Category: CTF

New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: CORRECTION – name release, fatal crash, Seddon
Source: New Zealand Police Police is urgently issuing a correction to an earlier release that contained incorrect details of the person who died in a fatal crash in Seddon on 18 June. The correct name of the man who died is Andres Bonifacio Hernan Vergara Oportot, 50, from Blenheim. Our sincere apologies to anyone affected by […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Support – ASB offers support for customers affected by severe weather
Source: ASB With the effects of severe weather being felt across much of the country, ASB is offering a range of support options for customers impacted by weather this weekend. Tailored support for personal, farming and business customers affected by weather will be offered on a case-by-case basis, with options including: Deferring loan repayments for […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand and Southeast Asia growing closer
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s relationships in Southeast Asia have never been more important for our security and prosperity, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “As we deal with the current challenging, uncertain and disordered security environment, New Zealand is working ever more intensively with Southeast Asia,” says Mr Peters, who is currently in Malaysia for […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed, Horahora Road, Arapuni
Source: New Zealand Police Horahora Road, between State Highway 1 and Arapuni Road, Arapuni, is blocked following a road incident this morning. Police were notified at around 5:45am of a tree that had fallen onto a vehicle, which is now blocking the road. Forunately, no one was injured. The road is closed, and motorists should […]

MIL-Evening Report: NFIP activists, advocates to open nuclear-free Pacific exhibition
Asia Pacific Report Nuclear-free and independent Pacific advocates are treating Aucklanders to a lively week-long exhibition dedicated to the struggle for nuclear justice in the region. It will be opened today by the opposition Labour Party’s spokesperson on disarmament and MP for Te Atatu, Phil Twyford, and will include a range of speakers on Aotearoa […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash: SH 1, Tīrau
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died in a crash involving a car and truck on State Highway 1, near Tīrau today. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Webster Road and State Highway 5, about 4pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. The road remains closed, and diversions […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash: SH 29, Lower Kaimai
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in a critical condition after a serious crash between a tanker and a car. The crash, on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, was reported about 5pm. The highway is blocked between McLaren Falls Road and Poripori Road. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and the highway will […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, SH3, Te Mapara
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara earlier today. The wo-vehicle crash was reported at around 11:30am. The Serious Crash Unit attended and have completed a scene examination. State Highway 3 has since re-opened. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Hornby
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Hornby this evening. The single vehicle crash on Waterloo Road was reported just before 5pm. Waterloo Road is currently closed, diversions are in place. The Serious Crash Unit are in attendance. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI New […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious accident: Hillsborough Road Mt Roskill
Source: New Zealand Police A three-car crash on Hillsborough Road around 5pm is causing major traffic delays in Mt Roskill. Emergency services are onsite tending one person who has sustained moderate injuries. One driver left the scene and attempts to locate that person are underway.  Road closures are in place between James Tyler Crescent and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release, fatal crash, Seddon
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a fatal crash in Seddon on 18 June. She was Lorena Vargas Burgos, 48, from Blenheim Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Driver stumped after crash and court
Source: New Zealand Police A lead foot motorist who attempted to branch out and hide from Police has been caught up a tree in Haruru. At about 8am yesterday, a vehicle travelling on Puketona Road sped away after noticing a nearby Police car. Far North Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Richard Garton, says the vehicle […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Four years on: Planning for Baby Anahera’s community service underway
Source: New Zealand Police A burial for a newborn baby who was found deceased at an Auckland recycling plant almost four years ago will be held next month. Baby Anahera, as she has been named by the community, was discovered at an Auckland recycling plant on August 16, 2021. Auckland City CIB’s Detective Inspector Scott […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ sends 43 more firefighters to Canada
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying an additional 43-person taskforce to Manitoba, Canada on Sunday 13 July to bolster support of Canada’s response to severe wildfires. “This deployment is in addition to the seven firefighters who left New Zealand on Wednesday. As […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Quarry NZ 2025 Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, everyone! It’s great to be back at the Quarry NZ conference for another year, standing before an industry that builds New Zealand from the ground up. You are the foundation—quite literally—of our country’s infrastructure, growth, and resilience. As this Government continues to lay the groundwork for a stronger, more […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – ProCare welcomes Pharmac’s move to improve access to asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives
Source: ProCare ProCare welcomes Pharmac’s announcement to improve access to some asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives from 1 August. The changes represent a significant step forward in supporting equitable, patient-centred primary care across Aotearoa. The changes will impact funded treatments, including: combination inhalers branded as Symbicort Turbuhaler, DuoResp Spiromax, and Vannair long-acting contraceptives branded as […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Kumeū serious crash: Name release
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now formally release the name of the young person who died in a crash near Kumeū on 27 June. He was Elliot Ellis New, aged 16, of Whangamatā who was a passenger in the vehicle.  Several investigations remain ongoing into the circumstances of the crash which occurred on Coatesville-Riverhead […]

