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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Man in custody on firearms charges

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Man in custody on firearms charges

    Monday, 16 June 2025 – 11:35 am.

    A 28-year-old man is in custody facing several charges after an incident in Hobart on Sunday afternoon in which police allege he threatened a person with a firearm at a city hotel and attempted to dispose of two additional firearms in the CBD, while trying to outrun officers.
    A quick police response is being credited with the Hobart man’s timely arrest, without incident, in the Liverpool Street area when uniform police officers successfully chased him down on foot.
    Following the man’s arrest, a search was conducted of a property in Campbell Street, Hobart, where police seized another firearm and ammunition. In total, four firearms (including a stolen firearm), a quantity of ammunition and prescription medication have been seized.
    The man from will appear in Hobart Magistrates Court today charged with:
    • Aggravated assault
    • Possession of a stolen firearm
    • Possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category
    • Possess a firearm to which a firearms licence may not be issued
    • Possess ammunition when not the holder of the appropriate firearm licence
    • Possess a controlled drug. (minor offence)
    • Possess thing used for administration of controlled drug. (minor offence)
    Anyone that may have witnessed the incident, or may have information that can assist police can call 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

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  • MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Padilla Condemns Trump’s Militarization of Los Angeles, Extreme Immigration Enforcement on Face the Nation, State of the Union

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)

    WATCH: Padilla Condemns Trump’s Militarization of Los Angeles, Extreme Immigration Enforcement on Face the Nation, State of the Union

    Padilla speaks out on rise in political violence and Trump’s polarizing rhetoric

    Watch the full Face the Nation Interview here.
     
    Watch the full State of the Union interview here.

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined CBS’ “Face the Nation” and CNN’s “State of the Union” to discuss the unprecedented militarization of Los Angeles and his forcible removal from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s press conference, where he was thrown to the ground and handcuffed after simply trying to ask a question. Padilla condemned the Trump Administration’s cruel immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles, utilizing unnecessary and excessive actions to repeatedly escalate tensions across the region.

    Senator Padilla set the record straight against blatant Republican disinformation on his forcible removal, highlighting that he was already in the high-security building for a scheduled oversight meeting with the general in charge of the military presence in Los Angeles and was escorted into the briefing room by law enforcement.  

    Key Excerpts — CBS’ “Face the Nation”:

    On his attempt to ask Secretary Noem a question:

    • “The reason I was at the press conference, I was at a scheduled briefing with representatives of Northern Command just a couple doors down the hall in the same federal building when I learned of the press conference, my briefing delayed because the folks I was supposed to meet with were at that press conference. So I asked if we could listen in. I was escorted over, and that’s what I was doing.”
    • “Why? Because for months and months, whether it’s in committee, the Secretary herself testifying and not providing substantive answers to questions, other representatives of the department, formal letters and inquiries that we’ve submitted, doing my job as a Senator to get information as part of our oversight and accountability responsibility. So to be able to ask a question of the Secretary directly when they offered the meeting after the incident, I took it, but sadly, no, nothing substantive, nothing informative.”
    • “When I had the audacity to try to ask a question, as a Senator, of a cabinet secretary, that’s what happened. And you saw the response, everybody’s seen the video. It wasn’t about me, right? If that’s how this Administration responds to a Senator with a question, don’t just imagine what they’re capable of, but what they are doing when the cameras are not there, to people without a title like United States Senator, that cruel disrespectful treatment of so many people who deserve much better.”

    On the unprecedented deployment of military personnel to Los Angeles and the Trump Administration’s broken promise to target violent criminals:

    • “Among other things, their justification for the federalization of the National Guard, not only not necessary, but counterproductive as we’ve seen this last week in Los Angeles.”
    • “And also just truth. You know, for all the talk about the focus and targeting of violent criminals, if that’s all the Trump Administration was doing, there would be no debate. There is no disagreement on that. But as you’re hearing more and more stories of undocumented, long-term residents of the United States who are otherwise law abiding, working hard, paying taxes, raising families and, frankly, working in jobs that under the first Trump Administration, when the COVID pandemic hit, were deemed essential. Workers in restaurants, in agricultural fields, in health care, construction, etc. — that’s who’s being targeted now, and that’s why there’s so much fear and terror in communities, not just in Los Angeles, but throughout the country.”

    On Trump’s sudden order to reduce ICE enforcement and what broader immigration reform looks like:

    • “Let’s hope there’s more to follow because they’re responding to what I and others have been saying for months, and what’s frankly, years, going back to the first Trump Administration.”
    • “The State of California, the most populous state in the nation, the most diverse state in the nation, home to more immigrants than any state in the nation, mostly documented, some undocumented. This is the same California that is the largest economy of any state in the nation, fourth largest economy in the world, not despite the immigrant population, but thanks to the contributions of so many immigrants as a workforce, as consumers, and as entrepreneurs.”
    • “So again, focus on the dangerous, violent criminals. No disagreement there, but the folks who are otherwise law abiding, taxpaying, and enriching communities. There’s got to be a better way, a pathway towards legalization, a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, farm workers, and others.”

    On the Trump Administration’s harmful rhetoric and rising political violence, including the tragic Minnesota killings:

    • “Look a lot of questions, a lot of concerns. I work directly with both the U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate Sergeant at Arms, and they’re doing what they need to do to ensure the safety of members of Congress.”
    • “But I also think it’s more than appropriate to step back and say, why are tensions so high, not just in Los Angeles, but throughout the country? And I can’t help but point to the beginning of not just the first Trump term, but the beginning of the campaign, the tone with which the President launched his first campaign for president, served throughout his first term, and continues in this term. For a cabinet secretary, during a press conference, to not be able or be willing to de-escalate a situation when I was trying to ask a question — that’s just indicative of the tone of this [Administration].”

    Video of Senator Padilla’s full “Face the Nation” interview is available here.

    Key Excerpts — CNN’s “State of the Union”:

    On why he felt the need to speak up:

    • “Surprise, surprise, no substance came from that press conference, just political attacks. You know, when I heard the Secretary, not for the first time in that press conference, talk about the needing to liberate the people of Los Angeles from their duly elected Mayor and Governor, it was at that moment that I chose to try to ask a question.”
    • “If all the Trump Administration was doing was truly focusing on dangerous, violent criminals, as they suggest, there would be no debate. There would be no disagreement. But we’ve seen story after story after story of hardworking women and men, maybe undocumented, but otherwise law abiding, good people being subject to the terror that the … immigration enforcement operations is subjecting the people to, I needed to speak up. I needed to try to get the information from the Secretary that they’ve refused to provide in hearing after hearing.”

    On Republican disinformation that Sen. Padilla tried to “manufacture a viral moment” and that nobody knew who he was at the press conference:

    • “Nothing could be further from the truth. Again, what are the odds? I was in a federal building a couple of doors down awaiting a briefing from Northern Command, because I still believe the federalization of the National Guard troops and deployment in Los Angeles was not only unlawful, unjustified, but counterproductive. It’s what’s escalated the tensions in Los Angeles.”
    • “I was escorted during my entire time in that building, from showing up in the building, going through security screening, escorted by an FBI agent and a National Guard member to the conference room where I was awaiting a briefing. … They escorted me over to the press conference. They opened the door for me, and they stood next to me while I was listening for the entire time. And then, of course, once I was forcibly removed and handcuffed.”

    On Secretary Noem and President Trump’s failed leadership:

    • “I do think there’s some serious questions, how does the Cabinet Secretary not know the Senator from California when she steps foot into Los Angeles? She came through the Senate for confirmation at one point. And certainly, how does the Secretary of Homeland Security not know how to de-escalate a situation? It’s because she can’t, or because they don’t want to, and it sets the tone — Donald Trump and Secretary Noem have set the tone for the Department of Homeland Security and the entire Administration in terms of escalation and extreme enforcement actions.”

    Video of Senator Padilla’s full “State of the Union” interview is available here.

    Senator Padilla has been outspoken in calling out the ICE raids in Los Angeles and Trump’s misguided deployment of the National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps. Yesterday, Padilla led the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that President Trump immediately withdraw all military forces from Los Angeles and cease all threats to deploy the National Guard or active-duty servicemembers to American cities. Earlier this week, Padilla and Schiff demanded answers regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to deploy approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles. Padilla has spoken at a spotlight hearing and on the Senate floormultiple times to blast President Trump for manufacturing a crisis by launching indiscriminate ICE raids across Los Angeles and deploying the National Guard and active-duty servicemembers to the region.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weather News – A frosty start to the week, but rain is on the horizon – MetService

    Source: MetService

    Covering period of Monday 16th – Thursday 19th June – A frosty start to the week, but rain is on the horizon.

    • Cold, clear nights bring widespread frosts for much of the country
    • Sunny days for most, foggy mornings for some
    • Showers linger in the north before clearing
    • Wet weather returns from the west on Thursday

    A stretch of settled winter weather kicks off the week for much of Aotearoa New Zealand, with widespread frosts expected for areas south of the central North Island. Crisp clear days, chilly nights and some foggy mornings will be the dominant theme.

    Christchurch is expected to reach lows of -3°C this week, Dunedin not much warmer at -2°C. Further north, Wellington could dip as low as 3°C, while Hamilton starts Wednesday at 1°C. Even Auckland is in for a brisk start, with temperatures forecast to drop to 6°C.

    “People will really feel those frosty starts, particularly inland where we’re expecting consistent cold temperatures,” says MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden.
    “With clear skies great for early Matariki viewing, much of the South Island is dipping well into the negatives in the mornings, lovely winter temperatures.”

    Daytime conditions will be mostly sunny. However, not all areas will be cloud-free. Patchy cloud and the odd shower linger around Northland and the eastern North and South Islands early in the week, as a light southeasterly flow carries moisture into those regions.

    Parts of the South Island can expect persistent fog and low cloud to form under these settled conditions, especially in valleys. “Towns like Wanaka, Queenstown, and Alexandra, and those in the Mackenzie Basin may feel a bit grey and gloomy, unless you escape up to the ski fields where the sun will be out in full force” says Lynden.

    From midweek, a more active weather pattern moves in from the Tasman Sea. Rain is forecast to reach the West Coast of the South Island late Wednesday, before spreading into the western North Island through Thursday.

    “After several days of calm, and mostly dry weather, that midweek shift will bring a noticeable change, especially in the west, where rain is likely to set in,” adds Lynden. “There’s potential for heavier falls and stronger winds in some areas on Thursday”

    Stay up to date at metservice.com, and check back this Wednesday for the Matariki long weekend outlook.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: PSNA Statement – New lows of cowardice and complicity from our Foreign Minister

    Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa

     

    Fresh from refusing to condemn Israel for its egregious war crimes of industrial-scale killing and mass starvation of civilians in Gaza, our Foreign Minister has outdone himself with the most craven of tweets on Israel’s massive attack on Iran.

