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Newly promoted Sunderland has spent a club record 30 million pounds (41 million U.S. dollars) to sign Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra from French club Strasbourg as it prepares for life in the Premier League.
Diarra moves to the northeast of England to help replace Jobe Bellingham, who joined Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season.
The 21-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with Sunderland after making 31 appearances for Strasbourg last season, as the club, which is coached by Liam Rosenior finished seventh in Ligue 1 and qualified to play in Europe for just the second time in 20 years.
“I’m happy and excited to become a Black Cat (Sunderland’s nickname) and I can’t wait to discover the Stadium of Light and its fans,” said Diarra on the club website.
“Everyone saw last season’s success and I guarantee that I’ll give everything for this team and fight for these colors in the Premier League. I’m ready for this challenge and I can’t wait to get started,” he added.
A spate of incidents of animals found wandering on southern highways recently has the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urging people to be vigilant about supervision and containment of livestock or pets.
Sometimes it is wild animals such as deer also creating hazards on the highways, says NZTA maintenance contract manager Justin Reid.
“There have been a number of recent incidents of livestock or other animals loose on Southland highways, and highways across the wider South Island, which have served as a reminder of the risks this can pose,” Mr Reid says.
“Now that winter is here, the risk is greater when the days are shorter and visibility is reduced. The potential for serious injury or death is high when a vehicle collides at speed with one of these animals or takes evasive action to avoid a collision.”
Owners may be held responsible when it comes to any damage caused by their animals.
Police say it is considered an emergency when animals such as livestock are found on the road in uncontrolled circumstances, and people should call 111 to report it.
“In the case of livestock, we would strongly encourage owners or managers to be mindful of their supervision, regularly checking their fences, and taking extra care when moving stock,” Mr Reid says.
“Sometimes it will be beyond peoples’ control when an animal gets loose due to the actions of others or unforeseen circumstances, but it’s all about trying to reduce the potential for harm.”
The impacts of wandering stock on motorists can be profound and long-lasting. Check out one person’s story in this short video, which also features Federated Farmers, police and FENZ on what people need to know about this issue
People travelling between the Bay of Plenty and the Waikato will be able to get where they’re going sooner, with the speed limit lifting this morning at the new roundabout at the intersection of State Highways 1 and 29.
After 17 months of construction, the bulk of the work on the SH1/29 roundabout and approach roads in Piarere is complete, meaning it’s now safe for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to lift the speed limit to 100km/h.
“Lifting the temporary speed limit is a major milestone. We’ve come over the hill and the finish line for this project is now in sight,” says Acting Regional Manager Infrastructure Delivery Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Darryl Coalter.
Construction got underway in January 2024, and Mr Coalter says work is on track to be completed in August this year.
“Our project team and contractors understand just how important this new roundabout is for people who use the road on a daily basis and have been dedicated to completing it as efficiently as possible.”
People will continue to see activity over the next few weeks, including landscaping (around 200,000 plants will be in by the end of July) and finishing touches will be applied to the underpasses.
Final road surfacing works are also anticipated in July, likely to be carried out at night, with details to be confirmed closer to the time. These works would require a temporary reduced speed limit, before the limit will be reinstated to 100km/h again.
The 60-metre roundabout is designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, and safety on this very important high-volume route. It has also been constructed to allow connection with the future expressway between Cambridge and Piarere.
Work begins later this month (from Monday 28 July) preparing to replace the temporary Bailey bridge on State Highway 2 at Waikare Gorge, with a wider, stronger temporary bridge.
SH2, between Pūtōrino and the northern side of Waikare Gorge, will close for a 24-hour period from 10am Saturday 30 August to 10am Sunday 31 August while the Bailey bridge is removed and the new bridge is lifted into place.
Prior to this closure, SH2 will be reduced to one lane between the Bailey bridge and King’s Bridge, from late July, for construction work off to the side of the road. King’s Bridge is approximately 150m south of the Bailey bridge. Stop/go traffic management will be in place during this time and we ask road users to be aware of the new layout and expect delays.
That construction work will involve building a crane platform and putting the new steel bridge together, before it can be installed during the 24-hour road closure.
The new bridge, known as an Acrow bridge, is similar to the current Bailey bridge but it will be 1 metre wider (accommodating vehicles up to 4.2m wide) and have more capacity for HPMV and most over-dimensional vehicles. It will have a chipseal surface and is expected to be quieter than the current Bailey bridge.
The Acrow bridge will remain in use until the Waikare Gorge realignment project is complete.
Principal Project Manager Richard Bayley says the new bridge will remain single lane however, it will better support the local freight industry and improve safety for everyone.
“During the closure, a crane will be used to swap the bridges over – taking the Bailey bridge off its piles and lowering the Acrow bridge into place. Crews will then deconstruct the Bailey bridge off to the side of the road, before the parts are removed from site.
“We know a full closure like this is very disruptive which is why we’re planning this work on a weekend to reduce the impact on people who travel during the weekdays, like commuters, freight and school kids.
“We value the support from the community in the area and from road users. We’re confident this new wider, stronger, quieter bridge will make travel through the area easier for more people.”
Next steps
Following the 24-hour full closure, there will be an additional 3 nights of closures, to focus on widening the north and south bound approaches to the new bridge. These will be Sunday 31 August, Monday 1 September and Tuesday 2 September, 9pm to 5am each night.
This work is weather dependent. The contingency dates for the full 24-hour closure is the following weekend (starting Saturday 6 September), with the night closures following this. If weather delays this contingency date, the next contingency is the following weekend (starting Saturday 13 September).
Note that there will be no access for emergency services during the full 24-hour closure. However, emergency services will be assisted through the night closures.
Background
Installed in May 2023 after Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed the old bridge, the single lane Waikare Bailey bridge reinstated connection along SH2. It was only a short-term solution with a 2-year design life and is restricted to General Access and 50MAX vehicles.
Acrow bridges have a 5-year design life, have a higher load capacity, and can accommodate more vehicle types. The Acrow bridge will serve as an interim upgrade to maintain access, and support traffic and project construction needs until the Waikare Gorge realignment is completed.
Rotorua has a team of six Police starting on the beat across the CBD.
“Rotorua is launching their first beat team and later in the quarter we will see other beat teams operating across the Bay of Plenty and other districts,” says Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.
The city becomes the fifth to have a dedicated beat team.
“The public and retailers have welcomed the beat teams in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch and other centres will benefit from them too. A beat team has also just been launched in New Plymouth.
“We know that certain crime types have gone down in the areas beat teams operate. That shows the impact visible policing has. We want to see other communities experience that too.
“While the results from the first year of beat teams are encouraging, it is also clear ongoing focus is needed to drive down theft and violent crime. This remains a priority for Police,” says Commissioner Chambers.
Crime reductions by beat location of the last 12 months to April 2025 compared with previous 12 months:
• Auckland has seen a reduction in assault by 9%, theft by 21%, and robbery by 25% • Wellington has seen a reduction in sexual assault by 21%, robbery by 22% and unlawful entry by 7% • Christchurch has seen a huge reduction in robbery of 67%, unlawful entry by 29% and sexual assault by 16%.
“It’s great to see hard work from our staff is paying off and I expect to see similar results around the country as more teams roll out,” says Commissioner Chambers.
The three new beat teams have done 14,108 hours of foot patrols on the beat since starting in July last year to end of April this year. This is an increase of 189% from the same period in 2023-2024.
Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson says it’s great to be starting a team in Rotorua.
“We have already done a lot of work with our partners over the recent years to improve safety in our city. With the Rotorua Lakes Council and Māori wardens we created a CBD safety plan that has already shown results for the people and businesses in our city.
“Now we’ll have a beat team to support this ongoing work to keep our residents, retailers, and businesses safe.”
“We all know we face some complex issues in our city which require a joint approach of agencies, iwi, and community groups working together to solve them. For our part, we want to ensure everyone who comes into our city feels safe – whether they live here, work here, or are visiting. I’m feeling really excited about having our team in place and I’m already looking forward to the next teams we’ll roll out,” says Superintendent Anderson.
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Tamie McGowen, of Folsom, has been appointed Senior Advisor for Strategy and Operations for the California State Transportation Agency. McGowen has been Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California State Transportation Agency since 2023. McGowan held multiple positions at the California Department of Transportation from 1992 to 2023, including Acting Deputy Secretary for California State Transportation Agency Communications, Assistant Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Division Chief of Public Affairs, Deputy Advisor and Administrative Services Manager, Deputy Advisor/Resource Manager, and Resource Manager of Civil Rights. McGowen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from California State University, Sacramento. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $195,708. McGowen is registered without party preference.
Christina Mun, of Alameda, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Housing Finance at the California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. Mun was Chief Strategy Officer for LeSar Holdings from 2023 to 2025. She held multiple positions at the City of Oakland Housing and Community Development Department from 2020 to 2023 including Interim Director, Deputy Director, and Chief of Staff. Mun was Multifamily Lending Senior Project Manager for City and County of San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development from 2019 to 2020. She was Associate Director of Policy and Portfolio Analytics for New York City Housing Development Corporation from 2017 to 2019. Mun was Senior Project Manager for the Division of Strategic Planning for New York City Housing Preservation and Development from 2015 to 2017. She was an Acquisitions Project Manager for Resources for Community Development from 2013 to 2015. Mun was a Development Project Manager for John Stewart Company from 2009 to 2013. She was an Associate Consultant for Bay Area Economics from 2000 to 2004. Mun is a board member of East Bay Housing Organizations and serves on the ULI San Francisco Housing the Bay Steering Committee. She earned a Master of Arts in Urban Planning from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of California, San Diego. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $191,112. Mun is a Democrat.
Joelle Ball-Straight, of Elk Grove, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the California Workforce Development Board. Ball-Straight has been Deputy Director of Program Implementation and Regional Support at the California Workforce Development Board since 2018, where she was Acting Deputy Director of Program Implementation and Regional Support from 2016 to 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Sacramento. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $159,660. Ball-Straight is registered with no party preference.
Alison Saltonstall, of Citrus Heights, has been appointed to the California Court Reporters Board. Alison has been a Court Reporter at Sacramento Superior Court since 2017. She currently is the President of the Sacramento Official Court Reporters Association and the on board of United Public Employees, representing the Court Reporters’ unit. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Alison is registered without a party preference.
