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Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty’s team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack […]

MIL-OSI USA: Murphy Joins Bicameral Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth to Rein In Dangerous, Wasteful “Golden Dome” Missile Plan
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 09, 2025 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, joined colleagues in a bicameral letter urging U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to refrain from mindlessly pouring resources into the Trump administration’s unproven and […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Rosen Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins While Serving in Nevada
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), introduced legislation to ensure service members and veterans who served at classified locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) since 1951 are able to prove that they served there, […]

MIL-OSI China: South Korean court approves new arrest of ex-President Yoon
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A Seoul court on Thursday issued a warrant to arrest former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol over last December’s martial law decree, marking his second detention in connection with the case, Yonhap news agency reported. The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant after a hearing, […]

MIL-OSI Europe: NATO Summit in The Hague
Source: Government of Sweden On 24–25 June, the NATO Summit took place in The Hague. Sweden was represented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The focus of the Summit was the serious security situation and the need for increased investment in deterrence and […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Pushes Energy Nominee to Uphold Hanford Tri-Party Agreement & Consent Decree
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 07.09.25 Cantwell Pushes Energy Nominee to Uphold Hanford Tri-Party Agreement & Consent Decree Questions Timothy Walsh, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, on support for Hanford cleanup plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: Farm Security is National Security
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins Vince Coglianese to Talk About the Trump Administration’s Action Plan to Ban U.S. Farmland Purchases by China Washington – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Vince Coglianese on The VINCE Show to discuss the importance of protecting American […]

MIL-OSI: Intermap Announces Jack Hild Retires as Director
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DENVER, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intermap Technologies Corporation (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) today announced that John (Jack) Hild has retired as an independent member of the Company’s Board of Directors and Director of Intermap Federal Services Inc. (IFSI). Since joining Intermap’s board, Jack has been an important contributor to the Company’s growth […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will support thousands of UK jobs across projects including air-to air missiles Britain and France are to order more highly lethal Storm Shadow cruise missiles, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Leads Effort To Codify President Trump’s America First Energy Agenda Into Law
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) Donalds Leads Effort To Codify President Trump’s America First Energy Agenda Into Law Washington, June 4, 2025 WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation to codify President Trump’s four, May 23, 2025, executive orders regarding the production and national security implications of domestic nuclear energy. […]

MIL-Evening Report: Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Hickson, Lecturer in Economics and Director, Business Taught Masters Programme, University of Canterbury Getty Images Defence spending is like insurance – you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it. And the higher the risk you face, the higher your […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raise alarms about right-wing extremism
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Québec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia. The RCMP used the umbrella term “Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism” to categorize the suspects. Essentially, this means the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Signs Education and Workforce Development Bills into Law
Source: US State of Missouri JULY 9, 2025 Jefferson City — Today, during a bill signing ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe signed eight bills into law: House Bills (HB) 296 and 419, and Senate Bills (SB) 49, 63, 68, 150, and 160, and Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 3. “From implementing distraction-free classrooms to […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raises alarms about right-wing extremism
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Québec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia. The RCMP used the umbrella term “Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism” to categorize the suspects. Essentially, this means the […]

MIL-OSI: Cryptocurrency Today: Why BAY Miner Is Redefining the Future of Digital Mining
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Jersey City, NJ, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid the dizzying digital technology, decentralized finance, cryptocurrency and other trends shaping modern wealth creation, cryptocurrency is a staple of wealth creation today. There has never been more discussion or interest in cryptocurrency, whether in finance company holdings, institutional investors’ portfolios, or retail […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government action to speed up compensation for LGBT veterans
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Government action to speed up compensation for LGBT veterans LGBT military personnel who faced dismissal, discharge or mistreatment due to their sexuality while serving between 1967 and 2000 will receive financial support faster following improvements to the Government’s financial recognition scheme. Increase in dedicated staff will accelerate […]

MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marines and Servicio Nacional Aeronaval train together
Source: United States SOUTHERN COMMAND U.S. Marines with the 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and members of the Servicio Nacional Aeronaval (SENAN), or Aeronaval, in Panamá City, Panamá, are working shoulder to shoulder sharing knowledge and skill sets to enhance the vital partnership between the Department of Defense and the Panamanian […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov met with the head of the Republic of Adygea Murat Kumpilov
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Denis Manturov met with the head of the Republic of Adygea Murat Kumpilov. First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with the head of the Republic of Adygea […]

MIL-OSI Europe: JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions – RC-B10-0324/2025
Source: European Parliament Hildegard Benteleon behalf of the PPE GroupKathleen Van Brempton behalf of the S&D GroupBeata Szydłoon behalf of the ECR GroupBart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Christophe Grudler, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marie‑Pierre Vedrenne, Lucia Yaron behalf […]

MIL-OSI Europe: JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions – RC-B10-0324/2025/REV1
Source: European Parliament Hildegard Benteleon behalf of the PPE GroupKathleen Van Brempton behalf of the S&D GroupBeata Szydło, Mariusz Kamińskion behalf of the ECR GroupBart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Christophe Grudler, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marie‑Pierre Vedrenne, Lucia […]

Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty’s team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack […]

MIL-OSI USA: Representatives Laurel Lee and Gus Bilirakis Respond to the Eighth Circuit Court’s Decision
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Laurel Lee – Florida (15th District) Tampa, FL – Yesterday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the FTC’s final Negative Option Rule put in place by Lina Khan, October 2024. The rule was set to be implemented in 2025.   In June, Congresswoman Laurel Lee introduced a […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Rosen Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins While Serving in Nevada
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), introduced legislation to ensure service members and veterans who served at classified locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) since 1951 are able to prove that they served there, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Pushes Energy Nominee to Uphold Hanford Tri-Party Agreement & Consent Decree
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 07.09.25 Cantwell Pushes Energy Nominee to Uphold Hanford Tri-Party Agreement & Consent Decree Questions Timothy Walsh, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, on support for Hanford cleanup plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member […]

MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Leads Effort To Codify President Trump’s America First Energy Agenda Into Law
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) Donalds Leads Effort To Codify President Trump’s America First Energy Agenda Into Law Washington, June 4, 2025 WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation to codify President Trump’s four, May 23, 2025, executive orders regarding the production and national security implications of domestic nuclear energy. […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Putting Alberta at the centre of U.S. energy talks
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) While in Richland, Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge will join state legislators from across the U.S. in training from July 10 to 15 to gather the latest insights on North America’s energy ecosystem, and emerging challenges and opportunities driving current U.S. energy policy and decision making. MLA de […]

MIL-OSI: Viper Energy Partners Prices Offering of $1.6 billion of Senior Notes
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MIDLAND, Texas, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM) announced today that its operating company, Viper Energy Partners LLC (the “Operating Company”) has priced an offering (the “Notes Offering”) of $500,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 4.900% senior notes that will mature on August 1, 2030 (the “2030 […]

MIL-Evening Report: Thirsty future: Australia’s green hydrogen targets could require vastly more water than the government hopes
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Madoc Sheehan, Adjunct Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering, James Cook University totajla/Shutterstock Green hydrogen is touted by some as the future – a way for Australia to slowly replace its reliance on fossil fuel exports. The energy-dense gas has the potential to reduce emissions in sectors challenging […]

India aims for energy independence by 2047 and net-zero by 2070: Hardeep Singh Puri
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has outlined a bold roadmap for energy security and a sustainable future at the 9th OPEC International Seminar held in Vienna, Austria. Addressing global energy leaders and industry experts, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, emphasized India’s commitment to achieving energy independence […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak: REW-2025 will become a key platform for discussing current energy issues
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held the second meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and holding of the international forum “Russian Energy Week”. The meeting was […]

MIL-OSI Europe: JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions – RC-B10-0324/2025
Source: European Parliament Hildegard Benteleon behalf of the PPE GroupKathleen Van Brempton behalf of the S&D GroupBeata Szydłoon behalf of the ECR GroupBart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Christophe Grudler, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marie‑Pierre Vedrenne, Lucia Yaron behalf […]

MIL-OSI Europe: JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions – RC-B10-0324/2025/REV1
Source: European Parliament Hildegard Benteleon behalf of the PPE GroupKathleen Van Brempton behalf of the S&D GroupBeata Szydło, Mariusz Kamińskion behalf of the ECR GroupBart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Christophe Grudler, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marie‑Pierre Vedrenne, Lucia […]