     

     

    Winston Peters has said he is “gravely concerned by the escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran” and that “all actors” must “prioritise de-escalation”.

     

    There is no mention of Israel as the aggressor and no condemnation of Israel’s attack launched in the middle of negotiations between Iran and the US on Iran’s nuclear programme.

     

    “It’s Mr Peters’ most obsequious tweet yet which leaves a cloud of shame hanging over the country” 

    “Appeasement of this rogue state, as our government and other western countries have done over 20 months, have led Israel to believe it can attack any country it likes with absolute impunity”

     

    “Israel has conducted mass killing and mass starvation of Palestinians and then attacked any country which has objected to its barbarity – namely Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and now Iran”

    Mr Peters’ tweet continues the government’s fact-free and principle free line that Israel has the right to defend (by attacking other countries) but Iran does not”

     

    “Holding Israel to account based on international law and United Nations resolutions is the magic solution to end forever the ongoing crises in the Middle East”

     

    Maher Nazzal

    Co-Chair PSNA

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Property Market – Renters on average $1,400 better off per year than this time last year as national weekly rental prices continue to trend down

    Source: RealEstate.co.nz

    New Zealand’s national average weekly rent is on the decline, leaving tenants better off with a potential saving of $1,400 per year. 

    Latest data from realestate.co.nz shows the national average rent in May fell to $633 per week, a drop of $27/week or 4.1% compared to the same time last year. 
     Further insights from realestate.co.nz‘s latest rental data show:

    • In May, the national average rental price was at the lowest it’s been since December 2023, reflecting a softening in rental prices over the last 12 months.   
    • 15 of our 19 regions saw a year-on-year decrease in rental prices. The biggest drops were in Coromandel (down 16.6% to $571) and Wellington (down 13.5% to $624). 
    • Nelson & Bays, Otago, and Southland were the only three regions to buck the trend with year-on-year increases in average weekly rental prices.   
    • New rental listings on realestate.co.nz are at the highest level in almost a decade. 

    Vanessa Williams, realestate.co.nz spokesperson, says the variation between regions is a reminder that national tr

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment Issues – War on women intensifies as Govt takes axe to sick leave for part-time workers – PSA

    Source: PSA

    The Government’s shameful attack on the rights of women workers just got more brazen with its plan to cut back sick leave entitlements for part-time workers.
    “Many of our members work in female dominated professions like care and support, and many are part-time workers, so once again we see the Government’s priorities laid bare – it doesn’t care about underpaid and part-time women workers,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi.
    “This latest attack on women comes just six weeks after the Government ripped up the pay equity rules, depriving 150,000 women of the pay they deserve and making it harder to lodge claims in the future.
    “It doesn’t matter if you are full time, or part-time, sick leave is there for a purpose, to ensure you are well enough to go back to work and be productive.
    “The Government talks a lot about growing the economy and increasing productivity – cutting back sick leave will do just the opposite, unwell people infect colleagues, make errors and are less productive.”
    Studies show even now too many people are pushing through sickness by staying at work when unwell or returning too soon, costing employers billions – see NZ Health Group report.
    “Workers need to take sick leave for as long as it takes to get well.
    “We know it’s women that tend to take more time off to care for sick children, so these changes just make their life more challenging.
    “Every day, in a different way, this government is chipping away at workers’ rights.
    “Do Ministers just sit around all day dreaming up new ways to make the life of working women harder? It certainly seems so.
    “The cuts to sick leave are yet another sad indictment of a government out of touch with the needs of working people and their families.”
    The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest trade union, representing and supporting more than 95,000 workers across central government, state-owned enterprises, local councils, health boards and community groups.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Review your client list

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    Review your client list to add new clients and remove those who no longer use your services. This will help to ensure that:

    • new clients are covered by your lodgment program
    • we don’t contact you about your previous clients
    • your lodgment performance percentage is accurate.

    Tips

    Lodging a final return or advising that further returns are not necessary, does not remove a client from your list. You need to remove them using Online services for agents or the Practitioner lodgment service.

    Before removing a client from your client list, you must remove all your details from their records to ensure we don’t contact you about that client in the future. This includes removing your practice’s:

    • email address
    • phone number
    • business and postal address
    • financial institution account details
    • name from their authorised contacts. 

    For instructions on how to remove clients using Online services for agents, see My practice in the Online services for agent user guide.

    Find information and tips to help manage your lodgment program and improve your lodgment performance.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: H.E President Ramaphosa in a bilateral meeting with the Canadian H.E Prime Minister, Mark Carney.

    Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

    His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa had his first bilateral meeting between with His Excellency Prime Minister @MarkJCarney upon his arrival in Canada.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT2EinwJJhk

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  • MIL-OSI Video: President Ramaphosa arrives at Calgary Inter Airport in Canada to attend G7Summit Outreach Session

    Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

    President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at Calgary International Airport in
    Canada. The President is in Canada to attend the G7 Summit Outreach Session.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIaN61gd7uc

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  • MIL-OSI China: Lavender tourism festival promotes economic development in China’s Xinjiang

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

    Lavender tourism festival promotes economic development in China’s Xinjiang

    Updated: June 16, 2025 08:15 Xinhua
    Tourists visit a lavender museum in Huocheng County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple. Featuring cultural performances, sports events and exhibitions showcasing local heritage, a lavender tourism festival kicked off to coincide with this natural spectacle, highlighting the region’s thriving lavender industry while promoting local tourism and economic development. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows a lavender field in Huocheng County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]
    This photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows lavender plants at a lavender farm in Huocheng County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows tourists visiting a lavender farm in Huocheng County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: Israel military announces new wave of airstrikes on Iranian missile sites

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

    The Israeli air force unleashed a new wave of airstrikes in Iran on Sunday night, targeting surface-to-surface missile sites in the west of the country, the Israeli military announced in a statement.

    Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, capital of Iran, June 15, 2025. Explosions shook Tehran as Iran’s tensions with Israel escalated. (Xinhua/Shadati)

    The strikes aimed to destroy “dozens” of missile targets, according to the statement.

    Israel carried out its heaviest aerial assault on Iran on Friday, striking nuclear facilities in Tehran and other locations across the country. The attack killed dozens of scientists, senior security officials, and civilians in Iran, and triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks that killed at least 14 people in Israel.

    On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the airstrikes would continue and would target not only nuclear-related facilities but also missile sites, weapons production facilities, aerial defense systems, and “regime targets in Tehran.”

    In a public update, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was “determined to complete the mission of removing the double threat” from Iran.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s Ye takes historic Le Mans 24 Hours win

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

    Ye Yifei became the first Chinese driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking victory in Sunday’s 2025 event along with AF Corse Ferrari teammates Robert Kubica and Phil Hanson.

    The trio’s #83 car had been dicing for the lead for much of the race with the #50 and #51 works Ferraris, and a key moment occurred with just under five hours to go, when Alessandro Pier Guidi made a costly error by spinning his leading #51 car when entering the pits.

    The Italian lost around 30 seconds as he rejoined the track, allowing the #83 car to take the lead and seize the initiative in the race, eventually crossing the line 14 seconds ahead of the second-placed #6 Penske Porsche of Matt Campbell, Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor.

    Pier Guidi and teammates James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi ultimately finished third, with both works Ferraris managing cooling issues in the final hour of the race.

    “It’s a dream come true. I have to pinch myself,” said Ye immediately after the race. “My team-mates, mechanics and engineers did an awesome job.”

    This marks Ferrari’s third straight victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, extending the Prancing Horse’s perfect record at La Sarthe since returning to the top class in 2023 after a 50-year absence.

    In addition to Ye’s milestone, Kubica also becomes the first Pole to win at Le Mans.

    Ye’s victory serves as redemption for his 2021 Le Mans outing, when he, Kubica and Louis Deletraz had been leading the LMP2 category before their Team WRT Oreca suffered an agonizing engine failure on the race’s final lap.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China lose to Turkey to wrap up VNL Xi’an leg

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

    Host China lost to Turkey 3-0 at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League Xi’an leg on Sunday, wrapping up the opening leg with two wins and two defeats.

    After conceding its opener to Japan, China bounced back with back-to-back victories over Serbia and the Netherlands. Turkey, meanwhile, had suffered three consecutive losses before the encounter with China.

    Ramazan Efe Mandiraci (L) of Türkiye vies with Jiang Chuan of China during the Pool 3 match between China and Türkiye at the Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, June 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

    Turkey came out strong in the first set, taking advantage of powerful attacking to win 25-22. China raced to a 5-2 lead in the second set, but Turkey’s superior blocking shut down China’s attack to win the second set 25-21.

    China once again started fast in the third set, surging into a 5-2 lead, but Turkey countered with a four-point run to flip the score. In the final stages, Turkey pulled away with a decisive 6-2 run to close out the match 25-20, registering its first win of the season.

    China captain Jiang Chuan admitted frustration after the defeat, pointing to execution and endurance issues as key factors. “After the first three matches, we were quite fatigued physically in the fourth match, but that’s not an excuse. We need to learn how to handle such situations,” he said.

    Despite the loss, China head coach Vital Heynen expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, especially with key players like Zhang Jingyin and Wang Jingyi sidelined with injury. “We have to be realistic that we came here without two core players. We made one good step already, winning two matches in the tournament,” he said.

    According to the schedule, China will next compete in the Chicago leg in late June, followed by the Gdansk leg in mid-July.

    Heynen emphasized that his team will not fear strong opponents, whether at home or abroad. “This year in VNL, a lot of teams are at the same level, so there will be a chance in other matches also. It will be about us. When we get better, we will get more matches,” he added.

    In other matches on Sunday, Poland beat Serbia 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-23) to stay undefeated, while Japan swept the Netherlands 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-18).

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  • MIL-OSI China: Italy name World Cup winner Gattuso as manager

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

    Former AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed head coach of Italy’s national football team, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed Sunday, just days after Luciano Spalletti’s departure.

    Spalletti had taken charge of the Azzurri in August 2023 on a reported three-year deal, but resigned following a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign and a 3-0 loss to Norway in Italy’s opening 2026 World Cup qualifier earlier this month.

    Gennaro Gattuso, then head coach of Valencia, instructs players during the Orange Trophy match between Valencia CF of Spain and Atalanta of Italy in Valencia, Spain, on Aug. 6, 2022. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

    At a press conference prior to Italy’s second qualifier against Moldova, Spalletti announced he would step down after the match, despite Italy bouncing back with a 2-0 win.

    Gattuso, 47, spent the majority of his playing career with AC Milan, where he helped the Rossoneri to two Serie A titles and two UEFA Champions League crowns. He was also part of Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning squad.

    Since hanging up his boots in 2013, Gattuso has coached the likes of AC Milan, Napoli, Valencia and Marseille, and most recently spent the 2024/25 at the helm of Croatian side Hajduk Split.

    Italy currently sits third in World Cup Qualifying Group I with three points from two matches, while Norway leads the group with four straight wins.

    Only group winners from UEFA’s qualifiers will book direct spots to the 2026 tournament. Second-place teams will enter a playoff round – a scenario that has haunted Italy in recent years, with the Azzurri missing the last two World Cups after playoff defeats. 

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  • Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: China lose to Turkey to wrap up VNL Xi’an leg
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Host China lost to Turkey 3-0 at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League Xi’an leg on Sunday, wrapping up the opening leg with two wins and two defeats. After conceding its opener to Japan, China bounced back with back-to-back victories over Serbia and the Netherlands. […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Edwell, Associate Professor in Ancient History, Macquarie University Protesters across the United States have brandished placards declaring “no kings!” in recent days, keen to send a message one-man rule is not acceptable. The defeat of the forces of King George III in the United States’ revolutionary […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consultation on 2026 fee regulations is now open
    Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 16 June 2025Last updated 16 June 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on the 2026 fee regulation settings. Consultation closes 7 July 2025.The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on the 2026 fee regulation settings. Consultation closes 7 July 2025. MIL OSI New […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Prime Minister Carney underscored the many areas of close co-operation between Canada and Australia, particularly in trade, defence, and maintaining a free and […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: ‘Coral in Focus’ Premieres at the United Nations Ocean Conference, Spotlighting Innovation and Urgency in Reef Restoration
    Source: Samsung At the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 (UNOC)1 in Nice, held to mark World Oceans Day on June 8, Samsung Electronics hosted a premiere event for “Coral in Focus,” a new documentary that brings the global coral crisis into sharp relief. The event, held at Ocean House, featured a screening of the film […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
    Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to come, to keep Tāmaki Makaurau safe. Phil Wilson, chief executive of Auckland Council, says he’s extremely pleased the council and police have formalised their working […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Concern over signs Govt will reduce sick leave for workers
    Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to stand up for workers’ rights for once and rule out reducing sick leave entitlements. “This Government for the wealthy keeps finding new ways of eviscerating workers’ rights and tilting power to employers,” says the Green Party spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – Clio: Whose side is ‘History’ on?
    Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Is history binary? A judge of past behaviour with just two available options: thumbs-up, or thumbs-down? If you are not on the ‘right side’ of history, are you therefore on […]

    MIL-OSI USA: HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ISSUES TEST ALERT – NO THREAT TO THE STATE – 2025-007
    Source: US State of Hawaii HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ISSUES TEST ALERT – NO THREAT TO THE STATE – 2025-007 Posted on Jun 13, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA   MAJOR GENERAL […]

    MIL-OSI USA: FEMA to End In-Person Presence at Recovery Centers
    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency 2 strong>LAHAINA, MAUI – As Maui continues to heal from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires, FEMA continues to provide support on-island and remains available to survivors. As the demand for FEMA’s in-person services has diminished over time, FEMA will end in-person staffing at the two public-facing recovery centers on June […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK concludes fruitful Canada visit to deepen economic and business ties (with photos)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 3      Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng today (June 14) concluded his visit to Canada, deepening economic and business ties with Canadian investors and enterprises.      During his visit June 8 to 14 to Waterloo, Toronto, and […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025     A delegation of 16 Hong Kong life science and health technology companies will be joining InvestHK and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) to the BIO International Convention 2025, the world’s premier biotechnology event, […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Increases to paid parental leave rates to help families
    Source: New Zealand Government New parents can expect more support to take time away from work to care for their children from 1 July, with an increase to the maximum weekly rate of paid parental leave up from $754.87 to $788.66 per week, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today.“It is important […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Safer trucks mean safer roads – construction begins for Mackays Crossing Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre
    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway 59 between the Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki interchanges. View larger map Jetesh Bhula, Regional Manager Infrastructure delivery, says it is one of 12 sites being built on high-volume freight routes around the country and will be […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and Employment Advisory: Senior medical and dental officers 24-hour strike in Te Tai Tokerau
    Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Senior medical and dental officers who are members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) and are employed in the Te Tai Tokerau district of Health New Zealand will be on strike for 24 hours from 10.00am Wednesday 18 June until 10.00am Thursday 19 June. […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
    Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive attack; such a claim would validate Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and the US’s attack on Iraq in 2003.  “The New Zealand Government needs to be […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: North Canterbury Community Vehicle Trust celebrates new garage
    Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 16 Jun 2025 The trust’s garage has been named after one of its pioneers, Don Fairbrother, who helped set-up the organisation in 1986, alongside Dorothy Mitchell, Mary Sparrow and Wayne Mitchell. All four of “the originals” as they dubbed themselves, were at the opening of the garage in early […]

    MIL-OSI: Abaxx Confirms Active Trading in Gold Singapore Futures Following Launch
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced active […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Kaitake cameras reveal impact of sustained predator control
    Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 June 2025 The western-most of three mountain ranges in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Kaitake is the focus for a joint predator control programme involving the Department of Conservation (DOC), Taranaki Maunga Project, iwi and other community collaborators. DOC Biodiversity Ranger Brandon Kingi says a comparison of images captured by the trail […]

  • South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeremy Pressman, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald Trump, on June 14, 2025. Patt Little/Anadolu via Getty Images At the end of a week when President […]

    MIL-Evening Report: A 3-tonne, $1.5 billion satellite to watch Earth’s every move is set to launch this week
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steve Petrie, Earth Observation Researcher, Swinburne University of Technology Artist’s concept of the NISAR satellite in orbit over Earth. NASA/JPL-Caltech In a few days, a new satellite that can detect changes on Earth’s surface down to the centimetre, in almost real time and no matter the time […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Meet the FBI’s Newest Class of Crisis Response Canines
    Source: US FBI Taz and Peg are now based in the FBI’s Atlanta and Dallas field offices, respectively. That way, they can quickly deploy nationwide to the scenes of violent crimes, mass violence incidents, courtroom appearances, forensic interviews, and other sensitive scenarios to support victims.   While the dogs recently completed their last round of training, […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jeremy Pressman, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald Trump, on June 14, 2025. Patt Little/Anadolu via Getty Images At the end of a week when President Donald […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Canadian international relations experts share their views on global politics and Canada’s role
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Anessa L. Kimball, Professor of Political Science; Director, Centre for International Security, ESEI, Université Laval A survey of Canadian international relations professors has found they disagree on how to respond to potential Chinese aggression against Taiwan and which global regions will matter most to Canada in the future. […]

    MIL-OSI China: China criticizes US tariff narrative as ‘one-sided, misleading’
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China has criticized the U.S. “reciprocal tariffs” policy for its “one-sided, misleading” narrative and erroneous logic, urging the United States to faithfully abide by rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and maintain stability of the global trading system. At a meeting of the Council for […]

    MIL-OSI China: Convenient logistics brings more intimate China-Chile ties
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News People visit the 3rd Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo in Tianjin, north China, June 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo) Chilean cherries are ubiquitous in most supermarkets in north China’s port city of Tianjin. The transcontinental “Cherry Express” linking Tianjin and Chile was launched in January 2024. Upon […]

  • India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – Clio: Whose side is ‘History’ on?
    Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Is history binary? A judge of past behaviour with just two available options: thumbs-up, or thumbs-down? If you are not on the ‘right side’ of history, are you therefore on […]

    MIL-Evening Report: A 3-tonne, $1.5 billion satellite to watch Earth’s every move is set to launch this week
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steve Petrie, Earth Observation Researcher, Swinburne University of Technology Artist’s concept of the NISAR satellite in orbit over Earth. NASA/JPL-Caltech In a few days, a new satellite that can detect changes on Earth’s surface down to the centimetre, in almost real time and no matter the time […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: 2 killed, 32 injured in western India bridge collapse
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, June 15 (Xinhua) — At least two people were killed, 32 injured and several others swept away after a bridge collapsed in India’s western Maharashtra […]

    UK F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A UK Royal Air Force F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after reportedly running low on fuel during a routine mission over the Indian Ocean. According to airport and defence sources, the fifth-generation stealth aircraft was operating from a British […]

    Visakhapatnam gears up for International Yoga Day 2025
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As India prepares to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, Visakhapatnam — the national host city for this year’s celebrations — witnessed a high-level review and field inspection by senior officials from the Ministry of Ayush and the Andhra Pradesh government. […]

    Helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath; operations suspended pending safety review
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhand on Sunday morning claimed seven lives, including an infant and the pilot. The helicopter operating on the Kedarnath–Guptkashi sector, is believed to have crashed near the Gaurikund area between 5:30 and 5:45 AM due to poor weather conditions. The aircraft […]

    Second batch of NAKSHA phase 2 capacity building programme to begin from June 16
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Union Ministry of Rural Development, will launch the second batch of Phase 2 of the National Geospatial Knowledge-Based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Capacity Building Programme on Monday. The week-long training will be held across four National Centres of […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Morocco: His Majesty the King Sends Condolence Message to Indian President Following Air India Crash
    Download logo His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolence and compassion to the President of the Republic of India, Droupadi Murmu, following the crash of an Air India plane which caused multiple casualties. In this message, His Majesty the King says that He was deeply saddened by the news of the […]

    FM Nirmala Sitharaman takes stock of financial inclusion schemes in Ladakh
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday visited an exhibition of local handicrafts and handloom products by Self Help Groups (SHG) and local entrepreneurs of the Ladakh region. She interacted with artisans, women-led SHGs and local entrepreneurs showcasing traditional crafts, handloom textiles and sustainable innovations at their […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Seven killed in helicopter crash in India
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, June 15 (Xinhua) — Seven people, including two children, a pilot and four male passengers, were killed when a private helicopter crashed in India’s northern […]

    PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Union Minister Kishan Reddy
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on his birthday. “Birthday greetings to Shri Kishan Reddy Garu. A grassroots leader, he is at the forefront of strengthening the coal and mines sector, which are important to build […]

    Iranian Missile Strikes Kill 10 in Israel as Israeli Warplanes Hit Tehran Oil Depot
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iran and Israel have entered their deadliest phase of direct conflict yet, with at least 10 people killed in Israeli cities and massive fires reported at an oil depot in Tehran following reciprocal strikes on June 15. This marks the third consecutive day of military exchanges, […]

    Jannik Sinner seeks to put disappointment of French Open defeat behind him
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) World number one Jannik Sinner wants to use the Halle Open as a chance to bounce back from sleepless nights after his agonising loss to rival Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final this month. In a thrilling showdown, Sinner took the first two sets and […]

    Germany, France, UK offer Iran talks over nuclear programme: Berlin
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Germany, France and Britain are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran’s nuclear programme in a bid to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said. Wadephul, who is on a visit to the Middle East, said he was […]

