, Zambia, from […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Discusses Strengthening Health Policies in the Medium-Term Development Plan with World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Eastern Mediterranean
Source: APO . H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, received Dr. Hanan Balkhy, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, during her visit to Egypt. The meeting was attended by Dr. Nima Saeed, WHO Representative to Egypt, and focused on ways to strengthen joint cooperation. […]

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 Russia: Passenger bus line Vladivostok – Yanji opened
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 Vladivostok, July 12 (Xinhua) — A regular bus passenger line connecting Vladivostok, the capital of Russia’s Primorsky […]

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 […]

MIL-OSI Video: 2025 Global AIDS Update: “AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform” – Press Conference | UN
Source: United Nations (video statements) Countries must urgently step up to transform their HIV responses amid an international funding crisis that risks millions of lives, a new UN report said. UNAIDS today launched its 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, which shows that a historic funding crisis is threatening to […]

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-OSI United Nations: Lifesaver: Study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent
Source: United Nations 2 The study, conducted by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with Australia’s Burnet Institute, and published in the authoritative British Medical Journal (BMJ) Global Health, analyzed 210 outbreaks across 49 low-income countries over a 23-year period. It found that rapid vaccine deployment during outbreaks of cholera, Ebola, measles, meningitis and yellow […]

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 […]

Law News: 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 Australia: Teenage driver arrested after pursuit in Athol Park
Source: New South Wales – News A teenage boy has been arrested following a brief pursuit with a stolen car in the western suburbs overnight. Just before 9pm Saturday 12 July, Western District patrols spotted a Ford sedan driving on Athol Street at Athol Park. Checks on the registration revealed it had been stolen from […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Applauds DOJ’s Decision to Drop Charges Against Dr. Kirk Moore
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA, 14) Today, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) is taking a victory lap following the Department of Justice’s announcement that all charges have been dropped against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore—a U.S. Navy veteran and physician who faced up to 35 years in federal prison […]

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 USA: Grassley Pushes CMS to Crack Down on Obamacare Fraud
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is renewing calls for accountability after receiving information that builds on independent reports of widespread Obamacare fraud. In 2024, taxpayers reportedly footed the bill […]

MIL-OSI USA: Secretary Noem to Expose “Worst of the Worst” Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested by ICE
Source: US Department of Homeland Security Headline: Secretary Noem to Expose “Worst of the Worst” Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested by ICE Secretary Noem to Expose “Worst of the Worst” Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested by ICEaunica.brockelFri, 07/11/2025 – 11:35 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gives remarks and hosts a press conference in Tampa, Florida exposing […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Games’ franchised products on sale
Source: Hong Kong Information Services The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) announced today that the official franchised products for the Hong Kong competition region of the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) are now available for sale. The […]

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-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 warns New Yorkers after arrests of Chinese nationals caught preying on elderly
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is warning New York residents to beware after two recent arrests – and a third in the last nine months – of illegally present Chinese nationals attempting to defraud elderly New York residents out of tens of thousands of dollars. ICE […]

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 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 Africa: Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Discusses Strengthening Health Policies in the Medium-Term Development Plan with World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Eastern Mediterranean
Source: APO . H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, received Dr. Hanan Balkhy, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, during her visit to Egypt. The meeting was attended by Dr. Nima Saeed, WHO Representative to Egypt, and focused on ways to strengthen joint cooperation. […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi speaks about positive results of ASEAN Plus Foreign Ministers’ Meetings
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 Africa: African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson urges focus on Human Dignity in Anti-Corruption Fight on Africa Anti-Corruption Day 2025
Source: APO – Report: . On the occasion of the 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, urges all African Union Member States to underscore human dignity in their anti-corruption strategies. The 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day is commemorated under the theme, Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Over 80 youth trainees complete foundation course of third phase of ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Over 80 youth trainees complete foundation course of third phase of ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme  Following the first day of the course taught by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, and member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress and Member of the […]

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 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 Security: CEO of Iranian Engineering Company Arrested for Allegedly Shipping Sophisticated Electronics to Iran in Violation of U.S. Sanctions
Source: Office of United States Attorneys LOS ANGELES – An Iranian national and United States lawful permanent resident has been arrested on a four-count federal indictment charging him with unlawfully exporting electronics used in railway signaling and telecommunications systems from the United States to Iran, in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) […]

