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  • Technology – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    MIL-OSI Analysis: The first video of Earth’s surface lurching sideways in an earthquake offers new insights into this force of nature
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Jesse Kearse, Postdoctoral Researcher, Geophysics, Kyoto University Sai Aung MAIN/AFP via Getty Images During the devastating magnitude 7.7 Myanmar earthquake on March 28 this year, a CCTV camera captured the moment the plate boundary moved, providing the first direct visual evidence of plate tectonics in action. Tectonic […]

    MIL-OSI China: Zoom in on 3rd CISCE from three perspectives
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), which concluded on Sunday in Beijing, has reinforced its role as a vital platform for promoting resilient, diversified and cooperative global supply chains, with a promising increase in international collaborations. With over 6,000 cooperation agreements and partnership intents […]

    MIL-OSI: New Cloud Mining Plans to Launch as Crypto Platforms AIXA Miner Prepare for Increased Retail Participation
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Denver, Colorado, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With cryptocurrency prices stabilising at multi-month highs and mining infrastructure adapting to market momentum, several platforms are responding by updating their contract models, particularly for new users entering during this phase of renewed adoption. Starting Monday, July 21, AIXA Miner to roll out revised contract […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Fundamental lethality shift for British Army spearheaded by novel targeting tech ‘ASGARD’
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Fundamental lethality shift for British Army spearheaded by novel targeting tech ‘ASGARD’ British Army showcase new technology that improves the accuracy of targeting enemies and reduces decision-making time for strikes. A pioneering digital targeting web, called ASGARD, has been showcased this week, following successful trials […]

    MIL-OSI: New Prediction Emerges Around Elon Musk’s Next Big Move. Presentation Out Now. 
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Austin, TX, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Could a private meeting featuring Elon Musk signal a major move for Starlink? According to a newly published briefing by bestselling author and entrepreneur James Altucher, the answer may be yes. The presentation outlines three overlooked clues—each pulled from publicly available sources—that Altucher believes […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP and ETH surge, and a large number of cryptocurrency enthusiasts join RDG Mining’s newly launched one-day cloud mining contract to share the $1.5 million prize in a single day
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, ETH rose to $3,760 and XRP rose to $3.5. Users of major exchanges have flocked to the RDG Mining cloud mining platform, preferring the AI smart cloud mining contracts fully launched by RDG Mining. Due to the rapid increase in the […]

    MIL-OSI: Don’t Just Hold, PFMCrypto Debuts First-Ever XRP Cloud Mining Platform with AI-Enhanced Daily Payouts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem continues its rapid global expansion, PFMCrypto is proud to unveil a breakthrough in decentralized earning: the launch of its first XRP-dedicated cloud mining contracts. Now available across both desktop and mobile platforms, these flexible, short-term contracts allow users to […]

    MIL-OSI: From Smartphone to Crypto Yield: How Quid Miner Is Simplifying Cloud Mining for BTC and DOGE in 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As cryptocurrency matures into a mainstream financial instrument, a new wave of investors is looking for ways to generate steady returns without the volatility of day trading. In response to this demand, Quid Miner has launched a streamlined mobile platform that brings cloud mining […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: President Trump Marks Six Months in Office with Historic Successes
    Source: US Whitehouse Today, President Donald J. Trump celebrates the most successful first six months in office for any President in modern American history. Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, thereby delivering the largest tax cut in American history, increasing Americans’ take-home pay by as much as $13,300, and terminating benefits for at least […]

    MIL-OSI: GoldenMining Integrates New Compliance Measures After Crypto Bill, Yields Hit $7,700/Day
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, US, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoldenMining, a leading global cloud mining platform, has announced the successful implementation of enhanced compliance measures following the recent passage of the GENIUS Act—a landmark U.S. crypto regulation bill signed into law by President Donald Trump. These regulatory updates have provided unprecedented legal […]