MIL-Evening Report: ‘Storm clouds are gathering’: 40 years on from the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior
From the prologue of the 40th anniversary edition of David Robie’s seminal book on the Rainbow Warrior’s last voyage, former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark (1999-2008) writes about what the bombing on 10 July 1985 means today. The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbour on 10 July 1985 and the death of […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health Employment – Hospital nurses to take nationwide strike action – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation More than 36,000 Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora have voted to strike for 24-hours after Health NZ failed to address their safe staffing concerns. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) Chief Executive Paul Goulter says there was strong support from members […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police appeal for information following vehicle break-ins in Rolleston
Source: New Zealand Police Rolleston Police investigating a series of vehicle break-ins in the community are appealing for information from the public. Senior Constable Matt Barraclough says Police are aware of multiple reports of vehicles having been allegedly broken into in the early hours of Monday 8 July and Friday 11 July. “These have occurred […]

Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Island Games come to Scotland
Source: Scottish Government Games are part of a four-year pipeline of major events. The largest event ever hosted in Orkney begins today, as part of four years of international sport in Scotland which are expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors and provide a significant economic boost. Orkney is welcoming more than 1,600 athletes […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia The Foreign Secretary has released a joint statement on recent developments in Georgia alongside European partners Joint statement of 11 July 2025 by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, […]

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Activates Limited-Time $5 Price Rollback in Presale Ahead of LBank Listing
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), a next-generation dual-consensus blockchain project, has announced a limited-time Price Rollback, dropping the presale price of BTC-S tokens from $11 to just $5. This rollback, launched in Phase 11 of the presale, comes as the project prepares for its upcoming listing […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on Georgia – P10_TA(2025)0158 – Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, –  having regard to the Commission communication of 30 October 2024 entitled ‘2024 Communication on EU enlargement policy’ (COM(2024)0690), accompanied by the Commission staff working document entitled ‘Georgia 2024 Report’ (SWD(2024)0697), –  having regard to the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of […]

MIL-OSI Security: Global human trafficking operation detects 1,194 potential victims, arrests 158 suspects
Source: Interpol (news and events) 11 July 2025 LYON, France – A major operation against human trafficking has resulted in the detection of 1,194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects. As part of ongoing investigations, an additional 205 human trafficking suspects have also been identified. The global crackdown focused on trafficking for the […]

MIL-OSI: Intra-Group Merger
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Balti Võlgade Sissenõudmise Keskus OÜ and Rüütli Property, both subsidiaries of Bigbank AS, signed a merger agreement on 10 July 2025 with aim of simplifying the group structure. According to the agreement, OÜ Rüütli Property will be the acquiring company. As a result of the merger, Balti Võlgade Sissenõudmise Keskus OÜ will […]

Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

MIL-OSI Europe: Sweden is a founding member of the initiative Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden A new initiative is launched today during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Italy. The Rome Declaration for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine will support the reconstruction and modernisation of Ukraine’s science and research ecosystem. Sweden is one of the founding members to the initiative. MIL OSI Europe News –

MIL-OSI USA: Murphy, Foreign Relations Democrats Release Statement on State Department Personnel Cuts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 11, 2025 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and all Democrats on the Committee in a statement on announced plans by the State Department to terminate more […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations 4 The new Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the United Nations, Thongphane Savanphet, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) Date of Birth:    28 June 1964 Place of Birth:   Bolikhamxay Province, Lao PDR Marital Status:   Married to Mrs. Dalavanh […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Shaheen Applauds Inclusion of Her Provision to Safeguard Ukraine Assistance in Committee-Passed Annual Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the U.S. Foreign Relations Committee, applauded the inclusion of her provision that would put up guardrails to prevent the Pentagon from […]

MIL-OSI USA: After Securing Key New Hampshire and National Security Priorities, Shaheen Helps Advance Annual Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen **A top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Shaheen built on her years-long legacy of securing key New Hampshire priorities, as well as measures that address America’s top security challenges** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Agriculture, Rural Development, & FDA Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin July 11, 2025 For Immediate Release July 11, 2025 Contact: Theresa Bordenave (Durbin), 202-224-8181 Courtney Jacquin McManus (Duckworth), 312-846-0089 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ADVANCES AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, & FDA SPENDING BILL WITH ILLINOIS PRIORITIES SECURED BY DURBIN, DUCKWORTH WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: In Joint CBS Interview, Warren, Sheehy Highlight Bipartisan Fight For Military’s Right to Repair Its Own Equipment
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 11, 2025 Warren: “The choice will belong to our military to make the right economic decision to purchase and then the right economic decisions down the line on how to repair it.” Sheehy: “We’re at a point where we’ll have systems that are […]