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

MIL-OSI Australia: Car into tree at Wasleys
Source: New South Wales – News A driver was injured in a serious crash at Wasleys this morning. The single vehicle collision occurred about 5.20am on College Road, Wasleys. A car left the road and hit a tree. The driver was extricated from the wreckage by emergency services and taken to hospital with serious injuries. Westbound […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Teenage driver arrested after pursuit in Athol Park
Source: New South Wales – News A teenage boy has been arrested following a brief pursuit with a stolen car in the western suburbs overnight. Just before 9pm Saturday 12 July, Western District patrols spotted a Ford sedan driving on Athol Street at Athol Park. Checks on the registration revealed it had been stolen from […]

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-OSI United Nations: Lifesaver: Study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent
Source: United Nations 2 The study, conducted by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with Australia’s Burnet Institute, and published in the authoritative British Medical Journal (BMJ) Global Health, analyzed 210 outbreaks across 49 low-income countries over a 23-year period. It found that rapid vaccine deployment during outbreaks of cholera, Ebola, measles, meningitis and yellow […]

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 Australia: Pedestrians struck by car at Aberfoyle Park
Source: New South Wales – News A learner driver will be fined after colliding with two pedestrians in a shopping centre car park at Aberfoyle Park today. Police and emergency services were called to the Hub Shopping Centre, Hub Drive, Aberfoyle Park just after midday on Saturday 12 July by reports of a crash. A […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Five arrested after South Brighton disturbance
Source: New South Wales – News Five young males were arrested yesterday by SAPOL’s Youth and Street Gangs Task Force after a disturbance at South Brighton. Just before 4pm on Friday 11 July, police were called to Brighton Road, South Brighton after two males were seen walking along Brighton Road, one carrying a machete. Witnesses […]

MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marines launch Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia’s north
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, to enhance interoperability and strengthen ties with the Australian Defence Force and U.S. Army joint forces across […]

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 […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Anand concludes visit to Japan and Malaysia to strengthen Indo-Pacific partnerships  
Source: Government of Canada News (2) July 11, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her successful visit to Japan and Malaysia to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. In Tokyo, Japan, Minister Anand met with Iwaya Takeshi, Japan’s Minister for Foreign […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Sellicks Hill
Source: New South Wales – News Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at Sellicks Hill. The single vehicle collision occurred about 10.15am on Saturday 12 July on Main South Road, Sellicks Hill. The road is expected to be closed for northbound traffic while emergency services are at the scene. Motorists are […]

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

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-OSI New Zealand: Top of the South floods – ongoing travel disruptions can be expected
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With weather damage affecting critical routes across the top of the South Island, road users are warned to expect ongoing state highway closures and travel disruptions. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island/Top of the South, says with the school holidays ending this weekend, people can’t expect travel to be […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Delays expected after crash on SH29, Lower Kaimai
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists travelling on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, are advised to expect delays following a crash. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash near Hanga Road at around 2:30pm. One person has sustained moderate injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists should expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bringing dialysis care closer to home in Blenheim
Source: New Zealand Government A new dialysis unit will be established in Blenheim, providing life-changing support for local patients and their families closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “This is a fantastic example of local communities and health providers working together to deliver better, more accessible care,” Mr Brown says. “For too long, […]

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

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 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 […]

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

MIL-OSI NGOs: Update 302 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed about a purported drone attack on the city hall in Enerhodar, where most staff of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. During a visit to Enerhodar today, the IAEA team members based […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Update 302 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed about a purported drone attack on the city hall in Enerhodar, where most staff of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. During a visit to Enerhodar today, the IAEA team members based at […]

MIL-OSI Security: Update 302 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed about a purported drone attack on the city hall in Enerhodar, where most staff of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. During a visit to Enerhodar today, the IAEA team members based […]

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 […]

MIL-OSI: Papanicolaou outlines Intesa Sanpaolo’s commitment to rebuilding Ukraine
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Paola Papanicolaou, Head of Intesa Sanpaolo’s International Banks Division ROME, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Paola Papanicolaou, Head of Intesa Sanpaolo’s International Banks Division, explained the Group’s concrete commitment to Ukraine’s reconstruction, highlighting the role of Italy’s only banking group operating in the country […]

MIL-OSI USA: McCaul, Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling For the Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Michael McCaul (10th District of Texas) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Russia’s abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children and calling for their return before a peace […]

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

Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 13, 2025
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 13, 2025.

