Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
MEXICO CITY, May 13 — As exchanges and cooperation between China and Latin American countries continue deepening, Chinese elements such as Chinese restaurants, China-made automobiles and China-built subway trains, as well as various Chinese cultural symbols on the streets, are gradually making more presence in the daily lives of locals, turning the vision of deepening interactions between China and Latin American countries into reality.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Peng Liyuan and Brazil’s first lady visit China’s National Center for the Performing Arts
BEIJING, May 13 — Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Rosângela Lula da Silva, wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, visited China’s National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing on Tuesday.
Rosângela is accompanying the Brazilian president on his state visit to China.
Peng and Rosângela toured the interior architecture of the NCPA, viewed an exhibition of the NCPA’s achievements titled “Stage of Glory,” and learned about the work of the NCPA in promoting international cultural exchange and promoting art popularization. After the visit, Peng invited Rosângela to a performance of excerpts of classic operas, as well as a chorus of Chinese and Brazilian songs.
Noting that both China and Brazil are major cultural countries, Peng said that people-to-people and cultural exchange between the two sides has been active in recent years, and that mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries have deepened day by day. She also expressed the hope that both sides will maintain this good momentum and bring the two peoples closer.
Rosângela thanked Peng for her warm and thoughtful arrangements, and praised the singers’ wonderful performance. She spoke highly of China’s development achievements and splendid culture, and expressed her willingness to actively promote people-to-people and cultural exchange between the two countries, and to continue contributing to the deepening of friendship between Brazil and China.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
China and Brazil issued a joint statement on the Ukraine crisis on Tuesday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to open peace talks and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s positive response.
The statement said that China and Brazil hope that Russia and Ukraine will begin a direct dialogue as soon as possible, which is the only way to end the conflict.
It said that China and Brazil commend recent signals of willingness to engage in dialogue on the Ukraine crisis, and expect relevant parties to initiate fruitful negotiations, build a greater consensus to achieve a political settlement, and address the legitimate concerns of all parties. China and Brazil believe it is necessary to find a solution to the Ukraine crisis by examining its root cause, with the aim of reaching a fair, lasting and binding peace agreement.
The statement said that to achieve that goal, China and Brazil in May 2024 called on all relevant parties to create the conditions for the resumption of dialogue, and launched the Group of Friends for Peace at the United Nations in September of the same year, with the aim of uniting the countries of the Global South.
China and Brazil are willing to work with the rest of the Global South to continue making active efforts to resolve the crisis, the statement said.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (C, front), German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (R, front) and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (L, front) attend the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 in Berlin, Germany, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday highlighted the role of UN peace operations and called for more support from member states.
Speaking at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 in Berlin, Germany, Guterres credited peacekeeping operations with helping many countries, calling the efforts “the most globally recognized symbol of the world’s ability to come together to help countries move from conflict to peace.”
The secretary-general also noted that 4,400 peacekeepers have fallen in the line of duty throughout the decades.
Guterres also underscored the challenges facing peacekeepers today, including complex conflicts, growing global division, misinformation, terrorism and transnational crime, among others.
“We are now facing the highest number of conflicts since the foundation of the United Nations, and record numbers of people fleeing across borders in search of safety and refuge,” Guterres said.
He urged efforts to make peacekeeping operations more adaptable, flexible and resilient, adding that peace operations can only succeed when backed by robust mandates and clear, predictable and sustained contributions.
The two-day event serves as a political forum gathering representatives from around 130 countries to discuss the future of peacekeeping.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled on Tuesday a new cabinet.
The new cabinet, Carney’s second but his first since being elected, includes a core group of 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state.
Anita Anand replaced Mélanie Joly as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Joly became Industry Minister.
Dominic LeBlanc’s new title is president of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, intergovernmental affairs and one Canadian economy.
François-Philippe Champagne remains Finance Minister and took on the additional role of Revenue Minister.
Carney’s Liberal Party won the parliamentary elections in Canada last month to form a minority government. The House of Commons’ sitting calendar currently has May 26 listed as the first sitting date for MPs.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
China’s Minister of National Defense Dong Jun on Tuesday highlighted the importance of the United Nations peacekeeping efforts, reaffirming China’s support for the UN’s central role and its core position in global security governance.
During his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Berlin while attending the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025, Dong noted that over the past 80 years since its founding, the UN has played an important role in upholding international fairness and justice. Amid complex and profound changes in the current international landscape, the UN’s role must be strengthened rather than weakened, he said.
The UN’s peacekeeping operations were born for peace and have played a significant role in maintaining world peace, Dong stressed.
The minister added that China will announce new peacekeeping commitments, support the reform and transformation of UN peacekeeping efforts, and remain a steadfast supporter and constructive force in UN peacekeeping operations.
Guterres expressed appreciation for China’s long-standing support for the United Nations, describing the country as an important pillar of multilateralism both now and in the future.
He said the United Nations highly values the three major global initiatives proposed by China and is committed to close cooperation with China across a wide range of areas, firmly opposing unilateralism based on power politics.
Guterres also noted China’s increasingly important role in UN peacekeeping and said he looks forward to closer cooperation with China in this field.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara on Tuesday, according to the Turkish presidency.
Erdogan said that Türkiye is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace, noting that he has spoken with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said a statement issued by the presidency.
Erdogan emphasized that Türkiye maintains its neutral stance in the conflict and urged that the opportunity for peace should not be missed.
On Türkiye-NATO relations, Erdogan said that Türkiye places great importance on NATO and will once again assume command of the NATO Kosovo Force. He also called for greater cooperation among NATO allies in the fight against terrorism.
Rutte, for his part, noted that his meeting with Erdogan comes as preparations are underway for next month’s NATO summit.
“Türkiye is a staunch and capable ally. We also discussed Ukraine, where there is a real window of opportunity for progress towards peace,” he wrote in a post on social media platform X.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
China now boasts many outstanding players whose performances have fueled a growing tennis culture in the country, and attracted increasing numbers of Chinese spectators to watch matches in Italy, said Italian Open tournament director Paolo Lorenzi in an interview with Xinhua.
Zheng Qinwen returns a shot during the women’s singles round of 16 match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Bianca Andreescu of Canada at the WTA Italian Open in Rome, Italy, May 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
The Italian Open is in full swing this May in Rome. Chinese tennis stars including Zheng Qinwen, Wang Xinyu and Bu Yunchaokete have showcased their skills on the clay courts, drawing enthusiastic support from Chinese fans.
“I believe the atmosphere in Rome is truly unique. For us, it’s very important that players feel warmly welcomed when they come to compete here,” said Lorenzi, who enjoyed a professional tennis career spanning nearly two decades. After retiring, he took on the Italian Open tournament director role in 2024.
Discussing this year’s tournament improvements, Lorenzi highlighted several upgrades, including a brand-new stadium and a renovated players’ lounge.
Despite a packed schedule, Lorenzi still carves out time to watch matches and has spoken highly of Chinese players’ performances in recent years.
“I believe that now there are many good players in China. Zheng Qinwen has won an Olympic gold medal and has been incredible here in Rome. You also have Shang Juncheng, who is very young and strong, though unfortunately he’s injured now. There are many excellent Chinese players, and this is really helping the whole movement,” Lorenzi noted.
Recent figures show that China’s tennis-playing population has surpassed 25 million — an increase of over 5.5 million compared to that in 2021. Lorenzi said the rise of top professional players has inspired more people to pick up a racquet, while the return of international tournaments to China has also boosted the sport’s development.
Lorenzi has also noticed a steady rise in Chinese fans at the Italian Open in recent years. “Rome itself is a city full of history, and we have many Chinese tourists visiting. It’s great that we can also give them the chance to watch world-class tennis while they’re here, I think it’s a fantastic combination,” he said.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Alfonso Gonzalez’s 43rd-minute goal gave Celta Vigo a 1-0 win away to Real Sociedad on Tuesday night to strengthen the visiting side’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Europa League, while ending Real Sociedad’s European ambitions.
Gonzalez was the first to react in the Real Sociedad area to prod a loose ball home for three vital points, and a win at home to Rayo Vallecano at the weekend would cap an excellent season for the northwestern outfit.
Girona’s veteran striker Cristhian Stuani netted 10 minutes from time to give his side three vital points in a 1-0 win away to bottom side Real Valladolid.
Aunar saw a shot tipped onto the bar from Girona goalkeeper Pablo Gazzaniga with the score at 0-0, although Valladolid’s Karl Hein also made several big saves before Stuani’s goal.
Girona coach Michel Sanchez said after the game that the three points were a huge step towards avoiding relegation, but that his side still had work to do.
Sevilla also looks to be almost safe after a nerve-wracking 1-0 win at home to Las Palmas, who could be five points adrift from safety if Alaves beats Valencia on Wednesday.
Las Palmas ceded possession to Sevilla in the first half, but Sevilla failed to create chances until Garcia Pascual scored the only goal of the match six minutes after the break following a corner.
The visiting side tried to get back into the match, but lacked the quality to score the goal they so desperately needed, even after 13 minutes of injury time.
Real Madrid has a host of absentees for Sunday’s game at home to Mallorca, and anything other than a win would mean Barcelona is confirmed as this season’s champion ahead of Thursday’s visit to Espanyol.
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Bongiorno, Professor of History, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
Australia has just had its second landslide election in a row.
In 2022, there was a landslide against the Liberals, but not to Labor, which fell over the line (as a majority government) by three seats and with just over 32% of the primary vote. But the Coalition – actually Liberal – loss of seats, at 19, was the kind of result usually associated with the term “landslide”.
In 2025, we have a genuine landside to Labor. At the time of writing, the ABC has declared a Labor gain of 15 seats (78 to 93), but with the strong likelihood of one more, and an outside chance of another.
Labor’s share of the two-party preferred vote sits at 54.8%. To add a bit of historical perspective: Labor’s two-party preferred vote is lower than the Coalition’s in the so-called Vietnam election of 1966 (56.9%) and the Dismissal election of 1975 (55.7%), but better than John Howard’s in 1996 (53.6%) and Tony Abbott’s in 2013 (53.5%). The Coalition managed 94 seats in a slightly smaller House of Representatives of 148 (compared to 150 at the 2025 election) in 1996. Labor might also land on 94 this time, once the counting is done.
For Labor, it is a victory on a scale only rivalled – and indeed slightly overshadowed statistically – by John Curtin’s wartime election in 1943, when Labor gained 49 seats in a House of 74. That was two-thirds of the available seats and perhaps 58% of the two-party preferred vote. (The full distribution of preferences only came in later elections). In 2025, Labor is likely to land on just under 63% of the House.
Big majorities carry their own headaches, as Labor’s factional wrestling of recent days reminds us. But a big loss is a much worse ordeal for the loser.
First, there is the problem of finding a leader. He, or she, will be selected from depleted ranks. They will often inherit a demoralised party that will lack belief in its ability to return to office in a single term – allowing that there has been no one-termer in Australian federal politics since the Scullin government (1929-32).
Sussan Ley, the new Liberal leader, will realise – or should realise – that as a leader elected following such a defeat, her chances of ever making it to the prime ministership are slim.
Since the second world war, a new leader chosen after a loss of office has never become prime minister. Peter Dutton, who became opposition leader in 2022, joined Billy Snedden (after 1972), Kim Beazley (1996), Brendan Nelson (2007) and Bill Shorten (2013) as those who never went on to lead the country.
But any leader who slips into the role – either re-elected or for the first time – after a big loss is a long shot to make it. The best example we have from the postwar era is Gough Whitlam, elected leader in February 1967 after one of the biggest landslides in Australian political history, won by Harold Holt at the 1966 election. It is therefore worth revisiting what he did to get there.
Whitlam biographers such as Graham Freudenberg and Jenny Hocking have offered us a detailed picture of Whitlam’s systematic work on reforming the party and policy as part of his pitch to the people. The Liberals could do worse than think in those terms as they contemplate their rebuild. They have vast work to do on all of those fronts.
