NewzIntel.com

Category: CTF

  • All-party delegation arrives in Spain to present India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, arrived in Madrid on Sunday as part of an ongoing diplomatic effort to present India’s uncompromising stance on terrorism.

    The delegation will engage with officials from the Spanish government, members of the Indian diaspora, and civil society representatives during its two-day visit. The outreach is part of a broader campaign to reinforce India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, especially in the context of cross-border threats.

    In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Spain said, “The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by MP Ms. @kanimozhidmk and comprising members @RajeevRai, @CaptBrijesh, @GUPTAPC50 and @DrAshokKMittal, arrived in Madrid today. Over the next two days, the delegation will meet with members of the Spanish government, the Indian diaspora and civil society representatives to present India’s stance of #ZeroToleranceForTerrorism.”

    The delegation includes Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowta (Retd.), RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, and former Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri.

    Prior to arriving in Spain, the delegation visited Latvia, where it met with key members of the Latvian Parliament, including Ingrida Circene, Chairperson of the Group for Promoting Cooperation with the Parliament on India, and Inara Murniece, Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The discussions focused on India’s security concerns and its determination to respond firmly to any act of terrorism, particularly those emanating from Pakistan.

    Ashok Mittal shared details of the Latvia visit on X, stating, “We conveyed India’s unified and unwavering stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism.”

    The delegation also held talks with Latvian State Secretary Andzejs Vilumson and Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics, Special Envoy for Latvia’s United Nations Security Council (UNSC) candidacy. The Indian side shared information on the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which Latvia strongly condemned.

    Vilumson reiterated Latvia’s categorical opposition to terrorism in all its forms and expressed solidarity with India following the Pahalgam incident in April.

    The visit to Spain follows similar diplomatic engagements in Latvia, Greece, Slovenia, and Russia. These efforts are part of India’s broader international outreach under Operation Sindoor to counter Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and build global consensus on coordinated action against terror networks.

    (IANS)

  • PM Modi virtually inaugurates Satna and Datia airports in Madhya Pradesh

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually inaugurated the newly constructed Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport in Madhya Pradesh, marking a major step towards enhancing regional connectivity and infrastructure development under the UDAN scheme.

    The inauguration events were held simultaneously at both airport sites in the presence of state and local officials. The development is expected to significantly benefit the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand regions by providing improved access to air travel and boosting regional growth.

    Satna Airport: A New Regional Hub
    Developed by the Airports Authority of India at a cost of ₹36.96 crore, the Satna Airport is designed to serve as a key regional hub in the northeastern part of Madhya Pradesh. Known for its cultural and industrial importance, Satna will now have enhanced connectivity to important centres such as Chitrakoot and Maihar.

    The airport features a terminal building spread across 768 square metres, capable of handling 50 passengers during peak hours and accommodating up to 2.5 lakh passengers annually. The facility includes a recarpeted runway, parking bays for Dornier-228 aircraft, an Air Traffic Control tower, and a fire station.

    The airport is equipped with sustainable features such as 100% LED lighting, solar-powered streetlights, and a treated water reuse system for horticulture.

    Datia Airport: Boosting Religious and Cultural Tourism
    The upgraded Datia Airport has been developed at a cost of ₹60.63 crore. It connects the historic town of Datia—known for the Peetambara Peeth and the Datia Palace—to the national aviation network.

    The terminal building, also measuring 768 square metres, can accommodate 150 peak-hour passengers, with a projected annual capacity of 2.5 lakh passengers. The airport is currently equipped to operate ATR-72 aircraft, with future plans to support Airbus A-320 operations.

    Key infrastructure includes a recarpeted runway, apron bays, ATC tower, and firefighting facilities. Sustainability measures such as rainwater harvesting systems and energy-efficient lighting have also been incorporated.

    Driving Economic and Social Growth
    The operationalisation of both airports is expected to bring considerable economic and social benefits, including enhanced mobility, job creation, and growth in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, retail, education, and healthcare.

    The projects reflect the Government of India’s commitment to making air travel accessible to all, as envisioned under the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme, and to ensuring balanced regional development by strengthening last-mile infrastructure.

  • IMD issues alert for heavy rainfall in four Kerala districts, fishermen advised caution

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a yellow alert for four districts in Kerala, forecasting heavy rainfall and cautioning local authorities and residents to remain alert for weather-related disruptions.

    The districts under alert include Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, and Alappuzha, where rainfall is likely to range between 7 cm and 11 cm, according to the latest IMD bulletin.

    The rest of the state is expected to receive moderate rainfall as monsoon conditions continue to strengthen over Kerala. The yellow alert serves as a precautionary warning, advising public preparedness and administrative readiness.

    Kasaragod district witnessed the most intense rainfall in the state during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 a.m. on May 31. While the exact rainfall recorded in Muliyar was not disclosed, Kudlu received 14 cm and Panathur registered 12 cm of rainfall, indicating heavy and widespread downpours in the region.

    The IMD has also warned of strong winds reaching up to 55 kmph along the Kerala coast on Sunday. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea and are urged to stay updated with official bulletins.

    Additionally, the weather office has warned of isolated lightning activity across the state. Residents, especially in vulnerable regions, have been advised to avoid open areas during thunderstorms and to take necessary precautions.

    The State Disaster Management Authority has been alerted to monitor the evolving situation. Local bodies in the districts under yellow alert have been advised to keep emergency response teams on standby and to closely watch low-lying and flood-prone areas.

    -IANS

  • MIL-OSI China: Top amateur golfer Zhou wins third CLPG Tour title in Xiamen

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

    Zhou Shiyuan, China’s top female amateur, captured her third CLPG Tour title against a pro field on Saturday, when the Chongqing teenager carded a four-under 68 to win the Zhu Chun Strait Cup Women’s Open by two strokes in Fujian Province.

    After starting the third round with a one-stroke lead at Orient (Xiamen) Golf and Country Club, the 15-year-old, 43rd in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, closed with a bogey-free round featuring four birdies to finish on 10-under 206.

    At 15 years, five months and 14 days old, Zhou becomes the youngest person to win three times on the CLPG Tour. She broke the previous record set by Yin Xiaowen who was 16 years, five months and 15 days old when she won the Wuhuanxing Women’s Challenge on May 22, 2021.

    “Many people have congratulated me, saying that winning three times is incredible and that I have a bright future. But I feel like I’m still the same person. Nothing has changed,” reasoned a humble Zhou.

    “Even though I broke Yin Xiaowen’s record, I don’t think much of it. Yin is an outstanding player who’s already competing on the US LPGA. Though I don’t know her well, I respect her greatly.”

    Jeong Seulgi claimed the RMB 75,000 winner’s purse as the South Korean veteran carded her fifth birdie of the day at the last hole to finish with a 67, one shot ahead of Chinese amateur Wang Xinyu (65).

    Thai veteran Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong (70) was fourth, four shots back, at the tournament featuring a field made up of CLPG Tour and TLPGA Tour players in an event created to promote “friendship” across the Taiwan Strait.

    Zhou, who last year won in Chongqing and Jiangsu Province, opened with consecutive birdies to quickly get to eight-under. She picked up another stroke at the 405-yard sixth before making her last birdie at the 375-yard 10th hole. She would then par the final eight holes.

    She called this victory “harder” than her previous two wins.

    “This time, I felt tense throughout. My form in the first half of the year wasn’t great, especially in handling small details. The pressure was real in this event because the Thai players were chasing me hard,” said Zhou, who is considering turning pro at the end of the year.

    “But I’ll assess my form first. I also hope to play in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur again. This year’s tournament left me with regrets. I missed the cut. Next time, I want to make it to the weekend and compete alongside the world’s top amateurs. I want to learn from them.”

    Jeong, who won a Monday qualifier for a second time this year to get into the tournament, started the final round three shots off the lead and came out firing with birdies on the first three holes. She then picked up another shot at the 372-yard ninth hole before sinking a 25-foot birdie putt at the last to secure the runner-up finish.

    “I felt I had a chance to win. Lots of great shots today, but I need more birdies,” said the former KLPGA Tour regular. “But it’s great for me. It’s a good finish. I’m not disappointed. I gave it my best efforts today.”

    Guangdong-based Wang secured a top-five finish for the third consecutive tournament with a scorching final round featuring an eagle three at the 488-yard second hole where her approach shot from 114 yards out found the cup followed by five birdies.

    “I’m certainly very pleased with this finish, especially since I played the final 36 holes without a single bogey. My game was solid overall today. Both my iron play and putting were on point,” said the 17-year-old Hunan native, who matched her personal best lowest score.

    “My goal is to earn my professional status by year’s end. For the second half of the season, I’m aiming for a tournament victory, that way I can bypass the qualifying school process altogether.”

    Rookie pro Wu Chun-wei crashed out in her CLPG Tour debut as the 2024 Asia-Pacific Women’s Amateur champion was never in contention this week, closing with 79 to finish 58th. 

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Olympic champion Fan joins German TT club Saarbrucken

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

    German table tennis club Saarbrucken announced Sunday the signing of Olympic champion Fan Zhendong.

    In a statement, the Saarbrucken club said it “is causing a stir with a spectacular new signing” as Fan, a former world No. 1 and one of the biggest stars in international table tennis, will compete for the club in next season’s German table tennis league, the TTBL.

    “I’m really looking forward to the new challenges in Saarbrucken and in the TTBL,” Fan told the club’s website. “I’m really excited to be part of this club, get to know a new environment – and celebrate many successes together with the team.”

    “It all came as such a surprise and happened so quickly that we still can’t quite believe it,” said team manager Nicolas Barroa. “But it’s reality – Fan Zhendong will play for us. This is not only an absolute milestone in terms of sport, but also a huge moment for our club and German and European table tennis as a whole.”

    Fan clinched both the men’s singles and team gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the 11th player in history to achieve a career Grand Slam of Olympic Games, World Championships, and World Cup.

    “The Olympic champion, world champion and multiple World Cup winner brings not only absolute world-class but also worldwide attention to Saarbrucken,” said the club.

    Fan previously played for Shanghai in the Chinese Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL). The new season’s CTTSL is scheduled to start on June 9 and run until December 28.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI Video: POV: SOAR to the rescue!