    MIL-OSI: Atos Group publishes estimated 2025 half-year liquidity position reflecting limited cash consumption in the half
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Press Release Atos Group publishes estimated2025 half-year liquidity positionreflecting limited cash consumption in the half Paris, July 20th, 2025 – Atos Group (Euronext Paris: ATO) today publishes an estimated 2025 half-year liquidity position. This publication is part of the regular reporting requirements defined and agreed with the Group’s financial creditors. Net change […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Six Months of Keeping America Safe Under President Trump and Secretary Noem
    Source: US Department of Homeland Security DHS has accomplished more in six months than most Administrations achieve in an entire term WASHINGTON – In just six months, President Trump and Secretary Noem have delivered the American people a long list of victories in their mission to secure the homeland and Make America Safe Again.  Under […]

    MIL-OSI: ETHRANSACTION launches cloud mining using XRP conversion, which can yield a stable amount of BTC every day
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Newark, New Jersey, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  ETHRANSACTION, a leading cloud mining platform has launched new mining contracts that utilize XRP conversion to yield other crypto currencies like BTC. Bitcoin has always held a special place in the cryptocurrency market. It is more than just a currency; it is a […]

    MIL-OSI: PBKMiner launches original XRP (Ripple) AI cloud mining application for Bitcoin miners, allowing everyone to easily earn cryptocurrency income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Washington, D.C, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PBKMiner today announced the official launch of its new mobile cloud mining application, designed to empower everyday users to mine Bitcoin using XRP (Ripple . XRP is known for its fast transaction confirmation and low handling fees, making it an ideal choice for starting cloud […]

    MIL-OSI: AIXA MIner: Crypto Mining Apps To Redefine Accessibility in 2025’s High-Profit Platform Landscape
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Aurora, Colorado, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global shift toward mobile-first technology is leaving few industries untouched, and cryptocurrency mining is no exception. As the demand for flexible, on-the-go financial tools rises, mining platforms are evolving to meet users where they are—on their phones. This mobile transformation is reshaping the […]

    MIL-OSI: Blood Vitals Glucose Monitor Officially Launched – Track Your overall Health with 6 Month Update
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Jersey City, NJ, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Maintaining blood sugar levels is more important these days than ever before. Whether you are experiencing prediabetes, diabetes, or simply want to manage a healthier lifestyle, monitoring glucose levels continuously is very important for making wise decisions. That’s why we are excited to […]

    MIL-OSI: PaxMining Announces Green Cloud Mining Platform — Earn Up to $5,500 Daily as Bitcoin Booms Ahead of 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin has skyrocketed past $123,000 in July 2025, fueled by BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF with $3.2 billion in daily trading volume and U.S. regulatory clarity via the CLARITY Act. PaxMining, a global cloud mining leader, empowers investors to seize this rally with its sustainable, AI-driven platform. […]

    MIL-OSI: Earn Up to $5,800/Day: BJMINING Introduces Ethereum Cloud Mining as ETH ETFs Boost Market Confidence
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Washington, D.C, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the US House of Representatives passed the GENIUS Stablecoin Act and Ethereum spot ETFs continued to attract capital inflows, the global market once again focused on Ethereum (ETH). As of mid-July 2025, the price of ETH stabilized at approximately $3,588, up more than […]

    MIL-OSI: CJB Crypto pioneered the use of artificial intelligence cloud computing to turn XRP cloud mining into a passive income engine of thousands of dollars a day
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you are looking for a simple, reliable and forward-looking way to build a sustainable source of income, the CJB Crypto cloud computing platform will provide you with unprecedented opportunities. Imagine waking up every day to see your digital assets grow steadily driven by […]

    MIL-OSI: Start mining Ripple’s XRP: Mint Miner launches XRP cloud mining app to earn passive income every day
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CHICAGO, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s global expansion continues to accelerate, XRP has become a core asset for cross-border payments and institutional finance. Now, Mint Miner, the world’s leading cloud mining platform, has announced the launch of XRP cloud mining contracts, bringing users a new, simple and efficient way to […]

    July 21, 2025
  • Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Russia: Vietnam tourist boat death toll adjusted to 35
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HANOI, July 20 (Xinhua) — Thirty-five people have been confirmed dead and four are missing after a […]

