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South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Rosen Joins Amicus Brief Urging Federal Appeals Court to Strike Down Trump’s Illegal Cost-Raising Tariffs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined colleagues in filing an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to strike down Donald Trump’s illegal, cost-raising tariffs. The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is an appeal of a […]

MIL-OSI Security: DHS Sets the Record Straight: ICE Never Deported Media’s “Allentown Grandfather”
Source: US Department of Homeland Security The media fell for another hoax designed to demonize ICE law enforcement WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set the record straight on misleading and false reporting that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “secretly deported” a so-called “Allentown grandfather” to Guatemala. Additionally, reporting claimed he […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The UK is committed to achieving our shared goals for sustainable development: UK National statement at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Speech The UK is committed to achieving our shared goals for sustainable development: UK National statement at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. As we mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, the […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Cassidy Outlines How the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Supports the American Dream in Op-Ed
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in State Affairs outlining the ways President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill supports the American Dream for Louisianans by boosting take-home pay, expanding school choice, and creating high-paying jobs throughout the state.   “Republicans promised to […]

MIL-OSI USA: United States Announces Successful Resolution of Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at Modern Metal Alloys, S.A. de C.V.
Source: US Department of Labor WASHINGTON – The United States today announced the successful resolution of the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter at the Modern Metal Alloys, S.A. de C.V. (MMA) facility, located in Querétaro, Mexico. The United States has resumed liquidation of tariffs on goods from the MMA facility, which manufactures aluminum for the production […]

MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 4070, Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act
Source: US Congressional Budget Office H.R. 4070 would require the Department of Homeland Security to provide the Congress an assessment of the threat to U.S. border security posed by Tren de Aragua (a transnational criminal organization that originated in Venezuela). The bill also would require the department to submit a strategic plan to the Congress […]

MIL-OSI Security: Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme
Source: United States Attorneys General 6 Two Mexican nationals were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison to 55 months each in prison for their roles in a two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico. According to court documents, Mauricio Anzures-Zarate, 53, of Mexico City, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme
Source: US Justice – Antitrust Division Headline: Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme Two Mexican nationals were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison to 55 months each in prison for their roles in a two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking […]

MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Gutting Critical Social Services
Source: US State of New York EW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration to stop its unlawful attempt to gut lifesaving health, education, and social service programs for low-income families. Earlier this month, in a chaotic reversal of decades of […]

MIL-OSI USA: AG Brown files lawsuit to block federal restrictions on public benefits
Source: Washington State News SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration to stop its unlawful attempt to restrict access to critical health, education, and social service programs. Earlier this month, in a chaotic reversal of agency policy, the administration issued notices prohibiting state safety net programs […]

MIL-OSI: 2UniFi and Nav Team Up to Power Growth for Small Business
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DENVER, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership to support 2UniFi, an innovative financial ecosystem for business launched this month. As part of the initial collaboration, 2UniFi will be integrated within the Nav marketplace for small business deposit and lending […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Letter to Trump, Cantwell Unveils 5-Point Plan to Improve Nation’s Weather Readiness in the Face of NOAA Cuts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 07.21.25 In Letter to Trump, Cantwell Unveils 5-Point Plan to Improve Nation’s Weather Readiness in the Face of NOAA Cuts Cantwell to Trump: “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create the world’s best weather forecasting system…” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash), ranking […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICE Buffalo removes several violent criminal aliens from US
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement July 21, 2025Buffalo, NY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Buffalo officers are on the streets every day, bravely executing the agency’s mission to locate, arrest and remove egregious criminal aliens from the United States in line with the president’s policy of “worst […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: De La Cruz and Miller Deliver Aid to South Texas
Source: United States House of Representatives – Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) ICYMI: Washington, DC – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller held a joint press conference in Mission, Texas, to announce the delivery of drought relief funding through the 1944 Water Treaty Agricultural Assistance Program.  Watch […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives
Source: WTO Headline: Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives Ambassador Nadia Theodore of Canada, a co-convener of TESSD, welcomed the “important strides” made by the four working groups — each focused on a different key theme outlined above . As work intensifies in the lead-up to MC14, she noted: “It is useful […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute
Source: WTO Headline: Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute This is the second appeal arbitration conducted under the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) to which both China and the European Union are participants. Summary of key findings  Download: In pdf format: What is the MPIA? The MPIA was agreed upon among its original 18 […]

MIL-OSI USA: NASA Goddard Center Director Makenzie Lystrup Set to Depart
Source: NASA On Monday, NASA announced Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, director of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, is set to leave the agency on Friday, Aug. 1.As center director of Goddard, a role she has held since April 2023, Lystrup also was responsible for guiding the direction and management of multiple other NASA […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Strengthening early warnings and anticipatory action through the use of digital technology
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction In Malawi, UNICEF, in partnership with the Malawi Government and the Malawi University of Science and Technology, launched the African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) in 2020 to address severe cyclones, floods and droughts caused by climate change. ADDA equips youth with skills in drone technology, geospatial systems and disaster […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Luján Pens Joint Op-Ed on 80th Anniversary of the Trinity Test and Extension and Expansion of RECA
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – In Case You Missed It: U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Tina Cordova, co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, published an opinion piece in the Albuquerque Journal reflecting on the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test and highlighting […]

MIL-OSI USA: “A Big Difference”: Trump Administration’s Tomato Tariffs Already a Game Changer for American Farmers
US Senate News: Source: US Whitehouse In a decisive move to protect American agriculture and restore fairness, the Trump Administration’s tariffs on fresh Mexican tomato imports are already boosting American farmers, growers, and business owners. Here’s what they’re saying: Chad Smith, Smith Tomato Farm (Steele, AL): “It’s only been two days now, and we actually […]

India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI Submissions: Emil Bove’s appeals court nomination echoes earlier controversies, but with a key difference
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Paul M. Collins Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst Emil Bove, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a federal appeals judge for the 3rd Circuit, is sworn in during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rehabilitation of Sea Turtle Captures Hearts and Exemplifies N.C. Aquarium Mission
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Rehabilitation of Sea Turtle Captures Hearts and Exemplifies N.C. Aquarium Mission Rehabilitation of Sea Turtle Captures Hearts and Exemplifies N.C. Aquarium Missionjejohnson6Mon, 07/21/2025 – 17:13 The newest sea turtle patient at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island is quickly capturing hearts across the Outer Banks. In late June […]

MIL-OSI USA: Mountain Gateway Museum to Host Historical Book Club Meeting July 30
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Mountain Gateway Museum to Host Historical Book Club Meeting July 30 Mountain Gateway Museum to Host Historical Book Club Meeting July 30jejohnson6Mon, 07/21/2025 – 17:20 Mountain Gateway Museum, in partnership with the McDowell County Public Library, has launched a new monthly book club exploring regional history through literature. The second […]

MIL-OSI USA: North Carolina Zoo Grieves Giraffe Leia
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: North Carolina Zoo Grieves Giraffe Leia North Carolina Zoo Grieves Giraffe Leiajejohnson6Mon, 07/21/2025 – 17:17 The North Carolina Zoo is grieving the loss of Leia, a 15-year-old giraffe, who has been a beloved part of the Zoo family since 2010. Grief counselors have been on site to support […]

MIL-OSI USA: Battleship North Carolina Hosts Announcement: North Carolina Named CNBC’s ‘Top State for Business’
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Battleship North Carolina Hosts Announcement: North Carolina Named CNBC’s ‘Top State for Business’ Battleship North Carolina Hosts Announcement: North Carolina Named CNBC’s ‘Top State for Business’jejohnson6Mon, 07/21/2025 – 17:29 WILMINGTON Governor Josh Stein’s announcement Thursday that the state was named CNBC’s “Top State for Business” — its third […]

MIL-OSI Security: Leader of National Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Pleads Guilty
Source: Office of United States Attorneys TULSA, Okla. – The leader of a national catalytic converter theft ring pleaded guilty today in federal court and admitted to selling the stolen converters for more than $600 million, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.    Navin Khanna, 31, Holmdel, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to one count of Conspiracy […]

MIL-OSI Security: Tennessee Men Sentenced for Bank Robbery Spree in Tennessee, Indiana, and Kentucky
Source: Office of United States Attorneys LEXINGTON, Ky. –Two Nashville, Tenn., men, Markwez Wynn, 26, and Stephen Hampton, 26, were sentenced on Friday, by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell to 65 months and 60 months in prison, respectively, for bank robbery by intimidation and/or aiding and abetting bank robbery by intimidation. According to their plea […]

MIL-OSI USA: 5 Things to Know About Powerful New U.S.-India Satellite, NISAR
Source: NASA Data from NISAR will map changes to Earth’s surface, helping improve crop management, natural hazard monitoring, and tracking of sea ice and glaciers.A new U.S.-India satellite called NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) will provide high-resolution data enabling scientists to comprehensively monitor the planet’s land and ice surfaces like never before, building a detailed […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Indian Vice President Resigns Due to Health Issues
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, July 21 (Xinhua) — Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday resigned, citing health reasons. […]

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Dhaka air crash, offers India’s support
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the tragic air crash in Dhaka. He assured that India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: I watched a simulated oil spill in the Indian Ocean – here’s how island and coastal countries worked together to avoid disaster
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Kate Sullivan de Estrada, Associate Professor in the International Relations of South Asia, University of Oxford Preparing to react to a maritime ’emergency’. Romuald Robert, CC BY The coils of black hose, drum skimmers designed to collect oil from the ocean’s surface, and orangey-red containment booms all looked […]

Indian stock market rebounds sharply amid buying in banking heavyweights
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Snapping the losing streak, the Indian stock market closed in the positive territory on Monday, following value buying in banking heavyweights, as Sensex gained over 442 points. Sensex settled at 82,200.34, up 442.61 points or 0.54 per cent. The 30-share index opened in green at 81,918.53 […]

UPI transforms everyday life in India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed how millions manage money, making the country a global leader in fast, real-time digital payments. The world is also recognizing the power of Digital India and UPI. A recent IMF note titled “Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of […]

UPI revolution pushes India to global lead in real-time digital payments
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has firmly established itself as a global leader in real-time digital payments, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the forefront of this transformation. According to a recent IMF note titled “Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of Interoperability”, India’s digital infrastructure has become a […]

IMD predicts week-long rain spree in southern, central India; Delhi-NCR to witness light showers till July 23
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over multiple regions in southern and central India across the country in the next few days. Western Himalayan Region and adjoining plains, eastern and central India regions are expected to receive intense precipitation. […]

India to host 2025 Chess World Cup from Oct 30 to Nov 27
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India will host the 2025 Chess World Cup from October 30 to November 27, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) said on Monday. FIDE added that the host city will be announced later. The tournament will feature 206 players in a knockout format, with the top three […]

India’s GDP to grow at 6.5% in FY26; inflation expected to average 4%: Crisil
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 6.5% in the current fiscal year (FY26), driven by improving domestic consumption and other positive indicators, according to a report released by Crisil on Monday. The Crisil Intelligence near-term outlook highlighted global uncertainty stemming from US […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 Pre-orders Match S25 Series, Setting New Benchmark for Flagships in India
Source: Samsung JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia   Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced that it’s recently-launched – Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy ZFlip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE smartphones – have received record pre-orders, signaling huge consumer demand and excitement for the brand’s seventh generation of foldable smartphones. Galaxy Z Fold7, […]

Youth Spiritual Summit concludes in Varanasi with launch of Kashi Declaration for Drug-Free India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Youth Spiritual Summit, held under the theme Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, concluded on Sunday at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre in Varanasi with the formal adoption of the Kashi Declaration — a visionary roadmap to drive a nationwide youth-led movement against drug addiction […]

Sensex, Nifty open flat amid India-US trade deal uncertainty
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s benchmark indices opened on a cautious note Monday, as uncertainty surrounding the India-US trade deal weighed on investor sentiment and capped early gains. The Nifty rose 30.60 points, or 0.12 per cent, to open at 24,999, while the Sensex added 160.80 points, or 0.20 per […]

China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI China: ‘Su Chao’ transforms Wuxi into festival of football and flavor
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Beneath neon lights and the glow of a towering outdoor screen, a voice rang out – “Goal for Huai’an!” The shout cut through the air, momentarily halting Wuxi local Yuan Yijun mid-bite, her hands suspending a plump crayfish midair. “Suddenly,” Yuan laughed, “even my beloved crayfish […]