Heatherlynn Gonzalez, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the California Court Reporters Board. Gonzalez has been a Certified Shorthand Reporter since 2011. She is a member of the California Deposition Reporters Association. Gonzalez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts and Communication/Music Composition and Theory from Whittier College. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Gonzalez is a Democrat.
Roy Mathur, of Hercules, has been appointed to Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. Mathur has been Captain and Wharf Master for PBF Energy – Martinez Refining Company since 2015. He was Oil Spill Specialist for the Office of Spill Prevention and Response for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife from 2004 to 2015. Mathur was Marine Terminal Specialist for the State Lands Commission from 1995 to 2004. He was Superintendent and Terminal Operations Manager for SSA Terminals from 1994 to 1995. Mathur was Master Mariner for Great Eastern Shipping Company from 1979 to 1994. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Maritime Studies from the LBS College of Advanced Maritime Studies and Research. This position requires Senate confirmation, and there is no compensation. Mathur is a Democrat.
Steven Panelli, of San Mateo, has been reappointed to the Contractors State Licensing Board, where he has served since 2021. Panelli has had multiple positions at the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection since 2005, including Chief Plumbing Inspector and Senior Plumbing Inspector. He is President of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and member of UA Local 38. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Panelli is registered without party preference.
Henry Nutt III, of American Canyon, has been reappointed to the Contractors State Licensing Board where he has served since 2024. Nutt has been a Preconstruction Executive for Southland Industries since 2019 and a Sheet Metal General Superintendent for Southland Industries since 2007. He is a member of Lean Construction Institute, Associated General Contractors of American, and Associated General Contractors of California. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Nutt is a Democrat.
Alan Guy, of Lafayette, has been reappointed to the Contractors State Licensing Board, where he has served since 2022. Guy has been Chief Executive Officer and President of Anvil Builders Inc. since 2010. He was Project Manager at Webcor Builders Inc from 2005 to 2009. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Guy is a Republican.
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U.S. Navy Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Jesus Hernandez, from Tulare, California, oversees line handling operations aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) on Jun. 30, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alexander Bussman)
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U.S. Navy Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Jesus Hernandez, from Tulare, California, oversees line handling operations aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) on Jun. 30, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alexander Bussman)
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U.S. Navy Sailors conduct line handling operations aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) on Jun. 30, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alexander Bussman)
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U.S. Navy Sailors conduct line handling operations aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) on Jun. 30, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alexander Bussman)
Australia is experiencing a housing crisis. But for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the challenge runs deeper than high rents and limited supply. A major problem is that housing in Australia is rarely designed with Indigenous communities in mind.
In 2021, roughly 13% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households faced unmet housing needs. This equated to around 45,700 low-income Indigenous households lacking suitable accommodation.
Overcrowding remains a significant issue, with only 81.4% of Indigenous Australians living in appropriately sized housing in 2021, falling short of the 88% target set for 2031 under Closing The Gap.
Cultural obligations, such as caring for extended family and accommodating kinship networks, are often at odds with standard tenancy agreements that limit guest numbers and occupancy terms.
These mismatches contribute to stress, overcrowding and, in some cases, eviction.
Housing that works
Housing is often described as a human right. In reality, housing policy is shaped by market forces, supply targets and regulatory compliance. While these may meet administrative goals, they frequently fail to reflect the cultural, social and emotional needs of First Nations people.
But there are programs that work.
Our research examines how community-led, culturally safe housing can support long-term improvements in health, stability and inclusion for Indigenous and marginalised communities
One compelling example is the Ngalang Moort Wangkiny project in Western Australia. Led by Aboriginal researchers, this project explored the experiences of Aboriginal families living in social housing. Through yarning circles, tenants shared how housing design and tenancy rules often work against their cultural needs.
Many homes are built for small families and do not accommodate extended kinship networks. Tenancy agreements may limit guests or require the names of all residents.
These arrangements create tension for Aboriginal families who have a strong cultural obligation to care for relatives and host kin. Policies that ignore these responsibilities are stressful and often produce in unsuitable results.
The research demonstrated many of these issues can be avoided through co-design. Aboriginal families who are involved in planning, decision-making and service delivery are more likely to experience positive housing outcomes. They feel a sense of safety, support and community ownership.
With models like these, housing can be a stable foundation, not a point of vulnerability.
The benefits of culturally safe housing extend beyond comfort or cultural fit. Evidence shows strong links between stable housing and improvements in education, employment and health.
People who feel respected and secure in their homes are more likely to access services, remain in school and sustain employment.
These organisations are governed by Aboriginal communities and grounded in local knowledge and values. In housing, they provide tenancy support, manage properties, and deliver wraparound services such as mental health care and employment programs.
Many of these organisations continue to operate under pressure. Funding is often short-term, rigid and inconsistent, with recent findings showing governments are leaving the financial heavy lifting to under-resourced Aboriginal groups.
But policies are designed remotely with little input from communities. Tenancy frameworks still reflect assumptions based on Western models of home life, which may not align with Indigenous ways of living.
Standard house layouts with separate, enclosed rooms may not support communal living or outdoor gathering spaces that are central to many Indigenous households.
Addressing these gaps requires national policy reform recognising housing as essential social infrastructure. Long-term funding, flexible tenancy arrangements and support for Indigenous-led organisations would all help.
A more inclusive planning system would ensure co-design becomes standard practice rather than the exception.
Doing more to meet goals
We can also draw valuable lessons from international models.
Globally, community land trusts have enabled low-income and racially marginalised communities to secure long-term control of housing and land.
These trusts work by holding land in a nonprofit trust while allowing residents to own or rent homes on it through long-term, renewable leases. This structure removes land from the speculative market, keeps housing costs stable and ensures decisions remain in the hands of the local community.
In Chile, the Half a House model gives families a solid, expandable foundation to grow their homes as their resources allow.
A growing number of Australian policymakers have acknowledged this need for change. The National Agreement on Closing the Gap includes targets for improved housing outcomes and increased community control.
The 2024 Implementation Plan outlines steps toward reducing overcrowding and strengthening Aboriginal-controlled service delivery.
Turning these goals into practice requires sustained effort. Indigenous communities must be seen as partners in decision-making, not simply as service recipients. Their insights and lived experiences should shape every stage of the housing process.
Uniform solutions will not meet diverse local needs. Place-based approaches, developed in collaboration with communities, are essential.
Housing is more than shelter. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, it is a space to practise culture, strengthen kinship, and pass on knowledge. It is where identity is lived and preserved.
Proven models already exist. Communities across Australia are leading the way. What is required now is a policy environment that listens, invests and follows their lead.
Giles Gunesekera OAM works for Global Impact Initiative, an organisation that constructs impact investments with the dual focus of sustainable financial return and measurable, actionable, social impact.
Dr Allan Teale receives funding from UTS.
In 2023, he received a Churchill Fellowship that enabled him to travel to Canada and the United States to study Indigenous community housing. My report can be found at this link: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/allan-teale-nsw-2022/
Australia is experiencing a housing crisis. But for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the challenge runs deeper than high rents and limited supply. A major problem is that housing in Australia is rarely designed with Indigenous communities in mind.
In 2021, roughly 13% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households faced unmet housing needs. This equated to around 45,700 low-income Indigenous households lacking suitable accommodation.
Overcrowding remains a significant issue, with only 81.4% of Indigenous Australians living in appropriately sized housing in 2021, falling short of the 88% target set for 2031 under Closing The Gap.
Cultural obligations, such as caring for extended family and accommodating kinship networks, are often at odds with standard tenancy agreements that limit guest numbers and occupancy terms.
These mismatches contribute to stress, overcrowding and, in some cases, eviction.
Housing that works
Housing is often described as a human right. In reality, housing policy is shaped by market forces, supply targets and regulatory compliance. While these may meet administrative goals, they frequently fail to reflect the cultural, social and emotional needs of First Nations people.
But there are programs that work.
Our research examines how community-led, culturally safe housing can support long-term improvements in health, stability and inclusion for Indigenous and marginalised communities
One compelling example is the Ngalang Moort Wangkiny project in Western Australia. Led by Aboriginal researchers, this project explored the experiences of Aboriginal families living in social housing. Through yarning circles, tenants shared how housing design and tenancy rules often work against their cultural needs.
Many homes are built for small families and do not accommodate extended kinship networks. Tenancy agreements may limit guests or require the names of all residents.
These arrangements create tension for Aboriginal families who have a strong cultural obligation to care for relatives and host kin. Policies that ignore these responsibilities are stressful and often produce in unsuitable results.
The research demonstrated many of these issues can be avoided through co-design. Aboriginal families who are involved in planning, decision-making and service delivery are more likely to experience positive housing outcomes. They feel a sense of safety, support and community ownership.
With models like these, housing can be a stable foundation, not a point of vulnerability.
The benefits of culturally safe housing extend beyond comfort or cultural fit. Evidence shows strong links between stable housing and improvements in education, employment and health.
People who feel respected and secure in their homes are more likely to access services, remain in school and sustain employment.
These organisations are governed by Aboriginal communities and grounded in local knowledge and values. In housing, they provide tenancy support, manage properties, and deliver wraparound services such as mental health care and employment programs.
Many of these organisations continue to operate under pressure. Funding is often short-term, rigid and inconsistent, with recent findings showing governments are leaving the financial heavy lifting to under-resourced Aboriginal groups.
But policies are designed remotely with little input from communities. Tenancy frameworks still reflect assumptions based on Western models of home life, which may not align with Indigenous ways of living.
Standard house layouts with separate, enclosed rooms may not support communal living or outdoor gathering spaces that are central to many Indigenous households.
Addressing these gaps requires national policy reform recognising housing as essential social infrastructure. Long-term funding, flexible tenancy arrangements and support for Indigenous-led organisations would all help.
A more inclusive planning system would ensure co-design becomes standard practice rather than the exception.
Doing more to meet goals
We can also draw valuable lessons from international models.
Globally, community land trusts have enabled low-income and racially marginalised communities to secure long-term control of housing and land.
