Category: CTF

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

    Security Intelligence: 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 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 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 Security: Lansdowne Station — Ground search continues in Pictou County in support of ongoing missing persons investigation
    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ground search efforts were underway today and are planned for tomorrow (June 1) in the area of Gairloch Rd., Lansdowne Station, as the missing persons investigation into the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan continues. More than 75 trained searchers from ground search and rescue organizations, including, Colchester County, Pictou County, East Hants, […]

    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 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 Australia: Funding boost to save Grassland Earless Dragon
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Found only in the Canberra region, the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is one of the Territory’s most critically endangered species. In brief: The Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is facing extinction. A significant ACT Government investment will help conserve the local species. This article looks at ways the funds […]

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

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    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: 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 Security: Murder investigation underway in South London
    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a woman in Croydon. Police were called to Frith Road at 09:07hrs on Saturday, 31 May following reports of a stabbing. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, who treated two injured people at […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Strengthening cultural inclusion in early childhood
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website. You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time. MIL […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CE meets new Liaison Office Director
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services Chief Executive John Lee met new Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (LOCPG) and National Security Adviser to the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Zhou Ji at Government House today. They exchanged […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Antigonish — Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit arrests man for drug trafficking
    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police The Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit has arrested a man for drug trafficking as part of an ongoing investigation. On May 29, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU), assisted by the Pictou County Integrated SCEU and Antigonish County District RCMP members, located a man outside a restaurant on […]

    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 […]

    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: 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

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

    Politics News: 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: 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 Russia: Russian government updates rules for migrant exams
    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 Moscow, May 31 /Xinhua/ — The Russian government has approved amendments to the regulations on conducting an exam in Russian as a foreign language, Russian history and […]

    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 Europe: AFRICA/SUDAN – Humanitarian situation worsens as conflict intensifies
    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) – The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is worsening as the war intensifies. According to the UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric de la Rivière, the situation remains particularly dire in the town of El Fasher and the Abu Shouk refugee camp. Both locations are besieged by the […]

    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 Australia: Funding boost to save Grassland Earless Dragon
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Found only in the Canberra region, the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is one of the Territory’s most critically endangered species. In brief: The Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is facing extinction. A significant ACT Government investment will help conserve the local species. This article looks at ways the funds […]

    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 Asia-Pac: CE meets new Liaison Office Director
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services Chief Executive John Lee met new Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (LOCPG) and National Security Adviser to the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Zhou Ji at Government House today. They exchanged […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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: 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 […]

    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 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: D. Trump thanks I. Musk, who is leaving the government, for “colossal changes”
    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 WASHINGTON, May 31 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday after the billionaire announced his decision to […]

    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 […]

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

    Law News: 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 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 Security: Lansdowne Station — Ground search continues in Pictou County in support of ongoing missing persons investigation
    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ground search efforts were underway today and are planned for tomorrow (June 1) in the area of Gairloch Rd., Lansdowne Station, as the missing persons investigation into the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan continues. More than 75 trained searchers from ground search and rescue organizations, including, Colchester County, Pictou County, East Hants, […]

    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 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 Australia: Funding boost to save Grassland Earless Dragon
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Found only in the Canberra region, the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is one of the Territory’s most critically endangered species. In brief: The Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is facing extinction. A significant ACT Government investment will help conserve the local species. This article looks at ways the funds […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Murder investigation underway in South London
    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a woman in Croydon. Police were called to Frith Road at 09:07hrs on Saturday, 31 May following reports of a stabbing. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, who treated two injured people at […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Strengthening cultural inclusion in early childhood
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website. You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time. MIL […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CE meets new Liaison Office Director
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services Chief Executive John Lee met new Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (LOCPG) and National Security Adviser to the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Zhou Ji at Government House today. They exchanged […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Antigonish — Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit arrests man for drug trafficking
    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police The Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit has arrested a man for drug trafficking as part of an ongoing investigation. On May 29, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU), assisted by the Pictou County Integrated SCEU and Antigonish County District RCMP members, located a man outside a restaurant on […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CE meets new Liaison Office Director (with photo)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region ​The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met the new Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (LOCPG) and National Security Adviser to the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr Zhou […]