MIL-OSI China: China claim two silvers in artistic swimming at World Aquatics Championships
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China added two silver medals to its tally at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships on Monday, with 17-year-old Guo Muye placing second in the men’s solo free routine and twin sisters Lin Yanhan and Lin Yanjun finishing runners-up in the women’s duet technical final. Lin Yanhan/Lin […]

MIL-OSI China: Villagers pick water chestnuts in China’s Jiangsu
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Villagers pick water chestnuts in China’s Jiangsu Updated: July 22, 2025 07:16 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows villagers picking water chestnuts in Taizhou, east China’s Jiangsu Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on July 21, 2025 shows villagers picking water […]

MIL-OSI China: China weaves stronger transport networks in 14th Five-Year Plan period
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 21 — Over the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has woven a more integrated and multidimensional transport network, making sweeping progress that has enhanced connectivity and underpinned economic growth. By the end of 2024, six out of 17 major transport targets set in […]

MIL-OSI China: Liverpool agree £79m deal for striker Hugo Ekitike
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Liverpool have officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth 79 million pounds (106 million U.S. dollars). Joe Scally (L) of Borussia Moenchengladbach vies with Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt during the […]

MIL-OSI China: Rodrigo De Paul to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News FIFA World Cup winner Rodrigo de Paul is on the verge of completing a move from Atletico Madrid to Inter Miami, after it was confirmed the Argentinian did not travel with his team-mates for Atletico’s first day of training ahead of the new season. Real Madrid’s […]

MIL-OSI China: Marcus Rashford passes Barcelona medical
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Marcus Rashford moved closer to completing his move to FC Barcelona from Manchester United on Monday when he underwent his medical with the Spanish club. Marcus Rashford (R) rides a challenge during Aston Villa’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 win over Club Brugge at the […]

MIL-OSI China: Trump administration releases Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday that the administration has released over 230,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). The related files were released after nearly 60 years of […]

MIL-OSI China: UK launches 50-Day military support campaign for Ukraine
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News British Defence Secretary John Healey on Monday announced the launch of a 50-day military support campaign for Ukraine, aligning with a recent warning issued by U.S. President Donald Trump to Russia. Healey said on social media platform X that at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) […]

MIL-OSI China: China has over 1.12 billion internet users, boosting prowess in culture, AI
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China had more than 1.12 billion internet users as of June 2025, according to a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) on Monday. The report also noted that internet penetration in China reached 79.7 percent by June 2025, an increase of 1.1 […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute
Source: WTO Headline: Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute This is the second appeal arbitration conducted under the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) to which both China and the European Union are participants. Summary of key findings  Download: In pdf format: What is the MPIA? The MPIA was agreed upon among its original 18 […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China urges EU to stop harming legitimate interests of Chinese companies
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — China on Monday called on the European Union to stop harming the […]

MIL-OSI Russia: The Chinese Foreign Ministry spoke about the Chinese side’s expectations from the 25th meeting of the leaders of China and the EU
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — China and the European Union will hold the 25th China-EU leaders’ meeting […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China releases first national standard for school meal services
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — China has issued its first national standard for school meal services, which […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China unveils new regulations for rental housing sector
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council regulation on issuing regulations […]

MIL-OSI Russia: The State Council of the People’s Republic of China has made a number of appointments
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — China’s State Council announced on Monday new appointments to a number of […]

MIL-OSI China: At least 19 killed as Bangladeshi military plane crashes
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News At least 19 people, mostly students, were killed as a training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed on the campus of a college on Monday. A government statement said that over 100 people were injured in the accident. Many of the injured are in critical […]

MIL-OSI China: Russia makes group raids on Ukraine
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russian forces launched an overnight group strike on Ukraine’s military-industrial complex and the infrastructure of military airfields, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday. The raid involved long-range high-precision weapons launched from air, land and sea-based platforms, including “Kinzhal” air-launched hypersonic ballistic missiles and combat drones, the […]

MIL-OSI China: China launches first national standard on school meal services
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 21 — China has released its first national standard specifically targeting school meal services, scheduled to take effect on Dec. 1 this year, the country’s State Administration for Market Regulation announced Monday. The Guidelines for the Management of School Meal Service Enterprises will apply […]

MIL-OSI China: Farmers across China busy with agricultural production in farming season around Dashu
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Farmers across China busy with agricultural production in farming season around Dashu Updated: July 21, 2025 20:58 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on July 21, 2025 shows villagers driving transplanters to plant rice seedlings in Yuyao, east China’s Zhejiang Province. Farmers across the country are […]

Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act Passes through U.S. House of Representatives
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed H.R. 131, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening by voice vote. The bill eliminates interest payments on construction costs endured by non-federal entities and extends […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act Passes through U.S. House of Representatives
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed H.R. 131, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening by voice vote. The bill eliminates interest payments on construction costs endured by non-federal entities and extends […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reed, Whitehouse & Magaziner Announce $275K for RI Shipyard Modernization
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Seth Magaziner today announced a new $274,596 federal grant for the J. Goodison Co. shipyard at the Quonset Business Park. The federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Current Economic Decline driven by Constrained Liquidity – Trend Analysis Network
Source: Trend Analysis Network New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of strain, and a growing body of evidence points to liquidity shortages and over manipulated interest rates as key culprits. While global macroeconomic policies and domestic shifts play some part, the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate strategy may have overcorrected, leaving the economy with limited liquidity. The Reserve Bank of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Peters Reintroduces Bill to Help Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in […]

MIL-OSI USA: The One Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Taxes for Workers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act invests in workers, delivering on President Trump’s promises to end tax on tips and overtime for millions of hardworking Americans. It also lessens the administrative burden on gig workers and small businesses. “This legislation enables the tipped […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: Novosibirsk AI developments have potential for federal replication
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. During his working visit, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko got acquainted with the results of the implementation of artificial intelligence in various […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak: Russia and Abkhazia continue to strengthen strategic partnership
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Alexander Novak met with the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba July 21, 2025 Alexander Novak met with the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and Abkhazia have approved plans for joint development until 2030
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. During the official visit to Abkhazia, the Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation with representatives of the republic’s Ministry […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK. 17 UK companies developing sustainable aviation fuel to receive share of new £63 million funding boost, supporting […]

MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Recognizes “Riverboat Discovery” Co-Founder Mary Binkley as “Alaskan of the Week”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.21.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized longtime Fairbanks resident and tourism pioneer Mary Binkley on the Senate floor last week. For 75 years, Mary has been a central figure in Alaska’s visitor industry, co-founding the iconic Riverboat Discovery and helping to showcase the […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform Jul 21, 2025 Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform WASHINGTON — A group of eight oil and natural gas trade associations today called on lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives to […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.”
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.” Jul 21, 2025 Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.” Dear Chairman Westerman: …Reforming the nation’s outdated permitting system is critical to bolstering energy security, growing jobs, […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Webinar on Human Right-Based Approaches and Strategies for Investments in Water and Sanitation
Source: African Development Bank Group Who:         African Development Bank Group, Human Rights 2 Water, Water Research Commission What:        A presentation of a joint publication, Water Policies to Support Investment in Humans and Nature: A Compilation of Good Practices in Africa When:       Wednesday, 23 July 2025; 10:00 – 11:30 […]

MIL-OSI Economics: In Mékro, in central Côte d’Ivoire, sustainable agriculture is giving hope to an entire community
Source: African Development Bank Group Day breaks in Mékro, some 300 km from Abidjan, in central Côte d’Ivoire. The first rays of sun announce the start of what promises to be another sweltering day in a region known for its intense heat. Some women return from the backwaters bringing water to supply the family beehives. […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Riverhead, Gillibrand Sounds The Alarm On The Disastrous $8 Million Cut To National Estuary Program Funding Proposed In FY26 Budget That Would Endanger Americans’ Health
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand Contaminated water can lead to a plethora of health risks; cutting funding to maintain estuary water quality will endanger Americans’ well-being Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sounded the alarm on the proposed $8 million funding cut from the National Estuary Program (NEP) in […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan and Manitoba Advance Interprovincial Trade
Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on July 21, 2025 Provinces sign agreement on mutual recognition, labour mobility and direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol sales. Today, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on enhancing interprovincial trade between the two jurisdictions. “Saskatchewan is standing strong through […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Jason McFarland’s Story
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: Jason McFarland’s Story Jason McFarland – IADC President Jason McFarland (left) and his mentor, Ken Fischer, are pictured in Dubai while on a trip together in 2008. When I think about the importance of mentorship in our industry, one person is top of mind: Ken Fischer. Our […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Verizon raises financial guidance for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS and free cash flow after strong Q2 performance
Source: Verizon Headline: Verizon raises financial guidance for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS and free cash flow after strong Q2 performance Download News Release PDF Download 2Q Financials PDF Download Infographic PDF Download Non-GAAP Reconciliations PDF   Key 2Q 2025 Highlights Grew industry-leading wireless service revenue1 to $20.9 billion Expanded high-quality customer base, adding more than […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives
Source: WTO Headline: Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives Ambassador Nadia Theodore of Canada, a co-convener of TESSD, welcomed the “important strides” made by the four working groups — each focused on a different key theme outlined above . As work intensifies in the lead-up to MC14, she noted: “It is useful […]

Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI: Texas Parents and Fossil Free Media’s Make Polluters Pay Campaign Hold Memorial Outside White House After Deadly Flooding
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Texas parents gathered outside the White House for a solemn memorial and press conference following the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County that claimed more than 120 lives, including 27 children attending summer camp. Organized by impacted families and the Make Polluters Pay, a campaign […]

MIL-OSI: Texas Parents and Fossil Free Media’s Make Polluters Pay Campaign Hold Memorial Outside White House After Deadly Flooding
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Texas parents gathered outside the White House for a solemn memorial and press conference following the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County that claimed more than 120 lives, including 27 children attending summer camp. Organized by impacted families and the Make Polluters Pay, a campaign […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Travel smart this winter: protect your finances and pack with purpose
Source: Premier of Victoria When the temperature drops, you can often find Australians on the move in search of sunshine, snow, or simply a change of scenery. With winter travel in full swing, being smart about how you plan, spend and pack is more important than ever. With the continued rise in scams across the globe, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Disability Action Plans
Source: Tertiary Education Commission The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) expects TEOs to take a proactive approach to improving outcomes for disabled learners. TEOs are required to develop and submit a Disability Action Plan (DAP) or DAP progress update as part of their Investment Plans. As most TEOs have now submitted a DAP, the focus has […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft CEO Calls Energy Sector One of Driving Forces of New Technological Revolution
Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The energy sector is one of the main drivers of the new technological revolution, said Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, at the Energy Panel at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Delivering a keynote speech, he noted that the […]

MIL-OSI China: ‘Su Chao’ transforms Wuxi into festival of football and flavor
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Beneath neon lights and the glow of a towering outdoor screen, a voice rang out – “Goal for Huai’an!” The shout cut through the air, momentarily halting Wuxi local Yuan Yijun mid-bite, her hands suspending a plump crayfish midair. “Suddenly,” Yuan laughed, “even my beloved crayfish […]

MIL-OSI: DOGE daily income is in hand! RICH Miner launches the revolutionary Dogecoin cloud mining application
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Chicago, Illinois, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RICH Miner officially launched its new DOGE (Dogecoin) cloud mining application, announcing that cloud mining has entered a new era of “low carbon, zero threshold, and daily arrival”. RICH Miner relies on a global user base of more than 5 million and 120+ green […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ – Price it right: Consumer NZ launches campaign to stop misleading supermarket pricing
Source: Consumer NZ A new petition calls for a mandatory supermarket pricing accuracy code, automatic compensation and tougher penalties. Consumer NZ has launched a new campaign – Price it right – calling on the government to crack down on misleading supermarket pricing practices that are costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year across […]

MIL-OSI Russia: The International Philanthropist Award for outstanding achievements of people with disabilities in the field of culture and art accepts applications until 31.08.2025
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Solid Bank – Solid Bank – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The partner of the financial house “Solid” the Foundation for the support of the disabled “Philanthropist” announces the start of collecting applications for participation in the XIII International Award “Philanthropist” for outstanding achievements of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reed, Whitehouse & Magaziner Announce $275K for RI Shipyard Modernization
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Seth Magaziner today announced a new $274,596 federal grant for the J. Goodison Co. shipyard at the Quonset Business Park. The federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Peters fails again – time for real action on Occupied Gaza – PSNA
Source:  Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand’s signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action.   PSNA Co-Chair John Minto says Peters’ statements in the media this morning, fall well short of the condemnation in the joint statement, and are what […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Nicola Willis urged to step in now to get Kiwi food aid to Gaza – PSNZ
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA is urging the government to step in and require Paypal to refund money it refuses to pass on starving families in Occupied Gaza.   Paypal has been freezing accounts which send money to Occupied Gaza – the latest being the account of Wellington-based writer “Emily Writes” who has posted […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Current Economic Decline driven by Constrained Liquidity – Trend Analysis Network
Source: Trend Analysis Network New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of strain, and a growing body of evidence points to liquidity shortages and over manipulated interest rates as key culprits. While global macroeconomic policies and domestic shifts play some part, the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate strategy may have overcorrected, leaving the economy with limited liquidity. The Reserve Bank of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Peters Reintroduces Bill to Help Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss GENIUS Act Signing
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Last week, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Kudlow on Fox Business live from the White House after President Donald Trump signed his GENIUS Act into law. *Click the photo above or here to […]

MIL-OSI Banking: [Unboxing] Galaxy Z Fold7: Powerful Versatility in the Thinnest, Lightest Z Fold Yet
Source: Samsung It’s finally here — the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet.   Equipped with multimodal AI and a foldable-optimized UI, the Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers a truly Ultra experience that raises the bar for smartphones.   Samsung Newsroom unboxed the Galaxy Z Fold7 for Galaxy fans eager to see all the exciting […]

MIL-OSI USA: Crapo Applauds CMS Efforts to Root Out Fraud, Saving Taxpayers Billions
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.– Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) praised the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) efforts to protect taxpayer dollars after the Agency announced it has found 2.8 million Americans enrolled in multiple Medicaid or Affordable Care Act Exchange plans, the […]

MIL-OSI USA: The One Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Taxes for Workers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act invests in workers, delivering on President Trump’s promises to end tax on tips and overtime for millions of hardworking Americans. It also lessens the administrative burden on gig workers and small businesses. “This legislation enables the tipped […]

MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Rep. Young Kim’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Small Businesses 
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Improving Access to Small Business Information Act (H.R. 3351), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), to streamline federal regulations and better support small businesses.  This bill […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Emil Bove’s appeals court nomination echoes earlier controversies, but with a key difference
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Paul M. Collins Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst Emil Bove, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a federal appeals judge for the 3rd Circuit, is sworn in during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via […]

Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Peters fails again – time for real action on Occupied Gaza – PSNA
Source:  Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand’s signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action.   PSNA Co-Chair John Minto says Peters’ statements in the media this morning, fall well short of the condemnation in the joint statement, and are what […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Peters Reintroduces Bill to Help Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in […]

MIL-OSI China: UK launches 50-Day military support campaign for Ukraine
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News British Defence Secretary John Healey on Monday announced the launch of a 50-day military support campaign for Ukraine, aligning with a recent warning issued by U.S. President Donald Trump to Russia. Healey said on social media platform X that at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) […]

MIL-OSI USA: RELEASE: REP. HILL VOTES TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today voted in favor of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House by a vote of 221-209. The bill strengthens America’s national security, bolsters military readiness, and delivers for Arkansas’s servicemembers and their families. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen Welcomes U.S. TRANSCOM General Randall Reed to Pease Air National Guard Base, Following First Overseas Deployment of the KC-46
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Portsmouth, NH) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, visited the Pease Air National Guard Base with the Commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), General Randall Reed. The visit is General Reed’s first […]

MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom calls for immediate withdrawal of all soldiers in Los Angeles
Source: US State of California Governor Jul 21, 2025 What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom calls on the President to send every soldier home now – this dangerous militarization must end. Los Angeles, California – As pressure continues mounting for the President to end the unlawful deployment of soldiers in Los Angeles, with […]

MIL-OSI USA: PHOTOS: Senator Peters Attends Ceremony Rededicating the Mt. Clemens Post Office as the “Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson Post Office”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters MT. CLEMENS, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) attended a ceremony to rededicate the Mt. Clemens Post Office as the “Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson Post Office.” In 2024, Peters led legislation signed into law dedicating the post office in Lt. Col. Jefferson’s name […]

MIL-Evening Report: Could Rupert Murdoch bring down Donald Trump? A court case threatens more than just their relationship
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Dodd, Professor of Journalism, Director of the Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne If Rupert Murdoch becomes a white knight standing up to a rampantly bullying US president, the world has moved into the upside-down. This is, after all, the media mogul whose US […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Letter to Trump, Cantwell Unveils 5-Point Plan to Improve Nation’s Weather Readiness in the Face of NOAA Cuts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 07.21.25 In Letter to Trump, Cantwell Unveils 5-Point Plan to Improve Nation’s Weather Readiness in the Face of NOAA Cuts Cantwell to Trump: “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create the world’s best weather forecasting system…” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash), ranking […]

MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: RIAT 2025 highlights global readiness, cooperation
Source: United States Airforce During the Royal International Air Tattoo, the U.S. Air Force, alongside NATO allies and partners from around the globe, showcased what the strength of multinational relationships can achieve. ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, United Kingdom (AFNS) —  The weather was calm and the sky was blue, yet thunder forced itself to be […]

MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: F-35 international interfly at Talisman Sabre 25 – A first for the USAF
Source: United States Airforce Two U.S. Air Force pilots successfully flew Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft during an international interfly training mission during exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Northern Territory, Australia, July 16. This display of interoperability signified the first time USAF pilots flew 5th Generation aircraft belonging to a partnered or […]

MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: 510th Buzzards, a history of excellence
Source: United States Airforce AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (AFNS) —   Nine pilots from the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base earned Single-Event Air Medals, and two were simultaneously awarded the Distinguished Flying cross, after returning from a deployment to the Central Command area of responsibility. During the deployment, they flew various defensive counter air sorties to […]

MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and ESPS Canarias (F86) Transit Strait of Gibraltar
Source: United States Navy MEDITERRANEAN SEA – The United States’ newest and world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), all assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), transited the Strait of Gibraltar with Spanish Navy […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Congressman Joe Neguse Reintroduce Bipartisan Supporting Military Voters Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Laurel Lee – Florida (15th District) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) announced the reintroduction of the Supporting Military Voters Act, a bipartisan bill to strengthen oversight of the federal government’s efforts to support active-duty military members and their families in […]

MIL-OSI USA: Booker, Conaway, New Jersey Congressional Democrats Condemn Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Decision to Detain Undocumented Immigrants at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), along with U.S. Representatives Herb Conaway Jr., MD (D-NJ-03), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12), Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08), Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06), Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10), and Josh […]

MIL-OSI: PaladinMining Launches Seamless XRP Integration for Instant Cloud Mining Profits
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Los Angeles, California, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PaladinMining has officially launched a groundbreaking new feature that allows users to start Bitcoin cloud mining instantly using Ripple (XRP) — delivering real-time payout experiences and redefining accessibility in the cryptocurrency space.  In a move that blends speed, innovation, and sustainability, PaladinMining is […]

MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER SECURES $18.5 MILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR FORT DRUM CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN SENATE NATIONAL DEFENSE BILL
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer Schumer Secured Authorization In Major Step Forward To Plan & Design New, Expanded Spaces To Store Aircraft And House Soldiers Training At Fort Drum Schumer Is Pushing To Deliver $$ For New Aircraft Storage And Training Facilities In Upcoming Funding Bill Schumer: […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Deep sea mining companies exploiting ‘national security’ fears for profit, according to new Greenpeace USA report
Source: Greenpeace Statement – “Deep Deception” report refutes claims that deep sea mining is necessary to source critical minerals for U.S. national security and defense. Greenpeace USA activists unfurl a banner calling on the US government to Stop Deep Sea Mining in front of Trump Tower on 5th Avenue in New York City. Washington, D.C. […]

MIL-OSI USA: One-Stop-Shop for Military and Veterans Interested in SUNY
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a one-stop-shop for active duty servicemembers, veterans, and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university. The landing page: www.suny.edu/military, includes information on available credit for military service and experience, tuition assistance, specialized scholarships, and dedicated […]

MIL-OSI Canada: His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ville de Québec Completes Rearmament in Australia while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 
Source: Government of Canada News (2) July 21, 2025 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec completed the forward rearmament of Block II Harpoon Missiles while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 in Australia. The rearmament, conducted at the port of Darwin, Australia, was […]

Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft CEO Calls Energy Sector One of Driving Forces of New Technological Revolution
Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The energy sector is one of the main drivers of the new technological revolution, said Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, at the Energy Panel at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Delivering a keynote speech, he noted that the […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK. 17 UK companies developing sustainable aviation fuel to receive share of new £63 million funding boost, supporting […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform Jul 21, 2025 Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform WASHINGTON — A group of eight oil and natural gas trade associations today called on lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives to […]

MIL-Evening Report: How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bin Lu, Senior Research Fellow in Renewable Energy, Australian National University Leonid Andronov/Shutterstock As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050. If everyone charges their car and […]

MIL-Evening Report: Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security: why it’s a bad idea
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hanri Mostert, SARChI Chair for Mineral Law in Africa, University of Cape Town A US-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda binds the two African nations to a worrying arrangement: one where a country signs away its mineral resources to a superpower […]

MIL-OSI: Par Pacific, Mitsubishi, and ENEOS to Establish Joint Venture for Renewable Fuels in Hawaii
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON and TOKYO, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (including its subsidiaries and affiliates, “Par Pacific”), Mitsubishi Corporation (“Mitsubishi”), and ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”) today announced the signing of definitive agreements to establish Hawaii Renewables, LLC (“Hawaii Renewables”), a joint venture to produce renewable fuels at Par Pacific’s refinery […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Backgrounder: Regrowing Alberta’s Forests
Source: Government of Canada News On July 21 2025, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a joint investment of over $125 million for four projects that will plant 12 million trees and restore critical habitats for species at risk throughout Alberta. Under Canada’s 2 Billion […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Regrowing Alberta’s Forests
Source: Government of Canada News July 21, 2025Calgary, AlbertaNatural Resources Canada The Government of Canada, together with Indigenous communities, private and non-profit sector leaders, and provincial partners, is taking action to regenerate Alberta’s forests — protecting clean air and preserving the province’s vast natural landscapes for generations to come. Today, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to […]

MIL-OSI USA: YORK COUNTY – Shapiro Administration and PUC to Announce 2 Gigawatts of Solar Power Generation Installed in Pennsylvania
Source: US State of Pennsylvania July 22, 2025 – Lewisberry, PA ADVISORY – YORK COUNTY – Shapiro Administration and PUC to Announce 2 Gigawatts of Solar Power Generation Installed in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DCNR), and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC), will converge […]

MIL-OSI USA: Podcast: Examining Energy Drinks
Source: US State of Connecticut The “UConn Health Pulse” podcast brings a variety of expertise on health topics to the general public. Energy drinks are commonplace in convenience stores, gas stations, and many grocery stores. They can be loaded with caffeine and other stimulants, as well as sugar or other sweeteners. Some labels tell of […]

MIL-OSI USA: USGS maps moon for water, supporting NASA mission
Source: US Geological Survey “The USGS and NASA have partnered for over 50 years to leverage space technologies to map the Earth’s resources, and to bring Earth science to bear on space exploration,” said Sarah Ryker, acting USGS director.“As the nation plans to return astronauts to the Moon, the Artemis missions will require resources prohibitive […]

MIL-OSI USA: Huffman Statement on Interior Memo Targeting Clean Energy on Federal Lands
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California July 17, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued a statement after the Department of the Interior released a memo ordering that all wind and solar energy projects on federal lands must now […]