    MIL-OSI USA News: President Trump Marks Six Months in Office with Historic Successes
    Source: US Whitehouse Today, President Donald J. Trump celebrates the most successful first six months in office for any President in modern American history. Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, thereby delivering the largest tax cut in American history, increasing Americans’ take-home pay by as much as $13,300, and terminating benefits for at least […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Child Poverty – Families below the Income Floor face growing crisis – new research
    Source: Child Poverty Action Group Many low income households across Aotearoa are now living below the income floor, with increasingly fewer households able to cover the bare essentials, according to new research released today by Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG). The research builds on modelling by the Welfare Expert Advisory Group (WEAG) and ext MIL OSI […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA response to European Parliament resolutions expressing concern over China’s escalation of Taiwan Strait tensions and supporting the deepening of Taiwan-EU cooperation
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan April 3, 2025The European Parliament on April 2 voted overwhelmingly to adopt resolutions on annual reports on the implementation of the European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The resolutions once again reiterated concern over China’s escalation of tensions across the Taiwan […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Japan’s ruling coalition will struggle to maintain majority in upper house of parliament – exit polls
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TOKYO, July 20 (Xinhua) — Japan’s ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Komeito […]

    MIL-OSI: ALL4 Mining Highlights XRP Breakout: Cryptocurrency Surges Past $3, Daily Profits Become Accessible to All
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALL4 Mining, a global cloud-based crypto earning platform, highlights the surge of XRP as it crosses the $3 threshold — a major milestone in the cryptocurrency market. This development has helped XRP resurface as one of the most impactful digital assets. After […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee: Cooperation between Belarus and China in the field of culture is becoming closer
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News QINGDAO, July 20 (Xinhua) — Belarus-China cultural cooperation has become closer in recent years. The forms of […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: More people are considering AI lovers, and we shouldn’t judge
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Neil McArthur, Director, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Manitoba People are falling in love with their chatbots. There are now dozens of apps that offer intimate companionship with an AI-powered bot, and they have millions of users. A recent survey of users found that 19 […]

    MIL-OSI China: China’s coastal regions brace for Typhoon Wipha
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GUANGZHOU, July 20 — South China’s coastal regions, including Hainan, Guangdong and Guangxi have been placed on high alert as Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, made landfall near Jiangmen City in Guangdong around 5:50 p.m. on Sunday. As of 7 a.m. Sunday, Typhoon […]

    India becomes global leader in fast payments as UPI processes 18.39 billion transactions in June: IMF
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has emerged as a global leader in fast payments, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processing over ₹24.03 lakh crore through 18.39 billion transactions in June, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Sunday.  In June last year, UPI had recorded 13.88 billion transactions. The […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China posts steady growth in rail freight in first half of 2025
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) — China’s rail traffic volume showed steady growth in the first half of […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China-Central Asia freight train departures up 25% in first half of 2025
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) — The number of freight train departures on China-Central Asia international freight routes […]

    MIL-OSI China: American ginseng farmers grappling with uncertainty amid trade tensions
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News While scorching heat grips most of America in early July, Wisconsin’s Marathon County offers a striking exception: cool breezes whisper through shaded areas with almost autumnal crispness, while nighttime temperatures regularly dip below 20 degrees Celsius — a refreshing anomaly in the sweltering national landscape. “This […]

    MIL-OSI China: Cambodia launches 1st Siem Reap-Shenzhen direct flight
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Cambodia’s national flag carrier, Air Cambodia, has launched its first direct flight between northwest Cambodia’s Siem Reap province and southern China’s Shenzhen city, the airline operator said in a press release. Air Cambodia flight K6929 landed at the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) on Friday […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: BEYBLADE X National Champion Crowned – Kiwi Blader to Represent New Zealand in Tokyo
    Source: NewzEngine.com Auckland, NZ – Sunday 20 July The battle is over and a New Zealand champion has emerged! The BEYBLADE X National Tournament came to an epic close at The Maritime Room in Auckland City, where top bladers from across the country spun, clashed, and competed for a single, coveted title. The venue buzzed […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: 14 people killed, 12 missing as a result of days of heavy rains in Kazakhstan
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News SEOUL, July 20 (Xinhua) — Fourteen people have been killed and 12 others are missing after five […]

    India taking steady, confident steps towards oil self-sufficiency: Hardeep Singh Puri
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India is taking steady and confident steps towards oil self-sufficiency, and under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country is securing its energy future, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday. With one million square kilometres of offshore area now open for oilfield exploration and […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Gaza is Starving: A Last-Minute Call for Action – PSNA
    Statement issued by the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) issues this urgent and desperate call: Gaza is starving, and we must act now. Hospitals and emergency clinics in Gaza are overwhelmed. Unprecedented numbers of Palestinians — children, women, and the elderly — are collapsing from hunger and exhaustion. Medical […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Henan Province’s Foreign Trade Volume Grew 26.2% in the First Half of 2025
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ZHENGZHOU, July 20 (Xinhua) — Central China’s Henan Province’s foreign trade volume stood at 412.53 billion yuan […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Gaza is Starving: A Last-Minute Call for Action
    Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins the international cry of alarm: Gaza is starving — and the world must respond with urgency and conscience. In recent days, shocking scenes have emerged from Gaza’s hospitals: children too weak to cry, elderly people collapsing from exhaustion, entire families on the […]

    July 21, 2025
  • India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    South Korea: Death toll rises sharply as heavy rains trigger deadly landslides in Sancheong
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Torrential rains that pounded South Korea for four consecutive days have left at least nine people dead and several others missing, after downpours triggered deadly landslides in the southern Sancheong County, officials said. A person in their 60s was found in cardiac arrest after a landslide, […]

    Death toll rises to 37 after cruise ship capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Tragedy struck northern Vietnam as a cruise ship carrying dozens of tourists capsized in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province, following a sudden and severe storm. According to the Vietnam News Agency, the death toll has now risen to 37, with rescue operations still underway. The […]

    Hong Kong issues highest storm warning as typhoon Wipha approaches
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha, packing winds of more than 167 kilometres (103 miles) per hour, brought heavy rain and strong winds across the territory, forcing the cancellation of more than 200 flights. The city’s weather observatory raised its […]

    Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Ishiba
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Japanese voters could unleash political turmoil as they head to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested upper house election, with rising prices and immigration concerns threatening to weaken Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s grip on power. Opinion polls suggest Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and […]

    Clashes rage in Druze region as Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Sectarian clashes escalated on Saturday in Syria’s predominantly Druze region of Sweida, with machine gun fire and mortar shelling heard after days of bloodshed, as the Islamist-led government struggled to enforce a ceasefire. Reuters reporters heard gunfire from inside Sweida city and saw shells landing in […]

    July 21, 2025
  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Russia: Air China Launches Direct Flights Between Beijing and Tashkent
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Tashkent, July 20 /Xinhua/ — Chinese airline Air China has launched regular flights between Beijing and Tashkent […]

    MIL-OSI China: Key takeaways from US stablecoin law: What it means for global finance
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Photo taken on March 28, 2022 shows the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States. [Photo/Xinhua] U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, into law, marking the country’s first major federal law […]

    MIL-OSI China: South China provinces brace for Typhoon Wipha
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GUANGZHOU, July 20 — South China’s Hainan and Guangdong provinces have been placed on high alert as Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, is expected to make landfall along the coast Sunday afternoon or evening. As of 7 a.m. Sunday, Typhoon Wipha was observed […]

    MIL-OSI China: Di Maria penalty gives Rosario Central 1-0 win over 10-man Lanus
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Angel Di Maria scored a late penalty as Rosario Central edged to a 1-0 away win over 10-man Lanus in Argentina’s Primera Division Clausura tournament on Saturday. Lanus defender Carlos Izquierdoz was sent off in the 71st minute for remonstrating with the referee over a penalty […]

    MIL-OSI China: Japan, Australia set up title showdown at FIBA Women’s Asia Cup
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Japan upset defending champion China 90-81 in the semifinal at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Saturday. Japan will contend for the title with Australia, who held off South Korea 86-73. Japan shot an impressive 47.1 percent on 3-pointers. Young point guard Kokoro Tanaka shot 10 […]