These trusts work by holding land in a nonprofit trust while allowing residents to own or rent homes on it through long-term, renewable leases. This structure removes land from the speculative market, keeps housing costs stable and ensures decisions remain in the hands of the local community.
In Chile, the Half a House model gives families a solid, expandable foundation to grow their homes as their resources allow.
A growing number of Australian policymakers have acknowledged this need for change. The National Agreement on Closing the Gap includes targets for improved housing outcomes and increased community control.
The 2024 Implementation Plan outlines steps toward reducing overcrowding and strengthening Aboriginal-controlled service delivery.
Turning these goals into practice requires sustained effort. Indigenous communities must be seen as partners in decision-making, not simply as service recipients. Their insights and lived experiences should shape every stage of the housing process.
Uniform solutions will not meet diverse local needs. Place-based approaches, developed in collaboration with communities, are essential.
Housing is more than shelter. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, it is a space to practise culture, strengthen kinship, and pass on knowledge. It is where identity is lived and preserved.
Proven models already exist. Communities across Australia are leading the way. What is required now is a policy environment that listens, invests and follows their lead.
Giles Gunesekera OAM works for Global Impact Initiative, an organisation that constructs impact investments with the dual focus of sustainable financial return and measurable, actionable, social impact.
Dr Allan Teale receives funding from UTS.
In 2023, he received a Churchill Fellowship that enabled him to travel to Canada and the United States to study Indigenous community housing. My report can be found at this link: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/allan-teale-nsw-2022/
Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot lately. All of these threats were likely on the minds of the delegates to the annual Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, which finishes up today in Milan, Italy.
This meeting is where decisions are made about the continent’s future. These decisions rely on evidence from scientific research. Moreover, only countries that produce significant Antarctic research – as well as being parties to the treaty – get to have a final say in these decisions.
Our new report – published as a preprint through the University of the Arctic – shows the rate of research on the Antarctic and Southern Ocean is falling at exactly the time when it should be increasing. Moreover, research leadership is changing, with China taking the lead for the first time.
This points to a dangerous disinvestment in Antarctic research just when it is needed, alongside a changing of the guard in national influence. Antarctica and the research done there are key to everyone’s future, so it’s vital to understand what this change might lead to.
Why is Antarctic research so important?
With the Antarctic region rapidly warming, its ice shelves destabilising and sea ice shrinking, understanding the South Polar environment is more crucial than ever.
Research to understand these impacts is vital. First, knowing the impact of our actions – particularly carbon emissions – gives us an increased drive to make changes and lobby governments to do so.
Second, even when changes are already locked in, to prepare ourselves we need to know what these changes will look like.
And third, we need to understand the threats to the Antarctic and Southern Ocean environment to govern it properly. This is where the treaty comes in.
Fifty-eight countries are parties to the treaty, but only 29 of them – called consultative parties – can make binding decisions about the region. They comprise the 12 original signatories from 1959, along with 17 more recent signatory nations that produce substantial scientific research relating to Antarctica.
This makes research a key part of a nation’s influence over what happens in Antarctica.
For most of its history, the Antarctic Treaty System has functioned remarkably well. It maintained peace in the region during the Cold War, facilitated scientific cooperation, and put arguments about territorial claims on indefinite hold. It indefinitely forbade mining, and managed fisheries.
Because decisions are made by consensus, any country can effectively block progress. Russia and China – both long-term actors in the system – have been at the centre of the impasse.
Tracking the amount of Antarctic research being done tells us whether nations as a whole are investing enough in understanding the region and its global impact.
It also tells us which nations are investing the most and are therefore likely to have substantial influence.
Our new report examined the number of papers published on Antarctic and Southern Ocean topics from 2016 to 2024, using the Scopus database. We also looked at other factors, such as the countries affiliated with each paper.
The results show five significant changes are happening in the world of Antarctic research.
The number of Antarctic and Southern Ocean publications peaked in 2021 and then fell slightly yearly through to 2024.
While the United States has for decades been the leader in Antarctic research, China overtook them in 2022.
If we look only at the high-quality publications (those published in the best 25% of journals) China still took over the US, in 2024.
Of the top six countries in overall publications (China, the US, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and Russia) all except China have declined in publication numbers since 2016.
Although collaboration in publications is higher for Antarctic research than in non-Antarctic fields, Russia, India and China have anomalously low rates of co-authorship compared with many other signatory countries.
Why is this research decline a problem?
A recent parliamentary inquiry in Australia emphasised the need for funding certainty. In the UK, a House of Commons committee report considered it “imperative for the UK to significantly expand its research efforts in Antarctica”, in particular in relation to sea level rise.
US commentators have pointed to the inadequacy of the country’s icebreaker infrastructure. The Trump administration’s recent cuts to Antarctic funding are only likely to exacerbate the situation. Meanwhile China has built a fifth station in Antarctica and announced plans for a sixth.
Given the nation’s population and global influence, China’s leadership in Antarctic research is not surprising. If China were to take a lead in Antarctic environmental protection that matched its scientific heft, its move to lead position in the research ranks could be positive. Stronger multi-country collaboration in research could also strengthen overall cooperation.
But the overall drop in global Antarctic research investment is a problem however you look at it. We ignore it at our peril.
Elizabeth Leane receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Dutch Research Council, the Council on Australian and Latin American Relations DFAT and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions). She has received in-kind support from Hurtigruten Expeditions in the recent past. The University of Tasmania is a member of the UArctic, which has provided support for this project.
Keith Larson is affiliated with the UArctic and European Polar Board. The UArctic paid for the development and publication of this report. The UArctic Thematic Network on Research Analytics and Bibliometrics conducted the analysis and developed the report. The Arctic Centre at Umeå University provided in-kind support for staff time on the report.
Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot lately. All of these threats were likely on the minds of the delegates to the annual Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, which finishes up today in Milan, Italy.
This meeting is where decisions are made about the continent’s future. These decisions rely on evidence from scientific research. Moreover, only countries that produce significant Antarctic research – as well as being parties to the treaty – get to have a final say in these decisions.
Our new report – published as a preprint through the University of the Arctic – shows the rate of research on the Antarctic and Southern Ocean is falling at exactly the time when it should be increasing. Moreover, research leadership is changing, with China taking the lead for the first time.
This points to a dangerous disinvestment in Antarctic research just when it is needed, alongside a changing of the guard in national influence. Antarctica and the research done there are key to everyone’s future, so it’s vital to understand what this change might lead to.
Why is Antarctic research so important?
With the Antarctic region rapidly warming, its ice shelves destabilising and sea ice shrinking, understanding the South Polar environment is more crucial than ever.
Research to understand these impacts is vital. First, knowing the impact of our actions – particularly carbon emissions – gives us an increased drive to make changes and lobby governments to do so.
Second, even when changes are already locked in, to prepare ourselves we need to know what these changes will look like.
And third, we need to understand the threats to the Antarctic and Southern Ocean environment to govern it properly. This is where the treaty comes in.
Fifty-eight countries are parties to the treaty, but only 29 of them – called consultative parties – can make binding decisions about the region. They comprise the 12 original signatories from 1959, along with 17 more recent signatory nations that produce substantial scientific research relating to Antarctica.
This makes research a key part of a nation’s influence over what happens in Antarctica.
For most of its history, the Antarctic Treaty System has functioned remarkably well. It maintained peace in the region during the Cold War, facilitated scientific cooperation, and put arguments about territorial claims on indefinite hold. It indefinitely forbade mining, and managed fisheries.
Because decisions are made by consensus, any country can effectively block progress. Russia and China – both long-term actors in the system – have been at the centre of the impasse.
Tracking the amount of Antarctic research being done tells us whether nations as a whole are investing enough in understanding the region and its global impact.
It also tells us which nations are investing the most and are therefore likely to have substantial influence.
Our new report examined the number of papers published on Antarctic and Southern Ocean topics from 2016 to 2024, using the Scopus database. We also looked at other factors, such as the countries affiliated with each paper.
The results show five significant changes are happening in the world of Antarctic research.
The number of Antarctic and Southern Ocean publications peaked in 2021 and then fell slightly yearly through to 2024.
While the United States has for decades been the leader in Antarctic research, China overtook them in 2022.
If we look only at the high-quality publications (those published in the best 25% of journals) China still took over the US, in 2024.
Of the top six countries in overall publications (China, the US, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and Russia) all except China have declined in publication numbers since 2016.
Although collaboration in publications is higher for Antarctic research than in non-Antarctic fields, Russia, India and China have anomalously low rates of co-authorship compared with many other signatory countries.
Why is this research decline a problem?
A recent parliamentary inquiry in Australia emphasised the need for funding certainty. In the UK, a House of Commons committee report considered it “imperative for the UK to significantly expand its research efforts in Antarctica”, in particular in relation to sea level rise.
US commentators have pointed to the inadequacy of the country’s icebreaker infrastructure. The Trump administration’s recent cuts to Antarctic funding are only likely to exacerbate the situation. Meanwhile China has built a fifth station in Antarctica and announced plans for a sixth.
Given the nation’s population and global influence, China’s leadership in Antarctic research is not surprising. If China were to take a lead in Antarctic environmental protection that matched its scientific heft, its move to lead position in the research ranks could be positive. Stronger multi-country collaboration in research could also strengthen overall cooperation.
But the overall drop in global Antarctic research investment is a problem however you look at it. We ignore it at our peril.
Elizabeth Leane receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Dutch Research Council, the Council on Australian and Latin American Relations DFAT and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions). She has received in-kind support from Hurtigruten Expeditions in the recent past. The University of Tasmania is a member of the UArctic, which has provided support for this project.
Keith Larson is affiliated with the UArctic and European Polar Board. The UArctic paid for the development and publication of this report. The UArctic Thematic Network on Research Analytics and Bibliometrics conducted the analysis and developed the report. The Arctic Centre at Umeå University provided in-kind support for staff time on the report.
Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 3, 2025.