As a party, Labor was a basketcase in 1967. In Victoria, it was dominated by a group of left-wing unionists and members who seemed more concerned with maintaining ideological purity than winning elections. Whitlam taunted them at the state conference in 1967 that “certainly, the impotent are pure”.
But between 1967 and 1972, Whitlam and his allies – some of them on the left outside Victoria – modernised the party’s structures and rules, and moderated left-wing domination of the Victorian branch. Alongside these reforms came a comprehensive policy overhaul – the formulation of what Whitlam reverentially called “The Program” – drawing on a vast network of experts across the country and the most compelling models from other countries.
This was paired with a redesign of the party’s image that helped it win back a vast number of voters at the 1969 election, culminating in the remarkable, election winning “It’s Time” campaign in 1972.
It was a six-year effort, and it was far from easy. But it is perhaps the best modern example we have of what a shattered party needs to do to win back office.
Labor faced similar challenges after 1975 and, although the process was messier, Bob Hawke’s eventual election in March 1983 owed much to a process of reform of Labor party, policy and image led by Bill Hayden between 1977 and 1983. This time, it was the Queensland branch of the party – Hayden’s own – that needed an overhaul, which it received through federal intervention of the kind applied to Victoria a decade before.
Labor also worked out a Prices and Incomes Accord with the union movement, designed to avoid many of the economic and political problems experienced by Whitlam in government, such as runaway inflation. Hayden, like Whitlam before him, crafted an electable opposition. Hawke, however, reaped the benefit after he replaced Hayden on the eve of the 1983 campaign.
There are lessons here for the Liberals. First, they can no longer avoid party reform. Their post-election reviews of recent times often read like Gothic tales: indeed, I could recommend the Western Australian one after the 2021 state election only to those with stomachs capable of standing up to slasher movies.
Second, the 2025 election revealed a Coalition policy wasteland. Some, such as the idea of a nuclear power plants across the country, were daft. Others, like cuts to the fuel excise for a year – coinciding with a decline in petrol prices – were dross. Others again simply made it appear the Coalition was making it up as it went along. It would be hard to conceive of anything further removed from the best examples we have of policy rebuilding by shattered parties.
Finally, there are the people. Who, exactly, are the Liberals trying to win over? From May 2022, Dutton seemed to have his eye on Labor voters in the outer suburbs, but he did very little that was likely to win them over. He did even less to win over groups who have turned decisively away from the Liberals in recent years, such as women and the young.
Whatever efforts they made to win over the so-called multicultural communities, such as Chinese-Australian voters, were undone by clumsy messaging from the ministerial ranks about “spies”. In the end, it often seemed that Dutton – and possibly also most of the survivors of 2022 – didn’t have their hearts in appealing to the kinds of voters who had turned to the teals, Labor and Greens in 2022. They preferred to commune with their own.
The impotent are still pure: the Liberals emerge from the 2025 campaign unsullied by a dalliance with strangers. They now have their reward. Whether a party organisation with branches dominated by the ideologue, the conservative, the elderly and the eccentric can act as an instrument for forging a new electoral alliance of the kind that set up the party in the 1940s for decades of success must be considered doubtful. There is no Robert Menzies on the horizon. And there is no Liberal movement speaking a language of progress rather than reaction.
This is the greatest crisis faced by Australia’s centre right since 1943 – and we can be certain that, unlike Ben Chifley, Anthony Albanese won’t do his opponents the favour of trying to nationalise the banks.
Frank Bongiorno does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
– ref. Political parties can recover after a devastating election loss. But the Liberals will need to think differently – https://theconversation.com/political-parties-can-recover-after-a-devastating-election-loss-but-the-liberals-will-need-to-think-differently-232695
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
On 7 May 2025, an anonymous report was received via Crime Stoppers detailing a complaint that someone was allegedly distributing and in possession of child abuse material in an East Arnhem Region community.
Following initial investigations, the Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch travelled to the remote community on Monday to execute a search warrant at the alleged offender’s residence. Throughout the search, investigators seized multiple storage devices and a mobile device which contained child abuse material.
The 31-year-old male was arrested and has since been charged with:
He was remanded to appear in Darwin local Court on Thursday 15 May 2025.
Major Crime Detective, Senior Sergeant Justene Dwyer said “I commend the Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch investigators, local East Arnhem Region police members and Aboriginal Liaison Officers for their diligence and attention to detail to ensure this man is put before the courts.
“This behaviour is not accepted in our community and police will continue to go above and beyond to arrest anyone responsible for harming children in the NT community.”
Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can also submit a report online at https://crimestoppers.com.au/.
You can also make a report online by alerting the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the ‘Report Abuse’ button at www.accce.gov.au/report.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Three of five alleged offenders have been arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery along Bagot Road yesterday.
About 3:30pm, police received reports of a male having his scooter stolen after being physically assaulted and threatened by five offenders allegedly carrying knives.
Dog Operations Unit, Strike Force Trident and Casuarina general duties members attended and arrested three males, aged 15, 17 and 18-year-old, nearby.
The 18 and 17-year-old have since been charged with Aggravated robbery and the 15-year-old has been charged with Breach bail.
Strike Force Trident has carriage of the investigation, and two suspects remain outstanding.
Police would like to thank the member of the public that reported the incident to police after passing in a vehicle.
Anyone who witnesses antisocial or criminal behaviour is urged to contact police on 131 444 or in an emergency dial Triple Zero.
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, […]
MIL-OSI China: Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the […]
MIL-OSI China: China, Brazil issue joint statements
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 13 — China and Brazil on Tuesday issued a joint statement on strengthening the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet and jointly upholding multilateralism, and a joint statement on the Ukraine […]
Heinrich, Colleagues Urge Trump to Press for Immediate Resumption of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, Return to Israel-Gaza Hostage & Ceasefire Negotiations
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to President Trump in advance of the president’s upcoming travel to the Middle East next week, urging him to take an active role in […]
MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Restore Justice: 205 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in FBI-Led Nationwide Crackdown, Including Two in the Southern District of Georgia
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b) May 12, 2025 – Today, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators. The operation resulted in the rescue of 115 children and the arrests of 205 child sexual abuse offenders […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1400 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Second week in May as part of Operation Take Back America
Source: United States Attorneys General Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from perpetrators of violent crime. Operation […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE Salt Lake City announces 52 illegal aliens were arrested during recent operation
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement RENO, Nev. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 52 illegal aliens during a four-day operation from May 5 to May 8 focused on bolstering public safety in northern Nevada. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations and its interagency partners identified, detained and removed dangerous criminals in the northern Nevada […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE St. Paul targets unauthorized employment, arrests illegal aliens in rural South Dakota
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with support from the FBI, Internal Revenue Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations, Madison Police Department, South Dakota Highway Patrol, and the South […]
MIL-OSI Security: Security News: U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1400 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Second week in May as part of Operation Take Back America
Source: United States Department of Justice 2 Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from perpetrators of violent […]
MIL-OSI USA: Luján, Markey Urge FCC to Operate Transparently with Paramount-SkyDance Merger
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, wrote to Federal Communications […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Colleagues Force Senate Vote for Trump Admin to Obey Federal Courts, Due Process
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined Alex Padilla, Chris Van Hollen, Chuck Schumer, and Tim Kaine to introduce a resolution to investigate the Trump administration’s compliance with due process and court orders and El Salvador’s human rights abuses. “Due process is a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Crack Down on U.S. Firearms Flowing to Latin American Drug Cartels
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Congressmen Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.-10) and Rob Menendez (D-N.J.-08) in a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Trump […]
MIL-OSI Europe: EIB takes part in World Circular Economy Forum 2025 in Brazil to foster competitiveness and sustainable growth
Source: European Investment Bank EIB to participate in more than 10 sessions at WCEF 2025 from 13-16 May 2025 to discuss circular economy advances EIB financing for circular economy grows to record €1.4 billion in 2024 EIB lending to circular economy projects amounts to €5.1 billion over the past five years The European Investment Bank […]
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
Pakistani official declared persona non grata, told to leave India within 24 hours
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Tuesday declared a Pakistani official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi as persona non grata and directed him to leave the country within 24 hours. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official was found to be involved in activities […]
IWAI opens office in Srinagar, launches river navigation projects in Jammu and Kashmir
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), functioning under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has established a new office in Srinagar as part of efforts to boost inland water transport infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The office, located at Transport Bhawan in Srinagar, has […]
Markets decline over 1% on profit booking after record rally
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian stock markets declined on Tuesday as investors opted to book profits following a sharp rally in the previous session. Concerns over the progress of US-China trade talks also contributed to the cautious sentiment, pulling down the benchmark indices after their best performance in over […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1400 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Second week in May as part of Operation Take Back America
Source: United States Attorneys General Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from perpetrators of violent crime. Operation […]
Coal imports fall by 9.2% in April–February period, saving nearly $7 billion in forex
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s coal imports fell sharply by 9.2% during the April 2024 to February 2025 period, amounting to 220.3 million tonnes (MT) compared to 242.6 MT in the same period of the previous financial year. This decline translated into foreign exchange savings of approximately $6.93 billion (₹53,137.82 […]
India launches first 3nm chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inaugurated India’s first 3-nanometre (3nm) chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru, marking a key milestone in the country’s push towards advanced semiconductor innovation. The centres have been set up by Renesas Electronics India Private […]
Justice B.R. Gavai to take oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India tomorrow
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Justice B.R. Gavai will be sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday, becoming the first Buddhist to head the country’s judiciary. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to Justice Gavai, who succeeds outgoing CJI Sanjiv Khanna. […]
MIL-OSI Video: India-Pakistan Ceasefire
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements) We welcome the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif for choosing the path of peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFLTGUAoJNE MIL OSI Video –
PM Modi hails armed forces’ heroism, says India’s response to terror will be on its own terms
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to the Air Force Station at Adampur on Monday, hailed the valour and professionalism of the armed forces, declaring that the success of Operation Sindoor had sent a strong and irreversible message to India’s enemies: the country will respond […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Army kills three militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, May 13 (Xinhua) — The Indian army said on Tuesday it killed three militants in a gunfight in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The shootout, according to the […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Starlink’s partnership strategy will benefit both telco expansion and underserved customers in India and Africa, observes GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Starlink’s partnership strategy will benefit both telco expansion and underserved customers in India and Africa, observes GlobalData Posted in Technology Airtel Africa is the latest in the line of telecoms operators partnering with LEO (low-earth orbit) operator Starlink to expand its reach and services. The deal was facilitated by parent company Bharti Airtel, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 14 people died in India due to poisoning from fake alcohol
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, May 13 (Xinhua) — At least 14 people have died and six others have been hospitalized after drinking spurious alcohol in India’s northern Punjab state, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 40 civilians, 11 soldiers killed in Indian air strikes in Pakistan last week – military
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 ISLAMABAD, May 13 (Xinhua) — At least 40 civilians, including 15 children and seven women, were killed and 121 others were wounded in Indian missile strikes inside […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Announces Pre-Orders for Galaxy S25 Edge in India; Price Starts INR 109999
Source: Samsung (L-R) Soon Choi, Corporate EVP, JB Park, President and CEO, and Raju Pullan, Senior VP, Samsung India, launched the Galaxy S25 Edge in India Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today opened pre-orders for its category-defining Galaxy S25 Edge, the slimmest Galaxy S series smartphone. Crafted with style and strength in mind, […]
Retail boom: India to add 16.6 million sq ft of new mall space by 2025-26
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s retail sector is witnessing a major transformation, with over 16.6 million square feet of new Grade A mall space expected to come up across top seven cities in 2025 and 2026, a new report said on Tuesday. This surge is being driven by rising consumer […]
India’s major ports set record in FY 2024-25, cementing a decade of maritime growth
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s Major Ports have achieved unprecedented milestones in the financial year 2024-25, marking a landmark year for the country’s maritime sector. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced that total cargo handled by Major Ports rose to approximately 855 million tonnes, up from 819 million […]
Indian rupee opens stronger against US dollar
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian rupee opened 75 paise stronger at 84.65 against the US dollar on Tuesday, compared to its previous close of 85.38 per dollar. According to analysts, the trading range for the day was expected to lie between 84.50 and 85.25. The dollar maintained its gains […]
Indian markets open in negative, experts say will remain volatile
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian equities opened on a tepid note on Tuesday, following a strong rally witnessed in the previous session. The early weakness was attributed to profit booking as the markets attempted to stabilize recent gains. However, the indices soon pared losses and turned positive, reflecting underlying investor […]
Flight disruptions continue amid India-Pakistan tensions
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Air India and IndiGo have cancelled flights to and from key border cities for Tuesday, May 13, prioritizing passenger safety. Air India has suspended operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot. IndiGo has […]