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

MIL-OSI United Nations: 12 July 2025

Joint statement by OCHA, UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP and WHO on fuel shortage in Gaza
Source: World Health Organisation The United Nations warns that the fuel shortage in Gaza has reached critical levels.   Fuel is the backbone of survival in Gaza. It powers hospitals, water systems, sanitation networks, ambulances, and every aspect of humanitarian operations. Fuel supplies are needed to move the fleet used for transporting essential goods across the […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: No fuel, no aid, no escape: UN agencies warn of looming collapse in Gaza
Source: United Nations 2 “Fuel is the backbone of survival in Gaza,” said the statement. “Without fuel, these lifelines will vanish for 2.1 million people.” UN humanitarian workers stressed that fuel powers everything from hospitals and water systems to bakeries and ambulances. Without a steady supply, “maternity, neonatal and intensive care units are failing, and […]

MIL-OSI: XRP Rally Reignites Crypto Buzz as DRML Miner Launches New Cloud Mining Contracts
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A surge in XRP’s market performance this week has reenergized crypto markets and drawn fresh attention from both retail and institutional investors. Riding the wave of renewed enthusiasm, DRML Miner—a global name in cloud-based cryptocurrency mining—has announced the official launch of its newest line […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Lifesaver: Study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent
Source: United Nations 2 The study, conducted by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with Australia’s Burnet Institute, and published in the authoritative British Medical Journal (BMJ) Global Health, analyzed 210 outbreaks across 49 low-income countries over a 23-year period. It found that rapid vaccine deployment during outbreaks of cholera, Ebola, measles, meningitis and yellow […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) Director General to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Following Landmark Senegalese Oil Refining Milestone
Source: APO – Report: . Mamadou Diop, Director General and CEO of refinery company Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) will participate as a speaker at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place on September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His participation comes after a historic breakthrough for Senegal’s energy […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Nearly 800 killed trying to access humanitarian aid in Gaza – OHCHR
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 GENEVA, July 12 (Xinhua) — Around 800 people have been killed while trying to access humanitarian aid […]

MIL-OSI USA: Pappas, Shaheen, Hassan Deliver Remarks and Congratulate New Citizens at U.S. Naturalization Ceremony
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), and Senator Maggie Hassan (NH) attended and delivered remarks congratulating new citizens from over 40 different countries at a U.S. Naturalization ceremony at the Strawbery Banke Museum. Photos from today’s event can be found here. “At today’s naturalization ceremony we welcomed […]

MIL-OSI China: Nearly 800 killed while trying to access aid in Gaza: UN
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Nearly 800 people have been killed while trying to access humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Friday. Speaking at a press briefing in Geneva, OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said that as of July 7, the OHCHR had documented […]

Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

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

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

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 Russia: Iran Always Ready for Negotiations on Its Nuclear Program — 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 TEHRAN, July 12 (Xinhua) — Iran has always been and will be “ready for talks” on its […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: No fuel, no aid, no escape: UN agencies warn of looming collapse in Gaza
Source: United Nations 2 “Fuel is the backbone of survival in Gaza,” said the statement. “Without fuel, these lifelines will vanish for 2.1 million people.” UN humanitarian workers stressed that fuel powers everything from hospitals and water systems to bakeries and ambulances. Without a steady supply, “maternity, neonatal and intensive care units are failing, and […]

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 USA: Schakowsky Statement on the Situation In Israel and Iran
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District of Illinois) EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), co-founder of the No War with Iran Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the escalation of conflict in the Middle East: “The American people overwhelmingly do not want another war in the Middle […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cole Statement on Iran Strike
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement regarding U.S. airstrikes in Iran: “Tonight’s focused actions are about preventing a lethal weapon and war. After giving every chance to negotiate a solution, President Trump has ended […]

MIL-OSI USA: Kustoff Reappointed Chairman of House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) named Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) Chairman of the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group for the 119th Congress. “I am honored to be reappointed Chairman of the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group for the 119th Congress,” said Congressman Kustoff. “Now more than ever, it is imperative […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI— Hagerty joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran Threat, Crypto Regulation Reform
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty NASHVILLE, TN—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss the national security implications of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, as well as his legislative push to […]

MIL-OSI USA: Swalwell Statement on the Israel-Iran Conflict
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14) issued the following statement on the Israel-Iran conflict: “I am closely monitoring the unfolding crisis in the Middle East following Israel’s operation targeting Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure — and Iran’s subsequent response. This is […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Khanna, Massie, Introduce Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Prohibit Involvement in Iran
Source: United States House of Representatives – Rep Ro Khanna (CA-17) Washington, D.C.–– Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), the Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems (CITI), announces that he has introduced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prohibit “United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Khanna, Progressive Caucus Demand Congress Reclaim Its Power: Pass the Iran War Powers Resolution Now
Source: United States House of Representatives – Rep Ro Khanna (CA-17) Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, June 25th, Representative Ro Khanna and  members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus joined anti-war civil society leaders to call on Congress to pass Rep. Khanna’s bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prohibit United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran.   There […]

Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

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

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 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-OSI Russia: North-Eastern Agricultural University Strengthens Cooperation with Russian Universities
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 delegation from Northeast Agricultural University (NEAU) led by Vice-Rector Chen Qingshan […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Over 80 youth trainees complete foundation course of third phase of ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Over 80 youth trainees complete foundation course of third phase of ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme  Following the first day of the course taught by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, and member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress and Member of the […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Health chief attends Nanjing forum
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau attended the 13th Nanjing Academic Symposium on Hepatobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation in Nanjing today to share with liver transplant experts from around the world Hong Kong’s latest developments in organ transplantation, and the work of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Happy birthday to Marina Grigorieva!
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Official website of the State – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. This Saturday there is a reason and opportunity to celebrate the birthday of the director of the Pre-University of the State University of Management, Marina Grigorieva. Pre-University is the first stage in the system […]

MIL-OSI Russia: /China Focus/ Global Dialogue Among Civilizations Builds Bridges Through Cultural Exchanges
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) — More than 600 participants from around the world attended the ministerial meeting […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of City University of Hong Kong’s “City Quest” programme (English only)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of City University of Hong Kong’s “City Quest” programme (English only) Chairman Ngai (Council Chairman of City University of Hong Kong (CityU), Mr Michael Ngai), 屈總 (Vice President and Chairman of the Group Technology Committee, Xiaomi Corporation, Mr Qu Heng), distinguished guests, ladies […]

MIL-OSI USA: Sánchez announces Molly Carey as new Chief of Staff, Sarah Skirmont as Legislative Director
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA) WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) is pleased to announce Molly Carey joined her team as her new Chief of Staff. Additionally, Sarah Skirmont has been promoted from Senior Legislative Assistant to Legislative Director. “I’m excited to welcome Molly to our […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Secretary for Health attends 13th Nanjing Academic Symposium on Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation in Nanjing (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region      The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, attended the 13th Nanjing Academic Symposium on Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation in Nanjing today (July 12) to share with liver transplant experts from around the world Hong Kong’s latest developments in organ transplantation, and the work of the Hong Kong […]

MIL-OSI USA: Davids Discusses Fentanyl Epidemic with Local Health Care Workers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3) OVERLAND PARK, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined local health care workers and law enforcement officials for another summit regarding the growing threat of fentanyl, the number one cause of overdose deaths in the United States. The group discussed the challenges health care […]

MIL-OSI USA: Davids Speaks with Frontline Health Care Providers on Impact of Extreme Republican Medicaid Cuts
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3) KANSAS CITY, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined nearly 200 health care workers at Vibrant Health to discuss the harmful impact of recently enacted Republican Medicaid cuts. Davids heard directly from providers about how these cuts, which she voted against, will threaten all Kansas […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Scientists Successfully Clone Yak
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 LHASA, July 12 (Xinhua) — A cloned yak was born via Caesarean section at a yak breeding […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Crow Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Servicemembers Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger, has introduced the Support Modern Approaches in Recovery Technology for Traumatic Brain Injury (SMART for TBI) Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve care for active-duty servicemembers suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) by identifying ways that digital technology can […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Neguse Leads Coalition of Lawmakers Opposing Proposed Cuts to NOAA
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2) In letters to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik and Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers, lawmakers urge the rejection of proposed funding cuts and facility closures at NOAA.  Washington, DC— Following the release of the White House’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) led […]

MIL-OSI China: Poll: Diversity of civilizations drives human progress
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Scholars and experts from home and abroad share their insights on Friday with guests attending the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting at a subforum of the meeting on inter-civilization exchanges and mutual learning in Beijing. [Photo/China Daily] A majority of international respondents view inter-civilization exchanges and […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Rep. Ilhan Omar Pens Op-Ed in Minnesota Star Tribune Sounding the Alarm on Republicans’ Cruel Budget Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN) MINNEAPOLIS– Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) authored an op-ed in the Minnesota Star Tribune on how the passage of the Republican “One Big, Beautiful Bill” will be devastating for her constituents in Minnesota’s Fifth District and across the nation. Her op-ed focuses on the historical […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: [VIDEO] Rep. Omar Sounds Alarm on Catastrophic Big Ugly Budget Bill on Minnesotans
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN) MINNEAPOLIS– Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) hosted a press conference in Minneapolis to sound the alarm on the catastrophic impacts the Big Ugly budget bill will have on Minnesotans. The Congresswoman was joined by local and state leaders to share the widespread impacts this […]

MIL-OSI USA: Ranking Member Scott Statement on Resignation of UVA’s President
Source: {United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bobby Scott (3rd District of Virginia) Headline: Ranking Member Scott Statement on Resignation of UVA’s President As originally released by the Committee on Education & Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement […]