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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection Strengthens Regulation of ‘Slime Toys’ to Ensure Children’s Safety

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    Since March 1, 2024, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has designated boron content in “slime toys” as a mandatory inspection item. Both imported and domestically manufactured slime toys must undergo random sampling inspections according to national standards before being released from the production premises, imported or places on the market. Only products meeting the relevant regulations are allowed to be sold. To further ensure children’s safety, beginning August 1, 2025, the inspection approach for these products will change from Random-selected batch inspection to Batch-by-batch examination, thereby reinforcing control at the source.
    BSMI explains that any products failing quality checks during market sampling will be required to be withdrawn and recalled for correction within a specified period in accordance with Article 59, Paragraph 1 of the Commodity Inspection Act. Any person who releases from production premises, exports, imports, or places on the market any commodity failing to meet inspection requirements shall be fined between NT$200,000 and NT$2,000,000 in accordance with Article 60, Paragraph 1 of the same Act. BSMI will continue to conduct market sampling and inspection programs for these toys. If non-compliance is detected, follow-up investigations will be carried out, including interviews and documentation, followed by enforcement actions in line with the Commodity Inspection Act, safeguarding consumer rights with a double protection mechanism.
    BSMI emphasizes that all toys intended for children under the age of 14 are subject to mandatory inspection as announced. Regardless of whether the toys are imported or domestically produced, they must complete the inspection process and display the commodity inspection mark before being allowed on the domestic market. BSMI also advises consumers to pay attention to the following when purchasing and playing toys:
    1.Purchase toys that label the Commodity Inspection Mark (Picture as attachment file ).
    2.Check whether the toy has detailed labeling in Chinese, and carefully read the information regarding the appropriate age range, precautions, main ingredients or materials, warnings, and instructions for playing.
    3.Choose toys that are appropriate for the child’s age. Do not give toys intended for older children to young children, as this may cause injury.
    4.Stretchable slime toys may contain chemical substances such as borax. Prolonged contact and play can easily cause allergic dermatitis or allergic reactions. Therefore, playing time should be limited, and hands should be washed immediately after playing.

    Responsible Division: Inspection Administration Division
    Contact Person: Cheng, Ching-Hong, Deputy Director
    Tel (O) +886-2343-1700#1211
    Email: ch.cheng@bsmi.gov.tw

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Nationwide injunction upheld for birthright citizenship

    Source: Washington State News

    SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following statement today:

    “The Ninth Circuit affirms our nationwide injunction in birthright citizenship. The court agrees that the president cannot redefine what it means to be American with the stroke of a pen. He cannot strip away the rights, liberties, and protections of children born in our country. This lawsuit was the first case I brought as Attorney General, and I am proud that courts at every level agree with us.”

    A copy of the opinion is available here. Background on the initial complaint is available here.

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    Washington’s Attorney General serves the people and the state of Washington. As the state’s largest law firm, the Attorney General’s Office provides legal representation to every state agency, board, and commission in Washington. Additionally, the Office serves the people directly by enforcing consumer protection, civil rights, and environmental protection laws. The Office also prosecutes elder abuse, Medicaid fraud, and handles sexually violent predator cases in 38 of Washington’s 39 counties. Visit www.atg.wa.gov to learn more.

    Media Contact:

    Email: press@atg.wa.gov

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  • MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: As a Survivor, Pressley Joins Successful Effort to Subpoena Epstein Files

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)

    Congresswoman Addressed the Subpoena Effort in a Media Availability Earlier Today

    Video (YouTube)

    WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Oversight Committee, issued the following statement after she successfully helped pass a motion by Congresswoman Summer Lee and Ranking Member Robert Garcia to force the Committee to subpoena the Epstein files. Congresswoman Pressley is a survivor of sexual assault and has been an outspoken advocate for survivors’ justice and reproductive freedom.

    Rep. Pressley held a media availability prior to the vote to discuss their effort to subpoena the Epstein Files. Full video of that media availability is available here.

    “As a survivor of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse, I know the pain and trauma that survivors carry. The public and those victimized by Epstein and his co-conspirators deserve transparency, accountability, and healing. That’s why today, I joined my colleagues in passing a motion to subpoena the Epstein files. 

    “For too long, powerful abusers and their enablers have operated in the shadows—shielded by institutions more interested in protecting predators than centering survivors. Today, we changed that. This subpoena is a win for every survivor who has been silenced, dismissed, or harmed. And it is a damning rebuke of those—especially House Republicans—who tried to obstruct our motion and instead do the bidding of Donald Trump. 

    “I do not arrive at this issue lightly. As a survivor, I think about my own experience every single day. It is a life sentence, and we cannot lose sight of the people harmed. The American people deserve to know why the Epstein files are still hidden and who is being protected, and the Trump Administration must release them immediately.  

    “I will never stop fighting for the truth, for justice, and for accountability. Survivors deserve nothing less.”

    Throughout her time in Congress, Rep. Pressley has been a champion for justice for survivors of sexual violence and reproductive freedom.

    In July 2024, Rep. Pressley reintroduced the Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination (BE HEARD) in the Workplace Act of 2024. In June 2024, Rep. Pressley renewed her calls for accountability and survivor-focused solutions following the damning reports of a toxic work environment at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).  In June 2024, Rep. Pressley also sent a letter to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) requesting information about the botched closure of FCI Dublin, abuse of women while they were being transferred to other facilities, and BOP’s management of investigations into the staff sexual misconduct and abuse at FCI Dublin and other federal BOP facilities.

    Rep. Pressley is also a lead co-sponsor of H.R. 5388, legislation that would prevent the Secretary of Education from rolling back Title IX protections for survivors, as well as H.Res. 560, a resolution calling for an impeachment inquiry into Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, following reporting on new allegations of sexual misconduct committed by the Associate Justice.

    In April 2019, following the passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019, Rep. Pressley issued a statement honoring her mother, Sandra Pressley, a survivor of domestic violence. Rep. Pressley is also the lead co-sponsor of an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that would establish the first-ever grant program dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, which passed the House of Representatives in March 2021.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour

    Source:

    Australian farmers could benefit from burn trials conducted in paddocks of canola stubble, which indicate current fire behaviour models are overestimating the spread and behaviour of fire in the crop under mild weather conditions.

    The Canola and Alternative Crop Experimental Burn project is a critical component of a national collaborative research initiative involving the Victorian Country Fire Authority (CFA), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), and the South Australian Country Fire Service (SACFS).

    The aim of the collaborative project is to enhance Australia’s current understanding of fire behaviour in non-cereal crop stubbles, particularly canola and legume stubble, to address significant gaps in current fire behaviour models.

    SACFS Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) Manager, Simeon Telfer said this collaborative project demonstrates our proactive approach to refining AFDRS, enhancing the accuracy of our fire simulators, and improving the quality and reliability of public warnings.

    ‘This project is a critical national partnership to address significant gaps in knowledge, as existing models are currently overestimating the fire spread risks in these fuel types under mild weather conditions,’ Mr Telfer said.

    ‘We are listening to communities and firefighters who have told us that canola burns differently; sometimes it will just stop spreading and other times it travels quickly, so we need to test the model.’

    He said a large portion of data still needs to be collected before changes are made but initial indications show changes could be made to refine Fire Danger Rating thresholds for canola.

    ‘One of the main advantages of the AFDRS is its ability to adopt new research as it comes along, once it is peer reviewed, we will be able to adopt this research straight into AFDRS, which will help across the nation,’ he said.

    ‘We know farmers are doing it tough in South Australia as they continue to grapple with drought conditions, so we want to do our part to support them by ensuring our data provides the best available information to protect their crops and properties.’

    A small delegation of fire scientists from SACFS, CFA and CSIRO have conducted stubble burns near Ungarra on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, in conjunction with local landowners and SACFS volunteers.

    CFA Senior Research Officer, Rachel Bessell, said the project helps to foster collaboration and gets more agencies involved in fire research, all while helping the community.

    ‘It’s not very often that volunteers get to stop and watch fire, so it’s a great learning experience for them to be involved in these burns.’

    ‘There’s a lot of complexities with getting these burns up and running, so we’re really appreciative of all the support from the suppression crews and the local community.’

    CSIRO Researcher Richard Hurley said the groundbreaking research will significantly enhance fire behavior predictions in cropping regions.

    ‘Currently throughout Australia, croplands are largely misunderstood and often misclassified as grasslands, which have different fuel characteristics. This highlights the need to better quantify fire propagation in these fuel types,’ Mr Hurley said.

    ‘From a scientific perspective, this type of research has never been done before at this scale. The next step is to conduct burns under much hotter and drier conditions to test fire behavior at the upper end of the fire behavior index.

    The second stage of the project is planned for summer 2025/26, as soon as practicable after harvest is complete. In this stage, fires will be lit under increased temperatures and wind speeds to measure crop stubble fires in more typical wildfire conditions. Safety measures will be increased for the next stage of the project to ensure containment of these hotter and drier stubble fires, including additional SACFS suppression resources, burn buffers surrounding the experimental area and mineral earth breaks.

    Media information
    For media enquiries call the CFS Media Line on 08 8115 3531.

    Submitted by CFA Media

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Swirling nebula of two dying stars revealed in spectacular detail in new Webb telescope image

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Benjamin Pope, Associate Professor, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Macquarie University

    The day before my thesis examination, my friend and radio astronomer Joe Callingham showed me an image we’d been awaiting for five long years – an infrared photo of two dying stars we’d requested from the Very Large Telescope in Chile.

    I gasped – the stars were wreathed in a huge spiral of dust, like a snake eating its own tail.

    The coils of Apep as captured by the European Space Observatory’s Very Large Telescope.
    ESO/Callingham et al., CC BY

    We named it Apep, for the Egyptian serpent god of destruction. Now, our team has finally been lucky to use NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to look at Apep.

    If anything could top the first shock of seeing its beautiful spiral nebula, it’s this breathtaking new image, with the JWST data now analysed in two papers on arXiv.

    Violent star deaths

    Right before they die as supernovae, the universe’s most massive stars violently shed their outer hydrogen layers, leaving their heavy cores exposed.

    These are called Wolf-Rayet stars after their discoverers, who noticed powerful streams of gas blasting out from these objects, much stronger than the stellar wind from our Sun. The Wolf-Rayet stage lasts only millennia – a blink of the eye in cosmic time scales – before they violently explode.

    Unlike our Sun, many stars in the universe exist in pairs known as binaries. This is especially true of the most massive stars, such as Wolf-Rayets.

    When the fierce gales from a Wolf-Rayet star clash with their weaker companion’s wind, they compress each other. In the eye of this storm forms a dense, cool environment in which the carbon-rich winds can condense into dust. The earliest carbon dust in the cosmos – the first of the material making up our own bodies – was made this way.

    The dust from the Wolf-Rayet is blown out in almost a straight line, and the orbital motion of the stars wraps it into a spiral-shaped nebula, appearing exactly like water from a sprinkler when viewed from above.

    We expected Apep to look like one of these elegant pinwheel nebulas, discovered by our colleague and co-author Peter Tuthill. To our surprise, it did not.

    The ‘pinwheel’ nebula of the triple Wolf-Rayet star system WR104.
    Peter Tuthill

    Equal rivals

    The new image was taken using JWST’s infrared camera, like the thermal cameras used by hunters or the military. It represents hot material as blue, and colder material in green through to red.

    It turns out Apep isn’t just one powerful star blasting a weaker companion, but two Wolf-Rayet stars. The rivals have near-equal strength winds, and the dust is spread out in a very wide cone and wrapped into a wind-sock shape.

    When we originally described Apep in 2018, we noted a third, more distant star, speculating whether it was also part of the system or a chance interloper along the line of sight.

    The dust appeared to be moving much slower than the winds, which was hard to explain. We suggested the dust might be carried on a slow, thick wind from the equator of a fast-spinning star, rare today but common in the early universe.

    The new, much more detailed data from JWST reveals three more dust shells zooming farther out, each cooler and fainter than the last and spaced perfectly evenly, against a background of swirling dust.

    The Apep nebula in false colour, displaying infrared data from JWST’s MIRI camera.
    Han et al./White et al./Dholakia; NASA/ESA

    New data, new knowledge

    The JWST data are now published and interpreted in a pair of papers, one led by Caltech astronomer Yinuo Han, and the other by Macquarie University Masters student Ryan White.

    Han’s paper reveals how the nebula’s dust cools, links the background dust to the foreground stars, and suggests the stars are farther away from Earth than we thought. This implies they are extraordinarily bright, but weakens our original claim about the slow winds and rapid rotation.

    In White’s paper, he develops a fast computer model for the shape of the nebula, and uses this to decode the orbit of the inner stars very precisely.

    He also noticed there’s a “bite” taken out out of the dust shells, exactly where the wind of the third star would be chewing into them. This proves the Apep family isn’t just a pair of twins – they have a third sibling.

    An illustration of the cavity carved by the third star companion in the Apep system.
    White et al. (2025)

    Understanding systems like Apep tells us more about star deaths and the origins of carbon dust, but these systems also have a fascinating beauty that emerges from their seemingly simple geometry.

    The violence of stellar death carves puzzles that would make sense to Newton and Archimedes, and it is a scientific joy to solve them and share them.

    Benjamin Pope receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the Big Questions Institute.

    – ref. Swirling nebula of two dying stars revealed in spectacular detail in new Webb telescope image – https://theconversation.com/swirling-nebula-of-two-dying-stars-revealed-in-spectacular-detail-in-new-webb-telescope-image-258314

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Thursday, July 24, 2025

    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

    Note: All times local

    Inuvik, Northwest Territories

    7:55 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a family photo with leaders of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee.

    Note for media:

    • Open coverage

    8:20 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver opening remarks at the meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee with the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed.

    Note for media:

    • Pool photo opportunity

    8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will co-chair the meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee with the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed.

    Closed to media

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Statement from Minister Olszewski regarding wildfires in Saskatchewan

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 23, 2025 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement:

    “The wildfires currently burning across the province of Saskatchewan continue to pose a significant risk to many communities, some of which have been ordered to evacuate.

    Today, in my capacity as Minister of Emergency Management, I approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Government of Saskatchewan. We will be providing Saskatchewan with additional firefighters to mitigate the wildfires, and helicopters to transport critical personnel.

    The Government Operations Centre is working with the Canadian Armed Forces, and other federal and provincial partners, to deploy all necessary resources, and ensure the province of Saskatchewan has the support needed.

    I am truly grateful to the firefighters, first responders, emergency management officials, and local volunteers for their unwavering dedication in helping those affected by the wildfires.

    I remain in close contact with my counterpart in Saskatchewan. During these difficult times, we are here and ready to support.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Hacking the Economic Downturn : Killing It Online in 2025

    Source: Press Release Service

    Headline: Hacking the Economic Downturn : Killing It Online in 2025

    In 2025, New Zealand businesses with strong, search-optimised websites are growing despite economic challenges. Agencies like The Web Guys show that good SEO and user-friendly design are key to online success.

    The post Hacking the Economic Downturn : Killing It Online in 2025 first appeared on PR.co.nz.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Overhauling unsustainable electoral laws

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government is overhauling outdated and unsustainable electoral laws including stopping same-day enrolment, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. 

    “Allowing late enrolments, however well intentioned, has placed too much strain on the system. The final vote count used to take two weeks, last election it took three.  

    “If we leave things as they are, it could well take even longer in future elections. The 20-day timeframe for a final result will likely already be challenging to achieve at the next election without changes. 

    “Therefore, the Government has agreed to close enrolment before advance voting begins. People will need to make sure they enrol or update their enrolment details by midnight on the Sunday, before advance voting opens on Monday morning. 

    “This is a significant, but necessary change. The Electoral Commission will have plenty of time to run an education campaign to ensure people understand the new requirements. For Australia’s federal election earlier this year, the enrolment deadline was 26 days before election day. I have every confidence New Zealand can manage within the 13-day deadline. 

    “We’ve also agreed to a range of other changes, including creating a new offence to strengthen the rules around treating near voting places. There has been some confusion in the past around what is and isn’t treating. This will make the rules crystal clear.

    “The donation threshold for reporting the names of party donors is also being adjusted from $5,000 to $6,000, to account for inflation.”

    Key changes include: 

    • Closing enrolment 13 days before election day to reduce pressure on post-election timeframes.
    • Requiring 12 days of advance voting at each election.
    • Introducing automatic enrolment updates so the Electoral Commission can update people’s enrolment details using data from other government agencies.
    • Enabling greater use of digital communication by removing postal requirements for enrolment.
    • Creating a new offence that prohibits the provision of free food, drink or entertainment within 100 metres of a voting place while voting is taking place. It will be punishable by a fine of up to $10,000.
    • Reinstating a total ban on prisoner voting. 

    The Bill makes a wide range of other changes including:  

    • Enabling special vote processing to begin earlier. 
    • Increasing the Electoral Commission’s board from three to up to seven members.
    • Setting a single deadline for all candidate nominations.
    • Changing party registration requirements and timeframes.
    • Providing flexibility on the contact details that can be included in promoter statements.

    The Government is progressing a separate bill to amend the Constitution Act 1986 to ensure the continuity of executive government in the post-election period. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese team wins RoboCup Humanoid League in AdultSize category

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

    China’s Tsinghua University has placed top of the AdultSize category in the RoboCup Humanoid League soccer world championship, in the first time a Chinese team has claimed the top honor.

    RoboCup was founded in 1997 and ranks among the world’s most prestigious robotics competitions. This year’s event was held in Brazil, attracting over 20 teams from 12 countries, including China, the United States, Germany, the Republic of Korea and France.

    Tsinghua dominated the competition using Chinese-developed Booster T1 robots, achieving decisive victories over multiple opponents, including a team from the University of Texas. In an all-Chinese final, Tsinghua defeated a team from China Agricultural University, marking the first time teams from Chinese institutions secured both gold and silver in the category.

    Competing robots require not only lightweight, agile, impact-resistant hardware, but also sophisticated capabilities like real-time perception, cognitive decision-making, advanced motion control and multi-agent coordination, meaning the league constitutes a comprehensive test of full-stack robotic capabilities, according to a senior manager at Booster Robotics, which developed the T1 robots.

    Industry analysts noted that the outstanding performance of Chinese robots at this international event has reaffirmed China’s growing expertise in robotics R&D and application.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: More classrooms for state-integrated schools

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government is ensuring more parents have choice with their child’s education, delivering a $30 million investment package to deliver roll growth classrooms across the state-integrated school network.

    “State-integrated schools are an important part of our education system. It’s clear they are experiencing similar growth pressures to the state network and need support to meet this demand. We are making sure they have the resources to support and grow alongside their communities,” Education Minister Erica Stanford says.

    The $30 million investment will be phased equally over the next four years and is expected to deliver up to 1,250 new student places for students whose families choose state-integrated schooling. It is more than five times the value of the previous government’s investment

    The classrooms will be delivered through a combination of cost-effective repeatable designs and offsite manufactured buildings, so funding can go further, and more students benefit. Schools will be able to apply in the coming weeks. 

    “This Government is committed to providing parents with choice and high-quality schooling options for their children’s education. With this funding, integrated schools will be able to expand, giving students and teachers the spaces they need to thrive,” Ms Stanford said.”

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with serious family violence offences

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Man charged with serious family violence offences

    Thursday, 24 July 2025 – 10:06 am.

    A 43-year-old Risdon man has been charged with serious family violence offences following an operation led by Tasmania Police’s South East Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).
    The offences include emotional abuse (coercive control), systems abuse, and numerous family violence order breaches.
    As part of the investigative operation, several coordinated searches were conducted at a range of locations on Wednesday, with exhibits seized and the man charged on Wednesday evening.
    Supporting and protecting victims of crime is a priority for Tasmania Police, and this matter remains under active investigation.
    The man is due to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 5 December 2025.
    If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence and is in need of urgent assistance, call police on Triple Zero (000).
    To report a non-urgent incident of family violence – call the Tasmania Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or attend your local police station to make a report. If you have a hearing impairment, call TTY 106.
    For advice, support and counselling relating to family violence (if you do not wish to report the matter to police in the first instance) – call the Family Violence Counselling Support Service on 1800 608 122.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: The wait is over – it’s time to lodge

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is advising it is time to lodge, as most taxpayers with simple affairs will now have their information pre-filled into their accounts.

    Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said that the ATO had completed pre-fill of over 91 million pieces of information available for individual tax returns from employers, banks, government agencies and private health insurers.

    ‘You’ve been patiently waiting, but now you’re good to go! Whether you lodge using a registered tax agent or lodge yourself through myTax, pre-fill information will now be available,’ Mr Thomson said.

    Taxpayers should check the pre-filled data to ensure accuracy, add anything that may be missing and then include any deductions they are entitled to claim.

    ‘Don’t forget that you need to include all sources of income in your tax return. This includes side-hustles, linked income from providing ride sourcing services or selling services via an app.’

    ‘Remember, the ATO has 40 industry and occupation specific guides to assist you in what you can claim and what records are required to prove it,‘ Mr Thomson said.

    To help keep your personal information safe and protected, the ATO’s app now has powerful new safety features designed to give users real-time control over their tax affairs through alerts and instant account locking to help stop fraudsters in their tracks.

    ‘Fraudsters are getting smarter, but so are the protective features in the app. The ATO app will send you real-time messages when changes are made to your ATO record, and you can quickly lock your account to prevent unauthorised access or fraudulent refunds.‘

    ‘These features provide peace of mind knowing your account is protected and you remain in control of your tax affairs anytime, anywhere‘ Mr Thomson said.

    The ATO app and ATO online services through myGov also allow taxpayers to see the progress of their return once they or their registered tax agent have submitted it.

    ‘Most refunds are finalised within two weeks and this process cannot be sped up, even if you call us,’ Mr Thomson said.

    Taxpayers have until 31 October to lodge their tax return or to get on the books of a registered tax agent, which may allow them more time to lodge.

    Notes to journalists

    A high-resolution headshot of ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob ThomsonThis link will download a file is available for download from our media centre.

    ATO stock footage and images are available for use in news bulletins from our media centre.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: North Dakota Angel Match Program Invests $345,000 in Tech and Innovation Startups in Q2

    Source: US State of North Dakota

    The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that two companies have been approved for a total of $345,000 in investments through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc.’s Angel Match Program (AMP) during the second quarter of 2025.

    AMP is designed to support early-stage, high-growth North Dakota businesses by matching private angel investments with direct equity or convertible note funding. The program is managed by the Development Fund but operates separately from its traditional investment offerings.

    “North Dakota is no stranger to innovative entrepreneurs, and we’re continuing to see companies develop technologies that make everyday systems work smarter – whether it’s food supply chains or improving healthcare communication,” said Shayden Akason, Deputy Director of Economic Development and Finance and Head of Investments and Innovation at Commerce. “Our role is to back these innovators and help turn their ideas into real-world impacts right here in North Dakota.”

    Investment highlights include:

    • Verdethos, Inc. – Approved for a $95,000 investment for working capital. Verdethos provides software solutions for supply chain logistics and commodity traceability.
    • Highpass, Inc. – Approved for a $250,000 investment to expand marketing efforts. Highpass is a SaaS platform that streamlines communication in the healthcare industry through intelligent document processing and workflow automation.

    Since launching in 2021, AMP has supported 16 North Dakota startups, helping them access the capital they need to grow and scale.

    The North Dakota Development Fund, established in 1991, provides flexible financing tools to support new and expanding businesses across the state. In addition to AMP, the fund also oversees the Child Care Loan Program, which helps address critical workforce needs by supporting childcare providers.

    For more information about the Angel Match Program or the Development Fund, visit: belegendary.link/North-Dakota-Development-Fund.  

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  • Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: The wait is over – it’s time to lodge
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is advising it is time to lodge, as most taxpayers with simple affairs will now have their information pre-filled into their accounts. Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said that the ATO had completed pre-fill of over 91 million pieces of information available for individual tax […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: More classrooms for state-integrated schools
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more parents have choice with their child’s education, delivering a $30 million investment package to deliver roll growth classrooms across the state-integrated school network. “State-integrated schools are an important part of our education system. It’s clear they are experiencing similar growth pressures to the state network and […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese team wins RoboCup Humanoid League in AdultSize category
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s Tsinghua University has placed top of the AdultSize category in the RoboCup Humanoid League soccer world championship, in the first time a Chinese team has claimed the top honor. RoboCup was founded in 1997 and ranks among the world’s most prestigious robotics competitions. This year’s […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Modernising heart failure treatment in Hawke’s Bay
    Source: New Zealand Government A new digital model of care is transforming how heart failure is managed in Hawke’s Bay, delivering faster treatment, fewer hospital visits, and better outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This Government is focused on practical, patient-centred improvements to healthcare,” Mr Brown says. “Instead of long waits, repeated hospital […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tāwhaki aerospace venture supported to grow
    Source: New Zealand Government Tāwhaki Joint Venture’s crucial role in the Government’s drive to grow our space and advanced aviation sectors has received a $5.85 million boost, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “These are rapidly growing sectors, with space alone growing 53 percent in the five years to 2024, contributing $2.47 billion to the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Property Market – Rental market softens tipping in favour of tenants – Cotality
    Source: Cotality. New Zealand’s rental market has started to swing in favour of tenants, as easing migration and rising supply take the heat out of rents, according to Cotality’s July Housing Chart Pack. (ref. http://www.cotality.com/nz/resources/industry-insights/monthly-housing-chart-pack ) Data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) shows that the national median rent in the three months […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Schatz, Young Introduce Bill to Cut Regulations, Increase Housing Options
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act, legislation that would encourage local communities to cut burdensome regulations, encourage more housing options, and bring a new level of transparency to the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Farming and Finance – Federated Farmers release rural banking report cards
    Source: Federated Farmers A Federated Farmers survey has revealed how the country’s biggest rural lenders are performing in the eyes of farmers – ranking the banks from best to worst. “A farmer’s relationship with their bank is one of the most important relationships within their business, and for many farmers interest payments will be their single-biggest […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weather News – Calm conditions set to turn wet, windy and warm – MetService
    Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 24th – Monday 28th July – Calm conditions set to turn wet, windy and warm: Cold, settled weather holds through Saturday for most Rain and wind move in from the south late Saturday More widespread wet weather expected early next week, with possible heavy falls for the north of both […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Prescribed burning threatens survival of skinks and other wildlife
    Source: 24 July 2025 Prescribed burning is threatening the survival of skinks, ecologists say. As Australia and the world grapple with global warming and increased bushfire risks, University of South Australia ecologists are turning their attention to the impact of prescribed burning on native animals. In a new study published in The International Journal of […]

    MIL-OSI China: Yin headlines star-studded field for 2025 Buick LPGA Shanghai
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Buick LPGA Shanghai will return to the Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club from October 9-12, organizers announced on Wednesday. As the first event of the 2025 LPGA Fall Asia Swing, it will bring together the world’s top female golfers for a thrilling showdown, delivering an […]

    MIL-OSI China: China calls for opposition to unilateral tariffs, defense of multilateral trading system at WTO
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China has called for opposition to unilateral tariff actions and the defense of the multilateral trading system at a two-day meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) General Council, which concluded on Wednesday. In a statement presented at the meeting, the Chinese delegation noted that global […]

    MIL-Evening Report: UN’s highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for emissions
    By Jamie Tahana in The Hague for RNZ Pacific The United Nations’ highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries long frustrated with the pace of global action to address climate change. In a landmark opinion delivered yesterday in […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ARENA backs Calix with $44.9M to fire up green steel future
    Source: Ministers for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Overview Category News Date 24 July 2025 Classification Renewables for industry The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $44.9 million to Calix to build a novel demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology (ZESTY). Powered by renewable electricity and hydrogen, the plant will […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Research – Study of ancient sea creature’s DNA links New Zealand to oceans around the world
    Source: New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited (Earth Sciences New Zealand) A world-first study of marine life, including sea creatures found in New Zealand’s dark, cold, pressurised ocean depths, has revealed that deep-sea life is surprisingly more connected than previously thought. The research, led by Australia’s Museums Victoria Research Institute and just published in […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Removeable battery regulations revoked
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is revoking 2023 regulations requiring all vaping devices to have removeable batteries to resolve a current court challenge brought by Mason Corporation Limited. “Cabinet was advised that taking this step was the best way to resolve the case,” Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says.  “This decision means the proceedings, […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rites of fish passage
    Source: NZ Department of Conservation Corbies Creek, Canterbury, showing the exclusion barrier (left) and a DOC team removing weeds to improve longjaw habitat. Photo: Sjaan Bowie/DOC.  About this time last year, a group of DOC rangers and scientists set out from Twizel for a regular check of a population of threatened fish in nearby Corbies […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Case Introduces Proposal To Expand Indigenous-Based Tourism
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i-First District) has introduced proposed legislation in the U.S. House to authorize federal grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiian organizations for fostering indigenous history and culture-based travel and tourism. […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Transcript – ABC 7.30 with Sarah Ferguson
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority SARAH FERGUSON: I just want to change the tone very slightly here because we are used to politicians appearing to be thick-skinned. The execution of power demands it, and I should say this is not a reflection on Barnaby Joyce. I just wanted to change the tone. Because tonight we’ll […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Open Days an exciting sneak preview into the new Adelaide University experience
    Source: 24 July 2025 The new Adelaide University is set to host its first ever Open Days, offering future students and their families a glimpse into the transformative new institution ahead of its official opening in 2026. About 17,000 attendees are expected to visit city, metropolitan and regional campuses across July and August to discover […]

  • South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese team wins RoboCup Humanoid League in AdultSize category
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s Tsinghua University has placed top of the AdultSize category in the RoboCup Humanoid League soccer world championship, in the first time a Chinese team has claimed the top honor. RoboCup was founded in 1997 and ranks among the world’s most prestigious robotics competitions. This year’s […]

    MIL-OSI China: China calls for opposition to unilateral tariffs, defense of multilateral trading system at WTO
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China has called for opposition to unilateral tariff actions and the defense of the multilateral trading system at a two-day meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) General Council, which concluded on Wednesday. In a statement presented at the meeting, the Chinese delegation noted that global […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Criminal Illegal Alien Accused of Murdering 15-Year-Old and Attempting to Rape Mother
    Source: US Department of Homeland Security This criminal illegally entered the country three times since 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer against Gildardo Amandor-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy and assaulting a minor female with […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Luján Fights for National Lab Science Funding, Presses Trump Administration to Protect America’s Scientific Innovation and Reverse Course on Cuts to Research and Development Programs
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Co-Chair of the Senate National Labs Caucus, called on President Trump to reverse course on proposed reductions in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget to research and development programs within the Department of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: July 23rd, 2025

    N.M. Delegation Announces President’s Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Lincoln County, Maintains Push for Major Disaster Declaration for Chaves, Otero, & Valencia Counties
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following joint statement, welcoming President Donald Trump’s granting of a Major Disaster Declaration for Lincoln […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Graham Statement on Largest Seizure of Fentanyl in South Carolina History
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the U.S. Attorney for South Carolina Bryan Stirling announced what is believed to be the largest seizure of fentanyl in South Carolina history. The drug bust, part of the Department […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: International Court of Justice climate ruling a powerful tool for holding countries to account – Oxfam
    Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce emissions, provide remedy to those facing climate damages, and provide climate finance to developing countries. Oxfam climate change policy lead Nafkote Dabi said: “Oxfam is proud to have supported young climate defenders from the Pacific and elsewhere […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Speech The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza A joint statement by the Permanent Missions to the UN of the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Guyana, Ireland, Mexico, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Norway, […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Florida Man Sentenced for Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the IRS
    Source: United States Attorneys General 1 A Miami man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by concealing millions of dollars in assets and income in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts and claiming to the IRS that those assets were not his and instead belonged to foreign nationals. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Florida Man Sentenced for Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the IRS
    Source: US State Government of Utah A Miami man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by concealing millions of dollars in assets and income in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts and claiming to the IRS that those assets were not his and instead belonged to foreign nationals. […]

    MIL-OSI: Silvaco Announces Date of Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO, “Silvaco”), a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable innovative semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and automation, will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after […]

    MIL-OSI Security: FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS PANAMA CITY FELON OF DRUG TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL FIREARMS CHARGES
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Jarrel Daniel Rivaz, 35, of Panama City, was found guilty by a federal jury of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and marijuana, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: United Nations Board of Auditors Holds Seventy-Ninth Regular Session, 22-23 July at UN Headquarters, New York
    Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council The General Assembly established the United Nations Board of Auditors in 1946 as an important mechanism to promote accountability and transparency in the United Nations.  The Board audits the accounts of the United Nations Organization and its funds and programmes and reports its findings and recommendations to […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: CNRC Launches “Top Doc” in Fort Lauderdale
    Source: United States Navy FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Navy Recruiting Command launched its national initiative pilot program, “Top Doc,” showcasing Medical Corps capabilities and career paths at Nova Southeastern University’s Fort Lauderdale campus on Saturday, July 12. “Top Doc,” is designed to draw in a wide variety of people in various stages of their medical […]

    MIL-Evening Report: How the UK’s immigration system splits families apart – by design
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nando Sigona, Professor of International Migration and Forced Displacement and Director of the Institute for Research into International Migration and Superdiversity, University of Birmingham arda savasciogullari/Shutterstock The letter that arrived for eleven-year-old Guilherme in June 2025 was addressed personally to him. The UK Home Office was informing […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Haiti: Violence and displacement driving humanitarian crisis as funding needs go unmet
    Source: United Nations 2 Nearly 1.3 million people in the Caribbean country have fled their homes, with an additional 15,000 uprooted ast week after armed attacks in the communes of Dessalines and Verrettes in the Artibonite department. Further, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners have screened more than 217,000 children for acute malnutrition […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: Facilitator cites “strong engagement” in initial WTO reform consultations
    Source: WTO Headline: Facilitator cites “strong engagement” in initial WTO reform consultations Ambassador Ølberg, who was appointed by General Council Chair Ambassador Saqer Abdullah Almoqbel (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) in early June to serve as facilitator for the reform discussions, noted that he has conducted two rounds of consultation involving nearly 100 members, with the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Lower Costs for First-Time Homebuyers
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to lower costs for first-time homebuyers. The current housing affordability crisis has hit Nevada particularly hard—Las Vegas home prices are at an all-time high. The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act will […]

    MIL-OSI USA: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico
    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency Headline: President Donald J Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico President Donald J Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Man Wanted for Assaulting a Federal Officer and Destruction of Federal Property Arrested at Southern Border, Returned to Los Angeles
    Source: US FBI A man who hurled concrete blocks at law enforcement officers conducting immigration enforcement was taken into custody at the U.S.-Mexican border this morning following his surrender negotiated by FBI agents, who had been seeking his whereabouts since he fled to Mexico in June.  Elpidio Reyna, 39, of Compton, was wanted for the […]

  • India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland New analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economy NEW figures show trade deal with India will deliver £50 million for Northern […]

    4th Test: Sudharsan’s 61 takes India to 264/4 against England, Pant suffers foot
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Bad light forced an early end to Day One of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Old Trafford, with India reaching 264/4 in 83 overs, largely due to B Sai Sudharsan’s impressive 61 – his first Test fifty.  Brought back into the playing […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic trade deal with India signed
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Prime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic trade deal with India signed Today, the Prime Minister will welcome nearly £6 billion in new investment and export wins. Thousands of jobs created for Brits through new […]

    India’s media sector booms with regional growth and digital expansion: govt
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s media and broadcasting sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by steady growth in traditional platforms and rapid advancement in the digital space. In a statement presented in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan highlighted key developments […]

    MIL-OSI: David M. Findlay Named to Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 List for Fourth Consecutive Year
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WARSAW, Ind., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lake City Bank is proud to announce that David M. Findlay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list for the fourth consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across […]

    India achieves 20% ethanol blending in petrol, five years ahead of schedule
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has successfully achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original target set for 2030, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday. Highlighting the country’s clean energy progress, the minister noted that ethanol blending in petrol […]

    Indian medical team arrives in Dhaka to treat plane crash victims: MEA
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A team of Indian medical specialists arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday night to assist in the treatment of victims injured in the July 21 fighter jet crash in Bangladesh’s capital. According to Randhir Jaiswal, the Official Spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the team includes […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Pakistani PM expresses readiness for dialogue with India
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ISLAMABAD, July 23 (Xinhua) — Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s readiness for a […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China ready to facilitate travel between China and India — Chinese Foreign Ministry
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — China will maintain communication and hold consultations with India to further facilitate […]

    MIL-OSI USA: July 23rd, 2025

    Heinrich Releases Statement on Trump Administration Preventing Gallup Indian Medical Center from Providing Health Care to Vulnerable New Mexicans
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Reports illustrate how Trump’s Executive Order to “promote efficiency” in federal government forced Gallup Indian Medical Center to halt medical services and lose staff WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in response to new reporting that details how […]

    MIL-OSI: October Three Expands Operations with New Office in Indianapolis
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CHICAGO, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — October Three, an industry-leading actuarial, defined benefit strategy, and administration consulting firm, announced today the Company’s expansion with a new office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Located on the 24th floor of the OneAmerica Tower, the Indianapolis team will be focused on serving over 200 retirement plans. […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Indiana Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Exploiting Texas Minor Through Gaming App
    Source: US FBI BEAUMONT, Texas – A Putnam County, Indiana man has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison for production of child pornography in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Tristan Kalobbe Martin, 29, pleaded guilty to production of child pornography and was sentenced to 293 […]

    Indian stock market surges amid value buying, Sensex jumps 540 points
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian stock market settled in positive territory on Wednesday following buying in banking, financial services, automobiles and healthcare sectors amid positive global cues surrounding the US-Japan trade pact. Sensex closed at 82,726.64, up 539.83 or 0.66 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a decent […]