MIL-OSI: Solitron Devices, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Solitron Devices, Inc. (OTC Pink: SODI) (“Solitron” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce fiscal 2026 first quarter results.  FISCAL 2026 FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS – Net sales decreased 32% to approximately $2.70 million in the fiscal 2026 first quarter versus $3.97 million […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Anand meets with China’s Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi
Source: Government of Canada News July 11, 2025 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Wang Yi,  China’s Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Association of Southeast Nations Regional Forum in […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Top track stars race to Edmonton
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Olympic-level athletes, coaches and officials will take to the track at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational on July 13. With athletes from 15 countries travelling to Edmonton’s Foote Field, the invitational is expected to bring more than 3,000 spectators and generate about $1.1 million for Edmonton’s economy as participants book […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on North Macedonia – P10_TA(2025)0157 – Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, –  having regard to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of North Macedonia, of the other part(1), –  having regard to North Macedonia’s application for membership of the European Union, submitted on 22 March 2004, –  having regard to the […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Champagne concludes visit to Italy and reiterates Canada’s unshakable support for Ukraine
Source: Government of Canada News (2) July 11, 2025 – Rome, Italy – Department of Finance Canada In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, co-operation with reliable partners is more important than ever. Canada is building a new era of collaboration – one rooted in mutual support and resilient partnerships. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine announces resumption of US military aid
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 Kyiv, July 11 /Xinhua/ – The United States has resumed military aid to Ukraine, the suspension of […]

MIL-OSI Banking: ICC champions private sector de-risking at Ukraine Recovery Conference 
Source: International Chamber of Commerce Headline: ICC champions private sector de-risking at Ukraine Recovery Conference  Speaking alongside Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Andrii Teliupa, at an ICC co-hosted roundtable on export finance for Ukraine’s reconstruction – an official URC25 side event – ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO announced ICC’s intention to establish a […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Statement to Promote the Sustainable Recovery of Ukraine’s Energy Systems Issued by Canada and the European Union Co-chairs of the G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group
Source: Government of Canada News Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s Integrated Energy System has endured relentless attacks that have destroyed vital infrastructure. Damaged and illegally seized power plants, hydroelectric stations, and nuclear facilities have resulted in a significant loss in power generating capacity. Over the past three years, Russia […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Minister of State for International Cooperation Attends Reception Hosted by Italian Prime Minister for Heads of Delegations Participating in Ukraine
Source: Government of Qatar Rome, July 10 HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad attended a reception hosted Thursday by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for heads of delegations participating in the Ukraine Recovery 2025 Conference, currently underway in Rome. The reception was also attended by a number […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Participates in Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome
Source: Government of Qatar Rome, July 10, 2025 The State of Qatar participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, currently underway in the Italian capital, Rome. HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad lead the Qatari delegation to the conference. The conference discusses several key topics, foremost among […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – The human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the urgent need to end Russian aggression: the situation of illegally detained civilians and prisoners of war, and the continued bombing of civilians – P10_TA(2025)0160 – Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, –  having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine and on Russia, –  having regard to the Hague Conventions, the UN Charter, the Geneva Conventions and their additional protocols, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the European Convention on Human Rights, the UN Convention Against […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Joint press release: EU and Ukraine to boost battlefield-driven solutions with BraveTech EU
Source: European Commission European Commission Press release Rome, 11 Jul 2025 Together with Ukraine, the European Commission is announcing the BraveTech EU initiative, aimed at accelerating defence innovation through closer cooperation. Building on battlefield-tested innovations from Ukraine, BraveTech EU will strengthen the EU’s and Ukraine’s defence capabilities and deepen integration with Ukraine’s defence industry. MIL […]

Trump to Make Major Statement on Russia as U.S. Approves New Weapons Package for Ukraine via NATO
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and that he would make a “major statement” on Russia on Monday. In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress […]

Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Helps Advance Strong National Defense Bill to Bolster Michigan’s Defense Capabilities
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – As a member of the Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee. Peters successfully authored and secured provisions in the bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. national security, invest in Michigan’s military facilities and […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Gaza: Acute malnutrition reaches all-time high in two MSF facilities
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Gaza, 12 July 2025— Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are witnessing a sharp and unprecedented rise in acute malnutrition among people in Gaza, Palestine. In Al-Mawasi clinic, in southern Gaza, and in the MSF Gaza City clinic in the north, we are seeing the highest number of malnutrition cases ever […]

MIL-OSI USA: Murphy, Foreign Relations Democrats Release Statement on State Department Personnel Cuts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 11, 2025 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and all Democrats on the Committee in a statement on announced plans by the State Department to terminate more […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Gazans dying in search of food, ‘starkest illustration’ of their desperation
Source: United Nations 2 “The fact that people are now dying every day trying to get food, I think is the starkest illustration of how desperate the situation is,” said Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director at the UN agency, briefing journalists on his fourth visit to the war-torn enclave. Earlier this year, food security experts […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: UN chief condemns latest Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping
Source: United Nations 2 According to news reports, the Yemen-based rebel group – which has been battling the internationally-recognised Government for control of the country since the early 2010s – attacked the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated Eternity C on Monday and again on Tuesday, causing it to sink on Wednesday morning. Four crew members are reported to […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Agriculture, Rural Development, & FDA Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin July 11, 2025 For Immediate Release July 11, 2025 Contact: Theresa Bordenave (Durbin), 202-224-8181 Courtney Jacquin McManus (Duckworth), 312-846-0089 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ADVANCES AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, & FDA SPENDING BILL WITH ILLINOIS PRIORITIES SECURED BY DURBIN, DUCKWORTH WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick […]