    MIL-OSI China: Tag along with Jay at CISCE: How wind and solar are powering a zero-carbon future?
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Diamonds can be made from green hydrogen? The solar-powered parasols can charge your phone? Wind turbines resemble Chinese stilt walkers? British host Jay Ian Birbeck explores the clean energy cycle at the third China International Supply Chain Expo. From Chinese innovation to global collaboration, the expo […]

    MIL-OSI China: Ukraine proposes fresh talks with Russia next week
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seen before a European Council summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Kiev has proposed to hold a new round of peace talks with Moscow next week. Rustem Umerov, who headed the Ukrainian delegation […]

    MIL-OSI China: Conservation measures help Tibetan antelope migrate in Xizang
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Tibetan antelopes prepare to cross the Senlong Zangbo River in Changtang National Nature Reserve in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, July 14, 2025. The Senlong Zangbo River, located in Changtang National Nature Reserve in Nagqu, is a vital migration route for Tibetan antelopes. Each July, Tibetan […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China is building a new model of international cooperation – deputy editor-in-chief of Azerbaijani newspaper
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Baku, July 20 /Xinhua/ — China is confidently forming a new model of international cooperation based on […]

    MIL-OSI China: China wins first women’s solo technical title at World Aquatics Championships
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Gold medalist Xu Huiyan (C) of China, silver medalist Vasilina Khandoshka (L) of Belarus and bronze medalist Iris Tio Casas of Spain pose with medals during the awarding ceremony of the women’s solo technical final of artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July […]

    MIL-OSI China: 37 confirmed dead in cruise ship accident in N. Vietnam
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Rescuers work at the capsizing site of a cruise ship in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province, July 20, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] A total of 47 people have been recovered, including 10 survivors and 37 confirmed dead, after a cruise ship capsized in Ha Long […]

    MIL-OSI China: S. Korea’s special counsel indicts ex-President Yoon under detention
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News South Korea’s special counsel investigating former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived martial law imposition on Saturday indicted the ousted leader under detention on additional charges. Cho Eun-suk, independent counsel leading the investigation into Yoon’s insurrection and other charges, prosecuted Yoon for abusing power, obstructing justice, writing bogus […]

    MIL-OSI China: Bedouin tribal fighters withdraw from Syria’s Sweida after ceasefire efforts: Authorities
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Bedouin fighters advance through the town of Wolgha in the western countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, on July 18, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Syria’s interior authorities said Saturday night that through their extensive efforts to implement a newly-reached ceasefire agreement, Bedouin tribal fighters have fully withdrawn from the […]

    MIL-OSI China: US rejects amended WHO health regulations
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The United States said on Friday that the country has rejected amendments to the international health regulations adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) last year. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a joint statement […]

    MIL-OSI China: China’s top legislator to visit Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Switzerland, attend world parliament speakers conference
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s top legislator Zhao Leji will pay official goodwill visits to Kyrgyzstan, Hungary and Switzerland from July 23 to 31, and attend the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament while in Switzerland. Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, will make the visits […]

    MIL-OSI China: Centuries-old Yizu Dage art becomes major tourist attraction in SW China’s Yunnan
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a local Yizu Dage team performing during a parade show on a square in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Yunnan province. [Photo/Xinhua] Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of […]

    MIL-OSI China: Conservation measures help Tibetan antelope migrate in SW China’s Xizang
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Conservation measures help Tibetan antelope migrate in SW China’s Xizang Updated: July 20, 2025 10:39 Xinhua Rescued Tibetan antelope calves rest in a car in Changtang National Nature Reserve in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, July 14, 2025. The Senlong Zangbo River, located in Changtang National […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese company starts pile drilling in Tunisian bridge project
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News This photo shows the construction site of the new Bizerte bridge project in Bizerte, Tunisia, Dec. 20, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] The pile drilling operation of the Chinese-constructed Bizerte bridge project in northern Tunisia commenced on Friday. During a ceremony marking the start of the process, Tunisian Minister […]

    MIL-OSI China: China’s AI tech boosts global trade efficiency, facilitates supply chain
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A visitor tries a pair of glasses at the booth of TCL in the Digital Technology Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] To provide a quick overview of what its digital technology […]