    ADB projects India’s GDP to grow at 6.5% in 2025, 6.7% in 2026 amid strong domestic demandion
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday projected that India’s GDP will grow at 6.5% in 2025 and a robust 6.7% in 2026, driven by strong domestic demand, a normal monsoon, and monetary easing. Inflation in India is expected to stay well within the Reserve Bank […]

    India has 8.52 million tonnes reserves of rare earth elements: Jitendra Singh
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has approximately 7.23 million tonnes of rare earth elements oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 MT monazite (a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths) occurring in the coastal beach, teri and red sand and inland alluvium in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West […]

    India to be third-largest economy by 2028: Morgan Stanley
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India is expected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028 and more than double its GDP to $10.6 trillion by 2035, according to a Morgan Stanley report released on Wednesday. The report estimates that three to five Indian states — including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, […]

    Mother-to-child HIV transmission declined in India by 84% from 2010-2024: Anupriya Patel
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The number of vertical (mother-to-child) transmission of HIV has declined by around 84 per cent, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel in the Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon Session. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Patel shared several […]

    India extends medical support to burn victims in Bangladesh air crash
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has dispatched a team of burn-specialist doctors and nurses to Dhaka to treat those injured in the military jet crash in Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The medical team will assess the condition of the injured and provide critical care […]

    ENG vs IND, 4th Test: India look to level series amid injury crisis as Old Trafford Test beckons
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India will step onto the field at Old Trafford on Wednesday with the odds stacked heavily against them — trailing 2–1 in the series, grappling with a spate of injuries, and confronting a venue where victory has eluded them in the past. After a narrow 22-run […]

    India extends airspace ban on Pakistani aircraft till Aug 23 amid security concerns
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Tuesday extended its ban on Pakistani aircraft entering Indian airspace till August 23, amid continued tensions between the two neighbours. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said in a post on X, “Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting Pakistani aircraft from entering […]

  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese team wins RoboCup Humanoid League in AdultSize category
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s Tsinghua University has placed top of the AdultSize category in the RoboCup Humanoid League soccer world championship, in the first time a Chinese team has claimed the top honor. RoboCup was founded in 1997 and ranks among the world’s most prestigious robotics competitions. This year’s […]

    MIL-OSI China: Over 145,000 displaced as sporadic violence persists in Syria’s Sweida: UN
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Sporadic clashes, drone strikes, and ground fighting continued in southern Syria’s Sweida province and surrounding areas despite a declared truce, with the number of displaced reaching over 145,000, the United Nations said Wednesday. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the […]

    MIL-OSI China: Yin headlines star-studded field for 2025 Buick LPGA Shanghai
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Buick LPGA Shanghai will return to the Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club from October 9-12, organizers announced on Wednesday. As the first event of the 2025 LPGA Fall Asia Swing, it will bring together the world’s top female golfers for a thrilling showdown, delivering an […]

    MIL-OSI China: China calls for opposition to unilateral tariffs, defense of multilateral trading system at WTO
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China has called for opposition to unilateral tariff actions and the defense of the multilateral trading system at a two-day meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) General Council, which concluded on Wednesday. In a statement presented at the meeting, the Chinese delegation noted that global […]

    MIL-OSI China: Iran agrees to IAEA visit in coming weeks
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran has agreed to receive a technical team of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which will visit Iran in two to three weeks. The visit from the IAEA technical delegation to […]

    MIL-OSI China: 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine talks agrees on prisoner exchange, differs on ceasefire
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russian and Ukrainian delegations held a third round of peace talks on Wednesday evening at the Ciragan Palace, during which the two sides agreed on another prisoner exchange but clashed on ceasefire terms and a potential presidential meeting. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and Secretary of […]

    MIL-OSI China: Investing in China for win-win future becomes prevailing consensus among global investors: spokesperson
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Investing in China for win-win future becomes prevailing consensus among global investors: spokesperson BEIJING, July 23 — Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday said investing in China for a win-win future has become a prevailing consensus among global investors. He added that China welcomes […]

    MIL-OSI China: Inter-Civilizational Dialogue Among SCO Countries 2025 held in Tianjin
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Inter-Civilizational Dialogue Among SCO Countries 2025 held in Tianjin Updated: July 24, 2025 07:07 Xinhua This photo taken on July 23, 2025 shows a scene during the Inter-Civilizational Dialogue Among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries 2025 in north China’s Tianjin. The event attracted some 300 participants […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Pushes to Safeguard American Innovation From China
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – After releasing a bombshell report detailing how critical technology is vulnerable to espionage by the Chinese Communist Party, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) detailed why Congress must pass her INNOVATE Act to protect and advance American innovation. Ernst […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China is ready to stand up for justice and bring positive, stabilizing and constructive forces to world affairs together with its BRICS partners – Chinese Ambassador to Russia
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, July 23 /Xinhua/ — China is ready to uphold justice and bring positive, stabilizing and constructive […]

    MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Open Interest on BloombergTV to Discuss Japan Trade Deal, China Negotiations, Appropriations
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Open Interest on BloombergTVto discuss President Donald Trump’s new trade agreement with Japan, implications for China, and the Senate’s progress on appropriations and crypto […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China has always firmly supported UNESCO’s activities – Chinese Foreign Ministry
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — China has always firmly supported the work of the United Nations Educational, […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Sri Lanka to be Special Partner of 22nd China-ASEAN EXPO
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NANNING, July 23 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka will be a special guest country partner of the 22nd […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: 6 people drowned in incident at mining and processing plant in northern China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HOHHOT, July 23 (Xinhua) — Six students drowned on Wednesday after falling into a flotation tank during […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Investing in China for a Win-Win Future Has Become a Broad Consensus Among Global Investors: China Foreign Ministry
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — Investing in China for the future with mutual benefits has become a […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China Continues to Strengthen Trade Secret Protection from Criminal Offenses
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — Over the past five years, China has comprehensively strengthened criminal protection for […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: To the opening of the 15th China-Russia Culture and Art Fair
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — The 15th China-Russia Culture and Art Fair will be held from July […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China continuously expands import of high-quality agricultural products from other SCO member states
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, July 23 (Xinhua) — China imported agricultural products worth a total of 13.66 billion U.S. dollars […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China ready to facilitate travel between China and India — Chinese Foreign Ministry
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — China will maintain communication and hold consultations with India to further facilitate […]

    MIL-OSI Video: EU-China Summit
    Source: European Commission (video statements) On 24 July 2025, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa, hold a press conference from the EU-China Summit in Beijing, China. Follow live events and access media content here: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ Stay updated — follow us on X: https://x.com/EC_AVService Follow […]

  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tāwhaki aerospace venture supported to grow
    Source: New Zealand Government Tāwhaki Joint Venture’s crucial role in the Government’s drive to grow our space and advanced aviation sectors has received a $5.85 million boost, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “These are rapidly growing sectors, with space alone growing 53 percent in the five years to 2024, contributing $2.47 billion to the […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Minister Dillon Launches Workplace Relations Commission Strategy Statement 2025-2027
    Source: Government of Ireland – Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation 23rd July 2025 The Minister of State for Small Business, Retail and Employment, Alan Dillon, today launched the fourth Strategy Statement of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ‘A Decade of Impact, A Future of Fair Work and Equality’. Over the previous Strategy Statement period (2022-2024), while […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland New analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economy NEW figures show trade deal with India will deliver £50 million for Northern […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release £30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade. coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £30 million to […]

    MIL-OSI: Northfield Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NOTABLE ITEMS FOR THE QUARTER INCLUDE: DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE WERE $0.24 FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO $0.19 FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, AND $0.14 FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024. NET INTEREST MARGIN INCREASED BY 19 BASIS POINTS TO 2.57% FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO 2.38% FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Senator Peters Advocates for Policies to Support Truck Drivers, Safer Roads in Michigan
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – During a hearing in the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) advocated for Michigan’s truck drivers, which make up roughly 1 in 15 jobs throughout the state, according to the Michigan Trucking […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Bacon and Nadler Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Organ Donors
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska) Bacon and Nadler Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Organ Donors Washington – Today, Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) reintroduced the Living Donor Protection Act bill package to protect the rights of living organ donors. The Living Donor Protection Act is introduced as a two-bill package in the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Pushes to Safeguard American Innovation From China
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – After releasing a bombshell report detailing how critical technology is vulnerable to espionage by the Chinese Communist Party, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) detailed why Congress must pass her INNOVATE Act to protect and advance American innovation. Ernst […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Chairs CECC Hearing on Chinese Transnational Repression & Political Warfare
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.23.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), the new chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), today chaired a hearing on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) disturbing campaign of transnational political warfare and repression against the people and leaders of Taiwan, and partners […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Case Introduces Proposal To Expand Indigenous-Based Tourism
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i-First District) has introduced proposed legislation in the U.S. House to authorize federal grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiian organizations for fostering indigenous history and culture-based travel and tourism. […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: On the dynamics of industrial production. June 2025
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. On the dynamics of industrial production. June 2025 23 July 2025 20:01 Date of publication: July 23, 2025 Link: https://economy.gov.ru/material/directions/makroec/ekonomicheskie_obzory/o_dinamike_promyshlennogo_proizvodstva_iyun_2025_goda.html Font type: Sans Serif Serif Letter spacing: Standard […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Vitaly Savelyev discussed the socio-economic development of the region with the head of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Working meeting of Vitaly Savelyev with the head of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov July 23, 2025 Working meeting of Vitaly Savelyev with the head of the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: About the current price situation. July 23, 2025
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. About the current price situation. July 23, 2025 23 July 2025 19:01 Date of publication: July 23, 2025 Link: https://economy.gov.ru/material/directions/makroec/ekonomicheskie_obzory/o_tekushchey_cenovoy_situacii_23_iyulya_2025_goda.html Font type: Sans Serif Serif Letter spacing: Standard […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Ministry of Economic Development: The Strategy for the Development of the Creative Economy will take into account business developments
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia continues to work on implementing the decisions taken at the strategic session on the development of the creative economy in the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: US Department of Labor applauds President Trump’s ‘AI Action Plan’ to achieve global dominance in artificial intelligence
    Source: US Department of Labor WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling today praised the release of President Trump’s artificial intelligence policy strategy, “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan.”Developed in response to the President’s January Executive Order “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,” the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Deadline Approaches to Register for 2025 Governor’s Summit
    Source: US State of Nebraska . Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov by Thursday, July 31st. “Our state’s incredible economy is driven by two main engines—agriculture and manufacturing,” said Gov. Pillen. “In Nebraska, we grow things and make things that are in demand worldwide, and we do it better than any place else in the world. At this summer’s […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic trade deal with India signed
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Prime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic trade deal with India signed Today, the Prime Minister will welcome nearly £6 billion in new investment and export wins. Thousands of jobs created for Brits through new […]

    MIL-OSI USA: The One Big Beautiful Bill Drives Business Growth
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act drives economic growth by making key business provisions permanent, giving businesses the certainty they need to invest, hire and grow. “Permanent tax policy provides businesses with the certainty they need to invest, save and plan for the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Smith Op-Ed: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Trump’s Trade Policy Will Do What ‘Bidenomics’ Never Could
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — Today, Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner highlighting how the One Big Beautiful Bill and President Trump’s trade policy will do what ‘Bidenomics’ NEVER could. “Democrats in Washington like to push a narrative that you cannot […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Georgia Shows Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty – IMF
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TBILISI, July 23 (Xinhua) — Georgia continues to demonstrate high resilience amid heightened domestic and geopolitical uncertainty, […]

  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: North Dakota Angel Match Program Invests $345,000 in Tech and Innovation Startups in Q2
    Source: US State of North Dakota The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that two companies have been approved for a total of $345,000 in investments through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc.’s Angel Match Program (AMP) during the second quarter of 2025. AMP is designed to support early-stage, high-growth North Dakota businesses by […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tāwhaki aerospace venture supported to grow
    Source: New Zealand Government Tāwhaki Joint Venture’s crucial role in the Government’s drive to grow our space and advanced aviation sectors has received a $5.85 million boost, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “These are rapidly growing sectors, with space alone growing 53 percent in the five years to 2024, contributing $2.47 billion to the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Property Market – Rental market softens tipping in favour of tenants – Cotality
    Source: Cotality. New Zealand’s rental market has started to swing in favour of tenants, as easing migration and rising supply take the heat out of rents, according to Cotality’s July Housing Chart Pack. (ref. http://www.cotality.com/nz/resources/industry-insights/monthly-housing-chart-pack ) Data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) shows that the national median rent in the three months […]