MIL-OSI: MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) (“MidWestOne” or the “Company”), parent company of MidWestOne Bank, today announced that its second quarter 2025 financial results will be released after market closes on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to […]

MIL-OSI: Main Street Financial Services Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WOOSTER, Ohio, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Main Street Financial Services Corp. (OTCQX:MSWV), (the “Company”), the holding company parent of Main Street Bank Corp. (the “Bank”) has declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share of the Company’s common stock for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. The quarterly cash dividend […]

MIL-OSI Security: EuroMed Prosecutors General Forum brings cross-Mediterranean partners together
Source: Eurojust Eurojust hosted Prosecutor Generals from six South Partner Countries – Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Morocco and Palestine*- and nine EU Member States – Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands – to discuss the challenges and best practices in fighting cross-border crimes, with a focus on asset recovery and trafficking […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on North Macedonia – P10_TA(2025)0157 – Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, –  having regard to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of North Macedonia, of the other part(1), –  having regard to North Macedonia’s application for membership of the European Union, submitted on 22 March 2004, –  having regard to the […]

MIL-OSI Video: 30th Anniversary of the Genocide in Srebrenica & other topics – Daily Press Briefing |11 Jul 25 | UN
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – 30th Anniversary of the Genocide in Srebrenica – Occupied Palestinian Territory – Syria – Memorandum of Understanding between the UN and the Russian Federation – Haiti – Attacks in the Red Sea – Sudan – Central African Republic – […]

Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Helps Advance Strong National Defense Bill to Bolster Michigan’s Defense Capabilities
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – As a member of the Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee. Peters successfully authored and secured provisions in the bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. national security, invest in Michigan’s military facilities and […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Gaza: Acute malnutrition reaches all-time high in two MSF facilities
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Gaza, 12 July 2025— Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are witnessing a sharp and unprecedented rise in acute malnutrition among people in Gaza, Palestine. In Al-Mawasi clinic, in southern Gaza, and in the MSF Gaza City clinic in the north, we are seeing the highest number of malnutrition cases ever […]

MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: This Week in DOD: Department Unleashes Drone Development; USDA, DOD Partner on Security; U.S. Hosts Israel for Bilateral Talks
Source: United States Department of Defense This week in the Defense Department, plans to support the American drone industry are underway, the National Farm Security Action Plan will safeguard farmlands and land around military bases, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon. MIL Security OSI –

MIL-OSI United Nations: Gazans dying in search of food, ‘starkest illustration’ of their desperation
Source: United Nations 2 “The fact that people are now dying every day trying to get food, I think is the starkest illustration of how desperate the situation is,” said Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director at the UN agency, briefing journalists on his fourth visit to the war-torn enclave. Earlier this year, food security experts […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: UN chief condemns latest Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping
Source: United Nations 2 According to news reports, the Yemen-based rebel group – which has been battling the internationally-recognised Government for control of the country since the early 2010s – attacked the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated Eternity C on Monday and again on Tuesday, causing it to sink on Wednesday morning. Four crew members are reported to […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: In Joint CBS Interview, Warren, Sheehy Highlight Bipartisan Fight For Military’s Right to Repair Its Own Equipment
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 11, 2025 Warren: “The choice will belong to our military to make the right economic decision to purchase and then the right economic decisions down the line on how to repair it.” Sheehy: “We’re at a point where we’ll have systems that are […]

MIL-OSI Security: EuroMed Prosecutors General Forum brings cross-Mediterranean partners together
Source: Eurojust Eurojust hosted Prosecutor Generals from six South Partner Countries – Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Morocco and Palestine*- and nine EU Member States – Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands – to discuss the challenges and best practices in fighting cross-border crimes, with a focus on asset recovery and trafficking […]

MIL-OSI Europe: MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the escalation in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Iran – B10-0301/2025
Source: European Parliament Siegbert Frank Droese, Zsuzsanna Borvendég, Milan Mazurek, Petar Volgin, Volker Schnurrbusch B10‑0301/2025 Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the escalation in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Iran The European Parliament, – having regard to the principles of international law and the UN Charter, – having regard to Rule 149 of its […]

MIL-OSI Video: 30th Anniversary of the Genocide in Srebrenica & other topics – Daily Press Briefing |11 Jul 25 | UN
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – 30th Anniversary of the Genocide in Srebrenica – Occupied Palestinian Territory – Syria – Memorandum of Understanding between the UN and the Russian Federation – Haiti – Attacks in the Red Sea – Sudan – Central African Republic – […]

MIL-Evening Report: NFIP activists, advocates to open nuclear-free Pacific exhibition
Asia Pacific Report Nuclear-free and independent Pacific advocates are treating Aucklanders to a lively week-long exhibition dedicated to the struggle for nuclear justice in the region. It will be opened today by the opposition Labour Party’s spokesperson on disarmament and MP for Te Atatu, Phil Twyford, and will include a range of speakers on Aotearoa […]

MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Lawler Introduces Bipartisan Bill Enhancing Abraham Accords Security Ties
Source: US Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17) Washington, D.C. – 7/10/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act, bipartisan legislation that will expedite arms sales to U.S. partners that have normalized relations with Israel and […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Gaza: ‘Unacceptable’ choice between getting shot or getting fed
Source: United Nations 4 UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told reporters in Geneva on Friday that “we’ve raised concerns about atrocity crimes having been committed and the risk of further atrocity crimes, where people are lining up for essential supplies such as food and medicine and where they are being attacked, where again… they have a […]

MIL-OSI: Cyabra Uncovers Iranian Bot Operation Undermining UK Democracy
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyabra Strategy Ltd. (“Cyabra”), the AI-powered platform for real-time disinformation detection, has uncovered a coordinated Iranian state-backed bot network designed to infiltrate and influence online discourse around Scottish independence. Active between May and June 2025, the campaign aimed to manipulate UK political sentiment, promote […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Why Trump blames decisions on others – a psychologist explains
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University It was US president Harry S. Truman who, in the years just after the second world war, kept a little wooden sign on his desk which read: “The buck stops here!”. It emphasised his willingness to accept ultimate responsibility for […]

MIL-OSI: Hyperscale Data Subsidiary Ault Markets Plans to Launch StableShare in Early 2026 – A Platform for Tokenized Securities, Real Assets and Global Markets
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LAS VEGAS, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today announced that its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, Ault Markets, Inc. (“Ault Markets”), plans to launch StableShare in the first quarter of 2026. StableShare is a next-generation platform for tokenizing […]

798 people killed while receiving aid in Gaza, says UN human rights office
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The U.N. human rights office said on Friday that it had recorded at least 798 killings both at aid points run by the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and near humanitarian convoys run by other relief groups, including the U.N. The GHF uses private U.S. security and logistics companies to get […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Israel Ready to Discuss Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza on Condition of Hamas Disarmament – B. Netanyahu
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, July 11 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel is ready to […]

PSG and Chelsea set for Club World Cup final showdown in US
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Paris St Germain (PSG) will face Chelsea in the final of FIFA’s revamped 32-team Club World Cup on Sunday, capping off a month-long tournament in the United States that, while sparking debates about the weather and calendar, has delivered drama akin to a nations’ World Cup. […]

Human Rights News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: ‘Storm clouds are gathering’: 40 years on from the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior
From the prologue of the 40th anniversary edition of David Robie’s seminal book on the Rainbow Warrior’s last voyage, former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark (1999-2008) writes about what the bombing on 10 July 1985 means today. The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbour on 10 July 1985 and the death of […]

University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Peru Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The new Permanent Representative of Peru to the United Nations, Gustavo Lino Adrianzén Olaya, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) Gustavo Lino Adrianzén Olaya is a distinguished Peruvian lawyer and the current Permanent Representative of Peru to the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Mission Viejo Post Office Renamed in Honor of Fallen Hero Major Megan McClung
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Mission Viejo, CA – On July 3, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) Post Office on 28081 Marguerite Parkway was officially redesignated as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building, following a bipartisan effort by U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) to honor the […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations 4 The new Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the United Nations, Thongphane Savanphet, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) Date of Birth:    28 June 1964 Place of Birth:   Bolikhamxay Province, Lao PDR Marital Status:   Married to Mrs. Dalavanh […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Grenada Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council The new Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United Nations, Ingrid Jackson, presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) PROFILE Diverse and multifaceted individual, possessing a unique blend of expertise in both the private sector and public […]

MIL-OSI USA: Trump Megabill to Cut Over $6.6 Billion from WA Hospitals
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington) Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on new data showing that Washington hospitals will lose an estimated $662 million a year, or over $6.6 billion over the next decade, because of Trump and Republicans’ megabill that was signed […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Agriculture, Rural Development, & FDA Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin July 11, 2025 For Immediate Release July 11, 2025 Contact: Theresa Bordenave (Durbin), 202-224-8181 Courtney Jacquin McManus (Duckworth), 312-846-0089 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ADVANCES AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, & FDA SPENDING BILL WITH ILLINOIS PRIORITIES SECURED BY DURBIN, DUCKWORTH WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senator Collins Welcomes Gorham Native as a Summer Intern in Her Washington Office
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: July 11, 2025 Click HERE for a high-resolution photo Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that Charles Hubbard, a Gorham native, has been awarded a summer internship in her Washington office. Charles is a graduate of Gorham High School. “I am delighted […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senator Collins Welcomes Kennebunk Native as a Summer Intern in Her Washington Office
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: July 11, 2025 Click HERE for a high-resolution photo Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that Renee Bergeon, a Kennebunk native, has been awarded a summer internship in her Washington office.  Renee is a graduate of Kennebunk High School. “It is a […]

MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom provides $11 million to organizations helping underserved job seekers find training and employment
Source: US State of California 2 Jul 11, 2025 What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing that the California Employment Development Department is awarding $11 million to help six California organizations connect underserved adults — including veterans, people with disabilities, and at-risk young adults — with job training and career development services. SACRAMENTO […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Backgrounder: Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Energy, Carbon Capture and Grid Modernization in the Maritimes
Source: Government of Canada News On July 11, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced close to $16 million in federal funding for energy projects in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Energy Innovation Program – Smart Grid Demonstration The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) supports research, development, demonstration […]