    Source: US Army (video statements)

    160th SOAR training with the USCG Advanced Helicopter Rescue School.

    About the U.S. Army: The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force. Interested in joining the U.S. Army? Visit:
    spr.ly/6001igl5L
    Connect with the U.S. Army online: Web:
    https://www.army.mil
    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/USarmy/
    X:

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/usarmy/
    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-army
    #USArmy #Soldiers #Military #Shorts #Army

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7TTC7Yn7o4

    MIL OSI Video –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Direct passenger air route officially launched between Shanghai and Shymkent

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) — A flight that arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport from Kazakhstan’s Shymkent on Friday marked the official opening of the first direct passenger air route between the eastern Chinese metropolis and Central Asia.

    According to the Chinese news agency Zhongxinshe, the launch of this air route will reduce travel time between Central Asia and Shanghai to 6 hours.

    Flights on this route, according to the schedule, will be operated as follows:

    On Tuesdays, the flight will depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 02:05 Beijing time and arrive in Shymkent at 06:00 local time. On Fridays, the flight will depart from Shanghai at 05:50 Beijing time and arrive in Shymkent at 10:00 local time. Return flights are scheduled to depart from Shymkent at 15:30 on Mondays and 19:50 on Thursdays local time, arriving in Shanghai at 01:00 on Tuesdays and 04:50 on Fridays Beijing time, respectively.

    The opening of the new route will expand the network of air routes of the Shanghai international air hub and create a more convenient air bridge for trade, economic, tourist and cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and Kazakhstan.

    Let us recall that a mutual visa-free regime has been in effect between China and Kazakhstan since November 10, 2023. Last year, China hosted the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism, and this year has been declared the Year of China Tourism in Kazakhstan. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Ways to save money this winter

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Save money this Canberra winter. Image: Lightbulb for Visit Canberra

    In brief:

    • This article lists ways to save money this winter.
    • There are free and low-cost ways to keep entertained in winter.
    • This article provides tips to reduce energy bills in winter.

    Winter is a great excuse to stay indoors and enjoy time at home. However, this can also make your bills go up.

    Here are some tips to help you enjoy the colder months while saving money.

    Use free streaming services

    Save money this winter with Libraries ACT’s free streaming services.

    Library members have access to:

    • Beamafilm – a streaming platform for movie lovers
    • BeamaKids+ – movies and shows for kids
    • Kanopy – a streaming service with over 45,000 films and TV series
    • Kanopy Kids – educational and entertaining movies and shows for kids
    • Story Box Library – a growing collection of videos with stories read aloud by favourite storytellers.

    You will get eight movies or episodes a month. This includes international cinema and Australasian stories.

    See how else your membership can keep you entertained this winter.

    Find great local food deals

    Winter is a great time to stay at home on the couch, but we all need to get out and about sometimes! Save money when dining out and find some local meal deals.

    See our guide to eating out for less in Canberra.

    Save money on books

    Cuddling up on the lounge with a good book and a cup of tea is one of the best things about winter.

    If you have a long list of books to get through, why not become a Libraries ACT member and borrow them for free? You can even borrow eBooks and audiobooks.

    Visit the Libraries ACT website for more info.

    Move more, spend less

    Stop using expensive gyms this winter and try some free and low-cost ways to increase your activity levels.

    Ten free or low-cost ways to get active in Canberra.

    Declutter your house for free

    The cooler months can be a great opportunity to declutter the house.

    If you find household items you no longer want, use some of the free waste disposal options in Canberra.

    Find out more.

    Enjoy Canberra’s free activities

    Winter doesn’t mean you need to hide away in your house, enjoy a free activity like trivia. Check out one of these free trivia spots.

    If the kids are going wild inside, find a budget-friendly activity to keep them busy.

    Take free public transport on Fridays

    If you swap the couch for the city this winter, take advantage of fare free Fridays!

    Every Friday, Canberrans can travel for free on our buses and light rail.

    Remember you will still need to tap on and off each service to support data collection, but you will not be charged for the fare.

    Smart shopping

    If you’re spending more time at home in the cooler months, you may be more likely to online shop.

    If you’re buying a service or product online, there are some things to remember to help avoid shopping disappointment.

    • do your research
    • know who you’re buying from
    • check delivery timeframes
    • be cautious with overseas websites
    • understand your rights.

    More information on these tips here.

    Grow your own veggies

    If you’re looking for a new hobby at home, why not start a veggie patch? This can be rewarding and save you money.

    If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got some great tips from Fiona Buining of Ainslie Urban Farm.

    Learn how to grow veggies at home.

    Get the most out of your heating system

    With more time at home in the colder months, you might be tempted to have the heater on full blast, but this can add up.

    Get the most out of your heating system by:

    • setting your thermostat between 18 – 21 degrees
    • only heating rooms you’re using by closing doors and windows
    • turning the heater off if you go out and setting a timer for when you get home
    • throwing on an extra layer or heated throw, or using a hot water bottle or wheat pack, before turning up the heat.

    Find more energy saving tips and advice here.

    Renting? Get free advice on how to save money on bills

    Renters can get a free home visit with the Renters’ Home Energy Program. Experts will give advice on how to save money on energy bills.

    During the visit, the energy expert will:

    • review how your home uses energy
    • show you quick, cheap, and effective ways to cut energy bills
    • give you a free heated throw rug or cooling towel (limited time only)
    • give you a personalised plan with low or no-cost ways to save on energy.

    Book a home energy visit today.

    Save money upgrading appliances

    Jump online and get expert advice on your next electric appliance for free.

    The ACT Government and consumer advocacy group, CHOICE, have created the Make Your Next Choice Electric online tool that gives Canberrans:

    • free access to CHOICE recommended products
    • an estimate on how much you could save by going electric.

    The tool helps Canberra households to create their own energy transition plan and switch off gas.

    Find out more about switching to electric.

    Get ACT news and events delivered straight to your inbox, sign up to our email newsletter:


    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing hosts dragon boat race for Duanwu Festival

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

    Editor’s Note: Beijing held a dragon boat race on the Grand Canal to celebrate the Duanwu Festival on May 31. The event featured amateur and professional divisions as well as a dragon boat skills demonstration by a team from Guangdong province in southern China.

    The Duanwu Festival, which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, commemorates the ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who lived during the Warring States period (475-221 B.C.).

    The festival features a variety of traditions, most notably dragon boat races, and therefore is also known as the Dragon Boat Festival.

    Teams compete during a dragon boat race on the Grand Canal in Beijing on May 31, 2025, in celebration of the Duanwu Festival. [Photo by Chen Boyuan/China.org.cn]

    1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   >  

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: UNICEF launches campaign to empower children as climate leaders

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

    The “Step Up for Climate” campaign is launched in Beijing, May 30, 2025. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

    UNICEF launched a six-month climate awareness campaign in Beijing on Friday aimed at encouraging Chinese children and adolescents to adopt low-carbon lifestyles and take active roles in addressing climate change.

    “Children are least responsible for climate change and the most affected by its impacts. But the right support is available. And children have the power to lead change,” said Amakobe Sande, UNICEF representative to China, during the launch ceremony of the “Step Up for Climate” campaign.

    The initiative, jointly organized by UNICEF China, the National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC), the Center for Environmental Education and Communications of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (CEEC), and the Chinese Meteorological Society, will focus on empowering youth to become climate leaders at home, in schools and throughout their communities.

    Sande emphasized the increasing impact of extreme weather events on children’s health and well-being, as well as the growing risks for pregnant women. She highlighted UNICEF’s global and local initiatives to address these challenges, including efforts to reduce carbon emissions and prepare children to adapt to a changing climate.

    “UNICEF is working with China’s Ministry of Education to integrate green skills into technical and vocational education,” she noted. “We are also collaborating with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment to advocate for the incorporation of a child focus in the China National Climate Change Health Adaptation Action Plan (2024-2030).”

    Ding Ding, deputy director of the NCSC, spoke about the critical role young people play in tackling climate change.

    “Young people possess a keen awareness of global issues and a strong sense of responsibility,” she said, adding that rather than passively experiencing the impacts of climate change, they should actively shape solutions with their creativity, vitality and unique perspectives.

    Yan Shidong, director of the CEEC, noted that the initiative supports both China’s carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals and serves as an essential platform for youth participation in global climate governance.

    “In recent years, university environmental groups in China have consistently developed innovative climate solutions,” Yan said. “At COP29 in Azerbaijan, Chinese youth delegates shared the story of China’s ecological civilization, presenting solutions inspired by Chinese wisdom.”

    During the launch event, young climate advocates showcased their projects. Student Ye Lisiqi introduced a school-based carbon market that rewards students with carbon credits for sustainable actions. The program includes competitions both within and between schools and has already cut carbon emissions by 880 kilograms.

    The “Step Up for Climate” campaign will run for six months, continuing through COP30, the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Missing man in Ngau Tau Kok located

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    A man who went missing in Ngau Tau Kok has been located.

    Yan Wai-man, aged 73, went missing after he left his residence on Shing Fung Road on May 27 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on May 28.

    The man was located at a bus stop on Lai Chi Kok Road, Cheung Sha Wan this morning (June 1). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI Security: USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Singapore, Speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    SINGAPORE — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Singapore from May 29 – June 1, 2025, where he met with senior military and government officials to engage with allies and partners, deepen relationships, and discuss global security challenges at the Shangri-La Dialogue. 

    MIL Security OSI –

  • MIL-OSI China: China strongly deplores, firmly opposes U.S. Defense Secretary’s negative remarks related to China at Shangri-La Dialogue: FM spokesperson

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

    China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the negative remarks related to China made by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Saturday.

    The spokesperson said Hegseth deliberately ignored the call for peace and development by countries in the region, and instead touted the Cold War mentality for bloc confrontation, vilified China with defamatory allegations, and falsely called China a “threat.”

    “The remarks were filled with provocations and intended to sow division. China deplores and firmly opposes them and has protested strongly to the United States,” said the spokesperson.

    The spokesperson said that no country in the world deserves to be called a hegemonic power other than the United States itself, who is also the primary factor undermining the peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific. To perpetuate its hegemony and advance the so-called “Indo-Pacific strategy,” the United States has deployed offensive weaponry in the South China Sea and kept stoking flames and creating tensions in the Asia-Pacific, which are turning the region into a powder keg and making countries in the region deeply concerned.

    Noting that the Taiwan question is entirely China’s internal affair, the spokesperson said no country is in a position to interfere. “The United States should never imagine it could use the Taiwan question as leverage against China. The United States must never play with fire on this question. China urges the United States to fully abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques, and stop supporting and emboldening the ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces,” the spokesperson said.

    “On the South China Sea, there has never been any problem with regard to freedom of navigation and overflight there,” the spokesperson said, adding China has always been committed to working with countries concerned to properly handle differences through dialogue and consultation, while safeguarding China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with laws and regulations. “It is the United States who is the primary factor that is hurting the peace and stability in the South China Sea,” said the spokesperson.

    China urges the United States to fully respect the efforts of countries in the region to maintain peace and stability, stop deliberately destroying the peaceful and stable environment cherished by the region, and stop inciting conflict and confrontation and escalating tensions in the region, the spokesperson said.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: China’s railway travel surges as Dragon Boat Festival holiday begins

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

    China’s railway network is expected to handle 17.8 million passenger trips on Saturday, the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, according to the national railway operator.

    To meet the surge in travel demand, a total of 1,029 additional trains have been scheduled on Saturday, said China State Railway Group Co., Ltd., adding that 15.78 million passengers were transported on Friday, with operations running smoothly and safely.

    Top destinations include Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Zhengzhou, the railway company said.

    It added that railway authorities nationwide are increasing transport capacity, enhancing station services, and introducing cultural activities to further improve the passenger experience.

    China’s railway network is expected to handle approximately 80.5 million passenger trips during the five-day travel rush around the holiday.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: China vows to tackle “involution-style” competition in auto sector

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

    China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said Saturday it will intensify efforts to tackle “involution-style” competition in the country’s auto industry, vowing to strengthen oversight and safeguard a fair and orderly market environment.

    The announcement came after the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) launched an initiative calling on companies to maintain fair competition and foster healthy industry growth.

    In response, the MIIT voiced support for the proposal and warned that recent disorderly price wars have significantly disrupted normal business operations and posed a threat to the industry’s healthy and sustainable development, according to an official with the ministry.

    Noting that while the ministry encourages enterprises to reduce production costs through technological and managerial innovation and deliver higher-quality and cost-effective products to consumers, the official stressed that disorderly price cuts undermine research and development investment, erode product and service quality, and may even lead to safety issues that harm consumer rights.

    Such competition is a classic case of involution, the official said, adding that it will only weaken the momentum for industry development over time. “There are no winners in a price war, nor is there any future,” the official warned.

    To address the issue, the MIIT will ramp up efforts to rein in involution-style competition in the auto sector. Measures include promoting industrial structure upgrades, strengthening random inspections for product consistency, cooperating with relevant authorities in combating unfair competition, and adopting necessary regulatory actions.

    The official also called on companies to enhance their innovation, improve their product quality and service, and fulfill their social responsibilities.

    The CAAM earlier announced an industry-wide initiative urging automakers to safeguard fair and orderly competition in the country’s booming new energy vehicle (NEV) market.

    The statement emphasized that while China’s NEV industry has seen rapid growth, with NEVs accounting for over 40 percent of new car sales, the industry has seen declining profitability recently, largely due to the rise of involution-style competition marked by disorderly price wars.

    The CAAM noted that recent sharp price cuts, initiated by a major carmaker on May 23 and subsequently followed by others, have sparked market panic.

    All companies should strictly adhere to the principles of fair competition, while leading enterprises should not seek to squeeze the space of other players for the purpose of gaining monopoly, it said.

    Apart from lawful price adjustments, firms must not sell their products below cost, engage in deceptive marketing practices, or disrupt market order in ways that harm the fundamental interests of the industry and consumers, according to the CAAM.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese medical team, peacekeepers donate essentials to orphans in South Sudan

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

    The 12th batch of the Chinese medical team, in partnership with the 11th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion in South Sudan, on Friday donated essential goods to orphaned children at the Confident Children out of Conflict (CCC) Orphanage.

    The group donated milk powder, mosquito nets, maize flour, washing powder, books, school bags, soap, flip-flops, tables, and chairs, among other items.

    Robert Bida Samson, executive director of the CCC, a charity organization, said support from the Chinese medical teams over the past years has helped ease the burden of taking care of these children.

    “The Chinese medical teams have stood with the CCC, making sure that all the children receive medical services, screening them both here at the center and also in Juba Teaching Hospital when the sickness is too serious,” Bida said during the donation ceremony in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.

    The ceremony, held under the theme “One Sky One Dream,” coincided with the celebration of the 100th visit of the Chinese medical team to orphanages in South Sudan.

    Established in 2007, the center is home to orphans, abandoned children, and survivors of revenge attacks and gender-based violence.

    Bida commended the regular visits by the Chinese medical team, noting that these are critical to their longstanding partnership, which has empowered many vulnerable children at the center.

    “Some of these children are soon finishing school. I urge that through your empowerment, some of them could get employed at Juba Teaching Hospital to share responsibility with you,” he said.

    Gift Gibson Natana, deputy director general at Juba Teaching Hospital, commended the Chinese medical team for their dedication to providing medical services to orphans and communities in remote areas.

    “These programs benefit tens of thousands of vulnerable people,” Natana said.

    The 12th batch of the Chinese medical team, prior to visiting the CCC, also visited Juba Orphanage and Rock City Orphanage.

    Liu Hongyong, commander of the Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), expressed hope that the support provided to the children would empower them to realize their future dreams.

    “We wish the children of the orphanage a joyful International Children’s Day. May this contribution add color to their lives and wings to their dreams. May they grow up healthy and strong,” Liu said.

    Huo Ying, deputy chief of mission at the Chinese Embassy in South Sudan, expressed her gratitude to the Chinese medical team and the Chinese peacekeeping force for their contribution toward peace and development in South Sudan.

    “These contributions made by the Chinese medical team have been a valuable legacy in bilateral friendship,” Huo said.

    She noted that the Chinese peacekeeping forces are participating in the UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan, while the Chinese medical team is protecting the public health security of the South Sudanese.

    Huo also commended the contributions of Chinese companies toward the development of South Sudan, stressing that the Chinese people will always be the friends of the South Sudanese people.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI Economics: ADB President Announces $10 Billion Plan for India’s Urban Transformation

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    ADB President Masato Kanda announced a 5-year initiative aimed at transforming urban infrastructure across India, directing up to $10 billion, including third-party capital, into urban transformation including metro extensions, new regional rapid transit system corridors, and urban infrastructure and services.

    MIL OSI Economics –

  • MIL-OSI China: Hainan Free Trade Port to begin independent customs operations by end of 2025

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

    Hainan Free Trade Port to begin independent customs operations by end of 2025

    Updated: June 1, 2025 08:40 Xinhua
    This drone photo taken on May 27, 2025 shows a view of the Yangpu International Container Port in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, south China’s Hainan Province. In June 2020, China released a master plan to build the whole of Hainan Island into a globally influential and high-level free trade port by the middle of the century. Series of opening-up policies have been issued to create a “foreign investor-friendly” business environment in Hainan. Local immigration authorities have implemented measures, such as the utilization of one-stop customs clearance service, to improve the customs clearance efficiency and to reduce the operational costs of enterprises. As a key initiative in China’s opening-up strategy, the Hainan Free Trade Port is set to begin independent customs operations by year end, and global enterprises are eyeing the vast opportunities that come with open trade. [Photo/Xinhua]
    This aerial drone photo taken on May 28, 2025 shows a container ship leaves the Yangpu International Container Port in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, south China’s Hainan Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    This aerial drone photo shows a Japanese fishing vessel loads juvenile fish in waters near Wanning, south China’s Hainan Province, May 15, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    This aerial drone photo taken on May 28, 2025 shows a view of the Yangpu International Container Port in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, south China’s Hainan Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    This photo taken on May 28, 2025 shows a view of the Yangpu International Container Port in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, south China’s Hainan Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    Immigration officers process border entry procedures for passengers of an international cruise ship in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Jan. 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Mfume, House and Senate Democrats Send Letter Calling on GAO to Investigate Federal Worker Firings

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. –  In response to the Trump Administration’s unprecedented purge of tens of thousands of federal workers without cause, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations Rep. Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on FSGG Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Acting Ranking Member on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering On Government Efficiency (DOGE) Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) led more than 30 Democrats in sending a letter to Comptroller General of the United States Gene L. Dodaro calling on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to provide Congress with regular updates on how the Trump Administration’s personnel actions are affecting the federal workforce.

    “Over the past several months, the civil service has undergone an unprecedented level of change as tens of thousands of federal employees have been terminated, resigned, or placed on administrative leave,” the Members wrote. “Americans are already feeling the consequences – longer wait times for Social Security assistance, delayed veterans’ benefits, and disrupted disaster response are just a few examples of how these personnel actions are impacting people across the country. We are deeply concerned about the impact these actions will have on our government’s capacity to design, develop and deliver efficient services that connect agencies with the people they serve and meet the needs of the public.”

    Signatories include: Senator Angela D. Alsobrooks; Rep. Yassamin Ansari; Rep. Wesley Bell; Rep. Donald Beyer; Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.; Senator Richard Blumenthal; Rep. Shontel Brown; Rep. Greg Casar; Rep. Jasmine Crockett; Rep. Sarah Elfreth; Rep. Maxwell Frost; Rep. Robert Garcia; Rep. Glenn Ivey; Senator Timothy Kaine; Rep. Ro Khanna; Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi; Rep. Summer Lee; Rep. April McClain Delaney; Rep. Jennifer McClellan; Rep. Dave Min; Senator Patty Murray; Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton; Senator Alex Padilla; Rep. Emily Randall; Rep. Jamie Raskin; Senator Bernard Sanders; Senator Brian Schatz; Rep. Lateefah Simon; Rep. Suhas Subramanyam; Rep. Rashida Tlaib; Rep. Eugene Vindman; and Senator Mark R. Warner.

    The full text of the letter is included below:

    May 29, 2025
     

    The Honorable Gene L. Dodaro
    Comptroller General of the United States
    Government Accountability Office
    441 G Street, N.W.
    Washington D.C. 20548

    Dear Comptroller General Dodaro:

    The 2 million federal employees who work across our country are the backbone of our federal government and are responsible for delivering vital services to the American people. These individuals dedicate their lives to public service and ensure our government fulfills its mission to make our country safer, healthier and more prosperous.

    Over the past several months, the civil service has undergone an unprecedented level of change as tens of thousands of federal employees have been terminated, resigned, or placed on administrative leave. Americans are already feeling the consequences – longer wait times for Social Security assistance, delayed veterans’ benefits, and disrupted disaster response are just a few examples of how these personnel actions are impacting people across the country. We are deeply concerned about the impact these actions will have on our government’s capacity to design, develop and deliver efficient services that connect agencies with the people they serve and meet the needs of the public.

    To assist our oversight of the federal government’s personnel actions, we request that the Government Accountability Office provide us with regular briefings to ensure Congress has timely data and information on the status of the federal workforce. Specifically, we request that GAO begin providing the information following each quarter through the end of fiscal year 2028 to be scheduled in coordination with applicable staff. Information on the total number of the following groups of federal employees in the 24 CFO agencies categorized by agency of employment, location, occupation and tenure by quarter –

    a. All terminated federal employees who are separated for any reason;

    b. Federal employees who took the deferred resignation program offer;

    c. Federal employees in their probationary period;

    d. Federal employees in their probationary period who were terminated;

    e. Federal employees on administrative leave.

    f. Federal employees hired.

    Any difficulties experienced by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in its collection, analysis, and publication of human capital data.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter.

    Sincerely,

    ###

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Pride Month: LGBTQ+ community need Pride protests more than ever

    Source: Scottish Greens

    01 Jun 2025 Equality

    LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, and we will defend them; today, tomorrow and always.

    More in Equality

    Scotland must use Pride month to stand up for equality in the face of toxic campaigns by bigots, transphobes and homophobes, says Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie.

    There is clear evidence that LGBTQ+ rights are being rolled back or ignored across the UK. In 2015 the UK ranked top of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) ‘rainbow map’ that assesses LGBTQ+ safety and equality in countries. A decade later, the UK has fallen to second bottom in Western Europe.

    The dramatic drop has occurred because of a toxic culture war, which targets the LGBTQ+ community; especially transgender and non-binary people, and has left many feeling unsafe and abandoned by politicians.

    In Scotland, the Scottish Government has dropped their commitment to ban conversion therapy practices, the UK Government blocked Gender Recognition Reform, and the Supreme Court has now changed the understanding of the Equality Act to exclude trans people.

    Mr Harvie said:

    “When the message coming out of our Parliamentary debates echo the division and harm that Section 28 caused until it was repealed 25 years ago, protests like Pride marches are more important than ever before.

    “Just a few decades ago, casual and blatant homophobia was very real in our society. We made great strides to change this perception and set an expectation that politicians would support and protect queer people, with elected MP’s and MSP’s feeling safe enough to come out in their public lives. I know that doing so was easier for me because a brave few did so before me, when it wasn’t safe or easy.

    “But now we are seeing the same old prejudices being stirred up again, this time most frequently targeted against trans and non-binary people, and shamefully, some of our elected representatives are joining in with the cause, stoking the flames of a toxic culture war.

    “It is not surprising that political parties have been banned from Pride events up and down Scotland and the wider UK. Many LGBTQ+ people have lost faith in politics and feel abandoned by their representatives, feeling that there is a lack of leadership on our human rights and equality.

    “Choosing to support fundamental human rights should not be a radical notion, but one that every political party is expected to fight for; something that the Scottish Greens have long stood for and will continue to do.

    “LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, and we will defend them; today, tomorrow and always.”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Single use vape ban comes into force

    Source: Scottish Government

    Powers to ban the sale and supply in Scotland.

    Single-use vapes will no longer be stocked or sold in Scotland under new legislation which comes into force today (Sunday 1 June).

    The UK-wide ban has been introduced to prevent the environmental damage disposable vapes cause and to address health concerns associated with vaping as Scotland moves towards a tobacco-free generation by 2034.

    An estimated 26 million disposable vapes were thrown away in Scotland in 2023. Of these, more than half were not recycled properly and around 10% were littered. The batteries used within disposable vapes are difficult to recycle, leak harmful waste and can cause fires in waste facilities.

    Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin said: “Scotland was the first nation in the UK to commit to taking action on single use vapes.

    “It’s estimated that over half of disposable vapes are incorrectly disposed of each year in Scotland – creating a fire risk and littering our beautiful environment. They also contain nicotine which is highly addictive.

    “This change to the law fulfils a Programme for Government commitment and will help tackle the threat that single-use vapes pose to our environment as well as to our public health.

    “We have worked closely across the four nations to ensure a consistent approach to a ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes and will continue to work with regulators regarding enforcement once in force.”

    Moves to raise the age of sale of tobacco products and regulate the displays, flavours and packaging of reusable vapes, are being taken forward separately through the 4-nations Tobacco and Vapes Bill.  

    Background

    The ban on single-use vapes has been taken forward using powers under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This approach has been used in the past to ban other items such as microbeads, cotton buds and single use plastics.

    A ban on single-use vapes was recommended in the four nation consultation ‘Creating a Smokefree Generation and Tackling Youth Vaping’ which ran in 2023.

     

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall Visits Southern Border Alongside Kansas Law Enforcement Officials

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall

    Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) visited Sierra Vista, Arizona yesterday to tour the Joint Task Force-Southern Border Command offices, thank members of Kansas’ own 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley, participate in tours along the southern border, receive briefings, and take an aerial tour of the border near Arizona with several Kansas law enforcement officials.
    Below are photos from Senator Marshall’s visit. Click HERE and HERE for b-roll videos.

    Senator Marshall with members of Joint Task Force Southern Border.

    Senator Marshall prepares to view the border from the air.

    Senator Marshall at the border wall with detectives from the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.

    Senator Marshall with members of Kansas law enforcement at the southern border wall.
    From left to right: Sheriff Billy Tomasi, Director Brian Peete, Sheriff Jeff Easter, Sheriff Scott Braun, Senator Roger Marshall, Chief Karl Oakman, Director Tony Mattivi, and Chief Courtney Leslie.
    “Having visited the southern border multiple times under the Biden-Harris Administration, I witnessed chaos, lawlessness, and a system overwhelmed by over 10 million illegal crossings –including individuals on the FBI’s terrorist watchlist,” said Senator Marshall. “But during my most recent trip, the difference was clear. Since President Trump returned to office, we’ve already seen a dramatic shift with illegal border crossings dropping 93% compared to last year. What I’ve witnessed firsthand at the border proves that President Trump’s bold leadership is delivering results, and he is keeping his promises. To continue delivering on the President’s agenda, the Senate must pass the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ – legislation that will provide critical funding our border agencies need to keep America safe.”
    Since President Trump took office in January 2025, the number of illegal immigrant crossings at the southern border has dropped dramatically. In April 2024, there were 128,900 crossings at the border, while in April 2025, there were only 8,400.
    The Kansas law enforcement officers who accompanied Senator Marshall included Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) Director Tony Mattivi, Director of the Riley County Police Department Brian Peete, Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeffery Easter, Crawford County Sheriff Billy Tomasi, Ellis County Sheriff and Kansas Sheriffs’ Association President Scott Braun, Hugoton Police Chief and Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police President Courtney Leslie, and Kansas City, Kansas Police Chief Karl Oakman.
    “I was honored to join Senator Marshall and several sheriffs and police chiefs in experiencing firsthand the challenges at our southern border,” said KBI Director Tony Mattivi. “We know every fentanyl pill sold in Kansas is trafficked by Mexican drug cartels through this border. Every single pill that kills a Kansan enters the country here, so we must continue the fight to keep dangerous and violent criminals out.”
    “Senator Marshall champions law enforcement and public safety efforts. He understands the unique role the Riley County Police Department plays in protecting national security and operational readiness because of our ties to NBAF and Fort Riley,” said Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete. “This opportunity has helped the department forge new strategic plans and procedures to keep our county safe from narcotic and human trafficking, as well as foreign terrorist organizations. My sincerest thanks to both he and his team.”
    “The experience was very informative. It was amazing to me to see what 4 years of an unsecured border looked like and the issues it created for the United States,” said Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeffrey Easter. “This trip highlighted the absolute cooperation between the U.S military, Border Patrol, and the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office. These men and women are on the front lines protecting Kansans from the fentanyl and methamphetamine scourge that has gripped Sedgwick County. I am very appreciative of Senator Marshall inviting me to observe and understand the situation at our border.”
    “We’ve learned where it’s coming in from, we’ve learned where it’s being transported to, and this is a hub where it’s coming out of,” said Crawford County Sheriff Billy Tomasi. “Like I told the voters when I came on, that I am going to learn about this and I’m going to start taking it off the streets, and that’s my goal. And I appreciate the opportunity from Senator Marshall allowing me to come down here with him to learn this, to bring back to our community.”
    “Our visit to the Arizona border with the dedicated military – including soldiers from Fort Riley –and border agencies, was eye-opening. The fight against illegal immigrants and the deadly flow of fentanyl is real.  It’s happening on the ground, and it’s impacting Kansas communities every day. The brave men and women on the front lines deserve our full support as they work to protect our borders and save lives back home,” said Hugoton Police Chief and Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police President Courtney Leslie. “I am extremely grateful to Senator Marshall and his staff for the opportunity to see firsthand the fight against the cartels that are trafficking fentanyl across our border daily. The fight against these cartels is not just a border issue – it is a fight for the safety of every Kansas community.”
    “I would like to thank Senator Marshall for the opportunity to see firsthand the great work being done by our men and women of law enforcement, border patrol, and the military,” said Kansas Police Chief Karl Oakman. “Eliminating drug smuggling is still a major challenge at the border, and additional resources are needed.”
    Background:

    Senator Marshall spoke out against Joe Biden’s reckless border policies continuously during his four disastrous years in office, calling it the “number one” most immediate national security threat.
    Senator Marshall supports President Donald Trump’s ‘One, Big Beautiful Bill,’ which includes the largest border security investment in history, empowers ICE to deport the millions of illegal immigrants who entered under the Biden-Harris Administration, and provides funding for at least one million annual removals.
    Recently, Senator Marshall reintroduced the Justice for Angel Families Act, legislation that would amend the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) to expand financial coverage for Angel Families – the immediate relatives of victims killed by illegal aliens.
    In 2024, he introduced legislation the Demanding Citizenship in D.C. Elections Act, which would require anyone who votes in a municipal election in the District of Columbia to be a U.S. Citizen and require proof of citizenship. 
    In 2024, Senator Marshall also went to the Senate Floor demanding the immediate passage of his resolution declaring an invasion at the southern border.
    In an op-ed for FOX News in 2019, then-Congressman Marshall detailed his border visit with fellow doctors in Congress stating, “Our systems are simply overwhelmed, and there appears to be no break in the near future… until we build a wall, and until we turn off the laws that only serve as magnets, all the money in the world will not have a huge humanitarian impact.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 1, 2025

    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 1, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Death following crash on Friday, Port Waikato
    Source: New Zealand Police A female has died in hospital following a crash in Port Waikato on Friday. Emergency services were called to Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road about 6:10pm on 30 May to reports of a single vehicle rolling. Three occupants of the vehicle were taken to hospital – two by ambulance, who were moderately […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Focus on unruly tenants brushes up behaviour
    Source: New Zealand Government A Government directive to take firmer action against abusive Kāinga Ora tenants has led to consequences for threatening and abusive behaviour, and improved tenant behaviour as a result, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. In March 2024, Ministers instructed Kāinga Ora to end its Sustaining Tenancies Framework, which had allowed tenants […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard Cutter William Hart returns home following 46-day Operation Blue Pacific Patrol in Oceania
    Source: United States Coast Guard   05/31/2025 06:24 PM EDT HONOLULU – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter William Hart (WPC 1134) returned to Honolulu Saturday following a 46-day patrol in support of Coast Guard District Fourteen’s Operation Blue Pacific in Oceania. For breaking news follow us on twitter @USCGHawaiiPac MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, State Highway 16
    Source: New Zealand Police A man has died and four others are injured after a crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier last night. Police became aware of a car on its roof in the citybound lanes shortly after 11:05pm. One person had been ejected from the vehicle and another was trapped inside it, who […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese, foreign scientists call on global scientific community to cooperate more closely for sustainable development
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese and foreign scientists have called on the global scientific community to unite and make greater contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: CPPCC National Committee Vice Chairperson Shen Yueyue Visits Tajikistan
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News DUSHANBE, May 31 (Xinhua) — Shen Yueyue, vice-chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and chairwoman of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Committee on Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, visited […]

    MIL-OSI: GA (Int’l) Capital Management Announces Launch of Communication Hubs
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HONG KONG, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GA (Int’l) Capital Management, a leader in tailored wealth management and investment services for high-net-worth individuals, is proud to announce the opening of satellite communication hubs in Germany, Belgium, the UK, and the USA. These hubs are designed to enhance the ability of GA […]

    MIL-OSI: Trade 350 App: This Trade 350 App Sets New Standard in AI-Driven Trading with Unmatched Security and User Approval
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction In the crowded world of online trading platforms, separating legitimate services from elaborate scams can be a daunting task. Trade 350 App has emerged as one of the buzziest names in 2025, promising AI-driven trade signals, rapid withdrawals, and rock-solid security. […]

    MIL-OSI: Starscope: Does Starscope Monocular Really Work for Stargazing & Hiking? Read Full Starscope Monocular Telescope Consumer Report!
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Diego, CA, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction: Why the Starscope Monocular Is Gaining Popularity in 2025 Whether you’re a nature lover, hiker, hunter, or stargazer, having the right optical gear can make or break your outdoor experience. In 2025, one compact device has been making waves among adventurers and […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Australia has called US plans to double steel and aluminium tariffs an ‘unjustifiable’ act of ‘self-harm’
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CANBERRA, May 31 (Xinhua) — Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell on Saturday called U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to double tariffs on steel and aluminum […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Meeting With Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang
    Source: United States Department of Defense Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang to discuss opportunities to deepen defense cooperation, including on defense trade and information sharing, and reaffirm that war legacy issues are a top priority. MIL OSI USA News –

    MIL-OSI: Double Deposit Bonus, $50 Welcome Bonus & No-KYC 100x Leverage Trading Now Available on BexBack
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the price of Bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 mark and subsequently stabilized above $100,000, many analysts believe that it will enter a long-term high-volatility market. Holding spot positions may not continue to generate profits in the short term. BexBack Exchange is stepping up its efforts […]

    MIL-OSI China: Photo exhibit held in Manila to mark 50th anniversary of China-Philippines diplomatic ties
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Photo exhibit held in Manila to mark 50th anniversary of China-Philippines diplomatic ties MANILA, May 31 — A photo exhibition was held Friday at a museum here to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Philippines diplomatic relations. The event featured images and illustrations that […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM expects Nepal to join IOMed at early date
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HONG KONG, May 30 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met with Nepali Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba here, hoping Nepal to join the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) at an early date to jointly contribute to improving global governance. Wang, also a member […]

    MIL-OSI China: Ancient Silk Road hub inspires global dialogue
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News LANZHOU, May 31 — As dusk falls over the Gobi Desert, the golden hues of the Mogao Caves seem to whisper tales of a bygone era. Yet within these ancient grottoes lies something extraordinary: cutting-edge technology now breathes new life into millennia-old art. At the ongoing […]

    MIL-OSI China: China appreciates Laos’ participation in establishing IOMed: Chinese FM
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HONG KONG, May 30 — Laos actively participates in the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), takes the lead in signing the convention and makes significant contributions, for which the Chinese side expresses appreciation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday. Wang, […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Treasury chief joins tech mega event
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui attended the Web Summit Vancouver yesterday in Vancouver, Canada, and appealed to technology investors and leaders to grasp the vast business opportunities in the vibrant fintech ecosystem in Hong Kong. The summit, a mega event for the tech sector, attracts over […]

    MIL-OSI: WithSecure has completed the transaction of Cyber security consulting divestment to Neqst
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WithSecure Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 31 May 2025 at 9:45 EEST WithSecure has completed the transaction of Cyber security consulting divestment to Neqst WithSecure announced on 23 January 2025 its intention to divest the cyber security consulting business to Neqst, Swedish investment company. On 31 May 2025, the parties completed the transaction […]

    MIL-OSI Global: US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?
    Source: The Conversation – Indonesia – By Farhan Mutaqin, PhD Researcher, University of Edinburgh The United States has recently called out Indonesia’s national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for being unfair. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) assessed QRIS as a trade barrier in its the National Trade Estimate […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: US to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW YORK, May 31 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he plans to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent […]

  • South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 1, 2025

    South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 1, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Global: Forecasters expect a busy 2025 hurricane season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Colin Zarzycki, Associate Professor of Meteorology and Climate Dynamics, Penn State U.S. forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are expecting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms, and 6 to 10 of those becoming hurricanes. But, how do they know what’s […]

    MIL-OSI: Double Deposit Bonus, $50 Welcome Bonus & No-KYC 100x Leverage Trading Now Available on BexBack
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the price of Bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 mark and subsequently stabilized above $100,000, many analysts believe that it will enter a long-term high-volatility market. Holding spot positions may not continue to generate profits in the short term. BexBack Exchange is stepping up its efforts […]

    We don’t believe in dialogue with a gun pointed towards our forehead: Tharoor clarifies India’s stance against Pakistan
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to Colombia, stressed that there can be no dialogue with Pakistan until it takes concrete steps to dismantle terrorist networks operating from its territory. He emphasised that while India recognises the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue, such […]

    Colombia withdraws statement condoling terrorists killed in ‘Operation Sindoor’
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Colombia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, on Friday said that Bogota was withdrawing an earlier statement expressing condolences for those killed in Pakistan during India’s counter-terror operation, ‘Operation Sindoor’. The statement came after a meeting with an Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress […]

    India leads major presence at Sharjah’s premier jewellery exhibition
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The 55th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened in Sharjah, running through June 1, 2025, with India mounting a significant pavilion showcasing 11 companies as part of the region’s premier luxury accessories exhibition. Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the 2025 Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM) and Related Meetings in Paris, France
    Source: ASEAN At the joint invitation of the Secretary-General of the OECD, Mathias Cormann, and the President of the Republic of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn will participate in the 2025 Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM), which will take place at the OECD Headquarters […]

    MIL-OSI China: US Supreme Court allows Trump administration ending humanitarian parole for 500,000-plus migrants
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump walks to board Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on May 30, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] U.S. Supreme Court on Friday lifted a federal district court order that kept humanitarian parole protections in place for more than 500,000 […]

    MIL-OSI China: IOMed serves as legal public good for improving global governance: Chinese FM
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, poses for a group photo with other guests at the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 31, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 31, 2025. Detroit’s population grew in 2023, 2024 − a strategy to welcome immigrants helps explain the turnaround from decades of population declineSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul N. McDaniel, Associate Professor of Geography, Kennesaw State University The […]

    MIL-OSI USA: May 30th, 2025

    Heinrich Invites U.S. Forest Service Chief to Pecos Watershed
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter inviting U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to visit the Upper Pecos Watershed in Northern New Mexico and hear from local leaders, Tribes, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: May 30th, 2025

    Heinrich Leads Letter to the Department of the Interior Inspector General Urging Evaluation of Threats Posed by Workforce Reductions at the Bureau of Reclamation
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Heinrich and Senators to the DOI Acting Inspector General: “We are concerned that the Administration’s actions to gut the agency of qualified public servants could leave critical water infrastructure and communities vulnerable to operational disruptions” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking […]

    MIL-OSI USA: May 29th, 2025

    Heinrich Presses Trump Administration on Plans to Transfer Public Lands
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum demanding answers on the Department’s plans to transfer National Park System units out of […]

  • India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 1, 2025

    India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 1, 2025.