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MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with prohibited behaviour Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man charged with prohibited behaviour Thursday, 3 July 2025 – 9:06 am. Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old Little Swanport man with one count of Prohibited Behaviour following an incident in the Devonport CBD on Tuesday.The man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later […]
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Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 3, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Leane, Professor of Antarctic Studies, School of Humanities, University of Tasmania Oleksandr Matsibura/Shutterstock Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot […]
MIL-Evening Report: Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Leane, Professor of Antarctic Studies, School of Humanities, University of Tasmania Oleksandr Matsibura/Shutterstock Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: PSA welcomes settlement of Te Roopu Taurima industrial dispute Source: PSA PSA members at disability support provider Te Roopu Taurima have voted to ratify a new Collective Agreement. The settlement follows an 8-month dispute. The employer banned Kaitaataki and Poutaaki (residential whare leaders) from working additional hours before Christmas and threatened a six-week suspension in response to low level strike action. “These workers stuck together […]
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MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Estes Expresses Condolences To Family Of Intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) Rep. Estes Expresses Condolences To Family Of Intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym WASHINGTON- U.S. Congressman Ron Estes and his wife, Susan, are sending their prayers and deepest condolences to the family of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. On Monday night, Eric was the victim of a shooting in Northwest […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Georgia expelled over 40 foreign citizens for violating migration laws Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Tbilisi, July 2 (Xinhua) — As a result of joint measures carried out by the Migration Department and other units of the Georgian Interior Ministry, 41 foreign […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Legislation Declaring U.S. Businesses Independent from EU Regulations Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at declaring U.S. companies independent from burdensome foreign regulations, particularly targeting the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign […]
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MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM launches new era for NHS with easier care in neighbourhoods Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM launches new era for NHS with easier care in neighbourhoods The Prime Minister launches a new era for the NHS, bringing more easily accessible care closer to home. Prime Minister launches government’s 10 Year Health Plan to bring the NHS closer to home Neighbourhood […]
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MIL-OSI USA: Senator Markey Blasts Paramount’s $16 Million Settlement with Trump US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Calls for full Commission vote on Paramount’s pending merger Washington (July 2, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after Paramount Global, the parent of CBS News, agreed to pay $16 […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Mfume, Team Maryland Statement on Administration Attempt to Reprogram FBI Headquarters Funding Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Representative Steny Hoyer, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, along […]
MIL-Evening Report: More and more tourists are flocking to Antarctica. Let’s stop it from being loved to death Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Darla Hatton MacDonald, Professor of Environmental Economics, University of Tasmania VCG via Getty Images The number of tourists heading to Antarctica has been skyrocketing. From fewer than 8,000 a year about three decades ago, nearly 125,000 tourists flocked to the icy continent in 2023–24. The trend is […]
Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker
WAYNE, N.J. – This afternoon, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a town hall with over 150 veterans in partnership with the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners. Veterans spoke to Booker about the impacts the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans are having on vital services they rely on every day, from housing and health care to workforce development and food assistance.
Booker presented a check to New Jersey SOS Veteran Stakeholder Group for $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending for their project providing furnishing for homeless veterans receiving housing assistance. Booker also recognized seven New Jerseyans with Certificates of Special Recognition for their outstanding service improving the lives of New Jersey’s veterans.
“We owe our veterans a debt of gratitude. They’ve sacrificed so we may enjoy the freedoms we so often take for granted. Despite this, the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans have taken steps to undermine the wellbeing of those who defended our nation, stripping many of the essential services upon which they rely. What I heard this afternoon was frustration, fear, and uncertainty. Our veterans deserve security, but what they’re getting from Washington is instability. I look forward to continuing to stand with veterans, fighting the Trump administration at every turn to ensure our vets have access to the housing, employment, health care, and comprehensive services they deserve,” said Senator Booker.
“It was an honor to welcome Senator Booker to Passaic County for this important conversation with our veterans. This town hall created a space for our heroes to share their stories directly with those who can effect real change. In Passaic County, we are deeply committed to supporting our veterans and advocating for the resources they’ve earned through their service and events like this help amplify their voices at every level of government,” said Sandi Lazzara, Deputy Director, Passaic County Board of County Commissioners.
“We are honored that Senator Booker chose Passaic County for his Veteran Town Hall. It created a space for veterans to express their concerns and have their voices heard. It also gives their concerns that much needed place at the table where their issues can be addressed. NJSOSVETS would like to thank Senator Booker for securing us funding for our Veteran Furniture Project. It will help turn an empty apartment into a home and help give veterans the dignity they deserve,” said David Pearson, Director, New Jersey SOS Veteran Stakeholder Group
Booker was honored to present a Certificate of Special Recognition to the following New Jerseyans in recognition of and gratitude for their service to country and dedication to improving the lives of New Jersey’s veterans:
David Cathcart, U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, former Secaucus Vet Center Director and veteran advocate
Emerson Crooks, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and veteran advocate
Lucy Del Gaudio, U.S. Army veteran, Operation Sisterhood Director and veteran advocate
Sherwood English, U.S. Army veteran, Passaic County Veterans Service Officer
Anna Maria Vancheri, Paterson Veterans Council
Anthony “Tony” Vancheri, U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, and President of the Paterson Veterans Council
Michael Ventimiglia, U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 3, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: PENSACOLA MAN INCARCERATED FOR NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING & FIREARM POSSESSION Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Marcus Devon Rayford, 42, of Pensacola, Florida was sentenced to 60 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and cocaine, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentence was announced by John P. […]
MIL-OSI Security: PENSACOLA MAN INCARCERATED FOR NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING & FIREARM POSSESSION Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Marcus Devon Rayford, 42, of Pensacola, Florida was sentenced to 60 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and cocaine, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentence was announced by John P. […]
MIL-OSI Security: PENSACOLA MAN INCARCERATED FOR NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING & FIREARM POSSESSION Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Marcus Devon Rayford, 42, of Pensacola, Florida was sentenced to 60 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and cocaine, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentence was announced by John P. […]
MIL-OSI Security: PENSACOLA MAN INCARCERATED FOR NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING & FIREARM POSSESSION Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Marcus Devon Rayford, 42, of Pensacola, Florida was sentenced to 60 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and cocaine, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentence was announced by John P. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Beat team for Rotorua and one year anniversary of Community Beat Teams Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua has a team of six Police starting on the beat across the CBD. “Rotorua is launching their first beat team and later in the quarter we will see other beat teams operating across the Bay of Plenty and other districts,” says Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. The city becomes the fifth […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wandering animals posing hazards on the roads Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A spate of incidents of animals found wandering on southern highways recently has the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urging people to be vigilant about supervision and containment of livestock or pets. Sometimes it is wild animals such as deer also creating hazards on the highways, says NZTA […]
MIL-Evening Report: Fallout: Spies on Norfolk Island – SBS podcast Pacific Media Watch In July 1985, Australia’s Pacific territory of Norfolk Island (pop. 2188) became the centre of a real life international spy thriller. Four French agents sailed there on board the Ouvéa, a yacht from Kanaky New Caledonia, after bombing the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland, killing Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira. The Rainbow Warrior was […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE HSI Newark operation makes 18 arrests, takes down Newark open-air drug market Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement NEWARK, N.J. –U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Newark and multiple federal, state and local partners made 18 arrests of alleged co-conspirators for roles in a drug trafficking organization on July 1 in Newark, New Jersey. The arrests are a result of a 14-month HSI Newark investigation […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Legal Cases – Greenpeace International begins groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case to protect freedom of speech Source: Greenpeace In a landmark test case of the European Union’s new legislation to protect freedom of expression and stop abusive lawsuits, Greenpeace International has overnight challenged the US oil pipeline company, Energy Transfer, in court in the Netherlands.[1] The multi-billion-dollar company brought two back-to-back SLAPP suits against Greenpeace International and Greenpeace in the US, after Greenpeace showed […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities and Security – Counterterrorism watchdog needed – legal expert – UoA Source: University of Auckland (UoA) An independent watchdog would shine a light into the shadowy world of security and counterterrorism, says Associate Professor John Ip in a research paper. Since the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, New Zealand has introduced several counterterrorism laws, significantly expanding state power. Now, a legal expert says it’s time to follow […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police appeal for information after baby suffers serious injuries Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott: Police investigating injuries suffered by a young baby in the Hutt Valley are appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward. On 14 June, Police were notified that a three-month old baby had been brought into hospital by her family. […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Consumers warned about ‘ghost stores’ imitating Australian businesses Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC is warning consumers about the operators of four websites allegedly misrepresenting themselves as local businesses, also known as ‘ghost stores’. It is alleged these four ghost store operators are harming consumers by making false representations that they are local Australian businesses, imminently closing down, and selling high-quality […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with prohibited behaviour Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man charged with prohibited behaviour Thursday, 3 July 2025 – 9:06 am. Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old Little Swanport man with one count of Prohibited Behaviour following an incident in the Devonport CBD on Tuesday.The man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later […]
MIL-OSI Security: Jamestown man pleads guilty to enticing travel to engage in sexual activity Source: United States Department of Justice (Human Trafficking) BUFFALO, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Anthony Burris, 34, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to two counts of enticing travel to engage in sexual activity, which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Wairoa Gorge Road, Wairoa Valley (Tasman District) Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a truck crash in Wairoa Valley, Tasman District, this morning. Police were notified at 9.40am that a logging truck had crashed on Wairoa Gorge Road. The driver was unresponsive when emergency services arrived and sadly was unable to be revived. The road is closed while the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Freemans Bay homicide: Charge laid as enquiries continue Source: New Zealand Police A woman will appear in court in connection with an investigation underway into the discovery of human remains in Freemans Bay on Tuesday. Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall Street. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of […]
MIL-OSI Security: Two Shelbyville, Kentucky Men Found Guilty of Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Louisville, KY – On June 27, 2025, following a five-day trial, a federal jury convicted two Shelbyville, Kentucky men of possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possessing firearms as convicted felons. U.S. […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE Dallas arrests illegal alien wanted in home country for organizing an assassination attempt Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement DALLAS – Immigration and Customs Enforcement Dallas apprehended Maria Julia Varela, a 36-year-old El Salvadoran national, with connections to MS-13 and Barrio 18 transnational gangs June 30. Varela is wanted by law enforcement officials in El Salvador for her role in organizing an assassination attempt. “This criminal alien fled […]
Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker
PARAMUS, N.J. – This afternoon, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) met with Valley Hospital administrators, doctors, and nurses to tour the hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities and discuss the disastrous effects of the Senate GOP’s cuts to Medicaid—the largest cuts to the program in history—in their recently passed bill, which Booker termed a “moral obscenity.”