    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 Asia-Pac: Hong Kong ICH Month 2025 kicks off with a Carnival of exciting performances and interactive experiential booths (with photos)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Hong Kong ICH Month 2025 kicks off with a Carnival of exciting performances and interactive experiential booths       Addressing the opening ceremony, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, said that starting this year, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will designate June as Hong […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Death – Johnston
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services A 22-year-old female has died in hospital following an alleged domestic violence incident in Johnston on 21 May. Since the incident, the alleged offender, a 22-year-old male, was charged with Aggravated assault and appeared in Darwin Local Court on 26 May. The cause of death remains unknown and the Major […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CE welcomes new liaison chief
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services Chief Executive John Lee today welcomed Zhou Ji assuming his new posts as Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (LOCPG) and National Security Adviser to the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. In […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: High range speeding on Bass Highway
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice High range speeding on Bass Highway Saturday, 31 May 2025 – 4:29 pm. An 18-year-old P1 driver from Lutana has had their vehicle clamped and will face a fine and disqualification after they were detected driving at high-speed this morning and tested positive to a roadside drug test.Just […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Beware of scammers posing as SAPS
    Source: South Africa News Agency Friday, May 30, 2025 The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned members of the public about a scam that continues to circulate in various provinces involving fraudulent letters and phone calls that falsely appear to originate from the SAPS. “These fake letters, often distributed via WhatsApp, bear the SAPS […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Suspect in Mongale case dies in fire exchange with police 
    Source: South Africa News Agency Friday, May 30, 2025 The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale has been shot and killed by police in KwaZulu-Natal. Philangenkosi Makhanya was found by the police in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban and when approached, he shot at the police who then returned fire killing him. At the […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Search and Rescue Operation – Darwin Harbour
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The NT Police Force have recovered a body following an extensive search and rescue operation in the Darwin Harbour. The search and rescue operation commenced last night and continued until early hours of this morning; however, the NT Police Search and Rescue Section, a Careflight helicopter and the […]

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

    Australia News: 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 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: 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 Australia: Funding boost to save Grassland Earless Dragon
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Found only in the Canberra region, the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is one of the Territory’s most critically endangered species. In brief: The Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is facing extinction. A significant ACT Government investment will help conserve the local species. This article looks at ways the funds […]

    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 Australia: Strengthening cultural inclusion in early childhood
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website. You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time. MIL […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Death – Johnston
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services A 22-year-old female has died in hospital following an alleged domestic violence incident in Johnston on 21 May. Since the incident, the alleged offender, a 22-year-old male, was charged with Aggravated assault and appeared in Darwin Local Court on 26 May. The cause of death remains unknown and the Major […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: High range speeding on Bass Highway
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice High range speeding on Bass Highway Saturday, 31 May 2025 – 4:29 pm. An 18-year-old P1 driver from Lutana has had their vehicle clamped and will face a fine and disqualification after they were detected driving at high-speed this morning and tested positive to a roadside drug test.Just […]

    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 Australia: UPDATE: Search and Rescue Operation – Darwin Harbour
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The NT Police Force have recovered a body following an extensive search and rescue operation in the Darwin Harbour. The search and rescue operation commenced last night and continued until early hours of this morning; however, the NT Police Search and Rescue Section, a Careflight helicopter and the […]

    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 […]

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

    New Zealand News: 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
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    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man arrested in relation to indecent assault
    Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie: A 19-year-old man has been charged after allegedly indecently exposing himself to a woman on Stottholm Road near Green Bay High School on the afternoon of 27 May. The man was arrested today, following the execution of a search warrant. He will […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man arrested
    Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie: A 19-year-old man has been charged after allegedly indecently exposing himself to a woman on Stottholm Road near Green Bay High School on the afternoon of 27 May. The man was arrested today, following the execution of a search warrant. He will […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash: Karamu, Waipa
    Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after a vehicle he was in left the road and rolled into a paddock at Karamu, Waipa. Emergency services were called at around 7:40am to the single vehicle crash on Waikoha Road. The Serious Crash Unit attended, and the circumstances are being investigated. ENDS Issued by the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash: Northland
    Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Northland this morning. At around midnight emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Waiomio, south of Kawakawa. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Our thoughts are with their family at this difficult time. The Serious […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Increasing the number of weapons on the battlefield will only prolong the Russian-Ukrainian conflict – Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the UN
    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 UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (Xinhua) — China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang warned on Friday that increasing the number of weapons on the […]

    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: Zelensky, Erdogan discuss Ukraine-Russia meetings in Türkiye
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he discussed the meetings of Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Türkiye in a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The prisoners-of-war exchange was “an important but unfortunately, the only one” achievement of the first meeting in Istanbul, […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: V. Zelensky and R. T. Erdogan discussed meetings of Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Turkey
    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 KYIV, May 31 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he discussed in a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the meetings […]

    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 […]

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    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: Hamas sends response to US ceasefire proposal
    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 GAZA, May 31 (Xinhua) — Palestinian Hamas movement on Saturday said it has conveyed to mediators its response to the recent ceasefire proposal in the Gaza Strip […]

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    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 Russia: Israel to Block Arab Foreign Ministers’ Visit to West Bank — Media
    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) — Israel has decided to block the visit of foreign ministers from several Arab countries to the West Bank on Sunday to meet […]

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    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 31, 2025.