    Indian Army tests next-gen indigenous defence technologies under simulated combat conditions
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Army is currently conducting large-scale trials of next-generation defence technologies under simulated combat conditions across various strategic locations in the country. These Capacity Development Demonstrations are taking place at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Babina Field Firing Ranges, and Joshimath, with additional air defence […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/PAKISTAN – “Justice, peace, truth: the Jubilee for Christians in Pakistan”
    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) – “We are living in critical times in Pakistan, where everything seems at risk. The economy is in a difficult situation, the cost of living has skyrocketed. At a social level, people are very worried: Christians are among the poorest segments of the […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility – Strengthening NBFCs – Speech by Shri Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India – March 28, 2025 – at the Conference of Non-Banking Financial Companies held at Chennai
    Source: Reserve Bank of India CA Shri Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India; Chairpersons of the Audit Committee of the Boards, MDs & CEOs of NBFCs, and Statutory Auditors of NBFCs, Executive Directors from RBI and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank of India, Ladies and Gentlemen. A very good morning […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: RBI: Stability, Trust, Growth –
    Source: Reserve Bank of India A strong and resilient financial system is the bedrock on which the edifice of economic prosperity of a nation is built. Reserve Bank of India is the custodian of our financial system. It completed 90 years of its journey yesterday. The theme for our 90th year was ‘Stability, Trust and […]

    Finalising policy for launching ₹2,500 Mahila scheme: Delhi CM
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the poll promise of a ₹2,500 monthly financial dole for poor women in the national capital would be launched soon. She also mocked the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in […]

    ISRO’s Gaganyatri to carry out microgravity research experiments during upcoming Axiom-4 mission
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Gaganyatri will carry out a series of shortlisted microgravity research experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during the upcoming Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, according to an official statement from ISRO. The Axiom-4 mission, scheduled for launch on June 8, will be […]

    Trump administration orders enhanced vetting of all Harvard University-linked visa applicants
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The U.S. State Department ordered all its consular missions overseas to begin additional vetting of visa applicants looking to travel to Harvard University for any purpose, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Friday, in a move that significantly expands President Donald Trump’s crackdown against the academic institution. In a […]

    Delhi records wettest May; IMD issues ‘Orange Alert’ for May 31
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 34.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, marking one of the warmer days of the season. However, despite the high morning temperature, this May has been unusual in many ways, including below-normal daytime temperatures, unprecedented frequent rainfall, and the absence of […]

    Providing service to taxpayers is duty of tax officials: FM Sitharaman
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday emphasized that it is the duty of tax department officials to serve taxpayers, and that this responsibility must be carried out with “transparency and integrity.” “To provide service to the taxpayer is our duty. While serving taxpayers, transparency and […]

    PM Modi commemorates 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, launches key infrastructure projects in Madhya Pradesh
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commemorated the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar at the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal. Speaking on the occasion, the PM paid tribute to her enduring legacy in governance, social reform, and cultural preservation, while […]

    PM Modi unveils ₹300 coin honouring Ahilyabai Holkar
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a special ₹300 coin to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the revered 18th-century ruler of Malwa. The coin was released during the Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal. The commemorative coin, […]

    We don’t believe in dialogue with a gun pointed towards our forehead: Tharoor clarifies India’s stance against Pakistan
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to Colombia, stressed that there can be no dialogue with Pakistan until it takes concrete steps to dismantle terrorist networks operating from its territory. He emphasised that while India recognises the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue, such […]

    India’s active Covid cases rise to 2,710; seven deaths reported across states
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s active Covid-19 caseload has climbed to 2,710, with seven deaths reported across states in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. A total of 1,170 patients have been discharged during the same period. Most fatalities involved patients with multiple comorbidities. Delhi […]

    MIL-OSI Global: US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?
    Source: The Conversation – Indonesia – By Farhan Mutaqin, PhD Researcher, University of Edinburgh The United States has recently called out Indonesia’s national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for being unfair. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) assessed QRIS as a trade barrier in its the National Trade Estimate […]

    IPL 2025 Playoffs: Mumbai survive Sudharsan scare, enter Qualifier 2
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Powerhouse Mumbai Indians kept alive their hopes of reaching the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 20-run victory against Gujarat Titans in the eliminator of the 10-team league on Friday. Electing to bat, Mumbai racked up a commanding 228-5 after their frontline batters […]

    Colombia withdraws statement condoling terrorists killed in ‘Operation Sindoor’
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Colombia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, on Friday said that Bogota was withdrawing an earlier statement expressing condolences for those killed in Pakistan during India’s counter-terror operation, ‘Operation Sindoor’. The statement came after a meeting with an Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress […]

    India leads major presence at Sharjah’s premier jewellery exhibition
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The 55th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened in Sharjah, running through June 1, 2025, with India mounting a significant pavilion showcasing 11 companies as part of the region’s premier luxury accessories exhibition. Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of […]

    Mock drills Under ‘Operation Shield’ to be conducted today in States, UTs bordering Pakistan
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a significant move to enhance national security preparedness, civil defence mock drills will be conducted on Saturday under ‘Operation Shield’ across several states and Union Territories sharing borders with Pakistan. The exercises are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be held in Punjab, […]

    In a significant move to enhance national security preparedness, civil defence mock drills will be conducted on Saturday under ‘Operation Shield’ across several states and Union Territories sharing borders with Pakistan.
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The exercises are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be held in Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Chandigarh, focusing on regions closest to the border and most susceptible to cross-border threats. Initially planned for May 29, the drills were rescheduled due […]

    MIL-OSI USA: May 30th, 2025

    Heinrich Invites U.S. Forest Service Chief to Pecos Watershed
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter inviting U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to visit the Upper Pecos Watershed in Northern New Mexico and hear from local leaders, Tribes, […]

  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 1, 2025

    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 1, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Dragon Boat Festival celebrated across China
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Dragon Boat Festival celebrated across China Updated: June 1, 2025 07:54 Xinhua Children try their hands at making zongzi, a traditional Chinese food to mark the Dragon Boat Festival, at a nature education base in Xiaochang Township of Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province, on May […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China is very dissatisfied and strongly opposes the negative statements of the US Secretary of Defense towards China at the Shangri-La Dialogue – Chinese Foreign Ministry
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xinhua | 01. 06. 2025 Keywords: China Source: Xinhua China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes the US Defense Secretary’s negative statements toward China at the […]

    MIL-OSI China: Xi’s article on building China into leading country in education to be published

    2025-05-31 17:15:35

    An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday.
    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM meets Mauritanian counterpart on ties
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HONG KONG, May 30 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Friday night met with Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Mauritania’s minister of foreign affairs, who was attending the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). Wang, also […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China Railways to Carry 17.8 Million Passengers on First Day of Dragon Boat Festival Holiday
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — China’s railway passenger traffic is expected to reach 17.8 million on Saturday, the first day of the Duanwu or Dragon Boat Festival […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China Auto Association Warns of ‘Involutionary’ Competition in NEV Market
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAA) has launched an industry-wide initiative calling on automakers to avoid disorderly competition in the country’s […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: /Economic Review/ China’s manufacturing activity continues to improve as market expectations strengthen
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — Business activity in China’s manufacturing sector continued to show signs of improvement in May, amid faster production and stronger market expectations, official […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Five killed in blast at chemical plant in northern China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News SHIJIAZHUANG, May 31 (Xinhua) — Five people were killed and two were injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in Wuyi County, north China’s Hebei Province […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Man with mental disorder arrested for vandalizing terracotta warriors in China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News XI’AN, May 31 (Xinhua) — Police in Xi’an, capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, said Saturday that a man was detained for damaging two artifacts protected by […]

    MIL-OSI China: IOMed provides new choice for resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation: Wang Yi
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News IOMed provides new choice for resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation: Wang Yi HONG KONG, May 30 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday that the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) embodies the universal aspirations of developing countries, provides a new choice for resolving […]

    MIL-OSI China: Photo exhibit held in Manila to mark 50th anniversary of China-Philippines diplomatic ties
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Photo exhibit held in Manila to mark 50th anniversary of China-Philippines diplomatic ties MANILA, May 31 — A photo exhibition was held Friday at a museum here to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Philippines diplomatic relations. The event featured images and illustrations that […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM expects Nepal to join IOMed at early date
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HONG KONG, May 30 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met with Nepali Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba here, hoping Nepal to join the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) at an early date to jointly contribute to improving global governance. Wang, also a member […]

    MIL-OSI China: Ancient Silk Road hub inspires global dialogue
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News LANZHOU, May 31 — As dusk falls over the Gobi Desert, the golden hues of the Mogao Caves seem to whisper tales of a bygone era. Yet within these ancient grottoes lies something extraordinary: cutting-edge technology now breathes new life into millennia-old art. At the ongoing […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: How China Tours and Shopping in China Reflect the Dynamics of China’s Economy
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News With the growing convenience and appeal of “China tours,” more and more foreign tourists are choosing to travel and shop in China, which is becoming a global […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping’s article on China’s transformation into an education power will be published in Qiushi magazine
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on accelerating China’s development into a powerhouse […]

    MIL-OSI China: China appreciates Laos’ participation in establishing IOMed: Chinese FM
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HONG KONG, May 30 — Laos actively participates in the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), takes the lead in signing the convention and makes significant contributions, for which the Chinese side expresses appreciation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday. Wang, […]

    MIL-OSI China: Man jumping into Terracotta warriors pit under investigation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A man surnamed Sun who jumped into a Terracotta Warriors pit, causing damage to two armored warriors in Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi province, was investigated to suffer from a mental disorder, local police said. Sun, 30, has now been put under police control, said a statement […]

    MIL-OSI China: Xi’s article on building China into leading country in education to be published
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman […]