“Valley Hospital is a pillar of Bergen County. It’s a site of community wellness, healing, and hope. We should be doing everything to support lowering costs for working families and increasing access to the programs that keep us all healthy, but instead Senate Republicans’ have enacted the largest cuts to Medicaid in recent history. It was clear in my conversations that these cuts will be disastrous. They’ll limit access to critical health services and raise the cost of health care for millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans. These cuts pose a grave threat to our regional and community health centers. I greatly appreciate the work of the doctors, nurses, administrators, and hospital staff that keep our communities healthy. To support them, we must stand firm against the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans, making clear we won’t tolerate policies that jeopardize access to affordable health care,” said Senator Booker.
“We thank Senator Cory Booker for visiting The Valley Hospital today,” said Robert Brenner, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Valley Health System. “We greatly value his commitment to and passion for healthcare in New Jersey. I believe today’s tour of our new hospital gave Senator Booker keen insight into how Valley is using technology, sustainability and a deep commitment to its doctors and staff to provide care like no other in our region.”
MIL-OSI Australia: Sporting organisations Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Your organisation will be exempt from income tax, and can self-assess its exemption, if it meets all of the following requirements: it’s a not-for-profit society, association or club it’s established for the purpose of encouragement of either of the following a game or sport animal racing it’s not […]
MIL-OSI Australia: AUSTRAC orders external audit of Western Union Financial Services Source: Australian Department of Communications AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to Western Union Financial Services Australia (Western Union) after raising concerns about the money remitter’s compliance with the AML/CTF Act.Among the concerns were core anti-money laundering issues such as poor customer due diligence, delayed or non-reporting of suspicious matters, non-compliant international […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Consumers warned about ‘ghost stores’ imitating Australian businesses Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC is warning consumers about the operators of four websites allegedly misrepresenting themselves as local businesses, also known as ‘ghost stores’. It is alleged these four ghost store operators are harming consumers by making false representations that they are local Australian businesses, imminently closing down, and selling high-quality […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with prohibited behaviour Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man charged with prohibited behaviour Thursday, 3 July 2025 – 9:06 am. Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old Little Swanport man with one count of Prohibited Behaviour following an incident in the Devonport CBD on Tuesday.The man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Interview – The Today Show with Karl Stefanovic and Jayne Azzopardi Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority KARL STEFANOVIC: Well, the crisis gripping Australia’s child care sector is deepening, with a second man charged in connection to an abuse investigation that led to the arrest of a Melbourne worker. JAYNE AZZOPARDI: The Victorian Government has announced a major crackdown which will include a phone ban inside centres. […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Interview – Sunrise with Natalie Barr Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority NATALIE BARR: Australia has been dealt a horrific wake up call this morning that the rules and the regulations we thought were protecting our children are just not good enough. It follows revelations of horrific alleged crimes against children across several childcare centres in Victoria. More than 2,000 families have […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Market sounding on toll road concessions to begin Source: New Zealand Government Market soundings with international and local toll road investors, operators and financiers will begin next week as the next step in exploring how toll concessions could help fund, build and operate important road infrastructure, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Government is focused on improving high-quality road infrastructure to boost […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Rate cuts bring relief as stress levels drop Source: Premier of Victoria NAB Consumer Stress Index eased to a two-year low Small cutbacks putting $4860 a year back in Aussies’ pockets Australians are starting to breathe a little easier, with consumer stress dropping to its lowest point in two years, thanks to easing cost-of-living pressures and growing hope around interest rates. NAB’s latest […]
MIL-Evening Report: Australia’s superannuation regulator is worried about your fund’s spending. Should you be? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Melatos, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Sydney GettyImages skynesher/Getty Australia’s superannuation regulator has written to Australian superannuation funds raising concerns their spending might not be benefiting members. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is not just concerned with the type of expenses, but with the corporate […]
MIL-Evening Report: Thumbs up: good or passive aggressive? How emojis became the most confusing kind of online language Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brittany Ferdinands, Lecturer in Digital Content Creation, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney The Conversation, CC BY Emojis, as well as memes and other forms of short-form content, have become central to how we express ourselves and connect online. Yet as meanings shift across different […]
MIL-Evening Report: Lung cancer screening hopes to save lives. But we also need to watch for possible harms Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katy Bell, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney There is much to commend about Australia’s lung cancer screening program, which started on July 1. The program is based on gold-standard trial evidence showing this type of screening is likely to reduce […]
MIL-OSI Security: 16 ‘Anti-Tren’ Members and Associates Charged with Cocaine and Firearms Trafficking Source: US FBI HOUSTON – Several foreign nationals illegally residing in the Houston area are now in custody for drug trafficking and weapons charges following a law enforcement operation targeting Venezuelan nationals and alleged members or associates of the Anti-Tren transnational criminal organization, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Most are expected to make their […]
MIL-OSI: Enphase Energy Launches Next-Generation IQ EV Charger 2 In Australia and New Zealand Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) FREMONT, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced production shipments of its newest electric vehicle (EV) charger, the IQ® EV Charger 2, in Australia and New Zealand. The IQ […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Film screenings, exhibitions and concerts await Muscovites on Family, Love and Fidelity Day Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow – More than 50 cultural venues in Moscow have prepared a special program in honor of Family, Love, and Fidelity Day. From July 5 to 13, there will be performances, sports competitions, film screenings, creative workshops, and other activities. This was reported by Natalia […]
MIL-Evening Report: Supervision gaps can lead to child abuse – what can be done? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marg Rogers, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education; Post Doctoral Fellow, Manna Institute, University of New England Suwatchai Pluemruetai/Shutterstock The horrific allegations of child abuse by an early childhood educator in Victoria came to light at a time when the early learning sector was already under fire for […]
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 3, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Beat team for Rotorua and one year anniversary of Community Beat Teams Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua has a team of six Police starting on the beat across the CBD. “Rotorua is launching their first beat team and later in the quarter we will see other beat teams operating across the Bay of Plenty and other districts,” says Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. The city becomes the fifth […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH2 Waikare Bailey bridge to be replaced with wider, stronger, quieter bridge Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work begins later this month (from Monday 28 July) preparing to replace the temporary Bailey bridge on State Highway 2 at Waikare Gorge, with a wider, stronger temporary bridge. SH2, between Pūtōrino and the northern side of Waikare Gorge, will close for a 24-hour period from 10am Saturday 30 August […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Getting from A to B in Piarere Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling between the Bay of Plenty and the Waikato will be able to get where they’re going sooner, with the speed limit lifting this morning at the new roundabout at the intersection of State Highways 1 and 29. After 17 months of construction, the bulk of the work on […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wandering animals posing hazards on the roads Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A spate of incidents of animals found wandering on southern highways recently has the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urging people to be vigilant about supervision and containment of livestock or pets. Sometimes it is wild animals such as deer also creating hazards on the highways, says NZTA […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weather News – Filled to the Brim with Heavy Rain – MetService Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 3rd – Tuesday 8th July – We’re in the thick of it again today (Thursday), with a slew of Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches, Severe Thunderstorm Watches, Strong Wind Watches, and a Heavy Snow Watch. The hits just keep coming with these quick moving systems, it’s giving us weather […]
MIL-Evening Report: Fallout: Spies on Norfolk Island – SBS podcast Pacific Media Watch In July 1985, Australia’s Pacific territory of Norfolk Island (pop. 2188) became the centre of a real life international spy thriller. Four French agents sailed there on board the Ouvéa, a yacht from Kanaky New Caledonia, after bombing the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland, killing Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira. The Rainbow Warrior was […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Legal Cases – Greenpeace International begins groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case to protect freedom of speech Source: Greenpeace In a landmark test case of the European Union’s new legislation to protect freedom of expression and stop abusive lawsuits, Greenpeace International has overnight challenged the US oil pipeline company, Energy Transfer, in court in the Netherlands.[1] The multi-billion-dollar company brought two back-to-back SLAPP suits against Greenpeace International and Greenpeace in the US, after Greenpeace showed […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: PSA welcomes settlement of Te Roopu Taurima industrial dispute Source: PSA PSA members at disability support provider Te Roopu Taurima have voted to ratify a new Collective Agreement. The settlement follows an 8-month dispute. The employer banned Kaitaataki and Poutaaki (residential whare leaders) from working additional hours before Christmas and threatened a six-week suspension in response to low level strike action. “These workers stuck together […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities and Security – Counterterrorism watchdog needed – legal expert – UoA Source: University of Auckland (UoA) An independent watchdog would shine a light into the shadowy world of security and counterterrorism, says Associate Professor John Ip in a research paper. Since the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, New Zealand has introduced several counterterrorism laws, significantly expanding state power. Now, a legal expert says it’s time to follow […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appointments – Anna Scott appointed CEO of Mercer New Zealand Source: Mercer New Zealand AUCKLAND, 3 July, 2025 — Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realise their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today announced the appointment of Anna Scott as Mercer’s New Zealand CEO. In […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police appeal for information after baby suffers serious injuries Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott: Police investigating injuries suffered by a young baby in the Hutt Valley are appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward. On 14 June, Police were notified that a three-month old baby had been brought into hospital by her family. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pain inflicted on lives of public service workers exposed in housing report – PSA Source: PSA The Government’s deep and wide cuts to public service jobs have taken its toll on the housing market over the past year, as well as the lives of public service workers and public services. Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) latest home value index showed Wellington remaining the outlier, the only major metropolitan region experiencing big […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Hotspots for conservation of threatened native tree identified in Wellington – Vic Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Hotspots for the conservation of maire tawake or swamp maire in the Wellington region have been identified by researchers hoping to save this threatened native tree from the deadly myrtle rust disease. Swamp maire is thought to have been common in the wetlands that once covered the Wellington […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Preparing for a new generation of ‘underbirds’ on Rakiura Source: NZ Department of Conservation This winter, with introduced predators hungry and lurking, critical action is being taken to help one of the world’s most endangered birds produce a new generation of chicks on Rakiura/Stewart Island. Pukunui/Southern New Zealand dotterel are critically threatened shore birds that nests on mountain tops. Photo by Bradley Shields. You […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Wairoa Gorge Road, Wairoa Valley (Tasman District) Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a truck crash in Wairoa Valley, Tasman District, this morning. Police were notified at 9.40am that a logging truck had crashed on Wairoa Gorge Road. The driver was unresponsive when emergency services arrived and sadly was unable to be revived. The road is closed while the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fossicking rules broken as gold fever strikes Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 July 2025 At the fossicking site at Slab Hut Creek Campsite, south of Reefton on the West Coast of the South Island, there have been problems with fossickers mining into the creek bank. DOC staff say if left unaddressed, the fossicking will ultimately result in the creek eroding into […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economic snapshot: March 2025 quarter – Stats NZ media release Economic snapshot: March 2025 quarter – media release 3 July 2025 Our economic snapshot summarises important economic statistics for the March 2025 quarter. It uses statistics drawn from key Stats NZ datasets to provide insights into New Zealand’s overall economic performance. The economy grew in the March 2025 quarter, but contracted over the year. New Zealand’s […]