MIL-OSI USA: One-Stop-Shop for Military and Veterans Interested in SUNY
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a one-stop-shop for active duty servicemembers, veterans, and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university. The landing page: www.suny.edu/military, includes information on available credit for military service and experience, tuition assistance, specialized scholarships, and dedicated […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Afreximbank Annual Meetings record project preparation deals expected to unlock about US$ 1.0 billion in investments
Source: APO The 32nd Annual Meetings of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), also known as AAM2025, witnessed a flurry of deal signings with four project preparation transactions signed between the Bank and various entities that are expected to unlock investments valued at about US$ 1.0 billion. In an agreement signed by Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Influencers Discover Ultra Sleek Galaxy Innovation at #TeamGalaxy Connect 2025 in NYC
Source: Samsung Samsung Electronics hosted the #TeamGalaxy Connect 2025 event in New York City from July 9 to 11. More than 110 #TeamGalaxy influencers from around the world — content creators active in areas including camera, gaming, health, fashion and beauty — gathered for a vibrant exchange centered on real-life use of Galaxy products. Participants […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Introducing Alvenco Advisory: Guiding Strategic Investment in Namibia’s Energy Future
Source: APO With Namibia set to start oil production by 2029, the country is witnessing a surge in global investments across its exploration and production landscape. From global energy majors to leading independents to regional energy companies and financiers, energy firms are ramping up their investments in what is poised to become the next major […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK hammers Putin’s energy revenues with fresh sanctions
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK hammers Putin’s energy revenues with fresh sanctions Fresh sanctions ramp up pressure on Russia’s critical oil industry and hit Putin’s creaking shadow fleet operation.   UK announces 137 sanctions targeting Putin’s critical energy and oil sectors.   New sanctions will disrupt the flow of oil money into Putin’s […]

MIL-OSI: PAXMINING and Kraken Partner to Launch Daily Income Crypto Solution
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the cryptocurrency market continues to surge in 2025,  (BTC) breaking through $123,000 and XRP soaring 26% to $2.93, global investors are increasingly seeking high-yield, low-barrier crypto investment opportunities. The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange Kraken and premier cloud mining platform PAXMINING have announced a […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft held a corporate festival “Energy of Talents” in Moscow
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The final of Rosneft’s corporate creative festival “Energy of Talents” was held in Moscow at the Mosproducer conference center, in which employees of 44 of the Company’s enterprises from all over the country took part. Rosneft has been […]

MIL-OSI USA: France’s increase in nuclear and hydropower in 2024 led to more electricity exports
Source: US Energy Information Administration In-brief analysis July 21, 2025 In 2024, France increased its cross-border electricity deliveries by 48%, from 70 terawatthours (TWh) in 2023 to 103 TWh in 2024. France’s electricity exports to Belgium and Germany increased the most, but France also exported more electricity to Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Italy, […]

Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI: Texas Parents and Fossil Free Media’s Make Polluters Pay Campaign Hold Memorial Outside White House After Deadly Flooding
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Texas parents gathered outside the White House for a solemn memorial and press conference following the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County that claimed more than 120 lives, including 27 children attending summer camp. Organized by impacted families and the Make Polluters Pay, a campaign […]

MIL-OSI: Texas Parents and Fossil Free Media’s Make Polluters Pay Campaign Hold Memorial Outside White House After Deadly Flooding
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Texas parents gathered outside the White House for a solemn memorial and press conference following the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County that claimed more than 120 lives, including 27 children attending summer camp. Organized by impacted families and the Make Polluters Pay, a campaign […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Domestic violence – Katherine
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Police have arrested a 33-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred on Monday night. Around 11:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 29-year-old female had allegedly been assaulted by a male known to her. It is alleged that the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Travel smart this winter: protect your finances and pack with purpose
Source: Premier of Victoria When the temperature drops, you can often find Australians on the move in search of sunshine, snow, or simply a change of scenery. With winter travel in full swing, being smart about how you plan, spend and pack is more important than ever. With the continued rise in scams across the globe, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reed: Trump Admin. Must Restore Online Public Funding Tracker
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC – Noting that federal tax dollars belong to the American people – not the President or federal agencies – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today hailed a federal court ruling that the Trump Administration violated the law by taking down a […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Peters fails again – time for real action on Occupied Gaza – PSNA
Source:  Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand’s signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action.   PSNA Co-Chair John Minto says Peters’ statements in the media this morning, fall well short of the condemnation in the joint statement, and are what […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Peters Reintroduces Bill to Help Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Cyclone reinsurance pool lowering premiums in high risk areas but affordability concerns remain
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The Australian Government’s cyclone reinsurance pool has lowered insurance premiums for customers facing medium to high risk of cyclone, the ACCC’s fourth insurance monitoring report has found. However, premiums remain very high for many households and small businesses and are generally rising in most parts of the country.  Despite […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Emil Bove’s appeals court nomination echoes earlier controversies, but with a key difference
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Paul M. Collins Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst Emil Bove, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a federal appeals judge for the 3rd Circuit, is sworn in during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via […]

MIL-OSI China: UK launches 50-Day military support campaign for Ukraine
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News British Defence Secretary John Healey on Monday announced the launch of a 50-day military support campaign for Ukraine, aligning with a recent warning issued by U.S. President Donald Trump to Russia. Healey said on social media platform X that at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) […]

MIL-OSI China: Trump administration releases Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday that the administration has released over 230,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). The related files were released after nearly 60 years of […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.1 for NSO)
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Central Bank of Russia – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.0), in comparison with the preliminary XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.0), contains architectural amendments to the supervisory and statistical reporting module, […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices – designed […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 July]. Miscarriage of justice victims will no longer have their compensation counted […]

MIL-OSI Security: DHS Sets the Record Straight: ICE Never Deported Media’s “Allentown Grandfather”
Source: US Department of Homeland Security The media fell for another hoax designed to demonize ICE law enforcement WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set the record straight on misleading and false reporting that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “secretly deported” a so-called “Allentown grandfather” to Guatemala. Additionally, reporting claimed he […]

MIL-OSI USA: RELEASE: REP. HILL VOTES TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today voted in favor of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House by a vote of 221-209. The bill strengthens America’s national security, bolsters military readiness, and delivers for Arkansas’s servicemembers and their families. […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Poughkeepsie, As New York Police Departments Face Staffing Shortages, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Keep New Yorkers And Law Enforcement Families Safe
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would establish a pilot program to provide child care services for police officers to accommodate their work hours and enhance officer recruitment and retention Today, standing with law enforcement officials,U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Elmira, As New York Police Departments Face Staffing Shortages, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Keep New Yorkers And Law Enforcement Families Safe
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would establish a pilot program to provide child care services for police officers to accommodate their work hours and enhance officer recruitment and retention Today, standing with law enforcement officials, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called […]

MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen Welcomes U.S. TRANSCOM General Randall Reed to Pease Air National Guard Base, Following First Overseas Deployment of the KC-46
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Portsmouth, NH) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, visited the Pease Air National Guard Base with the Commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), General Randall Reed. The visit is General Reed’s first […]

MIL-OSI Security: Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme
Source: United States Attorneys General 6 Two Mexican nationals were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison to 55 months each in prison for their roles in a two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico. According to court documents, Mauricio Anzures-Zarate, 53, of Mexico City, […]

Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act Passes through U.S. House of Representatives
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed H.R. 131, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening by voice vote. The bill eliminates interest payments on construction costs endured by non-federal entities and extends […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act Passes through U.S. House of Representatives
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed H.R. 131, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening by voice vote. The bill eliminates interest payments on construction costs endured by non-federal entities and extends […]

MIL-OSI: Texas Parents and Fossil Free Media’s Make Polluters Pay Campaign Hold Memorial Outside White House After Deadly Flooding
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Texas parents gathered outside the White House for a solemn memorial and press conference following the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County that claimed more than 120 lives, including 27 children attending summer camp. Organized by impacted families and the Make Polluters Pay, a campaign […]

MIL-OSI: Texas Parents and Fossil Free Media’s Make Polluters Pay Campaign Hold Memorial Outside White House After Deadly Flooding
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Texas parents gathered outside the White House for a solemn memorial and press conference following the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County that claimed more than 120 lives, including 27 children attending summer camp. Organized by impacted families and the Make Polluters Pay, a campaign […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reed: Trump Admin. Must Restore Online Public Funding Tracker
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC – Noting that federal tax dollars belong to the American people – not the President or federal agencies – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today hailed a federal court ruling that the Trump Administration violated the law by taking down a […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Peters Reintroduces Bill to Help Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss GENIUS Act Signing
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Last week, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Kudlow on Fox Business live from the White House after President Donald Trump signed his GENIUS Act into law. *Click the photo above or here to […]

MIL-OSI USA: Crapo Applauds CMS Efforts to Root Out Fraud, Saving Taxpayers Billions
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.– Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) praised the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) efforts to protect taxpayer dollars after the Agency announced it has found 2.8 million Americans enrolled in multiple Medicaid or Affordable Care Act Exchange plans, the […]

MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Rep. Young Kim’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Small Businesses 
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Improving Access to Small Business Information Act (H.R. 3351), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), to streamline federal regulations and better support small businesses.  This bill […]

MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Bill to Secure Unique Zip Code for North Tustin
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3095, a bipartisan bill to direct the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate single, unique zip codes for certain communities, including North Tustin in California’s 40th District.  U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) joined […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Emil Bove’s appeals court nomination echoes earlier controversies, but with a key difference
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Paul M. Collins Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst Emil Bove, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a federal appeals judge for the 3rd Circuit, is sworn in during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via […]

MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Backs Two Bills to Support Iowa Veterans
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed two bills to support U.S. veterans: “Our veterans are heroes who answered the call to serve our country and defend our freedoms. It […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Tuberville Exposes Left-wing Bias in NPR, PBS on Ingraham Angle
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alabama Tommy Tuberville WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Ingraham Angle on Fox News to tout the Senate passing President Trump’s first rescissions package that cuts taxpayer funding for woke propaganda outlets like NPR and PBS. Excerpts from the interview can be found below and the full interview can be viewed […]

MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville, Colleagues Call for Foreign Nations to Pay Their Share in Pharmaceutical R&D
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alabama Tommy Tuberville WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging the Trump Administration to use ongoing trade negotiations to eliminate foreign price controls that leave American […]

MIL-OSI USA: RELEASE: REP. HILL VOTES TO CUT WASTEFUL SPENDING
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, which passed the House by a vote of 216-213. The bill saves taxpayers $9 billion by rescinding unobligated funding for the State Department and returning the Corporation for […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform Jul 21, 2025 Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform WASHINGTON — A group of eight oil and natural gas trade associations today called on lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives to […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Community-led service supports people in crisis in Kamloops
Source: Government of Canada regional news People experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis in Kamloops now have access to more services to help them stabilize and connect to the support they need. “When someone is in crisis, being met with understanding and compassion can change everything,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “This service in […]

MIL-OSI USA: Tiffany Announces Nearly $1 Million for Superior Shipyards
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Tom Tiffany (WI-07) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced that Fraser Shipyards in Superior will receive $817,146.23 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funding comes through the Small Shipyard Grant Program, which Congressman Tiffany has long supported. The funding will help Fraser Shipyards purchase a […]

MIL-OSI Security: Engineer Pleads Guilty to Stealing for Chinese Government’s Benefit Trade Secret Technology Designed for Missile Launch and Detection
Source: United States Attorneys General 13 A Santa Clara County man and former engineer at a Southern California company pleaded guilty today to stealing trade secret technologies developed for use by the U.S. government to detect nuclear missile launches, track ballistic and hypersonic missiles, and to allow U.S. fighter planes to detect and evade heat-seeking […]

MIL-OSI USA: Engineer Pleads Guilty to Stealing for Chinese Government’s Benefit Trade Secret Technology Designed for Missile Launch and Detection
Source: US State of North Dakota A Santa Clara County man and former engineer at a Southern California company pleaded guilty today to stealing trade secret technologies developed for use by the U.S. government to detect nuclear missile launches, track ballistic and hypersonic missiles, and to allow U.S. fighter planes to detect and evade heat-seeking […]

Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI: Texas Parents and Fossil Free Media’s Make Polluters Pay Campaign Hold Memorial Outside White House After Deadly Flooding
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Texas parents gathered outside the White House for a solemn memorial and press conference following the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County that claimed more than 120 lives, including 27 children attending summer camp. Organized by impacted families and the Make Polluters Pay, a campaign […]

MIL-OSI: Texas Parents and Fossil Free Media’s Make Polluters Pay Campaign Hold Memorial Outside White House After Deadly Flooding
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Texas parents gathered outside the White House for a solemn memorial and press conference following the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County that claimed more than 120 lives, including 27 children attending summer camp. Organized by impacted families and the Make Polluters Pay, a campaign […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Domestic violence – Katherine
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Police have arrested a 33-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred on Monday night. Around 11:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 29-year-old female had allegedly been assaulted by a male known to her. It is alleged that the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Travel smart this winter: protect your finances and pack with purpose
Source: Premier of Victoria When the temperature drops, you can often find Australians on the move in search of sunshine, snow, or simply a change of scenery. With winter travel in full swing, being smart about how you plan, spend and pack is more important than ever. With the continued rise in scams across the globe, […]