    MIL-OSI China: Investing in China for win-win future becomes prevailing consensus among global investors: spokesperson
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Investing in China for win-win future becomes prevailing consensus among global investors: spokesperson BEIJING, July 23 — Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday said investing in China for a win-win future has become a prevailing consensus among global investors. He added that China welcomes […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Minister Dillon Launches Workplace Relations Commission Strategy Statement 2025-2027
    Source: Government of Ireland – Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation 23rd July 2025 The Minister of State for Small Business, Retail and Employment, Alan Dillon, today launched the fourth Strategy Statement of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ‘A Decade of Impact, A Future of Fair Work and Equality’. Over the previous Strategy Statement period (2022-2024), while […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland New analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economy NEW figures show trade deal with India will deliver £50 million for Northern […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release £30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade. coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £30 million to […]

    MIL-OSI: Northfield Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NOTABLE ITEMS FOR THE QUARTER INCLUDE: DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE WERE $0.24 FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO $0.19 FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, AND $0.14 FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024. NET INTEREST MARGIN INCREASED BY 19 BASIS POINTS TO 2.57% FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO 2.38% FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Promoting The Export of the American AI Technology Stack
    Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.  Artificial intelligence (AI) is a foundational technology that will define the future of economic growth, national […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
    Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section  1.  Policy and Purpose.  My Administration has inaugurated a golden age for American manufacturing and technological dominance.  We will pursue bold, large-scale industrial plans to vault the […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Accelerates Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
    Source: US Whitehouse ACCELERATING DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to facilitate the rapid and efficient buildout of data center infrastructure. The Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to launch an initiative to provide financial support, such as loans, grants, and tax incentives, for Qualifying Projects. These Qualifying […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Promotes the Export of American AI Technologies
    Source: US Whitehouse PROMOTING THE EXPORT OF AMERICAN AI: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to support the American AI industry by promoting the export of full-stack American AI technology packages to allies and partners worldwide. The Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and implement the American AI Exports Program […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Senator Peters Advocates for Policies to Support Truck Drivers, Safer Roads in Michigan
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – During a hearing in the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) advocated for Michigan’s truck drivers, which make up roughly 1 in 15 jobs throughout the state, according to the Michigan Trucking […]

    MIL-OSI: Subsea7 and Saipem announce signing of the Merger Agreement
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW  Transaction structure and terms confirmed in line with Memorandum of Understanding Creating a global leader in energy services Milan, Luxembourg, 24 July 2025 – Saipem and Subsea7 announce […]

    MIL-OSI: Five Star Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (“Five Star” or the “Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $14.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to $13.1 […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Ministry of Economic Development: The Strategy for the Development of the Creative Economy will take into account business developments
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia continues to work on implementing the decisions taken at the strategic session on the development of the creative economy in the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Maxim Reshetnikov: Investments in SEZ reached 2.7 trillion rubles over 20 years
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. On Wednesday, July 23, the Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Maxim Reshetnikov, presented the main results of the work of special economic zones (SEZ) over […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Luján Fights for National Lab Science Funding, Presses Trump Administration to Protect America’s Scientific Innovation and Reverse Course on Cuts to Research and Development Programs
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Co-Chair of the Senate National Labs Caucus, called on President Trump to reverse course on proposed reductions in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget to research and development programs within the Department of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Scott Applauds $25 Million Grant for Dorchester County Corridor
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant that he advocated for review and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved. This nearly $25 million grant for U.S. Highway 78 Phase […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senators Scott, Crapo, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Improve IRS Accountability
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and their Republican colleagues, reintroduced the IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act to modify rules for imposing tax penalties on Americans. This bill would require a supervisor or higher-level official to approve or […]

  • Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine talks agrees on prisoner exchange, differs on ceasefire
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russian and Ukrainian delegations held a third round of peace talks on Wednesday evening at the Ciragan Palace, during which the two sides agreed on another prisoner exchange but clashed on ceasefire terms and a potential presidential meeting. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and Secretary of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Renewing Push to Protect Access to Reproductive Care for Low-Income Americans, Servicemembers and Millions More
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 23, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D–IL) and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07) led their fellow Senate and House Democratic colleagues in reintroducing legislation to protect Americans’ right to access reproductive health care, regardless of income, insurance or zip code. […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
    Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section  1.  Policy and Purpose.  My Administration has inaugurated a golden age for American manufacturing and technological dominance.  We will pursue bold, large-scale industrial plans to vault the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Chairs CECC Hearing on Chinese Transnational Repression & Political Warfare
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.23.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), the new chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), today chaired a hearing on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) disturbing campaign of transnational political warfare and repression against the people and leaders of Taiwan, and partners […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and Ukraine held the 3rd round of peace talks in Istanbul
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ISTANBUL, July 23 (Xinhua) — Russian and Ukrainian delegations held the third round of peace talks at […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Crapo, Blumenthal, Warren File Major Richard Star Act as Amendment to Must-Pass Defense Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) announced they are filing the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment to the annual must-pass defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Currently, only veterans with disability ratings above […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Wicker: The Pentagon needs major reform. Now is our chance
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker Fox News Opinion Read the full opinion editorial below. Last year, I released two plans for reforming the military. The first, 21st Century Peace through Strength, focused on the need for additional defense funding to produce what the U.S. military needs to keep the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand downgrades diplomatic ties with Cambodia after border mine incident, Phnom Penh denies allegations
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, July 23 (Xinhua) — Thailand downgraded its diplomatic ties with Cambodia on Wednesday after a […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Holloman AFB medics enhance fitness and expeditionary capabilities in Medic-X exercise
    Source: United States Airforce HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) —  The medics of the 49th Medical Group added a new layer of depth to their monthly training day by incorporating field tactics and wartime medical practice in a Medic-X exercise on July 16, 2025. The training consisted of 16 stations and substations that ranged from spinal […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: CNRC Launches “Top Doc” in Fort Lauderdale
    Source: United States Navy FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Navy Recruiting Command launched its national initiative pilot program, “Top Doc,” showcasing Medical Corps capabilities and career paths at Nova Southeastern University’s Fort Lauderdale campus on Saturday, July 12. “Top Doc,” is designed to draw in a wide variety of people in various stages of their medical […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Next-gen TOC-L systems announced to boost agile C2 capabilities
    Source: United States Airforce The DAF has announced the upgrade of the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability with its Major Release 2 prototype, designed to advance contributions to Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control. ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —   The Department of the Air Force recently announced the upgrade of the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability with […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S.-Philippine Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Thunder 25-2
    Source: United States Airforce PACAF participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a unique platform that integrates U.S. and Philippine Air Forces and enhances interoperability through bilateral fighter training, subject matter expert exchanges and key leadership engagements. CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines (AFNS) —   U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Philippine Air Force members participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Italian and U.S. Combined Naval Force Integrates in Mediterranean Sea
    Source: United States Navy ADRIATIC SEA – The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), all assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), integrated their force with Italian Navy frigate ITS Spartaco Schergat (F598) beginning July […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby Observes Atlantic Alliance 2025 Amphibious Operations with U.S. and Allied Forces
    Source: United States Navy Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby joined U.S., Dutch and British forces on June 30 to observe an amphibious assault during Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25), the premier East Coast naval integration exercise focused on improving joint readiness and interoperability. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI Europe: Ukrainian school in southwestern city of Chernivtsi reopens after major EU funded renovation
    Source: European Investment Bank EIB School in Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi in southwestern Ukraine reopens after €930,000 renovation funded by EIB Upgrades to Gymnasium No. 20 improve conditions for more than 400 students and teachers Project covered by EIB’s €200 million Ukraine Early Recovery Programme A school in the southwestern Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi reopened […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Briefing – The new European internal security strategy: ProtectEU – 18-07-2025
    Source: European Parliament On 1 April 2025, the Commission presented the new European internal security strategy, ProtectEU. The strategy is based on experience with previous internal security strategies, research conducted by EU institutions and agencies, including Europol’s SOCTA report, and consultation with all the major stakeholders, including the public. It is part of a wider […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: International Observer Program showcases interoperability, readiness for US partners, allies
    Source: United States Spaceforce The Pacific Air Forces’ International Affairs Division organized an International Observer Program (IOP) event during the exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, a four-day tour to provide insight into the exercise, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 14-17, 2025. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI USA: King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on U.S. Senate to Ratify Global Ocean Governing Agreement
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), co-chair of the Senate Arctic Caucus, has introduced a bipartisan resolution urging the U.S. Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). UNCLOS, which has been ratified by 170 parties, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Reps. Castor, Tran Reintroduce “Keep Kids Covered Act” to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs & Support Families Across America
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Derek Tran (CA-45) reintroduced legislation to provide continuous health care coverage for eligible children in Medicaid and CHIP. The Keep Kids Covered Act would expand the 12-month continuous eligibility (CE) protection for children, providing uninterrupted coverage for children until […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Warren Secures Commitments From Military Nominees to Prevent Civilian Harm, Study the Long-Term Effects of Blast Overpressure
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 23, 2025 Lieutenant General Anderson agrees that following the laws of war to protect civilians is “critical to our success and competition.” Vice Admiral Bradley voices support to study the long-term effects of blast overpressure exposure: “People are more important than hardware, […]

  • Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Wyden Blasts Republicans Over Manufactured Energy Crisis
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) July 23, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today blasted congressional Republicans during a committee hearing for ending clean energy tax credits in their disastrous budget bill, triggering a significant decrease in energy supply when demand is skyrocketing. “The Republicans have been doing […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ARENA backs Calix with $44.9M to fire up green steel future
    Source: Ministers for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Overview Category News Date 24 July 2025 Classification Renewables for industry The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $44.9 million to Calix to build a novel demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology (ZESTY). Powered by renewable electricity and hydrogen, the plant will […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release £30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade. coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £30 million to […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Reintroduces Legislation to Bolster Alabama’s Ag Community
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) reintroduced two pieces of legislation—the Farm Board Act and the Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act—to improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community. More information about both bills can be found below. “Our farmers, foresters, and livestock producers shoulder an enormous burden of keeping America’s food secure,” said Senator […]

    MIL-OSI: Subsea7 and Saipem announce signing of the Merger Agreement
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW  Transaction structure and terms confirmed in line with Memorandum of Understanding Creating a global leader in energy services Milan, Luxembourg, 24 July 2025 – Saipem and Subsea7 announce […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Luján Fights for National Lab Science Funding, Presses Trump Administration to Protect America’s Scientific Innovation and Reverse Course on Cuts to Research and Development Programs
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Co-Chair of the Senate National Labs Caucus, called on President Trump to reverse course on proposed reductions in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget to research and development programs within the Department of […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic trade deal with India signed
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Prime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic trade deal with India signed Today, the Prime Minister will welcome nearly £6 billion in new investment and export wins. Thousands of jobs created for Brits through new […]

    MIL-OSI: Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Provides Release Date for its 2025 Second Quarter Results
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE)(TSX:GTE)(LSE:GTE) announces that the Company will release its 2025 second quarter financial and operating results on Wednesday July 30, 2025, post-market. Gran Tierra will host its second quarter 2025 results conference call on Thursday, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Almost a third of NZ households face energy hardship – reform has to go beyond cheaper off-peak power
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kimberley O’Sullivan, Senior Research Fellow, He Kainga Oranga – Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago Igor Suka/Getty Images The spotlight is again on New Zealand’s energy sector, with a group of industry bodies and independent retailers pushing for a market overhaul, saying the sector was […]

    MIL-OSI USA: REP LIEU INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN CLEAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR US TERRITORIES
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ted Lieu (33 District of California) WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) announced the reintroduction of the Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act, along with Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands), Congressman James Moylan (R-Guam), and Congressman Pablo Hernández (D-Puerto Rico). The bill creates […]