    No goal, but Messi’s influence on show in Club World Cup opener
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Although he did not score, Lionel Messi again proved his worth with Inter Miami, showing some brilliance and avoiding injury as they got off to a decent start in the Club World Cup with a goalless draw against African giants Al-Ahly from Egypt on Saturday. WHY […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Israel’s attacks on Iran are already hurting global oil prices, and the impact is set to worsen
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joaquin Vespignani, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, University of Tasmania The weekend attacks on Iran’s oil facilities – widely seen as part of escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran – represent a dangerous moment for global energy security. While the physical damage to Iran’s production facilities […]

    NEP 2020 key to making India a global education hub: Dharmendra Pradhan
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions India as a global study destination, offering premium education at an affordable cost. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of positioning India as a global knowledge hub the country […]

    India on track to become world’s third-largest economy by 2029: Sarbananda Sonowal
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday that India is firmly on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2029, crediting 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “decisive and corruption-free” governance for triggering an “unstoppable surge” in national development. […]

    Any attempt to threaten India’s sovereignty will face decisive action: Amit Shah
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reaffirmed that national security remains a priority, making it clear that any attempt to threaten India’s sovereignty will be met with decisive action. He underscored the government’s firm stance on protecting the nation’s interests. He also emphasised the importance […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking News: Helicopter Crashed Near Indian Village of Gaurikund — Media
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, June 15 (Xinhua) — A helicopter flying from Dehradun to Kedarnath crashed near Gaurikunda in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, local media reported on Saturday, […]

  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Italy name World Cup winner Gattuso as manager
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Former AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed head coach of Italy’s national football team, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed Sunday, just days after Luciano Spalletti’s departure. Spalletti had taken charge of the Azzurri in August 2023 on a reported three-year deal, but resigned […]

    MIL-OSI China: China lose to Turkey to wrap up VNL Xi’an leg
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Host China lost to Turkey 3-0 at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League Xi’an leg on Sunday, wrapping up the opening leg with two wins and two defeats. After conceding its opener to Japan, China bounced back with back-to-back victories over Serbia and the Netherlands. […]

    MIL-OSI China: China’s Ye takes historic Le Mans 24 Hours win
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Ye Yifei became the first Chinese driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking victory in Sunday’s 2025 event along with AF Corse Ferrari teammates Robert Kubica and Phil Hanson. The trio’s #83 car had been dicing for the lead for much of the […]

    MIL-OSI China: Israel military announces new wave of airstrikes on Iranian missile sites
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Israeli air force unleashed a new wave of airstrikes in Iran on Sunday night, targeting surface-to-surface missile sites in the west of the country, the Israeli military announced in a statement. Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, capital of Iran, June 15, 2025. Explosions […]

    MIL-OSI China: Lavender tourism festival promotes economic development in China’s Xinjiang
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Lavender tourism festival promotes economic development in China’s Xinjiang Updated: June 16, 2025 08:15 Xinhua Tourists visit a lavender museum in Huocheng County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the […]

    MIL-OSI China: Great Wall museum opens in north China
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News SHIJIAZHUANG, June 15 — The Shanhaiguan Museum of the Great Wall of China on Sunday opened to the public in the city of Qinhuangdao, north China’s Hebei Province. A first-tier national museum, it covers 7 hectares and has a floor area of 30,000 square meters, featuring […]

    MIL-OSI China: 17th Straits Forum kicks off in Xiamen
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News 17th Straits Forum kicks off in Xiamen Updated: June 16, 2025 07:19 Xinhua This panoramic photo taken with a phone shows the venue of the 17th Straits Forum in Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian Province, June 15, 2025. The 17th Straits Forum kicked off in Xiamen on […]

    MIL-OSI China: China activates emergency response to flooding in Zhejiang
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 15 — China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Sunday launched a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in the eastern coastal province of Zhejiang, as the lingering impact of Typhoon Wutip continues to pose risks. The headquarters has maintained a Level-III emergency […]

    MIL-OSI China: China-Africa expo closes with bumper deals signed
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CHANGSHA, June 15 — The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo concluded on Sunday, with bumper deals signed as China and Africa seek to deepen economic cooperation. A total of 176 projects worth 11.39 billion U.S. dollars were signed at the expo, the organizing committee announced. […]

    MIL-OSI China: China sees surge in culture-driven tourism
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 15 — A large-scale VR immersive experience, “The Recluse Dongpo,” premiered at the Hainan Museum in May, attracting eager fans of the iconic Song Dynasty poet Su Shi to embark on a virtual journey through millennia of Chinese history. Wearing VR headsets, participants came […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: Belt and Road Initiative Strengthens Academic, Cultural and Humanitarian Exchanges between China and Kazakhstan – KIMEP University President
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ASTANA, June 15 (Xinhua) — The Belt and Road Initiative has strengthened academic and cultural exchanges between China and Kazakhstan, laying a solid foundation for deeper regional […]

    MIL-OSI China: Fostering closer China-Central Asia cooperation in new era
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18. Since the first China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held in Xi’an in May 2023, relations between China and Central Asian countries have entered a new era, with their […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: PLA patrols South China Sea on heightened alert for destabilizing activities
    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, June 15 (Xinhua) — The People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Zone Combat Command (SZCC) conducted combined patrols of the maritime area and airspace in the South China […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese military conducts sea and air patrols in South China Sea on June 14

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    The Southern Theater Command of Chinese People’s Liberation Army conducted joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on June 14, said Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the STC, on Sunday.
    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, June 15 — The Southern Theater Command (STC) of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on June 14, said Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the STC, on Sunday. The spokesperson […]

    MIL-OSI China: China dominant at World Aquatic Artistic Swimming WC Super Final
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Gold medalists Team China pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony of the team free event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2025-Super Final in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province,June 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi) China showcased commanding form at the World Aquatics Artistic […]

    MIL-OSI China: Xi’s article on guiding economic, social development with medium and long-term planning to be published
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xi’s article on guiding economic, social development with medium and long-term planning to be published BEIJING, June 15 — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on guiding economic and social development with medium and long-term planning […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: In January-May 2025, China’s Foreign Trade with Five Central Asian Countries Reaches New High
    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, June 15 (Xinhua) — China’s foreign trade with five Central Asian countries increased by 10.4 percent year-on-year to 286.42 billion yuan (about 39.91 billion U.S. dollars) […]

    MIL-OSI China: Supercharging station powers green mobility for China’s new wheels
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A foreign visitor (L) learns about a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) charging station during the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province, June 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan) An EV charging station in south China’s […]

    MIL-OSI China: Al Ahly, Inter Miami draw in goalless FIFA Club World Cup opener
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Egypt international forward Trezeguet missed a first-half penalty as Al Ahly drew 0-0 with Inter Miami in the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup here on Saturday. Al Ahly looked more dangerous early at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami but the Cairo-based side was […]

    MIL-OSI China: China falls 3-1 to Netherlands in FIH Women’s Pro League
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Chinese women’s national field hockey team kicked off its Netherlands leg of the 2025 FIH Pro League campaign with a 3-1 loss to powerhouse Netherlands at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, on Saturday. China held strong in the opening quarter, fending off […]

  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
    Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to come, to keep Tāmaki Makaurau safe. Phil Wilson, chief executive of Auckland Council, says he’s extremely pleased the council and police have formalised their working […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Concern over signs Govt will reduce sick leave for workers
    Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to stand up for workers’ rights for once and rule out reducing sick leave entitlements. “This Government for the wealthy keeps finding new ways of eviscerating workers’ rights and tilting power to employers,” says the Green Party spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – Clio: Whose side is ‘History’ on?
    Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Is history binary? A judge of past behaviour with just two available options: thumbs-up, or thumbs-down? If you are not on the ‘right side’ of history, are you therefore on […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Statement from Governor Lombardo Following Completion of Bill Signings
    Source: US State of Nevada Carson City – June 13, 2025 Today marks the conclusion of the 10-day period Governor Lombardo has to veto or sign bills into law following the adjournment of the 83rd (2025) Session of the Nevada Legislature. In total, Governor Lombardo received 605 bills, ultimately signing 518 bills into law and […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK concludes fruitful Canada visit to deepen economic and business ties (with photos)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 3      Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng today (June 14) concluded his visit to Canada, deepening economic and business ties with Canadian investors and enterprises.      During his visit June 8 to 14 to Waterloo, Toronto, and […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025     A delegation of 16 Hong Kong life science and health technology companies will be joining InvestHK and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) to the BIO International Convention 2025, the world’s premier biotechnology event, […]

    MIL-OSI China: China sees surge in culture-driven tourism
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 15 — A large-scale VR immersive experience, “The Recluse Dongpo,” premiered at the Hainan Museum in May, attracting eager fans of the iconic Song Dynasty poet Su Shi to embark on a virtual journey through millennia of Chinese history. Wearing VR headsets, participants came […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Egypt and EIB Global set to deploy EU grant aimed at greening Egyptian economy
    Source: European Investment Bank The European Investment Bank’s development arm (EIB Global) and Egypt have signed an agreement for the use of a €21 million grant to help green the Egyptian economy. The grant, funded by the European Union and managed by EIB Global, is intended to accelerate efforts by the Egyptian private and public sectors […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 Press release Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan Millions will take part in clinical trials under the 10 Year Health Plan which will speed up clinical research. Millions to take part in clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan, transforming patient care […]

    MIL-OSI: Abaxx Confirms Active Trading in Gold Singapore Futures Following Launch
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced active […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Monetary policy affects some parts of the economy differently: RBNZ Analytical Note
    Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 16 June 2025 – Some parts of the economy and prices for some products are more sensitive to a rise in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) than others. Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua research found that sectors that make or trade goods, as well as […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: National Volunteer Week celebrates millions of volunteers
    Source: New Zealand Government National Volunteer Week kicks off today and is the biggest celebration of volunteering in New Zealand, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Louise Upston. “This week is an opportunity to thank the millions of volunteers who make a difference to our communities every day,” Ms Upston says. Over 53% […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Tougher child safety rules to help keep children safer in early education
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority Stronger, mandatory child safety measures have been signed off by every Australian Education Minister to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care services. This forms part of the significant progress that has already been made since the release of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Small businesses are an innovation powerhouse. For many, it’s still too hard to raise the funds they need
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Colette Southam, Associate Professor of Finance, Bond University The federal government wants to boost Australia’s productivity levels – as a matter of national priority. It’s impossible to have that conversation without also talking about innovation. We can be proud of (and perhaps a little surprised by) some […]

    MIL-Evening Report: A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deepika Mathur, Senior Research Fellow, Northern Institute, Charles Darwin University tolobalaguer.com, Shutterstock Australia’s rooftop solar industry has renewed calls for a mandatory recycling scheme to deal with the growing problem of solar panel waste. Only about 10% of panels are currently recycled. The rest are stockpiled, sent […]