MIL-Evening Report: NZ and allies condemn ‘inhumane’, ‘horrifying’ killings in Gaza and ‘drip feeding’ of aid
RNZ News New Zealand has joined 24 other countries in calling for an end to the war in Gaza, and criticising what they call the inhumane killing of Palestinians. The countries — including Britain, France, Canada and Australia plus the European Union — also condemed the Israeli government’s aid delivery model in Gaza as “dangerous”. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reed: Trump Admin. Must Restore Online Public Funding Tracker
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC – Noting that federal tax dollars belong to the American people – not the President or federal agencies – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today hailed a federal court ruling that the Trump Administration violated the law by taking down a […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Peters fails again – time for real action on Occupied Gaza – PSNA
Source:  Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand’s signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action.   PSNA Co-Chair John Minto says Peters’ statements in the media this morning, fall well short of the condemnation in the joint statement, and are what […]

MIL-OSI USA: VIRTUALLY TOMORROW: Attorney General Bonta to Host Community Briefing on Environmental Justice Guidance
Source: US State of California Monday, July 21, 2025 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta will host a virtual community briefing to share information from the newly released Environmental Justice guidance, which reinforces the continued importance and legality of efforts to advance environmental justice.  WHO: California Attorney General Rob Bonta […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Emil Bove’s appeals court nomination echoes earlier controversies, but with a key difference
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Paul M. Collins Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst Emil Bove, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a federal appeals judge for the 3rd Circuit, is sworn in during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.1 for NSO)
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Central Bank of Russia – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.0), in comparison with the preliminary XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.0), contains architectural amendments to the supervisory and statistical reporting module, […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices – designed […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 July]. Miscarriage of justice victims will no longer have their compensation counted […]

MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “THE ONE BIG UGLY BILL IS A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Donald Trump and House Republicans One Big Ugly Law will drive up costs and rip healthcare and nutritional assistance from millions of Americans to reward their […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.”
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.” Jul 21, 2025 Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.” Dear Chairman Westerman: …Reforming the nation’s outdated permitting system is critical to bolstering energy security, growing jobs, […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Elmira, As New York Police Departments Face Staffing Shortages, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Keep New Yorkers And Law Enforcement Families Safe
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would establish a pilot program to provide child care services for police officers to accommodate their work hours and enhance officer recruitment and retention Today, standing with law enforcement officials, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called […]

MIL-OSI USA: In Poughkeepsie, As New York Police Departments Face Staffing Shortages, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Keep New Yorkers And Law Enforcement Families Safe
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would establish a pilot program to provide child care services for police officers to accommodate their work hours and enhance officer recruitment and retention Today, standing with law enforcement officials,U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for […]

MIL-OSI Security: Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme
Source: United States Attorneys General 6 Two Mexican nationals were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison to 55 months each in prison for their roles in a two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico. According to court documents, Mauricio Anzures-Zarate, 53, of Mexico City, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Gutting Critical Social Services
Source: US State of New York EW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration to stop its unlawful attempt to gut lifesaving health, education, and social service programs for low-income families. Earlier this month, in a chaotic reversal of decades of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme
Source: US Justice – Antitrust Division Headline: Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme Two Mexican nationals were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison to 55 months each in prison for their roles in a two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking […]

MIL-OSI Security: Engineer Pleads Guilty to Stealing for Chinese Government’s Benefit Trade Secret Technology Designed for Missile Launch and Detection
Source: United States Attorneys General 13 A Santa Clara County man and former engineer at a Southern California company pleaded guilty today to stealing trade secret technologies developed for use by the U.S. government to detect nuclear missile launches, track ballistic and hypersonic missiles, and to allow U.S. fighter planes to detect and evade heat-seeking […]

Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Domestic violence – Katherine
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Police have arrested a 33-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred on Monday night. Around 11:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 29-year-old female had allegedly been assaulted by a male known to her. It is alleged that the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Travel smart this winter: protect your finances and pack with purpose
Source: Premier of Victoria When the temperature drops, you can often find Australians on the move in search of sunshine, snow, or simply a change of scenery. With winter travel in full swing, being smart about how you plan, spend and pack is more important than ever. With the continued rise in scams across the globe, […]

MIL-Evening Report: Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonti Horner, Professor (Astrophysics), University of Southern Queensland View of the 2023 Perseid meteor shower from the southernmost part of Sequoia National Forest, US. NASA/Preston Dyches In recent days, you may have seen articles claiming the “best meteor shower of the year” is about to start. Unfortunately, […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Cyclone reinsurance pool lowering premiums in high risk areas but affordability concerns remain
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The Australian Government’s cyclone reinsurance pool has lowered insurance premiums for customers facing medium to high risk of cyclone, the ACCC’s fourth insurance monitoring report has found. However, premiums remain very high for many households and small businesses and are generally rising in most parts of the country.  Despite […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: MEDIA + TALENT ALERT: The 30th session of the International Seabed Authority Assembly starts
Source: Greenpeace Statement – TUESDAY 22 JULY — The future of deep sea mining will be a focus for world leaders this week as the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly kicked in Kingston, Jamaica overnight (11pm AEST). Delegates, including from the Pacific and Australia, will discuss deep sea mining for the first time since The […]

MIL-Evening Report: How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bin Lu, Senior Research Fellow in Renewable Energy, Australian National University Leonid Andronov/Shutterstock As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050. If everyone charges their car and […]

MIL-Evening Report: The end of open-plan classrooms: how school design reflects changing ideas in education
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leon Benade, Professor in the School of Education of Edith Cowan University (ECU), Perth, WA, Edith Cowan University skynesher/Getty Imaged The end of open-plan classrooms in New Zealand, recently announced by Education Minister Erica Stanford, marks yet another swing of the pendulum in school design. Depending on […]

MIL-Evening Report: Could Rupert Murdoch bring down Donald Trump? A court case threatens more than just their relationship
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Dodd, Professor of Journalism, Director of the Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne If Rupert Murdoch becomes a white knight standing up to a rampantly bullying US president, the world has moved into the upside-down. This is, after all, the media mogul whose US […]

MIL-OSI: A new era for Ripple XRP: PBK Miner launches zero-hardware XRP cloud mining, offering a new way to make money
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Sydney,Australia, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem flourishes around the world, PBKMiner is proud to introduce a breakthrough in cryptocurrency mining: XRP-specific cloud mining contracts. These short-term, flexible contracts are now available on desktop and mobile platforms, allowing users to mine XRP remotely and receive daily XRP rewards […]

MIL-OSI USA: Kamlager-Dove, Los Angeles Leaders Sound the Alarm: Defunding Planned Parenthood Would Lead to a Public Health Crisis
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District) LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Board Co-Chair of Planned Parenthood L.A., led leaders from across Los Angeles County, including L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Director of L.A. County Public Health, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, in sounding the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Update: Noosa crocodile
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 21 Jul 2025 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Rangers investigated a reported crocodile sighting at Noosa Spit on 20 July 2025 but found no evidence of a crocodile. A follow-up search is planned for 21 July 2025. The investigation was prompted by a fisher reporting possible crocodile images on a boat’s depth-sounder to the Department of the Environment, […]

MIL-OSI: G50 Corp to Present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference July 23
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TUCSON, Ariz., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — G50 Corp (ASX: G50; OTCQB: GFTYF), based in Sydney, Australia, and focused on its precious and strategic metals discovery at the Golconda Project, Arizona, today announced that Mark Wallace, Managing Director / CEO, will present live at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference hosted […]

MIL-OSI Canada: His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ville de Québec Completes Rearmament in Australia while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 
Source: Government of Canada News (2) July 21, 2025 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec completed the forward rearmament of Block II Harpoon Missiles while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 in Australia. The rearmament, conducted at the port of Darwin, Australia, was […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: 21 July 2025

Partner spotlight: Centre for Pathogen Genomics celebrates two years of partnership with the WHO International Pathogen Surveillance Network
Source: World Health Organisation The Centre for Pathogen Genomics is a leading academic and training hub for infectious diseases genomics in the Asia-Pacific region at the University of Melbourne, based at the Doherty Institute. The Centre’s mission is to build collaborative partnerships to support accessible pathogen genomics globally, through translational research and research training; and […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Mariapaola McGurk, Lecturer in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Johannesburg is weathering a storm of crises. Nowhere is its complex tangle of challenges more visible than in the inner city, where crime, overcrowding, and infrastructure collapse – such as roads literally exploding – paint […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Mariapaola McGurk, Lecturer in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Johannesburg is weathering a storm of crises. Nowhere is its complex tangle of challenges more visible than in the inner city, where crime, overcrowding, and infrastructure collapse – such as roads literally exploding – paint […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Amb. Douglas Yu-Tien Hsu And Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu Attend the 2025 Australia-Taiwan Business Council Limited (ATBC) Annual General Meeting Business Luncheon
Source: Republic of China Taiwan Taiwan in Australia Amb. Douglas Yu-Tien Hsu and Taiwan in Sydney Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu were pleased to be invited by Australia-Taiwan Business Council Limited (ATBC)President John Toigo and CEO Ching-Mei Maddock to its 2025 Annual General Meeting Business Luncheon, catching up and reconnecting with Australian counterparts, business leaders […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Appointment of the New Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs
Source: APO . The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ambassador Ian Madeleine as the new Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism. Ambassador Madeleine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, specialising in history and politics, from the Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. Additionally, […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Home Affairs delivers dignity to South Africans abroad
Source: Government of South Africa Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has announced the rollout of game-changing new Home Affairs service centres abroad. The centres are set to assist South Africans living overseas, who have often waited 12 to 18 months just to obtain a new passport. With the opening of these new service centres, […]

MIL-OSI: BlackRock® Canada Announces July Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the July 2025 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada which pay on a monthly basis. Unitholders of record of the […]