    MIL-OSI China: China Coast Guard patrols waters around Huangyan Dao

    2025-05-31 15:11:02

    The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China’s Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on Saturday.
    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China’s Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on Saturday. In a statement, the CCG said it has been continuously intensifying law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China’s SMEs Get More Credit Support in Q1
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — Technology-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in China received increased credit support in the first quarter of this year, data from the […]

  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 1, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 1, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: DAUPHIN COUNTY – Governor Shapiro, PennDOT Secretary to Highlight Importance of Investing in Mass Transit to Connect Communities, Power Pennsylvania’s Economy
    Source: US State of Pennsylvania June 02, 2025 – Harrisburg, PA ADVISORY – DAUPHIN COUNTY – Governor Shapiro, PennDOT Secretary to Highlight Importance of Investing in Mass Transit to Connect Communities, Power Pennsylvania’s Economy Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of PennDOT Mike Carroll will visit Capital Area Transit to highlight the importance of investing in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Benton
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Saline County to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 2-22. Beginning Monday, June 2, SBA customer service representatives will […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Kansas Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by May Storms
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Kansas small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the severe storm and tornado occurring May 18. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a request SBA […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell & Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Stop Bureaucratic Delays and Immediately Release Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Funding to States
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.31.25 Cantwell & Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Stop Bureaucratic Delays and Immediately Release Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Funding to States WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/PAKISTAN – “Justice, peace, truth: the Jubilee for Christians in Pakistan”
    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) – “We are living in critical times in Pakistan, where everything seems at risk. The economy is in a difficult situation, the cost of living has skyrocketed. At a social level, people are very worried: Christians are among the poorest segments of the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Safeguarding Long Island’s Public Hospital
    Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced four appointments to the newly restructured Board of Directors for the Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC), which oversees the Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC), Nassau County’s only public hospital. The appointments coincide with the implementation of a new state law, taking effect June 1, […]

    MIL-OSI: Trade 350 App: This Trade 350 App Sets New Standard in AI-Driven Trading with Unmatched Security and User Approval
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction In the crowded world of online trading platforms, separating legitimate services from elaborate scams can be a daunting task. Trade 350 App has emerged as one of the buzziest names in 2025, promising AI-driven trade signals, rapid withdrawals, and rock-solid security. […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: EU condemns US steel tariff hike, prepares retaliatory measures
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BRUSSELS, May 31 (Xinhua) — The European Commission (EC) on Saturday sharply criticized the United States’ decision to raise tariffs on steel imports from 25 percent to 50 percent, warning that the move could […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility – Strengthening NBFCs – Speech by Shri Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India – March 28, 2025 – at the Conference of Non-Banking Financial Companies held at Chennai
    Source: Reserve Bank of India CA Shri Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India; Chairpersons of the Audit Committee of the Boards, MDs & CEOs of NBFCs, and Statutory Auditors of NBFCs, Executive Directors from RBI and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank of India, Ladies and Gentlemen. A very good morning […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: RBI: Stability, Trust, Growth –
    Source: Reserve Bank of India A strong and resilient financial system is the bedrock on which the edifice of economic prosperity of a nation is built. Reserve Bank of India is the custodian of our financial system. It completed 90 years of its journey yesterday. The theme for our 90th year was ‘Stability, Trust and […]

    MIL-OSI: Crypto Bubbles Come and Go: How Bitcoin Solaris’s Technology Aims for Stable, Long-Term Appreciation
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Phase 5 of its limited presale nears completion, Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) is gaining momentum for all the right reasons. With its innovative Nova App poised for launch and over $1.2 million raised from 11,000+ participants, the project signals a shift away from short-term […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-EU Reset Deal Is a Sell-Out
    Source: Traditional Unionist Voice – Northern Ireland Statement by TUV North Down chairman Peter Wilson: “The announcement of the so-called UK-EU Reset Deal represents yet another disgraceful betrayal of the Union and a shameful continuation of the Irish Sea border, which separates Northern Ireland from the rest of our United Kingdom. Let there be no […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Investors are calling Trump a chicken – here’s why that matters
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Alex Dryden, PhD Student in Economics, Department of Economics, SOAS, University of London Calling someone “chicken” might sound like a playground insult, but it’s exactly the label some financial investors have begun attaching to US president Donald Trump. The “Taco” trade, short for “Trump Always Chickens Out”, has […]

    PM Modi commemorates 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, launches key infrastructure projects in Madhya Pradesh
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commemorated the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar at the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal. Speaking on the occasion, the PM paid tribute to her enduring legacy in governance, social reform, and cultural preservation, while […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Jana Merunková receives the CNB Governor’s Award
    Source: Czech National Bank Jana Merunková is the winner of the third round of the CNB Governor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Financial and Economic Literacy. The Governor of the Czech National Bank Aleš Michl presented the award to her on Saturday, 31 May, during a ceremony held at the CNB’s Visitor […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Treasury chief joins tech mega event
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui attended the Web Summit Vancouver yesterday in Vancouver, Canada, and appealed to technology investors and leaders to grasp the vast business opportunities in the vibrant fintech ecosystem in Hong Kong. The summit, a mega event for the tech sector, attracts over […]

    MIL-OSI Global: US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?
    Source: The Conversation – Indonesia – By Farhan Mutaqin, PhD Researcher, University of Edinburgh The United States has recently called out Indonesia’s national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for being unfair. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) assessed QRIS as a trade barrier in its the National Trade Estimate […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China, SCO countries expand cooperation in artificial intelligence
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, May 31 (Xinhua) — Ji Jiantao, a technician with Nongxin Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., trains local farmers on how to use autonomous driving systems for agricultural […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Call for reform of political-administrative interface 
    Source: South Africa News Agency Deputy President Paul Mashatile has recognised significant systemic weaknesses that undermine the effectiveness of the South African state, calling for the construction of a capable government and the reform of the political-administrative interface. The Deputy President cited the synthesis evaluation, conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), which reveals […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Minister announces preferred bidders under BESIPPPP Bid Window 3
    Source: South Africa News Agency In an ongoing effort to ensure energy security and reduce the cost of electricity, Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced the appointment of five preferred bidders under the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) Bid Window 3. These preferred bidders are expected to make […]

  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 1, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 1, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: Light Rail Stage 2A business support measures
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The ACT Government has announced a targeted business support package. In brief The ACT Government is providing support to help the businesses impacted by light rail construction work in and around London Circuit. Support is both practical and financial. The initiatives aim to ease cost pressures and encourage […]

    MIL-OSI USA: DAUPHIN COUNTY – Governor Shapiro, PennDOT Secretary to Highlight Importance of Investing in Mass Transit to Connect Communities, Power Pennsylvania’s Economy
    Source: US State of Pennsylvania June 02, 2025 – Harrisburg, PA ADVISORY – DAUPHIN COUNTY – Governor Shapiro, PennDOT Secretary to Highlight Importance of Investing in Mass Transit to Connect Communities, Power Pennsylvania’s Economy Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of PennDOT Mike Carroll will visit Capital Area Transit to highlight the importance of investing in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Benton
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Saline County to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 2-22. Beginning Monday, June 2, SBA customer service representatives will […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Kansas Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by May Storms
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Kansas small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the severe storm and tornado occurring May 18. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a request SBA […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell & Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Stop Bureaucratic Delays and Immediately Release Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Funding to States
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.31.25 Cantwell & Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Stop Bureaucratic Delays and Immediately Release Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Funding to States WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Additional Funding to Keep Communities Safe
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.31.25 Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Additional Funding to Keep Communities Safe WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined 29 Senate Democratic colleagues in urging […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Safeguarding Long Island’s Public Hospital
    Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced four appointments to the newly restructured Board of Directors for the Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC), which oversees the Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC), Nassau County’s only public hospital. The appointments coincide with the implementation of a new state law, taking effect June 1, […]

    MIL-OSI: GA (Int’l) Capital Management Announces Launch of Communication Hubs
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HONG KONG, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GA (Int’l) Capital Management, a leader in tailored wealth management and investment services for high-net-worth individuals, is proud to announce the opening of satellite communication hubs in Germany, Belgium, the UK, and the USA. These hubs are designed to enhance the ability of GA […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP News: XenDex Presale Ends In 12 Hours, Join Presale Before $XDX Exchange Listing
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SYDNEY, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With only 12 hours remaining, the clock is ticking for investors to secure $XDX tokens at presale pricing. Once this final presale window closes, $XDX is expected to list on top-tier exchanges, with discussions currently underway with platforms such as Binance, Gate.io, MEXC, BitMart, MagneticX, […]

    MIL-OSI: Trade 350 App: This Trade 350 App Sets New Standard in AI-Driven Trading with Unmatched Security and User Approval
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction In the crowded world of online trading platforms, separating legitimate services from elaborate scams can be a daunting task. Trade 350 App has emerged as one of the buzziest names in 2025, promising AI-driven trade signals, rapid withdrawals, and rock-solid security. […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP News: $XDX Token Developed on XRP Nears Presale End in Just 12 Hours as Analysts Predict Major Surge Upon Exchange Listing
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SYDNEY, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With only 12 hours remaining before the XenDex $XDX presale closes, potential investors have a final opportunity to secure tokens at presale pricing. Analysts are forecasting a significant price surge once $XDX lists on major exchanges. Miss this window, and you may be forced to […]

    MIL-OSI: Afognak Native Corporation Hires New CEO
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) KODIAK, Alaska, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Afognak Native Corporation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Daniel “Dan” M. Corbett as Chief Executive Officer, leading Afognak into its next phase of growth and business advancement. Corbett is a strategic and accomplished leader with a demonstrated track record […]

    MIL-OSI: Double Deposit Bonus, $50 Welcome Bonus & No-KYC 100x Leverage Trading Now Available on BexBack
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the price of Bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 mark and subsequently stabilized above $100,000, many analysts believe that it will enter a long-term high-volatility market. Holding spot positions may not continue to generate profits in the short term. BexBack Exchange is stepping up its efforts […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility – Strengthening NBFCs – Speech by Shri Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India – March 28, 2025 – at the Conference of Non-Banking Financial Companies held at Chennai
    Source: Reserve Bank of India CA Shri Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India; Chairpersons of the Audit Committee of the Boards, MDs & CEOs of NBFCs, and Statutory Auditors of NBFCs, Executive Directors from RBI and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank of India, Ladies and Gentlemen. A very good morning […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: RBI: Stability, Trust, Growth –
    Source: Reserve Bank of India A strong and resilient financial system is the bedrock on which the edifice of economic prosperity of a nation is built. Reserve Bank of India is the custodian of our financial system. It completed 90 years of its journey yesterday. The theme for our 90th year was ‘Stability, Trust and […]