NCB busts global drug cartel spanning four continents; Amit Shah congratulates agencies for major crackdown Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Wednesday lauded the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and associated enforcement agencies for dismantling a sprawling global drug cartel that trafficked controlled pharmaceutical substances across four continents using sophisticated digital methods. In a post on the social […]
MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Prepares for Launch: Mobile Mining App and Dual-Consensus Blockchain Gain Traction Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), a next-generation hybrid blockchain project, has officially entered the final phase of its token presale, following over $6 million in contributions and 13,650+ users joining the movement. With only five weeks remaining, investors and crypto enthusiasts are preparing for what many […]
MIL-OSI: Half of Nord Security’s colocated servers use renewable energy: The company is striving for more Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nord Security, home to NordVPN, NordLayer, NordPass, NordLocker, NordStellar and Saily, has published its annual Impact Report, addressing all scopes of greenhouse gas emissions, social initiatives, key sustainability risks and impact. It reveals Nord Security’s efforts to advance its mission to protect life online and […]
MIL-OSI Security: NATO summit mural unveiled in The Hague Source: NATO On Sunday 22 June, the Mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen, unveiled the winning entries to NATO’s summit mural competition. Following successful editions in Vilnius (2023) and Washington (2024), the 2025 competition marked the third year in a row that NATO has invited young artists from across Europe and North America to […]
MIL-OSI China: Eurozone inflation rate reaches 2% in June Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Photo taken on July 7, 2022 shows the headquarter of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany. [Photo/Xinhua] The annual inflation rate in the Eurozone is expected to reach 2 percent for June, up from 1.9 percent in May, according to a flash estimate published Tuesday […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Hundreds of jobs at risk as a result of sugar factory closure in Spain – E-002549/2025 Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002549/2025to the CommissionRule 144Mireia Borrás Pabón (PfE) On 27 May 2025, AB Azucarera Iberia S.L. announced a collective redundancy plan which will affect 251 employees across all its sites in Spain. The plan involves closing the La Bañeza (León) sugar factory and converting the Miranda de Ebro (Burgos) […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Eligible spending under ReArm Europe – E-001294/2025(ASW) Source: European Parliament The classification of the functions of government (COFOG) is a classification of transactions designed to apply to general government and its subsectors. In the current version of the COFOG classification, which is used both globally and in Europe, there are 10 divisions, including division 02 Defence. The classification is centred on primary […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – US-Ukraine agreement – E-001842/2025(ASW) Source: European Parliament The United States (US)-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund will be operated solely by Ukraine and the US. Nonetheless, in the preambles of the agreement between the governments of Ukraine and US on the establishment of the fund, the two parties would welcome further investments by EU investors in mining, energy, and related technology in […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Situation in Cernăuți (Chernivtsi), Ukraine – E-002545/2025 Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002545/2025to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security PolicyRule 144Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă (NI) On Tuesday 17 June 2025, 20 young Ukrainians, some with their faces covered, physically assaulted several Romanian priests in Cernăuți Cathedral. One of the attackers had […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with President of Ukraine Zelensky Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two Presidents discussed the latest developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. President El-Sisi emphasized the crucial importance of reaching diplomatic and political solutions, stressing the imperative to prioritize dialogue as […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Ukraine must stay at the forefront of the international agenda: UK Statement to the OSCE Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Ukraine must stay at the forefront of the international agenda: UK Statement to the OSCE UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says amid global crises, including war in Iran, the UK urges continued focus on Ukraine. Thank you, Madame Chair. The United Kingdom remains steadfast […]
MIL-OSI Europe: President Meloni pays official visit to His Holiness Leo XIV Source: Government of Italy (English) The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, paid an official visit to His Holiness Leo XIV today. President Meloni was received in audience by the Holy Father in the private library of the Apostolic Palace. At the end of the meeting, President Meloni gifted the Pope a 17th […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: King’s Birthday Party 2025: His Majesty’s Ambassador Alyson King’s speech Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech King’s Birthday Party 2025: His Majesty’s Ambassador Alyson King’s speech His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Alyson King’s speech on the King’s Birthday Party delivered on 19 June. Your Excellency the President of the Republic, represented here by his principal advisor in charge […]
MIL-OSI: ESET Research: Russia’s Gamaredon APT group unleashed spearphishing campaigns against Ukraine with an evolved toolset Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) In 2024, Gamaredon refocused exclusively on targeting Ukrainian governmental institutions. The group significantly increased the scale and frequency of spearphishing campaigns, employing new delivery methods. Gamaredon introduced six new malware tools, leveraging PowerShell and VBScript, designed primarily for stealth, persistence, and lateral movement. Gamaredon operators managed to hide almost their entire C&C […]
MIL-OSI: Half of Nord Security’s colocated servers use renewable energy: The company is striving for more Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nord Security, home to NordVPN, NordLayer, NordPass, NordLocker, NordStellar and Saily, has published its annual Impact Report, addressing all scopes of greenhouse gas emissions, social initiatives, key sustainability risks and impact. It reveals Nord Security’s efforts to advance its mission to protect life online and […]
MIL-OSI: Radware Schedules Conference Call for Its Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TEL AVIV, Israel, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, will announce its second quarter results on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Conference Call DetailsRadware management will host a call on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 8:30 AM EDT […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Latest news – Next SEDE meeting – Committee on Security and Defence Source: European Parliament The next meeting of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 16 July2025 from 10.15-12.30 and 14.30-18.30 and Thursday, 17 July 2025 from 9.00-12.30 in Brussels (room ANTALL 4Q1).Further information about the SEDE meeting can be found here._______________________ SEDE missions 2025: Norway – 27 – […]
MIL-OSI Security: NATO and Ukraine agree to exchange Military Police training expertise Source: NATO On 20 June 2025, NATO agreed to recognise the 25th Military Police Training Centre (MPTC) in Lviv, Ukraine as a NATO Partnership Training and Education Centre (PTEC). PTECs form a global network of institutions offering courses and academic seminars to civilian and military staff from NATO Allied and partner countries. Their goal is […]
MIL-OSI China: US halts military aid to Ukraine Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Trump administration has halted part of military aid to Ukraine following a review of U.S. own stockpiles, the White House and Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday. “This decision was made to put America’s interests first following a review of our nation’s military support and assistance to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fossicking rules broken as gold fever strikes Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 July 2025 At the fossicking site at Slab Hut Creek Campsite, south of Reefton on the West Coast of the South Island, there have been problems with fossickers mining into the creek bank. DOC staff say if left unaddressed, the fossicking will ultimately result in the creek eroding into […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Rate cuts bring relief as stress levels drop Source: Premier of Victoria NAB Consumer Stress Index eased to a two-year low Small cutbacks putting $4860 a year back in Aussies’ pockets Australians are starting to breathe a little easier, with consumer stress dropping to its lowest point in two years, thanks to easing cost-of-living pressures and growing hope around interest rates. NAB’s latest […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom honors fallen California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano Source: US State of California Governor Jul 2, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano: “Officer Miguel Cano dedicated his life to serving our communities, and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for the state and the California Highway Patrol. Jennifer and […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Condemns Statements by Israeli Minister of Justice Regarding Annexation of Occupied West Bank Source: Government of Qatar Doha, July 2, 2025 The State of Qatar condemns the statements made by the Israeli Minister of Justice concerning the annexation of the occupied West Bank. Qatar considers these remarks an extension of the occupation’s settlement, colonial, and racist policies, and a blatant violation of international law and United Nations Security […]
MIL-OSI: Old National Bancorp Announces Schedule for Second-Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Old National Bancorp (“Old National”), the holding company of Old National Bank, today announced the following schedule for its second-quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call: Earnings Release: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at approximately 7:00 A.M. ET Conference Call: Tuesday, July 22, […]
MIL-OSI: First Bank Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HAMILTON, N.J., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Bank (Nasdaq Global Market: FRBA) invites participation in a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial and operating performance during its second quarter ending on June 30, 2025. Event: Earnings Conference Call – Second Quarter 2025 […]
MIL-OSI Video: Cyprus, Palestine, Yemen & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (2 July 2025) | United Nations Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. ——————————— Highlights: Cyprus Occupied Palestinian Territory Yemen Haiti South Sudan ——————————— CYPRUS Following the informal meeting on Cyprus in a broader format that was held in Geneva on 17-18 March of this year, the Secretary-General will convene on 16 and 17 […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – EU funding of Israeli companies involved in the ongoing genocide in Palestine – E-002540/2025 Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002540/2025to the CommissionRule 144Anthony Smith (The Left), Manon Aubry (The Left), Damien Carême (The Left), Marina Mesure (The Left), Arash Saeidi (The Left), Emma Fourreau (The Left), Rima Hassan (The Left), Younous Omarjee (The Left), Leila Chaibi (The Left) Last October, we sent the European Commission Question for […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with President of Ukraine Zelensky Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two Presidents discussed the latest developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. President El-Sisi emphasized the crucial importance of reaching diplomatic and political solutions, stressing the imperative to prioritize dialogue as […]
MIL-OSI China: Sunderland sign midfielder Diarra in club record deal Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Newly promoted Sunderland has spent a club record 30 million pounds (41 million U.S. dollars) to sign Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra from French club Strasbourg as it prepares for life in the Premier League. Diarra moves to the northeast of England to help replace Jobe Bellingham, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Condemns Statements by Israeli Minister of Justice Regarding Annexation of Occupied West Bank Source: Government of Qatar Doha, July 2, 2025 The State of Qatar condemns the statements made by the Israeli Minister of Justice concerning the annexation of the occupied West Bank. Qatar considers these remarks an extension of the occupation’s settlement, colonial, and racist policies, and a blatant violation of international law and United Nations Security […]