    MIL-OSI China: Supply chain expo highlights China’s smarter auto ecosystem
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Visitors learn about a product at the booth of Geely Holding Group at the Smart Vehicle Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Every few dozen seconds, a gleaming electric vehicle glides off […]

    July 21, 2025
  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: China’s AI tech boosts global trade efficiency, facilitates supply chain
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A visitor tries a pair of glasses at the booth of TCL in the Digital Technology Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] To provide a quick overview of what its digital technology […]

    July 21, 2025
  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    MIL-OSI: ETHRANSACTION launches cloud mining using XRP conversion, which can yield a stable amount of BTC every day
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Newark, New Jersey, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  ETHRANSACTION, a leading cloud mining platform has launched new mining contracts that utilize XRP conversion to yield other crypto currencies like BTC. Bitcoin has always held a special place in the cryptocurrency market. It is more than just a currency; it is a […]

    MIL-OSI: AIXA MIner: Crypto Mining Apps To Redefine Accessibility in 2025’s High-Profit Platform Landscape
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Aurora, Colorado, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global shift toward mobile-first technology is leaving few industries untouched, and cryptocurrency mining is no exception. As the demand for flexible, on-the-go financial tools rises, mining platforms are evolving to meet users where they are—on their phones. This mobile transformation is reshaping the […]

    MIL-OSI: Altucher Highlights Overlooked Media Signals Around Elon Musk’s Starlink Ambitions
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Austin, TX, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Author and entrepreneur James Altucher has published a new account detailing what he believes may be the most important development in Elon Musk’s career since the founding of SpaceX and Tesla. The development centers on Musk’s satellite internet initiative, Starlink—and the possibility of a sweeping […]

    MIL-OSI Video: Jack Kelly meets Professor Celeste Saulo | Davos Creator Studio
    Source: World Economic Forum (video statements) The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability. This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, […]

    MIL-OSI: PaxMining Announces Green Cloud Mining Platform — Earn Up to $5,500 Daily as Bitcoin Booms Ahead of 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin has skyrocketed past $123,000 in July 2025, fueled by BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF with $3.2 billion in daily trading volume and U.S. regulatory clarity via the CLARITY Act. PaxMining, a global cloud mining leader, empowers investors to seize this rally with its sustainable, AI-driven platform. […]

    MIL-OSI: CJB Crypto pioneered the use of artificial intelligence cloud computing to turn XRP cloud mining into a passive income engine of thousands of dollars a day
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you are looking for a simple, reliable and forward-looking way to build a sustainable source of income, the CJB Crypto cloud computing platform will provide you with unprecedented opportunities. Imagine waking up every day to see your digital assets grow steadily driven by […]

    MIL-OSI: AIXA Miner Advances Scalable Cloud Mining Solutions as Institutional Blockchain Demand Grows
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Denver, Colorado, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  As the global cryptocurrency infrastructure continues to mature, a growing divide has emerged between large-scale institutional blockchain adoption and the accessibility of underlying mining technologies. In response, leading cloud mining platforms are rethinking how to scale operations while maintaining inclusivity for a broader range of […]

    MIL-OSI: Ground-breaking Development in Bitcoin Mining: VNBTC Launches Cloud Mining Platform Helping Investors Earn Bitcoin Mining Rewards
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The recent rise of Bitcoin price past the 120K saw crypto become the hottest topic in the financial and crypto investment space. According to Michael Saylor’s sentiment, “the only thing better than Bitcoin is acquiring more Bitcoin”. As such, Bitcoin accumulation may not be dying […]

    MIL-OSI: ALL4 Mining Highlights XRP Breakout: Cryptocurrency Surges Past $3, Daily Profits Become Accessible to All
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALL4 Mining, a global cloud-based crypto earning platform, highlights the surge of XRP as it crosses the $3 threshold — a major milestone in the cryptocurrency market. This development has helped XRP resurface as one of the most impactful digital assets. After […]