MIL-OSI USA: Hoeven: One Big Beautiful Bill Will Help Make U.S. Energy Dominant
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Dakota John Hoeven 07.07.25 Senator Outlines OBBB Policies to Help Stabilize the Grid, Secure the Future of American Energy BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference with Representative Julie Fedorchak and Senator Kevin Cramer, where Hoeven outlined how the One Big Beautiful […]

MIL-OSI USA: Collaboration Between NREL and CubicPV Pushes Perovskite Minimodule Performance to New Heights
Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory NREL and CubicPV researchers collaborated on a record-setting perovskite minimodule. Photo by Shuai You, NREL A collaborative effort between NREL and CubicPV has yielded a perovskite minimodule that belongs in the record books. The 24.0% certified efficiency marks the first time a U.S. effort has set a record in the […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: New Analysis of Five Major U.S. LNG Export Projects Finds Every One Fails the “Climate Test” 
Source: Greenpeace Statement – For Immediate Release  July 9, 2025 Contacts: Katie Nelson, Greenpeace USA, [email protected], +1 (678) 644-1681, (GMT -8) Rebecca Stoner, Oil Change International, [email protected], +1 (917) 561-2607, (GMT -4) As the Trump administration barrels forward with its pro-fossil fuel agenda, and European and Asian governments and financial institutions debate whether to increase […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Energy Education Foundation Talks to DC Mag about New “Mobile Educational Experience” for Students
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: Energy Education Foundation Talks to DC Mag about New “Mobile Educational Experience” for Students On 18 June, the Energy Education Foundation (EEF) held a “sneak peek” event at Transocean’s Houston facility showcasing the EnergyXP project, which centers on the development of a “mobile educational experience” for […]

MIL-OSI: Creative Energy Bolsters Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creative Energy is excited to welcome seasoned energy executive Mike Crawley to its Board of Directors as Executive Chair and announce Kieran McConnell as the company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer. With Creative Energy being the owner of one of the largest […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will have Americans paying higher prices for dirtier energy
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Daniel Cohan, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University Congress passed Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill on July 3, 2025. Kevin Carter/Getty Images When congressional Republicans decided to cut some Biden-era energy subsidies to help fund their One Big Beautiful Bill Act, they could have […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: ​​​​​​​‘Do not invest in US gas exports’ Greenpeace warns EU, backed by new report
Source: Greenpeace Statement – ‘Do not invest in US gas exports’ Greenpeace warns EU, backed by new report Brussels – As European leaders and companies are pushing for increased imports of US liquefied gas (LNG), a new report by Greenpeace USA, Earthworks, and Oil Change International highlights the climate threats and financial risks posed by […]

MIL-OSI: RENEW Energy Partners Upgrades Mass General Brigham’s Energy Portfolio to Unlock Capital
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BOSTON, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RENEW Energy Partners (RENEW), a leading provider specializing in financing and deploying large-scale energy projects, advances the energy portfolio of Mass General Brigham (MGB), a nonprofit integrated healthcare system and biomedical research organization, with a major upgrade at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Through a new distributed […]

Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty’s team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack […]

MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Challenges Unconstitutional California Laws Driving Up National Egg Prices
Source: United States Attorneys General WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of California, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and other state officials over California laws that impose burdensome red tape on the production of eggs and poultry products nationally in violation of the Supremacy Clause of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department Challenges Unconstitutional California Laws Driving Up National Egg Prices
Source: US State of North Dakota WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of California, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and other state officials over California laws that impose burdensome red tape on the production of eggs and poultry products nationally in violation of the Supremacy Clause […]

MIL-OSI USA: Murphy Joins Bicameral Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth to Rein In Dangerous, Wasteful “Golden Dome” Missile Plan
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 09, 2025 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, joined colleagues in a bicameral letter urging U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to refrain from mindlessly pouring resources into the Trump administration’s unproven and […]

MIL-OSI USA: Murphy, Blumenthal Support Legislation to Fund Community Violence Intervention
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 09, 2025 WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) co-sponsored the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, legislation that would create a new Office of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and a new grant program within the Department of Health and […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Celebrating International Safewards Day
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 10/07/2025 The ACT Government is celebrating International Safewards Day by recognising the success of the ACT’s […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Looking out for families, friends, and carers of those in suicidal distress
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 10/07/2025 The ACT Government has launched ‘Minds Together’, a free online program to support families, friends, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Rosen Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins While Serving in Nevada
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), introduced legislation to ensure service members and veterans who served at classified locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) since 1951 are able to prove that they served there, […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Alcohol seizure – Wadeye
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Wadeye Police have seized a significant quantity of alcohol and several weapons during a search operation in Wadeye on Tuesday morning. Around 11:50am, police conducted a lawful search of a residence in Wadeye following intelligence that liquor was allegedly being sold from the location. During the search, officers […]

MIL-OSI China: South Korean court approves new arrest of ex-President Yoon
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A Seoul court on Thursday issued a warrant to arrest former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol over last December’s martial law decree, marking his second detention in connection with the case, Yonhap news agency reported. The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant after a hearing, […]

MIL-OSI Europe: NATO Summit in The Hague
Source: Government of Sweden On 24–25 June, the NATO Summit took place in The Hague. Sweden was represented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The focus of the Summit was the serious security situation and the need for increased investment in deterrence and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Ōpōtiki
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Ōpōtiki this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Otara Road at around 7:50am. Sadly, the driver of the truck died at the scene. There were no other occupants of the truck. Police are providing support to the next […]

MIL-OSI Security: DHS Torches Media Claim that Pedophile Illegal Aliens ICE Arrested had “Cultural Misunderstanding”
Source: US Department of Homeland Security This serial criminal illegal alien highlighted in this “reporting” has an extensive rap sheet including a conviction for sexual misconduct with a child under 13 years old WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement on the Minnesota Star Tribune’s “reporting” on the Immigration […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: One year of more Police back on the beat
Source: New Zealand Government One year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell.“Today I am excited to be part of welcoming the new Beat Team in Rotorua and getting some time to be out on the beat with them,” Mark Mitchell says.“Our beat […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: GAZA: Siege on fuel could cut off supplies of clean water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in matter of days
Source: Save the Children Fuel shortages in Gaza could cut off supplies of clean drinking water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in a matter of days, increasing the risk of waterborne illnesses such as cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery, with these children only a small number of those impacted by fuel running out.  […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Pushes Energy Nominee to Uphold Hanford Tri-Party Agreement & Consent Decree
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 07.09.25 Cantwell Pushes Energy Nominee to Uphold Hanford Tri-Party Agreement & Consent Decree Questions Timothy Walsh, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, on support for Hanford cleanup plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member […]

MIL-OSI USA: JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON REP. ILHAN OMAR
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Know Your Immigration Rights If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes. Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: Farm Security is National Security
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins Vince Coglianese to Talk About the Trump Administration’s Action Plan to Ban U.S. Farmland Purchases by China Washington – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Vince Coglianese on The VINCE Show to discuss the importance of protecting American […]

MIL-OSI Security: Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit Fraud Scheme
Source: United States Attorneys General A Tennessee man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit wire and mail fraud, aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return, and money laundering, for his role in a scheme to claim refunds based on false COVID-19 employment tax credits. The following is according to court […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal for information following fatal crash in Ashburton
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden, Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash on Burnett Street in Ashburton. On Saturday 5 July, Police received a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair at around 1pm. One person was located […]

Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty’s team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack […]

MIL-OSI USA: Representatives Laurel Lee and Gus Bilirakis Respond to the Eighth Circuit Court’s Decision
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Laurel Lee – Florida (15th District) Tampa, FL – Yesterday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the FTC’s final Negative Option Rule put in place by Lina Khan, October 2024. The rule was set to be implemented in 2025.   In June, Congresswoman Laurel Lee introduced a […]

MIL-OSI USA: Murphy, Blumenthal Support Legislation to Fund Community Violence Intervention
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 09, 2025 WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) co-sponsored the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, legislation that would create a new Office of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and a new grant program within the Department of Health and […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Swedish Government Offices Yearbook 2023
Source: Government of Sweden How many people work at the Government Offices? What was the central government budget like last year? How many acts and ordinances were issued last year? The answer to these and other questions can be found in the Swedish Government Offices Yearbook 2023. MIL OSI Europe News –

MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Rosen Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins While Serving in Nevada
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), introduced legislation to ensure service members and veterans who served at classified locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) since 1951 are able to prove that they served there, […]