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    Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 1, 2025
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    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 Russia: Hamas sends response to US ceasefire proposal
    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 GAZA, May 31 (Xinhua) — Palestinian Hamas movement on Saturday said it has conveyed to mediators its response to the recent ceasefire proposal in the Gaza Strip […]

    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 Russia: Israel to Block Arab Foreign Ministers’ Visit to West Bank — Media
    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) — Israel has decided to block the visit of foreign ministers from several Arab countries to the West Bank on Sunday to meet […]

    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 […]

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

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Smart devices slash water waste
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services With the launch of the Water Smart Taskforce Programme, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) is on track this year to save a large amount of precious water with the use of smart meter readers and data analytics. The department knows that water is an integral part of our daily lives […]

    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 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: 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 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 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: GUU student wins 1 million rubles in music show
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State – A student of the State University of Management, Aidar Minaev, together with his team, won 1 million rubles in the show “Catch Me If You Can” on the Russia 1 channel. The teams “Stars” and “Participants” faced off in […]

    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 […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Bishkek hosts event to mark Duanwu Festival
    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 BISHKEK, May 31 (Xinhua) — A themed event to mark the Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival) was held at Bishkek State University (BSU) in Kyrgyzstan on Friday. The […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese proficiency competition held in South Africa
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A contestant performs a talent show during the South Africa finals of the 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 30, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The South Africa finals of the 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: In Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province: Russian students learned about the folk customs of the Duanwu Festival by cooking zongzi and making fragrant bags
    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 On May 26, Aihui Street Committee of Hailan District, Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province held a themed event called “Joint Making of Zongzi for the Duanwu Festival”. International […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Ahead of Duanwu Festival, International Students Discover New Cultural Experience Through Traditional Chinese Medicine
    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 On May 27, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Changsha organized a cultural and practical event called “Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine on the Eve of […]

    MIL-OSI China: US begins additional vetting for anyone seeking visa to travel to Harvard
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News This photo taken on May 24, 2025 shows a view of the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United States. [Photo/Xinhua] The U.S. Department of State on Friday ordered all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to “immediately begin additional vetting” for anyone seeking a visa […]

    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-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 […]

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    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 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 […]

    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 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-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 […]

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    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Smart devices slash water waste
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services With the launch of the Water Smart Taskforce Programme, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) is on track this year to save a large amount of precious water with the use of smart meter readers and data analytics. The department knows that water is an integral part of our daily lives […]

    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 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 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: 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 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: 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 […]

    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: Online Crypto Casinos: All iGaming Reveals the Top Sites for Crypto Gamblers in 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Jersey City, NJ, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  – These days, the internet is flooded with crypto casinos all claiming to offer the best games, biggest bonuses, and fastest payouts. But finding a truly reputable crypto casino isn’t about luck- it’s about knowing where to look. All iGaming, a respected name […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: The Chinese Embassy in Russia hosted the ceremony of presenting the PRC Ambassador’s Award
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, May 31 /Xinhua/ — China celebrated the 9th National Day of Scientists and Technologists on May 30. On this occasion, a gala reception and the 6th ceremony of presenting the Chinese Ambassador’s Award […]

    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 […]

    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: 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 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 Russia: China’s AI industry core market size approaches 600 billion yuan
    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) — China has established a relatively comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) industrial system by April 2025, with the market size in the basic sector […]

    MIL-OSI China: When AI out-writes writers, can human creativity survive?
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News At the 2025 Lijiang River Literary Award ceremony in south China’s Guilin City, Liu Chuxin, a research assistant at the Hubei Academy of Social Sciences, stood on stage, clutching the trophy for his novel “Ni Tan,” or literally “Mud Pit.” His voice cracked with emotion. Han […]

    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: Tuberville Announces 21 Alabamians Appointed to U.S. Service Academies for Class of 2029
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced 21 Alabamians have accepted their appointment to a U.S. service academy. Senator Tuberville nominated these students to represent Alabama in the class of 2029 at one of the four service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy. This is Senator Tuberville’s […]

  • 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 its system faces a “growing resource adequacy concern” due to load growth, the retirement of dispatchable resources, and other factors.

    “Maintaining access to affordable, reliable, and secure power is always our top priority, particularly during the summer months when electricity demand reaches its peak,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. “Americans should never be left wondering whether they will be able to turn on their lights or air conditioning. This emergency order helps keep money in consumers’ pockets while keeping their homes and businesses fully powered. Energy shortfalls or unnecessary price increases are not options in this Administration.”

    DOE’s order states that PJM shall, in coordination with Constellation Energy, run specified units at the Eddystone Generating Station, when PJM deems necessary, past their planned retirement date of May 31, 2025. DOE issued the order due to resource adequacy concerns given the timing of the retirement of the generation units coinciding with sustained increased energy demand.