    MIL-OSI: RIMining Launches XRP+AI Green Cloud Mining, Ushering in 24/7 “HODL‑Earn” Era
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amidst surging clarity in U.S. digital asset regulations and renewed institutional interest, RI Mining today introduced its XRP‑focused, AI‑driven green cloud mining platform—permitting XRP holders to passively generate income 24/7 without transaction hassle or hardware upkeep. This feature delivers a timely “HODL‑earn” mechanism […]

    MIL-OSI: Launch Announcement: DOT Miners Fast-Tracks Nasdaq Plans Amid Record User Contract Income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin cloud mining platform DOT Miners officially announced that it is actively preparing for Nasdaq listing. With strong user growth, stable contract income model and international compliance operation capabilities, DOT Miners said it has started internal architecture optimization and audit processes to lay the […]

    MIL-OSI: Topnotch Crypto launches innovative cloud mining app to help users easily increase the value of digital assets
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Houston, Texas, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topnotch Crypto has officially rolled out its all-new mobile cloud mining app, making it easier than ever for anyone to mine popular cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, and DOG. The app delivers a seamless, zero-commission mining experience with no need for hardware, technical skills, or […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China has become one of Azerbaijan’s key strategic partners – I. Aliyev
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Khankendi /Azerbaijan/, July 20 /Xinhua/ — “We have reached one of the highest levels of interstate relations […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Big Beautiful Bill: Why Donald Trump is obsessed with the manipulative language of size
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Andy Curtis, Distinguished Guest Professor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, City University of Macau Small is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered is the title of the highly influential 1973 book written by the German-born British economist E.F. Schumacher. The book marked its 50th […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: More people are considering AI lovers, and we shouldn’t judge
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Neil McArthur, Director, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Manitoba People are falling in love with their chatbots. There are now dozens of apps that offer intimate companionship with an AI-powered bot, and they have millions of users. A recent survey of users found that 19 […]

    MIL-OSI: GENIUS Act Passed: BAY Miner Empowers Investors as XRP Soars and Crypto Mining Goes Mobile
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  The recent passage of the GENIUS Act by the U.S. House of Representatives is an exciting change to create regulatory clarity in the digital asset, while, creating a new development for the cryptocurrency market along the lines of transparency, investor protection, and […]

    MIL-OSI: ETHRANSACTION launches DOGE, XRP, BTC and ETH mining contracts, with daily crypto yields.
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Huntsville, Alabama, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the latest challenges, ETHRANSACTION provides clean energy crypto cloud mining services to promote sustainable wealth and environmental growth. The platform has a simple and easy-to-use interface and a sustainable and innovative development concept, aiming to provide users with a transparent and […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP surges to $3.5, RDG Mining’s new one-day mining contract continues to be popular
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Zero threshold, safe, efficient and convenient” is the brand concept that RDG Mining has always adhered to, which is centered on user interests.With the recent surge in XRP, ETH and BTC, the number of RDG Mining users is increasing day by day. […]

    MIL-OSI: As Bitcoin surges, LET Mining launches high-yield cloud mining contracts to convert BTC into daily income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Friday, the cryptocurrency industry ushered in major positive news, with Bitcoin prices fluctuating, its cryptocurrency prices rising, and reports that 401(k) plans may soon include crypto investments. Now Bitcoin (BTC) has once again demonstrated its status as “digital gold”, with prices […]

    MIL-OSI: RICH Miner launches innovative cloud mining service: use USDC to start daily stable mining income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Chicago, Illinois, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the world’s leading cloud mining service provider, RICH Miner recently launched a new cloud mining service based on USDC (US dollar stablecoin), allowing users to start the road to stable daily mining income through stablecoin assets. Why choose USDC for cloud mining? USDC […]

    July 21, 2025
  • Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

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

    Peace will be established by destroying entire terror machinery, says J&K L-G
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that peace in the Union Territory will not be purchased but established by dismantling the entire terror machinery. Speaking at a function here, the L-G emphasized that the administration is not working to “buy peace,” but […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Domestic violence – Angurugu
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Northern Territory Police are calling for information after a domestic violence incident that occurred in Angurugu this afternoon. Around 12:05pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that an 18-year-old female had allegedly been stabbed in the head with a spear by a male known to […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine has proposed that Russia hold another round of peace talks next week
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KYIV, July 20 (Xinhua) — Newly appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine […]