MIL-OSI Russia: HSE experts assessed the “cost” of options for developing legislation on digital platforms and proposed an optimum
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University “Higher School of Economics” – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The site may not display correctly in older browser versions. For optimal site experience, we recommend using a modern browser. We use cookies to improve the HSE website and make it more convenient […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Julie Novkov, Professor of Political Science and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, University at Albany, State University of New York Protesters support birthright citizenship on May 15, 2025, outside of the Supreme Court in Washington. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Legal battles over President Donald Trump’s executive order to end […]

MIL-OSI USA: Projecting Accelerated Erosion of O‘ahu’s Shorelines
Source: US Geological Survey Hawai‘i’s iconic beaches—essential to the state’s identity, economy, and ecosystems—are disappearing faster than previously predicted. New projections of shoreline change by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and USGS finds that 81% of sandy shorelines on the island of O‘ahu could be lost by the end of the century, with nearly […]

MIL-OSI USA: 2025-26 Events Announced at Olympic Venues
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority’s fall and winter 2025-2026 events schedule featuring eight World Cups and National Championship events taking place at legacy venues in Lake Placid. The announcement follows the recent news that Lake Placid was awarded the 2029 FIL […]

MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Announces Five Gubernatorial Appointments
Source: US State of Missouri JULY 11, 2025 Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four appointments to various boards and filled one county vacancy. Nelson Dinsmore, of Meadville, was appointed as the Linn County Presiding Commissioner. Mr. Dinsmore is the co-owner and general manager of Butterfield & Associates Grain, Inc, and is a Missouri Certified […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee Young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training will help shape policy as part of a new Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel. New panel of young people to advise the Government […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Aberdeen improves positive response score in latest edition of the National Student Survey

The University of Aberdeen has increased its positive response score in the latest National Student Survey, reflecting its ongoing commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.
Source: University of Aberdeen The University of Aberdeen has received further positive responses in the latest National Student Survey The University of Aberdeen has increased its positive response score in the latest National Student Survey, reflecting its ongoing commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience. In terms of positive responses**, Aberdeen ranked first in the […]

MIL-OSI Russia: RUDN University doctors conquered another Olympiad
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Rebus for bronze: first-year student of the RUDN medical institute is a prize winner of the all-Russian competition “Roads to Rome” What do the RUDN University General Medicine program and the Saratov State University Department […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Homegrown innovation leads Africa’s agrifood transformation
Source: APO African-led science and innovation are at the heart of efforts to transform agrifood systems across the continent. That was the central message of a dedicated side event held during the Regional Policy Dialogue on Strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in Africa, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations […]

India’s Rise As A Global Power Must Be Accompanied By The Rise Of Its Intellectual And Cultural Gravitas: Vice-President
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) lign=”center”>The Strength Of A Nation Lies In The Originality Of Its Thought And The Timelessness Of Its Values, urges VPIndia Is A Civilizational Continuum—A Flowing River Of Consciousness, Inquiry, And Learning, says VPIndigenous Insights Were Dismissed As Relics Of The Primitive Past; Selective Remembrance Continued Even […]

Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.