    MIL-OSI: Inside information, negative profit warning – Oma Savings Bank Plc lowers its earnings guidance for 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) OMA SAVINGS BANK PLC, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, 15 JUNE 2025 AT 21:55 P.M. EET, INSIDE INFORMATION Inside information, negative profit warning – Oma Savings Bank Plc lowers its earnings guidance for 2025 Oma Savings Bank Plc (OmaSp or Company) lowers its earnings guidance for 2025 as the company’s cost level is expected to […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada on 15 June 2025. Today, Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 15 June 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 15 June 2025 The Prime Minister met the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa this afternoon. The Prime Minister met the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa this afternoon. They began by discussing the grave situation in […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), met in Ottawa to reaffirm the profound friendship and shared values that unite both nations. The Canada-UK partnership, rooted in a common history and enduring people-to-people ties, continues to grow […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: Belt and Road Initiative Strengthens Academic, Cultural and Humanitarian Exchanges between China and Kazakhstan – KIMEP University President
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ASTANA, June 15 (Xinhua) — The Belt and Road Initiative has strengthened academic and cultural exchanges between China and Kazakhstan, laying a solid foundation for deeper regional […]

  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Banking: ‘Coral in Focus’ Premieres at the United Nations Ocean Conference, Spotlighting Innovation and Urgency in Reef Restoration
    Source: Samsung At the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 (UNOC)1 in Nice, held to mark World Oceans Day on June 8, Samsung Electronics hosted a premiere event for “Coral in Focus,” a new documentary that brings the global coral crisis into sharp relief. The event, held at Ocean House, featured a screening of the film […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung and Art Basel Unveil Largest Art Basel Collection to Date on Samsung Art Store
    Source: Samsung ▲ Hedi Mertens’s Gruppo di quadrati sulla base di un quadrato (1966) shown on Neo QLED by Samsung.   Samsung Electronics, the Official Art TV of Art Basel, today announced the launch of the Art Basel in Basel (ABB) Collection, an exclusive curation of digital art available across Samsung TVs with Samsung Art […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: To the staff of JSC Mineralnye Vody International Airport
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. On June 15, the airport celebrates its 100th anniversary. Dear friends! I congratulate you on the anniversary of Mineralnye Vody International Airport – the 100th anniversary of its foundation. Over the course of a […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK concludes fruitful Canada visit to deepen economic and business ties (with photos)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 3      Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng today (June 14) concluded his visit to Canada, deepening economic and business ties with Canadian investors and enterprises.      During his visit June 8 to 14 to Waterloo, Toronto, and […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025     A delegation of 16 Hong Kong life science and health technology companies will be joining InvestHK and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) to the BIO International Convention 2025, the world’s premier biotechnology event, […]

    MIL-OSI China: China-Africa expo closes with bumper deals signed
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CHANGSHA, June 15 — The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo concluded on Sunday, with bumper deals signed as China and Africa seek to deepen economic cooperation. A total of 176 projects worth 11.39 billion U.S. dollars were signed at the expo, the organizing committee announced. […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Egypt and EIB Global set to deploy EU grant aimed at greening Egyptian economy
    Source: European Investment Bank The European Investment Bank’s development arm (EIB Global) and Egypt have signed an agreement for the use of a €21 million grant to help green the Egyptian economy. The grant, funded by the European Union and managed by EIB Global, is intended to accelerate efforts by the Egyptian private and public sectors […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: UK: Amnesty International calls for the release of British father, Ahmed Al-Doush, ahead of appeal hearing on Father’s Day
    Source: Amnesty International – As families across the UK celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, British national Ahmed Al-Doush will have a scheduled appeal hearing to review his ten-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia. Manchester-based Ahmed was sentenced to ten years in prison last month on May 10, 2025. His family and UK legal team […]

    MIL-OSI: Abaxx Confirms Active Trading in Gold Singapore Futures Following Launch
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced active […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Monetary policy affects some parts of the economy differently: RBNZ Analytical Note
    Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 16 June 2025 – Some parts of the economy and prices for some products are more sensitive to a rise in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) than others. Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua research found that sectors that make or trade goods, as well as […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Retirement – New Sorted retirement navigator a one-of-a-kind tool for spending in golden years
    Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission A groundbreaking new Sorted tool has been released to help New Zealanders nearing or already in retirement feel more confident about their financial future and how to plan for it.  Launched by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, the retirement navigator is free to use on sorted.org.nz.  Working out how […]

    MIL-OSI: Share issue to personnel – 14 June 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) The board of directors of IDEX Biometrics ASA has resolved to issue 299,381,600 new shares at NOK 0.01 per share to employees, contractors and directors in the IDEX group (“Personnel Placement”). The purpose of the Personnel Placement is to incentivise the personnel in the implementation of the amended business plan and commercialisation […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Small businesses are an innovation powerhouse. For many, it’s still too hard to raise the funds they need
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Colette Southam, Associate Professor of Finance, Bond University The federal government wants to boost Australia’s productivity levels – as a matter of national priority. It’s impossible to have that conversation without also talking about innovation. We can be proud of (and perhaps a little surprised by) some […]

    MIL-Evening Report: A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deepika Mathur, Senior Research Fellow, Northern Institute, Charles Darwin University tolobalaguer.com, Shutterstock Australia’s rooftop solar industry has renewed calls for a mandatory recycling scheme to deal with the growing problem of solar panel waste. Only about 10% of panels are currently recycled. The rest are stockpiled, sent […]

    MIL-OSI: Inside information, negative profit warning – Oma Savings Bank Plc lowers its earnings guidance for 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) OMA SAVINGS BANK PLC, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, 15 JUNE 2025 AT 21:55 P.M. EET, INSIDE INFORMATION Inside information, negative profit warning – Oma Savings Bank Plc lowers its earnings guidance for 2025 Oma Savings Bank Plc (OmaSp or Company) lowers its earnings guidance for 2025 as the company’s cost level is expected to […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP News: Is XRP Set To Lose Market Share To The Crypto Analysts Are Calling XRP 2.0?
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XRP cannot seem to stay out of the news, but for once, the XRP news may be good. The beleaguered coin needs some good news, and judging by the XRP news headlines, it is. But there may be bigger issues ahead for XRP. A […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Sun Dong begins Dutch visit
    Source: Hong Kong Information Services Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong today met the management of internationally renowned semiconductor company Nexperia as he began his visit to the Netherlands. Apart from learning about Nexperia’s latest development directions and technology as well as its businesses in Hong Kong and globally, Prof Sun also […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Egypt: President El-Sisi Follows Up on Martyrs and Victims Fund Activities and Initiatives
    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Martyrs and Victims Honoring Fund, Major General El-Sayed El-Ghaly, and the Fund’s Executive Director, Major General Ahmed Al-Ashaal. The fund honors the martyrs, as well as victims, missing and […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: SITI commences visit to Netherlands (with photos)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region ​The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, began his visit to the Netherlands today (June 15, Amsterdam time). Professor Sun met with the management of an internationally renowned semiconductor company Nexperia to learn about its latest development directions and technology, as well as its businesses in […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Canadian international relations experts share their views on global politics and Canada’s role
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Anessa L. Kimball, Professor of Political Science; Director, Centre for International Security, ESEI, Université Laval A survey of Canadian international relations professors has found they disagree on how to respond to potential Chinese aggression against Taiwan and which global regions will matter most to Canada in the future. […]

  • Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Israel military announces new wave of airstrikes on Iranian missile sites
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Israeli air force unleashed a new wave of airstrikes in Iran on Sunday night, targeting surface-to-surface missile sites in the west of the country, the Israeli military announced in a statement. Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, capital of Iran, June 15, 2025. Explosions […]

    MIL-OSI USA: NASA, DoD Practice Abort Scenarios Ahead of Artemis II Moon Mission
    Source: NASA NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) teamed up June 11 and 12 to simulate emergency procedures they would use to rescue the Artemis II crew in the event of a launch emergency. The simulations, which took place off the coast of Florida and were supported by launch and flight control teams, are […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: President Trump Celebrates U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday with Iconic Grand Parade
    Source: US Whitehouse Last night, President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady — along with members of his Administration and military leaders — joined veterans, active-duty troops, wounded warriors, Gold Star Families, and patriotic Americans from all over the country in the nation’s capital to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. An […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeremy Pressman, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald Trump, on June 14, 2025. Patt Little/Anadolu via Getty Images At the end of a week when President […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army announces new series of airstrikes on Iranian missile sites
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 15 (Xinhua) — The Israeli Air Force carried out a new round of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday evening, hitting surface-to-surface missile sites in the […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada on 15 June 2025. Today, Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), met in Ottawa to reaffirm the profound friendship and shared values that unite both nations. The Canada-UK partnership, rooted in a common history and enduring people-to-people ties, continues to grow […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Iran Launches New Missile Attack on Israel
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 15 (Xinhua) — Iran launched a new missile attack on Israel on Sunday, triggering air raid sirens across the Jewish state, the Israel Defense Forces […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jeremy Pressman, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald Trump, on June 14, 2025. Patt Little/Anadolu via Getty Images At the end of a week when President Donald […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Canadian international relations experts share their views on global politics and Canada’s role
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Anessa L. Kimball, Professor of Political Science; Director, Centre for International Security, ESEI, Université Laval A survey of Canadian international relations professors has found they disagree on how to respond to potential Chinese aggression against Taiwan and which global regions will matter most to Canada in the future. […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: 6 killed, at least 140 injured in Iranian missile strikes in central Israel – authorities
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 15 (Xinhua) — At least six people were killed and 140 others were wounded in Iranian airstrikes on Israel early Sunday, Israeli authorities said. Air […]

    UK F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A UK Royal Air Force F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after reportedly running low on fuel during a routine mission over the Indian Ocean. According to airport and defence sources, the fifth-generation stealth aircraft was operating from a British […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese military conducts sea and air patrols in South China Sea on June 14

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    The Southern Theater Command of Chinese People’s Liberation Army conducted joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on June 14, said Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the STC, on Sunday.
    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, June 15 — The Southern Theater Command (STC) of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on June 14, said Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the STC, on Sunday. The spokesperson […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Iran Launches New Wave of Attacks on Israel – Official Media
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TEHRAN, June 15 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a “large-scale combined offensive operation” against Israel late on Saturday, using a large number of […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Over 200 SANDF troops return from DRC mission
    Source: South Africa News Agency The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has welcomed the return of 249 South African troops who were deployed to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC). The first group of the South African National […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping’s article on managing socio-economic development based on medium- and long-term planning will be published in Qiushi magazine
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on managing economic and social development based on medium- and long-term planning will […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI China: Xi’s article on guiding economic, social development with medium and long-term planning to be published
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xi’s article on guiding economic, social development with medium and long-term planning to be published BEIJING, June 15 — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on guiding economic and social development with medium and long-term planning […]

    Iranian Missile Strikes Kill 10 in Israel as Israeli Warplanes Hit Tehran Oil Depot
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iran and Israel have entered their deadliest phase of direct conflict yet, with at least 10 people killed in Israeli cities and massive fires reported at an oil depot in Tehran following reciprocal strikes on June 15. This marks the third consecutive day of military exchanges, […]

  • Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-Evening Report: A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deepika Mathur, Senior Research Fellow, Northern Institute, Charles Darwin University tolobalaguer.com, Shutterstock Australia’s rooftop solar industry has renewed calls for a mandatory recycling scheme to deal with the growing problem of solar panel waste. Only about 10% of panels are currently recycled. The rest are stockpiled, sent […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Israel’s attacks on Iran are already hurting global oil prices, and the impact is set to worsen
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joaquin Vespignani, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, University of Tasmania The weekend attacks on Iran’s oil facilities – widely seen as part of escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran – represent a dangerous moment for global energy security. While the physical damage to Iran’s production facilities […]

    Manohar Lal reviews progress of strategic nuclear power project
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday visited the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) to review the progress of the nuclear power project, being implemented by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) under the Department of Atomic Energy. The project involves setting up […]

    MIL-OSI China: Smart factories power China’s green industrial transformation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Inside an intelligent manufacturing base of Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. (COOEC) in Tianjin, the scene is far removed from that of a traditional factory. Three massive automated welding machines silently go about their work, emitting sparks but no smoke, with no workers in sight. Instead, […]

  • Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Israel military announces new wave of airstrikes on Iranian missile sites
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Israeli air force unleashed a new wave of airstrikes in Iran on Sunday night, targeting surface-to-surface missile sites in the west of the country, the Israeli military announced in a statement. Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, capital of Iran, June 15, 2025. Explosions […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
    Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to come, to keep Tāmaki Makaurau safe. Phil Wilson, chief executive of Auckland Council, says he’s extremely pleased the council and police have formalised their working […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Government meeting (2025, No. 20)
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. 1. On the execution of the federal budget for the first quarter of 2025 2. On amendments to the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of December 1, 2004 No. 703 (in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom pre-deploys safety resources ahead of anticipated demonstrations
    Source: US State of California 2 Jun 13, 2025 What you need to know: Governor Newsom ordered the pre-deployment of safety and security resources across California to protect the public’s safety during anticipated demonstrations over the weekend. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he ordered the state to pre-deploy safety and security resources to […]

    MIL-OSI USA: NASA, DoD Practice Abort Scenarios Ahead of Artemis II Moon Mission
    Source: NASA NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) teamed up June 11 and 12 to simulate emergency procedures they would use to rescue the Artemis II crew in the event of a launch emergency. The simulations, which took place off the coast of Florida and were supported by launch and flight control teams, are […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Safer trucks mean safer roads – construction begins for Mackays Crossing Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre
    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway 59 between the Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki interchanges. View larger map Jetesh Bhula, Regional Manager Infrastructure delivery, says it is one of 12 sites being built on high-volume freight routes around the country and will be […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens off the coast of La Jolla
    Source: United States Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/15/2025 07:15 PM EDT   06/15/2025 06:56 PM EDT SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC-618) interdicted 11 aliens found aboard a 20-foot cabin cruiser vessel approximately 22 miles west of La Jolla, Saturday. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested following Hawks v Crows Match at UTAS Stadium
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man arrested following Hawks v Crows Match at UTAS Stadium Saturday, 14 June 2025 – 9:15 am. A 42-year-old man from Launceston was arrested following an incident at UTAS Stadium on Friday night.Shortly after the final siren of the AFL match, the man entered the playing surface, disrupting […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Serious Crash at Pages Road, Moorleah
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Serious Crash at Pages Road, Moorleah Sunday, 15 June 2025 – 4:06 pm. Emergency Services were contacted at 11:37pm on 14 June 2025 regarding a serious traffic crash on Pages Road, Moorleah near the intersection of Cryans Road.The vehicle, a grey 2004 Holden Calais sedan, was travelling east, […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First ever female MI6 chief appointed
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release First ever female MI6 chief appointed The first ever female Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has been announced by the Prime Minister today. The first ever female Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has been announced by the Prime Minister today. Blaise […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Tougher child safety rules to help keep children safer in early education
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority Stronger, mandatory child safety measures have been signed off by every Australian Education Minister to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care services. This forms part of the significant progress that has already been made since the release of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeremy Pressman, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald Trump, on June 14, 2025. Patt Little/Anadolu via Getty Images At the end of a week when President […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Decades on from the Royal Commission, why are Indigenous people still dying in custody?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thalia Anthony, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney Rose Marinelli/Shutterstock Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died. The recent deaths in custody of two Indigenous men in the Northern Territory have provoked […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man in court after Hauraki aggravated robbery
    Source: New Zealand Police A man is appearing in court today after an aggravated robbery at a Hauraki bar on Saturday night. Police were called to the North Shore bar on Lake Road after 7.30pm on 14 June. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, from Waitematā Crime Squad, says a sole offender entered the bar. “He […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army announces new series of airstrikes on Iranian missile sites
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 15 (Xinhua) — The Israeli Air Force carried out a new round of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday evening, hitting surface-to-surface missile sites in the […]

    MIL-OSI: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY and $HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Investigates the Merger: OPOF, PRA, SWTX and FLS
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and are […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada on 15 June 2025. Today, Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) […]

    MIL-OSI: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY and $HARHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues to Investigate the Merger: SVT, SSBK, LNSR, iCAD
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and are […]

    MIL-OSI: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! and $HAREHOLDER ALERT: Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde Investigates the Merger of Atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI)
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire […]

  • Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Edwell, Associate Professor in Ancient History, Macquarie University Protesters across the United States have brandished placards declaring “no kings!” in recent days, keen to send a message one-man rule is not acceptable. The defeat of the forces of King George III in the United States’ revolutionary […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Prime Minister Carney underscored the many areas of close co-operation between Canada and Australia, particularly in trade, defence, and maintaining a free and […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: ‘Coral in Focus’ Premieres at the United Nations Ocean Conference, Spotlighting Innovation and Urgency in Reef Restoration
    Source: Samsung At the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 (UNOC)1 in Nice, held to mark World Oceans Day on June 8, Samsung Electronics hosted a premiere event for “Coral in Focus,” a new documentary that brings the global coral crisis into sharp relief. The event, held at Ocean House, featured a screening of the film […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Statement from Governor Lombardo Following Completion of Bill Signings
    Source: US State of Nevada Carson City – June 13, 2025 Today marks the conclusion of the 10-day period Governor Lombardo has to veto or sign bills into law following the adjournment of the 83rd (2025) Session of the Nevada Legislature. In total, Governor Lombardo received 605 bills, ultimately signing 518 bills into law and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom pre-deploys safety resources ahead of anticipated demonstrations
    Source: US State of California 2 Jun 13, 2025 What you need to know: Governor Newsom ordered the pre-deployment of safety and security resources across California to protect the public’s safety during anticipated demonstrations over the weekend. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he ordered the state to pre-deploy safety and security resources to […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region InvestHK promotes Hong Kong’s biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025     A delegation of 16 Hong Kong life science and health technology companies will be joining InvestHK and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) to the BIO International Convention 2025, the world’s premier biotechnology event, […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: HKPF launches Traffic Fixed Penalty Notices Digitalisation (with photo)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region HKPF launches Traffic Fixed Penalty Notices Digitalisation (with photo)-   All SMS tickets are issued under the SMS sender name “#HKPF-eTT”. Therefore, if the purported SMS ticket was not sent under this sender name, it must be fake;–   All SMS or email tickets do not contain any hyperlinks. Members […]

    MIL-OSI China: China-Africa expo closes with bumper deals signed
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CHANGSHA, June 15 — The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo concluded on Sunday, with bumper deals signed as China and Africa seek to deepen economic cooperation. A total of 176 projects worth 11.39 billion U.S. dollars were signed at the expo, the organizing committee announced. […]

    MIL-OSI China: China sees surge in culture-driven tourism
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 15 — A large-scale VR immersive experience, “The Recluse Dongpo,” premiered at the Hainan Museum in May, attracting eager fans of the iconic Song Dynasty poet Su Shi to embark on a virtual journey through millennia of Chinese history. Wearing VR headsets, participants came […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s Statement on Immigration
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s (FL-27) span>Today, Rep. Maria Salazar made the following comment: “President Trump himself has acknowledged what so many of us already know: long-time workers, many of whom have built their lives in this country, are being taken away. Our construction sites, our hotels, and our […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: UK: Amnesty International calls for the release of British father, Ahmed Al-Doush, ahead of appeal hearing on Father’s Day
    Source: Amnesty International – As families across the UK celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, British national Ahmed Al-Doush will have a scheduled appeal hearing to review his ten-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia. Manchester-based Ahmed was sentenced to ten years in prison last month on May 10, 2025. His family and UK legal team […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
    Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive attack; such a claim would validate Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and the US’s attack on Iraq in 2003.  “The New Zealand Government needs to be […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 Press release Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan Millions will take part in clinical trials under the 10 Year Health Plan which will speed up clinical research. Millions to take part in clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan, transforming patient care […]

    MIL-OSI: Abaxx Confirms Active Trading in Gold Singapore Futures Following Launch
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced active […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Immigration changes a win for productivity and workforce development – EMA
    Source: EMA The expansion of the Work to Residence immigration pathway to include more skilled tradespeople reflects the real needs of businesses, says the EMA. From 18 August, 10 trades occupations, including welders, fitters, metal fabricators, panel beaters and paving plant operators, will be added to the Green List’s Work to Residence pathway. EMA Advocacy and […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Retirement – New Sorted retirement navigator a one-of-a-kind tool for spending in golden years
    Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission A groundbreaking new Sorted tool has been released to help New Zealanders nearing or already in retirement feel more confident about their financial future and how to plan for it.  Launched by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, the retirement navigator is free to use on sorted.org.nz.  Working out how […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer. Prime Minister Carney welcomed Prime Minister Starmer to Ottawa. Building on Prime Minister Carney’s visit to London earlier this year, the leaders emphasized the deep and historic ties between […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First ever female MI6 chief appointed
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release First ever female MI6 chief appointed The first ever female Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has been announced by the Prime Minister today. The first ever female Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has been announced by the Prime Minister today. Blaise […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Tougher child safety rules to help keep children safer in early education
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority Stronger, mandatory child safety measures have been signed off by every Australian Education Minister to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care services. This forms part of the significant progress that has already been made since the release of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) […]

  • Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
    Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to come, to keep Tāmaki Makaurau safe. Phil Wilson, chief executive of Auckland Council, says he’s extremely pleased the council and police have formalised their working […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Government meeting (2025, No. 20)
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. 1. On the execution of the federal budget for the first quarter of 2025 2. On amendments to the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of December 1, 2004 No. 703 (in […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Safer trucks mean safer roads – construction begins for Mackays Crossing Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre
    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway 59 between the Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki interchanges. View larger map Jetesh Bhula, Regional Manager Infrastructure delivery, says it is one of 12 sites being built on high-volume freight routes around the country and will be […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested following Hawks v Crows Match at UTAS Stadium
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man arrested following Hawks v Crows Match at UTAS Stadium Saturday, 14 June 2025 – 9:15 am. A 42-year-old man from Launceston was arrested following an incident at UTAS Stadium on Friday night.Shortly after the final siren of the AFL match, the man entered the playing surface, disrupting […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Serious Crash at Pages Road, Moorleah
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Serious Crash at Pages Road, Moorleah Sunday, 15 June 2025 – 4:06 pm. Emergency Services were contacted at 11:37pm on 14 June 2025 regarding a serious traffic crash on Pages Road, Moorleah near the intersection of Cryans Road.The vehicle, a grey 2004 Holden Calais sedan, was travelling east, […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Tougher child safety rules to help keep children safer in early education
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority Stronger, mandatory child safety measures have been signed off by every Australian Education Minister to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care services. This forms part of the significant progress that has already been made since the release of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeremy Pressman, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald Trump, on June 14, 2025. Patt Little/Anadolu via Getty Images At the end of a week when President […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Decades on from the Royal Commission, why are Indigenous people still dying in custody?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thalia Anthony, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney Rose Marinelli/Shutterstock Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died. The recent deaths in custody of two Indigenous men in the Northern Territory have provoked […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man in court after Hauraki aggravated robbery
    Source: New Zealand Police A man is appearing in court today after an aggravated robbery at a Hauraki bar on Saturday night. Police were called to the North Shore bar on Lake Road after 7.30pm on 14 June. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, from Waitematā Crime Squad, says a sole offender entered the bar. “He […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Meet the FBI’s Newest Class of Crisis Response Canines
    Source: US FBI Taz and Peg are now based in the FBI’s Atlanta and Dallas field offices, respectively. That way, they can quickly deploy nationwide to the scenes of violent crimes, mass violence incidents, courtroom appearances, forensic interviews, and other sensitive scenarios to support victims.   While the dogs recently completed their last round of training, […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Egypt: President El-Sisi Follows Up on Martyrs and Victims Fund Activities and Initiatives
    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Martyrs and Victims Honoring Fund, Major General El-Sayed El-Ghaly, and the Fund’s Executive Director, Major General Ahmed Al-Ashaal. The fund honors the martyrs, as well as victims, missing and […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jeremy Pressman, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald Trump, on June 14, 2025. Patt Little/Anadolu via Getty Images At the end of a week when President Donald […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Pending fighting in a public place and death on arrival case in Cheung Sha Wan reclassified as affray and manslaughter
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Pending fighting in a public place and death on arrival case in Cheung Sha Wan reclassified as affray and manslaughter Police reclassified a pending fighting in a public place and death on arrival case in Cheung Sha Wan yesterday (June 14) as affray and manslaughter.Issued at HKT 22:56 […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: SA completes actions to exit greylist
    Source: South Africa News Agency The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has confirmed that South Africa has substantially completed all 22 recommended action items outlined in the Action Plan adopted when the country was placed on the organisation’s grey list in February 2023. South Africa was placed on the FATF grey list due to deficiencies […]

    MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE NEED TO DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY, UPLIFT AND CHERISH THE CONSTITUTION AND CREATE A BETTER AMERICA”
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) This morning, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weekend to discuss the violent attacks against Minnesota lawmakers and the need for leaders that bring America together rather than tear us apart.   EUGENE DANIELS: House Minority Leader […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Family pays tribute as victim of Hammersmith shooting named
    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police The 30-year-old who was fatally shot in an incident in Claxton Grove, Hammersmith, on Wednesday, 11 June, has been named as Northolt resident Jordan Oliver Rodney. In a statement, Mr Rodney’s family said: “It is with unimaginable heartbreak that we confirm the tragic loss of our beloved Jordan Olivier […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Why we still need a women’s prize for fiction
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Binhammer, Katherine, Professor of Literary History, University of Alberta As we make summer reading lists, some of us will turn to lists of prize winners for recommendations. One influential prize, the Women’s Prize for Fiction, recently celebrated its 30th award winner, The Safekeep by Dutch writer Yael van […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police Commissioner’s directive on training standards welcomed
    Source: New Zealand Government The Police Commissioner’s clear directive that standards must be upheld for training and recruitment at the Police College is necessary and meets the Government’s expectations, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “The Police Commissioner has full operational independence and that is entirely appropriate. However, as with all government departments, the Commissioner takes […]

    Jannik Sinner seeks to put disappointment of French Open defeat behind him
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) World number one Jannik Sinner wants to use the Halle Open as a chance to bounce back from sleepless nights after his agonising loss to rival Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final this month. In a thrilling showdown, Sinner took the first two sets and […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Vehicle issued to Fiji assistant minister involved in fatal accident – driver’s son implicated
    By Anish Chand in Suva The son of a Fiji assistant minister is under investigation for allegedly driving a government vehicle without authority and causing an accident that killed two men. The accident took place along Bau Road, Nausori, last night. The vehicle involved in the accident was the official government vehicle issued for the […]

  • Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Edwell, Associate Professor in Ancient History, Macquarie University Protesters across the United States have brandished placards declaring “no kings!” in recent days, keen to send a message one-man rule is not acceptable. The defeat of the forces of King George III in the United States’ revolutionary […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Prime Minister Carney underscored the many areas of close co-operation between Canada and Australia, particularly in trade, defence, and maintaining a free and […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested following Hawks v Crows Match at UTAS Stadium
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man arrested following Hawks v Crows Match at UTAS Stadium Saturday, 14 June 2025 – 9:15 am. A 42-year-old man from Launceston was arrested following an incident at UTAS Stadium on Friday night.Shortly after the final siren of the AFL match, the man entered the playing surface, disrupting […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Serious Crash at Pages Road, Moorleah
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Serious Crash at Pages Road, Moorleah Sunday, 15 June 2025 – 4:06 pm. Emergency Services were contacted at 11:37pm on 14 June 2025 regarding a serious traffic crash on Pages Road, Moorleah near the intersection of Cryans Road.The vehicle, a grey 2004 Holden Calais sedan, was travelling east, […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Animal Welfare – Three greyhounds dead within three days: SAFE says shut it down
    Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is calling for immediate action following the deaths of three greyhounds in the space of just three days. With the industry now resorting to legal action to delay the Government’s promised ban, SAFE says the Government must step in and finish what they started. On 11 June, Homebush Sydney suffered a […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Tougher child safety rules to help keep children safer in early education
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority Stronger, mandatory child safety measures have been signed off by every Australian Education Minister to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care services. This forms part of the significant progress that has already been made since the release of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) […]

    MIL-Evening Report: A 3-tonne, $1.5 billion satellite to watch Earth’s every move is set to launch this week
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steve Petrie, Earth Observation Researcher, Swinburne University of Technology Artist’s concept of the NISAR satellite in orbit over Earth. NASA/JPL-Caltech In a few days, a new satellite that can detect changes on Earth’s surface down to the centimetre, in almost real time and no matter the time […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Decades on from the Royal Commission, why are Indigenous people still dying in custody?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thalia Anthony, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney Rose Marinelli/Shutterstock Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died. The recent deaths in custody of two Indigenous men in the Northern Territory have provoked […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Need to see a specialist? You might have to choose between high costs and a long wait. Here’s what needs to change
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Breadon, Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute If you have cancer, a disease such as diabetes or dementia, or need to manage other complex health conditions, you often need expert care from a specialist doctor. But as our new Grattan Institute report shows, too […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Small businesses are an innovation powerhouse. For many, it’s still too hard to raise the funds they need
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Colette Southam, Associate Professor of Finance, Bond University The federal government wants to boost Australia’s productivity levels – as a matter of national priority. It’s impossible to have that conversation without also talking about innovation. We can be proud of (and perhaps a little surprised by) some […]

    MIL-Evening Report: A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deepika Mathur, Senior Research Fellow, Northern Institute, Charles Darwin University tolobalaguer.com, Shutterstock Australia’s rooftop solar industry has renewed calls for a mandatory recycling scheme to deal with the growing problem of solar panel waste. Only about 10% of panels are currently recycled. The rest are stockpiled, sent […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: UPDATE – Sunday, June 15, 2025
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 11:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, and the Chief Executive Officer of Cohere, Aidan Gomez. Third Floor FoyerWest BlockParliament Hill Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity 11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa hails Proteas historic ICC test championship victory
    Source: South Africa News Agency Sunday, June 15, 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Proteas on their historic victory in the International Cricket Council’s Test Championship, after five-wicket win over Australia at Lord’s, England, on Saturday. South Africa beat Australia on the fourth day, through a superb team effort at the home of cricket.  […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Why Israel’s shock and awe has proven its power but lost the war
    COMMENTARY: By Antony Loewenstein War is good for business and geopolitical posturing. Before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington in early February for his first visit to the US following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, he issued a bold statement on the strategic position of Israel. “The decisions we made in the war [since […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji
    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) SUVA, Fiji – Pacific Partnership has returned to Fiji to conduct the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster response preparedness mission in the Indo-Pacific region, June 8, 2025. Pacific Partnership fosters collaboration to enhance natural disaster response preparedness and builds lasting relationships between Fiji, the United […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Israel’s attacks on Iran are already hurting global oil prices, and the impact is set to worsen
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joaquin Vespignani, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, University of Tasmania The weekend attacks on Iran’s oil facilities – widely seen as part of escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran – represent a dangerous moment for global energy security. While the physical damage to Iran’s production facilities […]

    MIL-OSI China: Olympic champion Zheng defeated in semifinals at Queen’s club
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen ended her journey at the Queen’s Club Championships as the world No. 5 lost to American Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the women’s singles semifinals here on Saturday. The 22-year-old Zheng was obviously not in her best form as she […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal crash – Katherine region
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the Katherine region yesterday afternoon. Around 3:40pm, police received reports of a single vehicle collision on the Buntine Highway, approximately 45 kilometres south of the Victoria Highway intersection. The 46-year-old male driver and sole vehicle […]

