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  • MIL-OSI China: US Disney laying off hundreds of employees worldwide

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

    The Walt Disney Co., a U.S. mass media and entertainment conglomerate, is laying off several hundred employees worldwide as it looks to trim some costs and adapt to evolving industry conditions.

    The exact number of jobs being cut is unknown, but layoffs will occur across several divisions, including television and film marketing, TV publicity, casting and development, and corporate financial operations. No entire teams will be eliminated, The Associated Press quoted official source as confirming on Tuesday.

    Last month Disney posted solid profits and revenue in the second quarter as its domestic theme parks thrived and the company added well over a million subscribers to its streaming service. The company also boosted its profit expectations for the year, according to the report.

    Disney has also been riding a wave of box office hits, including “Thunderbolts*” and “Lilo & Stitch,” which is now the second-highest grossing movie of the year with 280.1 million U.S. dollars in domestic ticket sales. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Norwegian official hails Chinese innovation, calls for deeper maritime ties

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

    Even Tronstad Sagebakken (2nd L, Front), state secretary at Norway’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, tours the China Pavilion at Nor-Shipping 2025 in Lillestrom, Norway, on June 3, 2025. A Norwegian official has praised the green technologies and innovative solutions showcased by Chinese companies at Nor-Shipping 2025, expressing hope for enhanced maritime cooperation between Norway and China. [Photo/Xinhua]

    A Norwegian official has praised the green technologies and innovative solutions showcased by Chinese companies at Nor-Shipping 2025, expressing hope for enhanced maritime cooperation between Norway and China.

    After visiting the China Pavilion, Even Tronstad Sagebakken, state secretary at Norway’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, said he was impressed by the technological progress demonstrated by Chinese shipbuilders.

    It is impressive to see not only the innovation but also the practical implementation of green solutions by Chinese shipbuilders, Sagebakken said. “They are at the forefront of technology development… the advancements we need to drive the green transition in the maritime sector.”

    Sagebakken highlighted the long-standing collaboration between Norwegian and Chinese maritime firms, noting that many Norwegian suppliers are already involved in China’s shipbuilding industry. “It’s a partnership that goes way back, has developed over time, and is very much appreciated by the Norwegian side.”

    He expressed optimism that this cooperation will grow even stronger in the future, delivering further progress for both countries.

    Held in Lillestrom, about 20 km east of Oslo, Nor-Shipping is one of the world’s premier maritime trade fairs. Established in 1965 and held biennially, the four-day event runs through June 6, drawing nearly 1,000 companies and organizations from over 50 countries and regions.

    This year’s China Pavilion features more than 60 Chinese enterprises — both major state-owned and private companies, marking the largest Chinese presence in the event’s history. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Sabalenka weathers Zheng storm to reach French Open semis

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

    China’s tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen lost to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the French Open women’s singles quarterfinals on Tuesday.

    The 22-year-old Zheng, the eighth seed, broke first in the first set before the 27-year-old Sabalenka came back to win a tie-breaker. The top seed maintained the momentum in the second set to seal the victory.

    Zheng Qinwen reacts during the women’s singles quarterfinal between Zheng Qinwen of China and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

    Zheng has delivered her career best performance at the French Open by reaching the quarterfinals.

    “That was a true battle, and honestly I have no idea how I was able to break her back and get back in the first set. I was just trying to fight and put as many balls as I could back because I didn’t start well. I am really glad that I found my rhythm and won this match,” Sabalenka said after the game.

    At the Italian Open quarterfinals last month, the Paris 2024 Olympic champion Zheng defeated the three-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka for the first time. This time at Roland Garros, also on the clay, Sabalenka took the match against Zheng as a revenge.

    “I have to say that last tournament I was pretty exhausted, and honestly at the end of the match I was actually glad that I lost that match, because I needed a little break before Roland Garros. Today, I was just more fresh, and I was ready to battle,” Sabalenka explained.

    As the best result for Sabalenka at the French Open before was the semifinals in 2023, she hopes to make breakthroughs this time, “Everyone wants that beautiful trophy. I am really glad that I have another opportunity, another semifinal to do better than I did last time. I really hope that by the end of the clay season this year, I will be very proud of myself.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: New-look China women’s volleyball team opens VNL campaign in Beijing

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

    A revamped Chinese women’s volleyball team is set to begin its 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) campaign on home soil, as the Beijing leg of the tournament kicks off Wednesday at the National Indoor Stadium.

    At a pre-tournament press conference Tuesday, newly appointed head coach Zhao Yong and team captain Gong Xiangyu expressed both hope and determination ahead of their opening match against Belgium.

    “Playing at home brings both pressure and motivation, but the motivation is greater,” said Zhao, 49, who took over as head coach last month, succeeding Cai Bin. “It has been years since a major international tournament was held in Beijing, and for this new generation of players, it is more of an encouragement.”

    China’s 18-player squad for the Beijing leg features a host of newcomers, with more than half making their national team debut. The roster includes Wu Mengjie, Zhuang Yushan, Tang Xin, and Dong Yuhan as outside hitters; Wang Yuanyuan, Wan Ziyue, Shan Linqian, Chen Houyu, and Wang Aoqian as middle blockers; Gong Xiangyu, Yang Shuming, and Fan Boning as opposites; Zou Jiaqi, Yin Xiaolan, and Zhang Zixuan as setters; and Ni Feifan, Wang Mengjie, and Zheng Xinyi as liberos.

    “All the athletes have shown great commitment and a strong desire to bring honor to the country and the team,” Zhao said. “We hope to grow and improve through tough competition.”

    Gong, 28, now in her 10th year with the national team, said the players are supporting one another as they embrace a new chapter.

    “We are a completely new team. Every chance to play against world-class opponents is a valuable learning opportunity,” she said. “The encouragement among teammates is our greatest strength.”

    China will face Belgium in its opening match. The two teams last met at the 2022 FIVB Women’s World Championship, where China earned a straight-set victory (25-18, 25-18, 27-25). In that match, Belgium’s outside hitter Britt Herbots posted a match-high 21 points.

    “Belgium has a very strong and complete outside hitter,” Gong said. “We are fully focused on this match and hope to give our best performance in front of home fans.”

    Herbots, 25, missed nearly two years of international play due to injury but is now back with the Belgian national team. “Every VNL match is difficult for us,” she said. “I hope to help the younger players enjoy the game and keep improving. I’m very happy to be back, and as an experienced player, I’ll try to help the team with my experience.”

    The five-day Beijing leg features six teams: China, Belgium, Poland, Thailand, Türkiye, and France. All six will be in action Wednesday, with France taking on Türkiye and Thailand facing Poland.

    After the opener against Belgium, China will meet Poland on Thursday, face France on Saturday, and wrap up with Türkiye on Sunday.

    China, a traditional powerhouse in women’s volleyball, has a decorated international history, with three Olympic gold medals (1984, 2004, 2016), two World Championship titles (1982, 1986), and five World Cup titles (1981, 1985, 2003, 2015, 2019).

    At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, China advanced through the group stage undefeated but fell short of the podium following a quarterfinal loss to Türkiye.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Brentford sign goalkeeper Kelleher from Liverpool

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

    Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has left Premier League champions Liverpool to join Premier League rivals Brentford, the south London club confirmed on Tuesday.

    Kelleher has signed a five-year contract with Brentford for an initial fee of around 15 million U.S. dollars and leaves after making 25 Premier League appearances and over 40 appearances in various cup competitions for Liverpool since joining five years ago.

    Liverpool’s goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher looks dejected as Plymouth Argyle scores from a penalty-kick during the FA Cup 4th Round match between Plymouth Argyle FC and Liverpool FC in Plymouth, Britain, on Feb. 9, 2025. (Xinhua)

    The Irishman replaces Mark Flekken, who has left Brentford to sign for Bayer Leverkusen, while Georgian international Giorgi Mamardashvili has moved to Liverpool from Valencia.

    “I don’t think it was very difficult for me to leave. I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a number one and to play every week,” Kelleher told the Brentford website.

    “I heard of some interest a number of weeks ago. Once I knew Brentford was in for me, it was definitely one I was really excited about and wanted to do as quickly as possible,” continued the goalkeeper.

    Brentford Director of Football Phil Giles celebrated the signing: “When Mark Flekken had the opportunity to move to Bayer Leverkusen, we immediately thought about Caoimhin as his replacement.”

    “As well as being a very good goalkeeper, I’ve rarely met a player for whom everybody has such positive words to say about his personality and character. I’m therefore confident he’ll be an excellent addition to the squad,” he added.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chelsea sign Essugo in time for Club World Cup

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

    Chelsea has finalized the signing of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting CP. The 20-year-old joins the newly crowned UEFA Conference League winners for a fee of 18 million pounds (24.3 million U.S. dollars) and has signed a contract through June 2033.

    Essugo, known for his tough tackling, spent last season on loan at La Liga side Las Palmas, where he made 27 appearances and was a bright spot in an otherwise difficult campaign that ended in relegation.

    The Portugal under-21 international made history as the youngest ever player to debut for Sporting’s first team, breaking the record previously held by Luis Figo when he took the field at 16 years and six days old. He also spent the 2023-24 season on loan with Chaves, appearing in 14 matches.

    The deal was initially agreed upon in March but was completed with the reopening of the transfer window ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. Essugo will join Chelsea’s squad for the tournament, which kicks off with a match against Los Angeles Galaxy on June 16.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Kimmich nears 100th cap for Germany

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

    Preparing for his 100th appearance with the German national team this Wednesday against Portugal, Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich is reflecting on his journey in football.

    Ahead of the UEFA Nations League semifinal, the 30-year-old is set to face one of the sport’s all-time greats, Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Joshua Kimmich (L) of Bayern Munich controls the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart in Munich, Germany, May 8, 2022. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

    Kimmich was just eight years old when the Portuguese legend made his international debut in August 2003, and nine when Ronaldo competed in his first major tournament, the 2004 UEFA European Championship.

    “Going into my 100th game is special, but it feels like I’m still far away from what he’s accomplished over the past 20 years,” said Kimmich, a 2020 treble winner with Bayern.

    The German international praised Ronaldo as “someone I watched as a boy, and he’s still competing at a very high level.”

    Ronaldo, 40, has amassed 220 caps and 136 goals for Portugal-figures Kimmich described as “incredible” as he reflected on his own career and the so-called “title-less generation” of German players.

    “We have the chance to win a smaller title with the Nations League,” said Kimmich, with one year remaining before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His only international title so far is Germany’s 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup victory. He emphasized his desire to add a major trophy soon.

    Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann will be without several key players in the semifinal, including Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rüdiger and Kai Havertz. But Kimmich said the Nations League title is meaningful for “us, because we can prove we can beat big nations.”

    He stressed that the tournament has implications beyond 2025. “The World Cup preparation doesn’t start in a few months-it starts now,” Kimmich said, noting that winning a major title remains a constant goal.

    Kimmich, who has played at a world-class level as both a fullback and midfielder-according to German legend Lothar Matthaus-has endured highs and lows in the national team shirt, including early World Cup exits in 2018 and 2022.

    Now, with Nagelsmann’s generational overhaul, Germany is reemerging as a contender. The team is revitalized by young talent, but still light on experience. “There aren’t 15 players who have already won a lot,” Kimmich said.

    For him, facing Ronaldo marks more than just a personal milestone-it’s a symbol of a new chapter. “Everyone’s determination to win some silverware is tangible. Everyone is joining the team trying to prove their class.”

    Kimmich also spoke of a new atmosphere and a stronger winning mentality-qualities Ronaldo has embodied for two decades. The Portuguese forward’s record continues to inspire Kimmich and his teammates to pursue long-overdue international success.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release, fatal crash, Okoia

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Okoia on Monday 26 May.

    He was 76-year-old David Hauparoa Hiroti, of Okoia.

    Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Meets with FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth

    June 03, 2025

    [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate’s Aviation Safety Subcommittee Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with Federal Aviation Administrator nominee Bryan Bedford to discuss how he plans to address the aviation safety crisis if confirmed. During their meeting, Duckworth reiterated her strong opposition toward any further reduction in force at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and toward any effort to weaken the 1,500-hour rule and jeopardize the safety of the flying public in the wake of the deadly DCA midair collision and the spike in close calls across the country, among other things.

    “In the wake of the deadly DCA crash, surge in near misses and air traffic controller shortage, our nation needs a strong leader at FAA who will reject complacency and work vigorously to address this dire aviation safety crisis and protect the flying public,” said Duckworth. “I made clear to Mr. Bedford how critical it is for the next FAA Administrator to safeguard the 1,500-hour rule, as well as how mass staff reductions at FAA would be detrimental to the agency’s ability to improve aviation safety and risk mitigation. I also stressed the urgent need for FAA to take not only immediate, but also long-term action to modernize our air traffic control systems—something I’ve been sounding the alarm on for years—and discussed with Mr. Bedford the importance of FAA continuing enhanced oversight over Boeing. I look forward to hearing more from Mr. Bedford at his confirmation hearing.”