Outlining India’s doctrinal shift to hard-nosed message for Pak: Read PM Modi’s full address to nation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, in a powerful televised address to the nation, minced no words in criticising Pakistan and its terror-supporting tactics while underlining that ‘Operation Sindoor’ is the country’s policy against terror, making it clear that terror and trade, terror and talk cannot […]
China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Barcelona on brink of sealing La Liga title
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News FC Barcelona could be crowned La Liga champion on Wednesday night without kicking a ball in the wake of Sunday’s 4-3 win at home to Real Madrid. The win left Barca seven points clear of Madrid at the top of the table with just three games […]
MIL-OSI China: Ancelotti focused on finishing ‘spectacular adventure’ with Madrid
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Carlo Ancelotti insisted that he was fully committed to the club despite the news that he will start work as Brazil national team coach on May 26th. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts during the Spanish Copa del Rey quarterfinal match between Real Madrid and Atletico […]
MIL-OSI China: China to adjust tariffs on imported US products on Wednesday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China will adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products from 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Tuesday. China will modify accordingly the application of the additional ad valorem rate of duty on articles of the United States set forth in […]
MIL-OSI China: UN eyes reform to modernize itself ahead of 80th anniversary
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The United Nations General Assembly convened an informal plenary meeting on Monday to hear a briefing from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the UN80 Initiative, a wide-ranging reform effort launched as the UN approaches its 80th anniversary of founding. The UN80 Initiative, introduced in March, aims to […]
MIL-OSI China: Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, inks arms deal with Saudi Arabia
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday secured a 600-billion-U.S. dollar investment commitment from Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and vowed to lift sanctions on Syria. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (R) meets with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Riyadh, Saudi […]
MIL-OSI China: China to adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products on Wednesday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China to adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products on Wednesday BEIJING, May 13 — China will adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products from 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Tuesday. China will modify accordingly the application of the additional […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese, Brazilian central banks sign MOU to enhance financial strategic cooperation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese, Brazilian central banks sign MOU to enhance financial strategic cooperation BEIJING, May 13 — The central banks of China and Brazil on Tuesday inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on financial strategic cooperation, according to the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). The PBOC said that […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier congratulates Canada’s PM on assuming office
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Mark Carney on his assuming office as Canadian prime minister. Noting that China attaches high importance to the relationship with Canada, Li said that he is willing to work with Carney […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier meets Brazilian president
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang met […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi unveils roadmap for deepening cooperation with LAC countries
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, […]
MIL-OSI China: Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the […]
MIL-OSI China: China, Brazil issue joint statements
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 13 — China and Brazil on Tuesday issued a joint statement on strengthening the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet and jointly upholding multilateralism, and a joint statement on the Ukraine […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Steel Strapping from China, Türkiye, South Korea, and Vietnam
Source: Government of Canada News (2) Ottawa, Ontario, May 13, 2025—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by JEM Strapping Systems Inc., of Brantford, Ontario, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping of steel strapping from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Calls on China, LAC States to Implement Leaders’ Agreements
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 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired the 4th China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum Ministerial Meeting in Beijing on […]
MIL-OSI Global: Russia-China ties on full display on Victory Day – but all is not as well as Putin is making out
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham Chinese troops participating in Russia’s Victory Day parade in Red Square, Moscow, on May 9 is a clear indication that President Xi Jinping is fully committed to his “no-limits” partnership with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Xi’s own attendance […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi holds talks with Brazilian president
2025-05-13 17:51:19
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Tuesday.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen) BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese […]
MIL-OSI China: China, Brazil issue joint statement on Ukraine crisis
2025-05-13 23:51:19
China and Brazil issued a joint statement on the Ukraine crisis on Tuesday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to open peace talks and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s positive response.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) — China and Brazil issued a joint statement on the Ukraine crisis on Tuesday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to open peace talks and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s positive response. The statement said that China and Brazil hope that Russia […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China has become the largest importer of honey from Kyrgyzstan
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 13 /Xinhua/ — China has become the largest importer of honey from Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of 2025, the press service of the Ministry of […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China and Brazil expressed support for direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine
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 13 (Xinhua) — China and Brazil agreed on Tuesday to strengthen communication and coordination on the Ukraine crisis and support the start of direct dialogue […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi unveils roadmap for deepening cooperation with LAC countries
2025-05-13 22:12:54
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday announced the launch of five programs to advance shared development and revitalization with Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Yin […]
Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: REP. HILL’S BILL TO PRESERVE MORE OF ARKANSAS’S NATURAL BEAUTY PASSES THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill’s (AR-02) bill, H.R. 1612, the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act, to expand the Flatside Wilderness Area in central Arkansas by approximately 2,200 acres, passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote. Rep. Hill’s bill designates an additional 2,200 […]
MIL-OSI China: China to adjust tariffs on imported US products on Wednesday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China will adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products from 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Tuesday. China will modify accordingly the application of the additional ad valorem rate of duty on articles of the United States set forth in […]
MIL-OSI China: China to adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products on Wednesday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China to adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products on Wednesday BEIJING, May 13 — China will adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products from 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Tuesday. China will modify accordingly the application of the additional […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Tariffs on All Fronts: President Trump Lacks the Authority to Impose Tariffs
Source: US State of California Department of Justice Files brief in support of states rocked by tariffs across the country OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in Oregon v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump’s illegal imposition of so called “emergency” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier meets Brazilian president
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang met […]
MIL-OSI China: Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the […]
MIL-OSI Global: As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Bethany Bradley, Professor of Biogeography and Spatial Ecology, UMass Amherst Salt marshes protect shorelines, but they’re already struggling to survive sea-level rise. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s no secret that warming temperatures, wildfires and flash floods are increasingly affecting lives across the United States. With the U.S. […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. new laws introduced today will increase homegrown sustainable aviation fuel, positioning the UK as a world leading destination […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Shortsighted ‘America First’ Policy Will Accelerate US Decline: Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, May 13 /Xinhua/ — The U.S. administration’s short-sighted “America First” policy will not only fail to achieve its stated goal of “making America great again,” but will also lead the country into stagflation […]
MIL-OSI: Freehold Royalties Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold or the Company) (TSX:FRU) announces first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights $91 million in revenue; $68 million in funds from operations ($0.42/share) (1)(3); $44 million in dividends paid ($0.27/share)(2); 10,635 bbls/d of […]
MIL-OSI: Peyto Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) (“Peyto” or the “Company”) is pleased to report operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Q1 2025 Highlights: Peyto reported $225.2 million in funds from operations1,2 (“FFO”), or $1.12/diluted share, and generated $120.2 million of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is moving swiftly to implement the most significant science reforms in three decades, with three new public research organisations to be formed by 1 July, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today.“These reforms are about unlocking the full potential of science to […]
MIL-OSI Economics: African Development Bank strengthens strategic partnership with South African suppliers
Source: African Development Bank Group The African Development Bank Group’s Regional Development and Business Delivery Office for Southern Africa last week brought together more than 30 key service providers to strengthen collaboration and showcase business opportunities across the continent at its annual Strategic Partners Breakfast Meeting. MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI Economics: African Development Bank Group Strengthens Capacity on Environmental and Social Safeguards’ Implementation in The Gambia
Source: African Development Bank Group “What if it was me, my mother, sister, or uncle? Would I accept it?” This powerful question resonated with 50 participants who attended a comprehensive training workshop organized by the African Development Bank on the application of the Integrated Safeguards System in Banjul, The Gambia, 5 – 9 May 2025. […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Benin: African Development Bank and Bank of Africa Benin sign €15 million guarantee facility to improve trade finance and support businesses
Source: African Development Bank Group On Monday 12 May in Cotonou, the African Development Bank and the Bank of Africa Benin (BOA-Benin) signed a €15 million guarantee agreement to strengthen the Bank of Africa’s trade finance activities in Benin and support Beninese businesses. MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI Economics: Jobop: How digitization of temporary work can enhance human capital in Africa
Source: African Development Bank Group Africa urgently needs to unlock the full potential of its human capital in order to drive economic growth across the continent. This issue will be high on the agenda of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank, to be held from 26 to 30 May 2025 in Abidjan on […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Africa – Largest number ever of around 200 Japanese companies to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Business Expo & Conference
SOURCE: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Seeking opportunities in African markets with diverse business contents TOKYO, Japan, May 13, 2025 – Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO; Chairman and CEO: ISHIGURO Norihiko; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) (www.JETRO.go.jp) is pleased to announce that it will host the TICAD Business Expo & Conference from 20 to 22 August 2025, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: STATEMENT: CanREA eager to work with new federal Cabinet to advance wind energy, solar energy and energy storage
Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: STATEMENT: CanREA eager to work with new federal Cabinet to advance wind energy, solar energy and energy storage CanREA ready to help Canada’s newly appointed Ministers deliver on key election promises that will advance clean-energy initiatives nationwide. Ottawa, Ontario, May 13, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates Canada’s new […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Socio-economic consequences of the new ‘EU ETS 2’ emissions-trading system – E-000578/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission and the Member States are working towards the timely implementation of the new Emissions Trading System for buildings, road transport and additional sectors (ETS2), which was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council in 2023. This includes regular technical level discussions and exchanges at the political level with all […]
MIL-OSI Europe: EIB takes part in World Circular Economy Forum 2025 in Brazil to foster competitiveness and sustainable growth
Source: European Investment Bank EIB to participate in more than 10 sessions at WCEF 2025 from 13-16 May 2025 to discuss circular economy advances EIB financing for circular economy grows to record €1.4 billion in 2024 EIB lending to circular economy projects amounts to €5.1 billion over the past five years The European Investment Bank […]
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Finance Committee Advances CBP Commissioner Nomination
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today advanced the nomination of Rodney Scott to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner by a vote of 14-13. Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the statement below: “Mr. Scott’s decades of service and […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese, Brazilian central banks sign MOU to enhance financial strategic cooperation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese, Brazilian central banks sign MOU to enhance financial strategic cooperation BEIJING, May 13 — The central banks of China and Brazil on Tuesday inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on financial strategic cooperation, according to the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). The PBOC said that […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senate and House Republicans Make Strides to Repeal Over a Dozen Biden-Era Regulations to Advance Trump’s America First Agenda
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – In a seismic victory for President Trump’s America First Agenda, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today released the following statement on Senate and House Republicans’ efforts to reverse over a dozen of Joe Biden’s nonsensical regulations using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) – a legislative tool allowing Congress to strike down federal […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Brat to business: Gen Z and Millennials turn bold ideas into business start-ups – CBA
Source: COmmonwealth Bank of Australia – CBA New data shows Millennials and Gen Z continue to be the driving force behind new business in Australia, as CommBank shows support for young entrepreneurs through its sponsorship of AFC Australian Fashion Week. New CommBank research shows that Millennials and Gen Z business owners continue to drive Australian […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Apōpō Congress: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. It’s great to be here – in spirit – at the 2025 Apōpō Congress.I am a fierce proponent of asset management, and I also enjoy the Te Pae Convention Centre, so it’s a shame I can’t be there with you all in person. I’d like to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “We need to be honest about the fact that we’ve done asset management poorly in the public sector for decades. We rank fourth to last in the OECD […]
MIL-Evening Report: In Indonesia, Albanese has a chance to reset a relationship held back by anxiety and misperceptions
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hangga Fathana, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wasted little time taking his first overseas trip since Labor won a historic victory in Australia’s federal election. He’ll head to Indonesia today to meet the country’s new president, Prabowo […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy On Trump’s Middle East Trip: This Isn’t America First. This Is Trump First. It’s A National Security Disaster And A Moral Abomination.