Centre considering ₹100-crore Aqua Park for J&K: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, on Wednesday said that flagship schemes such as the Blue Revolution, Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) have significantly strengthened the fisheries ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
MIL-OSI Video: Cyprus, Palestine, Yemen & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (2 July 2025) | United Nations Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. ——————————— Highlights: Cyprus Occupied Palestinian Territory Yemen Haiti South Sudan ——————————— CYPRUS Following the informal meeting on Cyprus in a broader format that was held in Geneva on 17-18 March of this year, the Secretary-General will convene on 16 and 17 […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – EU funding of Israeli companies involved in the ongoing genocide in Palestine – E-002540/2025 Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002540/2025to the CommissionRule 144Anthony Smith (The Left), Manon Aubry (The Left), Damien Carême (The Left), Marina Mesure (The Left), Arash Saeidi (The Left), Emma Fourreau (The Left), Rima Hassan (The Left), Younous Omarjee (The Left), Leila Chaibi (The Left) Last October, we sent the European Commission Question for […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with President of Ukraine Zelensky Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two Presidents discussed the latest developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. President El-Sisi emphasized the crucial importance of reaching diplomatic and political solutions, stressing the imperative to prioritize dialogue as […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Hamas says consultations on Gaza ceasefire proposals Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GAZA, July 2 (Xinhua) — Palestinian Hamas movement said on Wednesday it is holding consultations to discuss mediators’ proposals for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. As […]
MIL-OSI Russia: “There is a need to develop and understand the phenomenon of digital trust of citizens in the state” Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics – The digital transformation of public administration should increase the speed of data processing and routine procedures, improve the technologies of intra-departmental and interdepartmental interaction. This creates the conditions for the transition to more effective management based […]
MIL-OSI USA: 2025 IAM Transportation Conference Shows Power of IAM Union, Global Solidarity Source: US GOIAM Union IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen delivers a video wrap-up report on the recent transportation conference, highlighting its success and the significant participation of delegates. He emphasizes that attendees were highly productive, establishing an aggressive but necessary agenda and clear future direction for the organization. The conference also […]
Trump’s ceasefire statement raises hopes in Gaza as Israel presses on with attacks Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Word from U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel has agreed to the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza raised hopes on Wednesday in the enclave, where health officials said at least 20 people had been killed in Israeli attacks. A “final” proposal would […]
Iranian President Pezeshkian Signs into Law Suspending Cooperation with UN Nuclear Monitor Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has signed into law a bill suspending cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear monitor, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. This is one of the most drastic steps Iran has made in its standoff with international […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: GAZA: Starvation or gunfire — not a humanitarian response Source: Oxfam – JOINT STATEMENT Oxfam and over 170 other NGOs operating in Gaza call for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme (including the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) in Gaza, revert to the existing UN-led coordination mechanisms, and lift the Israeli government’s blockade on aid and commercial supplies. The 400 aid distribution […]
MIL-OSI China: Guirassy double as Dortmund down Monterrey to reach Club World Cup quarters Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Serhou Guirassy scored two first-half goals as Borussia Dortmund beat Monterrey 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals. German Berterame pulled one back early in the second half but the Mexican side failed to capitalize on several late chances. The result means […]
University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 3, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Leane, Professor of Antarctic Studies, School of Humanities, University of Tasmania Oleksandr Matsibura/Shutterstock Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot […]
MIL-Evening Report: Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Leane, Professor of Antarctic Studies, School of Humanities, University of Tasmania Oleksandr Matsibura/Shutterstock Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.2.25 Source: US State of California Governor Jul 2, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Tamie McGowen, of Folsom, has been appointed Senior Advisor for Strategy and Operations for the California State Transportation Agency. McGowen has been Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California State Transportation Agency since 2023. McGowan held multiple positions at the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities and Security – Counterterrorism watchdog needed – legal expert – UoA Source: University of Auckland (UoA) An independent watchdog would shine a light into the shadowy world of security and counterterrorism, says Associate Professor John Ip in a research paper. Since the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, New Zealand has introduced several counterterrorism laws, significantly expanding state power. Now, a legal expert says it’s time to follow […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Hotspots for conservation of threatened native tree identified in Wellington – Vic Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Hotspots for the conservation of maire tawake or swamp maire in the Wellington region have been identified by researchers hoping to save this threatened native tree from the deadly myrtle rust disease. Swamp maire is thought to have been common in the wetlands that once covered the Wellington […]
Normality returns to Wimbledon as Alcaraz and Sabalenka ease through Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and the end of London’s tropical heatwave ensured that a sense of normality returned to the lawns of Wimbledon on Wednesday after two sweat-soaked days of shocks, although Jasmine Paolini’s exit meant the surprises did not end. A stream of big names […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Estes Expresses Condolences To Family Of Intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) Rep. Estes Expresses Condolences To Family Of Intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym WASHINGTON- U.S. Congressman Ron Estes and his wife, Susan, are sending their prayers and deepest condolences to the family of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. On Monday night, Eric was the victim of a shooting in Northwest […]
MIL-Evening Report: More and more tourists are flocking to Antarctica. Let’s stop it from being loved to death Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Darla Hatton MacDonald, Professor of Environmental Economics, University of Tasmania VCG via Getty Images The number of tourists heading to Antarctica has been skyrocketing. From fewer than 8,000 a year about three decades ago, nearly 125,000 tourists flocked to the icy continent in 2023–24. The trend is […]
MIL-Evening Report: Australia’s superannuation regulator is worried about your fund’s spending. Should you be? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Melatos, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Sydney GettyImages skynesher/Getty Australia’s superannuation regulator has written to Australian superannuation funds raising concerns their spending might not be benefiting members. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is not just concerned with the type of expenses, but with the corporate […]
MIL-Evening Report: Thumbs up: good or passive aggressive? How emojis became the most confusing kind of online language Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brittany Ferdinands, Lecturer in Digital Content Creation, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney The Conversation, CC BY Emojis, as well as memes and other forms of short-form content, have become central to how we express ourselves and connect online. Yet as meanings shift across different […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Phil Scott Appoints Dave Wolk to Serve on School District Redistricting Task Force Source: US State of Vermont Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Dave Wolk, of Rutland, to serve as the Governor’s appointee on the School District Redistricting Task Force after signing H.454, An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems into law. The Task Force is charged […]
MIL-Evening Report: Lung cancer screening hopes to save lives. But we also need to watch for possible harms Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katy Bell, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney There is much to commend about Australia’s lung cancer screening program, which started on July 1. The program is based on gold-standard trial evidence showing this type of screening is likely to reduce […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Kemp: Shriners Children’s Research Institute Coming to Atlanta Source: US State of Georgia ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Shriners Children’s, a nonprofit pediatric specialty healthcare system with locations across North America and a global reach, will establish a new pediatric medical research facility in Atlanta. In addition to creating 470 new jobs, Shriners Children’s will invest more than $153 million […]
States, UTs hold talks on strengthening higher education’s role in knowledge economy Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In the run-up to the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries, the Department of Higher Education on Wednesday organised a national workshop with states and Union Territories on the theme ‘Higher Education: Knowledge Economy’. The day-long session, held at the Pragyan Auditorium of the AICTE in […]
MIL-OSI Russia: “There is a need to develop and understand the phenomenon of digital trust of citizens in the state” Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics – The digital transformation of public administration should increase the speed of data processing and routine procedures, improve the technologies of intra-departmental and interdepartmental interaction. This creates the conditions for the transition to more effective management based […]
MIL-OSI: NextNRG Appoints Global Logistics Authority Gary M. Goldfarb as Chairman of Newly Formed Strategic Advisory Board Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MIAMI, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextNRG, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXT), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation transforming how energy is produced, managed, and delivered through its Next Utility Operating System®, smart microgrids, wireless EV charging, and mobile fuel delivery, today announced a strategic advisory agreement with Goldfarb Management Services, LLC. As […]
Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 3, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Leane, Professor of Antarctic Studies, School of Humanities, University of Tasmania Oleksandr Matsibura/Shutterstock Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot […]
MIL-Evening Report: Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Leane, Professor of Antarctic Studies, School of Humanities, University of Tasmania Oleksandr Matsibura/Shutterstock Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot […]
MIL-Evening Report: Fallout: Spies on Norfolk Island – SBS podcast Pacific Media Watch In July 1985, Australia’s Pacific territory of Norfolk Island (pop. 2188) became the centre of a real life international spy thriller. Four French agents sailed there on board the Ouvéa, a yacht from Kanaky New Caledonia, after bombing the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland, killing Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira. The Rainbow Warrior was […]
MIL-Evening Report: More and more tourists are flocking to Antarctica. Let’s stop it from being loved to death Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Darla Hatton MacDonald, Professor of Environmental Economics, University of Tasmania VCG via Getty Images The number of tourists heading to Antarctica has been skyrocketing. From fewer than 8,000 a year about three decades ago, nearly 125,000 tourists flocked to the icy continent in 2023–24. The trend is […]
MIL-Evening Report: Australia’s superannuation regulator is worried about your fund’s spending. Should you be? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Melatos, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Sydney GettyImages skynesher/Getty Australia’s superannuation regulator has written to Australian superannuation funds raising concerns their spending might not be benefiting members. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is not just concerned with the type of expenses, but with the corporate […]
MIL-Evening Report: Thumbs up: good or passive aggressive? How emojis became the most confusing kind of online language Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brittany Ferdinands, Lecturer in Digital Content Creation, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney The Conversation, CC BY Emojis, as well as memes and other forms of short-form content, have become central to how we express ourselves and connect online. Yet as meanings shift across different […]
MIL-Evening Report: Lung cancer screening hopes to save lives. But we also need to watch for possible harms Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katy Bell, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney There is much to commend about Australia’s lung cancer screening program, which started on July 1. The program is based on gold-standard trial evidence showing this type of screening is likely to reduce […]