    For years—long before the deadly DCA crash—Duckworth has been sounding the alarm that we must make critical aviation safety investments immediately to prevent all-too-often near-misses from becoming catastrophic tragedies. Last Congress, Duckworth chaired two CST Aviation Subcommittee hearings—one last December and the other a year prior—to address our aviation industry’s chilling surge in near-deadly close calls and underscore the urgent need to improve air traffic control systems to protect the flying public.

    As our nation continues to experience an air traffic controller shortage amid multiple near-misses, midair collisions and communication outages, Duckworth has underscored how critical it is that the FAA does not sacrifice effectiveness in favor of efficiency by lowering its longstanding high standards that new controllers must meet. Two weeks after the horrific DCA aircraft collision that killed 67 passengers and crew, the Trump Administration began firing hundreds of FAA employees. In April, Duckworth sent a letter to FAA Acting Administrator Rocheleau on the reasoning behind these cuts to the workforce.

    Last year, Duckworth helped author the landmark bipartisan FAA reauthorization that was signed into law to extend the FAA’s funding and authorities through Fiscal Year 2028. The reauthorization included several of her provisions to safeguard the 1,500-hour rule, improve consumer safety, expand the aviation workforce and enhance protections for travelers with disabilities.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Former Congress staffer allowed to return to New Caledonia

    By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk

    One of seven people transferred to mainland France almost a year ago, following the May 2024 riots in New Caledonia, has been allowed to return home, a French court has ruled.

    Frédérique Muliava, a former Congress staffer, was part of a group of six who were charged in relation to the riots.

    Under her new judicial requirements, set out by the judge in charge of the case, Muliava, once she returns to New Caledonia, is allowed to return to work, but must not make any contact with other individuals related to her case and not take part in any public demonstration.

    Four days after their arrest in Nouméa in June 2024, Muliava and six others were transferred to mainland France aboard a chartered plane.

    They were charged with criminal-related offences (including being a party or being accomplice to murder attempts and thefts involving the use of weapons) and have since been remanded in several prisons across France pending their trial.

    In January 2025, the whole case was removed from the jurisdiction of New Caledonia-based judges and has since been transferred back to investigating judges in mainland France.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: The chicks are alright: what songbirds can teach us about divorce and moving on

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frigg Janne Daan Speelman, PhD Candidate in Behavioural Ecology, Macquarie University

    Charli Davies, CC BY-NC-ND

    In humans, it’s very common for the traditional family structure of two parents raising children to change abruptly. Usually, this happens when the parents decide to separate.

    Many separated couples are able to navigate this change well to ensure their children are not overly affected. But this isn’t guaranteed. Parental separation can lead to behavioural, developmental and health issues in children. The effect can be long-lasting.

    That’s humans. But many other species have a similar arrangement in choosing a long-term mate to raise offspring. What effect does it have when these couples split up?

    In our new research, we examine what happens after a family split in a tropical bird species known for its long-lasting partnerships. To our surprise, we found the separation had no long term effect on the health of their offspring.

    Family drama on a tropical island

    Most birds form strong partnerships to raise offspring as a couple. Raising baby birds is an intense job. Having two parents at the nest is often essential for the survival of the chicks.

    The Seychelles warbler is no exception. These small songbirds live only on the Seychelles, northeast of Madagascar.

    They often pair for life and defend a territory together. The longest documented partnership is 15 years.

    Still, family life is not always perfect for these warblers. Of all warbler couples, about one in seven (14%) end in a separation.

    In these cases, one of the parents leaves their territory and finds a new mate elsewhere when there is still an egg, young chick or fledgling in their original nest.

    The Seychelles warbler lives on a few islands in the Seychelles. This is the view from Cousin Island, home to a long-studied population of these songbirds.
    Frigg Speelman, CC BY-NC-ND

    How do you know if a bird is stressed?

    For decades, a team of international researchers has studied the population of warblers on Cousin Island nature reserve. The dataset they have gathered includes information about the relationship status of all birds, as well as measures of their wellbeing, lifespan and how many offspring they produce.

    Using this data, we looked at what happened to the offspring of partners who had split up.

    We measured the stress levels of chicks who hatched just before the ending of their parents’ relationship up to the moment they reached adolescence.

    In humans, it’s common to measure stress by looking at the levels of cortisol in saliva and hair. But measuring stress in birds is a little different. To do this, we used three biomarkers which indicate physiological stress experienced by animals.

    The first is telomere length, the protective “caps” on the end of chromosomes which protect DNA against damage. The shorter the telomeres, the higher the stress.

    The second is the percentage of red blood cells in blood, which shows how well a warbler chick can use oxygen. The third is body condition, which indicates a bird’s fat reserves. These three markers let us gauge the stress levels and health of young warblers.

    We also wanted to know whether parental separation would have lifelong consequences for the chicks. To find this out, we compared chicks from separated parents to those with more stable nests and assessed how long they lived and how many offspring they produced.

    Warbler separation doesn’t stress chicks

    What we found was surprising. There was no evidence the separation of parents affected the stress levels of chicks or their long-term survival and breeding success.

    Why might this be?

    One reason is that these birds don’t linger on the past. They move on very quickly.

    When a partnership ends through separation or death, it opens up a vacancy – which can be quickly filled.

    When separation happens, one bird leaves. The remaining partner can find themselves left with offspring to take care of themselves.

    But parenting chicks is only half the story – nesting is also about territory. Cousin is a very small island of just 0.3 square kilometres with over 300 Seychelles warblers living on it.

    That means the space to breed is very limited. As a result, when vacancies arise they’re often filled just hours after separation.

    For the chicks, this means they now have a step-parent who can help raise them almost immediately. This means they don’t face a future with less parental care.

    Family life can be complicated for the Seychelles warbler. Separations leave quickly filled vacancies, where unrelated birds can help raise young.
    Charli Davies, CC BY-NC-ND

    That’s not all. The Seychelles warbler is known for an unusual arrangement in which breeding couples sometimes receive help from other warblers, known as cooperative breeding.

    On Cousin Island, there are more Seychelles warblers than there are breeding vacancies, meaning many adults can’t secure a partner and territory. These adults can join couples in established territories and help raise the offspring. This extra help may offset any reduced parental care after the ending of a partnership, meaning the offspring are still well off.

    What we can learn from this

    Our research shows Seychelles warbler chicks are better able to weather their parents separating than we expected.

    Importantly, this humble bird is just one of a huge group of species who form socially monogamous partnerships where both parents raise the offspring.

    Whether a parental relationship ending affects other species remains to be seen.

    Frigg Janne Daan Speelman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. The chicks are alright: what songbirds can teach us about divorce and moving on – https://theconversation.com/the-chicks-are-alright-what-songbirds-can-teach-us-about-divorce-and-moving-on-256101

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Just the ticket? The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julienne Molineaux, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Auckland University of Technology

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    With accusations flying thick and fast last year about supposed “dysfunction” and a “shambles” at Wellington City Council, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown stepped in and appointed a Crown Observer.

    Announcing the move, Brown said the “financial and behavioural challenges” facing the council represented a problem under the Local Government Act. Part of the issue, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon claimed recently, was that there had been “way too much ideology and party politics”.

    With the Green-endorsed current mayor Tory Whanau withdrawing from the next election, and former Labour cabinet minister Andrew Little announcing his mayoralty bid, it remains to be seen whether those partisan perceptions have diminished.

    But at the other end of the political spectrum, the ACT Party is actively recruiting candidates to stand at the 2025 elections using its branding and policy platform. The ACT website states clear policy positions for prospective candidates to campaign on.

    The Local Government Act, on the other hand, requires elected members to consult with people affected by their decisions and to do so with an open mind. Reinforcing this point, the Office of the Auditor-General says those managing public resources must avoid holding pre-determined positions:

    You are not required to approach every decision as though you have given it no prior thought, or have no existing knowledge or opinion. However, you are required to keep an open mind, and you must be prepared to change or adjust your views if the evidence or arguments warrant it.

    If ACT is successful in building a local government ticket nationally, this tension – and the kind of tensions recently at play in Wellington – could be seen in other councils.

    Benefits of party branding

    Political party affiliations in local government are not actually the norm. In 2019, winning councillors around New Zealand mostly left the affiliation section of their nomination forms blank (60%) or stated they were “independent” (18%).

    Only 3% of winning councillors were affiliated with a registered political party, and 4% with a local grouping or ticket.

    But the picture changes in our three largest councils: Auckland Council, Christchurch City Council and Wellington City Council. No winning councillors in those cities left the affiliation section blank in 2019, 38% ran on a local ticket, and 22% for a political party.

    And there are good reasons for local body candidates to run as party-endorsed or on a local ticket, as former local body politician Shirin Brown outlined in her PhD thesis on Local Boards in Auckland: shared costs, shared resources (such as party volunteers to deliver leaflets), shared expertise and brand recognition for voters.

    Importantly, a candidate with low name recognition can coat-tail on higher profile candidates on the same ticket, or the public profile of the ticket overall. Other research suggests the strategy works: in Auckland, at least, those who stand with a group affiliation are more likely to be elected than those who do not.

    In larger urban areas, with high populations and low levels of representation per capita, visible groupings of local government candidates make sense. Research reveals a major obstacle to voting in local elections is a lack of information about candidates and what they stand for.

    Blurred party lines

    Once elected, though, there are questions about the cohesion of groupings. Shirin Brown found the ad-hoc nature of some local tickets for Auckland’s local boards – formed for strategic election reasons but with little coherence or discipline once elected – sometimes collapsed once in office.

    In Auckland, ward councillors and the mayor have run with group branding, but there is little evidence of whipping along party, ticket or broad ideological lines.

    As a councillor for the Manukau ward (2016-2022), the late Efeso Collins stood for election as a Labour Party candidate, but he voted against some initiatives of the Mayor Phil Goff, a former leader of the Labour Party.

    Communities and Residents (C&R) councillors have mostly been aligned with the National Party, but have also included ACT and unaffiliated centre-right candidates.

    While they often voted against Goff, and earlier against Labour Party member Len Brown (mayor from 2010-2016), it wasn’t always as a uniform block. Indeed, Brown’s initiatives were simultaneously opposed by Cathy Casey (City Vision) on the left and Cameron Brewer (C&R) on the right.

    Keeping an open mind

    As this year’s local elections approach, the Crown Observer for Wellington City Council, Lindsay McKenzie, has written candidate guidelines about political affiliations and their legal obligations to avoid predetermined positions.

    These cover the promises they make on the campaign trail as well as how they act once elected. They address the tension between the democratic act of signalling your values and policy positions to voters, and the requirement under the Local Government Act to make decisions based on local concerns rather than political affiliation.

    As McKenzie points out, having an open mind is not just an issue for party members. It also applies to those who stand as independents and adhere rigidly to policy positions they campaigned on.

    Irrespective of their affiliation, candidates in the upcoming local elections have a tightrope to walk – between declaring their values and policy positions, and being receptive to new information and perspectives once elected.

    Voters need to accept elected members may have access to information that was not available when they were campaigning. And the political media needs to give some leeway to councillors and mayors who change their positions.

    Julienne Molineaux does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Just the ticket? The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties – https://theconversation.com/just-the-ticket-the-problem-with-local-body-candidates-aligning-with-national-political-parties-257887

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ‘Not available in your region’: what is a VPN and how can I use one safely?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meena Jha, Head Technology and Pedagogy Cluster CML-NET, CQUniversity Australia

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    “This video is not available in your location”. It’s a message familiar to many people trying to watch global content online. But beneath this frustration lies a deeper question – how do we navigate digital borders safely and ethically?

    As our digital lives expand, so too does our desire for access. Maybe you want to see the latest streaming shows before they arrive in your country. Maybe you’re a sports fan wanting to watch live broadcasts of international events. Or perhaps you need to log into your company’s secure intranet while at home or overseas.

    Enter the virtual private network (VPN) – a technology that’s become as essential as antivirus software for many. With many commercial and free VPN providers on the market, interest in these services has grown in recent years.

    How does a VPN work?

    A VPN is like a secure tunnel between your device and the internet. When you use a VPN, your internal traffic is scrambled into unreadable data and routed through a remote server, which also masks your real IP address.

    Think of it like this: instead of sending a postcard with your return address, you send it in an envelope to a trusted friend overseas who mails it on your behalf. To anyone looking at the envelope, it looks like the message came from your friend and not you.

    This technique shields your identity, protects your data from snoopers, and tricks websites into thinking you are browsing from another location.

    While often marketed as tools for online privacy, VPNs have grown popular for another reason: access.

    Many people use VPNs to access geo-blocked content, secure their internet activity, work remotely – especially when handling sensitive data – and protect against online tracking and targeted advertising.



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    VPNs are legal, if a bit grey

    VPN services are offered by dozens of providers globally. Companies such as NordVPN, ProtonVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark offer paid subscriptions with strong security guarantees. Free VPNs also exist but come with caveats (more on this in a moment).

    In most countries, including Australia, using a VPN is completely legal.

    However, what makes it murky is what one might use it for. While using a VPN is legal, engaging in illegal activities while using one remains prohibited.

    Streaming services like Netflix or Disney+ license content by region. Using a VPN to access a foreign catalogue may violate their terms of service and potentially be grounds for account suspension.

    Australian law does not criminalise accessing geo-blocked content via VPN, but the copyright act does prohibit circumventing “technological protection measures” in certain cases.

    The grey area lies in enforcement. Technically, copyright law does ban getting around certain protections. However, the latest advice does not mention any cases where regular users have been taken to court for this kind of behaviour.

    So far, enforcement has mostly targeted websites and platforms that host or enable large-scale copyright infringement; not everyday viewers who want to watch a show a bit early.

    Beware of ‘free’ VPNs

    Not all VPNs are created equal. While premium services invest in strong encryption and privacy protections, free VPNs often make money by collecting user data – the very thing you may be trying to avoid.

    Risks of unsafe VPNs include data leaks, injection of ads or trackers into your browsing, and malware and spyware, especially in free mobile apps that claim to provide a VPN service.

    Using a poorly designed or dishonest VPN is like hiring a bodyguard who sells your location. It might give the impression of safety, but you may actually be more vulnerable than before.

    Okay, so how do I choose a VPN?

    With so many VPNs available, both free and paid, it can be hard to know which one to trust. If you are considering a VPN, here are five things to look for.

    No-log policy. A trustworthy VPN should have a strict no-log policy, meaning it does not store any records of your internet activity, connection time or IP address. This ensures even if the VPN provider is hacked, subpoenaed or pressured by a government, they have nothing to hand over.

    Strong encryption standards. Encryption is what makes your data unreadable to anyone snooping on your connection, such as hackers on public WiFi or your internet provider. A somewhat technical thing to look out for is AES 256-bit encryption – it’s extremely secure and is used by banks and governments.

    Independent audits. Reliable VPN services voluntarily undergo third-party audits to verify their privacy claims and the security of their infrastructure.

    Kill switch. A kill switch is a critical safety feature that automatically blocks internet traffic if the VPN connection drops. This prevents your real IP address and data from being exposed, even momentarily.

    Jurisdiction. VPNs are subject to the laws of the country they are based in. The countries in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand) may legally compel providers to hand over user data. If a VPN service has a strict no-log policy and does not collect information about what you do online, then even under legal pressure, there is nothing to hand over. So, you are safe.

    In an era of growing surveillance, cybercrime and corporate data collection, VPNs are essential tools for reclaiming your online privacy and data.

    But like any tool, the effectiveness (and ethics) of VPNs depend on how you use them. Next time you fire up your VPN, ask yourself – am I just dodging a digital border, or actively protecting my online freedom?

    Meena Jha does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. ‘Not available in your region’: what is a VPN and how can I use one safely? – https://theconversation.com/not-available-in-your-region-what-is-a-vpn-and-how-can-i-use-one-safely-256559

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  • Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

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    MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Army Demonstrates Multi-Modal Mobility of HIMARS in Support of Salaknib 25
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    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Surprise kiwi encounter rewards safe driver
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    MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier meets Japanese business delegation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with a delegation led by Yohei Kono, president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade (JAPIT), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, June 3 — Chinese Premier […]

  • South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Video: Cuban Labor Export Program
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    MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko awarded the winners of the international IT Olympiad
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    MIL-OSI Security: FBI’s Fugitive Task Force Returns Man Who Was Extradited From Mexico for 2013 Murder
    Source: US FBI A Mexican man wanted for a 2013 murder in Los Angeles was returned to the United States from Mexico over the weekend by members of the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force. The man, Luis Alberto Gutierrez Tejeda, 33, a Mexican national whose most recent U.S. address was in Sylmar, was arrested last year […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 3rd, 2025

    Heinrich, Rounds Urge Agriculture Secretary to Prepare for HPAI Outbreaks in Cattle
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    MIL-OSI USA: June 3rd, 2025

    Heinrich, Luján Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget
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    MIL-Evening Report: In the trade wars, there are lessons for the US from Brexit. Australia and our trading partners should take note
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    MIL-OSI USA: South Texas stash house discovered by ICE Rio Grande Valley leads to the arrest of 16 illegal aliens
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    MIL-OSI USA: 15,000 Attend Congresswoman Stansbury Town Halls Across New Mexico
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    MIL-OSI Economics: Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off June 8
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  • India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Europe: Latest news – Meeting of 4 June 2025 – Delegation for relations with India
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    MIL-OSI USA: Smith, Feenstra Urge USTR to Improve Market Access for U.S. Agricultural Products in India
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    Indian astronaut to conduct groundbreaking space research on Axiom-4 Mission
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    MIL-OSI Security: Illegal immigrant gets 12 years in prison for his part in India-based fraud targeting elderly victims across the Midwest
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    Election Commission of India introduces tech-driven voter turnout reporting system
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    India to build first-ever Polar Research Vessel as GRSE signs MoU with Norway’s Kongsberg
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    Egypt: Indian delegation meets Arab League chief, stresses unified stance against terrorism
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    India’s cultural revival: a journey of pride and progress over 11 years
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    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and India hold high level dialogue in Delhi
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    India urges deeper BRICS cooperation for building future-ready digital ecosystem
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    Indian companies post satisfactory Q4 results despite global challenges: Bank of Baroda Report
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    After month-long exposition in Vietnam, holy Buddha relics return to India
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    Top UK leaders back India’s zero tolerance policy against terrorism
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday held high-level engagements in London with UK ministers, lawmakers, leaders, think tanks, and India friendship groups, highlighting Operation Sindoor as a significant shift in the country’s counter-terrorism approach. The delegation received wide-ranging […]

    Sanjay Jha-led delegation conveys India’s stance on terrorism to Malaysian political leaders, think-tanks
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha held high-level discussions with key Malaysian political leaders and think tanks in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, as part of India’s diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor. The nine-member delegation arrived in Malaysia on […]

    Kanimozhi-led delegation concludes Spain visit, reaffirming India’s stand against terrorism
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi successfully concluded its visit to Spain in the early hours of Tuesday, conveying India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism. “The visit of All-Party Parliamentary Delegation to Spain was successful in effectively conveying India’s zero-tolerance approach to […]

  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China firmly opposes the EU’s protectionist move to limit Chinese medical device firms from participating in major EU public procurement tenders, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday. The statement came in response to the EU member states’ decision to block Chinese companies from participating in public […]

    MIL-OSI China: Dragon boat races spark rise in tourism spending during ancient Chinese festival
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Villagers compete during a dragon boat race at Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on May 31, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] In the watery maze of Diejiao Village in Foshan, south China’s Guangdong Province, dragon boat teams race through S-curves, L-bends and tight C-turns […]

    MIL-OSI China: Lee Jae-myung elected S. Korea’s president
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Lee Jae-myung of South Korea’s majority liberal Democratic Party was elected president, the ongoing vote count by the National Election Commission showed on Wednesday. With 94.4 percent of the votes counted after midnight, Lee won 48.8 percent and his major rival Kim Moon-soo of the conservative […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier meets Japanese business delegation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with a delegation led by Yohei Kono, president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade (JAPIT), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, June 3 — Chinese Premier […]

    MIL-OSI China: China unveils new regulations on government data sharing
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 — China on Tuesday unveiled a document to further regulate the sharing of government data to enhance the country’s digital governance capabilities and the effectiveness of public services. Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to promulgate the new regulations, which […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Meets US Ambassador to China, Expresses Hopes US Diplomat Will Promote Healthy, Stable and Sustainable Bilateral Relations /more/
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday welcomed David Perdue as the U.S. ambassador to China and expressed hope that he will […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the US Ambassador to China and called on him to promote the healthy, stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xinhua | 03. 06. 2025 Key words: China-USA Source: Xinhua Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the US Ambassador to China and called on him to […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Special Report: Silkworms Weave New Ties of Cooperation Between China and Azerbaijan under Belt and Road Initiative
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BAKU, June 3 (Xinhua) — In the small town of Gakh, 350 km northwest of Baku, Chief Engineer Manet Suleymanli was inspecting a mulberry plantation at the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China introduces special visa for 10 ASEAN countries and East Timor as an observer of the association
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) — China has introduced the “Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) visa” for 10 ASEAN countries and East Timor as an observer state, […]

    MIL-OSI China: China expands pediatric care in Traditional Chinese Medicine hospitals
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 — Over 95 percent of China’s top-tier public Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) hospitals have established pediatric departments as part of efforts to enhance healthcare services for children, authorities said Tuesday. At a press conference held by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, […]

    MIL-OSI China: China accelerates push for high-quality power connectivity
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 — China is making continuous efforts to enhance electricity access in order to meet the growing demand for high-quality power services and support the country’s economic and social development. A guideline issued by the National Development and Reform Commission as well as the […]

    MIL-OSI China: Tianjin boosts high-quality development through urban area renewal
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Tianjin boosts high-quality development through urban area renewal Updated: June 3, 2025 21:08 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on May 29, 2025 shows the construction site of an urban renewal project at Nanmenwai Street business district in north China’s Tianjin. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo […]

    MIL-OSI China: China launches NEV promotional campaigns in rural regions
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 — China is seeking to boost the consumption of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the country’s rural regions with accelerated efforts to improve the supporting environment for their use. According to a circular issued by five government departments on Tuesday, including the Ministry […]

    MIL-OSI China: China’s domestic trips rise 5.7% during annual Duanwu holiday
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News An aerial drone photo taken on May 31, 2025 shows teams playing a dragon boat-based tug-of-war at Xujiachong bay in Zigui County, central China’s Hubei Province, on May 31, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s tourism sector saw steady growth during the 2025 Duanwu Festival holiday, with domestic trips […]

    MIL-OSI China: China rolls out ‘ASEAN visa’ for 10 ASEAN countries, ASEAN observer Timor-Leste
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China has launched an “ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Visa” for the 10 ASEAN countries and ASEAN observer Timor-Leste, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press briefing on Tuesday. According to Lin, China will issue the corresponding category of “ASEAN Visa” […]

    MIL-OSI China: China calls for strengthening financial cooperation among SCO members
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Tuesday called for strengthening financial cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to give strong impetus to the development of regional countries. Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China has issued a stern warning over the US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines hyping up the so-called “China threat”
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) — China has expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines hyping up the so-called “China […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: WFP in Jordan to provide school meals to 30,000 students in camps starting September, with China’s support
    Source: World Food Programme JORDAN—The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to support the National School Feeding Programme in Jordan by providing healthy school meals for 30,000 students in the Zaatari and Azraq refugee camps. The contribution will enable WFP to distribute […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Over 650 million inter-regional passenger trips made during three-day weekend of China’s Dragon Boat Festival
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) — China recorded a total of 653.7 million inter-regional passenger trips during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, official data released by the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China, Egypt sign agreement to operate CBD in Egypt’s new administrative capital
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CAIRO, June 3 (Xinhua) — Egypt’s New Urban Communities Authority and a Chinese-Egyptian joint venture have signed an agreement on the comprehensive operation and maintenance of the […]

  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Canada: Adam Scott to the Canadian Telecom Summit
    Source: Government of Canada News Toronto, OntarioJune 3, 2025 Adam Scott, Vice-Chairperson, TelecommunicationsCanadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Check against delivery Thank you for the invitation to speak today and for that warm welcome. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Reserve Bank predicts more job losses
    Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement predicts a sluggish economy with higher inflation and more job losses. “Just days after Nicola Willis slashed women’s pay in order to deliver her so-called ‘Growth Budget’, growth is now predicted to slow,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. “The Reserve Bank […]

    MIL-OSI China: Dragon boat races spark rise in tourism spending during ancient Chinese festival
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Villagers compete during a dragon boat race at Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on May 31, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] In the watery maze of Diejiao Village in Foshan, south China’s Guangdong Province, dragon boat teams race through S-curves, L-bends and tight C-turns […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Kickstarting economic transformation
    Source: Scottish Government £24 million to realise Kishorn Port potential. A multi-million pound investment is being made in one of Scotland’s most strategically important ports. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will invest up to £24 million at Kishorn Port in the west Highlands to enhance its capacity and capabilities, with an expanded dry dock and land […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength. Russian authorities have acknowledged damage from the June 1 attacks — an […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025 The UK is ramping up […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Reed Smacks Down Trump’s Efforts to Cut Education Funding by Over 15 Percent
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WATCH: During key Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Sen. Reed takes on Trump’s Education Secretary Linda McMahon, bluntly stating: “You are shrinking educational opportunity in the United States for a whole generation and also shrinking our ability to compete internationally and globally.” WASHINGTON, DC – […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Construction Sector – Construction cost growth flatlines as industry slowdown persists
    Source: Quotable Value The latest figures from QV CostBuilder show construction costs overall have barely risen in the second quarter of 2025, amidst an ongoing downturn for the industry.  The average cost of building a standard one- or two-storey 150/230m² home in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin or Palmerston North has rose just 0.1% in the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Banking – ASB Business Survey: The impact of Trump’s tariffs, according to Kiwi businesses
    Source: ASB Research released today by ASB, supported by Talbot Mills Research, shows Kiwi businesses see US tariffs as more impactful than Covid-19 or the Global Financial Crisis.  More than 300 business leaders, including CEOs and founders, contributed to the study, giving their insights on President Trump’s recently announced trade policies.   Two-thirds (67%) of […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: Meeting of Finance Ministers and Heads of Central Banks of SCO Countries Held
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Central Bank of Russia – A meeting of finance ministers and heads of central banks of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries was held in Beijing. The Bank of Russia was represented by Gulnara Khaidarshina, Director of the Department for Cooperation with International Organizations. The parties exchanged views on the […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Increases Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
    Source: US Whitehouse COUNTERING TRADE PRACTICES THAT UNDERMINE NATIONAL SECURITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation to increase the tariff to 50% on steel and aluminum. President Trump is taking action to protect America’s critical steel and aluminum industries, which have been harmed by unfair trade practices and global excess capacity. President Trump […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Welch’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Advances in the Agriculture Committee
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today celebrated the advancement of his bipartisan, bicameral Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation to support America’s students and dairy farmers. This bipartisan […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Chagos islands: how Mauritius can turn a diplomatic triumph into real economic growth
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Dev K (Roshan) Boojihawon, Associate professor of Strategy and International Business, University of Birmingham The decades-long Chagos islands dispute has finally entered a new chapter. The UK officially agreed to return the sovereignty of the archipelago to Mauritius. The Indian Ocean islands are strategically situated near key […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 3rd, 2025

    Heinrich, Luján Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Heinrich and Luján: “Trump’s budget is an attack on New Mexicans” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following […]

    MIL-Evening Report: In the trade wars, there are lessons for the US from Brexit. Australia and our trading partners should take note
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Draper, Professor, and Executive Director: Institute for International Trade, and Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Trade and Environment, University of Adelaide General_4530/Getty While the Trump administration’s on-again, off-again trade wars wreak havoc on the business plans of the world’s exporters, the risks to the […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: Greenpeace USA’s “Dirty Dems” called out in Capitol Rotunda 
    Source: Greenpeace Statement – SACRAMENTO, CA (June 3, 2025)—Today, as legislators are in session moving bills toward key legislative deadlines, Greenpeace USA activists deployed banners in the Capitol Rotunda naming nine Democrats who take large sums of money from the oil and gas industry and receive failing grades on progressive issues. Activists also took to […]

    MIL-OSI: Nasdaq Reports May 2025 Volumes
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for May 2025 on its Investor Relations website. A data sheet showing this information can be found at: http://ir.nasdaq.com/financials/volume-statistics. About Nasdaq Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, […]

    MIL-OSI: Gevo Promotes Lindsay Fitzgerald to Chief Advocacy and Communications Officer
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today the promotion of Lindsay Fitzgerald to Chief Advocacy and Communications Officer, effective immediately. In this expanded leadership role, Ms. Fitzgerald will focus on advancing Gevo’s mission to strengthen American energy and food security by unlocking the full value […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Is the 2040 intermediate climate target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90 % legally and economically feasible? – E-001551/2025(ASW)
    Source: European Parliament EU climate policies have been highly effective, with EU net territorial emissions meeting the 2020 target already in 2019 ahead of 2020 and being 37% below 1990 levels in 2023[1]. Consumption-based emissions can be beyond the EU legislator’s jurisdiction. Still, this footprint as estimated by the Directorate-General for Statistics (ESTAT) declined by 14% […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Celebrating Pride in every LGBTQIA+ story
    Source: Microsoft Headline: Celebrating Pride in every LGBTQIA+ story Animated Story Nurturing Inner Peace When Ethan started at Microsoft, he prioritized money over his wellbeing. Twelve years later, the senior customer success manager and ERG storytelling host knows that the only way to truly take care of others is to first take care of yourself. Discover his story of gratitude […]

  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: MENG INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Grace Meng (6th District of New York) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced that she reintroduced her Menstrual Equity for All Act, a bold, whole-of-government approach to eradicating period poverty and improving access to menstrual products. Menstruation is a natural part of life […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Adam Scott to the Canadian Telecom Summit
    Source: Government of Canada News Toronto, OntarioJune 3, 2025 Adam Scott, Vice-Chairperson, TelecommunicationsCanadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Check against delivery Thank you for the invitation to speak today and for that warm welcome. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Supporting Service Members, Veterans, and Military Connected Coloradans and Families
    Source: US State of Colorado DENVER – Today, Governor Polis bills into law to support members of the military, veterans, and military connected families.  Governor Polis signed the following bills into law:  SB25-279 – Colorado Code of Military Justice Updates, sponsored by Senators Matt Ball Byron Pelton, and Representatives Monica Duran and Andrew Hartsook SB25-282 […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Reserve Bank predicts more job losses
    Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement predicts a sluggish economy with higher inflation and more job losses. “Just days after Nicola Willis slashed women’s pay in order to deliver her so-called ‘Growth Budget’, growth is now predicted to slow,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. “The Reserve Bank […]

    MIL-OSI China: China slams EU’s protectionist move targeting Chinese medical device firms
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China firmly opposes the EU’s protectionist move to limit Chinese medical device firms from participating in major EU public procurement tenders, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday. The statement came in response to the EU member states’ decision to block Chinese companies from participating in public […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Supports Legislation to Combat SBA Loan Fraud
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the 7(a)Loan Agent Oversight Act, which would require the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide annual reports to Congress on loan agents, which serve as intermediaries, […]

    MIL-OSI: Plantro Ltd. Announces Completion of its Tender Offer for Shares of Information Services Corporation
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ST. HELIER, Jersey, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plantro Ltd. (“Plantro”) today announced the completion of its all-cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to acquire class A limited voting shares (“Class A Shares”) in the capital of Information Services Corporation (TSX: ISC) (“ISC” or the “Company”) at a price of $30 […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Public Servants Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
    Source: United States Small Business Administration Click Here to View the Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release Angelo Stephen, 33, a former Federal Bureau of Prisons Correctional Officer, and George Arestuche, 47, a former Miami-Dade County Aviation Department employee, were sentenced in separate cases after pleading guilty to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs. Angelo […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: Meet the Next Chapter of Ultra
    Source: Samsung For years, Samsung has listened to users asking for bigger screens, better cameras and new ways to connect and create. The demand is clear — an Ultra-experience that goes beyond a simple list of upgraded features in a smaller and more portable form factor. That’s why Galaxy’s next chapter is to provide an […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength. Russian authorities have acknowledged damage from the June 1 attacks — an […]

    MIL-OSI: Acceleware Announces Board Appointments
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acceleware® Ltd. (“Acceleware” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: AXE), a leading innovator of transformative technologies using radio frequency (RF) technology targeting industrial process heat in the critical minerals and enhanced oil production industries, announces the strategic appointment of two seasoned energy executives to the Board […]

    MIL-OSI: Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces Its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios as of May 31, 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) today provided a summary unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and announced its net asset value and asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) as of May 31, 2025. […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025 The UK is ramping up […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Carbajal-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Expand Aerial Firefighting Fleet Passes House
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24) U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following House passage of the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act. Earlier this year, Carbajal joined Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Jake Ellzey (R-TX-06), and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) in introducing this legislation to improve our nation’s aerial firefighting […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman McGarvey’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act Passes Unanimously in the House of Representatives
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan McGarvey (Kentucky-03) June 03, 2025 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 passed unanimously in the House of Representatives. Congressman McGarvey, who serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the legislation in February alongside Congressman Pete Stauber […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Banking – ASB drops mortgage rates for the seventh time this year
    Source: ASB ASB has today reduced several of its fixed home lending rates by up to 20 basis points, marking the bank’s seventh fixed rate mortgage drop in 2025. ASB has also lowered some of its term deposit rates by between 5 and 20 basis points. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Banking – ASB Business Survey: The impact of Trump’s tariffs, according to Kiwi businesses
    Source: ASB Research released today by ASB, supported by Talbot Mills Research, shows Kiwi businesses see US tariffs as more impactful than Covid-19 or the Global Financial Crisis.  More than 300 business leaders, including CEOs and founders, contributed to the study, giving their insights on President Trump’s recently announced trade policies.   Two-thirds (67%) of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Texas Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by May Storms
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Texas small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the severe storm and straight‑line winds occurring May 8. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a request […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: The government has taken special control of key projects to replace foreign software
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The government has defined a list of key projects to replace foreign software with domestic analogues. These projects will be under special control. This was discussed at a meeting of Deputy Prime Minister – […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: Meeting of Finance Ministers and Heads of Central Banks of SCO Countries Held
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Central Bank of Russia – A meeting of finance ministers and heads of central banks of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries was held in Beijing. The Bank of Russia was represented by Gulnara Khaidarshina, Director of the Department for Cooperation with International Organizations. The parties exchanged views on the […]

  • Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Security: Secretary of Defense Visits Sembawang Naval Installation, May 30, 2025 [Image 3 of 3]
    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) Issued by: on SINGAPORE (May 30, 2025) Yeoman 2nd Class Ayana Blake, center, assigned to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after physical fitness training aboard the foc’sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Supporting Service Members, Veterans, and Military Connected Coloradans and Families
    Source: US State of Colorado DENVER – Today, Governor Polis bills into law to support members of the military, veterans, and military connected families.  Governor Polis signed the following bills into law:  SB25-279 – Colorado Code of Military Justice Updates, sponsored by Senators Matt Ball Byron Pelton, and Representatives Monica Duran and Andrew Hartsook SB25-282 […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength. Russian authorities have acknowledged damage from the June 1 attacks — an […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025 The UK is ramping up […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger Applauds Senate Passage of the ACES Act
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Senate unanimously passed Congressman August Pfluger’s (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act, seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates after it passed through the U.S. House of Representatives last month. “I am thrilled that the Senate acted with […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pelosi Statement on the Reported Navy Decision to Rename USNS Harvey Milk
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the reported decision by the Trump Administration to rename the USNS Harvey Milk and other Navy ships in the John Lewis-class: “Harvey Milk proudly served as a Lieutenant […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Carbajal-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Expand Aerial Firefighting Fleet Passes House
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24) U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following House passage of the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act. Earlier this year, Carbajal joined Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Jake Ellzey (R-TX-06), and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) in introducing this legislation to improve our nation’s aerial firefighting […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VETERANS, EXPERTS SHARE HOW HARMFUL REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE TO VETERANS CARE
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) “As Ranking Member on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, I hear heartbreaking stories of our veterans being fired or denied and delayed from receiving their hard-earned benefits and services,” said Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). “Trump and Republicans are breaking […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Ricketts Lead Bipartisan Senate Delegation to Shangri-La Dialogue to Reaffirm U.S. Iron-Clad Commitment to Indo-Pacific Partners & Allies
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth May 29, 2025 [SINGAPORE] – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of both the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)—and U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Even if Putin and Zelenskyy do go face-to-face, don’t expect wonders − their one meeting in 2019 ended in failure
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Anna Batta, Associate Professor of International Security Studies, Air University Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrive at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2019. Ian Langsdon/Pool Photo via AP Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met for a second time in Istanbul in a […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 3rd, 2025

    Heinrich, Luján Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Heinrich and Luján: “Trump’s budget is an attack on New Mexicans” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Sherrill Announces 2025 NJ-11 Appointments to U.S. Service Academies
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Livingston, N.J. –  Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced the 24 students from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District appointed to the U.S. Service Academies and attending the Service Academy Preparatory Schools and Preparatory Programs. These students will begin their education and service careers this year at […]

    MIL-OSI Video: All American Week 2025 at Fort Bragg!
    Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— Check out paratroopers from across the 82nd Airborne Division as they showcase their strength and skills in an exciting combative tournament. This annual event pays tribute to our brave veterans and their remarkable legacy. For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov ————— Keep up […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Applauds Passage of Aerial Firefighter Legislation
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse Applauds Passage of Aerial Firefighter Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement upon unanimous passage of S.160, the Aerial Firefighter Enhancement Act of 2025 that strengthens aerial wildfire suppression efforts by utilizing excess military aircraft […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
    Source: US State of Alaska Governor WHEREAS, on June 3, 1942, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, World War II arrived in Alaska when Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese aircraft – the first aerial attack by an enemy on the continental United States; and WHEREAS, the Japanese pilots expected […]