    MIL-OSI: Crypto Bubbles Come and Go: How Bitcoin Solaris’s Technology Aims for Stable, Long-Term Appreciation
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Phase 5 of its limited presale nears completion, Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) is gaining momentum for all the right reasons. With its innovative Nova App poised for launch and over $1.2 million raised from 11,000+ participants, the project signals a shift away from short-term […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Southfield Doctor Convicted of Fraudulently Obtaining $1.7M PPP Loan
    Source: Office of United States Attorneys DETROIT – On May 29, 2025, a federal jury convicted Dr. Reginald Eburuche of Southfield of bank fraud, United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. announced. Gorgon was joined in the announcement by Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Detroit Division. Dr. Eburuche was found guilty of […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Investors are calling Trump a chicken – here’s why that matters
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Alex Dryden, PhD Student in Economics, Department of Economics, SOAS, University of London Calling someone “chicken” might sound like a playground insult, but it’s exactly the label some financial investors have begun attaching to US president Donald Trump. The “Taco” trade, short for “Trump Always Chickens Out”, has […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: /Economic Review/ China’s manufacturing activity continues to improve as market expectations strengthen
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — Business activity in China’s manufacturing sector continued to show signs of improvement in May, amid faster production and stronger market expectations, official […]

    MIL-OSI: Investors Mobilize to ‘Free Linqto’ Amid Concerns of Mismanagement
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LAS VEGAS, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Concerned customers of the investment platform Linqto have joined together to demand answers from the tech company’s new management, which has suspended operations and frozen users’ accounts since February of this year. “The recent actions taken by Linqto’s new management raise serious questions,” said […]

  • Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 1, 2025

    Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 1, 2025.

    Indian Army tests next-gen indigenous defence technologies under simulated combat conditions
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Army is currently conducting large-scale trials of next-generation defence technologies under simulated combat conditions across various strategic locations in the country. These Capacity Development Demonstrations are taking place at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Babina Field Firing Ranges, and Joshimath, with additional air defence […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China is very dissatisfied and strongly opposes the negative statements of the US Secretary of Defense towards China at the Shangri-La Dialogue – Chinese Foreign Ministry
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xinhua | 01. 06. 2025 Keywords: China Source: Xinhua China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes the US Defense Secretary’s negative statements toward China at the […]

    MIL-OSI China: Xi’s article on building China into leading country in education to be published

    2025-05-31 17:15:35

    An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday.
    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Meeting With Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang
    Source: United States Department of Defense Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang to discuss opportunities to deepen defense cooperation, including on defense trade and information sharing, and reaffirm that war legacy issues are a top priority. MIL OSI USA News –

    MIL-OSI Global: Kyiv’s allies have lifted restrictions on Ukraine attacking targets inside Russia – here’s what that means for the war
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Matthew Powell, Teaching Fellow in Strategic and Air Power Studies, University of Portsmouth The frontlines in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict have largely been bogged down, with little significant movement on either side. It was reported recently that Russian troops had only advanced about 25 miles in the eastern sector […]

    PM Modi commemorates 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, launches key infrastructure projects in Madhya Pradesh
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commemorated the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar at the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal. Speaking on the occasion, the PM paid tribute to her enduring legacy in governance, social reform, and cultural preservation, while […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness (Accessions, Retention and Voluntary Separation, Identification)
    Source: United States Air Force Headline: Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness (Accessions, Retention and Voluntary Separation, Identification) On May 23, the Department of the Air Forcereleased updated guidance for implementation of Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness, aligning with updated Department of […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese military conducts combat patrol near Huangyan Island
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The Chinese military on Saturday conducted combat-ready patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China’s Huangyan Island and surrounding areas, an […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping’s article on China’s transformation into an education power will be published in Qiushi magazine
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on accelerating China’s development into a powerhouse […]

    MIL-OSI China: Xi’s article on building China into leading country in education to be published
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 31 — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman […]

    MIL-OSI China: China Coast Guard patrols waters around Huangyan Dao

    2025-05-31 15:11:02

    The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China’s Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on Saturday.
    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China’s Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on Saturday. In a statement, the CCG said it has been continuously intensifying law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao

    2025-05-31 14:45:49

    The Chinese military on Saturday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China’s Huangyan Dao and its adjacent areas, according to an official statement.
    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The Chinese military on Saturday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China’s Huangyan Dao and its adjacent areas, according to an official statement. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said that beginning in […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Secretary of Defense Visits Sembawang Naval Installation, May 30, 2025 [Image 1 of 3]
    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) Issued by: on SINGAPORE (May 30, 2025) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, center, participates in physical fitness training with service members aboard the foc’sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a scheduled visit to Sembawang Naval Installation, May 30, 2025. Commander, […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Israel Calls on Hamas to Accept US Envoy’s Gaza Ceasefire Offer
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, May 31 (Xinhua) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Friday called on Hamas to accept the ceasefire offer in Gaza made by U.S. Special Envoy […]

    MIL-OSI Video: Top 2 Traits Every Air Defense Warrant Officer Needs
    Source: US Army (video statements) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZvov_MRi84 MIL OSI Video –

    MIL-OSI China: Russia, Ukraine expected to discuss peace memorandums in Istanbul: Kremlin
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A file photo taken on April 21, 2025 shows a view of the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. [Photo/Xinhua] The Kremlin announced Friday that it expects both Russian and Ukrainian draft peace memorandums to be reviewed during upcoming negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov […]

    MIL-OSI China: Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 kicks off in Singapore amid geopolitical tensions
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News People in uniforms perform security duties outside the Shangri-La Hotel, the venue for the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, May 30, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defense and security summit, opened in Singapore on Friday amid geopolitical tensions. This year’s […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Murphy Opposes DHS Plan to Reprogram Border and Cybersecurity Funding to Ice, Highlighting National Security Implications of Their Reckless Spending
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy May 30, 2025 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Friday objected to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) transfer notification that would move $312.5 million from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Wicker Stresses Peace Through Strength to AF Association, Updates on One Big Beautiful Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke at the Air Force Association Chapter Meeting in Meridian, Mississippi. He highlighted the history of refueling airplanes in Meridian, a particularly relevant topic amid the U.S. Air Force’s ongoing […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 31, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 31, 2025. Detroit’s population grew in 2023, 2024 − a strategy to welcome immigrants helps explain the turnaround from decades of population declineSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul N. McDaniel, Associate Professor of Geography, Kennesaw State University The […]

  • Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 1, 2025

    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 1, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Department of Energy Issues 202(c) Emergency Order to Safeguard Electric Grid Reliability in PJM Interconnection
    Source: US Department of Energy WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued an emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act. The order directs PJM Interconnection (PJM) to operate specified generation units at the Eddystone, Pennsylvania Generation Station past their planned retirement. This order follows recent statements from PJM warning that […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Forecasters expect a busy 2025 hurricane season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Colin Zarzycki, Associate Professor of Meteorology and Climate Dynamics, Penn State U.S. forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are expecting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms, and 6 to 10 of those becoming hurricanes. But, how do they know what’s […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says ‘some progress’ in indirect talks with US
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TEHRAN, May 31 (Xinhua) — Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) chief Mohammad Eslami said on Saturday that there has been “some progress” in the proxy talks […]

    MIL-OSI: Starscope: Does Starscope Monocular Really Work for Stargazing & Hiking? Read Full Starscope Monocular Telescope Consumer Report!
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Diego, CA, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction: Why the Starscope Monocular Is Gaining Popularity in 2025 Whether you’re a nature lover, hiker, hunter, or stargazer, having the right optical gear can make or break your outdoor experience. In 2025, one compact device has been making waves among adventurers and […]

    MIL-OSI: Free Psychic Medium Readings | Chat with Real Mediums Online – Special 2025 Announcement
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Francisco, CA, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — – In today’s digital age, connecting with a psychic medium is easier and more accessible than ever. Whether you’re seeking comfort after a loss, clarity on life’s deeper questions, or simply curious about the spiritual world, psychic medium readings offer profound insight. Through […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Minister announces preferred bidders under BESIPPPP Bid Window 3
    Source: South Africa News Agency In an ongoing effort to ensure energy security and reduce the cost of electricity, Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced the appointment of five preferred bidders under the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) Bid Window 3. These preferred bidders are expected to make […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Eskom, KEPCO KPS partner on Research and Business Improvement
    Source: South Africa News Agency Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd. (KEPCO KPS) to establish a strategic partnership focused on non-commercial research, technical consulting and innovation.  In a statement on Thursday, the power utility said this agreement sets out a framework for collaboration aimed at […]

    MIL-OSI: Trans Mountain Corporation Releases First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trans Mountain Corporation (“TMC” or “the Company”) has released its financial statements and associated management report for the three months ending March 31, 2025. The Company’s financial results are also included in Canada Development Investment Corporation’s (“CDEV”) consolidated quarterly financial statements. Adjusted earnings before […]

    MIL-OSI USA: May 30th, 2025

    Heinrich Invites U.S. Forest Service Chief to Pecos Watershed
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter inviting U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to visit the Upper Pecos Watershed in Northern New Mexico and hear from local leaders, Tribes, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: May 30th, 2025

    Heinrich Leads Letter to the Department of the Interior Inspector General Urging Evaluation of Threats Posed by Workforce Reductions at the Bureau of Reclamation
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Heinrich and Senators to the DOI Acting Inspector General: “We are concerned that the Administration’s actions to gut the agency of qualified public servants could leave critical water infrastructure and communities vulnerable to operational disruptions” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking […]

    MIL-OSI USA: May 29th, 2025

    Heinrich Presses Trump Administration on Plans to Transfer Public Lands
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum demanding answers on the Department’s plans to transfer National Park System units out of […]