MIL-OSI China: China, Egypt should consistently facilitate two-way trade, investment, Chinese premier says
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China, Egypt should consistently facilitate two-way trade, investment, Chinese premier says Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Hanafy Ali Gebaly in Cairo, Egypt, July 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] CAIRO, July 9 — China and Egypt should consistently facilitate two-way trade […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Barrier to social housing now lifted for vulnerable people
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Barrier to social housing now lifted for vulnerable people New changes to remove a local connection requirement for young care leavers and domestic abuse survivors comes into effect today. Local connection tests officially removed for care leavers under 25 and victims of domestic abuse   Forms […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New action to tackle illegal and exploitative children’s homes
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release New action to tackle illegal and exploitative children’s homes Up to 200 places will be created for vulnerable children in council-run high-quality children’s homes with £53 million The most vulnerable children in society will be better protected from unsafe, illegal children’s homes thanks to over […]

MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Leads Bicameral Coalition To Prevent Federal Overreach Into Self-Directed 401K Investments
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced bicameral legislation to prevent the federal government from imposing burdensome restrictions on how Americans can invest into their self-directed 401Ks. H.R. 2544 – “The Financial Freedom Act of 2025” is the 13th piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Donalds during the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Announces April Town Hall In Estero
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) Donalds Announces April Town Hall In Estero Washington, April 11, 2025 WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released the following information announcing an in-person Town Hall event in Estero, Florida. Congressman Donalds is hosting this Town Hall to offer the residents of Florida’s 19th Congressional District […]

MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Leads Coalition To Increase Access To Capital For Small Businesses And Small Banks
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) Donalds Leads Coalition To Increase Access To Capital For Small Businesses And Small Banks Washington, April 11, 2025 WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced transformative legislation to increase access to capital for small businesses and small banks.H.R. 2835 – “The Small Bank Holding Company Relief […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cassidy Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Discuss Peace in the Middle East
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss U.S. support for Israel. The meeting comes after President Trump’s successful efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. “Prime Minister Netanyahu […]

MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Sens. Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Reapproval of VA Medical Facility Leases
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Commonwealth of Virginia Mark R Warner WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works voted to approve updated authorizations for 18 Veterans Affairs (VA) major medical facility leases, including […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Shaheen, New Hampshire Delegation Blast Trump’s “Big Beautiful Betrayal”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Manchester, NH) – This week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), held a press conference at Waypoint to highlight the harmful impacts of Republicans’ disastrous budget megabill on New Hampshire. You […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Pushes Energy Nominee to Uphold Hanford Tri-Party Agreement & Consent Decree
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 07.09.25 Cantwell Pushes Energy Nominee to Uphold Hanford Tri-Party Agreement & Consent Decree Questions Timothy Walsh, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, on support for Hanford cleanup plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: Farm Security is National Security
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins Vince Coglianese to Talk About the Trump Administration’s Action Plan to Ban U.S. Farmland Purchases by China Washington – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Vince Coglianese on The VINCE Show to discuss the importance of protecting American […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Legislation to Bolster Anti-Gun Trafficking Efforts
Source: US Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) ‘ATF DATA Act’ Requires ATF to Publish Comprehensive Data on Recovered Illicit Firearms to Inform Anti-Trafficking Strategies    93% of Guns Used in NYC Crimes are From Out of State    Read the Bill Here     Washington D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the ‘ATF DATA Act’ which would […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cityland: Congressman Goldman Outlines Solutions to Lack of Public Trust in Government
Source: US Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) New York, NY – In June, Congressman Dan Goldman delivered the keynote speech at the New York Law School’s 199th CityLaw Breakfast, titled: “Democracy on the Brink: Corruption and the Public Trust.” In his keynote, Goldman outlined the damage being done by rampant public corruption to public confidence in government and […]

MIL-OSI USA: Bean Recognized for Championing Seniors’ Rights
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Aaron Bean Florida (4th District) WASHINGTON—The 60 Plus American Association of Senior Citizens, a leading national advocate for older Americans, honored U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) with the prestigious Guardian of Seniors’ Rights Award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Leads Effort To Codify President Trump’s America First Energy Agenda Into Law
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) Donalds Leads Effort To Codify President Trump’s America First Energy Agenda Into Law Washington, June 4, 2025 WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation to codify President Trump’s four, May 23, 2025, executive orders regarding the production and national security implications of domestic nuclear energy. […]

Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty’s team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack […]

MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Challenges Unconstitutional California Laws Driving Up National Egg Prices
Source: United States Attorneys General WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of California, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and other state officials over California laws that impose burdensome red tape on the production of eggs and poultry products nationally in violation of the Supremacy Clause of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department Challenges Unconstitutional California Laws Driving Up National Egg Prices
Source: US State of North Dakota WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of California, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and other state officials over California laws that impose burdensome red tape on the production of eggs and poultry products nationally in violation of the Supremacy Clause […]

MIL-OSI USA: Murphy, Blumenthal Support Legislation to Fund Community Violence Intervention
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 09, 2025 WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) co-sponsored the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, legislation that would create a new Office of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and a new grant program within the Department of Health and […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Celebrating International Safewards Day
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 10/07/2025 The ACT Government is celebrating International Safewards Day by recognising the success of the ACT’s […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Looking out for families, friends, and carers of those in suicidal distress
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 10/07/2025 The ACT Government has launched ‘Minds Together’, a free online program to support families, friends, […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Alcohol seizure – Wadeye
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Wadeye Police have seized a significant quantity of alcohol and several weapons during a search operation in Wadeye on Tuesday morning. Around 11:50am, police conducted a lawful search of a residence in Wadeye following intelligence that liquor was allegedly being sold from the location. During the search, officers […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Ōpōtiki
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Ōpōtiki this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Otara Road at around 7:50am. Sadly, the driver of the truck died at the scene. There were no other occupants of the truck. Police are providing support to the next […]

MIL-OSI Security: DHS Torches Media Claim that Pedophile Illegal Aliens ICE Arrested had “Cultural Misunderstanding”
Source: US Department of Homeland Security This serial criminal illegal alien highlighted in this “reporting” has an extensive rap sheet including a conviction for sexual misconduct with a child under 13 years old WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement on the Minnesota Star Tribune’s “reporting” on the Immigration […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: One year of more Police back on the beat
Source: New Zealand Government One year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell.“Today I am excited to be part of welcoming the new Beat Team in Rotorua and getting some time to be out on the beat with them,” Mark Mitchell says.“Our beat […]

MIL-OSI USA: Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit Fraud Scheme
Source: US State of North Dakota A Tennessee man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit wire and mail fraud, aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return, and money laundering, for his role in a scheme to claim refunds based on false COVID-19 employment tax credits. The following is according to […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: GAZA: Siege on fuel could cut off supplies of clean water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in matter of days
Source: Save the Children Fuel shortages in Gaza could cut off supplies of clean drinking water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in a matter of days, increasing the risk of waterborne illnesses such as cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery, with these children only a small number of those impacted by fuel running out.  […]

MIL-OSI USA: JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON REP. ILHAN OMAR
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Know Your Immigration Rights If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes. Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the […]

MIL-OSI Security: Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit Fraud Scheme
Source: United States Attorneys General A Tennessee man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit wire and mail fraud, aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return, and money laundering, for his role in a scheme to claim refunds based on false COVID-19 employment tax credits. The following is according to court […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal for information following fatal crash in Ashburton
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden, Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash on Burnett Street in Ashburton. On Saturday 5 July, Police received a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair at around 1pm. One person was located […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Red tape relief making a difference for businesses
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says that small businesses will benefit from upcoming reforms to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws, as the Government moves to make compliance more proportionate and practical for low-risk operators. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced Cabinet’s approval to draft […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Government meeting (2025, No. 23).
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. 1. On the national report on the progress and results of the implementation in 2024 of the State Program for the Development of Agriculture and Regulation of Agricultural […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Materials for the Government meeting on July 10, 2025.
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The following issues are planned to be considered at the meeting: 1. On the national report on the progress and results of the implementation in 2024 of the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Illegal Alien from Honduras Sentenced to Prison in Vast Alien Smuggling Conspiracy
Source: US State of North Dakota A Honduran national unlawfully residing in the United States was sentenced today in the Western District of Texas for his leadership role in a massive alien smuggling conspiracy that spanned three years and involved thousands of aliens from over 11 different countries. Enil Edil Mejia-Zuniga, also known as Chino, […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Sound recordings can give us an animals’ eye view of the war in Ukraine
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Janine Natalya Clark, Professor of Transitional Justice and International Criminal Law, University of Birmingham The documentary film, Animals in War, tells the story of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the point of view of the animals affected by the conflict. Sota Cinema Group The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival […]

Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty’s team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack […]

MIL-OSI Australia: City calls for groups to be part of 2025 Seniors Festival
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News The City of Greater Bendigo wants to hear from local community groups and organisations interested in holding a free or low-cost event or activity as part of this year’s Greater Bendigo Seniors Festival set to take place from October 5 to October 12, 2025. This year’s festival will celebrate […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Celebrating International Safewards Day
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 10/07/2025 The ACT Government is celebrating International Safewards Day by recognising the success of the ACT’s […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Looking out for families, friends, and carers of those in suicidal distress
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 10/07/2025 The ACT Government has launched ‘Minds Together’, a free online program to support families, friends, […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Project Acacia: RBA and DFCRC announce chosen industry participants and ASIC provides regulatory relief for tokenised asset settlement research project
Source: Airservices Australia Project Acacia has today reached a significant milestone with a number of industry participants (see below) selected to explore how innovations in digital money and existing settlement infrastructure might support the development of Australian wholesale tokenised asset markets. Project Acacia is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Lactalis’ proposed acquisition of Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses not opposed
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC will not oppose Lactalis BSA S.A.S. (Lactalis)’s proposed acquisition of Fonterra Co-Operative Group (Fonterra)’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses. Lactalis and Fonterra both currently acquire raw milk from dairy farmers in Victoria and Tasmania, as well as processing and supplying a range of dairy products […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Alcohol seizure – Wadeye
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Wadeye Police have seized a significant quantity of alcohol and several weapons during a search operation in Wadeye on Tuesday morning. Around 11:50am, police conducted a lawful search of a residence in Wadeye following intelligence that liquor was allegedly being sold from the location. During the search, officers […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Household spending uptick in June, but consumers remain cautious – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) A lift in household spending is expected for the remainder of 2025, however a slower interest rate cutting cycle could dampen this recovery. https://youtu.be/UP9AxIqN2VY The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose for the third month in a row in June, up 0.3 per cent following gains of 0.4 […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Outdoor, under lights fitness sessions on offer!
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News The City of Greater Bendigo has partnered with Peter Krenz Centre to deliver a series of low-cost outdoor fitness sessions for people of all fitness levels to shake off the chill and fire up their fitness under lights! The Lights On sessions offer community members four exciting six-week programs […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: International migration: May 2025
Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – media release 10 July 2025 There was a net migration loss of 30,000 people from New Zealand to Australia in the December 2024 year, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ today. “The net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia in 2024 was similar to the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Tracking insect and bug health in a heartbeat from a digital camera
Source: 10 July 2025 In a world-first pilot study, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have used video footage of insects to extract their heart rates without touching or disturbing them. The innovation, published in the Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, could transform how scientists monitor the health and stress levels of […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – NAIDOC Week – Refugees feel welcomed by Indigenous communities – study
Source: AMES Refugees settling in Australia feel welcomed by Indigenous communities and believe it is important to respect and learn about first nations’ culture, according to a new survey. More than half (63 per cent) of respondents said that felt welcomed by Indigenous communities and that it was important to be welcoming to Indigenous Australians, […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Attending events is the ticket to happiness
Source: 10 July 2025 The cold winter snaps might make it hard to get out and about, but new research led by the University of South Australia has found that frequently attending in-person events can significantly boost wellbeing. A study by tourism and event management experts at UniSA and Flinders University has found that regularly […]

MIL-Evening Report: We interviewed 205 Australians convicted of murder and manslaughter. Alcohol’s role was alarming
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Li Eriksson, Senior Lecturer, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University We’ve long known there’s a link between alcohol and violence, but when it comes to homicide the stories behind the statistics are harder to grasp. Our study sheds rare light on what actually happens when […]

MIL-Evening Report: Thirsty future: Australia’s green hydrogen targets could require vastly more water than the government hopes
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Madoc Sheehan, Adjunct Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering, James Cook University totajla/Shutterstock Green hydrogen is touted by some as the future – a way for Australia to slowly replace its reliance on fossil fuel exports. The energy-dense gas has the potential to reduce emissions in sectors challenging […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Celebrating sporting excellence in the Territory
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Sporting icon Robert de Castella presents cyclist Jay Vine with the 2024 Athlete of the Year – Men’s Sport Award In brief: Winners of the CBR Sport Awards 2024 have been announced. Awards are given to the ACT’s top athletes, teams and special contributors. This article lists the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Free ways to stay entertained with Libraries ACT
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services There are digital entertainment options for all ages and tastes. In brief: This article lists free resources available from Libraries ACT. Libraries ACT offers free books, digital resources and more to members. You may already know that your Libraries ACT membership allows you to borrow physical books – […]

MIL-OSI: Magnite to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 6, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnite (Nasdaq: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, will announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 after the market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The Company will host a conference call at 1:30 PM (PT) / 4:30 […]

MIL-OSI USA: More Than Simple Sonification: Next Phase of ‘Harmony of Nature’ Seeks to Make Music
Source: US State of Connecticut As comfortable as Molly James is talking about tidal data depicted on a linear graph, she’s equally at ease discussing the differences between mere sonification of those data points and the musification of what those points convey. “Making it sound pretty, I think is the difference,” the Ph.D. candidate in […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Transcript – ABC Afternoon Briefing
Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority PATRICIA KARVELAS: More concerns have been raised about safety at child care centres, with three-quarters of workers telling a survey their place of work has been operating below minimum staffing levels at least weekly. Now, the findings come after the charging of a Melbourne childcare worker with more than 70 […]

New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Encouraging signs for mental health workforce
Source: New Zealand Government When someone is making the brave step of reaching out for help whether it’s you, your child, a friend or family member, this Government is committed to ensuring we have the right support in place to answer that call, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. “It is promising to see […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Great Walks popularity supporting tourism growth
Source: New Zealand Government A significant boost in the number of people booking bednights along the country’s Great Walks is a good sign for conservation tourism and local businesses, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Opening day bookings for each of the Great Walks were up by over 10,000 bednights compared to last year, totalling more […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Research – Workers look at automation as an opportunity, not a threat – Robert Half
Source: Robert Half 68% of employees believe automation will have a positive impact on their current job and career prospects. 64% of employees will participate in training to reskill for a new role with their current employer if their job is partially automated, while 16% will look for a new job with a different employer. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Economists moot bold income tax plan – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) What if your income tax didn’t go to the government but into your own savings account? A bold proposal makes the case. New Zealand’s ageing population and ballooning welfare and health costs are piling pressure on the public purse. In response, former Minister of Finance Sir Roger Douglas and University […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: International travel: May 2025
International travel: May 2025 – information release 10 July 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitorsOverseas visitor arrivals were 190,600 in May 2025, an increase of 10,900 from May 2024. The biggest changes […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: International migration: May 2025
Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – media release 10 July 2025 There was a net migration loss of 30,000 people from New Zealand to Australia in the December 2024 year, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ today. “The net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia in 2024 was similar to the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Ōpōtiki
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Ōpōtiki this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Otara Road at around 7:50am. Sadly, the driver of the truck died at the scene. There were no other occupants of the truck. Police are providing support to the next […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bridging a gap on West Coast Cycle Trail
Source: New Zealand Government A new cycle bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail will bring more visitors to the region and boost the local economy. “I’m thrilled to be supporting the construction of the Totara River Rail Bridge, ensuring visitors can once again ride this popular trail from start to finish,” Tourism and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: One year of more Police back on the beat
Source: New Zealand Government One year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell.“Today I am excited to be part of welcoming the new Beat Team in Rotorua and getting some time to be out on the beat with them,” Mark Mitchell says.“Our beat […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Analysis – OCR on hold, probably only temporarily – Cotality
Source and Analysis: Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist for Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) As widely expected, the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep the official cash rate unchanged today at 3.25%, the first ‘hold decision’ after six consecutive cuts. In its short commentary alongside the decision, the Committee noted a concern about […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace holds dawn commemoration of 40 years since Rainbow Warrior bombing, death of photographer Fernando Pereira
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa held a dawn ceremony on board the Rainbow Warrior this morning to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the original Rainbow Warrior and the death of photographer Fernando Pereira. The ceremony was hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and attended by over a 150 people. Greenpeace Aotearoa Executive Director Dr Russel […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: GAZA: Siege on fuel could cut off supplies of clean water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in matter of days
Source: Save the Children Fuel shortages in Gaza could cut off supplies of clean drinking water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in a matter of days, increasing the risk of waterborne illnesses such as cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery, with these children only a small number of those impacted by fuel running out.  […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Winter break for the 42 Traverse
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  10 July 2025 The 42 Traverse, or T42, is a popular multi-use track and off-roading destination in the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area in the Central North Island. The area provides habitat for iconic species including kiwi and whio. Department of Conservation Team Lead Tongariro Michael Christie says the winter closure […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal for information following fatal crash in Ashburton
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden, Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash on Burnett Street in Ashburton. On Saturday 5 July, Police received a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair at around 1pm. One person was located […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Red tape relief making a difference for businesses
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says that small businesses will benefit from upcoming reforms to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws, as the Government moves to make compliance more proportionate and practical for low-risk operators. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced Cabinet’s approval to draft […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rare book collection returns to EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 27 seconds ago After surviving Cyclone Gabrielle and more than two years in chilled, climate-controlled care, a rare and irreplaceable collection of books has returned to EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus. The 225 books, which include out-of-print and culturally significant works of Māori and New Zealand history, were removed from the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed, Otara Road, Opotiki
Source: New Zealand Police Otara Road, Opotiki, is closed following a serious crash. At around 7:50am emergency services received reports of the single vehicle crash. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. Updates will be provided proactively. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI New Zealand News –