    MIL-OSI USA: House Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Latta’s Bill to Improve Access to Over-the-Counter Medicines
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio) Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced Congressman Bob Latta’s (OH-5) Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments (OMUFA). Co-led by Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1), Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-2), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6), this bipartisan bill would reauthorize the Over-the-Counter Monograph […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Nigeria to Showcase Executive Order Reforms, Investment Opportunities at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
    Source: APO Nigeria is undertaking sweeping reforms across its oil and gas industry, driven by a landmark Executive Order signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at catalyzing investment and eliminating regulatory inefficiencies. At the “Invest in Nigeria” Roundtable during African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies – sponsored by NCDMB and taking […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Hearing Wrap Up: Congress Must Act to Advance Nuclear Energy
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Eric Burlison (R-Missouri 7th District) WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs today held a hearing titled “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” During the hearing, members heard from witnesses about the advent of small and micro modular nuclear reactors and how […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: The ‘Oil Industry, African Energy Chamber (AEC) and Africa Bromance’ Remains Committed to Africa’s Energy Development Despite Attacks from Foreign Funded Groups
    Source: APO In yet another attack on the African oil and gas industry, Extinction Rebellion has condemned South Africa as it strives to advance oil and gas exploration across its offshore market. An article published this week by the group’s spokesperson Moraig Peden cites new offshore oil and gas projects as being in direct conflict […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: More than half a century in energy. Polytechnic says goodbye to Valery Lebedev
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. On July 23, Deputy Director of the Institute of Nuclear Energy (branch) of SPbPU in Sosnovy Bor, former director of the Leningrad NPP Valery Ivanovich Lebedev passed away. He devoted more than […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Byers Gill Solar development consent decision announced
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Byers Gill Solar development consent decision announced The Byers Gill Solar application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Byers Gill Solar The application will consist of a proposed solar farm with over 50MW capacity, Solar PV modules and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Department of Energy Terminates Taxpayer-Funded Financial Assistance for Grain Belt Express
    Source: US Department of Energy The Department of Energy today announced the Loan Programs Office has terminated its conditional commitment for the Grain Belt Express Phase 1 project. Energy.gov July 23, 2025  min minute read time WASHINGTON— The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the Loan Programs Office (LPO) has terminated its conditional commitment for […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger Participates in Energy Subcommittee Hearing on Pipeline Safety
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) Pfluger Participates in Energy Subcommittee Hearing on Pipeline Safety Washington, July 22, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an Energy Subcommittee Hearing titled “Strengthening American Energy: A Review of Pipeline […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Coal-fired power plants are well-stocked this year
    Source: US Energy Information Administration In-brief analysis July 23, 2025 We expect U.S. coal-fired power plants will remain relatively well-stocked through the end of next year in our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook. We estimate power plants in the United States had 124 million short tons of coal on-site at the end of June for them […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for urgent transition to clean energy
    Source: Government of South Africa United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made a resounding call for the global community to “supercharge the clean energy age”, warning that the fossil fuel era is failing and that the world must seize the moment to accelerate a just, inclusive energy transition. Delivering a special climate address titled, “A […]

  • Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with serious family violence offences
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man charged with serious family violence offences Thursday, 24 July 2025 – 10:06 am. A 43-year-old Risdon man has been charged with serious family violence offences following an operation led by Tasmania Police’s South East Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).The offences include emotional abuse (coercive control), systems abuse, and […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department, DEA Joint Announcement on Actions to Combat Drug Cartels & Drug Trafficking under DOJ’s Operation Take Back America Initiative
    Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Robert Murphy held a press conference to announce actions the Department is taking to combat drug cartels and drug trafficking under the Justice Department’s Operation Take Back America Initiative. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Hold Illegal Alien Murderers Accountable
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn Legislation Would Allow Federal Prosecution of Illegal Immigrants Who Murder Americans WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jim Justice (R-WV), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Tim Scott (R-SC) today introduced the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, which would […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Luttrell Join Forces to Hold Illegal Alien Murderers Accountable
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced in the Senate the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, legislation from U.S. Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08) that would create a new federal offense for an illegal alien or deportable alien who commits […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Kaine, Colleagues, Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on U.S. Senate to Ratify UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Seapower and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, (D-VA) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues reintroduced a resolution urging the U.S. Senate to ratify […]

    MIL-OSI China: Iran agrees to IAEA visit in coming weeks
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran has agreed to receive a technical team of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which will visit Iran in two to three weeks. The visit from the IAEA technical delegation to […]

    MIL-OSI China: 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine talks agrees on prisoner exchange, differs on ceasefire
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russian and Ukrainian delegations held a third round of peace talks on Wednesday evening at the Ciragan Palace, during which the two sides agreed on another prisoner exchange but clashed on ceasefire terms and a potential presidential meeting. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and Secretary of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: $36 Million for Law Enforcement to Fight Gun Violence
    Source: US State of New York [embedded content] [embedded content] New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Rossana Rosado said, “Thanks to Governor Hochul’s unwavering commitment to public safety, New York continues to see record reductions in gun violence. This funding ensures that our local law enforcement agencies and community organizations can build […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Criminal Illegal Alien Accused of Murdering 15-Year-Old and Attempting to Rape Mother
    Source: US Department of Homeland Security This criminal illegally entered the country three times since 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer against Gildardo Amandor-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy and assaulting a minor female with […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Renewing Push to Protect Access to Reproductive Care for Low-Income Americans, Servicemembers and Millions More
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 23, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D–IL) and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07) led their fellow Senate and House Democratic colleagues in reintroducing legislation to protect Americans’ right to access reproductive health care, regardless of income, insurance or zip code. […]

    MIL-OSI: Northfield Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NOTABLE ITEMS FOR THE QUARTER INCLUDE: DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE WERE $0.24 FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO $0.19 FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, AND $0.14 FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024. NET INTEREST MARGIN INCREASED BY 19 BASIS POINTS TO 2.57% FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO 2.38% FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Illegal Alien Sent to Prison for Role in Nationwide Scheme to Sell Fake Texas Paper Vehicle Tags
    Source: US FBI HOUSTON – The final man in a large-scale conspiracy to commit wire fraud in relation to the sale of hundreds of thousands of fraudulent Texas paper license plates has been ordered to prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Emmanuel Padilla Reyes, 35, pleaded guilty May 13. U.S. District Judge George C. […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Promoting The Export of the American AI Technology Stack
    Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.  Artificial intelligence (AI) is a foundational technology that will define the future of economic growth, national […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
    Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section  1.  Policy and Purpose.  My Administration has inaugurated a golden age for American manufacturing and technological dominance.  We will pursue bold, large-scale industrial plans to vault the […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Prevents Woke AI in the Federal Government
    Source: US Whitehouse PREVENTING WOKE AI IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) models procured by the Federal government prioritize truthfulness and ideological neutrality. President Trump is protecting Americans from biased AI outputs driven by ideologies like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Accelerates Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
    Source: US Whitehouse ACCELERATING DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to facilitate the rapid and efficient buildout of data center infrastructure. The Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to launch an initiative to provide financial support, such as loans, grants, and tax incentives, for Qualifying Projects. These Qualifying […]

    MIL-OSI: Five Star Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (“Five Star” or the “Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $14.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to $13.1 […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Woman charged with arson in relation to fire which destroyed unit at Ravenswood
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Woman charged with arson in relation to fire which destroyed unit at Ravenswood Thursday, 24 July 2025 – 8:48 am. Police have charged a 61-year-old woman from Ravenswood with arson in relation to a fire at Ravenswood yesterday.  Around 10.30am, emergency services responded to reports of a unit on […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Michigan Receives Disaster Declaration from President Trump for Northern Michigan Ice Storm Recovery Efforts
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) Today, Rep. Jack Bergman joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing that President Donald Trump has approved Michigan’s request for a disaster declaration to help communities impacted by the historic ice storm in Northern Michigan earlier this year. The devastating storm knocked out power and communications and left hundreds of miles of roads blocked by fallen trees and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Pushes to Safeguard American Innovation From China
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – After releasing a bombshell report detailing how critical technology is vulnerable to espionage by the Chinese Communist Party, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) detailed why Congress must pass her INNOVATE Act to protect and advance American innovation. Ernst […]

  • Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: The wait is over – it’s time to lodge
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is advising it is time to lodge, as most taxpayers with simple affairs will now have their information pre-filled into their accounts. Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said that the ATO had completed pre-fill of over 91 million pieces of information available for individual tax […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: More classrooms for state-integrated schools
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more parents have choice with their child’s education, delivering a $30 million investment package to deliver roll growth classrooms across the state-integrated school network. “State-integrated schools are an important part of our education system. It’s clear they are experiencing similar growth pressures to the state network and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Klobuchar Statement on Supreme Court CPSC Ruling
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to remove three Democratic Consumer Product Safety Commissioners while challenges to their firings continue. “For over 50 years, the Consumer Product Safety Commission […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Hold Illegal Alien Murderers Accountable
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn Legislation Would Allow Federal Prosecution of Illegal Immigrants Who Murder Americans WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jim Justice (R-WV), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Tim Scott (R-SC) today introduced the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, which would […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Cruz, Jackson Introduce Bill Honoring Mayor Jerry H. Hodge
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) today introduced a bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Amarillo, Texas, as the Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building to honor the life and legacy […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Luttrell Join Forces to Hold Illegal Alien Murderers Accountable
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced in the Senate the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, legislation from U.S. Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08) that would create a new federal offense for an illegal alien or deportable alien who commits […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland New analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economy NEW figures show trade deal with India will deliver £50 million for Northern […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Renewing Push to Protect Access to Reproductive Care for Low-Income Americans, Servicemembers and Millions More
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 23, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D–IL) and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07) led their fellow Senate and House Democratic colleagues in reintroducing legislation to protect Americans’ right to access reproductive health care, regardless of income, insurance or zip code. […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government
    Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.  Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a critical role in how Americans of all ages learn new skills, consume information, and navigate their daily lives.  Americans […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Prevents Woke AI in the Federal Government
    Source: US Whitehouse PREVENTING WOKE AI IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) models procured by the Federal government prioritize truthfulness and ideological neutrality. President Trump is protecting Americans from biased AI outputs driven by ideologies like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Reintroduces Legislation to Bolster Alabama’s Ag Community
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) reintroduced two pieces of legislation—the Farm Board Act and the Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act—to improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community. More information about both bills can be found below. “Our farmers, foresters, and livestock producers shoulder an enormous burden of keeping America’s food secure,” said Senator […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Chairs CECC Hearing on Chinese Transnational Repression & Political Warfare
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.23.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), the new chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), today chaired a hearing on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) disturbing campaign of transnational political warfare and repression against the people and leaders of Taiwan, and partners […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Case Introduces Proposal To Expand Indigenous-Based Tourism
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i-First District) has introduced proposed legislation in the U.S. House to authorize federal grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiian organizations for fostering indigenous history and culture-based travel and tourism. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Miller-Meeks Introduces Bill to Rename Fort Madison Post Office in Honor of Martin L. Graber
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the “Martin L. Graber Post Office.” The bill honors the life and legacy of the late Iowa State […]

    MIL-OSI USA: DelBene, Clarke Introduce Bill to Boost Smart City Tech
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington) Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Smart Cities and Communities Act, legislation that would expand smart city technologies and improve federal coordination of these programs. Smart technologies help improve community safety, mobility, and resilience against natural […]

    MIL-OSI USA: 07.23.2025

    Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Rep. Jackson Introduce Bill Honoring Mayor Jerry H. Hodge
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas-13) introduced a bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Amarillo, Texas, as the Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building to honor the life and legacy […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Allen Introduces Bill Preserving Consumer Choice
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12) Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the Don’t Mess with My Home Appliances Act. Following the Biden-Harris Administration’s four-year assault on consumer choice, this legislation implements necessary reforms to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) to prevent future administrations from prioritizing a radical rush-to-green agenda over the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Crapo, Blumenthal, Warren File Major Richard Star Act as Amendment to Must-Pass Defense Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) announced they are filing the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment to the annual must-pass defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Currently, only veterans with disability ratings above […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Smith Op-Ed: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Trump’s Trade Policy Will Do What ‘Bidenomics’ Never Could
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — Today, Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner highlighting how the One Big Beautiful Bill and President Trump’s trade policy will do what ‘Bidenomics’ NEVER could. “Democrats in Washington like to push a narrative that you cannot […]

    MIL-OSI USA: House Republicans Introduce Resolution Establishing New Select Subcommittee to Continue Investigation of the Events Surrounding January 6
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — Chairman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) today introduced a resolution establishing the new select subcommittee for the 119th Congress to continue Congress’ investigation into the events surrounding January 6, 2021. Once the resolution is approved by the House, the work will be chaired by […]

  • Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with serious family violence offences
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man charged with serious family violence offences Thursday, 24 July 2025 – 10:06 am. A 43-year-old Risdon man has been charged with serious family violence offences following an operation led by Tasmania Police’s South East Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).The offences include emotional abuse (coercive control), systems abuse, and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Hold Illegal Alien Murderers Accountable
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn Legislation Would Allow Federal Prosecution of Illegal Immigrants Who Murder Americans WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jim Justice (R-WV), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Tim Scott (R-SC) today introduced the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, which would […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Luttrell Join Forces to Hold Illegal Alien Murderers Accountable
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced in the Senate the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, legislation from U.S. Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08) that would create a new federal offense for an illegal alien or deportable alien who commits […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Kaine, Colleagues, Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on U.S. Senate to Ratify UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Seapower and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, (D-VA) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues reintroduced a resolution urging the U.S. Senate to ratify […]