    Background:

    PJM has recently stated its system faces “growing resource adequacy concern” due to load growth, the retirement of dispatchable resources, and other factors. Upcoming retirements, including the planned retirement of Unit 3 and Unit 4 of the Eddystone Generating Station in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, will exacerbate these resource adequacy issues.

    In its February 2023 assessment, PJM also highlighted the increasing resource adequacy concerns and reliability risks in the coming years due to the potential timing mismatch between resource retirements, load growth and the pace of new generation entry.

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  • 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 equipment demonstrations scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur. Designed to simulate near-operational environments, the trials incorporate electronic warfare simulations to rigorously assess the performance and reliability of cutting-edge systems.

    On May 27, 2025, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, visited the Babina Field Firing Ranges to review the ongoing evaluations and interact with stakeholders from the defence sector. These demonstrations are a significant step in the Indian Army’s roadmap for a “Decade of Transformation” and align with the broader Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which promotes self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

    A wide array of advanced technologies is being tested, including unmanned aerial systems, UAV-launched precision guided munitions, runway-independent remotely piloted aerial systems, counter-drone solutions, loitering munitions, specialized vertical launch drones, multi-munition delivery systems, integrated drone detection and interdiction systems, lightweight radar systems, next-generation very short-range air defence infrared systems, and electronic warfare platforms.

    The trials aim to accelerate the integration of emerging technologies into India’s military operations and to enhance overall combat readiness. A large number of domestic defence industry partners are participating, reflecting the growing synergy between the Indian Army and indigenous manufacturers. Through these evaluations, the Indian Army is reaffirming its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and self-reliance in the defence sector.

     

  • 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, 2025Harrisburg, 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 mass transit to create jobs, connect communities, and grow Pennsylvania’s economy. The Governor’s 2025-26 Budget Proposal calls for significant investments in mass transit and road and bridge infrastructure all across the Commonwealth to ensure Pennsylvanians can get where they need to go.

    WHO:
    Governor Josh Shapiro
    Secretary Mike Carroll, PennDOT
    Senator Patty Kim
    Richard Farr, Executive Director of the Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority

    WHERE:
    Capital Area Transit
    901 N. Cameron Street,
    Harrisburg, PA 17101

    WHEN:
    Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM
    LIVE STREAM:
    pacast.com/live/gov
    governor.pa.gov/live/

    RSVP:
    Press who are interested in attending must RSVP with the names and phone numbers for each member of their team to ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov.

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  • 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 visitation to the area.

    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, with a focus on easing cost pressures and encouraging visitation to the area.

    The package was informed by the impacted businesses and designed to help during the disruption.

    Light Rail Stage 2A business support measures

    • Free parking Wednesday to Sunday evenings from 5:30pm (effective immediately) at nearby public car parks including:
      • Theatre Lane Car Park (opposite Sydney Building)
      • City Hill Car Park (Section 116)
      • Canberra Olympic Pool Car Park (City southeast)
      • Note: The existing parking hours at Hobart Place are already aligned with these times.
    • Outdoor dining permit fee waivers from 1 July 2025 for businesses directly impacted by construction activities
    • New CCTV cameras to be installed and upgraded around London Circuit to support safety during night-time trading
    • A campaign launching mid-year to promote that London Circuit is open for business, spotlighting local venues and retailers
    • Place making improvements including additional lighting delivered by the City Renewal Authority
    • Business Capability Building Program offering free tailored advice

    Expanded liquor licence fee reductions

    This targeted package will be supported from 1 July by expanded liquor licence fee reductions available to all eligible ACT hospitality businesses up to a 350-person capacity, building on significant reductions introduced in 2024.

    An automatic 50% liquor fee reduction will be expanded to cafes, restaurants and general licences up to 150-person capacity.

    Previously the 50% discount was only applicable to cafes and restaurants up to 80-person capacity.

    A 50% liquor fee reduction will be expanded to venues showcasing artists between 151 to 350-person capacity, available upon application, in addition to the existing fee reduction of 80% for venues up to 150-person capacity.

    Support local

    Light Rail is transforming the city into a vibrant and well-connected place to do business.

    However, with construction there is an impact on nearby business.

    Canberrans are encouraged to show their support by visiting their favourite businesses in the city.

    More information

    Business owners in the London Circuit area will be contacted directly with further information on how to access support. The ACT Government will continue engaging with stakeholders as the project progresses.

    Click here for more information.


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  • 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 30, 2025. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday to commemorate ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.). Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the festival falls on May 31 this year. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on May 31, 2025 shows a scene at a seafood communal feast during a celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival at Chengshantou scenic area in Rongcheng City, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on May 31, 2025 shows dragon boats rallied by the banks of Jialing River in Langzhong City, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on May 31, 2025 shows teams compete in a dragon boat race on the Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    Villagers stage a traditional folk performance for tourists during a celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival in Tonglu County of Hangzhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on May 31, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A dragon dance team performs for tourists during a celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China’s Gansu Province, on May 31, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • 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 and seriously injured respectively, and another by helicopter who was critically injured.