MIL-Evening Report: Uganda’s ride-hailing motorbike service promised safety – but drivers are under pressure to speed Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rich Mallett, Research Associate and Independent Researcher, ODI Global Motorcycle-taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get around Uganda’s congested capital, Kampala. But they are also the most dangerous. Though they account for one-third of public transport trips taking place within the city, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Supervision gaps can lead to child abuse – what can be done? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marg Rogers, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education; Post Doctoral Fellow, Manna Institute, University of New England Suwatchai Pluemruetai/Shutterstock The horrific allegations of child abuse by an early childhood educator in Victoria came to light at a time when the early learning sector was already under fire for […]
MIL-Evening Report: Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ has passed the US Senate – these are the winners and losers Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lester Munson, Non-Resident Fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney Igor Link/Shutterstock One of the unique aspects of Washington life is a Senate “vote-a-rama,” in which the upper house of Congress tortures itself by pulling a marathon all-nighter of speeches, amendments and votes on a critical […]
MIL-Evening Report: Tonga cybersecurity attack wake-up call for Pacific, warns expert By Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalist A Tongan cybersecurity expert says the country’s health data hack is a “wake-up call” for the whole region. Siosaia Vaipuna, a former director of Tonga’s cybersecurity agency, spoke to RNZ Pacific in the wake of the June 15 cyberattack on the country’s Health Ministry. Vaipuna said Tonga and […]
MIL-Evening Report: Legends of a Nuclear-Free and Independent Pacific – Rev Mua Strickson-Pua Pacific Media Watch When advocates and defenders of a nuclear-free Pacific condemned the AUKUS military pact two years ago and warned New Zealand that the agreement would make the world “more dangerous”, a key speaker was Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua. He was among leading participants at a Nuclear-Free and Independent Pacific (NFIP) movement teachers’ wānanga, which […]
MIL-Evening Report: Australians will soon need their age checked to log into online search tools – here’s why Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa M. Given, Professor of Information Sciences & Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University Shutterstock By the end of this year, the experience of using search engines in Australia won’t be as simple as it has always been. That’s thanks to a new online safety […]
MIL-OSI: New Open Market Pattern: Strategic Opportunities in the XRP and DRML Mining Machine Alliance Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto industry evolves rapidly. Among emerging collaborations, the alliance between XRP and DRML mining machines is gaining attention. Both technologies aim to simplify and amplify blockchain infrastructure. When combined, they introduce a new era of innovation, speed, and efficiency in mining operations. XRP’s […]
MIL-OSI: reAlpha Enhances Mortgage Operations with AI-Powered Loan Officer Assistant Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DUBLIN, Ohio, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the launch of its AI-powered Internal Loan Officer Assistant. This newly released AI-powered assistant is designed to streamline administrative tasks within the mortgage division, driving operational efficiency […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing launches city alliance to strengthen global digital economy ties Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) — A global alliance involving more than 40 cities was formally launched in Beijing on Wednesday as part of efforts to expand multilateral […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Legislation Declaring U.S. Businesses Independent from EU Regulations Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at declaring U.S. companies independent from burdensome foreign regulations, particularly targeting the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM launches new era for NHS with easier care in neighbourhoods Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM launches new era for NHS with easier care in neighbourhoods The Prime Minister launches a new era for the NHS, bringing more easily accessible care closer to home. Prime Minister launches government’s 10 Year Health Plan to bring the NHS closer to home Neighbourhood […]
MIL-OSI: FIND MINING Launches Revolutionary Cloud Mining Mobile App, Opening XRP Ecosystem Profits to Everyone Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Mateo County, California, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading cryptocurrency solutions innovator FIND MINING today announced the official launch of its groundbreaking cloud mining mobile application, enabling anyone with a smartphone to easily earn passive crypto income. This launch coincides with XRP’s latest surge past the $2.30 mark and its […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Global Conference on Digital Economy underway in Beijing Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) — High-ranking guests from China and abroad gathered in Beijing for the 2025 Global Conference on Digital Economy, calling for international cooperation to […]
MIL-OSI: Steve Sanghi to Continue as Microchip CEO and President on a Permanent Basis Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CHANDLER, Ariz., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ: MCHP) – Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that Steve Sanghi has agreed to continue to serve as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and President on a permanent basis. Mr. Sanghi had been […]
MIL-OSI: Mercury Selected to Improve U.S. Defense Supply Chain Resilience for Priority Domestic Microelectronics Technology Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ANDOVER, Mass., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, today announced it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for funding through its Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program to develop a next-generation […]
MIL-OSI: Precision Drilling Corporation 2025 Second Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision) intends to release its 2025 second quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and has scheduled a conference call to begin at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) on the next day, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Kemp: Shriners Children’s Research Institute Coming to Atlanta Source: US State of Georgia ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Shriners Children’s, a nonprofit pediatric specialty healthcare system with locations across North America and a global reach, will establish a new pediatric medical research facility in Atlanta. In addition to creating 470 new jobs, Shriners Children’s will invest more than $153 million […]
Centre considering ₹100-crore Aqua Park for J&K: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, on Wednesday said that flagship schemes such as the Blue Revolution, Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) have significantly strengthened the fisheries ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Serial Hacker ‘IntelBroker’ Charged for Causing $25 Million in Damages to Victims Source: US FBI Kai West, a British National, Is Charged With Operating the “IntelBroker” Online Identity, Infiltrating Victim Computer Networks, Stealing Data, Selling It, and Causing Millions in Damages to Dozens of Victims Around the World The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and the Assistant Director in Charge […]
MIL-OSI Security: ATF Warns Public of Scam Involving Fraudulent Calls Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Washington, D.C. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent phone calls from individuals claiming to be “ATF Officers” or “Agents.” These scammers, using phone numbers appearing to originate from Martinsburg, West Virginia, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: South Africa looks to global lessons as it sharpens its focus on gender priorities at G20 Source: South Africa News Agency South Africa looks to global lessons as it sharpens its focus on gender priorities at G20 As the G20 Technical Meetings continue in South Africa, a powerful voice is emerging from within the country’s leadership, calling for bolder and more targeted investments in women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Advocate […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Preparing for a new generation of ‘underbirds’ on Rakiura Source: NZ Department of Conservation This winter, with introduced predators hungry and lurking, critical action is being taken to help one of the world’s most endangered birds produce a new generation of chicks on Rakiura/Stewart Island. Pukunui/Southern New Zealand dotterel are critically threatened shore birds that nests on mountain tops. Photo by Bradley Shields. You […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Consumers warned about ‘ghost stores’ imitating Australian businesses Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC is warning consumers about the operators of four websites allegedly misrepresenting themselves as local businesses, also known as ‘ghost stores’. It is alleged these four ghost store operators are harming consumers by making false representations that they are local Australian businesses, imminently closing down, and selling high-quality […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Interview – The Today Show with Karl Stefanovic and Jayne Azzopardi Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority KARL STEFANOVIC: Well, the crisis gripping Australia’s child care sector is deepening, with a second man charged in connection to an abuse investigation that led to the arrest of a Melbourne worker. JAYNE AZZOPARDI: The Victorian Government has announced a major crackdown which will include a phone ban inside centres. […]
MIL-OSI China: Beijing launches cities alliance to boost global digital economy ties Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 2 — A global alliance of over 40 cities was launched in Beijing on Wednesday as part of efforts to enhance multilateral cooperation on the digital economy. The Global Digital Economy Cities Alliance was initiated by Beijing — alongside partner cities in Europe, North […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Wairoa Gorge Road, Wairoa Valley (Tasman District) Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a truck crash in Wairoa Valley, Tasman District, this morning. Police were notified at 9.40am that a logging truck had crashed on Wairoa Gorge Road. The driver was unresponsive when emergency services arrived and sadly was unable to be revived. The road is closed while the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fossicking rules broken as gold fever strikes Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 July 2025 At the fossicking site at Slab Hut Creek Campsite, south of Reefton on the West Coast of the South Island, there have been problems with fossickers mining into the creek bank. DOC staff say if left unaddressed, the fossicking will ultimately result in the creek eroding into […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Interview – Sunrise with Natalie Barr Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority NATALIE BARR: Australia has been dealt a horrific wake up call this morning that the rules and the regulations we thought were protecting our children are just not good enough. It follows revelations of horrific alleged crimes against children across several childcare centres in Victoria. More than 2,000 families have […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economic snapshot: March 2025 quarter – Stats NZ media release Economic snapshot: March 2025 quarter – media release 3 July 2025 Our economic snapshot summarises important economic statistics for the March 2025 quarter. It uses statistics drawn from key Stats NZ datasets to provide insights into New Zealand’s overall economic performance. The economy grew in the March 2025 quarter, but contracted over the year. New Zealand’s […]
Pakistan doesn’t impinge on India-US ties: EAM Jaishankar Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that Pakistan has any bearing on India’s ties with the United States, asserting that the relationship stands on its own merit and is not defined by third countries. Addressing a press conference in Washington, Jaishankar said, “I […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Freemans Bay homicide: Charge laid as enquiries continue Source: New Zealand Police A woman will appear in court in connection with an investigation underway into the discovery of human remains in Freemans Bay on Tuesday. Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall Street. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Focusing on maintaining and building roads Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s focus on improving roads across the country is well on its way, with the successful completion of one of the largest state highway road renewal programmes in New Zealand history, Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirmed today. “We are focused on ensuring government agencies are better at looking after the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Water resilience boost for rural Canterbury Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing more than $56 million into water resilience projects in rural Canterbury to help protect against changing weather patterns and increase productivity through higher value land use, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say.“Ease of access to water is a top priority […]
Pakistan doesn’t impinge on India-US ties: Jaishankar Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that Pakistan has any bearing on India’s ties with the United States, asserting that the relationship stands on its own merit and is not defined by third countries. Addressing a press conference in Washington, Jaishankar said, “I […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Georgia expelled over 40 foreign citizens for violating migration laws Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Tbilisi, July 2 (Xinhua) — As a result of joint measures carried out by the Migration Department and other units of the Georgian Interior Ministry, 41 foreign […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing launches city alliance to strengthen global digital economy ties Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) — A global alliance involving more than 40 cities was formally launched in Beijing on Wednesday as part of efforts to expand multilateral […]