    MIL-Evening Report: UN’s highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for emissions
    By Jamie Tahana in The Hague for RNZ Pacific The United Nations’ highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries long frustrated with the pace of global action to address climate change. In a landmark opinion delivered yesterday in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: $36 Million for Law Enforcement to Fight Gun Violence
    Source: US State of New York [embedded content] [embedded content] New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Rossana Rosado said, “Thanks to Governor Hochul’s unwavering commitment to public safety, New York continues to see record reductions in gun violence. This funding ensures that our local law enforcement agencies and community organizations can build […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Criminal Illegal Alien Accused of Murdering 15-Year-Old and Attempting to Rape Mother
    Source: US Department of Homeland Security This criminal illegally entered the country three times since 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer against Gildardo Amandor-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy and assaulting a minor female with […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Illegal Alien Sent to Prison for Role in Nationwide Scheme to Sell Fake Texas Paper Vehicle Tags
    Source: US FBI HOUSTON – The final man in a large-scale conspiracy to commit wire fraud in relation to the sale of hundreds of thousands of fraudulent Texas paper license plates has been ordered to prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Emmanuel Padilla Reyes, 35, pleaded guilty May 13. U.S. District Judge George C. […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to two papers assessing off-the-shelf health tests sold in UK shops
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 23, 2025 A study published in The BMJ assesses direct-to-consumer self-tests sold in the UK. Prof Amitava Banerjee, Professor of Clinical Data Science and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, Institute of Health Informatics, UCL, said: “Direct-to-consumer, self-tests are increasingly used by people with and without disease for screening and are […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Woman charged with arson in relation to fire which destroyed unit at Ravenswood
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Woman charged with arson in relation to fire which destroyed unit at Ravenswood Thursday, 24 July 2025 – 8:48 am. Police have charged a 61-year-old woman from Ravenswood with arson in relation to a fire at Ravenswood yesterday.  Around 10.30am, emergency services responded to reports of a unit on […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Michigan Receives Disaster Declaration from President Trump for Northern Michigan Ice Storm Recovery Efforts
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) Today, Rep. Jack Bergman joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing that President Donald Trump has approved Michigan’s request for a disaster declaration to help communities impacted by the historic ice storm in Northern Michigan earlier this year. The devastating storm knocked out power and communications and left hundreds of miles of roads blocked by fallen trees and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senators Scott, Crapo, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Improve IRS Accountability
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and their Republican colleagues, reintroduced the IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act to modify rules for imposing tax penalties on Americans. This bill would require a supervisor or higher-level official to approve or […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Lewiston Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Firearm
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) PORTLAND, Maine: A Lewiston man pleaded guilty on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Portland to being a felon in possession of a firearm.  According to court records, in January 2025, Lewiston police officers stopped a vehicle operated by Kulmiye Abukar Idris, 35, for traffic […]

    MIL-OSI Security: FEDERAL CHARGES FILED AGAINST PENSACOLA MAN FOR ARMED DRUG TRAFFICKING
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Carlton Shoemaker, 51, of Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted in federal court for three counts of possessing with the intent to distribute controlled substances, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and one count of […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Career Offender Sentenced to 175 Months in Federal Prison for Drug and Firearms Offense
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) HOT SPRINGS – A Pearcy man was sentenced yesterday to a total of 175 months in prison on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, one count of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, as well as violations of his […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Billings man sentenced to 14 years in prison on drug and gun charges
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) BILLINGS – A Billings man who distributed drugs in the Billings area was sentenced today to 168 months in prison to be followed by 4 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Tirrell Lewis, 45, pleaded guilty in February 2025 to one […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Lawler Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on State Department Bureau of Counterterrorism
    Source: US House Committee on Foreign Affairs Media Contact 202-321-9747 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Michael Lawler delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on the State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism FY26 Budget Posture. Watch Here -Remarks- The subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace – World court’s climate ruling a legal warning shot for Luxon
    Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says the world’s highest court has just delivered a wake-up call for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. In a historic climate ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that governments have legal obligations to protect people – both now and in the future – from the worsening impacts of the climate […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: International Court of Justice climate ruling a powerful tool for holding countries to account – Oxfam
    Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce emissions, provide remedy to those facing climate damages, and provide climate finance to developing countries. Oxfam climate change policy lead Nafkote Dabi said: “Oxfam is proud to have supported young climate defenders from the Pacific and elsewhere […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Climate change: ICJ ruling is a landmark win for children – Save the Children
    Source: Save the Children The historic climate change ruling at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today is a landmark win for child campaigners, acknowledging the adverse impacts of climate change on child rights, and offering children renewed hope, Save the Children said.  The Advisory Opinion delivered by the world’s highest court finds that states’ legal […]

  • Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: The wait is over – it’s time to lodge
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is advising it is time to lodge, as most taxpayers with simple affairs will now have their information pre-filled into their accounts. Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said that the ATO had completed pre-fill of over 91 million pieces of information available for individual tax […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with serious family violence offences
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man charged with serious family violence offences Thursday, 24 July 2025 – 10:06 am. A 43-year-old Risdon man has been charged with serious family violence offences following an operation led by Tasmania Police’s South East Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).The offences include emotional abuse (coercive control), systems abuse, and […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Prescribed burning threatens survival of skinks and other wildlife
    Source: 24 July 2025 Prescribed burning is threatening the survival of skinks, ecologists say. As Australia and the world grapple with global warming and increased bushfire risks, University of South Australia ecologists are turning their attention to the impact of prescribed burning on native animals. In a new study published in The International Journal of […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ARENA backs Calix with $44.9M to fire up green steel future
    Source: Ministers for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Overview Category News Date 24 July 2025 Classification Renewables for industry The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $44.9 million to Calix to build a novel demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology (ZESTY). Powered by renewable electricity and hydrogen, the plant will […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Woman charged with arson in relation to fire which destroyed unit at Ravenswood
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Woman charged with arson in relation to fire which destroyed unit at Ravenswood Thursday, 24 July 2025 – 8:48 am. Police have charged a 61-year-old woman from Ravenswood with arson in relation to a fire at Ravenswood yesterday.  Around 10.30am, emergency services responded to reports of a unit on […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: When employers must lodge the SGC statement
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin If you’ve missed paying your eligible employees and contractors their SG on time, in full, or to the right fund, you must pay the super guarantee charge (SGC). You’ll need to: lodge an SGC statement pay the SGC amount to us, not the super fund. SGC is more […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Transcript – ABC 7.30 with Sarah Ferguson
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority SARAH FERGUSON: I just want to change the tone very slightly here because we are used to politicians appearing to be thick-skinned. The execution of power demands it, and I should say this is not a reflection on Barnaby Joyce. I just wanted to change the tone. Because tonight we’ll […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Open Days an exciting sneak preview into the new Adelaide University experience
    Source: 24 July 2025 The new Adelaide University is set to host its first ever Open Days, offering future students and their families a glimpse into the transformative new institution ahead of its official opening in 2026. About 17,000 attendees are expected to visit city, metropolitan and regional campuses across July and August to discover […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Birds use hidden black and white feathers to make themselves more colourful
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon Griffith, Professor of Avian Behavioural Ecology, Macquarie University The green-headed tanager (_Tangara seledon_) has a hidden layer of plumage that is white underneath the orange feathers and black underneath the blue and green feathers. Daniel Field Birds are perhaps the most colourful group of animals, bringing […]

    MIL-Evening Report: From grasslands to killing fields: why trees are bad news for one of Australia’s most stunning birds
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gabriel Crowley, Adjunct Associate Professor in Geography, University of Adelaide JJ Harrison/Wikimedia, CC BY Picture this. A small, rainbow-coloured chick emerges from its nest for the first time. It stretches its wings and prepares to take flight. But before the fledgling’s life in the wild has begun, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: After 70 years, twisted gothic thriller The Night of the Hunter remains as disturbing and beguiling as ever
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben McCann, Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide United Artists/Getty Images In 1955, director Charles Laughton crafted one of the darkest, strangest fairytales ever to come out of Hollywood. The Night of the Hunter remains visually exquisite and profoundly unsettling. Shortly before Ben Harper is […]

    MIL-Evening Report: As seas rise and fish decline, this Fijian village is finding new ways to adapt
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Celia McMichael, Professor in Geography, The University of Melbourne Celia McMichael, CC BY-NC-ND In the village of Nagigi, Fiji, the ocean isn’t just a resource – it’s part of the community’s identity. But in recent years, villagers have seen the sea behave differently. Tides are pushing inland. […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: NAB boosts first-home buyers’ dreams with new HELP debt assessment
    Source: Premier of Victoria From 31 July, if someone owes $20,000 or less in student debt, it won’t affect how much they can borrow for their new home with NAB. This means that NAB customers with HELP debt could see a boost in their borrowing power, helping them get into the property market sooner or […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: From Epping to Powrunna – fourth translocation successful
    Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 23 Jul 2025 Open larger image Eleven wombats were taken from Epping Forest National Park (Scientific) to Powrunna State Forest. An additional 11 northern hairy-nosed wombats have been transported from Epping Forest National Park (Scientific) in Queensland’s central west to Powrunna State Forest in the state’s southwest. This translocation project is an integral component […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Brown goshawk released from illegal captivity
    Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 23 Jul 2025 Open larger image The brown goshawk was released into bushland after being rescued from the enclosure. Photo credit: © Shari Griinke Open larger image The person received two fines for illegally capturing the brown goshawk. Photo credit: © Shari Griinke A brown goshawk has been released from a […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Counting the climate costs of abandoned shopping trolleys
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Neill Raath, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing, University of Warwick Richard Johnson/Shutterstock Despite the steady growth of online shopping, a majority of the UK public still prefers to buy groceries at the supermarket. Shopping trolleys can help us lug our purchases back to the car, but […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: What Canada can learn from Australia on adequately protecting citizens at live events
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Sean Spence, Security Risk Management Pracitioner & Researcher, Royal Military College of Canada In April 2025, a man drove an SUV through a crowd of people attending a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more. In response, the British Columbia government immediately commissioned […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and Mrs. Wu Joined the Learning Delights Book Club’s Urban Exploration Event
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and Mrs. Wu were delighted to join the Learning Delights Book Club’s urban exploration event, engaging with the street art of Sydney’s Inner West.Not to be outshone by Melbourne’s famous street art, Sydney’s Inner West is also a vibrant hub of creativity and culture. Suburbs […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: TECO Sydney Worked with TCCA to Host Taste of Taiwan- 2025 International Tour of Taiwan Gourmet Cuisine at Prefecture 48
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan Tawan in Sydney had the pleasure working with Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Australia to host Taste of Taiwan- 2025 International Tour of Taiwan Gourmet Cuisine at #Prefecture48.We’d like to thank the parliamentary friends- the Hon Rod Roberts MLC and Matt Cross MP, colleagues from consular corps & community leaders […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu hosted the Sydney Preliminary Forum for the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) General Assembly
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu hosted the Sydney Preliminary Forum for the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) General Assembly, joined by OCAC Director Chia-Hui Chiang and Council Members Johnson Hsiung and Shirley Chen. Together, they listened to our community’s voices and responded to questions and feedback.DG Wu expressed his gratitude […]