    The critically injured female died in hospital yesterday [Saturday].

    The Serious Crash Unit attended, and the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.

    ENDS

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  • 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 to stay living in a Kāinga Ora home no matter how abusive or disruptive their behaviour.

    “Living in a taxpayer-funded social house is a privilege. The vast majority of social housing tenants are respectful of their home and courteous to their neighbours, but unfortunately they are let down by a small minority who threaten and abuse their neighbours or wilfully damage their home. Our Government campaigned on focussing in on these unruly tenants, and new data shows our approach is leading to improved behaviour,” Mr Potaka says.

    “Over the past 10 months, 63 tenancies have been terminated for abusive, threatening, or persistent disruptive behaviour. This compares to 11 tenancies being ended for disruptive behaviour in the previous financial year, and only two in the financial year before that under the previous Government.

    “Formal warnings for tenants whose behaviour is putting their tenancy at risk have increased by more than 600 per cent compared to the previous financial year, with 1,463 being issued in 2024/25 so far. 

    “Around 80 per cent of warnings – known as section 55a notices – have been first notices and 18 per cent were second notices. Third notices, which can trigger the end of a tenancy, made up just two per cent of warnings.

    “I’m also pleased to see that the time taken to address complaints to Kāinga Ora about tenant behaviour has reduced significantly. In January 2024 it took an average of 60 days to take action in response to a complaint. In April 2025 it had reduced to less than 12 days.

    “This data shows that the vast majority of disruptive tenants are taking the notices seriously and changing their behaviour to prevent receiving a second or third notice. And where they don’t change their behaviour, we’re no longer putting up with it.

    “There are whānau who have been living in angst from their neighbours abusing the privilege of a taxpayer funded home, so we’ve taken swift action to get on top of it.

    “The Government is taking an approach that ultimately benefits everyone involved, by reducing negative behaviour through formal warnings and following through with real consequences in the rare circumstances that behaviour doesn’t improve.

    “I thank Kāinga Ora staff for their work to improve tenant behaviour, particularly noting that in doing so they have to navigate some very challenging situations. We look forward to further improvements in this space.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Smart devices slash water waste

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    With the launch of the Water Smart Taskforce Programme, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) is on track this year to save a large amount of precious water with the use of smart meter readers and data analytics.

    The department knows that water is an integral part of our daily lives given that each Hong Kong resident currently consumes an average of about 130 litres of water per day.

    Detecting waste

    In order to strengthen the promotion of water conservation, the WSD has commissioned the Centre for Water Technology & Policy at the University of Hong Kong to carry out the programme, from February this year until early next year.

    The department is inviting about 1,000 domestic and non-domestic customers of high water consumption in phases to join the programme that enables a taskforce to conduct detailed “water-usage check-ups” for such customers, helping them to understand their water consumption habits.

    According to department’s big data analytics, about 1% of domestic customers account for over 15% of the city’s total domestic water consumption.

    WSD Senior Engineer (Water Conservation) Peter Fung explained how the programme detects such water wastage.  

    “To analyse the causes for high consumption, the taskforce uses a smart water meter reader with high precision and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technologies to analyse customers’ water usage data. For example, the taskforce can identify whether domestic water usage is mainly for cooking, laundry or showering, and compare these findings with the averages of other households.”

    He highlighted that the programme will help customers understand their water usage habits or even identify potential leaks, enabling them to take early and appropriate actions to reduce their water bills. The programme aims to reduce water usage by 500,000 cubic metres this year, which is equivalent to 200 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

    Precision diagnostics

    Customers participating in the programme will engage in an eight-week water conservation campaign. The taskforce will install smart water meter readers on the existing meters, without requiring any pipe modifications or affecting the water supply. The data will then be transmitted to the University of Hong Kong (HKU) for AI-driven analysis, detecting abnormalities and potential leaks.

    HKU’s Centre for Water Technology & Policy Executive Director Fredrick Lee shared more information on how the programme works.

    “In the third week of the water conservation campaign, we will make use of AI technologies to analyse the water usage data that we have collected by the smart water meter readers, and should we determine any abnormalities in the water usage pattern, we will make use of an algorithm developed in-house to look into the root causes and problems. We will give midterm reports with personalised water-saving advice to the programme participants and they can then change their water usage behaviour accordingly.”

    By the end of the eight-week programme, final reports will be provided to the participants, from that they can understand clearly how their water conservation efforts are taking effect.

    Mr Lee emphasised that among the first batch of the programme participants in the domestic sector, more than 80% of them were able to reduce their water consumption.