    MIL-OSI USA: IAM Western Territory Marches for Veterans on Memorial Day
    Source: US GOIAM Union The IAM Western Territory, including General Vice President Robert “Bobby” Martinez, the IAM Veterans Services Department, IAM District W24, Local 1005, Local 203, Local 2006, Local 63, and Local W130 participated in a “ruck march” to support local veterans on Memorial Day. The march was organized by Do Good Multnomah, a […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Military Times: Warren presses Hegseth about fluoridation’s impact on readiness
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren May 23, 2025 Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has sent a letter pressing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers about how potentially ending fluoride use in drinking water, as recently championed by the Trump administration’s health care chief, could undermine military readiness. Warren’s Thursday […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Exemption of defence spending from EU fiscal rules – E-000034/2025(ASW)
    Source: European Parliament EU integration was built on a shared aspiration for lasting peace in Europe. Given the deterioration of the security situation, the determination to maintain peace has prompted the Commission, together with the High Representative/Vice-President, to elaborate the White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030[1], which aims to deter any temptation of military […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman David Scott Files Legislation Transforming Abandoned Sites into U.S. Space-Industry Manufacturing Hubs
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13) WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), a senior member of the House Financial Services and House Agriculture Committees, filed legislation to stimulate the creation of jobs in the domestic U.S. space manufacturing sector. The Rural American Vitalization in Extraterrestrial Space (RAVES) Reporting […]

    MIL-OSI: LIS Technologies Inc. Bolsters its Technical Team with the addition of Prominent Researcher and Engineer Lukasz Urbanski, Ph.D., to Lead its Stable Isotope Laser Program
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Oak Ridge, Tennessee, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LIS Technologies Inc. (“LIST” or “the Company”), a proprietary developer of advanced laser technology and the only USA-origin and patented laser uranium enrichment company, today announced that it has engaged Lukasz Urbanski as the Director of its Stable Isotope Laser Program. Dr. Lukasz Urbanski […]

  • Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Trump Administration Adds Two DOE Lithium Processing Projects to Federal Permitting Dashboard
    Source: US Department of Energy ICYMI— The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced increased transparency and accountability for the federal permitting of two Department of Energy (DOE) lithium processing projects, advancing President Trump’s commitment to bolster domestic production of minerals and support American jobs. The projects — Kings Mountain and Liberty Owl — […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength. Russian authorities have acknowledged damage from the June 1 attacks — an […]

    MIL-OSI: Acceleware Announces Board Appointments
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acceleware® Ltd. (“Acceleware” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: AXE), a leading innovator of transformative technologies using radio frequency (RF) technology targeting industrial process heat in the critical minerals and enhanced oil production industries, announces the strategic appointment of two seasoned energy executives to the Board […]

    MIL-OSI: Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces Its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios as of May 31, 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) today provided a summary unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and announced its net asset value and asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) as of May 31, 2025. […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector – Meridian appoints new General Manager
    Source: Meridian Energy 4 June 2025 – Meridian Energy has appointed Rory Blundell to the newly created role of General Manager, Strategy and Portfolio. Rory is currently Meridian’s Group Strategy Manager and starts his new position with immediate effect. Rory brings over 20 years of New Zealand electricity sector experience to his new role, having previously […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ – The sale of a top-rated power company signals a shrinking market
    Source: Consumer NZ Flick Electric has been rated New Zealand’s top power company in Consumer NZ’s latest energy retailer survey — coinciding with its sale to gentailer, Meridian. Flick Electric has been named New Zealand’s top-rated power company in Consumer NZ’s latest energy retailer survey – but the win comes with an unexpected twist.   […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Update 1: Alberta wildfire update (June 3, 3 p.m.)
    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Following a week of extreme wildfire behavior that included multiple fires and evacuations, Alberta is now seeing slightly improved conditions. Cooler conditions and high humidity are aiding firefighters. Alberta resources are bolstered by the addition of imported firefighters from across Canada and the northwestern United States. Current situation […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Welch’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Advances in the Agriculture Committee
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today celebrated the advancement of his bipartisan, bicameral Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation to support America’s students and dairy farmers. This bipartisan […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Helping More Students Earn Their Degree
    Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of SUNY ASAP|ACE, the nation’s leading evidence-based retention and completion model, from 4,270 students at 25 SUNY campuses in Fall 2024 to 7,050 students at 34 SUNY campuses in Fall 2025. Nine SUNY campuses will join ASAP|ACE this school year, and 14 […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 3rd, 2025

    Heinrich, Luján Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Heinrich and Luján: “Trump’s budget is an attack on New Mexicans” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following […]

    MIL-OSI: Epsilon Energy Ltd. Announces Quarterly Dividend
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Epsilon Energy Ltd. (“Epsilon” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EPSN) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock (annualized $0.25/sh) to the stock holders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2025, payable […]

    MIL-OSI: Gevo Promotes Lindsay Fitzgerald to Chief Advocacy and Communications Officer
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today the promotion of Lindsay Fitzgerald to Chief Advocacy and Communications Officer, effective immediately. In this expanded leadership role, Ms. Fitzgerald will focus on advancing Gevo’s mission to strengthen American energy and food security by unlocking the full value […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Update 294 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi was in Ukraine today as part of the ongoing efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help prevent a nuclear accident during the military conflict, with the wail of air raid sirens forcing one of his meetings to be held in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Beneath the Surface: Why Bri Friedman Embraces Failure
    Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory An Engineer Looks Back on High School Science Fairs, African Drone Flights, and Marine Energy Innovations That Shape the Future Bri Friedman is looking forward to learning from failure. This National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) engineer is working with the laboratory’s marine energy team to develop a device called […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Supreme Court changes the game on federal environmental reviews
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By J.B. Ruhl, Professor of Law, Director, Program on Law and Innovation, and Co-director, Energy, Environment and Land Use Program, Vanderbilt University A pumpjack in eastern Utah extracts oil from underground. AP Photo/Rick Bowmer Getting federal approval for permits to build bridges, wind farms, highways and other major infrastructure […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Why the federal government must act cautiously on fast-tracking project approvals
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Mark Winfield, Professor, Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada The acceleration of federal approvals for “nation-building projects” was the major theme of this week’s first ministers meeting in Saskatoon. A rush to streamline approvals for resource development and infrastructure projects has been central to the Canadian response […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: Air pollution kills 42,000 South Africans in one year. Big polluters must be held accountable
    Source: Greenpeace Statement – SOUTH AFRICA, 3 June 2025 – A new report released today by Greenpeace Africa and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals a devastating and avoidable public health crisis. In 2023 alone, 42,000 South Africans lost their lives due to exposure to fine particle pollution (PM2.5), including […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: Egypt’s renewable power capacity to reach 31.6GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData
    Source: GlobalData Egypt’s renewable power capacity to reach 31.6GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData Posted in Power Egypt is endeavoring to augment the proportion of renewable energy within its electricity mix to 42% by the year 2035. The nation is actively expanding its capacity through the implementation of large-scale solar and wind energy initiatives. Against this […]

    MIL-OSI: CBAK Energy Secures $3 Million Follow-up Order from Livguard, Strengthening Strategic Partnership in India
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DALIAN, China, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) (“CBAK Energy,” or the “Company”), a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, today announced the receipt of a significant follow-up order from Livguard, a prominent Indian energy storage solutions provider. Valued at approximately USD […]

    MIL-OSI: Canada Energy Partners Extends Private Placement
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Energy Partners Inc. (NEX: CE.H) (the “Company”) announces that the TSX-Venture Exchange has approved an extension of its non-brokered private placement until June 26/2025. Please see the original news release announcing the private placement issued on April 11/2025 for more information. On […]

  • Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Security: Owner of Santee Trucking Company Charged in $2 Million Credit Card Scheme
    Source: Office of United States Attorneys SAN DIEGO – Hasan Korkmaz, the owner and operator of San Diego Logistics Group Inc., a Santee trucking company, was arraigned in federal court today on an 18-count indictment charging him with bank fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI Security: Owner of Santee Trucking Company Charged in $2 Million Credit Card Scheme
    Source: Office of United States Attorneys SAN DIEGO – Hasan Korkmaz, the owner and operator of San Diego Logistics Group Inc., a Santee trucking company, was arraigned in federal court today on an 18-count indictment charging him with bank fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Kicks off with urban rescue training in Virac, Philippines, June 2, 2025 [Image 6 of 9]
    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) Issued by: on VIRAC, Philippines (June 2, 2025) – Hawaii National Guard Spc. Jayeson Laga, instructs Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, local emergency responders, and civilian authorities how to tie different knots to perform urban rescue operations in Virac, Philippines, June 2, 2025. This effort is […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Kicks off with urban rescue training in Virac, Philippines, June 2, 2025 [Image 6 of 9]
    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) Issued by: on VIRAC, Philippines (June 2, 2025) – Hawaii National Guard Spc. Jayeson Laga, instructs Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, local emergency responders, and civilian authorities how to tie different knots to perform urban rescue operations in Virac, Philippines, June 2, 2025. This effort is […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Secretary of Defense Visits Sembawang Naval Installation, May 30, 2025 [Image 3 of 3]
    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) Issued by: on SINGAPORE (May 30, 2025) Yeoman 2nd Class Ayana Blake, center, assigned to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after physical fitness training aboard the foc’sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Conducts Mission Stop in Philippines, June 2025 [Image 1 of 9]
    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) Issued by: on VIRAC, Philippines (June 1, 2025) – Hawaii National Guardsmen and personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines construct a platform used to conduct urban rescue training with local emergency responders and civilian authorities in Virac, Philippines, June 1, 2025. This effort is part […]

    MIL-OSI USA: MENG INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Grace Meng (6th District of New York) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced that she reintroduced her Menstrual Equity for All Act, a bold, whole-of-government approach to eradicating period poverty and improving access to menstrual products. Menstruation is a natural part of life […]

    MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Army Demonstrates Multi-Modal Mobility of HIMARS in Support of Salaknib 25
    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND ZAMBALES, Philippines — U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force’s 5th Battalion, 3rd Long Range Fires Battalion, working alongside the U.S. Air Force’s 374th Airlift Wing, 5th Air Force, and the Philippine Navy successfully demonstrated the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) multi-modal mobility throughout northern Luzon […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ACT hits EV charger goal
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website. You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time. MIL […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police BUS-ting out a new recruitment campaign
    Source: New Zealand Police Police’s newest recruitment advertising campaign is now mobile across Tāmaki Makaurau with five double-decker buses wrapped in Police livery.  Commissioner Richard Chambers says: “This campaign represents another positive step toward delivering our target of 500 additional officers. “These newly decorated double-decker buses seat 500 people, which is exactly the number we […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users
    Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Tasman District Road Policing Manager, Acting Inspector Nathan Snell. From Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users. This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community. Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Supporting Service Members, Veterans, and Military Connected Coloradans and Families
    Source: US State of Colorado DENVER – Today, Governor Polis bills into law to support members of the military, veterans, and military connected families.  Governor Polis signed the following bills into law:  SB25-279 – Colorado Code of Military Justice Updates, sponsored by Senators Matt Ball Byron Pelton, and Representatives Monica Duran and Andrew Hartsook SB25-282 […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville, Cruz Introduce Resolution to Officially Name June “Life Month”
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and 25 senate colleagues in introducing a resolution declaring June as “Life Month” to recognize the historic overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2022. “Ever since I got to Washington, I have […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard urges boating safety ahead of salmon opener
    Source: United States Coast Guard   06/03/2025 07:24 PM EDT The Coast Guard, alongside fellow federal, state and local agency partners will be actively patrolling the Northern California waterways during the recreational salmon fishery open period scheduled for June 7 to 8, 2025. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI Australia: Two men arrested and youths spoken to after drug dog patrols in Glenorchy
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Two men arrested and youths spoken to after drug dog patrols in Glenorchy Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 9:34 am. Tasmania Police continues to focus on reducing anti-social behaviour and retail crime in the Glenorchy municipality with high visibility patrols supported by police dog handlers yesterday afternoon resulting […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Prolific shoplifter sentenced to two years’ imprisonment
    Source: New Zealand Police A prolific Tauranga shoplifter has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of 37 shoplifting charges dating back to 2024. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said it was the result of outstanding investigative work by an officer in the Tauranga Retail Crime Unit. The officer began his investigation based […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Youths charged in Devonport
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Youths charged in Devonport Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 9:03 am. Two boys have been arrested and charged over an alleged assault in the Devonport CBD as police continue to focus on anti-social behaviour in the city precinct.The male youths have been bailed to appear at the Devonport […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Public Servants Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
    Source: United States Small Business Administration Click Here to View the Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release Angelo Stephen, 33, a former Federal Bureau of Prisons Correctional Officer, and George Arestuche, 47, a former Miami-Dade County Aviation Department employee, were sentenced in separate cases after pleading guilty to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs. Angelo […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength. Russian authorities have acknowledged damage from the June 1 attacks — an […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025 The UK is ramping up […]

  • Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: MENG INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Grace Meng (6th District of New York) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced that she reintroduced her Menstrual Equity for All Act, a bold, whole-of-government approach to eradicating period poverty and improving access to menstrual products. Menstruation is a natural part of life […]