New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Workplace Safety – Road freight body welcomes steady decline in workplace injuries
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight body welcomes steady decline in workplace injuries Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a decline in road freight transport workplace injuries, saying it shows industry commitment to health and safety improvements. Data released by ACC shows that annual injury claims have fallen by 35 per cent between 2018 and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Learning webinars to assist tertiary teaching online in New Zealand
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 28 August 2020Last updated 28 August 2020 Print Share In these recorded webinars, New Zealand and Australian experts share their knowledge to enhance the quality of your online teaching practice.In these recorded webinars, New Zealand and Australian experts share their knowledge to enhance the quality of your online teaching […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Disability Action Plans
Source: Tertiary Education Commission The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) expects TEOs to take a proactive approach to improving outcomes for disabled learners. TEOs are required to develop and submit a Disability Action Plan (DAP) or DAP progress update as part of their Investment Plans. As most TEOs have now submitted a DAP, the focus has […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Learner Success Diagnostic Tool Participants’ Guide text
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Version 1.0IntroductionTaking part in the sessionsSteps in the toolWhat happens after using the toolFeedbackIntroductionBackground to the LSDTThe LSDT is an integral part of the learner success approach.The tool is intended to be used by your organisation to undertake a self-assessment of your organisation’s level of maturity across a range of capabilities. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ – Price it right: Consumer NZ launches campaign to stop misleading supermarket pricing
Source: Consumer NZ A new petition calls for a mandatory supermarket pricing accuracy code, automatic compensation and tougher penalties. Consumer NZ has launched a new campaign – Price it right – calling on the government to crack down on misleading supermarket pricing practices that are costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year across […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Peters fails again – time for real action on Occupied Gaza – PSNA
Source:  Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand’s signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action.   PSNA Co-Chair John Minto says Peters’ statements in the media this morning, fall well short of the condemnation in the joint statement, and are what […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Nicola Willis urged to step in now to get Kiwi food aid to Gaza – PSNZ
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA is urging the government to step in and require Paypal to refund money it refuses to pass on starving families in Occupied Gaza.   Paypal has been freezing accounts which send money to Occupied Gaza – the latest being the account of Wellington-based writer “Emily Writes” who has posted […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Current Economic Decline driven by Constrained Liquidity – Trend Analysis Network
Source: Trend Analysis Network New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of strain, and a growing body of evidence points to liquidity shortages and over manipulated interest rates as key culprits. While global macroeconomic policies and domestic shifts play some part, the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate strategy may have overcorrected, leaving the economy with limited liquidity. The Reserve Bank of […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – ProCare welcomes announcement of new Waikato medical school as a commitment to strengthening primary care workforce
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, warmly welcomes the announcement from Health Minister Simeon Brown and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti that Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new medical school at the University of Waikato. While the school won’t open until 2028, the announcement includes a strong focus on primary care and rural […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Updated guidance for suspected quarantinable disease on domestic and international vessels
Source: Maritime New Zealand Health New Zealand, working with New Zealand Customs and Maritime NZ, has updated “Vessel Management Framework: Guidance for managing maritime vessels when a quarantinable disease is suspected or known to be on board.” You’ll find it on our ports and harbours page. The Vessel Management Framework has been created for port […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Planting the seeds of community at Gordon Park
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 July 2025 Situated just outside the town, the remnant kahikatea forest of Gordon Park Scenic Reserve is unique in the Whanganui area and beloved by many people in the community. Department of Conservation Community Ranger Hēmi Stuteley says the new car park, fencing, and a planned picnic area will […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: TEC-funded tertiary education data
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 21 March 2025Last updated 21 March 2025 Print Share This page has information on the latest delivery volume and funding details for our main funds.This page has information on the latest delivery volume and funding details for our main funds. The spreadsheet below shows Tertiary Education Commission (TEC)-funded tertiary […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Female technician completes EV training at EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 25 seconds ago A female technician at Andrew Simms Motor Group in Auckland has completed electric vehicle training through EIT to meet growing demand in the workshop. Lezani Oosthuizen-Meyer, who joined the dealership in 2023, recently completed the NZ Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering [Level 5] through EIT via […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pharmac continues to engage with consumers
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes the establishment of Pharmac’s new consumer working group to help Pharmac help reset how it works with health consumers. “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Planning for end of greyhound racing proceeds
Source: New Zealand Government Planning for the intended ending of greyhound racing in New Zealand is moving forward with animal welfare paramount while also managing the uncertainty for those in the industry, Racing Minister Winston Peters says. “We welcome the interim report by the Ministerial Advisory Committee appointed to help plan the intended transition away […]

MIL-Evening Report: Why has a bill to relax NZ foreign investment rules had so little scrutiny?
ANALYSIS: By Jane Kelsey, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau While public attention has been focused on the domestic fast-track consenting process for infrastructure and mining, Associate Minister of Finance David Seymour has been pushing through another fast-track process — this time for foreign investment in New Zealand. But it has had almost no public […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Annual inflation at 2.7 percent in June 2025 – Stats NZ media and information release: Consumers price index: June 2025 quarter
Annual inflation at 2.7 percent in June 2025 – media release 21 July 2025 Aotearoa New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 2.7 percent in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 2.7 percent increase follows a 2.5 percent annual increase in the 12 months […]

MIL-Evening Report: PSNA calls on NZ to urgently condemn Israeli weaponisation of starvation
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has called on the New Zealand government to immediately condemn Israel’s weaponisation of starvation and demand an end to the siege of Gaza. It has also called for a permanent ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to the besieged enclave. “All political parties and elected officials must break […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Waikato medical school gets green light
Source: New Zealand Government A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato as part of the Government’s plan to build a stronger health workforce, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti say. “Cabinet has approved the business case for the new school, which will have a strong focus […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government Defence Cuts – Govt wrong to cut another 255 civilian Defence jobs at time of rising risks
Source: PSA – 255 civilian roles across NZDF to go – 10% of civilian workforce downsized in last year – Another 46 roles proposed to go The Government is fooling itself if cutting 10% of the civilian workforce is how you build a modern, combat ready defence force at a time of rising security risks. NZDF today confirmed final […]

Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI Security: Alleged perpetrator of sending thousands of threatening emails to schools in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Latvia apprehended
Source: Eurojust Eurojust has assisted the authorities in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Latvia with the apprehension of the alleged perpetrator who was responsible for sending thousands of emails in September last year threatening schools with explosions. The mass threats, which were also sent to other educational institutions and leisure centres, caused major public concern […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Microsoft supports making Europe’s languages and cultures more accessible in the digital realm
Source: Microsoft Headline: Microsoft supports making Europe’s languages and cultures more accessible in the digital realm Editor’s Note: This blog is also available in Italian, Spanish, French, and German. Europe is home to more than 200 languages and a rich cultural legacy that spans thousands of years, preserved in millions of cultural assets that tell […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Joint statement on behalf of 26 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Source: Government of Canada News July 21, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union Commissioner for Equality, […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 News story Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025 The UK and 25 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Joint statement by: foreign ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Joint statement on behalf of 26 international partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Joint statement: We, the signatories listed below, come together with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. The suffering of civilians […]

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Announces $1 Genesis Event Token Sale Ahead of $20 Launch
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), a next-generation blockchain ecosystem designed to democratize mining and digital asset ownership, has officially launched its Genesis Event, offering early participants the opportunity to purchase BTC-S tokens for just $1 — down from the current presale price of $13. With only […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months More than £150 million worth of air defence and artillery has been delivered to Ukraine in the last two months, as procurement of hundreds of air […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Where will we live? The urgent need for affordable housing in Estonia
Source: European Investment Bank To further strengthen our engagement, the EIB has recently opened a local office in Tallinn, enhancing our ability to work closely with partners on the ground. The EIB is ready to support Estonia’s efforts to expand access to such housing. This includes supporting innovative and sustainable construction methods, financing energy-efficient renovations […]

MIL-OSI: Leil Storage Launches SaunaFS 5.0: The First On-Premise HM-SMR Ready Distributed File System Delivering Eco-Efficiency Without Performance Compromise
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leil Storage announces the release of SaunaFS 5.0, redefining what’s possible for on-premise large-scale enterprise storage empowered by hyperscale efficiency. SaunaFS 5.0 is the industry’s first on-premises distributed file system engineered for true exabyte scale, purpose-built to unlock the exceptional density and efficiency of Host-Managed Shingled […]

MIL-OSI: Mint Miner cloud mining fully upgrades new asset appreciation methods: free APP + stablecoin automatic income distribution
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the context of global digital assets moving towards mainstream and institutionalization, Mint Miner is reshaping the definition of cloud mining with a revolutionary product structure and technology stack. Its newly upgraded smart mining platform integrates free application entry, stablecoin automatic income […]

Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI China: UK launches 50-Day military support campaign for Ukraine
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News British Defence Secretary John Healey on Monday announced the launch of a 50-day military support campaign for Ukraine, aligning with a recent warning issued by U.S. President Donald Trump to Russia. Healey said on social media platform X that at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: World News in Brief: Houthi-Israel tensions, Sudan cholera cases rise, deadly attacks in Ukraine
Source: United Nations 2 These strikes occurred while the UN Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement – established in 2018 to support the ceasefire between the Government of Yemen and the Houthis – was patrolling at locations to the northern parts of the Port.  The Secretary-General also expressed deep concern about the continuing missile and […]

MIL-OSI: RBB Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2025 Earnings and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 Per Common Share
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBB) and its subsidiaries, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”) and RBB Asset Management Company (“RAM”), collectively referred to herein as the “Company,” announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income totaled $9.3 million, or $0.52 diluted earnings per […]

MIL-OSI: NXP Semiconductors Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today reported financial results for the second quarter, which ended June 29, 2025. “NXP delivered quarterly revenue of $2.93 billion, above the midpoint of our guidance, with all our focus end-markets performing above expectations. Our guidance for the […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland
Source: United Nations secretary general The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland. The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister discussed the global geopolitical situation, including Ukraine and the Middle East, along with the role of the United Nations. The 2030 Agenda and the UN80 initiative were also discussed. […]

MIL-OSI: Skillful Application of Fundamental Principles Yields Standout Results: TrustCo Announces Net Income Up 19.8%; Net Interest Income up 10.5%
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Executive Snapshot: Bank-wide financial results: Key metrics for the second quarter 2025: Net income of $15.0 million, or $0.79 diluted earnings per share, increased 19.8% compared to $12.6 million, or $0.66 diluted earnings per share for the second quarter 2024 Net interest income of $41.7 million, up 10.5% from $37.8 million for […]

MIL-OSI Security: Alleged perpetrator of sending thousands of threatening emails to schools in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Latvia apprehended
Source: Eurojust Eurojust has assisted the authorities in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Latvia with the apprehension of the alleged perpetrator who was responsible for sending thousands of emails in September last year threatening schools with explosions. The mass threats, which were also sent to other educational institutions and leisure centres, caused major public concern […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute
Source: WTO Headline: Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute This is the second appeal arbitration conducted under the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) to which both China and the European Union are participants. Summary of key findings  Download: In pdf format: What is the MPIA? The MPIA was agreed upon among its original 18 […]

MIL-OSI Russia: The Chinese Foreign Ministry spoke about the Chinese side’s expectations from the 25th meeting of the leaders of China and the EU
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — China and the European Union will hold the 25th China-EU leaders’ meeting […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Salvaging SDGs still possible, but countries must act now: Guterres
Source: United Nations 4 Addressing ministers at UN Headquarters in New York, he called for urgent action to rescue lagging Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) amid war, inequality and fiscal strain. “Transformation is not only necessary – it is possible,” he declared, highlighting landmark commitments adopted in recent months: the Pandemic Agreement at the World Health […]

Russia and Ukraine edge closer to first talks in seven weeks
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Russia and Ukraine appear close to agreeing to hold a new round of peace talks in Turkey this week, although the Kremlin said on Monday that the two sides held “diametrically opposed” positions on how to end the war. Two days after Ukraine called for new […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Defence Minister McGuinty participates in the 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group 
Source: Government of Canada News July 21, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany. The meeting was held virtually and brought together representatives from more […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s remarks to the High-level Political Forum [bilingual as delivered, scroll down for all-English and all-French]
Source: United Nations secretary general This year’s High-Level Political Forum arrives at a time of profound challenge – but also real possibility. Despite enormous headwinds, we have seen just in the last two months what can be achieved when countries come together with conviction and focus. We saw it in Geneva, where the World Health […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and Ukraine’s ceasefire memoranda are diametrically opposed – Russian President’s press secretary
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, July 21 /Xinhua/ — The delegations of Russia and Ukraine at the talks on the Ukrainian […]

MIL-OSI Security: NATO Secretary General highlights new opportunity for support at Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting
Source: NATO On Monday (21 July 2025) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte took part in an online meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG). The meeting was hosted by the German Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, and the UK Defence Secretary, John Healey. Speaking to Defence Ministers who joined for the meeting, the Secretary […]

MIL-OSI China: Russia makes group raids on Ukraine
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russian forces launched an overnight group strike on Ukraine’s military-industrial complex and the infrastructure of military airfields, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday. The raid involved long-range high-precision weapons launched from air, land and sea-based platforms, including “Kinzhal” air-launched hypersonic ballistic missiles and combat drones, the […]

Russia says it favours new round of peace talks with Ukraine, highlights gulf between them
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Kremlin said on Monday that Moscow was in favour of a new round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine but the two sides’ positions were diametrically opposed so there was a lot of diplomatic work to be done. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: About 2.5 million square meters of asphalt concrete were laid during the reconstruction of a section of the M-3 “Ukraine” highway
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. On the federal highway M-3 “Ukraine” the implementation of a large-scale project to reconstruct the section from the 65th km to the 124th km in the Kaluga region […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months More than £150 million worth of air defence and artillery has been delivered to Ukraine in the last two months, as procurement of hundreds of air […]

MIL-OSI China: Russia says open to talks with Ukraine, but insists on its goals
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russia is ready to move quickly toward a settlement on Ukraine, but the main objective is to achieve its goals, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Sunday. President Vladimir Putin “has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon […]

Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: NZ and allies condemn ‘inhumane’, ‘horrifying’ killings in Gaza and ‘drip feeding’ of aid
RNZ News New Zealand has joined 24 other countries in calling for an end to the war in Gaza, and criticising what they call the inhumane killing of Palestinians. The countries — including Britain, France, Canada and Australia plus the European Union — also condemed the Israeli government’s aid delivery model in Gaza as “dangerous”. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Peters fails again – time for real action on Occupied Gaza – PSNA
Source:  Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand’s signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action.   PSNA Co-Chair John Minto says Peters’ statements in the media this morning, fall well short of the condemnation in the joint statement, and are what […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Nicola Willis urged to step in now to get Kiwi food aid to Gaza – PSNZ
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA is urging the government to step in and require Paypal to refund money it refuses to pass on starving families in Occupied Gaza.   Paypal has been freezing accounts which send money to Occupied Gaza – the latest being the account of Wellington-based writer “Emily Writes” who has posted […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rehabilitation of Sea Turtle Captures Hearts and Exemplifies N.C. Aquarium Mission
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Rehabilitation of Sea Turtle Captures Hearts and Exemplifies N.C. Aquarium Mission Rehabilitation of Sea Turtle Captures Hearts and Exemplifies N.C. Aquarium Missionjejohnson6Mon, 07/21/2025 – 17:13 The newest sea turtle patient at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island is quickly capturing hearts across the Outer Banks. In late June […]

MIL-OSI USA: Mountain Gateway Museum to Host Historical Book Club Meeting July 30
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Mountain Gateway Museum to Host Historical Book Club Meeting July 30 Mountain Gateway Museum to Host Historical Book Club Meeting July 30jejohnson6Mon, 07/21/2025 – 17:20 Mountain Gateway Museum, in partnership with the McDowell County Public Library, has launched a new monthly book club exploring regional history through literature. The second […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: 21 July 2025

WHO operations compromised following attacks on warehouse and facility sheltering staff and families in Deir al Balah, Gaza
Source: World Health Organisation WHO condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on a building housing WHO staff in Deir al Balah in Gaza, the mistreatment of those sheltering there, and the destruction of its main warehouse. Following intensified hostilities in Deir al Balah after the latest evacuation order issued by Israeli military, the WHO […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: People dying from lack of aid every day in Gaza: WFP official
Source: United Nations 2 Ross Smith, director of emergency preparedness and response, briefed journalists in New York in the wake of a deadly incident on Sunday in which dozens of civilians were killed and injured while waiting to access food as a WFP convoy was entering northern Gaza. “Yesterday’s incident is one of the greatest […]

MIL-OSI: 2UniFi and Nav Team Up to Power Growth for Small Business
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DENVER, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership to support 2UniFi, an innovative financial ecosystem for business launched this month. As part of the initial collaboration, 2UniFi will be integrated within the Nav marketplace for small business deposit and lending […]

MIL-OSI: 1st Security Bank Announces the Promotion of May-Ling Sowell, effective July 1, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (“1st Security” or “Bank”) announced the promotion of May-Ling Sowell to the position of Chief Compliance Officer, SVP. May-Ling became 1st Security Bank’s Compliance Officer in November 2006 after […]

MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA – Gaza: Southern African bishops reaffirm their support for the South African government’s genocide complaint
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) – The Southern African bishops re-affirmed their full support of South Africa’s legal case against Israel at the International Criminal Court (ICJ), which accuses Israel of genocide against the population of Gaza.In a statement published in the aftermath of the bombing of the Holy Family Church […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: UK: Government must ‘show real backbone’ and act now to end Gaza genocide – Amnesty response to Foreign Ministers’ statement
Source: Amnesty International – 21 Jul 2025, 03:49pm In response to David Lammy and other Foreign Ministers’ statement on the genocide in Gaza, Kristyan Benedict, Amnesty International UK’s Crisis Response Manager, said: “These are empty words from the Foreign Secretary – the statement lacks any resolve, leadership or action to help end the crisis in […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: New Evacuation Order Limits UN’s Ability to Deliver Aid in Gaza, Secretary-General warns
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council SG/SM/22734 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General is appalled by the accelerating breakdown of humanitarian conditions in Gaza, where the last lifelines keeping people alive are collapsing. He deplores the growing reports of children and adults suffering […]

Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025
Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: NZ and allies condemn ‘inhumane’, ‘horrifying’ killings in Gaza and ‘drip feeding’ of aid
RNZ News New Zealand has joined 24 other countries in calling for an end to the war in Gaza, and criticising what they call the inhumane killing of Palestinians. The countries — including Britain, France, Canada and Australia plus the European Union — also condemed the Israeli government’s aid delivery model in Gaza as “dangerous”. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Peters fails again – time for real action on Occupied Gaza – PSNA
Source:  Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand’s signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action.   PSNA Co-Chair John Minto says Peters’ statements in the media this morning, fall well short of the condemnation in the joint statement, and are what […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Nicola Willis urged to step in now to get Kiwi food aid to Gaza – PSNZ
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA is urging the government to step in and require Paypal to refund money it refuses to pass on starving families in Occupied Gaza.   Paypal has been freezing accounts which send money to Occupied Gaza – the latest being the account of Wellington-based writer “Emily Writes” who has posted […]

MIL-OSI USA: RELEASE: REP. HILL VOTES TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today voted in favor of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House by a vote of 221-209. The bill strengthens America’s national security, bolsters military readiness, and delivers for Arkansas’s servicemembers and their families. […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: 21 July 2025

WHO operations compromised following attacks on warehouse and facility sheltering staff and families in Deir al Balah, Gaza
Source: World Health Organisation WHO condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on a building housing WHO staff in Deir al Balah in Gaza, the mistreatment of those sheltering there, and the destruction of its main warehouse. Following intensified hostilities in Deir al Balah after the latest evacuation order issued by Israeli military, the WHO […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: World News in Brief: Houthi-Israel tensions, Sudan cholera cases rise, deadly attacks in Ukraine
Source: United Nations 2 These strikes occurred while the UN Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement – established in 2018 to support the ceasefire between the Government of Yemen and the Houthis – was patrolling at locations to the northern parts of the Port.  The Secretary-General also expressed deep concern about the continuing missile and […]

MIL-OSI: 2UniFi and Nav Team Up to Power Growth for Small Business
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DENVER, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership to support 2UniFi, an innovative financial ecosystem for business launched this month. As part of the initial collaboration, 2UniFi will be integrated within the Nav marketplace for small business deposit and lending […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza will receive additional humanitarian aid funded by the UK government. UK government announces new £60m humanitarian aid package to support healthcare, food and water. Includes vital funding to treat patients at UK-Med […]

MIL-OSI USA: Dingell Demands Answers from State Department Following Israel Strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan) Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing deep concern and urging further action to pursue a ceasefire following a strike by the Israeli military on the only Catholic Parish in Gaza. “This strike […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll in Gaza exceeds 59,000: health ministry
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GAZA, July 21 (Xinhua) — The number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East, 21 July 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Oral statement to Parliament Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East, 21 July 2025 The Foreign Secretary made a statement to parliament on the Middle East With permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the Middle East. I’ll begin on Syria. We […]

MIL-OSI: G50 Corp to Present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference July 23
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TUCSON, Ariz., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — G50 Corp (ASX: G50; OTCQB: GFTYF), based in Sydney, Australia, and focused on its precious and strategic metals discovery at the Golconda Project, Arizona, today announced that Mark Wallace, Managing Director / CEO, will present live at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference hosted […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Joint statement on behalf of 26 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Source: Government of Canada News July 21, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union Commissioner for Equality, […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Terror and chaos for Gaza’s people now entering the ‘death phase’
Source: United Nations 2 In an alert, the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, relayed desperate testimonies from its colleagues who are also struggling to survive in the war-torn enclave. “We’re in the death phase,” one UNRWA worker said. “Everything around people at the moment is death, whether it’s bombs or strikes, children wasting away […]

MIL-OSI: ETHRANSACTION’s new Cloud Mining contracts makes it easier to yield stablecoins such as BTC, ETH, DOGE, XRP and LTC
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Kansas City, Missouri, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  According to the current financial system of the crypto market, the turbulence continues, and the cloud mining industry is also becoming more and more fierce. Nowadays, using stablecoins to participate in cloud mining is the safest and wisest choice. ETHRANSACTION has become an […]

University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Learning webinars to assist tertiary teaching online in New Zealand
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 28 August 2020Last updated 28 August 2020 Print Share In these recorded webinars, New Zealand and Australian experts share their knowledge to enhance the quality of your online teaching practice.In these recorded webinars, New Zealand and Australian experts share their knowledge to enhance the quality of your online teaching […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 32 Awarded Scholarships To Tackle Sustainability Challenges
Source: Government of Singapore JOINT NEWS RELEASE BETWEEN MSE, NEA, PUB AND SFA Singapore, 21 July 2025 – 16 young individuals have received the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SSS) to pursue courses in engineering, environmental, food, and science-related disciplines locally or overseas. Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, presented the scholarships at the […]

MIL-Evening Report: Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonti Horner, Professor (Astrophysics), University of Southern Queensland View of the 2023 Perseid meteor shower from the southernmost part of Sequoia National Forest, US. NASA/Preston Dyches In recent days, you may have seen articles claiming the “best meteor shower of the year” is about to start. Unfortunately, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – ProCare welcomes announcement of new Waikato medical school as a commitment to strengthening primary care workforce
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, warmly welcomes the announcement from Health Minister Simeon Brown and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti that Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new medical school at the University of Waikato. While the school won’t open until 2028, the announcement includes a strong focus on primary care and rural […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: Novosibirsk AI developments have potential for federal replication
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. During his working visit, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko got acquainted with the results of the implementation of artificial intelligence in various […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev: Buryatia on “Far East Street” will tell about the sacred lake
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The Republic of Buryatia will traditionally take part in the exhibition “Far East Street”, which will be held from September 3 to 9 as part of the tenth, […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices – designed […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK. 17 UK companies developing sustainable aviation fuel to receive share of new £63 million funding boost, supporting […]

MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Recognizes “Riverboat Discovery” Co-Founder Mary Binkley as “Alaskan of the Week”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.21.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized longtime Fairbanks resident and tourism pioneer Mary Binkley on the Senate floor last week. For 75 years, Mary has been a central figure in Alaska’s visitor industry, co-founding the iconic Riverboat Discovery and helping to showcase the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Jim Costa Honors the Life of John Harris on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California WASHINGTON – In a heartfelt tribute, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) honored the life and legacy of John C. Harris on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, recognizing his decades of leadership in California and San Joaquin Valley agriculture. […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.”
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.” Jul 21, 2025 Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.” Dear Chairman Westerman: …Reforming the nation’s outdated permitting system is critical to bolstering energy security, growing jobs, […]

MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Launches Second Investigation into George Mason University
Source: United States Attorneys General The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it has launched an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether the University has denied equal treatment of individuals based on race or national origin, in violation of Title VI. The compliance review investigation will examine whether George Mason University, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department Launches Second Investigation into George Mason University
Source: US State of North Dakota The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it has launched an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether the University has denied equal treatment of individuals based on race or national origin, in violation of Title VI. The compliance review investigation will examine whether George Mason […]

MIL-OSI USA: SEC Announces George Botic to Serve as Acting Chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Source: Securities and Exchange Commission The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it has designated George R. Botic to serve as Acting Chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, effective July 23, 2025. Current PCAOB Chair Erica Y. Williams has resigned from the Board, effective July 22, 2025. “I thank Erica Williams for […]

MIL-OSI USA: More Than $52 Million for UMaine System Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bills
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she advanced $52,350,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for the University of Maine (UMaine) System in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) and Agriculture, Rural Development, […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Lectures, workshops and horizontal connections: the Summer Engineering and Economics School 2025 has started at the State University of Management
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Official website of the State – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. On July 21, 2025, the Summer School of Engineering and Economics started at the State University of Management. The School brings together postgraduate students, young scientists and engineers from different Russian universities for the […]

MIL-OSI Banking: Microsoft supports making Europe’s languages and cultures more accessible in the digital realm
Source: Microsoft Headline: Microsoft supports making Europe’s languages and cultures more accessible in the digital realm Editor’s Note: This blog is also available in Italian, Spanish, French, and German. Europe is home to more than 200 languages and a rich cultural legacy that spans thousands of years, preserved in millions of cultural assets that tell […]