    Corporate participation

    A company with three hotels, which consistently experiences high water consumption, has been invited to participate in the programme. The head of the company’s sustainability department believes the programme can help them to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their hotels’ water consumption patterns and distribution.

    Property & Hotel Group Sustainability Department General Manager Amie Lai described their experience as a win-win once they put the programme to the test.

    “The smart water meter readers continuously monitor the water consumption in the hotels, providing granular data for analysis and visualisation on the cloud platform. The system facilitates improvements and allows our colleagues to implement specific and effective actions promptly.”

    She added that the programme empowers their hotels to uncover water-saving opportunities, slash utility costs and enhance sustainable water management, thereby advancing their sustainability goals.

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  • 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

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Lansdowne Station — Ground search continues in Pictou County in support of ongoing missing persons investigation

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Ground search efforts were underway today and are planned for tomorrow (June 1) in the area of Gairloch Rd., Lansdowne Station, as the missing persons investigation into the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan continues.

    More than 75 trained searchers from ground search and rescue organizations, including, Colchester County, Pictou County, East Hants, Halifax, Strait Area, Springhill and Pugwash were engaged today in an effort to advance the ongoing investigation and locate Lilly and Jack.

    Searchers focused on specific areas around Gairloch Rd. and the nearby pipeline, where a boot print was previously located.

    We continue to ask that the public avoid the search area to allow trained searchers to do their work.

    Any future searches will be determined based on the course of the investigation.

    File #: 2025-583775

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mike Levin Honors Rohen Vargo as May 2025 Constituent of the Month

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)

    May 31, 2025

    San Clemente, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Rohen Vargo as his May 2025 Constituent of the Month for launching “Health in Your Hands,” a public health initiative that provides free blood pressure clinics in low-income neighborhoods in South Orange County.

    Rohen Vargo

    See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Rohen Vargo in the Congressional Record:

    “M. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Rohen Vargo as my May 2025 Constituent of the Month.

    “As Rohen grew up, he often took the blood pressure of his grandfather, who has Parkinson’s Disease. After learning about healthcare disparities in Orange County, Rohen felt called to action and launched ‘Health in Your Hands,’ a student-run blood pressure screening clinic that operates in low-income neighborhoods in South Orange County.

    “Health in Your Hands screens for hypertension and distributes free blood pressure cuffs and educational pamphlets. To date, they have screened over 90 adults and distributed over 400 free blood pressure cuffs.

    “Rohen’s dedication to helping others has made the community a healthier place, and I am proud to honor him as my Constituent of the Month.”

    ABOUT THE CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM:

    Rep. Levin’s Constituent of the Month program recognizes outstanding North County San Diego and South Orange County residents who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and represent the best of our country. Rep Levin’s April 2025 Constituent of the Month was Amanda Reuther, an advocate for children with disabilities, and his March 2025 Constituent of the Month was Michelle Gonzalez, President and CEO of TrueCare.

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  • 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 likely to happen months in the future?

    I’m an atmospheric scientist who studies extreme weather. Let’s take a look at what Atlantic hurricane forecasts are based on and why those forecasts can shift during the season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.

    What goes into a seasonal forecast

    Think of the preseason hurricane forecast as the 30,000-foot view: It can’t predict if or when a storm will hit a particular location, but it can offer insight into how many storms are likely to form throughout the entire Atlantic, and how active the season overall might be.

    These outlooks rely heavily on two large-scale climate factors.

    The first is the sea surface temperature in areas where tropical cyclones tend to form and grow. Hurricanes draw their energy from warm ocean water. So when the Atlantic is unusually warm, as it has been in recent years, it provides more fuel for storms to form and intensify.

    Once water temperatures are 79 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius), hurricanes can form. Most of the Gulf was above that by late May 2025.
    NOAA/NESDIS

    The second key ingredient that meteorologists have their eye on is the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, which forecasters refer to as ENSO. ENSO is a climate cycle that shifts every few years between three main phases: El Niño, La Niña, and a neutral space that lives somewhere in between.

    During El Niño, winds over the Atlantic high up in the troposphere – roughly 25,000 to 40,000 feet – strengthen and can disrupt storms and hurricanes. La Niña, on the other hand, tends to reduce these winds, making it easier for storms to form and grow. When you look over the historical hurricane record, La Niña years have tended to be busier than their El Niño counterparts, as we saw from 2020 through 2023.

    We’re in the neutral phase as the 2025 hurricane season begins, and probably will be for at least a few more months. That means upper-level winds aren’t particularly hostile to hurricanes, but they’re not exactly rolling out the red carpet either.

    At the same time, sea surface temperatures are running warmer than the 30-year average, but not quite at the record-breaking levels seen in some recent seasons.

    Taken together, these conditions point to a moderately above-average hurricane season.