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Missing diver, Whatipū Beach
Source: New Zealand Police A search is underway for a diver who has been reported missing at Whatipū Beach this morning. Police were alerted at about 5.23am and search efforts are ongoing to locate the man. The Police Eagle helicopter has deployed to assist with aerial-based searches, alongside Police launch Deaodar, Search and Rescue and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Whitiora
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Willoughby Street and Mill Street yesterday afternoon. Police were called to crash involving a car and dirtbike at around 3:25pm. Sadly, the rider of the dirtbike received critical injuries and was transported to hospital where they later died. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man charged with murder following incident in Chartwell, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith, Waikato Field Crime Manager: Police have charged a 20-year-old man with murder following an incident at a house on Bellmont Avenue in Chartwell, Hamilton last night. Police were called to the property at 6.40pm and located a 31-year-old man deceased. The alleged offender, […]

Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Parliament deplores the democratic backsliding and repression in Georgia
Source: European Parliament After decades of democratic progress, MEPs now believe Georgia is a victim of state capture and repeat their calls for new parliamentary elections in the country. In a report adopted on Wednesday by 490 votes in favour, 147 against with 49 abstentions, Parliament says the rigged October 2024 parliamentary elections in Georgia […]

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Mobile Mining Debuts on LBank with Revolutionary App
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you asked a crypto investor in 2018 whether mobile mining would ever be a thing, most would have laughed. Fast forward to 2025, and not only is it real, it’s live, global, and profitable thanks to Bitcoin Solaris. The long-awaited Solaris Nova App […]

MIL-OSI: Coop Pank AS will hold an investor webinar to introduce the results for the Q2 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Coop Pank invites shareholders, investors, analysts and other stakeholders to join its investor webinar, scheduled on 18 July 2025 at 9 am (EET). The webinar will be held in Estonian. The webinar will be hosted by the Interim Chairman of the Management Board, Heikko Mäe, and the Chief Financial Officer, Paavo Truu, […]

Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI Submissions: Technology – Moldova’s Virtual IT Park Attracts Global Attention with Record Growth and €1 Billion Revenue Target – MITP
Source: Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP) Chisinau, Moldova, July 9th,2025 – Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), the first fully virtual IT park in Europe and a key pillar of Moldova’s innovation ecosystem, continues to break records and transform the country’s economic landscape. In 2025, MITP expects its resident companies to generate over €1 billion in […]

MIL-OSI Economics: BSTDB Concludes the 27th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Yerevan
Source: Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Press Release | 09-Jul-2025 Governors Reaffirm Support for BSTDB and Approve New Strategic Branding The Board of Governors of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) held its 27th Annual Meeting under the Chairmanship of Mr. Artur Javadyan, BSTDB Governor for the Republic of Armenia.  The Meeting […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Sound recordings can give us an animals’ eye view of the war in Ukraine
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Janine Natalya Clark, Professor of Transitional Justice and International Criminal Law, University of Birmingham The documentary film, Animals in War, tells the story of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the point of view of the animals affected by the conflict. Sota Cinema Group The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will support thousands of UK jobs across projects including air-to air missiles Britain and France are to order more highly lethal Storm Shadow cruise missiles, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cityland: Congressman Goldman Outlines Solutions to Lack of Public Trust in Government
Source: US Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) New York, NY – In June, Congressman Dan Goldman delivered the keynote speech at the New York Law School’s 199th CityLaw Breakfast, titled: “Democracy on the Brink: Corruption and the Public Trust.” In his keynote, Goldman outlined the damage being done by rampant public corruption to public confidence in government and […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Ukrainian baker rises above adversity
Source: United Nations 2 Ms. Honcharenko’s story, like her bread, has risen through layers of loss, resilience, and hope. Before 2014, she lived in Horlivka, in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, working as a doctor at a mine and raising four children with her husband, Dmytro. Life was stable, full of routine and love.  When the fighting […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raise alarms about right-wing extremism
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Québec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia. The RCMP used the umbrella term “Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism” to categorize the suspects. Essentially, this means the […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: 66th WIPO General Assemblies, July 2025: UK Statement
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Speech 66th WIPO General Assemblies, July 2025: UK Statement UK Statement for the World Intellectual Property Organization General Assemblies. Delivered by Mr. Adam Williams, Chief Executive and Comptroller-General of the UK’s Intellectual Property Office. Thank you Chair. The UK is pleased to be part of the 66th session of […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raises alarms about right-wing extremism
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Québec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia. The RCMP used the umbrella term “Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism” to categorize the suspects. Essentially, this means the […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Syria: Chemical weapons watchdog hits reset button in Damascus, following productive meetings
Source: United Nations MIL OSI The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. MIL […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: International Criminal Court condemns US sanctions move
Source: United Nations MIL OSI The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. MIL […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Syria: Assad’s armed forces must face accountability, says rights probe
Source: United Nations MIL OSI The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. MIL […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Darfur: ICC Prosecutor urges immediate action to address atrocities
Source: United Nations MIL OSI The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. MIL […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: UN deplores deadly attack on city in central Ukraine
Source: United Nations 2-b The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. MIL OSI […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: UN welcomes Black Sea talks, warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Source: United Nations 2-b The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. MIL OSI […]

MIL-OSI USA: Kaptur Statement on Trump Administration Resumption of Military Aid to Ukraine
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Toledo, Ohio — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus released the following statement after President Trump announced the resumption of Military Aid to Ukraine. “I support the President’s recent announcement of renewed critical defensive weapons shipments […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine continues to have a devastating impact on children: UK statement to the OSCE
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine continues to have a devastating impact on children: UK statement to the OSCE Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns the grave violations Russian armed forces and authorities have committed against children in Ukraine, including through attacks on schools and hospitals. Thank you, […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – A joint body to coordinate the reconstruction of Ukraine? – E-002036/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Ukraine’s ownership of the reform and reconstruction process is a basis for the Commission’s support. Through the Ukraine Facility[1], the Commission ensures that this process advances Ukraine’s EU accession. The Commission’s support for the new public investment management system is essential as it will embed Ukraine’s reconstruction in a framework of strategic […]

Trump criticizes Putin after approving more weapons for Ukraine, Kremlin says it is ‘calm’
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had approved sending U.S. defensive weapons to Ukraine and was considering additional sanctions on Moscow, underscoring his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the growing death toll in Russia’s war with Ukraine. Trump, who pledged as a presidential […]

MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE study visit on Small Arms and Light Weapons strengthens co-operation between Sweden and Ukraine
Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE Headline: OSCE study visit on Small Arms and Light Weapons strengthens co-operation between Sweden and Ukraine Ukrainian specialists working on small arms and light weapons (SALW) control during a study visit to the Swedish National Police Force, Stockholm, 26 June 2025. (OSCE) Photo details From […]

Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025
Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI Banking: Project Acacia: RBA and DFCRC announce chosen industry participants and ASIC provides regulatory relief for tokenised asset settlement research project
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia Project Acacia has today reached a significant milestone with a number of industry participants (see below) selected to explore how innovations in digital money and existing settlement infrastructure might support the development of Australian wholesale tokenised asset markets. Project Acacia is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Children’s lives ‘turned upside down’ by wars across Middle East, North Africa, warns UNICEF
Source: United Nations 2 Alarmingly, 110 million children in the region live in countries affected by war, with homes, schools and health facilities damaged or destroyed in fighting. “A child’s life is being turned upside down the equivalent of every five seconds due to the conflicts in the region,” said Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF Regional Director […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Gaza: A survey among MSF workers and their families showed that almost half of the people killed are children
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Gaza, 9 July 2025 – A recent retrospective mortality survey of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff and their families reveals the appalling death rate of Israel’s all-out war on Gaza, especially among children, which is consistent with conflict-related figures provided by the Gazan Ministry of Health. Compared to pre-7 October […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rosen, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Israel Military Stockpile 
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced a bill to strengthen the U.S.-Israel weapons stockpile. The bipartisan Weapons Resupply, Stockpile, and Alliance-Israel Act would extend a program that lets the U.S. store weapons and military equipment in Israel, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: GAZA: Siege on fuel could cut off supplies of clean water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in matter of days
Source: Save the Children Fuel shortages in Gaza could cut off supplies of clean drinking water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in a matter of days, increasing the risk of waterborne illnesses such as cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery, with these children only a small number of those impacted by fuel running out.  […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung UK Takes Over Outernet London with Immersive Experiences, Creator Sessions and Workshops
Source: Samsung Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a takeover of Outernet London, transforming the space into an immersive cultural destination for a limited time. Visitors can expect to find interactive zones, exclusive talks, a deep dive into Korean culture, and a chance to win unmissable prizes.   Open to the public from 9th July […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: UN warns of deepening health crisis in Gaza amid mass casualty incidents
Source: United Nations 2 Across the Gaza Strip, as people desperately search for food, mass casualty incidents are reported almost daily, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, told reporters at his regular briefing in New York. Hospitals, already under immense strain, are struggling to cope and lack of essential supplies – including fuel and medicines – is […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung India Begins Pre Orders for Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 – The Most Advanced Galaxy Z series yet
Source: Samsung Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced that it has begun taking pre orders for the most advanced Galaxy Z series yet – Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7.   Galaxy Z Fold7 brings together the best of Galaxy design, camera functionality and AI innovation in the thinnest and lightest Galaxy […]

MIL-OSI: First Northwest Bancorp and First Fed Announce CEO Transition
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PORT ANGELES, Wash., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB) (“First Northwest”) and its wholly owned subsidiary First Fed Bank (“First Fed” and, together with First Northwest, the “Company”) today announced that the boards of directors of First Northwest and First Fed and Matthew P. Deines have mutually agreed […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Gaza: Over 400 Palestinians killed around private aid hubs, UN rights office says
Source: United Nations MIL OSI The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. MIL […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: UN rights office sounds the alarm over forced displacement in the West Bank
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Guterres calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire as humanitarian crisis reaches ‘horrific proportions’
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Gaza: Health system crumbles amid growing desperation over food, fuel
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Gaza: Women and girls struggle to manage their periods amid crisis
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. […]

Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025
Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025
Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI Submissions: Gaza: A survey among MSF workers and their families showed that almost half of the people killed are children
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Gaza, 9 July 2025 – A recent retrospective mortality survey of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff and their families reveals the appalling death rate of Israel’s all-out war on Gaza, especially among children, which is consistent with conflict-related figures provided by the Gazan Ministry of Health. Compared to pre-7 October […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cassidy Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Discuss Peace in the Middle East
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss U.S. support for Israel. The meeting comes after President Trump’s successful efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. “Prime Minister Netanyahu […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rosen, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Israel Military Stockpile 
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced a bill to strengthen the U.S.-Israel weapons stockpile. The bipartisan Weapons Resupply, Stockpile, and Alliance-Israel Act would extend a program that lets the U.S. store weapons and military equipment in Israel, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: GAZA: Siege on fuel could cut off supplies of clean water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in matter of days
Source: Save the Children Fuel shortages in Gaza could cut off supplies of clean drinking water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in a matter of days, increasing the risk of waterborne illnesses such as cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery, with these children only a small number of those impacted by fuel running out.  […]

MIL-OSI USA: Speaker Johnson, Leader Jeffries Re-establish House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit this week to the United States Capitol, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the re-establishment of the bipartisan House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group. “This is an important time to bring together a bipartisan delegation of […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Georgia was visited by 2.27 million foreign tourists in the first half of the year
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Tbilisi, July 9 (Xinhua) — Georgia recorded a record growth in international tourist visits in the first […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Guterres urges Iran and Israel to ‘fully respect’ ceasefire
Source: United Nations MIL OSI The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. MIL […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Senior envoy warns Iran-Israel conflict is deepening crisis in Afghanistan
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Convicted criminal Trump should not be welcomed in Scotland
Source: Scottish Greens 09 Jul 2025 External Affairs Scotland must make it clear – Trump is not welcome here. More in External Affairs The President of the United States and convicted criminal Donald Trump is set to visit Scotland later this month, according to latest reports. The US President was found guilty of 34 felonies […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Permanent Gaza Ceasefire Talks to Take Place If Interim Agreement Reached – Israeli FM
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 JERUSALEM, July 9 (Xinhua) — Israel is ready to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip […]

MIL-OSI: Bitget Partners With UNTOLD Festival, Where Web3 Takes The Main Stage
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Bitget headlines the global stage as UNTOLD’s exclusive Web3 partner CLUJ-NAPOCA, Romania, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has collaborated with UNTOLD – one of the top three music festivals in the world to sync pop culture with Web3. With this, Bitget is […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s message to the United Nations-Organization of Islamic Cooperation Conference on the Question of Jerusalem
Source: United Nations secretary general I thank the United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for co-organizing this conference. I salute Senegal for hosting — a powerful example of African solidarity with the Palestinian people. You come together at a time when […]

MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/HOLY LAND – Israeli settlers attacks threaten the Christian village of Taybeh
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI abouna.org Taybeh (Agenzia Fides) – “From that day on, they were determined to kill him. Jesus no longer walked openly among the Jews, but withdrew from there to the region near the desert, to a town called Ephraim. There he stayed with his disciples,” says chapter 11 of the […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Impact of Israeli colonial exploitation and extractivism on Palestinian agriculture – E-002150/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The EU has been consistently clear in its position that settlements are illegal under international law and has repeatedly condemned Israel’s settlement policy and the occupation of the Palestinian territory that began in 1967. EU positions and policies are fully aligned on the United Nations resolutions regarding the status of the o […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – EU response to the Israeli Government’s announcement of 22 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank – P-002180/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The EU condemns the Israeli government’s decisions to further expand illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank and urges Israel to reverse these decisions[1]. In line with the EU’s commitment to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and recalling that settlements are illegal under international law, constitute an obstacle to peace […]

Sweden reach Euro 2025 knockouts with 3-0 win over Poland
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Sweden subjected Poland to an all-out aerial attack, scoring three headed goals in a 3-0 win to reach the knockout stages of the women’s European Championship, with captain Kosovare Asllani playing the role of air traffic controller throughout. The mercurial 35-year-old sent an early looping header […]

ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls. The ICC said there were reasonable grounds to believe that Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, […]

University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty’s team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Economists moot bold income tax plan – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) What if your income tax didn’t go to the government but into your own savings account? A bold proposal makes the case. New Zealand’s ageing population and ballooning welfare and health costs are piling pressure on the public purse. In response, former Minister of Finance Sir Roger Douglas and University […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Tracking insect and bug health in a heartbeat from a digital camera
Source: 10 July 2025 In a world-first pilot study, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have used video footage of insects to extract their heart rates without touching or disturbing them. The innovation, published in the Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, could transform how scientists monitor the health and stress levels of […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – NAIDOC Week – Refugees feel welcomed by Indigenous communities – study
Source: AMES Refugees settling in Australia feel welcomed by Indigenous communities and believe it is important to respect and learn about first nations’ culture, according to a new survey. More than half (63 per cent) of respondents said that felt welcomed by Indigenous communities and that it was important to be welcoming to Indigenous Australians, […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Attending events is the ticket to happiness
Source: 10 July 2025 The cold winter snaps might make it hard to get out and about, but new research led by the University of South Australia has found that frequently attending in-person events can significantly boost wellbeing. A study by tourism and event management experts at UniSA and Flinders University has found that regularly […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Sound recordings can give us an animals’ eye view of the war in Ukraine
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Janine Natalya Clark, Professor of Transitional Justice and International Criminal Law, University of Birmingham The documentary film, Animals in War, tells the story of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the point of view of the animals affected by the conflict. Sota Cinema Group The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: From robotic trucks to smart bins: how technology is helping cities sort their waste problem
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Breno Nunes, Associate professor in Sustainable Operations Management, Aston University Since early January 2025, residents of Birmingham in the UK have been caught in the dispute between the city council and the Unite union over pay, terms and conditions for waste and recycling collectors. The latest attempt at […]