MIL-OSI Analysis: How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Julie Novkov, Professor of Political Science and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, University at Albany, State University of New York Protesters support birthright citizenship on May 15, 2025, outside of the Supreme Court in Washington. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Legal battles over President Donald Trump’s executive order to end […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Too much Lena Dunham, Lorde’s new album and a book to break your heart: what to watch, listen to and read this week
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jane Wright, Commissioning Editor, Arts & Culture, The Conversation UK When I first watched Girls, I remember marvelling at Lena Dunham’s four twenty-something New Yorkers. Sex and the City it was not. I realised wistfully just how much I wished the series had been around when I was […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Don’t let food poisoning crash your picnic – six tips to keep your spread safe
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Edward Fox, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Jenny_Tr/Shutterstock Nothing says summer quite like a picnic. Whether you’re lounging on a beach towel, stretched out in a park, or unpacking a hamper in your garden, picnics are a beloved way to enjoy good food in […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Women with ADHD three times more likely to experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder – new research
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jessica Agnew-Blais, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Queen Mary University of London PMDD causes symptoms such as mood swings, irritability, depressed mood and anxiety. LightField Studios/ Shutterstock Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has historically been under-studied in women. This means we still have a limited understanding of how the condition […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Too much Lena Dunham, Lorde’s new album and a book to break your heart: what to watch, listen to and read this week
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jane Wright, Commissioning Editor, Arts & Culture, The Conversation UK When I first watched Girls, I remember marvelling at Lena Dunham’s four twenty-something New Yorkers. Sex and the City it was not. I realised wistfully just how much I wished the series had been around when I was […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Women with ADHD three times more likely to experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder – new research
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jessica Agnew-Blais, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Queen Mary University of London PMDD causes symptoms such as mood swings, irritability, depressed mood and anxiety. LightField Studios/ Shutterstock Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has historically been under-studied in women. This means we still have a limited understanding of how the condition […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Don’t let food poisoning crash your picnic – six tips to keep your spread safe
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Edward Fox, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Jenny_Tr/Shutterstock Nothing says summer quite like a picnic. Whether you’re lounging on a beach towel, stretched out in a park, or unpacking a hamper in your garden, picnics are a beloved way to enjoy good food in […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Channel crossings: what is a safe and legal route?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Gillian McFadyen, Lecturer in International Politics, Aberystwyth University Since figures were first recorded in 2018, more than 170,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats, hoping to claim asylum in the UK. Over 20,000 have crossed this year alone, and many dozens have died. Over the years, […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Pallets are the backbone of global trade but supplies are threatened by theft, loss – and giant bonfires
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Liz Breen, Professor of Health Service Operations, School of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences, University of Bradford Craigyhill bonfire was declared the world’s tallest at a height of 203 feet (63 metres) in 2022. Thousands of pallets were used to build it. Stephen Barnes/Shutterstock Pallets don’t usually make headlines. […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: ‘Come meet us in Dubai’: the new offshoring of grand corruption
Source: The Conversation – UK – By John Heathershaw, Professor in International Relations, University of Exeter So-called professional enablers of grand corruption are increasing service provision out of jurisdictions where they can act without similar restraints. WaitForLight / Shutterstock During an interview one of us (Ricardo Soares de Oliveira) carried out in 2017, an African […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Overhauling the NHS app is at the heart of UK healthcare plans, but it could leave some people behind
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Catia Nicodemo, Professor of Health Economics, Brunel University of London The ‘doctor in your pocket’ will see you soon. CeltStudio/Shutterstock The UK government’s ten-year health plan promises a radical digital transformation of the NHS. A key part of this change is said to come from developing the NHS […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: How citizens’ assemblies could improve animal welfare
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Heather Browning, Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Southampton Heather Browning speaks about animal welfare and ethics as part of the Citizens’ Assembly for Animal Welfare opening event in Birmingham. RSPCA, CC BY-NC-ND As an animal lover, should you visit zoos? Should you have pets? Should you make your […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Pets can get sunburned too – what you need to know
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University While there is good awareness of the potential dangers of pets overheating in high temperatures during summer months, recognising that the sunburn itself can be a source of harm is also important. We might think that our furry […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: The forgotten 80-year-old machine that shaped the internet – and could help us survive AI
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Martin Rudorfer, Lecturer in Computer Science, Aston University Many years ago, long before the internet or artificial intelligence, an American engineer called Vannevar Bush was trying to solve a problem. He could see how difficult it had become for professionals to research anything, and saw the potential for […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: What would it take for a new British leftwing party to succeed?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Colm Murphy, Lecturer in British Politics, Queen Mary University of London Last week, the MP for Coventry South, Zarah Sultana, made an audacious decision. Having already lost the Labour party whip for opposing the two-child benefit cap, Sultana announced she would co-lead a new leftwing party with Jeremy […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Keri K. Stephens, Professor & Co-Director, Technology & Information Policy Institute, The University of Texas at Austin How emergency alerts convey risks matters. AP Photo/Eric Gay Flash floods like the one that swept down the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 4, 2025, can be highly unpredictable. While […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Berg winds in South Africa: the winter weather pattern that increases wildfire risks
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Sheldon Strydom, Senior Lecturer & Head of Department, Department of Geography, Rhodes University After a fire. Hendrik van den Berg, via Wikimedia Commons., CC BY Winter in some parts of South Africa is a time of low (or no) rainfall and high fire danger. Sheldon Strydom studies the […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: AI in health care could save lives and money − but change won’t happen overnight
Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Turgay Ayer, Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology AI will help human physicians by analyzing patient data prior to surgery. Boy_Anupong/Moment via Getty Images Imagine walking into your doctor’s office feeling sick – and rather than flipping through pages of your medical history […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research
Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Jalees Rehman, Department Chair and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Illinois Chicago Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to the characteristic muscle weakness that so many cancer patients experience. Artur Plawgo/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Tumors can destroy the blood vessels of muscles even […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: IRS says churches may endorse political candidates despite a decades-old federal statute barring them from doing that
Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer, Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a church in Harlem during his failed campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2025 New York City mayoral race. Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images Churches and other […]

Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 12, 2025

MIL-OSI: First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Operating Results for Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: FBSI) (“Company”), the holding company for Stockmens Bank (“Bank”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. For the second quarter of 2025, the Company reported after-tax net income of $1,824,000 or $0.75 per […]

MIL-OSI: Cryptocurrency Market Rises as BAY Miner Offers Passive Cloud Mining
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Denver, Colorado, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the cryptocurrency market strengthens, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and other currencies have continued to rise recently. More and more institutional and individual investors hope to participate in the crypto market in a low-threshold way without the need for complex technology and expensive […]

MIL-OSI USA: As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Helps Advance Strong National Defense Bill to Bolster Michigan’s Defense Capabilities
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – As a member of the Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee. Peters successfully authored and secured provisions in the bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. national security, invest in Michigan’s military facilities and […]