    MIL-OSI USA: MENG HIGHLIGHTS DEVASTATING IMPACTS TRUMP SOCIAL SECURITY CUTS WOULD HAVE ON QUEENS
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Grace Meng (6th District of New York) Congresswoman holds listening session with local residents and borough organizations that stand to be affected by the President’s changes QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) held a listening session that focused on cuts to Social Security, and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Supports Legislation to Combat SBA Loan Fraud
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the 7(a)Loan Agent Oversight Act, which would require the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide annual reports to Congress on loan agents, which serve as intermediaries, […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Inaugural edition of Kung Fu Film Festival successfully concluded in Toronto (with photos)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region ​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO) supported the inaugural edition of the Kung Fu Film Festival (Festival), which has presented six screenings of martial arts movies across the Greater Toronto Area from May 31 to June 1 (Toronto time) to celebrate the 50 years […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Capito Questions Secretary McMahon on Department of Education’s Budget Request
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito [embedded content] Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questions.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), questioned U.S. Department […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength. Russian authorities have acknowledged damage from the June 1 attacks — an […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murray Statement on Trump’s Rescission Request to Congress
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Trump asks Congress to rip away funding 1500+ local TV and radio stations count on and key bipartisan investments in America’s global leadership Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Reed Smacks Down Trump’s Efforts to Cut Education Funding by Over 15 Percent
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WATCH: During key Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Sen. Reed takes on Trump’s Education Secretary Linda McMahon, bluntly stating: “You are shrinking educational opportunity in the United States for a whole generation and also shrinking our ability to compete internationally and globally.” WASHINGTON, DC – […]

    MIL-OSI China: China unveils new regulations on government data sharing
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 3 — China on Tuesday unveiled a document to further regulate the sharing of government data to enhance the country’s digital governance capabilities and the effectiveness of public services. Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to promulgate the new regulations, which […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger Applauds Senate Passage of the ACES Act
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Senate unanimously passed Congressman August Pfluger’s (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act, seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates after it passed through the U.S. House of Representatives last month. “I am thrilled that the Senate acted with […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Carbajal-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Expand Aerial Firefighting Fleet Passes House
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24) U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following House passage of the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act. Earlier this year, Carbajal joined Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Jake Ellzey (R-TX-06), and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) in introducing this legislation to improve our nation’s aerial firefighting […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman McGarvey’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act Passes Unanimously in the House of Representatives
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan McGarvey (Kentucky-03) June 03, 2025 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 passed unanimously in the House of Representatives. Congressman McGarvey, who serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the legislation in February alongside Congressman Pete Stauber […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Young Kim Pushes to Improve Homebuying Process for Veterans
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), and Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 (VALID Act).   Despite potentially offering thousands […]

    MIL-OSI Video: Cuban Labor Export Program
    Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements) Spokesperson Tammy Bruce discusses new visa restrictions on several Central American government officials who are responsible for deals with the corrupt Cuban regime to import medical personnel in their forced labor scheme. ———- Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: The government has taken special control of key projects to replace foreign software
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The government has defined a list of key projects to replace foreign software with domestic analogues. These projects will be under special control. This was discussed at a meeting of Deputy Prime Minister – […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Free Press
    Source: ACT Party The Haps An ACT MP becoming Deputy Prime Minister has seemed impossible for most of the Party’s history. Now it is real. David Seymour’s first speech since becoming Deputy PM has been described by Mike Hosking as ‘uplifting’ We agree. He thanks supporters who helped the party ‘through the wicked old days, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: VETERANS, EXPERTS SHARE HOW HARMFUL REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE TO VETERANS CARE
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) “As Ranking Member on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, I hear heartbreaking stories of our veterans being fired or denied and delayed from receiving their hard-earned benefits and services,” said Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). “Trump and Republicans are breaking […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Carter statement on President Trump’s rescissions package being sent to the House
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01) Headline: Carter statement on President Trump’s rescissions package being sent to the House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement on President Trump’s rescissions package that was sent to the House of Representatives, which calls […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Ricketts Lead Bipartisan Senate Delegation to Shangri-La Dialogue to Reaffirm U.S. Iron-Clad Commitment to Indo-Pacific Partners & Allies
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth May 29, 2025 [SINGAPORE] – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of both the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)—and U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Says Senate Should Dump House Proposal to Force Millions Off Health Coverage & Endanger Struggling Rural Hospitals
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 06.03.25 Cantwell Says Senate Should Dump House Proposal to Force Millions Off Health Coverage & Endanger Struggling Rural Hospitals In WA, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would compromise health coverage for over 270k people WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), senior member […]

  • Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: MENG INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Grace Meng (6th District of New York) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced that she reintroduced her Menstrual Equity for All Act, a bold, whole-of-government approach to eradicating period poverty and improving access to menstrual products. Menstruation is a natural part of life […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ACT hits EV charger goal
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website. You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time. MIL […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police BUS-ting out a new recruitment campaign
    Source: New Zealand Police Police’s newest recruitment advertising campaign is now mobile across Tāmaki Makaurau with five double-decker buses wrapped in Police livery.  Commissioner Richard Chambers says: “This campaign represents another positive step toward delivering our target of 500 additional officers. “These newly decorated double-decker buses seat 500 people, which is exactly the number we […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users
    Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Tasman District Road Policing Manager, Acting Inspector Nathan Snell. From Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users. This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community. Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Supporting Service Members, Veterans, and Military Connected Coloradans and Families
    Source: US State of Colorado DENVER – Today, Governor Polis bills into law to support members of the military, veterans, and military connected families.  Governor Polis signed the following bills into law:  SB25-279 – Colorado Code of Military Justice Updates, sponsored by Senators Matt Ball Byron Pelton, and Representatives Monica Duran and Andrew Hartsook SB25-282 […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville, Cruz Introduce Resolution to Officially Name June “Life Month”
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and 25 senate colleagues in introducing a resolution declaring June as “Life Month” to recognize the historic overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2022. “Ever since I got to Washington, I have […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Two men arrested and youths spoken to after drug dog patrols in Glenorchy
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Two men arrested and youths spoken to after drug dog patrols in Glenorchy Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 9:34 am. Tasmania Police continues to focus on reducing anti-social behaviour and retail crime in the Glenorchy municipality with high visibility patrols supported by police dog handlers yesterday afternoon resulting […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Prolific shoplifter sentenced to two years’ imprisonment
    Source: New Zealand Police A prolific Tauranga shoplifter has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of 37 shoplifting charges dating back to 2024. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said it was the result of outstanding investigative work by an officer in the Tauranga Retail Crime Unit. The officer began his investigation based […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Youths charged in Devonport
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Youths charged in Devonport Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 9:03 am. Two boys have been arrested and charged over an alleged assault in the Devonport CBD as police continue to focus on anti-social behaviour in the city precinct.The male youths have been bailed to appear at the Devonport […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Public Servants Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
    Source: United States Small Business Administration Click Here to View the Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release Angelo Stephen, 33, a former Federal Bureau of Prisons Correctional Officer, and George Arestuche, 47, a former Miami-Dade County Aviation Department employee, were sentenced in separate cases after pleading guilty to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs. Angelo […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength. Russian authorities have acknowledged damage from the June 1 attacks — an […]

    MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S RECKLESS RESCISSIONS PACKAGE
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Know Your Immigration Rights If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes. Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Free Press
    Source: ACT Party The Haps An ACT MP becoming Deputy Prime Minister has seemed impossible for most of the Party’s history. Now it is real. David Seymour’s first speech since becoming Deputy PM has been described by Mike Hosking as ‘uplifting’ We agree. He thanks supporters who helped the party ‘through the wicked old days, […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Texas Man Sentenced to 26 Months in Prison for Making Threats of Violence Against Employees of Sikh Nonprofit Organization
    Source: United States Attorneys General A Dallas County, Texas man was sentenced to 26 months in prison for a federal hate crime and for making violent interstate threats against various individuals based on their religion, including the employees of a Sikh nonprofit organization located in New Jersey, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Justice […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Texas Man Sentenced to 26 Months in Prison for Making Threats of Violence Against Employees of Sikh Nonprofit Organization
    Source: US Justice – Antitrust Division Headline: Texas Man Sentenced to 26 Months in Prison for Making Threats of Violence Against Employees of Sikh Nonprofit Organization A Dallas County, Texas man was sentenced to 26 months in prison for a federal hate crime and for making violent interstate threats against various individuals based on their […]

    MIL-OSI USA: 06.03.2025

    Sen. Cruz Leads Resolution Designating June as “Life Month”
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a resolution to designate June as “Life Month” to mark the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Upon introduction Sen. Cruz said, “Every human life is worthy of protection, and it is […]

    MIL-OSI Security: FBI’s Fugitive Task Force Returns Man Who Was Extradited From Mexico for 2013 Murder
    Source: US FBI A Mexican man wanted for a 2013 murder in Los Angeles was returned to the United States from Mexico over the weekend by members of the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force. The man, Luis Alberto Gutierrez Tejeda, 33, a Mexican national whose most recent U.S. address was in Sylmar, was arrested last year […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police Commissioner welcomes report from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
    Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has welcomed an Office of the Privacy Commissioner report into the trial of facial recognition technology by a major supermarket chain, saying such technology is a valuable tool for fighting crime. “I welcome the OPC’s comments about the potential benefits of facial recognition technology and the finding […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: New tools to fight retail crime welcomed
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government is welcoming a report which shows facial recognition technology is an effective way of combatting retail crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Privacy Commission today announced it has found the live facial recognition technology model trialled by Foodstuffs North Island, is compliant with the Privacy Act. “It found […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash: Te Puke
    Source: New Zealand Police A man has died this morning, following a crash on No 3 Road, Te Puke last night. Police were called to an address in Te Puke this morning after a man was located deceased. It was later discovered that he was involved in a crash last night. Enquiries into the circumstances […]

  • Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: ACT hits EV charger goal
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website. You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time. MIL […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Two men arrested and youths spoken to after drug dog patrols in Glenorchy
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Two men arrested and youths spoken to after drug dog patrols in Glenorchy Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 9:34 am. Tasmania Police continues to focus on reducing anti-social behaviour and retail crime in the Glenorchy municipality with high visibility patrols supported by police dog handlers yesterday afternoon resulting […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Youths charged in Devonport
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Youths charged in Devonport Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 9:03 am. Two boys have been arrested and charged over an alleged assault in the Devonport CBD as police continue to focus on anti-social behaviour in the city precinct.The male youths have been bailed to appear at the Devonport […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Spring warmth builds across Australia, peaks on Tuesday for the south-east
    Source: Australia Safe Travel Advisories 22/10/2024 Issued: 22 October 2024 Spring warmth is building over large parts of Australia this week with above average temperatures on Tuesday. Heatwave warnings remain current across northern Australia and high to extreme Fire Danger Ratings are affecting parts of the country. Senior Meteorologist Jonathan How said the heat will […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Would you hand over your health data if it meant better care?
    Source: 04 June 2025 Despite growing concerns about data privacy, new research from the University of South Australia shows that most people are happy to hand over their health information if it could help improve their care. In a new global study, UniSA researchers found that 94% of people who use wearable activity trackers – […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: How good money habits make cents for mental health
    Source: 04 June 2025 Maintaining regular savings habits and paying off credit card debt on time are two stable financial behaviours that significantly lead to improved mental health, University of South Australia finance experts have found. New UniSA research has revealed that stable financial habits can significantly contribute to improved mental health, which in turn […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being Publishes First Report
    Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being Publishes First Report Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being Publishes First ReportlsaitoTue, 06/03/2025 – 16:53 Raleigh, NC Governor Josh Stein’s Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being, established by an executive order in April 2025, recommends that North Carolina school […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Curious Kids: can spiders swim?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leanda Denise Mason, Vice Chancellor Research Fellow in Conservation Ecology, Edith Cowan University A great raft spider (_Dolomedes plantarius_). Salparadis/Shutterstock Can spiders swim? Waubra Preschool students, Victoria, Australia What a great question! Most spiders don’t swim by choice. But they sure can survive in water when they […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Senior public servants think GenAI will boost productivity – but are worried about the risks
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW Sydney Many bold claims have been made about Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and its capacity to improve productivity and generate workplace efficiencies. A recent Microsoft survey found 24% of private sector leaders have already deployed GenAI across their organisations. Many […]

    MIL-Evening Report: People with severe mental illness are waiting for days in hospital EDs. Here’s how we can do better
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sebastian Rosenberg, Associate Professor, Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, and Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney Matthew Ashmore/Shutterstock On ABC’s 4 Corners this week, psychiatrists and nurses have warned New South Wales’ mental health system is in crisis. They report some patients with severe mental […]

    MIL-Evening Report: With a government review underway, we have to ask why children bully other kids
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marilyn Campbell, Professor, School of Early Childhood & Inclusive Education, Queensland University of Technology Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock The federal government has launched a “rapid review” to look at what works to prevent bullying in schools. Led by mental health experts, the review will underpin a new national standard to […]