  • New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consultation on 2026 fee regulations is now open
    Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 16 June 2025Last updated 16 June 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on the 2026 fee regulation settings. Consultation closes 7 July 2025.The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on the 2026 fee regulation settings. Consultation closes 7 July 2025. MIL OSI New […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
    Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to come, to keep Tāmaki Makaurau safe. Phil Wilson, chief executive of Auckland Council, says he’s extremely pleased the council and police have formalised their working […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Concern over signs Govt will reduce sick leave for workers
    Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to stand up for workers’ rights for once and rule out reducing sick leave entitlements. “This Government for the wealthy keeps finding new ways of eviscerating workers’ rights and tilting power to employers,” says the Green Party spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety, […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Increases to paid parental leave rates to help families
    Source: New Zealand Government New parents can expect more support to take time away from work to care for their children from 1 July, with an increase to the maximum weekly rate of paid parental leave up from $754.87 to $788.66 per week, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today.“It is important […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Safer trucks mean safer roads – construction begins for Mackays Crossing Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre
    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway 59 between the Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki interchanges. View larger map Jetesh Bhula, Regional Manager Infrastructure delivery, says it is one of 12 sites being built on high-volume freight routes around the country and will be […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and Employment Advisory: Senior medical and dental officers 24-hour strike in Te Tai Tokerau
    Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Senior medical and dental officers who are members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) and are employed in the Te Tai Tokerau district of Health New Zealand will be on strike for 24 hours from 10.00am Wednesday 18 June until 10.00am Thursday 19 June. […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
    Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive attack; such a claim would validate Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and the US’s attack on Iraq in 2003.  “The New Zealand Government needs to be […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: North Canterbury Community Vehicle Trust celebrates new garage
    Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 16 Jun 2025 The trust’s garage has been named after one of its pioneers, Don Fairbrother, who helped set-up the organisation in 1986, alongside Dorothy Mitchell, Mary Sparrow and Wayne Mitchell. All four of “the originals” as they dubbed themselves, were at the opening of the garage in early […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Kaitake cameras reveal impact of sustained predator control
    Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 June 2025 The western-most of three mountain ranges in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Kaitake is the focus for a joint predator control programme involving the Department of Conservation (DOC), Taranaki Maunga Project, iwi and other community collaborators. DOC Biodiversity Ranger Brandon Kingi says a comparison of images captured by the trail […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pharmac funding u-turn for patients
    Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the oestradiol patch funding decision is an example of Pharmac’s new patient-centric approach. From December 2025 Pharmac will fund two brands of oestradiol patches, Estradot and Estradiol TDP Mylan.  “Pharmac received significant feedback at the end of last year about a decision to move to […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pharmac to fund two brands of oestradiol patches from 1 December 2025
    Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund two brands of oestradiol patches – Estradot and Estradiol TDP Mylan – from 1 December 2025. People will be able to use either brand of patch, subject to availability. From this date, the other currently funded brands of oestradiol patches will no longer be funded. “We know how important it […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public art’s star turn in the regeneration of midtown
    Source: Auckland Council Emily Trent is Head of Arts and Culture at Auckland Council so she knows why a city needs art, and how art contributes to the quality of our regenerating midtown. The Auckland Council group is reinventing midtown, ensuring it’s ready to serve the city well ahead of the City Rail Link opening […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Monetary policy affects some parts of the economy differently: RBNZ Analytical Note
    Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 16 June 2025 – Some parts of the economy and prices for some products are more sensitive to a rise in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) than others. Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua research found that sectors that make or trade goods, as well as […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Work of voluntary fishery officers crucial to ensuring plenty of fish for the future
    Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The work of honorary fishery officers (HFOs) is crucial for protecting our shared fisheries resources and this week they’re among the many volunteers being recognised during National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week – Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering NZ HFOs support Fisheries New Zealand fishery officers by carrying out around 40% […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Immigration changes a win for productivity and workforce development – EMA
    Source: EMA The expansion of the Work to Residence immigration pathway to include more skilled tradespeople reflects the real needs of businesses, says the EMA. From 18 August, 10 trades occupations, including welders, fitters, metal fabricators, panel beaters and paving plant operators, will be added to the Green List’s Work to Residence pathway. EMA Advocacy and […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Retirement – New Sorted retirement navigator a one-of-a-kind tool for spending in golden years
    Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission A groundbreaking new Sorted tool has been released to help New Zealanders nearing or already in retirement feel more confident about their financial future and how to plan for it.  Launched by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, the retirement navigator is free to use on sorted.org.nz.  Working out how […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Animal Welfare – Three greyhounds dead within three days: SAFE says shut it down
    Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is calling for immediate action following the deaths of three greyhounds in the space of just three days. With the industry now resorting to legal action to delay the Government’s promised ban, SAFE says the Government must step in and finish what they started. On 11 June, Homebush Sydney suffered a […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Council calls for applications to help transform water quality across Auckland
    Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Regional Waterway Protection Fund (RWPF) and Making Space for Rural Water Fund are now open for applications, offering up to $800,000 in grants to rural landowners committed to improving freshwater quality and restoring biodiversity across the region. Applications are open from 16 June to 27 July 2025. Now in its […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: National Volunteer Week celebrates millions of volunteers
    Source: New Zealand Government National Volunteer Week kicks off today and is the biggest celebration of volunteering in New Zealand, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Louise Upston. “This week is an opportunity to thank the millions of volunteers who make a difference to our communities every day,” Ms Upston says. Over 53% […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local fishers and DOC free entangled whale off Dunedin coast
    Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 June 2025 The juvenile to sub-adult humpback whale, estimated to be around 8–9 metres long, was first sighted around 9am on Sunday (15 June). It was caught in 12 mm braided cray pot line with a single float-gear that does not appear to belong to a local company-and was […]

  • Baltic News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Global: Canadian international relations experts share their views on global politics and Canada’s role
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Anessa L. Kimball, Professor of Political Science; Director, Centre for International Security, ESEI, Université Laval A survey of Canadian international relations professors has found they disagree on how to respond to potential Chinese aggression against Taiwan and which global regions will matter most to Canada in the future. […]

    MIL-OSI: Seventh Presale Phase: Bitcoin Solaris Nears Public Launch with 10,000 TPS and 21M Supply Cap
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), a next-generation blockchain built for speed, accessibility, and long-term sustainability, has officially entered the seventh phase of its token presale, with the public launch now just weeks away. With over $4.5 million already raised and more than 11,500 participants onboard, momentum […]

  • Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
    Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive attack; such a claim would validate Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and the US’s attack on Iraq in 2003.  “The New Zealand Government needs to be […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer. Prime Minister Carney welcomed Prime Minister Starmer to Ottawa. Building on Prime Minister Carney’s visit to London earlier this year, the leaders emphasized the deep and historic ties between […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Russia has handed over another 1,200 bodies of dead servicemen to Ukraine – Russian media
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, June 15 (Xinhua) — Russia on Sunday handed over another 1,200 bodies of fallen servicemen to Ukraine in accordance with the agreements reached by the parties […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada on 15 June 2025. Today, Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 15 June 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 15 June 2025 The Prime Minister met the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa this afternoon. The Prime Minister met the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa this afternoon. They began by discussing the grave situation in […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), met in Ottawa to reaffirm the profound friendship and shared values that unite both nations. The Canada-UK partnership, rooted in a common history and enduring people-to-people ties, continues to grow […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Canadian international relations experts share their views on global politics and Canada’s role
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Anessa L. Kimball, Professor of Political Science; Director, Centre for International Security, ESEI, Université Laval A survey of Canadian international relations professors has found they disagree on how to respond to potential Chinese aggression against Taiwan and which global regions will matter most to Canada in the future. […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Russian President discusses escalating tensions in Middle East during phone call with US President
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, June 15 /Xinhua/ — Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the escalation of tensions in the Middle East during a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: US and Russian Presidents Agree That “War Between Israel and Iran Must End”
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News WASHINGTON, June 14 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on tensions in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The two sides […]

    MIL-OSI China: Trump says he, Putin agree ‘war in Israel-Iran should end’
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday over the tensions in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and both of them agreed that “this war in Israel-Iran should end.” “He feels, as do I, […]

  • Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025

    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025
    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 16, 2025
    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – Clio: Whose side is ‘History’ on?
    Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Is history binary? A judge of past behaviour with just two available options: thumbs-up, or thumbs-down? If you are not on the ‘right side’ of history, are you therefore on […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
    Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive attack; such a claim would validate Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and the US’s attack on Iraq in 2003.  “The New Zealand Government needs to be […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer
    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer. Prime Minister Carney welcomed Prime Minister Starmer to Ottawa. Building on Prime Minister Carney’s visit to London earlier this year, the leaders emphasized the deep and historic ties between […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM call with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: 15 June 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release PM call with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: 15 June 2025 The Prime Minister spoke to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, from Ottawa this afternoon. The Prime Minister spoke […]

    MIL-OSI Global: The politics of blame: Accusing immigrants won’t solve Germany’s antisemitism problem
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Oliver Schmidtke, Professor, Director of the Centre for Global Studies, University of Victoria In response to a report on the virulence of antisemitism in Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently cast the blame on attitudes held by immigrants. Merz stated in a Fox News interview that Germany has “imported […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Habitat loss and over-exploitation are leading to a decline in salmon populations
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kyleisha Foote, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland One-quarter of freshwater animals are now threatened with extinction, and population declines in fresh waters outpace those in marine and terrestrial systems. Reports of salmonid fish decline are stark, with many populations and species listed as threatened […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with President of Cyprus Christodoulides
    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the call focused on regional developments. President El-Sisi emphasized Egypt’s categorical rejection of any expansion of the cycle […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Why Israel’s shock and awe has proven its power but lost the war
    COMMENTARY: By Antony Loewenstein War is good for business and geopolitical posturing. Before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington in early February for his first visit to the US following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, he issued a bold statement on the strategic position of Israel. “The decisions we made in the war [since […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Israel airstrike site of secret meeting of senior Houthi leaders in Yemeni capital – sources
    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 SANAA, June 15 (Xinhua) — Israel carried out an airstrike on Sunday night on a house in the Yemeni capital Sanaa where a source close to the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Israel’s attacks on Iran are already hurting global oil prices, and the impact is set to worsen
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joaquin Vespignani, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, University of Tasmania The weekend attacks on Iran’s oil facilities – widely seen as part of escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran – represent a dangerous moment for global energy security. While the physical damage to Iran’s production facilities […]

    Israel and Iran strike at each other in new wave of attacks
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, stoking fears of a wider conflict after Israel expanded its surprise campaign against its main rival with a strike on the world’s biggest gas field. Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had said […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Caitlin Johnstone: We are, of course, being lied to about Iran
    Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone Iran and Israel are at war, with the US already intimately involved and likely to become more so. Which of course means we’ll be spending the foreseeable future getting bashed in the face with lies from the most powerful people in the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 15, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 15, 2025. NZ’s Islamic Council calls on Luxon to condemn Israel over ‘unprovoked’ military strikesAsia Pacific Report The Islamic Council of New Zealand (ICONZ) has protested over Israel’s “unprovoked military strikes” against Iran, killing at least 80 people — 20 of […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Palestine Forum of New Zealand: Government Must Ensure Safety of Its Citizens in the Global March To Gaza
    Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand reminds the government of its duty to protect all New Zealand citizens, wherever they may be. Among those currently participating in the Global March to Gaza are New Zealand citizens who travelled from across the country, alongside others who joined the mission from […]

    MIL-Evening Report: NZ’s Islamic Council calls on Luxon to condemn Israel over ‘unprovoked’ military strikes
    Asia Pacific Report The Islamic Council of New Zealand (ICONZ) has protested over Israel’s “unprovoked military strikes” against Iran, killing at least 80 people — 20 of them children, and called on the NZ government to publicly condemn Israeli’s actions. An open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, read out to a Palestine rally in […]

    Analysis – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 15, 2025
    Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 15, 2025.