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy [embedded content] WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to deliver a blistering condemnation of President Trump’s foreign policy corruption, highlighting his use of the office to enrich himself while putting U.S. national security at risk. Murphy […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Condemns GOP’s Cruel Proposal to Kick Millions Off Medicaid: ‘You’re Going to Make All Those People Go to An Emergency Room?’
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.13.25 Cantwell Condemns GOP’s Cruel Proposal to Kick Millions Off Medicaid: ‘You’re Going to Make All Those People Go to An Emergency Room?’ GOP proposal would cancel health coverage and drive-up co-pays for hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi unveils roadmap for deepening cooperation with LAC countries
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, […]
MIL-OSI: Mountain America Credit Union Continues Expansion in Arizona With New Queen Creek Location
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PHOENIX, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mountain America Credit Union is celebrating the grand opening of its newest branch in Queen Creek, Arizona. The new location at 150 W. Combs Road, Queen Creek, Arizona, will host festivities on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Media Snippet accompanying […]
Markets decline over 1% on profit booking after record rally
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian stock markets declined on Tuesday as investors opted to book profits following a sharp rally in the previous session. Concerns over the progress of US-China trade talks also contributed to the cautious sentiment, pulling down the benchmark indices after their best performance in over […]
MIL-OSI: Freehold Royalties Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold or the Company) (TSX:FRU) announces first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights $91 million in revenue; $68 million in funds from operations ($0.42/share) (1)(3); $44 million in dividends paid ($0.27/share)(2); 10,635 bbls/d of […]
MIL-OSI: Peyto Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) (“Peyto” or the “Company”) is pleased to report operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Q1 2025 Highlights: Peyto reported $225.2 million in funds from operations1,2 (“FFO”), or $1.12/diluted share, and generated $120.2 million of […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Benin: African Development Bank and Bank of Africa Benin sign €15 million guarantee facility to improve trade finance and support businesses
Source: African Development Bank Group On Monday 12 May in Cotonou, the African Development Bank and the Bank of Africa Benin (BOA-Benin) signed a €15 million guarantee agreement to strengthen the Bank of Africa’s trade finance activities in Benin and support Beninese businesses. MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI Submissions: Africa – Largest number ever of around 200 Japanese companies to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Business Expo & Conference
SOURCE: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Seeking opportunities in African markets with diverse business contents TOKYO, Japan, May 13, 2025 – Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO; Chairman and CEO: ISHIGURO Norihiko; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) (www.JETRO.go.jp) is pleased to announce that it will host the TICAD Business Expo & Conference from 20 to 22 August 2025, […]
MIL-OSI: Condor Announces 2025 First Quarter Results and Purchase of Its First LNG Facility
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Condor Energies Inc. (“Condor” or the “Company”) (TSX:CDR), a Canadian based, internationally focused energy transition company focused on Central Asia is pleased to announce the release of its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, together with […]
MIL-OSI: Carbon Streaming Announces Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. All figures are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Carbon Streaming Chief Executive Officer Marin […]
MIL-OSI: TWFG Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — – Total Revenues increased 16.6% for the quarter over the prior year period to $53.8 million –– Total Written Premium increased 15.5% for the quarter over the prior year period to $371.0 million –– Organic Revenue Growth Rate* of 14.3% for the quarter […]
MIL-OSI USA: Booker, Warren, Nadler Press Pepsi on Potentially Illegal Price Discrimination Against Small, Independently-Owned Grocery Stores
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY), wrote to Ramon Laguarta, CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. (Pepsi) demanding an explanation for the company’s potentially illegal price discrimination against small and independent […]
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz: No President Should Take $400 Million Gift From A Foreign Country
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today took to the Senate floor to condemn a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, that President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz, Coons Lead Group Of 27 Senators In Introducing Resolution To Condemn $400 Million Airplane Gift To Trump From Qatar
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced a resolution in the Senate condemning a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: On CNN News Central this Morning, Shaheen Discusses Trump’s Trip to the Middle East, Slams Plan to Accept Luxury Qatari Plane as Air Force One
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen Published: 05.13.2025 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined CNN News Central this morning to discuss President Trump’s trip to the Middle East this week and rebuke the President’s reported plans to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen, Collins, King Urge OPM to Process Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Civilian Hires to Address Shipyard Workforce Needs and Support U.S. National Security
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) are urging the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to process nearly 150 personnel that have received initial […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Apōpō Congress: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. It’s great to be here – in spirit – at the 2025 Apōpō Congress.I am a fierce proponent of asset management, and I also enjoy the Te Pae Convention Centre, so it’s a shame I can’t be there with you all in person. I’d like to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “We need to be honest about the fact that we’ve done asset management poorly in the public sector for decades. We rank fourth to last in the OECD […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Works to Counter Chinese Aggression in Indo-Pacific
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) Published: May 13, 2025 WASHINGTON – To keep Americans safe from the threat of increased Chinese aggression, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced a bill to strengthen the United States’ strategic partnerships with Pacific Island nations. The bipartisan Pacific Partnership Act would help […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Environment – Greenpeace slams Govt for failure to commit to protecting rivers
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is slamming the Government after Parliamentary Under-Secretary for RMA Reform, Simon Court, refused yesterday to commit to upholding Water Conservation Orders, which protect lakes and rivers. Speaking at the Environmental Defence Society’s annual conference, Simon Court refused to answer whether the Government would uphold existing Water Conservation Orders for rivers, as well […]
Pakistani official declared persona non grata, told to leave India within 24 hours
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Tuesday declared a Pakistani official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi as persona non grata and directed him to leave the country within 24 hours. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official was found to be involved in activities […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warner Joins Colleagues in Resolution to Condemn Trump’s $400 Million Airplane Gift from Qatar
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Commonwealth of Virginia Mark R Warner WASHINGTON — Today, Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 26 of his colleagues in introducing a resolution to condemn the gift of a luxury airplane, valued at $400 million, President Donald Trump announced […]
MIL-OSI USA: Strickland, Salazar Reintroduce Bipartisan Effort to Eliminate 90-Day State Residency Requirement for Military Spouses Applying for Citizenship
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Washington, D.C. – Today, following Military Spouse Appreciation Day, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) reintroduced the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, a bipartisan effort to eliminate the 90-day state residency requirement for spouses of servicemembers on active duty who apply for […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1400 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Second week in May as part of Operation Take Back America
Source: United States Attorneys General Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from perpetrators of violent crime. Operation […]
MIL-OSI USA: Graham Arrives in Turkey
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today arrived in Turkey. Senator Graham traveled to the nation to meet with Turkish and U.S. officials to assess the situation in Syria. “I have traveled to Turkey this week for the express purpose of assessing […]
MIL-OSI Security: Security News: U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1400 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Second week in May as part of Operation Take Back America
Source: United States Department of Justice 2 Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from perpetrators of violent […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn Introduces Mission to MARS Act
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Mission to Modernize Astronautic Resources for Space (MARS) Act, which would improve and modernize Johnson Space Center’s (JSC) infrastructure to prepare National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for human missions to the moon and […]
MIL-Evening Report: From GPS to weather forecasts: the hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellites
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cassandra Steer, Chair, Australian Centre for Space Governance, Australian National University Japan Meteorological Agency via Wikimedia You have probably used space at least 20 times today. Satellites let you buy a coffee with your phone, book a rideshare, navigate your way to meet someone, and check the […]
MIL-OSI USA: “Just Follow the Science,” King Gains Agreement from Army Corps of Engineers Nominee in Discussion of Climate Resiliency
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Angus King questioned an administration nominee on his willingness to follow the science in the face of increasingly occurring and violent weather events. In his questioning of Mr. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reconciliation Recommendations of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Source: US Congressional Budget Office Legislation Summary H. Con. Res. 14, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, instructed the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to recommend legislative changes that would decrease deficits by a specific amount over the 2025-2034 period. As part of the reconciliation process, the House Committee on […]
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(U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Musician Third Class Dennis White, United States Navy)
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) May 13, 2025 | Press Releases View the Video Here.SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment of the Veterans History Project Series, featuring Musician Third Class Dennis White, United States Navy. A lifelong musician and the recipient of the John […]
MIL-OSI Video: Classic Arrival of No Mercy
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— AH-64 Apache helicopters from 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment “Expect No Mercy” fly to La. to provide aviation support during the @101stAASLTDIV’s rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center. For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov ————— Keep up with the Department of Defense […]
Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Brecheen and Congressman Roy Introduce Energy Freedom Act to End Biden’s Trillion-Dollar “Green New Deal” Tax Subsidies with Senator Mike Lee
Source: US Congressman Josh Brecheen (2nd District) Congressman Brecheen and Congressman Roy Introduce Energy Freedom Act to End Biden’s Trillion-Dollar “Green New Deal” Tax Subsidies with Senator Mike Lee Washington, May 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen and Congressman Chip Roy introduced the Energy Freedom Act. This legislation would repeal the more than […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Community Energy Generation Growth Fund opens
Source: Scottish Government £8 million for community renewable projects. Communities across Scotland seeking to set up renewable energy generation projects can bid for support from an £8 million government fund which has reopened for applications. The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund supports local communities to install wind turbines and solar panels or develop other types […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Great British Energy funding boost for Scottish communities
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Great British Energy funding boost for Scottish communities £4m Great British Energy funding scheme to target clean energy projects in Scottish communities. Community-owned energy projects in Scotland to get access to funding from Great British Energy new investment will help communities install clean power projects to cut […]
MIL-OSI USA: Burlison and Grothman Announce Hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act’s Harm to American Energy and Medicine
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Eric Burlison (R-Missouri 7th District) WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) and Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) announced a joint hearing on “Mandates, Meddling, and Mismanagement: The IRA’s Threat to Energy and Medicine.” This […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Africa – Morocco’s Ambassador Visits Edinburgh to Spark Energy and Agriculture Partnerships
SOURCE: Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) The Ambassador’s visit will include meetings with key stakeholders from government, industry and academia, as well as a number of roundtables and site visits with Scottish businesses eager to explore opportunities in Morocco ABERDEEN, Scotland, May 13, 2025 – The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) is delighted to […]
MIL-OSI Economics: STATEMENT: CanREA eager to work with new federal Cabinet to advance wind energy, solar energy and energy storage
Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: STATEMENT: CanREA eager to work with new federal Cabinet to advance wind energy, solar energy and energy storage CanREA ready to help Canada’s newly appointed Ministers deliver on key election promises that will advance clean-energy initiatives nationwide. Ottawa, Ontario, May 13, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates Canada’s new […]
MIL-OSI USA: CLARKE SLAMS GOP’S ATTEMPT TO SLASH MEDICAID IN ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke (9th District of New York) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke delivered the following remarks at the Committee on Energy and Commerce Full Committee Reconciliation Markup: “I would like to begin by […]
MIL-OSI: Gevo Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Quarterly Revenue Increased $25 Million Compared to First Quarter of 2024 Due to Strategic Growth Initiatives Further Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA1Growth is Expected in 2025 Gevo to Host Conference Call Today at 4:30 p.m. ET ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) (“Gevo”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” […]
MIL-OSI Global: Trump moves to gut low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Conor Harrison, Associate Professor of Economic Geography, University of South Carolina Cities like Houston get high humidity in addition to the heat, making summer almost unbearable without cooling. Brandon Bell/Getty Images The U.S. is headed into what forecasters expect to be one of the hottest summers on record, […]
MIL-OSI: Global Clean Energy, Inc. Launches Cogeneration Division and Enters Strategic Agreement with Axiom Energy and SolydEra
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Clean Energy, Inc. (OTC PINK: GCEI) today announced the formation of its Cogeneration Division, marking a significant milestone in its mission to deliver efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy solutions through its MicroUtility model. Cogeneration, or Combined Heat and Power (CHP), is a highly efficient […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds – P10_TA(2025)0077 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, – having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section III – Commission, – having regard to its decisions on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budgets of the executive agencies for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Councilman Chris Hinds to Join DeGette at Energy & Commerce Committee Markup of Republican Attack on Medicaid