    MIL-Evening Report: In the trade wars, there are lessons for the US from Brexit. Australia and our trading partners should take note
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Draper, Professor, and Executive Director: Institute for International Trade, and Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Trade and Environment, University of Adelaide General_4530/Getty While the Trump administration’s on-again, off-again trade wars wreak havoc on the business plans of the world’s exporters, the risks to the […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: State of the Climate 2024: Increased fire weather, marine heatwaves and sea levels
    Source: Australia Safe Travel Advisories 31/10/2024 The State of the Climate Report 2024 has found Australia’s weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and sea level rise. The report, prepared every two years, was released today by Australia’s national science agency, […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Raising curtain on concert hall refurbishment
    Source: The historic Perth Concert Hall is one step closer to its transformation, with preliminary works commencing last month on the $150.3 million refurbishment.  Construction broke ground marking the start of essential structural work to restore the heritage listed building, which was the first Australian concert hall built after World War II. The revitalisation includes […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Media conference – Adelaide
    Source: NADIA CLANCY [STATE MEMBER FOR ELDER]: I’m Nadia Clancy. I am the Member for Elder I’m here today with the Premier Peter Malinauskas as well as Federal Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King. We also have State Minister who you are all well accustomed to, Minister Koutsantonis, and my electorate boundary mate, Jayne Stinson. So […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Radio 5AA Adelaide, Afternoons with Stacey Lee
    Source: STACEY LEE [HOST]: Well, the main construction works are now underway on the Torrens to Darlington, the last little bit of the puzzle to fix up South Road. And here in town today to make the announcement is the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Honourable Catherine King, and she joins […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Wangaratta station officially opens as work on Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 1 is complete
    Source: The transformed Wangaratta railway station has been officially opened today, marking the completion of major works on Inland Rail’s Beveridge to Albury (B2A) Tranche 1 project. Inland Rail – which will run double-stacked freight trains via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland – will cut rail freight travel time between Melbourne and Brisbane […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Safety works complete at Eumundi-Noosa Road
    Source: Motorists and bike riders will now benefit from safety improvements along the Eumundi-Noosa Road, between Lenehans Lane, and the Doonan and Beckmans Road roundabout in Noosaville. Both the Australian and Queensland Governments made significant contributions of $12.5 million for a joint investment of $25 million to deliver these critical safety works under the Road […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Chair of the Australia Council Board Robert Morgan to retire
    Source: Chair of the Australia Council Robert Morgan has announced he will retire from the Australia Council Board.  Deputy Chair Professor Wesley Enoch will step in as Acting Chair.  Arts Minister Tony Burke thanked Mr Morgan for his contribution to the cultural sector in Australia.  “Mr Morgan has played a pivotal role in establishing Creative […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Brisbane 2032 Games Coordination Commission Visit: A Collective Vision
    Source: Thank you Andrew for your kind introduction and welcome. It’s a pleasure to be here, and I thank the Brisbane 2032 OCOG for hosting this event.  I want to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet the Turrbal and Jagera peoples and pay my respects to Elders past and present. […]

  • New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police BUS-ting out a new recruitment campaign
    Source: New Zealand Police Police’s newest recruitment advertising campaign is now mobile across Tāmaki Makaurau with five double-decker buses wrapped in Police livery.  Commissioner Richard Chambers says: “This campaign represents another positive step toward delivering our target of 500 additional officers. “These newly decorated double-decker buses seat 500 people, which is exactly the number we […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users
    Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Tasman District Road Policing Manager, Acting Inspector Nathan Snell. From Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users. This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community. Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH29 Kaimai Range overnight closures in June
    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary to complete routine maintenance, including drain clearing, sign maintenance, road marking and surface repairs. “We occasionally close SH29 for essential […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Reserve Bank predicts more job losses
    Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement predicts a sluggish economy with higher inflation and more job losses. “Just days after Nicola Willis slashed women’s pay in order to deliver her so-called ‘Growth Budget’, growth is now predicted to slow,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. “The Reserve Bank […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Govt continues to undermine women
    Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is continuing its attack on women, this time targeting the pay of early childhood education (ECE) teachers. David Seymour’s changes will mean new ECE teachers being at the whim of their employers who will choose what they’re paid, regardless of any higher qualifications. “It wasn’t enough that the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Charter school failures clocking up
    Source: New Zealand Labour Party Public schools aren’t converting to charter schools at the rate David Seymour claimed they would. Due to low demand over the past year, $4 million was taken out of the money set aside for charter schools to be used on other things. Despite that, the Government is still funding ACT’s […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Govt driving away Kiwi innovators and scientists
    Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government continues to obliterate science and innovation in New Zealand. “New Zealand’s world leading crown research institutes are being left to dwindle, and New Zealand’s best scientists are losing their jobs and leaving the country,” Labour science and innovation spokesperson Reuben Davidson said. “National’s decision to cut Callaghan Innovation […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Prolific shoplifter sentenced to two years’ imprisonment
    Source: New Zealand Police A prolific Tauranga shoplifter has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of 37 shoplifting charges dating back to 2024. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said it was the result of outstanding investigative work by an officer in the Tauranga Retail Crime Unit. The officer began his investigation based […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Ruakura four-lane road to boost Hamilton’s economic growth
    Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency’s Board has endorsed the detailed business case for a new four-lane road in Hamilton which will deliver economic growth for the region, and approved $4.1 million for the next stage of design work, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. The project, which is cost-shared between Hamilton City Council […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Surprise kiwi encounter rewards safe driver
    Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  04 June 2025 Campbell Hutchings nearly sped up the car when he saw something brown and vaguely possum-like on the road, but he’s glad he didn’t. He slowed down on the road near Ōtanewainuku and was rewarded with a kiwi encounter many New Zealanders dream of. In a video sure to […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand’s population likely to reach 6 million before 2040 – Stats NZ media and information release: National population projections: 2024(base)–2078
    New Zealand’s population likely to reach 6 million before 2040 – media release 4 June 2025 The population living in Aotearoa New Zealand is likely to grow from 5.3 million currently to eclipse 6 million by 2040, according to projections released by Stats NZ today. Two-thirds of that growth is likely to come from net international […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland man sentenced for fraudulent WoF inspections
    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is welcoming the recent conviction and sentencing of an unapproved vehicle inspector for fraudulently issuing warrants of fitness (WoFs), noting the sentence should serve as a deterrent to others. On 26 May, Aucklander Imroz Taki, owner of Newmarket Automotive Repairs, was sentenced to 10 […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – The Wellington Water Committee welcomes new Directors to Wellington Water’s Board
    Source: Hutt City Council The Wellington Water Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors to the Wellington Water Board. Wellington Water Committee Chair and Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says the new appointments strengthen the board’s overall depth of experience. “We were looking for directors in key areas of expertise and skills […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: French authorities block Greenpeace ship from participating in UN Ocean Conference
    Source: Greenpeace French authorities have blocked Greenpeace International’s ship Arctic Sunrise from entering the port of Nice, where the “One Ocean Science Congress” and the UN Ocean Conference are being hosted. This was retaliation against Greenpeace France, highlighting the weaknesses of the French network of Marine Protected Areas last month in the Mediterranean Sea, in an […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Construction Sector – Construction cost growth flatlines as industry slowdown persists
    Source: Quotable Value The latest figures from QV CostBuilder show construction costs overall have barely risen in the second quarter of 2025, amidst an ongoing downturn for the industry.  The average cost of building a standard one- or two-storey 150/230m² home in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin or Palmerston North has rose just 0.1% in the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector – Meridian appoints new General Manager
    Source: Meridian Energy 4 June 2025 – Meridian Energy has appointed Rory Blundell to the newly created role of General Manager, Strategy and Portfolio. Rory is currently Meridian’s Group Strategy Manager and starts his new position with immediate effect. Rory brings over 20 years of New Zealand electricity sector experience to his new role, having previously […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: First Responders – Waitangi Bridge ship fire update #2
    Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have brought the fire on The Tui in Paihia under control this morning. Community Risk Manager Mitchell Brown says the fire began on the ship, which had been converted into a building on land next to the Waitangi Bridge. “Sadly, the structure is about […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Banking – ASB drops mortgage rates for the seventh time this year
    Source: ASB ASB has today reduced several of its fixed home lending rates by up to 20 basis points, marking the bank’s seventh fixed rate mortgage drop in 2025. ASB has also lowered some of its term deposit rates by between 5 and 20 basis points. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Banking – ASB Business Survey: The impact of Trump’s tariffs, according to Kiwi businesses
    Source: ASB Research released today by ASB, supported by Talbot Mills Research, shows Kiwi businesses see US tariffs as more impactful than Covid-19 or the Global Financial Crisis.  More than 300 business leaders, including CEOs and founders, contributed to the study, giving their insights on President Trump’s recently announced trade policies.   Two-thirds (67%) of […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ – The sale of a top-rated power company signals a shrinking market
    Source: Consumer NZ Flick Electric has been rated New Zealand’s top power company in Consumer NZ’s latest energy retailer survey — coinciding with its sale to gentailer, Meridian. Flick Electric has been named New Zealand’s top-rated power company in Consumer NZ’s latest energy retailer survey – but the win comes with an unexpected twist.   […]

  • Baltic News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Video: Latvia: elected as Security Council non-permanent member 2026-2027 | United Nations
    Source: United Nations (Video News) Comments to the media by Baiba Braže, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, following the elections of the incoming five UNSC member states for 2026-2027. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOusoaS532Q MIL OSI Video –

    MIL-OSI Video: Election of non-permanent members of the Security Council | United Nations
    Source: United Nations (Video News) The UN elected Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia to serve two-year terms as non-permanent members of the Security Council, starting in January 2026. https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/06/1163971 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nSli5tIwDY MIL OSI Video –

    MIL-OSI Russia: Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia and Liberia elected as non-permanent members of UN Security Council
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) — Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia and Liberia were on Tuesday elected as non-permanent members of the […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Launches Solaris Nova App, Bringing Mobile Mining to the Masses
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The future of personal finance just got a major upgrade. Bitcoin Solaris has officially launched Solaris Nova App Beta Testing for a selected group of users, a mobile-first crypto mining platform that enables anyone with a smartphone to start earning BTC-S tokens with just […]

    MIL-OSI: SUTNTIB AB Tewox publishes its NAV for May 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Vilnius, Lithuania, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As at the end of May 2025, the net asset value (NAV) of SUTNTIB AB Tewox increased to EUR 46,740,384, compared to the previously determined NAV of EUR 42,086,793 at the end of April 2025. The share price increased to EUR 1.1165, from EUR […]

    MIL-OSI: Tesonet invests in Lithuanian SportsTech startup FPRO
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Tesonet is investing €2 million in the Lithuanian SportsTech startup FPRO. This is FPRO’s first round of outside investment, marking a new phase in its development. The funds will help the startup to leverage smart tech solutions to expand professional training opportunities in youth football worldwide. A made-in-Lithuania solution for the global […]

    Kanimozhi-led delegation concludes Spain visit, reaffirming India’s stand against terrorism
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi successfully concluded its visit to Spain in the early hours of Tuesday, conveying India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism. “The visit of All-Party Parliamentary Delegation to Spain was successful in effectively conveying India’s zero-tolerance approach to […]

  • Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 4, 2025

    Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 4, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Global: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength. Russian authorities have acknowledged damage from the June 1 attacks — an […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025 The UK is ramping up […]

    MIL-OSI USA: McConnell Meets With Ukrainian Officials
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell  Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today after meeting with senior Ukrainian officials, including Head of the Office of the President, Andriy […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Even if Putin and Zelenskyy do go face-to-face, don’t expect wonders − their one meeting in 2019 ended in failure
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Anna Batta, Associate Professor of International Security Studies, Air University Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrive at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2019. Ian Langsdon/Pool Photo via AP Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met for a second time in Istanbul in a […]

    MIL-OSI USA: June 3rd, 2025

    Heinrich, Luján Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Heinrich and Luján: “Trump’s budget is an attack on New Mexicans” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Update 294 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi was in Ukraine today as part of the ongoing efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help prevent a nuclear accident during the military conflict, with the wail of air raid sirens forcing one of his meetings to be held in […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Russian shadow fleet and oil imports – E-001226/2025(ASW)
    Source: European Parliament To date, the EU has designated a total of 342 vessels contributing to Russia’s warfare against Ukraine. A number of those are part of Russia’s shadow fleet, circumventing the oil price cap and supporting Russia’s energy sector. The EU will continue to work with Member States and partners to further close related networks. […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Need for strong Europe highlighted as EP leaders visit Copenhagen
    Source: European Parliament EP President Roberta Metsola highlighted Denmark’s ability to build consensus and produce results in uncertain times, ahead of the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Conference of Presidents, political group leaders as well as President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, were in Copenhagen on Tuesday to discuss […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Durbin To President Trump: The Whole World Is Watching To See If You Will Stand Firm Against Putin
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin June 02, 2025 It’s time for Leader Thune to pass the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill and prepare another Ukraine supplemental WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, warned President Trump that […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Graham Statement on Visit to Germany
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released this statement following his visit to Berlin, Germany. “I had a very productive visit to Berlin, Germany. I met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul […]