  • New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: More classrooms for state-integrated schools
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more parents have choice with their child’s education, delivering a $30 million investment package to deliver roll growth classrooms across the state-integrated school network. “State-integrated schools are an important part of our education system. It’s clear they are experiencing similar growth pressures to the state network and […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Modernising heart failure treatment in Hawke’s Bay
    Source: New Zealand Government A new digital model of care is transforming how heart failure is managed in Hawke’s Bay, delivering faster treatment, fewer hospital visits, and better outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This Government is focused on practical, patient-centred improvements to healthcare,” Mr Brown says. “Instead of long waits, repeated hospital […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tāwhaki aerospace venture supported to grow
    Source: New Zealand Government Tāwhaki Joint Venture’s crucial role in the Government’s drive to grow our space and advanced aviation sectors has received a $5.85 million boost, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “These are rapidly growing sectors, with space alone growing 53 percent in the five years to 2024, contributing $2.47 billion to the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Property Market – Rental market softens tipping in favour of tenants – Cotality
    Source: Cotality. New Zealand’s rental market has started to swing in favour of tenants, as easing migration and rising supply take the heat out of rents, according to Cotality’s July Housing Chart Pack. (ref. http://www.cotality.com/nz/resources/industry-insights/monthly-housing-chart-pack ) Data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) shows that the national median rent in the three months […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Farming and Finance – Federated Farmers release rural banking report cards
    Source: Federated Farmers A Federated Farmers survey has revealed how the country’s biggest rural lenders are performing in the eyes of farmers – ranking the banks from best to worst. “A farmer’s relationship with their bank is one of the most important relationships within their business, and for many farmers interest payments will be their single-biggest […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weather News – Calm conditions set to turn wet, windy and warm – MetService
    Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 24th – Monday 28th July – Calm conditions set to turn wet, windy and warm: Cold, settled weather holds through Saturday for most Rain and wind move in from the south late Saturday More widespread wet weather expected early next week, with possible heavy falls for the north of both […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Research – Study of ancient sea creature’s DNA links New Zealand to oceans around the world
    Source: New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited (Earth Sciences New Zealand) A world-first study of marine life, including sea creatures found in New Zealand’s dark, cold, pressurised ocean depths, has revealed that deep-sea life is surprisingly more connected than previously thought. The research, led by Australia’s Museums Victoria Research Institute and just published in […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Removeable battery regulations revoked
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is revoking 2023 regulations requiring all vaping devices to have removeable batteries to resolve a current court challenge brought by Mason Corporation Limited. “Cabinet was advised that taking this step was the best way to resolve the case,” Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says.  “This decision means the proceedings, […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rites of fish passage
    Source: NZ Department of Conservation Corbies Creek, Canterbury, showing the exclusion barrier (left) and a DOC team removing weeds to improve longjaw habitat. Photo: Sjaan Bowie/DOC.  About this time last year, a group of DOC rangers and scientists set out from Twizel for a regular check of a population of threatened fish in nearby Corbies […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Law Business and Media – MinterEllisonRuddWatts advises Warner Bros. Discovery on sale of Discovery NZ to Sky
    Source: MinterEllisonRuddWatts MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to have advised Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. on the sale of its New Zealand subsidiary, Discovery NZ Limited, to Sky Network Television Limited (Sky). The transaction, announced this week, involves the sale of 100% of the shares in Discovery NZ to Sky, with completion expected on 1 August 2025. Discovery NZ […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ reveals the best and worst laundry detergents
    Source: Consumer NZ Three laundry detergents have scored no better than water in Consumer NZ’s laundry detergent test. We put 46 detergents through the wringer. Two detergents ended up with an overall score of 27 out of 100 – the same score given to a wash with only water. Those two products were Shotz Laundry […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace – World court’s climate ruling a legal warning shot for Luxon
    Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says the world’s highest court has just delivered a wake-up call for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. In a historic climate ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that governments have legal obligations to protect people – both now and in the future – from the worsening impacts of the climate […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: University Research – It’s time to rethink scare tactics in health ads – study
    Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Gruesome smoking warnings and frightening obesity statistics use fear to drive behaviour change. But a University of Auckland researcher says it might be time to try a different approach. Marketing lecturer Dr Saira Raza Khan, whose work focuses on consumer well-being and meaningful consumption, says gratitude can be more effective […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: International Court of Justice climate ruling a powerful tool for holding countries to account – Oxfam
    Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce emissions, provide remedy to those facing climate damages, and provide climate finance to developing countries. Oxfam climate change policy lead Nafkote Dabi said: “Oxfam is proud to have supported young climate defenders from the Pacific and elsewhere […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Climate change: ICJ ruling is a landmark win for children – Save the Children
    Source: Save the Children The historic climate change ruling at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today is a landmark win for child campaigners, acknowledging the adverse impacts of climate change on child rights, and offering children renewed hope, Save the Children said.  The Advisory Opinion delivered by the world’s highest court finds that states’ legal […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fire and Emergency New Zealand offers firefighters a 5.1 percent pay increase
    Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union have been negotiating a collective employment agreement for career firefighters since 16 July 2024. Deputy Chief Executive Service Delivery Operations/Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says Fire and Emergency has offered the Union a 5.1 percent pay increase over […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Track repair confirmed for Waimata Gemstone Bay
    Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 July 2025 Tracks to Gemstone and Stingray bays were damaged in the same February 2023 extreme weather events which resulted in the extended closure of walking access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove. DOC’s Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly says DOC has worked hard to assess the tracks and was pleased […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Gumboot Friday supporting young people faster
    Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey joined the Gumboot Friday team today, an initiative that is helping thousands of young people access mental health support faster. “We are turning the corner with reducing wait times and increasing the workforce. Initiatives such as Gumboot Friday are helping drive that change,” Mr Doocey says. […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Take that! Tourism campaign a hit with Aussies
    Source: New Zealand Government The ‘Everyone Must Go’ campaign encouraging Australians to pick New Zealand for their next holiday has hit its results out of the park, bringing in thousands of visitors in a boost for regional economies and tourism operators.  Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says ‘Everyone Must Go’ was initially targeted at […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Gaza – an open question for NZ’s foreign minister Winston Peters
    OPEN QUESTION: By Bryan Bruce Dear Rt Hon Winston Peters, There was a time when New Zealanders stood up for what was morally right. There are memorials around our country for those who died fighting fascism, we wrote parts of the UN Charter of Human Rights, we took an anti-nuclear stance in 1984, and three […]

  • Baltic News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Speech The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza A joint statement by the Permanent Missions to the UN of the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Guyana, Ireland, Mexico, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Norway, […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Operation Grayskull Culminates in Lengthy Sentences for Managers of Dark Web Site Dedicated to Sexual Abuse of Children
    Source: United States Department of Justice Operation Grayskull Eradicated Four Dark Web Child Abuse Sites and Led to the Convictions of 18 Offenders to Date, Who Have Collectively Received More than 300 Years in Prison Today, the Justice Department announced the results of Operation Grayskull, a highly successful joint effort between the Department of Justice […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Operation Grayskull Culminates in Lengthy Sentences for Managers of Dark Web Site Dedicated to Sexual Abuse of Children
    Source: US State of California Operation Grayskull Eradicated Four Dark Web Child Abuse Sites and Led to the Convictions of 18 Offenders to Date, Who Have Collectively Received More than 300 Years in Prison Today, the Justice Department announced the results of Operation Grayskull, a highly successful joint effort between the Department of Justice and […]

    MIL-OSI: CJB Crypto reshapes the ETH earning experience: building a new path for stable income in the crypto wave
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The continued expansion of the cryptocurrency market has given rise to innovative participation models. With its unique advantages, digital asset platforms are becoming a key channel for individuals looking to generate passive income. Unlike traditional setups that require significant hardware investment and technical know-how, […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Manchester Day this weekend – everything you need to know!
    Source: City of Manchester Manchester’s favourite day of the year is back this weekend with a fantastic day of free music-themed family fun on Saturday (26 July) to help celebrate the city’s homegrown musical talent and this year’s big summer of live music in the city. Inspired by what is proving to be a sensational […]

    MIL-OSI: BTCC Exchange Honored with Triple Recognitions from FXEmpire in Comprehensive 2025 Industry Analysis
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, is proud to announce that it has received three distinguished awards from FXEmpire following their comprehensive evaluation of over 50 centralized crypto exchanges in 2025. BTCC […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCE
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCE Ambassador Neil Holland reiterates UK support for Ukraine, calls for Russia to agree an immediate ceasefire, and underlines the enduring value of the Forum for Security Cooperation for risk-reduction messaging. Thank you to Undersecretary […]

    MIL-OSI: Leil Storage Announces SaunaFS HAMR Support, Enabling Greater Storage Capacity for On-Premises Deployments
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leil Storage today announces SaunaFS 5.0 support for the newly available Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology, further enhancing its leading open-source distributed file system for exabyte-scale, on-premises workloads. With this update, SaunaFS 5.0 fully supports HAMR SMR drives from Seagate Technology, LLC, a global, […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Tatyana Golikova held the first meeting of the organizing committee to prepare for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of GITIS
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The first meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of GITIS in 2028, chaired by Tatyana Golikova July […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Payments statistics: second half of 2024
    Source: European Central Bank 23 July 2025 The European Central Bank (ECB) today published statistics on non-cash payments for the second half of 2024.[2]The statistics comprise indicators on access to and use of payment services, payment cards and payment terminals by the public, as well as volumes and values of transactions processed through retail and […]

    MIL-OSI: CoinShares Asset Management Becomes First Continental European Regulated Asset Manager to Receive MiCA Authorisation
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) First major European asset manager to combine MiCA, MiFID, and AIFM authorisations – creating new investment possibilities across €33 trillion European asset management market 23 July 2025 | SAINT HELIER, Jersey | CoinShares International Limited (“CoinShares” or “the Group”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF), the European leading investment company specialising in […]

  • Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 24, 2025

    Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine talks agrees on prisoner exchange, differs on ceasefire
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russian and Ukrainian delegations held a third round of peace talks on Wednesday evening at the Ciragan Palace, during which the two sides agreed on another prisoner exchange but clashed on ceasefire terms and a potential presidential meeting. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and Secretary of […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and Ukraine held the 3rd round of peace talks in Istanbul
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ISTANBUL, July 23 (Xinhua) — Russian and Ukrainian delegations held the third round of peace talks at […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: UN condemns deadly Russian strikes on Ukrainian capital as civilian toll mounts
    Source: United Nations 2-b According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), more than 30 locations across seven districts of Kyiv were struck in what it described as “the deadliest attack” on the Ukrainian capital in nearly a year. “Last night’s attack exemplifies the grave threat posed by the tactic of deploying […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: UN rights mission deplores deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine
    Source: United Nations 2-b According to the UN mission, the overnight assault from Saturday into Sunday – one of the largest of its kind since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 – resulted in civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure across 10 regions of Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv. At least three children […]

    MIL-OSI: Northrim BanCorp Earns $11.8 Million, or $2.09 Per Diluted Share, in Second Quarter 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NRIM) (“Northrim” or the “Company”) today reported net income of $11.8 million, or $2.09 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $13.3 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025, and $9.0 million, […]

    MIL-OSI: Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Reports Strong Second Quarter 2025 Results Led by Continued Net Interest Margin Expansion
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) – Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (“Horizon” or the “Company”), the parent company of Horizon Bank (the “Bank”), announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. “Horizon’s second quarter earnings reflect the strength of the organization’s exceptional core […]

    MIL-OSI: QCR Holdings, Inc. Announces Net Income of $29.0 Million for the Second Quarter of 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income of $29.0 million, or $1.71 per diluted share Adjusted net income1of $29.4 million, or $1.73 per diluted share NIM TEY1expanded four basis points to 3.46% Adjusted ROAA1of 1.29% annualized Capital markets revenue growth of 51% on a linked-quarter basis Nonperforming assets declined $5.5 million, or 11% […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM call with President Sandu of the Republic of Moldova: 23 July 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM call with President Sandu of the Republic of Moldova: 23 July 2025 The Prime Minister met the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, this afternoon. The Prime Minister met the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, this afternoon. Discussing Russia’s […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat Chinese Drone Market Dominance
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas Tom Cotton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353July 23, 2025 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat Chinese Drone Market Dominance Washington, DC — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chris Coons (D-Delaware), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Leading Exports of Aerial Drones […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Ukrainian school in southwestern city of Chernivtsi reopens after major EU funded renovation
    Source: European Investment Bank EIB School in Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi in southwestern Ukraine reopens after €930,000 renovation funded by EIB Upgrades to Gymnasium No. 20 improve conditions for more than 400 students and teachers Project covered by EIB’s €200 million Ukraine Early Recovery Programme A school in the southwestern Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi reopened […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on July 21, 2025?
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska) Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on July 21, 2025? Washington, July 23, 2025 Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on July 21, 2025 Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) hosted a tele-townhall on July 21, 2025, for the people of Nebraska’s Second Congressional district to discuss the latest […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 22 July 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 22 July 2025 The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan yesterday evening. The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan yesterday evening. The two leaders looked ahead to today’s International Defence […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Dana Zartner, Professor of International Studies, University of San Francisco A 2017 New Zealand law recognizes inherent rights of the Whanganui River. Jason Pratt, CC BY-SA While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range of environmental issues are also […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCE
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCE Ambassador Neil Holland reiterates UK support for Ukraine, calls for Russia to agree an immediate ceasefire, and underlines the enduring value of the Forum for Security Cooperation for risk-reduction messaging. Thank you to Undersecretary […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: V. Zelensky approved the composition of the Ukrainian delegation for peace talks in Istanbul
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KYIV, July 23 /Xinhua/ — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has created a delegation to participate in the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Talks in Istanbul to take place on the evening of July 23 — Russian President’s press secretary
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, July 23 /Xinhua/ — The third round of Russian-Ukrainian talks will be held in Istanbul on […]

    Russia and Ukraine to hold first peace talks in seven weeks
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Russian negotiators flew to Turkey to hold peace talks with Ukraine on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, before what will be the first direct discussions between the warring sides in more than seven weeks. Russia played down expectations of any breakthrough at the meeting, which Ukrainian President […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: RBI Bulletin – July 2025
    Source: Reserve Bank of India Today, the Reserve Bank released the July 2025 issue of its monthly Bulletin. The Bulletin includes four speeches, four articles and current statistics. The four articles are: I. State of the Economy; II. Revisiting the Oil Price and Inflation Nexus in India; III. Determinants of Overnight Uncollateralised Money Market Volume- […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine Loses French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet for the First Time
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    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza
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    MIL-Evening Report: After 70 years, twisted gothic thriller The Night of the Hunter remains as disturbing and beguiling as ever
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    MIL-OSI: Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend for 12th Consecutive Year
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    MIL-OSI United Nations: ‘Catastrophic birth outcomes’ in Gaza threaten a whole generation, warns UN agency
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    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Israeli aid system is inhumane, ineffective, dangerous and fuelling instability: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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