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (First District of Colorado) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) announced that Denver City Councilman Chris Hinds will be joining her at the Energy & Commerce Committee markup of House Republicans’ bill that would kick at least 13.7 million Americans off their health […]
MIL-OSI Security: IAEA Launches SMR School as Africa Looks to Nuclear Energy
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA A fraction the size of large reactors, SMRs are under development around the world, with China and Russia having already deployed their first units. With lower upfront costs and flexibility to work in tandem with renewables such as solar and wind, SMRs are expected to make nuclear power […]
MIL-OSI USA: 15 Years and Counting: A Unique Solution for Transportation Data Sharing
Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory Transportation Secure Data Center Is Growing Its Data Offerings The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Transportation Secure Data Center features data from more than 19 million miles of in-vehicle and wearable GPS data, more than 26 million miles of data from household travel diaries, and more than 515,000 transit trips […]
MIL-OSI USA: CFTC’s Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee to Meet May 28
Source: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission WASHINGTON, D.C. — CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger, sponsor of the Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee, today announced that the EEMAC will hold a virtual public meeting Wednesday, May 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT. Members of the public may also attend the meeting. At this meeting, the EEMAC […]
MIL-OSI: Mexco Energy Corporation Declares Dividend on Common Shares
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MIDLAND, TX, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mexco Energy Corporation (NYSE American: MXC) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular annual cash dividend of $0.10 per common share. The dividend is payable June 16, 2025 to the stockholders of record at the close of business on June 2, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Mauritania’s Gas Future Will Take Center Stage in Exclusive Fireside Chat at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: PARIS, France, May 13, 2025/APO Group/ — The Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris is set to host a pivotal session – In Conversation with Mauritania – featuring a fireside chat with Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Petroleum and Energy of Mauritania. This exclusive […]
MIL-OSI Africa: African Ministers to Tackle Energy Investment Gap at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: PARIS, France, May 13, 2025/APO Group/ — At Invest in African Energy 2025, a high-level ministerial panel will bring together energy ministers from Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe to examine the capital requirements and strategic partnerships needed to bring Africa’s next […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Letter to House AI and Energy Working Group Recommending Permitting Process Reform
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Letter to House AI and Energy Working Group Recommending Permitting Process Reform May 12, 2025 Letter to House AI and Energy Working Group Recommending Permitting Process Reform Dear Representative Fedorchak: The undersigned organizations are pleased to provide our views in response to your AI and Energy Working Group’s […]
MIL-OSI: OMS Energy Technologies Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OMS Energy Technologies Inc. (“OMS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OMSE), a growth-oriented manufacturer of surface wellhead systems and oil country tubular goods for the oil and gas industry, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 3,703,704 ordinary shares, par value […]
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Hooning incident at Bruny Island
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Hooning incident at Bruny Island Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – 10:37 am. A Kingston man responsible for burnouts in the gravel car park of the Bruny Island hotel will be prosecuted for hooning offences and driving without a licence.Tasmania Police used CCTV footage to help identify the driver […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Trail bike riders intercepted during targeted operation in Launceston
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Trail bike riders intercepted during targeted operation in Launceston Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – 10:31 am. Police intercepted six trail bike riders during a targeted operation in Launceston on Saturday.Members of Launceston Police and Road Policing Services conducted the operation in bushland across several northern suburbs of Launceston, […]
MIL-OSI Security: Sheet Harbour — Missing person: Help the RCMP find Robert Fleet
Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Robert James Fleet, who was last seen on May 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in Watt Section. Fleet is described as 6-foot-1, 229lbs, hazel eyes, and short curly/white hair. He is likely wearing blue jeans, a blue t-shirt, and a hoodie. He is believed to be […]
MIL-OSI USA: REP. HILL’S BILL TO PRESERVE MORE OF ARKANSAS’S NATURAL BEAUTY PASSES THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill’s (AR-02) bill, H.R. 1612, the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act, to expand the Flatside Wilderness Area in central Arkansas by approximately 2,200 acres, passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote. Rep. Hill’s bill designates an additional 2,200 […]
MIL-OSI USA: House GOP Honors America’s Fallen Police Officers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — In honor of National Police Week, Speaker Johnson hosted a candlelight vigil in the U.S. Capitol today to pay tribute to fallen police officers and commemorate their service to our nation. Speaker Johnson was joined by families of fallen officers and members of the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Supports Resolution Thanking and Honoring Police and Law Enforcement Officers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during National Police Week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for a congressional resolution recognizing the invaluable contributions that Iowa police and law enforcement officers make to our communities. “Our police and law enforcement officers put their lives on the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall and Rep. Nehls Reintroduce Bill to Support Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today reintroduced the Justice for Angel Families Act, legislation that would amend the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) to expand financial coverage for Angel Families – the immediate relatives of victims killed by illegal aliens, including in drunk driving accidents. This […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz: No President Should Take $400 Million Gift From A Foreign Country
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today took to the Senate floor to condemn a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, that President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz, Coons Lead Group Of 27 Senators In Introducing Resolution To Condemn $400 Million Airplane Gift To Trump From Qatar
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced a resolution in the Senate condemning a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: On CNN News Central this Morning, Shaheen Discusses Trump’s Trip to the Middle East, Slams Plan to Accept Luxury Qatari Plane as Air Force One
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen Published: 05.13.2025 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined CNN News Central this morning to discuss President Trump’s trip to the Middle East this week and rebuke the President’s reported plans to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen, Collins, King Urge OPM to Process Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Civilian Hires to Address Shipyard Workforce Needs and Support U.S. National Security
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) are urging the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to process nearly 150 personnel that have received initial […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Apōpō Congress: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. It’s great to be here – in spirit – at the 2025 Apōpō Congress.I am a fierce proponent of asset management, and I also enjoy the Te Pae Convention Centre, so it’s a shame I can’t be there with you all in person. I’d like to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “We need to be honest about the fact that we’ve done asset management poorly in the public sector for decades. We rank fourth to last in the OECD […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Tariffs on All Fronts: President Trump Lacks the Authority to Impose Tariffs
Source: US State of California Department of Justice Files brief in support of states rocked by tariffs across the country OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in Oregon v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump’s illegal imposition of so called “emergency” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Works to Counter Chinese Aggression in Indo-Pacific
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) Published: May 13, 2025 WASHINGTON – To keep Americans safe from the threat of increased Chinese aggression, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced a bill to strengthen the United States’ strategic partnerships with Pacific Island nations. The bipartisan Pacific Partnership Act would help […]
Pakistani official declared persona non grata, told to leave India within 24 hours
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Tuesday declared a Pakistani official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi as persona non grata and directed him to leave the country within 24 hours. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official was found to be involved in activities […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warner Joins Colleagues in Resolution to Condemn Trump’s $400 Million Airplane Gift from Qatar
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Commonwealth of Virginia Mark R Warner WASHINGTON — Today, Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 26 of his colleagues in introducing a resolution to condemn the gift of a luxury airplane, valued at $400 million, President Donald Trump announced […]
MIL-OSI: Carbon Streaming Announces Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. All figures are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Carbon Streaming Chief Executive Officer Marin […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force Arrests 14-Year-Old Wanted in Bronx Shooting
Source: US Marshals Service New York, NY – Deputies and Task Force Officers from the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force today apprehended a juvenile suspect wanted for fatally shooting a 16-year-old girl in the Bronx Monday. The NY/NJ RFTF adopted the case today. Deputy U.S. Marshals of the Southern District of New York, […]
MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Restore Justice: 205 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in FBI-Led Nationwide Crackdown, Including Two in the Southern District of Georgia
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b) May 12, 2025 – Today, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators. The operation resulted in the rescue of 115 children and the arrests of 205 child sexual abuse offenders […]
Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Green Budget for a country worth fighting for
Source: Green Party The Green Budget shows how much better our lives could be under a Green Government, instead of one dominated by corporate greed. “This is a Budget for a country that belongs to and works for New Zealanders,” says Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “We believe in fairness and common sense. A Green […]
MIL-OSI USA: Representative Peters, Food Providers Urge Congress to Support USDA Funds that Feed Hungry Americans
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) San Diego, CA – Yesterday, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) and local leaders opposed proposed cuts to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food assistance programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools […]
MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Supports Resolution Thanking and Honoring Police and Law Enforcement Officers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during National Police Week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for a congressional resolution recognizing the invaluable contributions that Iowa police and law enforcement officers make to our communities. “Our police and law enforcement officers put their lives on the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Brecheen and Congressman Roy Introduce Energy Freedom Act to End Biden’s Trillion-Dollar “Green New Deal” Tax Subsidies with Senator Mike Lee
Source: US Congressman Josh Brecheen (2nd District) Congressman Brecheen and Congressman Roy Introduce Energy Freedom Act to End Biden’s Trillion-Dollar “Green New Deal” Tax Subsidies with Senator Mike Lee Washington, May 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen and Congressman Chip Roy introduced the Energy Freedom Act. This legislation would repeal the more than […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall and Rep. Nehls Reintroduce Bill to Support Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today reintroduced the Justice for Angel Families Act, legislation that would amend the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) to expand financial coverage for Angel Families – the immediate relatives of victims killed by illegal aliens, including in drunk driving accidents. This […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senate and House Republicans Make Strides to Repeal Over a Dozen Biden-Era Regulations to Advance Trump’s America First Agenda
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – In a seismic victory for President Trump’s America First Agenda, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today released the following statement on Senate and House Republicans’ efforts to reverse over a dozen of Joe Biden’s nonsensical regulations using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) – a legislative tool allowing Congress to strike down federal […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz: No President Should Take $400 Million Gift From A Foreign Country
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today took to the Senate floor to condemn a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, that President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz, Coons Lead Group Of 27 Senators In Introducing Resolution To Condemn $400 Million Airplane Gift To Trump From Qatar
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced a resolution in the Senate condemning a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Apōpō Congress: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. It’s great to be here – in spirit – at the 2025 Apōpō Congress.I am a fierce proponent of asset management, and I also enjoy the Te Pae Convention Centre, so it’s a shame I can’t be there with you all in person. I’d like to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “We need to be honest about the fact that we’ve done asset management poorly in the public sector for decades. We rank fourth to last in the OECD […]
MIL-Evening Report: In Indonesia, Albanese has a chance to reset a relationship held back by anxiety and misperceptions
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hangga Fathana, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wasted little time taking his first overseas trip since Labor won a historic victory in Australia’s federal election. He’ll head to Indonesia today to meet the country’s new president, Prabowo […]
MIL-OSI USA: Introducing House Roll Call Votes in the Congress.gov API
Source: US Global Legal Monitor The following is a guest post from Andrew Reiter, a legislative data specialist in the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. Andrew previously blogged about an Update on the Congress.gov API, Modernizing Congressional Data – Treaty Documents on Congress.gov, Modernizing Congressional Data – Senate Legislation and Amendments on Congress.gov, and Modernizing Congressional Data – House Legislation […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Community Energy Generation Growth Fund opens
Source: Scottish Government £8 million for community renewable projects. Communities across Scotland seeking to set up renewable energy generation projects can bid for support from an £8 million government fund which has reopened for applications. The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund supports local communities to install wind turbines and solar panels or develop other types […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy On Trump’s Middle East Trip: This Isn’t America First. This Is Trump First. It’s A National Security Disaster And A Moral Abomination.
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy [embedded content] WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to deliver a blistering condemnation of President Trump’s foreign policy corruption, highlighting his use of the office to enrich himself while putting U.S. national security at risk. Murphy […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Condemns GOP’s Cruel Proposal to Kick Millions Off Medicaid: ‘You’re Going to Make All Those People Go to An Emergency Room?’