    It’s important to emphasize that these factors merely load the dice, tilting the odds toward more or fewer storms, but not guaranteeing an outcome. A host of other variables influence whether a storm actually forms, how strong it becomes, and whether it ever threatens land.

    The smaller influences forecasters can’t see yet

    Once hurricane season is underway, forecasters start paying close attention to shorter-term influences.

    These subseasonal factors evolve quickly enough that they don’t shape the entire season. However, they can noticeably raise or lower the chances for storms developing in the coming two to four weeks.

    One factor is dust lofted from the Sahara Desert by strong winds and carried from east to west across the Atlantic.

    These dust plumes tend to suppress hurricanes by drying out the atmosphere and reducing sunlight that reaches the ocean surface. Dust outbreaks are next-to-impossible to predict months in advance, but satellite observations of growing plumes can give forecasters a heads-up a couple weeks before the dust reaches the primary hurricane development region off the coast of Africa.

    Dust blowing in from the Sahara Desert can tamp down hurricane activities by shading the ocean over the main development region for hurricanes and drying out the atmosphere, just off the African coast. This plume spread over 2,000 miles in June 2020.
    NASA

    Another key ingredient that doesn’t go into seasonal forecasts but becomes important during the season are African easterly waves. These “waves” are clusters of thunderstorms that roll off the West African coast, tracking from east to west across the ocean. Most major storms in the Atlantic basin, especially in the peak months of August and September, can trace their origins back to one of these waves.

    Forecasters monitor strong waves as they begin their westward journey across the Atlantic, knowing they can provide some insight about potential risks to U.S. interests one to two weeks in advance.

    Also in this subseasonal mix is the Madden–Julian Oscillation. The MJO is a wave-like pulse of atmospheric activity that moves slowly around the tropics every 30 to 60 days. When the MJO is active over the Atlantic, it enhances the formation of thunderstorms associated with hurricanes. In its suppressed phase, storm activity tends to die down. The MJO doesn’t guarantee storms – or a lack of them – but it turns up or down the odds. Its phase and position can be tracked two or three weeks in advance.

    Lastly, forecasters will talk about the Loop Current, a deep river of warm water that flows from the Caribbean into the Gulf of Mexico.

    When storms pass over the Loop Current or its warm eddies, they can rapidly intensify because they are drawing energy from not just the warm surface water but from warm water that’s tens of meters deep. The Loop Current has helped power several historic Gulf storms, including Hurricanes Katrina in 2005 and Ida in 2021.

    The Loop Current stretched well into the Gulf in May 2022. The scale, in meters, shows the maximum depth at which temperatures were 78 F (26 C) or greater.
    Nick Shay/University of Miami, CC BY-ND

    But the Loop Current is always shifting. Its strength and location in early summer may look very different by late August or September.

    Combined, these subseasonal signals help forecasters fine-tune their outlooks as the season unfolds.

    Where hurricanes form shifts over the months

    Where storms are most likely to form and make landfall also changes as the pages of the calendar turn.

    In early summer, the Gulf of Mexico warms up faster than the open Atlantic, making it a notable hotspot for early-season tropical storm development, especially in June and July. The Texas coast, Louisiana, and the Florida Panhandle often face a higher early-season risk than locations along the Eastern seaboard.

    These are generally the busiest areas during each month of hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean hurricanes won’t make landfall elsewhere.
    NOAA

    By August and September, the season reaches its peak. This is when those waves moving off the coast of Africa become a primary source of storm activity. These long-track storms are sometimes called “Cape Verde hurricanes” because they originate near the Cape Verde Islands off the African coast. While many stay over open water, others can gather steam and track toward the Caribbean, Florida or the Carolinas.

    Later in the hurricane season, storms are more likely to form in the western Atlantic or Caribbean, where waters are still warm and upper-level winds remain favorable. These late-season systems have a higher probability of following atypical paths, as Sandy did in 2012 when it struck the New York City region and Milton did in 2024 before making landfall in Florida.

    At the end of the day, the safest way to think about hurricane season is this: If you live along the coast, don’t let your guard down. Areas susceptible to hurricanes are never totally immune from hurricanes, and it only takes one to make it a dangerous – and unforgettable – season.

    Colin Zarzycki’s research lab receives funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

    ref. Forecasters expect a busy 2025 hurricane season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching – https://theconversation.com/forecasters-expect-a-busy-2025-hurricane-season-a-storm-scientist-explains-why-and-what-meteorologists-are-watching-257223

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  • 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 received from Gov. Laura Kelly on May 28.

    The disaster declaration covers the Kansas counties of Gove, Graham, Lane, Logan, Ness, Scott, Sheridan, Thomas and Trego.

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

    SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and private nonprofit (PNP)organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. They may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    Interest rates are as low as 4% for businesses, 3.62% for nonprofits, and 2.81% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    “When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers play a vital role in helping small businesses and their communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “At these centers, SBA specialists assist business owners and residents with disaster loan applications and provide information on the full range of recovery programs available.”