MIL-OSI USA: One-Stop-Shop for Military and Veterans Interested in SUNY
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a one-stop-shop for active duty servicemembers, veterans, and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university. The landing page: www.suny.edu/military, includes information on available credit for military service and experience, tuition assistance, specialized scholarships, and dedicated […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: AI in universities: How large language models are transforming research
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Ali Shiri, Professor of Information Science & Vice Dean, Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, University of Alberta Generative AI, especially large language models (LLMs), present exciting and unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for academic research and scholarship. As the different versions of LLMs (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: ARU graduates lead the region for career success
Source: Anglia Ruskin University New national data shows that Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduates are thriving in their chosen careers, with ARU top in the region for two key measures of graduate success. The findings come from the Graduate Outcomes survey, the UK’s largest annual social survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)*. […]

Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: NZ and allies condemn ‘inhumane’, ‘horrifying’ killings in Gaza and ‘drip feeding’ of aid
RNZ News New Zealand has joined 24 other countries in calling for an end to the war in Gaza, and criticising what they call the inhumane killing of Palestinians. The countries — including Britain, France, Canada and Australia plus the European Union — also condemed the Israeli government’s aid delivery model in Gaza as “dangerous”. […]

MIL-Evening Report: Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonti Horner, Professor (Astrophysics), University of Southern Queensland View of the 2023 Perseid meteor shower from the southernmost part of Sequoia National Forest, US. NASA/Preston Dyches In recent days, you may have seen articles claiming the “best meteor shower of the year” is about to start. Unfortunately, […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Emil Bove’s appeals court nomination echoes earlier controversies, but with a key difference
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Paul M. Collins Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst Emil Bove, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a federal appeals judge for the 3rd Circuit, is sworn in during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via […]

MIL-Evening Report: Pumped up with poison: new research shows many anabolic steroids contain toxic metals
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Piatkowski, Lecturer in Psychology, Griffith University MilosStankovic/Getty Images Eighteen-year-old Mark scrolls Instagram late at night, watching videos of fitness influencers showing off muscle gains and lifting the equivalent of a baby elephant off the gym floor. Spurred on by hashtags and usernames indicating these feats involve […]

MIL-Evening Report: How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bin Lu, Senior Research Fellow in Renewable Energy, Australian National University Leonid Andronov/Shutterstock As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050. If everyone charges their car and […]

MIL-Evening Report: The end of open-plan classrooms: how school design reflects changing ideas in education
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leon Benade, Professor in the School of Education of Edith Cowan University (ECU), Perth, WA, Edith Cowan University skynesher/Getty Imaged The end of open-plan classrooms in New Zealand, recently announced by Education Minister Erica Stanford, marks yet another swing of the pendulum in school design. Depending on […]

MIL-Evening Report: Could Rupert Murdoch bring down Donald Trump? A court case threatens more than just their relationship
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Dodd, Professor of Journalism, Director of the Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne If Rupert Murdoch becomes a white knight standing up to a rampantly bullying US president, the world has moved into the upside-down. This is, after all, the media mogul whose US […]

MIL-Evening Report: PBS and NPR are generally unbiased, independent of government propaganda and provide key benefits to US democracy
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Frank and Bethine Church Endowed Chair of Public Affairs, Boise State University Congress’ cuts to public broadcasting will diminish the range and volume of the free press and the independent reporting it provides. MicroStockHub-iStock/Getty Images Plus Champions of the almost entirely party-line vote […]

MIL-Evening Report: Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security: why it’s a bad idea
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hanri Mostert, SARChI Chair for Mineral Law in Africa, University of Cape Town A US-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda binds the two African nations to a worrying arrangement: one where a country signs away its mineral resources to a superpower […]

MIL-Evening Report: A popular sweetener could be damaging your brain’s defences, says recent study
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Havovi Chichger, Professor, Biomedical Science, Anglia Ruskin University Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar. But new research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining one of the body’s most crucial protective barriers […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: PBS and NPR are generally unbiased, independent of government propaganda and provide key benefits to US democracy
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Frank and Bethine Church Endowed Chair of Public Affairs, Boise State University Congress’ cuts to public broadcasting will diminish the range and volume of the free press and the independent reporting it provides. MicroStockHub-iStock/Getty Images Plus Champions of the almost entirely party-line vote in […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: More than just a bad date: Navigating harms on LGBTQ+ dating apps
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Christopher Dietzel, Postdoctoral fellow, the DIGS Lab, Concordia University It is crucial to think about what you can do promote your safety while using dating apps, and before you click the download button. (Shutterstock) Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Grindr have become a ubiquitous part of modern […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: As Canada’s economy faces serious challenges, the Indigenous economy offers solutions
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Mylon Ollila, PhD Candidate in Indigenous Economic Policy, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) Canada faces economic headwinds due to geopolitical change, including a trade war with its closest economic partner, the United States. Canada’s policymakers are searching for new, sustainable sources of economic strength. One such source […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: A popular sweetener could be damaging your brain’s defences, says recent study
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Havovi Chichger, Professor, Biomedical Science, Anglia Ruskin University Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar. But new research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining one of the body’s most crucial protective barriers – […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: AI and other future technologies will be necessary — but not sufficient — for enacting the UN’s Pact for the Future
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Joyeeta Gupta, Professor, Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam In September 2024, members of the United Nations adopted the Pact for the Future at the Summit of the Future, held in New York City. The pact, including its two annexes on the Declaration on Future Generations and […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: How a popular sweetener could be damaging your brain’s defences
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Havovi Chichger, Professor, Biomedical Science, Anglia Ruskin University Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar. But new research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining one of the body’s most crucial protective barriers – […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: From painkillers to antibiotics: five medicines that could harm your hearing
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Dipa Kamdar, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University DC Studio/Shutterstock When we think about the side effects of medicines, we might think of nausea, fatigue or dizziness. But there’s another, lesser-known risk that can have lasting – and sometimes permanent – consequences: hearing loss. A wide range […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: How young people have taken climate justice to the world’s international courts
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Susan Ann Samuel, PhD Candidate, School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds Pla2na/Shutterstock, CC BY-NC-ND Youth activist organisations including Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change and World Youth for Climate Justice recently coordinated massive online calls across two different time zones. These two global gatherings were […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Teenagers aren’t good at spotting misinformation online – research suggests why
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Yvonne Skipper, Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Education), University of Glasgow Body Stock/Shutterstock Misinformation is found in every element of our online lives. It ranges from fake products available to buy, fake lifestyle posts on social media accounts and fake news about health and politics. Misinformation has an impact […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Rightwing populist Sanseitō party shakes Japan with election surge
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Rin Ushiyama, Lecturer in Sociology, Queen’s University Belfast Japan held elections for its upper house, the House of Councillors, on July 20. The vote proved a challenge for the conservative ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP), which has been reeling from corruption scandals, rising prices and US tariffs on […]

Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 22, 2025

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Learning webinars to assist tertiary teaching online in New Zealand
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 28 August 2020Last updated 28 August 2020 Print Share In these recorded webinars, New Zealand and Australian experts share their knowledge to enhance the quality of your online teaching practice.In these recorded webinars, New Zealand and Australian experts share their knowledge to enhance the quality of your online teaching […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 32 Awarded Scholarships To Tackle Sustainability Challenges
Source: Government of Singapore JOINT NEWS RELEASE BETWEEN MSE, NEA, PUB AND SFA Singapore, 21 July 2025 – 16 young individuals have received the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SSS) to pursue courses in engineering, environmental, food, and science-related disciplines locally or overseas. Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, presented the scholarships at the […]

MIL-OSI: XRP surges 100% to $3.66, PBKMiner launches free XRP mining contracts to attract a large number of XRP holders
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Washington, D.C, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Driven by US cryptocurrency legislation, Ripple XRP surged to $3.65, a record high. PBKMiner provides an AI-driven approach: XRP dedicated cloud mining contracts, allowing users to use Ripple (XRP) to immediately start Bitcoin cloud mining to achieve daily XRP and BTC daily income.Ripple’s native […]

MIL-OSI: XRP breaks through resistance and price surges 90%, PBK Miner launches revolutionary XRP cloud mining, igniting the XRP market
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Los Angeles, California, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XRP has had a great week, hitting an eye-popping $3.66 on Friday, a massive 90% increase from April levels. Now just a stone’s throw away from XRP’s legendary peak of $3.84 during the 2018 bull run, as enthusiasm in the cryptocurrency market soars, […]

MIL-OSI: PBK Miner launches the first XRP cloud mining platform, leading the Ripple cloud mining revolution, using XRP to earn daily passive income
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, United Kingdom , July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new US stablecoin bill passed in July 2025 is further improving regulatory clarity and opening the door to institutional adoption. Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, is fully collateralized by cash and US Treasuries and issued on the XRP Ledger.For investors who hold […]

MIL-OSI China: China has over 1.12 billion internet users, boosting prowess in culture, AI
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China had more than 1.12 billion internet users as of June 2025, according to a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) on Monday. The report also noted that internet penetration in China reached 79.7 percent by June 2025, an increase of 1.1 […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: Novosibirsk AI developments have potential for federal replication
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. During his working visit, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko got acquainted with the results of the implementation of artificial intelligence in various […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices – designed […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK. 17 UK companies developing sustainable aviation fuel to receive share of new £63 million funding boost, supporting […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Andrea Salinas Introduces Resolution to Establish “National Moon Landing Day”
Source: US Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) This week, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Representative Keith Self (TX-03), introduced a resolution establishing July 20 as “National Moon Landing Day” to mark the anniversary of the first-ever lunar landing in 1969. Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Representative Keith Self (TX-03), introduced […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform Jul 21, 2025 Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform WASHINGTON — A group of eight oil and natural gas trade associations today called on lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives to […]

MIL-OSI: Ripplecoin Mining launches XRP cloud mining contracts to help investors lock in daily crypto yields
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Francisco, California , July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As XRP breaks through $3.55, setting a new record high, Ripplecoin Mining announced the launch of a new XRP cloud mining service to provide cryptocurrency investors with a stable daily income channel. Users can directly start cloud mining contracts using mainstream currencies such […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Female technician completes EV training at EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 25 seconds ago A female technician at Andrew Simms Motor Group in Auckland has completed electric vehicle training through EIT to meet growing demand in the workshop. Lezani Oosthuizen-Meyer, who joined the dealership in 2023, recently completed the NZ Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering [Level 5] through EIT via […]

MIL-OSI: IDEX Biometrics ASA – Fully Underwritten Private Placement successfully placed – 21 July 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES […]

MIL-OSI Security: Engineer Pleads Guilty to Stealing for Chinese Government’s Benefit Trade Secret Technology Designed for Missile Launch and Detection
Source: United States Attorneys General 13 A Santa Clara County man and former engineer at a Southern California company pleaded guilty today to stealing trade secret technologies developed for use by the U.S. government to detect nuclear missile launches, track ballistic and hypersonic missiles, and to allow U.S. fighter planes to detect and evade heat-seeking […]

MIL-OSI USA: Engineer Pleads Guilty to Stealing for Chinese Government’s Benefit Trade Secret Technology Designed for Missile Launch and Detection
Source: US State of North Dakota A Santa Clara County man and former engineer at a Southern California company pleaded guilty today to stealing trade secret technologies developed for use by the U.S. government to detect nuclear missile launches, track ballistic and hypersonic missiles, and to allow U.S. fighter planes to detect and evade heat-seeking […]

MIL-OSI: Topnotch Crypto releases AI Mining V3.0.3 cloud mining upgrade, becoming the wealth engine for 8 million users
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Houston, Texas, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topnotch Crypto, a growing force in the blockchain and Web3 space, has officially announced the successful rollout of its latest platform enhancement — AI Mining V3.0.3. With this powerful upgrade, the platform is now offering free cloud mining access for Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin […]

MIL-OSI Security: Remarks of Deputy Director/General Counsel Ramona D. Elliott for the 60th Annual Seminar of the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees
Source: United States Attorneys General 13 Note: Remarks as prepared for delivery. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I last joined you in San Francisco three years ago, and I thank President Lon Jenkins, Vice President Melissa Davey, and the rest of the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees’ leadership team for […]

MIL-OSI: RBB Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2025 Earnings and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 Per Common Share
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBB) and its subsidiaries, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”) and RBB Asset Management Company (“RAM”), collectively referred to herein as the “Company,” announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income totaled $9.3 million, or $0.52 diluted earnings per […]

MIL-OSI: Fortinet Honors the Life and Contributions of Valued Board Member William H. Neukom
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the passing of William H. “Bill” Neukom, a distinguished member of Fortinet’s Board of Directors since 2013. During his tenure, Bill provided unwavering leadership, thoughtful guidance, and mentorship […]