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.13.25 Cantwell Condemns GOP’s Cruel Proposal to Kick Millions Off Medicaid: ‘You’re Going to Make All Those People Go to An Emergency Room?’ GOP proposal would cancel health coverage and drive-up co-pays for hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi unveils roadmap for deepening cooperation with LAC countries
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Environment – Greenpeace slams Govt for failure to commit to protecting rivers
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is slamming the Government after Parliamentary Under-Secretary for RMA Reform, Simon Court, refused yesterday to commit to upholding Water Conservation Orders, which protect lakes and rivers. Speaking at the Environmental Defence Society’s annual conference, Simon Court refused to answer whether the Government would uphold existing Water Conservation Orders for rivers, as well […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. new laws introduced today will increase homegrown sustainable aviation fuel, positioning the UK as a world leading destination […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tens of thousands more patients receiving crucial scans quicker
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Tens of thousands more patients receiving crucial scans quicker More people were seen faster for scans including endoscopies, ultrasounds, and MRIs Latest data shows 44,000 fewer people waited more than six weeks for diagnostic tests compared to last year Government drive to slash waiting times means patients are being […]
MIL-OSI USA: Burlison and Grothman Announce Hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act’s Harm to American Energy and Medicine
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Eric Burlison (R-Missouri 7th District) WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) and Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) announced a joint hearing on “Mandates, Meddling, and Mismanagement: The IRA’s Threat to Energy and Medicine.” This […]
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Hooning incident at Bruny Island
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Hooning incident at Bruny Island Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – 10:37 am. A Kingston man responsible for burnouts in the gravel car park of the Bruny Island hotel will be prosecuted for hooning offences and driving without a licence.Tasmania Police used CCTV footage to help identify the driver […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Trail bike riders intercepted during targeted operation in Launceston
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Trail bike riders intercepted during targeted operation in Launceston Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – 10:31 am. Police intercepted six trail bike riders during a targeted operation in Launceston on Saturday.Members of Launceston Police and Road Policing Services conducted the operation in bushland across several northern suburbs of Launceston, […]
MIL-OSI Security: Sheet Harbour — Missing person: Help the RCMP find Robert Fleet
Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Robert James Fleet, who was last seen on May 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in Watt Section. Fleet is described as 6-foot-1, 229lbs, hazel eyes, and short curly/white hair. He is likely wearing blue jeans, a blue t-shirt, and a hoodie. He is believed to be […]
MIL-OSI USA: REP. HILL’S BILL TO PRESERVE MORE OF ARKANSAS’S NATURAL BEAUTY PASSES THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill’s (AR-02) bill, H.R. 1612, the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act, to expand the Flatside Wilderness Area in central Arkansas by approximately 2,200 acres, passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote. Rep. Hill’s bill designates an additional 2,200 […]
MIL-OSI USA: House GOP Honors America’s Fallen Police Officers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — In honor of National Police Week, Speaker Johnson hosted a candlelight vigil in the U.S. Capitol today to pay tribute to fallen police officers and commemorate their service to our nation. Speaker Johnson was joined by families of fallen officers and members of the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Supports Resolution Thanking and Honoring Police and Law Enforcement Officers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during National Police Week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for a congressional resolution recognizing the invaluable contributions that Iowa police and law enforcement officers make to our communities. “Our police and law enforcement officers put their lives on the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall and Rep. Nehls Reintroduce Bill to Support Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today reintroduced the Justice for Angel Families Act, legislation that would amend the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) to expand financial coverage for Angel Families – the immediate relatives of victims killed by illegal aliens, including in drunk driving accidents. This […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senate and House Republicans Make Strides to Repeal Over a Dozen Biden-Era Regulations to Advance Trump’s America First Agenda
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – In a seismic victory for President Trump’s America First Agenda, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today released the following statement on Senate and House Republicans’ efforts to reverse over a dozen of Joe Biden’s nonsensical regulations using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) – a legislative tool allowing Congress to strike down federal […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Tariffs on All Fronts: President Trump Lacks the Authority to Impose Tariffs
Source: US State of California Department of Justice Files brief in support of states rocked by tariffs across the country OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in Oregon v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump’s illegal imposition of so called “emergency” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic […]
MIL-OSI USA: Introducing House Roll Call Votes in the Congress.gov API
Source: US Global Legal Monitor The following is a guest post from Andrew Reiter, a legislative data specialist in the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. Andrew previously blogged about an Update on the Congress.gov API, Modernizing Congressional Data – Treaty Documents on Congress.gov, Modernizing Congressional Data – Senate Legislation and Amendments on Congress.gov, and Modernizing Congressional Data – House Legislation […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New bait to control feral cats shows promise
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 14 May 2025 Feral cats are widespread in New Zealand and have a major impact on our unique native wildlife (such as birds, lizards and bats), as well as spreading diseases like toxoplasmosis. Currently there are limited methods to control feral cats over the large areas […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal Crash – Palmerston
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Detectives from the Major Crash Unit are currently investigating a fatal crash in Palmerston this morning. Around 5:10am, police received reports that a Nissan X-trail carrying 3 people had collided with a Toyota Corolla carrying one person on Kirkland Road, Durack. Emergency services attended the scene and a […]
MIL-OSI: Carbon Streaming Announces Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. All figures are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Carbon Streaming Chief Executive Officer Marin […]
MIL-OSI: Magnetic North Acquisition Corp. Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement of Up to CDN$500,000
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) **Not for distribution to United States Newswire Services or release publication, distribution or dissemination, directly or indirectly, in the United States. Any failure to comply with this restriction may constitute a violation of U.S. Securities Laws** CALGARY, Alberta and TORONTO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnetic North Acquisition Corp. (TSXV: MNC) […]
MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Restore Justice: 205 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in FBI-Led Nationwide Crackdown, Including Two in the Southern District of Georgia
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b) May 12, 2025 – Today, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators. The operation resulted in the rescue of 115 children and the arrests of 205 child sexual abuse offenders […]
MIL-OSI Security: Gloucester Police Officer Charged with Child Pornography Offense
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b) BOSTON – A police officer with the Gloucester Police Department has been charged with receipt of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Alexander Aiello, 34, of Gloucester, was charged with one count of receipt of child pornography. Aiello will appear in federal court in Boston […]
MIL-OSI Security: ICYMI-Deputy Secretary Edgar: “An Illegal Immigrant Killed Two Teenagers In My Community. Under The Trump Administration, He Will Face Justice”
Source: US Department of Homeland Security ICYMI-Deputy Secretary Edgar: “An Illegal Immigrant Killed Two Teenagers In My Community. Under The Trump Administration, He Will Face Justice” Oscar Ortega-Anguiano is set to be released from prison after serving just three-and-a-half years of his 10-year sentence for the killing of Anya Varfolomeev and Nikolay Osokin WASHINGTON – […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kean Launches Second Annual Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes Initiative during National Police Week
Source: US Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) Contact: Riley Pingree (May 13, 2025) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) launched his second annual Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes initiative in conjunction with the start of National Police Week (May 11–17, 2025). This initiative recognizes exceptional law enforcement officers serving communities across New Jersey’s 7th Congressional […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ezell, Nehls, Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting America’s Law Enforcement Professionals
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Ezell (Mississippi 4th District) Congressmen Mike Ezell (MS-04), Troy Nehls (TX-22), and John Rutherford (FL-05) have introduced a bipartisan concurrent resolution in the House expressing strong support for America’s law enforcement professionals. Original co-sponsors of the resolution are representatives Barry Moore (AL-01), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Nicole Malliotakis […]
MIL-OSI: Westport Fuel Systems Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“Westport“) (TSX:WPRT / Nasdaq:WPRT) reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided an update on operations. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. “We continue to make significant strides in transforming Westport and […]
Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Hooning incident at Bruny Island
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Hooning incident at Bruny Island Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – 10:37 am. A Kingston man responsible for burnouts in the gravel car park of the Bruny Island hotel will be prosecuted for hooning offences and driving without a licence.Tasmania Police used CCTV footage to help identify the driver […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Trail bike riders intercepted during targeted operation in Launceston
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Trail bike riders intercepted during targeted operation in Launceston Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – 10:31 am. Police intercepted six trail bike riders during a targeted operation in Launceston on Saturday.Members of Launceston Police and Road Policing Services conducted the operation in bushland across several northern suburbs of Launceston, […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Brat to business: Gen Z and Millennials turn bold ideas into business start-ups – CBA
Source: COmmonwealth Bank of Australia – CBA New data shows Millennials and Gen Z continue to be the driving force behind new business in Australia, as CommBank shows support for young entrepreneurs through its sponsorship of AFC Australian Fashion Week. New CommBank research shows that Millennials and Gen Z business owners continue to drive Australian […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal Crash – Palmerston
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Detectives from the Major Crash Unit are currently investigating a fatal crash in Palmerston this morning. Around 5:10am, police received reports that a Nissan X-trail carrying 3 people had collided with a Toyota Corolla carrying one person on Kirkland Road, Durack. Emergency services attended the scene and a […]
MIL-OSI Australia: New generation of skin substitutes give hope to severe burns patients
Source: 14 May 2025 A dermal matrix – one of the latest advancements to regenerate skin after severe burns. Severe burns remain one of the most challenging injuries to treat, causing high disease and death rates worldwide, but Australian researchers have flagged some promising new approaches that could save lives and dramatically improve patient recovery. […]
MIL-Evening Report: From GPS to weather forecasts: the hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellites
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cassandra Steer, Chair, Australian Centre for Space Governance, Australian National University Japan Meteorological Agency via Wikimedia You have probably used space at least 20 times today. Satellites let you buy a coffee with your phone, book a rideshare, navigate your way to meet someone, and check the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Back into the closet: Is aged care failing LGBTI+ people?