MIL-OSI USA: AS SENATE GOP MOVES TO RIP AWAY FUNDING FOR UPSTATE NY PUBLIC TV & RADIO, SCHUMER DEMANDS CONGRESS BLOCK TRUMP’S CLAW BACKS THAT WOULD HURT RURAL AREAS, EDUCATION, & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN EVERY…
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer Schumer Says The GOP Plan To Gut Funding Would Eliminate $45+ Million From Over A Dozen NY Public TV & Radio Stations That Provide Critical Services Like Emergency Weather Alerts, Educational Content For Children, Essential Coverage Of Rural Areas, That Otherwise Wouldn’t […]

MIL-Evening Report: Earth’s ‘oldest’ impact crater is much younger than previously thought – new study
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aaron J. Cavosie, Senior Lecturer, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin University Outcrops of shocked rocks from the Miralga impact structure. Aaron Cavosie Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the “clocks” geologists use to date events can also be misread. Unravelling Earth’s 4.5-billion-year […]

MIL-Evening Report: Where do giant volcanic eruptions come from? New study finds missing link to ‘blobs’ deep within Earth
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicolas Flament, Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow, Environmental Futures, School of Science, University of Wollongong Volcanic eruptions at Earth’s surface have significant consequences. Smaller ones can scare tourists on Mount Etna or disrupt air traffic. Giant, large-scale eruptions can have more serious impacts. One such event […]

MIL-Evening Report: Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Hickson, Lecturer in Economics and Director, Business Taught Masters Programme, University of Canterbury Getty Images Defence spending is like insurance – you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it. And the higher the risk you face, the higher your […]

MIL-Evening Report: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shatters the church’s century-long effort to curate its own image
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brenton Griffin, Casual Lecturer and Tutor in History, Indigenous Studies, and Politics, Flinders University Hulu Reality TV series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives follows a number of social media influencers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who rose to prominence through social media, […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Putting Alberta at the centre of U.S. energy talks
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) While in Richland, Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge will join state legislators from across the U.S. in training from July 10 to 15 to gather the latest insights on North America’s energy ecosystem, and emerging challenges and opportunities driving current U.S. energy policy and decision making. MLA de […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raise alarms about right-wing extremism
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Québec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia. The RCMP used the umbrella term “Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism” to categorize the suspects. Essentially, this means the […]

MIL-OSI USA: DHS Sends Administrative Subpoenas to Harvard University
Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency Headline: DHS Sends Administrative Subpoenas to Harvard University lass=”text-align-center”>After many previous requests to hand over relevant information concerning foreign students, DHS will now send subpoenas forcing Harvard to complyWASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would send administrative subpoenas to Harvard University regarding its […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Hosts International Rig IQ Showdown
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Hosts International Rig IQ Showdown The IADC Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Student Chapter recently hosted the International Rig IQ Showdown (IRIS) 2025. This remarkable flagship competition brought together bright minds from universities across Malaysia to compete in a test of drilling knowledge, strategy, and innovation. […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Suez University Hosts Series of Online Projects
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: Suez University Hosts Series of Online Projects In addition to a rich program of in-person networking, team building, and technical events, the IADC Suez University Student Chapter has also organized a variety of online educational forums and competitions for its students over the past 6+ months.  […]

MIL-OSI Security: DHS Sends Administrative Subpoenas to Harvard University
Source: US Department of Homeland Security After many previous requests to hand over relevant information concerning foreign students, DHS will now send subpoenas forcing Harvard to comply WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would send administrative subpoenas to Harvard University regarding its Student Visitor and Exchange Program. This comes […]

MIL-OSI Russia: HSE and Zhejiang Communication University Strengthen Partnership in Creative Education
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University “Higher School of Economics” – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The site may not display correctly in older browser versions. For optimal site experience, we recommend using a modern browser. We use cookies to improve the HSE website and make it more convenient […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese universities deepen educational cooperation with Central Asian countries
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 XI’AN, July 9 (Xinhua) — When Dilnaz from Kazakhstan received her master’s degree in late June this […]

Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI Submissions: Sound recordings can give us an animals’ eye view of the war in Ukraine
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Janine Natalya Clark, Professor of Transitional Justice and International Criminal Law, University of Birmingham The documentary film, Animals in War, tells the story of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the point of view of the animals affected by the conflict. Sota Cinema Group The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: From robotic trucks to smart bins: how technology is helping cities sort their waste problem
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Breno Nunes, Associate professor in Sustainable Operations Management, Aston University Since early January 2025, residents of Birmingham in the UK have been caught in the dispute between the city council and the Unite union over pay, terms and conditions for waste and recycling collectors. The latest attempt at […]

MIL-Evening Report: Earth’s ‘oldest’ impact crater is much younger than previously thought – new study
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aaron J. Cavosie, Senior Lecturer, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin University Outcrops of shocked rocks from the Miralga impact structure. Aaron Cavosie Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the “clocks” geologists use to date events can also be misread. Unravelling Earth’s 4.5-billion-year […]

MIL-Evening Report: Where do giant volcanic eruptions come from? New study finds missing link to ‘blobs’ deep within Earth
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicolas Flament, Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow, Environmental Futures, School of Science, University of Wollongong Volcanic eruptions at Earth’s surface have significant consequences. Smaller ones can scare tourists on Mount Etna or disrupt air traffic. Giant, large-scale eruptions can have more serious impacts. One such event […]

MIL-Evening Report: Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Hickson, Lecturer in Economics and Director, Business Taught Masters Programme, University of Canterbury Getty Images Defence spending is like insurance – you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it. And the higher the risk you face, the higher your […]

MIL-Evening Report: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shatters the church’s century-long effort to curate its own image
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brenton Griffin, Casual Lecturer and Tutor in History, Indigenous Studies, and Politics, Flinders University Hulu Reality TV series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives follows a number of social media influencers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who rose to prominence through social media, […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raise alarms about right-wing extremism
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Québec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia. The RCMP used the umbrella term “Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism” to categorize the suspects. Essentially, this means the […]

MIL-Evening Report: We interviewed 205 Australians convicted of murder and manslaughter. Alcohol’s role was alarming
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Li Eriksson, Senior Lecturer, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University We’ve long known there’s a link between alcohol and violence, but when it comes to homicide the stories behind the statistics are harder to grasp. Our study sheds rare light on what actually happens when […]

MIL-Evening Report: Thirsty future: Australia’s green hydrogen targets could require vastly more water than the government hopes
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Madoc Sheehan, Adjunct Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering, James Cook University totajla/Shutterstock Green hydrogen is touted by some as the future – a way for Australia to slowly replace its reliance on fossil fuel exports. The energy-dense gas has the potential to reduce emissions in sectors challenging […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raises alarms about right-wing extremism
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Québec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia. The RCMP used the umbrella term “Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism” to categorize the suspects. Essentially, this means the […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Too Much: Lena Dunham’s love letter to London, romance and the messiness of being a woman
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jane Steventon, Course Leader, BA (Hons) Screenwriting; Deputy Course Leader & Senior Lecturer, BA (Hons) Film Production, University of Portsmouth When HBO launched Lena Dunham’s Girls in 2012, it followed shows such as Buffy (1997-2003), Sex and the City (1998-2004) and Gossip Girl (2007-2012), which had all set […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: We’re hiring: Culture & Society Editor
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kim Honey, CEO|Editor-in-Chief, The Conversation Canada The Conversation Canada is looking for a Culture & Society editor for a 10-month contract position. (Sandra Seitamaa/Unsplash) The Conversation Canada is seeking a dynamic and thoughtful Culture & Society Editor with a background in critical race scholarship to join our editorial […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Gwada-negative: the rarest blood group on Earth
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Martin L. Olsson, Medical Director of the Nordic Reference Laboratory for Blood Group Genomics, Region Skåne & Professor of Transfusion Medicine, Head of the Division, Lund University Peter Porrini/Shutterstock.com In a routine blood test that turned extraordinary, French scientists have identified the world’s newest and rarest blood group. […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke is a powerful account of one child’s gift to another
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Leah McLaughlin, Research Fellow in Health Services, Bangor University What does it mean to save a life – and what does it cost? In The Story of a Heart, Rachel Clarke answers this not with slogans or sentiment, but with quiet, searing honesty. This book, which won this […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Parental leave in the UK isn’t working – here’s what needs to change
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi, Senior Lecturer at York Business School, York St John University pikselstock/Shutterstock The recent launch of a government review into parental leave and pay in the UK is a hugely welcome development. In order to bring about meaningful change, it must challenge the fundamental issue at […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: China’s interest in the next Dalai Lama is also about control of Tibet’s water supply
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Tom Harper, Lecturer in International Relations, University of East London As the 14th Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday with thousands of Tibetan Buddhists, there’s already tension over how the next spiritual leader will be selected. Controversially, the Chinese government has suggested it wants more power over who […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Lioness Lucy Bronze uses ‘cycle syncing’ to get an edge on her competition — here’s how the practise works
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Mollie O’Hanlon, PhD Candidate, Exercise Physiology, Nottingham Trent University Bronze has said ‘cycle syncing’ has been important for her performance. Jose Breton- Pics Action/ Shutterstock England footballer Lucy Bronze recently said in an interview that “cycle syncing” gives her an edge on the pitch. This practice involves aligning […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: How M&S responds to its cyber-attack could have a serious impact on its future – and its customers
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Aybars Tuncdogan, Reader in Digital Innovation and Information Security, King’s College London raymond orton/Shutterstock The cyber-attack on Marks & Spencer will lead to an estimated £300 million hit to the company’s profits this year. It now aims to have online shopping at the store back to normal by […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: From Kabul to the catwalk – the surprising global history behind fashion’s fur revival
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Magnus Marsden, Professor of Social Anthropology, University of Sussex The winter season of 2024-25 marked a resurgence of fur clothing – both faux and real – in fashion across Europe and North America. Shearling jackets and embroidered “Penny Lane coats” featured widely in reports on the latest fashion […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Biblical Women Ageing Disgracefully: artist Sarah Lightman reimagines characters battling midlife, motherhood and menopause
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Dawn Llewellyn, Associate professor of Religion and Gender, Theology and Religious Studies, University of Chester What happens when the women immortalised in old master paintings step out of their gilded frames and into the chaos of modern domestic life? That’s the question artist Sarah Lightman tackles, with wit, […]

Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 10, 2025

MIL-OSI Banking: Project Acacia: RBA and DFCRC announce chosen industry participants and ASIC provides regulatory relief for tokenised asset settlement research project
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia Project Acacia has today reached a significant milestone with a number of industry participants (see below) selected to explore how innovations in digital money and existing settlement infrastructure might support the development of Australian wholesale tokenised asset markets. Project Acacia is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Project Acacia: RBA and DFCRC announce chosen industry participants and ASIC provides regulatory relief for tokenised asset settlement research project
Source: Airservices Australia Project Acacia has today reached a significant milestone with a number of industry participants (see below) selected to explore how innovations in digital money and existing settlement infrastructure might support the development of Australian wholesale tokenised asset markets. Project Acacia is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and […]

MIL-OSI China: China voices support for Arab nations’ unity, development — premier
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit in Cairo, Egypt, July 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] CAIRO, July 9 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Wednesday that China supports Arab countries in strengthening strategic autonomy, enhancing unity and self-reliance, and pursuing development […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Technology – Moldova’s Virtual IT Park Attracts Global Attention with Record Growth and €1 Billion Revenue Target – MITP
Source: Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP) Chisinau, Moldova, July 9th,2025 – Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), the first fully virtual IT park in Europe and a key pillar of Moldova’s innovation ecosystem, continues to break records and transform the country’s economic landscape. In 2025, MITP expects its resident companies to generate over €1 billion in […]

MIL-OSI: Hola Prime Unveils ‘Hola Prime Futures’ with Industry-First 1-Hour Withdrawals, Expands Forex Offering with MT4 Integration
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, NY, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a move poised to redefine the contours of modern proprietary trading, Hola Prime, an emerging leader in the prop trading industry, has announced two major developments: the launch of Hola Prime Futures, the world’s first 1 hour withdrawals futures prop trading firm; […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Reasoning reimagined: Introducing Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning
Source: Microsoft Headline: Reasoning reimagined: Introducing Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning Unlock faster, efficient reasoning with Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning—optimized for edge, mobile, and real-time applications. State of the art architecture redefines speed for reasoning models Microsoft is excited to unveil a new edition to the Phi model family: Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning. Purpose-built for scenarios where compute, memory, and latency are tightly constrained, this […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Choosing the right AI path for your business: A practical guide for leaders
Source: Microsoft Headline: Choosing the right AI path for your business: A practical guide for leaders With generative AI moving from experimentation to execution, the pressure is on to turn plans into progress. Every customer I talk to has done the homework: their use case lists are in, their priorities are clear, and their excitement […]

MIL-OSI: Free Cloud Mining: DRML Miner Makes Bitcoin and Litecoin Mining Effortless
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, more individuals and investors are looking for ways to increase their wealth in cryptocurrencies, but crypto mining can be capital-intensive, requires the right equipment, requires 24/7 monitoring of your hash rates, and the many other variables involved, […]

MIL-OSI: Intermap Announces Jack Hild Retires as Director
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DENVER, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intermap Technologies Corporation (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) today announced that John (Jack) Hild has retired as an independent member of the Company’s Board of Directors and Director of Intermap Federal Services Inc. (IFSI). Since joining Intermap’s board, Jack has been an important contributor to the Company’s growth […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rare book collection returns to EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 27 seconds ago After surviving Cyclone Gabrielle and more than two years in chilled, climate-controlled care, a rare and irreplaceable collection of books has returned to EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus. The 225 books, which include out-of-print and culturally significant works of Māori and New Zealand history, were removed from the […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: From robotic trucks to smart bins: how technology is helping cities sort their waste problem
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Breno Nunes, Associate professor in Sustainable Operations Management, Aston University Since early January 2025, residents of Birmingham in the UK have been caught in the dispute between the city council and the Unite union over pay, terms and conditions for waste and recycling collectors. The latest attempt at […]

MIL-OSI: Marc Botham of Jamf Honored as a 2025 Inclusive Channel Leader
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MINNEAPOLIS, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Marc Botham, Vice President, Global Channel Sales, as an Inclusive Channel Leader for 2025. This CRN list spotlights vendor, distributor, and […]

MIL-OSI: Black Bear and Fond Du Luth Casinos Select Quick Custom Intelligence Enterprise Platform
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SAN DIEGO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) and Black Bear and Fond Du Luth Casinos are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership that is set to transform the gaming and hospitality landscape in the Minnesota market. This dynamic collaboration represents an exciting fusion of advanced technology and […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series: Ultra Comfort, from Sleep to Workout
Source: Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic merge an iconic design with new, personalized wellness insights to motivate you on your health journey   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic[1], establishing an iconic design identity across the entire Galaxy Watch lineup. Building upon the foundation of the Galaxy […]

Commemorative stamp released to mark 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Department of Posts, Government of India, has released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a prominent educationist, statesman, and founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh. The unveiling ceremony was held at the Siri Fort Auditorium in the national […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: We Must Close Digital Divide So Every Young Person Can Reach Their Full Potential, Says Secretary-General, in Message for Youth Skills Day
Source: United Nations 4 SG/SM/22723 Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Youth Skills Day, observed on 15 July: On this World Youth Skills Day, we recognize that skills not just tools — they are engines of empowerment and opportunity. From traditional knowledge to creative arts to community leadership, a diverse range of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Leads Effort To Codify President Trump’s America First Energy Agenda Into Law
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) Donalds Leads Effort To Codify President Trump’s America First Energy Agenda Into Law Washington, June 4, 2025 WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation to codify President Trump’s four, May 23, 2025, executive orders regarding the production and national security implications of domestic nuclear energy. […]

MIL-Evening Report: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shatters the church’s century-long effort to curate its own image
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brenton Griffin, Casual Lecturer and Tutor in History, Indigenous Studies, and Politics, Flinders University Hulu Reality TV series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives follows a number of social media influencers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who rose to prominence through social media, […]

MIL-OSI: PureVoltage Hosting Increases New York City Footprint with Major Telehouse / KDDI Expansion
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Staten Island, NY, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PureVoltage Hosting, a premier provider of high-performance infrastructure and enterprise-grade hosting solutions, is proud to announce a major expansion of its presence at the Telehouse facility located at 7 Teleport Drive in Staten Island, New York. This move continues to solidify PureVoltage as […]

MIL-OSI USA: Assisting Flood Recovery Efforts in Texas
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced that four New York State Police staff and three canines will deploy to Kerr County, Texas to support search efforts following devastating floods. This assistance was primarily deployed as part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), the nation’s all-hazards national mutual aid system. […]