    Beginning Tuesday, June 3, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their application. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

    The DLOC hours of operations are as follows.

    GOVE COUNTY
    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Grinnell Senior Center
    105 S. Adams St.
    Grinnell, KS  67738

    Opens at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 3

    Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Closes at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 25

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return physical damage applications is July 28, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 2, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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  • 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 be on hand at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Benton to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so at appointment.sba.gov.

    The center’s hours of operation are as follows:

    SALINE COUNTY
    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Saline County Career and Technical Campus
    Conference Room B202
    13600 I-30 North
    Benton, AR  72015

    Opens at 8:00 a.m., Monday, June 2

    Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Closes at 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 20

    The following DLOCs are open and continue to serve survivors:

    SHARP COUNTY
    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    City Hall – Cave City
    Conference Room
    Entrance and parking at back of building
    201 S. Main St.
    Cave City, AR  72521

    Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    SHARP COUNTY
    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Hardy Fire Station
    203 Church St.
    Hardy, AR  72542

    Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    “When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers perform an important role by assisting small businesses and their communities,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the U.S. Small Business Administration. “At these centers, our SBA specialists help business owners and residents apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of programs available to support their recovery.”

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

    The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to these disasters. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    Interest rates are as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.62% for nonprofits, and 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return physical damage applications is July 21, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb. 23, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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  • 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 was found to be deceased.

    Four people were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition and two in moderate condition.

    The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene, and the motorway was reopened around 3:20am.

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  • 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 Goals by further exploring the frontiers of science and technology.

    This was announced on Saturday in Beijing at a symposium on “Sustainable Development and Inclusive Cooperation: Responsibility of the Scientific Community,” organized in honor of the 70th anniversary of the academic departments of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

    As ANC President Hou Jianguo noted, global challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution, resource scarcity and food security are becoming increasingly interconnected, and the opportunities and challenges of the new technological revolution are profoundly reshaping the landscape of global sustainable development.

    He said that ANC, as a national scientific research institution of China, has been steadily enhancing its research activities in fields such as environmental conservation, life sciences, health care and energy technology for many years, exploring new ways and solutions to apply emerging technologies for sustainable development.

    Looking ahead, Hou Jianguo stressed that the CPC will continue to adhere to the principle of opening up to the outside world, and work closely with partners and leading scientists around the world to deepen international cooperation in key research areas. He assured that the CPC will also expand talent exchanges and joint training, conduct consultative assessments on sustainable development, promote open data sharing to ensure sustainability, and harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

    Reflecting on five decades of personal engagement with Chinese scientists and the development of institutional links between Australia and China, Australian Academy of Science President Chennupati Jagadish, for his part, highlighted the enduring power of inclusive bilateral and multilateral scientific cooperation.

    He particularly noted the potential of science to overcome geopolitical boundaries and enhance global cooperation, especially in transformative areas such as quantum technologies and AI.

    Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Sergey Chernyshev, in turn, stated that RAS gives priority attention to cooperation with China. According to him, future cooperation between RAS and ANC will be key to overcoming global challenges and strengthening bilateral relations.

    International Science Council (ISC) President Peter Gluckman noted that the ISC has become a true leader in global science not only through its research contributions but also through its strengthened partnerships and commitment to science as a global endeavor.

    As P. Gluckman pointed out, the WNC is also committed to promoting international scientific cooperation, protecting the principles of science and ensuring its further progress to solve global problems.

    The event was attended by more than 60 people, including heads of national academies of sciences and responsible persons of international scientific organizations from 14 countries and regions, as well as domestic and foreign members of the ANC. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Foreign Ministers of Russia and Turkmenistan Discuss Cooperation Issues

    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

    Moscow, May 31 /Xinhua/ — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.

    “The parties discussed current issues of bilateral relations, as well as upcoming contacts and international events. Particular attention was paid to ways to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas,” the statement on the Russian Foreign Ministry website says. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russian government updates rules for migrant exams

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

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

    Moscow, May 31 /Xinhua/ — The Russian government has approved amendments to the regulations on conducting an exam in Russian as a foreign language, Russian history and the fundamentals of Russian legislation for foreigners. This was reported on Saturday in the Telegram channel of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

    According to the amendments, in particular, it is envisaged that the examination versions in Russian as a foreign language, Russian history and the fundamentals of Russian legislation will be updated monthly, and that the examination versions will no longer be made publicly available.

    Currently, foreign citizens planning to work in Russia are required to confirm their proficiency in the Russian language, knowledge of Russian history and the basics of Russian legislation. The relevant exam can be taken in all regions of the country at one of the 92 authorized government agencies, the list of which has been approved by the Russian government. –0–

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