Source: 14 May 2025 Many older LGBTI+ people feel pressure to ‘straighten up’ and ‘blend in’, concealing their identities to feel safe in aged care facilities, say researchers at the University of South Australia. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Using a blue inhaler alone is not enough to manage your asthma
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Hughes, Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, University of Sydney New Africa/Shutterstock Inhalers have been key to asthma management since the 1950s. The most common, salbutamol, comes in a familiar blue-coloured inhaler (or “puffer”). This kind of “rescue inhaler” brings quick relief from asthma symptoms. You may know […]
MIL-OSI USA: C is for Commencement
Source: US State of Connecticut The University of Connecticut awarded 524 doctoral degrees on Monday, May 12 at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in the conclusion to three days of commencement ceremonies at Storrs. The doctorate recipients might have been well past their Sesame Street phase, but the letter of the day was […]
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(ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Congratulates FL-17 Students Appointed to U.S. Military Academies)
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) May 13, 2025 | Press Releases SARASOTA — In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) on Friday congratulated nine students from Florida’s 17th Congressional District who have received appointments to U.S. Service Academies following his nomination process in December.“These exceptional young men […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping congratulates E. Albanese on re-election as Australian Prime Minister
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 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday congratulated Anthony Albanese on his re-election as Australian prime minister. Xi Jinping said that over the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Free energy saving advice for renters
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Free home energy visits provide advice to renters on how they can save money on their energy bills. With winter approaching, it’s the perfect time to make your home more comfortable without increasing your energy bills. Canberra renters can book a free in-home energy visit through the ACT Government’s […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: FJCU President Prof. Francis Yi-Chen Lan Pays Courtesy Visit to Director General Wu
Source: Republic of China Taiwan Fu Jen Catholic University President Prof. Francis Yi-Chen Lan – a true pride of the Taiwanese community in Sydney – visited the city and paid a return call on Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu.President Lan shared highlights from his first year at FJCU and outlined a bold roadmap for the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Temporary closures of national park campgrounds on Sunshine Coast
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 13 May 2025 Campgrounds within Imbil State Forest and Conondale National Park (Charlie Moreland and Booloumba 4 respectively) will be temporarily closed until approximately 4 June 2025. Extreme wet weather, amplified by three consecutive long weekends bringing extra foot traffic, has caused substantial damage to camping areas and nearby roads. During […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Dog-friendly food spots to visit in Canberra
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Edgar’s Inn is the perfect spot for you and your dog. In Brief: Canberra has lots of dog-friendly food venues. This article lists cafés in Canberra that welcome dogs. Love to dine out but feel guilty leaving the pooch at home? We’ve rounded up some great dog-friendly food […]
MIL-Evening Report: Sussan Ley makes history, but faces unprecedented levels of difficulty
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Kenny, Professor, Australian Studies Institute, Australian National University As if by visual metaphor, Sussan Ley’s task seemed both obvious and impossible in her first press conference as the new Liberal leader. Three years ago this month, Ley had done something uncannily similar to what Ted O’Brien […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Media release: NT Budget reinforces critical role of gas in Territory’s economic growth – Australian Energy Producers
Source: Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Headline: Media release: NT Budget reinforces critical role of gas in Territory’s economic growth – Australian Energy Producers Today’s Northern Territory Budget confirms the critical role of natural gas in powering the Territory’s economy and delivering long-term energy security. Australian Energy Producers NT Director David Slama said it […]
MIL-OSI USA: 29 DEMOCRATS URGE PRESIDENT TRUMP TO CALL ON NETANYAHU TO ADDRESS HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN GAZA
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL) WASHINGTON – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of Abraham Accords Caucus, led 27 fellow House Democrats on a letter to President Trump urging him to call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately restore the flow […]
MIL-OSI China: Australian PM Albanese, ministers sworn in following election victory
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his ministers have been sworn in after the Labor Party won a second term in power at the federal election. Albanese, his Cabinet, outer ministry and assistant ministers were officially sworn in to their roles by Governor-General Sam Mostyn, the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Arrests – Robbery – Alice Springs
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Strike Force Viper and Dog Operations have arrested two male youths involved in a robbery in Alice Springs CBD today. Around 12:30pm, police received a report that a female had been robbed while parked in her vehicle on Gregory Terrace. It is alleged the two male youths approached […]
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Green Budget for a country worth fighting for
Source: Green Party The Green Budget shows how much better our lives could be under a Green Government, instead of one dominated by corporate greed. “This is a Budget for a country that belongs to and works for New Zealanders,” says Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “We believe in fairness and common sense. A Green […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Green Budget: Early Childhood Education for Everyone
Source: Green Party The Green Party has unveiled its new plan to make Early Childhood Education (ECE) free. “This is about making ECE for everyone,” says Green Party co-leader, Marama Davidson. “Every child deserves the best possible start in life. However, ECE costs are a huge stress and barrier for many families. “Families in Aotearoa […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Free Youth events in Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Youth Week 2025 is happening between 19-23 May and as Porirua has one of the country’s youngest populations, it’s only right that there will be loads of activities for rangatahi. This year the nationwide theme of Youth Week is ‘Take Our Place – Whai Wāhitanga’. The theme was chosen by Aotearoa young […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Many hands help Porirua planting work
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City’s streamside planting programme is going from strength to strength, with the successful planting of hundreds of thousands of native plants since the initiative launched in 2021. This year the aim is to get 165,000 more plants in the ground to help filter sediment running into our waterways and encourage biodiversity […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Apōpō Congress: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. It’s great to be here – in spirit – at the 2025 Apōpō Congress.I am a fierce proponent of asset management, and I also enjoy the Te Pae Convention Centre, so it’s a shame I can’t be there with you all in person. I’d like to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “We need to be honest about the fact that we’ve done asset management poorly in the public sector for decades. We rank fourth to last in the OECD […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tiny Titans: Dung beetles take on big job in South Canterbury
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 14 May 2025 An army of beetles has been released into South Canterbury pastures with a unique call of duty. Over the next decade, hundreds of dung beetles will spend their days living in manure in a bid to clean […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: PSA welcomes alternative Green Budget which restores funding to the public service
Source: PSA The PSA is welcoming the Green Party alternative Budget which underlines the importance of properly funding the public service to support New Zealanders, in contrast to the Government’s destructive cuts. The Green Budget, released today, reinstates funding to the public service including areas the Government has sharply cut and underfunded – primary health care, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Environment – Greenpeace slams Govt for failure to commit to protecting rivers
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is slamming the Government after Parliamentary Under-Secretary for RMA Reform, Simon Court, refused yesterday to commit to upholding Water Conservation Orders, which protect lakes and rivers. Speaking at the Environmental Defence Society’s annual conference, Simon Court refused to answer whether the Government would uphold existing Water Conservation Orders for rivers, as well […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New bait to control feral cats shows promise
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 14 May 2025 Feral cats are widespread in New Zealand and have a major impact on our unique native wildlife (such as birds, lizards and bats), as well as spreading diseases like toxoplasmosis. Currently there are limited methods to control feral cats over the large areas […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealanders take 3 million overseas trips – Stats NZ media and information release: International travel: March 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealanders take 3 million overseas trips – 14 May 2025 – New Zealand residents arrived back from 3.01 million short-term overseas trips (of less than 12 months) in the March 2025 year, according to data released by Stats NZ today. March 2025 is the first annual period to exceed 3 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Electronic card transactions: April 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: April 2025 – 14 May 2025 – The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key factsAll figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. Values […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Net migration eases to under 30,000 – Stats NZ media and information release: International migration: March 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Net migration eases to under 30,000 – 14 May 2025 – New Zealand had a net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year, according to provisional estimates published by Stats NZ today. “The net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year was well down from a gain […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is moving swiftly to implement the most significant science reforms in three decades, with three new public research organisations to be formed by 1 July, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today.“These reforms are about unlocking the full potential of science to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Diversions in place following Bay of Plenty crash
Source: New Zealand Police Diversions are in place following a serious crash near the intersection of Hamurana Road and Tauranga Direct Road this morning. The crash, involving a truck and car, was reported to Police at 9.15am. One person is reported to have sustained critical injuries, and one person has serious injuries. The road is […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: RBNZ Stats Alert Business Expectations Survey: Launch of regular publication set for 21 May
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand RBNZ stats alert: 14 May 2025 – Kia ora koutou, On 21 May 2025 we will be launching the Tara-ā-Umanga Business Expectations Survey (BES), publishing results for the June quarter. Publication will be in advance of the 28 May Monetary Policy Statement, in line with the timing of our […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Watercare upgrades water network to support future growth in Pukekohe and Buckland
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Watercare has completed a $2m project to ultimately increase the capacity of the water network in Pukekohe and Buckland. Over the past two months crews installed two new bulk supply points on Pukekohe East Road which will allow more water to be distributed through […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline. While the risk posed to the public is low, the council is taking all necessary precautions and removing the material from affected beaches. The largest amounts […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Our Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance
Source: Download a PDF version of our Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance (PDF 191 KB)What is our Response Framework?The Response Framework describes how we manage educational delivery and performance where it needs to improve. It provides an overview of the types of responses the TEC uses to manage delivery and performance, and broad […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Truck broken down, SH2 Aongatete
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised of delays on State Highway 2, Aongatete after a truck broke down. Reports came in to Police around 8:15am, of the incident in the northbound lane about 500m north of Wright Road. There are no injuries but motorists are advised there is significant traffic build-up as a result, […]
Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: International coalition uncovers EUR 3 million online investment fraud
Source: Eurojust Using the method of cyber trading, the group was able to make considerable profits and defraud victims of their substantial savings. The criminals created a fake online trading platform that promised large profits in a short period of time. After initially transferring modest sums of money to the platform, victims are then persuaded […]
MIL-OSI Global: What to look out for from the music of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Samuel Murray, Lecturer in Music Management, University of Leeds I’m in Basel, Switzerland – host city of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – to present research about treatment of songwriters in the contest. While I’m here, I’ll be conducting field research and attending one of the shows. Here’s […]
MIL-OSI: BTCC Exchange Announces Proof of Reserves in April 2025, Demonstrating Powerful 161% Asset Backing for Security
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VILNIUS, Lithuania, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, has recently released its Proof of Reserves (PoR) report for April 2025, demonstrating a robust 161% total reserve ratio. This step marks a significant advancement in BTCC’s commitment to transparency and security of user funds. The PoR report […]
The endurance of the European Song Contest and its place in the hearts of so many countries provides the ‘ideal lens for analysing cultural identities, memory, and heritage’, says Dr BárbaraBarreiro León.
Source: University of Aberdeen Dr Bárbara Barreiro LeónThe endurance of the European Song Contest and its place in the hearts of so many countries provides the ‘ideal lens for analysing cultural identities, memory, and heritage’, says Dr BárbaraBarreiro León. The lecturer in Lecturer in Film & Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen is currently […]
MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Launches Helios Consensus to Power 10,000+ TPS and Smartphone Mining via Nova App
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new era in blockchain performance and accessibility is being ushered in by Bitcoin Solaris. At its core is Helios Consensus, a next-generation protocol architecture that delivers 10,000+ transactions per second, instant finality, and seamless smart contract functionality — all while enabling smartphone-based mining […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Last Month in the Field – April 2025
Source: Frontex In April 2025, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, demonstrated its broad commitment to keeping Europe’s borders secure through a range of impactful operations and collaborations. From cracking down on smugglers in Eastern Europe to saving lives at sea in the Mediterranean, and from embracing new border technologies to strengthening partnerships […]
MIL-OSI: LHV Group results in April 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) April was a month of excellent results and strong deposit growth for LHV. The consolidated loan portfolio of LHV Group grew by EUR 77 million, and the total amount of deposits increased by EUR 727 million in April. The volume of funds managed by LHV decreased by EUR 4 million over the […]
MIL-OSI: Coop Pank AS results for April 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Coop Pank’s financial results in April 2025: In April, number of the bank’s clients increased by 1,700 and number of active clients decreased by 100. By the end of the month number of clients reached 214,400 and number of active clients reached 101,600. Over the year, customer base has grown by 12%. […]
Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, inks arms deal with Saudi Arabia
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday secured a 600-billion-U.S. dollar investment commitment from Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and vowed to lift sanctions on Syria. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (R) meets with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Riyadh, Saudi […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz: No President Should Take $400 Million Gift From A Foreign Country
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today took to the Senate floor to condemn a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, that President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government of […]
MIL-OSI China: Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the […]
MIL-OSI China: China, Brazil issue joint statements
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 13 — China and Brazil on Tuesday issued a joint statement on strengthening the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet and jointly upholding multilateralism, and a joint statement on the Ukraine […]
MIL-OSI: Freehold Royalties Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold or the Company) (TSX:FRU) announces first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights $91 million in revenue; $68 million in funds from operations ($0.42/share) (1)(3); $44 million in dividends paid ($0.27/share)(2); 10,635 bbls/d of […]
MIL-OSI: Westport Fuel Systems Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“Westport“) (TSX:WPRT / Nasdaq:WPRT) reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided an update on operations. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. “We continue to make significant strides in transforming Westport and […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Minister welcomes Zelenskyy-Putin meeting to end fighting in Ukraine