    MIL-OSI Global: The strategic defence review means three new approaches for the UK
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By David J. Galbreath, Professor of War and Technology, University of Bath The UK government’s new strategic defence review has laid out a blueprint aimed at making Britain “secure at home, strong abroad”. The review represents a change in how the government thinks about the UK’s defence amid a […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Ukraine ‘spiderweb’ drone strike fails to register at peace talks as both sides dig in for the long haul
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham News of the spectacular “spiderweb” mass drone attack on Russian air bases on June 1 will have been uppermost in the minds of delegates who assembled the following day for another round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine […]

    MIL-OSI Global: How Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength. Russian authorities have acknowledged damage from the June 1 attacks — an […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Minister McGuinty to travel to Brussels, Belgium to participate in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and NATO Defence Ministers’ Meetings
    Source: Government of Canada News June 3, 2025 (TBC) – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Brussels, Belgium from June 4 to 5, 2025, to meet with Allies and partners. On June 4, Minister McGuinty will begin his day with a […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Andrew Bailey: State of trade
    Source: Bank for International Settlements It is a great pleasure to be in Dublin, and I want to start by thanking the Irish Association of Investment Managers for inviting me again to speak. I say again because I also have to begin with an apology, for standing you up last year at short notice when […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Tariff rate quota system with Ukraine – E-001473/2025(ASW)
    Source: European Parliament The Commission is pursuing consultations with Ukraine to review the reciprocal tariff liberalisation under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement[1] in accordance with Article 29 of that Agreement. This review will lead to a well-balanced solution that will allow for reciprocal trade between the EU and Ukraine in agricultural goods, while at the same time protecting […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Billions of euro in cash sent from EU banks to Russia before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine – E-001344/2025(ASW)
    Source: European Parliament Since March 2022, the Commission has taken unprecedented actions in response to Russia’s unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine. In close coordination with Group of Seven (G7) partners, the EU has adopted 17 packages of sanctions[1]. Many of the recent measures focus on reinforcements of existing sanctions in place since 2014, address circumvention and cut […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – MEPs give green light to updated EU-Ukraine road transport agreement
    Source: European Parliament 3 On Tuesday, the Transport and Tourism Committee voted to extend the EU road transport agreement with Ukraine until the end of 2025 to continue facilitating the transport of goods. The EU-Ukraine road transport agreement concluded in June 2022 has proven to be an effective EU response to the transport sector disruptions […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine received an invitation to the NATO summit – V. Zelensky
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Kyiv, June 3 /Xinhua/ — Ukraine has received an invitation to the NATO summit to be held in The Hague on June 24-25. This was announced on […]

    Russia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Russia told Ukraine at peace talks on Monday that it would only agree to end the war if Kyiv gives up big new chunks of territory and accepts limits on the size of its army, according to a memorandum reported by Russian media. The terms, formally […]

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    MIL-OSI USA: June 3rd, 2025

    Heinrich, Luján Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Heinrich and Luján: “Trump’s budget is an attack on New Mexicans” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following […]

    MIL-Evening Report: A two-state solution is gaining momentum again. Does it have a chance of success?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University As Israel’s devastating war in Gaza has ground on, the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was thought to be “dead”. Now, it is showing signs of life again. French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly pressing other European […]

    MIL-OSI: Western New England Bancorp, Inc. Announces Completion of 2024 Repurchase Plan
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WESTFIELD, Mass., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” or “WNEB”) (NasdaqGS: WNEB), the holding company for Westfield Bank (the “Bank”), announced that on May 30, 2025, the Company completed all repurchases under its existing stock repurchase plan (the “2024 Repurchase Plan”) at an average price […]

    MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Hickenlooper Condemns Antisemitic Attack in Boulder on Senate floor
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Colorado John Hickenlooper Hickenlooper: “Our Colorado community is reeling from a heinous hate crime against the Jewish community in Boulder, Colorado” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the senseless antisemitic attack that occurred in Boulder on Sunday during a peaceful march in support of […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Note to Correspondents: on Gaza
    Source: United Nations MIL-OSI 2 nce again, we are witnessing unthinkable loss of life in Gaza.  The Secretary-General condemns the loss of lives and injuries of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza. It is unacceptable. Civilians are risking – and in several instances losing – their lives to get food.   Palestinians have the fundamental right to adequate food and to be free from […]

    MIL-OSI USA: IAM District 5 Volunteers Unite to Fight Hunger at Great Plains Food Bank
    Source: US GOIAM Union IAM District 5, along with 12 members from Locals 2525, W33, and W384 recently organized and performed their second IAM H.E.L.P.S event for 2025 at the Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB) in Fargo, N.D. The local food bank is a vital organization committed to fighting hunger by collecting, warehousing, and distributing […]

    MIL-OSI Video: (EN/AR) Palestine on Two-State Solution Conference ( June 17 – 20) – Media Stakeout | United Nations
    Source: United Nations (Video News) Informal comments to the media by H.E. Mr. Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, on the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution scheduled to be held at UN Headquarters in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Launch Bill to Fight Antisemitic Hate Across the U.S.
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02) Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), alongside Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Maria Salazar (R-FL), has introduced the bipartisan Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States Act, legislation to establish a national commission tasked with investigating the rise in […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Note to Correspondents:  on Gaza
    Source: United Nations secretary general Once again, we are witnessing unthinkable loss of life in Gaza.  The Secretary-General condemns the loss of lives and injuries of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza. It is unacceptable. Civilians are risking – and in several instances losing – their lives to get food.   Palestinians have the fundamental right to adequate food and to be free from […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Lethal humanitarianism: why violence at Gaza aid centres should not come as a surprise
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Irit Katz, Associate Professor of Architecture and Urban Studies, University of Cambridge At least 27 Palestinians were reported to have been killed on the morning of June 3 amid chaotic scenes at an aid distribution centre in the southern Gaza Strip. This follows a similar incident on June […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: As Israeli defence forces “wreak carnage” it’s time for UK government to act, say Greens 
    Source: Green Party of England and Wales 3 June 2025/ 3 June 2025 by Green Party Reacting to the third consecutive day in which Palestinians in Gaza have been gunned down by Israeli defence forces as they tried to access food aid, Ellie Chowns MP, Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson, said:  “Having bombed people in […]

    MIL-OSI: First Federal Savings Bank and ICBA Provide Tips to Support the Homebuying Process
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) EVANSVILLE, Ind., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of National Homeownership Month, First Federal Savings Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are encouraging consumers to consult their local community banker about how to make the homebuying process simple, efficient and more affordable. “An important component in building […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Fiji coup culture and political meddling in media education gets airing
    Pacific Media Watch Taieri MP Ingrid Leary reflected on her years in Fiji as a television journalist and media educator at a Fiji Centre function in Auckland celebrating Fourth Estate values and independence at the weekend. It was a reunion with former journalism professor David Robie — they had worked together as a team at […]

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    MIL-Evening Report: A two-state solution is gaining momentum again. Does it have a chance of success?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University As Israel’s devastating war in Gaza has ground on, the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was thought to be “dead”. Now, it is showing signs of life again. French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly pressing other European […]

    MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Hickenlooper Condemns Antisemitic Attack in Boulder on Senate floor
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Colorado John Hickenlooper Hickenlooper: “Our Colorado community is reeling from a heinous hate crime against the Jewish community in Boulder, Colorado” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the senseless antisemitic attack that occurred in Boulder on Sunday during a peaceful march in support of […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Note to Correspondents: on Gaza
    Source: United Nations MIL-OSI 2 nce again, we are witnessing unthinkable loss of life in Gaza.  The Secretary-General condemns the loss of lives and injuries of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza. It is unacceptable. Civilians are risking – and in several instances losing – their lives to get food.   Palestinians have the fundamental right to adequate food and to be free from […]

    MIL-OSI: ThoughtSpot Launches Agentic Analytics Platform for Snowflake, Empowering Customers to go from Insights to Actions, Powered by Agents
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SAN FRANCISCO, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThoughtSpot, the Agentic Analytics Platform company, today announced a new offering of the ThoughtSpot Agentic Analytics Platform purpose-built for Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, at Snowflake Summit 2025. This new ThoughtSpot offering has deep integrations with Snowflake Cortex AI and Snowpark, and enables […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Launch Bill to Fight Antisemitic Hate Across the U.S.
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02) Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), alongside Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Maria Salazar (R-FL), has introduced the bipartisan Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States Act, legislation to establish a national commission tasked with investigating the rise in […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Note to Correspondents:  on Gaza
    Source: United Nations secretary general Once again, we are witnessing unthinkable loss of life in Gaza.  The Secretary-General condemns the loss of lives and injuries of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza. It is unacceptable. Civilians are risking – and in several instances losing – their lives to get food.   Palestinians have the fundamental right to adequate food and to be free from […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Lethal humanitarianism: why violence at Gaza aid centres should not come as a surprise
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Irit Katz, Associate Professor of Architecture and Urban Studies, University of Cambridge At least 27 Palestinians were reported to have been killed on the morning of June 3 amid chaotic scenes at an aid distribution centre in the southern Gaza Strip. This follows a similar incident on June […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sen. Emanuel Jones Condemns Boulder Terrorist Attack on Jewish Community
    Source: US State of Georgia ATLANTA (June 3, 2025) — Today, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) issued the following statement in response to the terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, which left eight individuals injured during a demonstration organized in support of Israeli hostages: “I am heartbroken and outraged by the horrific attack in Boulder. This was […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: As Israeli defence forces “wreak carnage” it’s time for UK government to act, say Greens 
    Source: Green Party of England and Wales 3 June 2025/ 3 June 2025 by Green Party Reacting to the third consecutive day in which Palestinians in Gaza have been gunned down by Israeli defence forces as they tried to access food aid, Ellie Chowns MP, Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson, said:  “Having bombed people in […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Fiji coup culture and political meddling in media education gets airing
    Pacific Media Watch Taieri MP Ingrid Leary reflected on her years in Fiji as a television journalist and media educator at a Fiji Centre function in Auckland celebrating Fourth Estate values and independence at the weekend. It was a reunion with former journalism professor David Robie — they had worked together as a team at […]

    MIL-OSI Global: The Michelin Guide is Eurocentric and elitist − yet it will soon be an arbiter of culinary excellence in Philly
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Tulasi Srinivas, Professor of Anthropology, Religion and Transnational Studies, Emerson College Could a Philly cheesesteak joint actually get a Michelin star? The famed Michelin Red Guide is coming to Philadelphia, and inspectors are already scouting local restaurants to award the famed Michelin star. Michelin says the selected restaurants […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Social media’s push for the perfect muscular body is fuelling a new form of disordered eating — and young men are most at risk
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Alison Fixsen, Senior Lecturer Psychology, University of Westminster Young men are most likely to follow eating habits consistent with Mode. Elkhophoto/ Shutterstock From celebrities and influencers to everyday people, social media is full of content that showcases perfectly toned, muscular bodies – and how to achieve them. Having […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Daniel Treisman, Professor of Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles Autocrats today tend to govern by manipulation of the public, among other tactics, rather than solely using violence. Nanzeeba Ibnat/iStock/Getty Images Plus President Donald Trump’s critics often accuse him of harboring authoritarian ambitions. Journalists and scholars have […]

    MIL-OSI: Enlight Secures Financing for Spain’s Largest Hybrid Renewable Energy Project
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Enlight expands its successful Gecama Wind Project, transforming it into the largest hybrid power complex of its kind in Spain The project combines wind, solar, and utility-scale battery storage to deliver clean electricity around the clock The hybrid project, with a total capacity of 554 MW and 220 MWh, is expected to […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: IDF Expands Ground Operations in Gaza
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 3 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Monday that it has expanded ground operations in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. […]

    MIL-OSI: Gilat Signs a $40 Million Contract for Virtualized SkyEdge IV Platform
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PETAH TIKVA, Israel, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that it has received a $40 million contract for its virtualized SkyEdge IV platform, expected to be delivered over the next 24 months. […]

    MIL-OSI: Tower Semiconductor to Present at IMS 2025 Highlighting Recent Innovations in RF Foundry Technology
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)        Presenting a joint white paper with pSemi nominated for Best Industry Paper Award highlighting next-generation RF switch technology MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, June 3, 2025 – Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ/TASE: TSEM), a leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, today announced its participation in the upcoming International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2025, […]

    At least 27 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site, medics say
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire near a food distribution site in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, local health authorities said, in the third day of chaos and bloodshed to affect the aid operation. The Israeli military said its […]

    Harvard seeks end to US funding cuts, says national security, public health research in peril
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Harvard University asked a federal judge on Monday to issue a summary judgment ruling to unfreeze $2.5 billion in funding blocked by President Donald Trump’s administration, which Harvard said was illegal. Harvard’s filing in the U.S. District Court in Boston said that it had received 957 […]