MIL-OSI: Remittix Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Certik Audit Ahead of Upcoming PayFi Launch
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) KOSICE, Slovakia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Remittix, a rising decentralized finance (DeFi) project focused on seamless crypto-to-fiat payments, has successfully completed a comprehensive security audit conducted by Certik, a leading blockchain security firm. This achievement marks a key step toward the official launch of Remittix’s PayFi infrastructure—a next-generation payment protocol […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Grenada Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council The new Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United Nations, Ingrid Jackson, presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) PROFILE Diverse and multifaceted individual, possessing a unique blend of expertise in both the private sector and public […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Agriculture, Rural Development, & FDA Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin July 11, 2025 For Immediate Release July 11, 2025 Contact: Theresa Bordenave (Durbin), 202-224-8181 Courtney Jacquin McManus (Duckworth), 312-846-0089 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ADVANCES AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, & FDA SPENDING BILL WITH ILLINOIS PRIORITIES SECURED BY DURBIN, DUCKWORTH WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick […]

MIL-OSI: Privacy Tech Pioneer Jeffry Jared Davies Expands xShield Global Reach with Multi-Language Security Platform
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Serial entrepreneur Jeffry Jared Davies has successfully launched xShield, a groundbreaking consumer privacy SAAS platform now available in more than eight languages worldwide. The comprehensive security software, accessible through both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, represents a major breakthrough in making advanced cybersecurity […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: In Joint CBS Interview, Warren, Sheehy Highlight Bipartisan Fight For Military’s Right to Repair Its Own Equipment
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 11, 2025 Warren: “The choice will belong to our military to make the right economic decision to purchase and then the right economic decisions down the line on how to repair it.” Sheehy: “We’re at a point where we’ll have systems that are […]

MIL-OSI: Hingham Savings Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HINGHAM, Mass., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS (NASDAQ: HIFS), Hingham, Massachusetts announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Earnings Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was $9,414,000 or $4.32 per share basic and $4.28 per share diluted, as compared to $4,102,000 or […]

MIL-OSI: DRML Miner Launch Marks New Era as Bitcoin Surges Past $116K
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin has lately hit the amazing landmark of $116,000, this marks an incredibly important milestone in finance history. I don’t think this milestone is merely a price, representing further entrenchment and acceptance of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in a global economy. A price above […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on North Macedonia – P10_TA(2025)0157 – Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, –  having regard to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of North Macedonia, of the other part(1), –  having regard to North Macedonia’s application for membership of the European Union, submitted on 22 March 2004, –  having regard to the […]

MIL-OSI: Ethereum-Based Little Pepe Hits New Heights With $5,000,000 Raised in Presale
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Little Pepe (LILPEPE) continues its upward momentum, officially wrapping up Stage 4 of its presale with over $5 million raised. As the token price increases to $0.0014 in Stage 5, investor interest has reached new highs, positioning the project as a standout […]

MIL-OSI: Hyperscale Data Announces 36 Consecutive Months of Cash Dividend Payments Timely Paid for Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LAS VEGAS, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today announced that it has successfully paid 36 consecutive monthly cash dividends for its 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series D Preferred Stock”). Dividends on the […]

MIL-OSI: Check Point Software Technologies Named a Leader in Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025 Evaluation
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025. The independent analyst report evaluated the 10 most significant […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senator Peters Secures Funding for Michigan Priorities in Agriculture Appropriations Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped the Senate Appropriations Committee pass the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This bipartisan legislation would fund critical federal agencies and programs that support rural communities, food safety, and […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: Overhauling the NHS app is at the heart of UK healthcare plans, but it could leave some people behind
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Catia Nicodemo, Professor of Health Economics, Brunel University of London The ‘doctor in your pocket’ will see you soon. CeltStudio/Shutterstock The UK government’s ten-year health plan promises a radical digital transformation of the NHS. A key part of this change is said to come from developing the NHS […]

MIL-OSI Analysis: The forgotten 80-year-old machine that shaped the internet – and could help us survive AI
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Martin Rudorfer, Lecturer in Computer Science, Aston University Many years ago, long before the internet or artificial intelligence, an American engineer called Vannevar Bush was trying to solve a problem. He could see how difficult it had become for professionals to research anything, and saw the potential for […]

MIL-OSI: Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Clinical Trials Market Size FDA Approval Market Report Insight
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Delhi, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Market & Photosensitizer Clinical Trial Outlook 2030 Report Highlights: Research Methodology Overview On Procedural Framework For Photodynamic Cancer Therapy Global Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Market Opportunity: > USD 6 Billion Global & Regional Market Trends Insight, Integration Of Photodynamic Therapy By Indication […]

MIL-OSI USA: SASC Passes FY 2026 NDAA, Advances Major Victories for North Dakota and the Nation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) ***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) advanced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation, which makes major investments in North Dakota’s contribution to national security and military readiness, will now head to the […]

MIL-OSI Video: John Brandolino: Making our digital and physical worlds safer | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements) In 2024, with over 60 per cent of the global population connected to the internet, the digital sphere is expanding rapidly. This unprecedented digital expansion unlocks vast opportunities, yet it simultaneously unleashes escalating cybersecurity risks. As technology advances, so too do the sophisticated threats that jeopardize our digital safety. To […]