Source: France-Diplomatie – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development Home Latest News Minister welcomes Zelenskyy-Putin meeting to end fighting in (…) Published on May 13, 2025 Statements to the press by M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, on the sidelines of his visit to Calvados department (Caen, May 12, 2025) Can you […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings – P10_TA(2025)0089 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament Texts adopted 296k 91k Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings 1. European Parliament decision of 7 May 2025 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2023 (2024/2031(DEC)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the final annual accounts […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye – P10_TA(2025)0092 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, – having regard to the European Council conclusions of 17 and 18 April 2024, 30 June 2023, 23 June 2022, 24 June 2021 and 12 December 2019, and to all relevant previous Council and European Council conclusions, – having regard to Türkiye’s membership of the Council of Europe and NATO, – having regard to the Agreement between the European Union and […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Participation in the Olympic Games as a framework for peace and mutual understanding – E-001810/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001810/2025to the CommissionRule 144Emmanouil Fragkos (ECR) The Olympic Games are a timeless symbol of peace and international concord, promoting respect, cooperation and solidarity between nations across the world. The Olympic Truce, which has its roots in ancient Greece, recalls the power of sport in bridging differences or at […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Replacement of Ukraine with Türkiye as Russian gas transit hub – E-000818/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament One of the Commission’s primary energy policy objective is to successfully implement the RepowerEU plan[1], which entails phasing out Russian energy imports to the EU. The expiry of the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine end of 2024 resulted in the reduction of Russian gas imports to the EU by approximately 15 billion cubic […]
MIL-OSI China: China, Brazil issue joint statement on Ukraine crisis
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China and Brazil issued a joint statement on the Ukraine crisis on Tuesday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to open peace talks and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s positive response.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) — China and Brazil issued a joint statement on the Ukraine crisis on Tuesday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to open peace talks and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s positive response. The statement said that China and Brazil hope that Russia […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China and Brazil expressed support for direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine
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 13 (Xinhua) — China and Brazil agreed on Tuesday to strengthen communication and coordination on the Ukraine crisis and support the start of direct dialogue […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China, Brazil Issue Joint Statement on Ukraine Crisis
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 13 (Xinhua) — China and Brazil on Tuesday issued a joint statement on the crisis in Ukraine. The statement said China and Brazil welcomed Russian […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The heads of the Russian and Turkish foreign ministries discussed V. Putin’s initiative on negotiations on May 15 in Istanbul
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 13 /Xinhua/ — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s official […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK convenes European partners in London to continue collective action against “once-in-a-generation” security threat
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK convenes European partners in London to continue collective action against “once-in-a-generation” security threat The Foreign Secretary will host Foreign Ministers of the Weimar+ group for critical talks on repelling Russian aggression and bolstering European security. Work continues at pace with the ‘Weimar+ group in London […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Weimar+ joint statement on Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security, 12 May 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 News story Weimar+ joint statement on Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security, 12 May 2025 Joint statement by the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, and the EU High Representative, following their meeting in London. Foreign ministers from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: In Turkey, V. Zelensky is ready to meet only with V. Putin
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 13 /Xinhua/ – As part of the peace settlement in Istanbul, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to meet only with Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will only attend talks on Ukraine if Russia’s Vladimir Putin is also there, the Ukrainian leader’s top aide said on Tuesday, challenging the Kremlin to show it is genuine about seeking peace. U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to attend Thursday’s proposed […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Türkiye ready to support peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at every stage – president
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 in Russian ANKARA, May 13 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, reaffirming Ankara’s commitment […]
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 14, 2025
Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 14, 2025
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 14, 2025
South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, inks arms deal with Saudi Arabia
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday secured a 600-billion-U.S. dollar investment commitment from Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and vowed to lift sanctions on Syria. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (R) meets with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Riyadh, Saudi […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: On CNN News Central this Morning, Shaheen Discusses Trump’s Trip to the Middle East, Slams Plan to Accept Luxury Qatari Plane as Air Force One
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen Published: 05.13.2025 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined CNN News Central this morning to discuss President Trump’s trip to the Middle East this week and rebuke the President’s reported plans to […]
MIL-OSI: Mountain America Credit Union Continues Expansion in Arizona With New Queen Creek Location
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PHOENIX, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mountain America Credit Union is celebrating the grand opening of its newest branch in Queen Creek, Arizona. The new location at 150 W. Combs Road, Queen Creek, Arizona, will host festivities on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Media Snippet accompanying […]
Heinrich, Colleagues Urge Trump to Press for Immediate Resumption of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, Return to Israel-Gaza Hostage & Ceasefire Negotiations
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to President Trump in advance of the president’s upcoming travel to the Middle East next week, urging him to take an active role in […]
MIL-OSI: Westport Fuel Systems Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“Westport“) (TSX:WPRT / Nasdaq:WPRT) reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided an update on operations. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. “We continue to make significant strides in transforming Westport and […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye – P10_TA(2025)0092 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, – having regard to the European Council conclusions of 17 and 18 April 2024, 30 June 2023, 23 June 2022, 24 June 2021 and 12 December 2019, and to all relevant previous Council and European Council conclusions, – having regard to Türkiye’s membership of the Council of Europe and NATO, – having regard to the Agreement between the European Union and […]
MIL-OSI: Satellogic Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Revenue of $3.4 million in 1Q 2025 Domestication to U.S. Completed Awarded $30 Million Contract for AI-First Constellation and Closed $20 Million Registered Direct Offering NEW YORK, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (“EO”) data collection, today provided a business update […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ – Smaller banks pack a punch: Consumer’s best and worst banks in 2025
Source: Consumer NZ The Co-operative Bank has topped the rankings for customer satisfaction, while ANZ finished at the bottom, according to Consumer NZ’s latest independent survey of New Zealand banking customers. The Co-operative Bank has taken out the top spot in Consumer’s latest banking satisfaction survey, earning a customer satisfaction score of 77%. At […]
MIL-OSI: CNB Financial Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend for Common Stock
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CLEARFIELD, Pa., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of CNB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCNE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock payable on June 13, 2025 to common stock shareholders of record as of May 30, 2025. CNB Financial Corporation is a financial […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The UK called this meeting […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Sherman Statement on the Release of Edan Alexander
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Co-Chair of the House Israel Allied Caucus and the most senior Democrat on the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group, released the following statement on the release of Edan Alexander from […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Amnesty response to London High Court hearing on UK arms exports to Israel
Source: Amnesty International – 13 May 2025, 02:52pm Photo featuring a masked figure of Keir Starmer holding a placard denying the mass atrocities in Gaza © Marie-Anne Ventoura/Amnesty International Amnesty International UK spokesperson available for interviews throughout the week Images available here: striking photos featuring a masked figure of Keir Starmer holding a placard denying […]
MIL-OSI Video: Peacekeeping, Palestine & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (13 May 2025) | United Nations
Source: United Nations (Video News) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Secretary-General/UN Peacekeeping Occupied Palestinian Territory Sudan South Sudan Libya UN Women Financial Contribution SECRETARY-GENERAL/UN PEACEKEEPING Earlier today, the Secretary-General spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting taking place in Berlin. He reasserted that in trouble spots […]
MIL-OSI Global: Trump moves to gut low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Conor Harrison, Associate Professor of Economic Geography, University of South Carolina Cities like Houston get high humidity in addition to the heat, making summer almost unbearable without cooling. Brandon Bell/Getty Images The U.S. is headed into what forecasters expect to be one of the hottest summers on record, […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Speech Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and the United Kingdom. We, the UK, […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds – P10_TA(2025)0077 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, – having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section III – Commission, – having regard to its decisions on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budgets of the executive agencies for […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Israel’s systematic destruction of Palestine’s cultural base/heritage – E-001211/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The EU takes very seriously the destruction of cultural heritage, especially in contexts of conflict and crisis. The EU remains firmly committed to the protection of cultural heritage in line with international humanitarian law (IHL), relevant legal frameworks, the EU Concept on Cultural Heritage in conflict and crisis[1], and the relevant Council conclusions[2]. […]
Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 14, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 14, 2025
South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, inks arms deal with Saudi Arabia
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday secured a 600-billion-U.S. dollar investment commitment from Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and vowed to lift sanctions on Syria. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (R) meets with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Riyadh, Saudi […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: On CNN News Central this Morning, Shaheen Discusses Trump’s Trip to the Middle East, Slams Plan to Accept Luxury Qatari Plane as Air Force One
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen Published: 05.13.2025 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined CNN News Central this morning to discuss President Trump’s trip to the Middle East this week and rebuke the President’s reported plans to […]
Heinrich, Colleagues Urge Trump to Press for Immediate Resumption of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, Return to Israel-Gaza Hostage & Ceasefire Negotiations
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to President Trump in advance of the president’s upcoming travel to the Middle East next week, urging him to take an active role in […]
MIL-OSI: Freehold Royalties Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold or the Company) (TSX:FRU) announces first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights $91 million in revenue; $68 million in funds from operations ($0.42/share) (1)(3); $44 million in dividends paid ($0.27/share)(2); 10,635 bbls/d of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Graham Arrives in Turkey
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today arrived in Turkey. Senator Graham traveled to the nation to meet with Turkish and U.S. officials to assess the situation in Syria. “I have traveled to Turkey this week for the express purpose of assessing […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye – P10_TA(2025)0092 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, – having regard to the European Council conclusions of 17 and 18 April 2024, 30 June 2023, 23 June 2022, 24 June 2021 and 12 December 2019, and to all relevant previous Council and European Council conclusions, – having regard to Türkiye’s membership of the Council of Europe and NATO, – having regard to the Agreement between the European Union and […]
MIL-OSI Video: President Trump Will Never Leave an American Behind
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements) When President Trump says he will never leave an American behind, he means it. Edan Alexander has been released from Hamas and captivity and been reunited with his family in Israel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff7G7vM5-3M MIL OSI Video –
MIL-OSI: Evolution Petroleum Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend for Fiscal Fourth Quarter
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, Texas, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) (“Evolution” or the “Company”) today announced its financial and operating results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2025. Evolution also declared its 47th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share for the fiscal 2025 […]
MIL-OSI: Urgently Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VIENNA, Va., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Urgent.ly Inc. (Nasdaq: ULY) (“Urgently”), a U.S.-based leading provider of digital roadside and mobility assistance technology and services, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. “I am pleased with our solid start to the year, as we delivered revenue […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The UK called this meeting […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Sherman Statement on the Release of Edan Alexander
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Co-Chair of the House Israel Allied Caucus and the most senior Democrat on the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group, released the following statement on the release of Edan Alexander from […]
MIL-OSI Security: International coalition uncovers EUR 3 million online investment fraud
Source: Eurojust Using the method of cyber trading, the group was able to make considerable profits and defraud victims of their substantial savings. The criminals created a fake online trading platform that promised large profits in a short period of time. After initially transferring modest sums of money to the platform, victims are then persuaded […]
Sen. Cruz Announces Key Senior Staff Hires and Promotions
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced key senior staff hires and promotions in his Washington, D.C. office. OMRI CEREN promoted to Senior Advisor for Policy and Communications. Omri previously served as National Security Advisor and then Legislative Director for Senator Cruz. […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Amnesty response to London High Court hearing on UK arms exports to Israel
Source: Amnesty International – 13 May 2025, 02:52pm Photo featuring a masked figure of Keir Starmer holding a placard denying the mass atrocities in Gaza © Marie-Anne Ventoura/Amnesty International Amnesty International UK spokesperson available for interviews throughout the week Images available here: striking photos featuring a masked figure of Keir Starmer holding a placard denying […]
MIL-OSI Video: Peacekeeping, Palestine & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (13 May 2025) | United Nations
Source: United Nations (Video News) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Secretary-General/UN Peacekeeping Occupied Palestinian Territory Sudan South Sudan Libya UN Women Financial Contribution SECRETARY-GENERAL/UN PEACEKEEPING Earlier today, the Secretary-General spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting taking place in Berlin. He reasserted that in trouble spots […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Speech Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and the United Kingdom. We, the UK, […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds – P10_TA(2025)0077 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, – having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section III – Commission, – having regard to its decisions on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budgets of the executive agencies for […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Israel’s systematic destruction of Palestine’s cultural base/heritage – E-001211/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The EU takes very seriously the destruction of cultural heritage, especially in contexts of conflict and crisis. The EU remains firmly committed to the protection of cultural heritage in line with international humanitarian law (IHL), relevant legal frameworks, the EU Concept on Cultural Heritage in conflict and crisis[1], and the relevant Council conclusions[2]. […]
Human Rights News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: AWPA calls on Albanese to raise West Papuan human rights with Prabowo
Asia Pacific Report An Australian solidarity group for West Papuan self-determination has called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to raise the human rights crisis in the Melanesian region with the Indonesian president this week. Albanese is visiting Indonesia for two days from tomorrow. AWPA has written a letter to Albanese making the appeal for […]