    MIL-OSI China: Key takeaways from US stablecoin law: What it means for global finance
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Photo taken on March 28, 2022 shows the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States. [Photo/Xinhua] U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, into law, marking the country’s first major federal law […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pelosi Slams GOP Rescissions Package on House Floor: “An Absolute Shame”
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California Washington, D.C. – This evening, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor opposing the Republican rescissions bill, warning that its deep cuts to foreign aid and global health initiatives pose a grave threat to U.S. national […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pelosi Statement on the Reported Visit of Trump Administration Officials to Alcatraz
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California Washington D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the reported visit of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to Alcatraz announcing a plan to reopen the island’s federal penitentiary: “With stiff competition, the […]

    MIL-OSI China: Ukraine proposes fresh talks with Russia next week
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seen before a European Council summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Kiev has proposed to hold a new round of peace talks with Moscow next week. Rustem Umerov, who headed the Ukrainian delegation […]

    Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Ishiba
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Japanese voters could unleash political turmoil as they head to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested upper house election, with rising prices and immigration concerns threatening to weaken Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s grip on power. Opinion polls suggest Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and […]

    MIL-Evening Report: After yet another election, Tasmanians are left wondering what the point of it was
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Hortle, Deputy Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania When the results firmed up a few hours after polling closed on Saturday, many Tasmanians would have been wondering, “what was the point of all that?”. A state election only 16 months after the last one looks […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Family rescued from Mount Field National Park
    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Family rescued from Mount Field National Park Sunday, 20 July 2025 – 1:24 pm. Six people, including three children, have been safely retrieved from the Mount Field area this morning after being caught in heavy snow overnight.The family raised the alarm with police shortly after 4.30pm on Saturday, […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Structure fire – Braitling
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services NT Police are calling for information following a suspicious structure fire in Braitling on Saturday evening. Around 6:45pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports of a unit on fire at a residential complex on Elliot Street. Emergency services attended and NT Fire and Rescue Services […]

    July 21, 2025
  • Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    ICMR developing indigenous two-stage malaria vaccine, AdFalciVax
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is developing a novel chimeric malaria vaccine candidate — AdFalciVax— in collaboration with its Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar (RMRCBB), the National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), and the Department of Biotechnology’s National Institute of Immunology (DBT-NII). The […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Government (Gov’t) Announces Dedication of Decentralized Passport Centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties
    Source: APO . The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to announce the official dedication of newly decentralized Passport Application Centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties. The dedication ceremonies are scheduled to take place early next week as part of the national calendar of events in celebration of Liberia’s […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Bridging Africa’s financing gaps through better planning
    Source: APO – Report: . With just five years left to meet global and continental development targets, African governments are shifting the way they plan and finance national priorities. The focus is turning toward long-term, integrated planning that links policy ambition with realistic budgeting and resource strategies. This evolving approach was the focus of a […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Museveni Calls for Household Census in Kampala to Refine Parish Development Model (PDM) Budgeting
    Source: APO – Report: . President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed local authorities in Kampala’s five divisions to establish accurate data on the number of households within their jurisdictions to help in the equitable allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM). The call was made on Saturday, July 19, 2025, during his visit […]

    PM Modi among those with highest attendance in Parliament, says Kiren Rijiju
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among those with the highest attendance in Parliament, noting that the Prime Minister makes it a point to attend proceedings unless he is travelling abroad or visiting a state for official […]

    MIL-OSI: CORRECTION – WLTH Opens Private Markets to Everyone with Launch of Tokenised Fractional Ownership in Hadron Energy
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Retail investors gain first-of-its-kind on‑chain access to early‑stage private equity in nuclear micro‑reactors PANAMA CITY, Panama and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued under the same headline on July 19, 2025 by Common Wealth, please note that the boilerplate for Hadron Energy was incorrect. The corrected release follows: WLTH, […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: KZN communities to benefit from water project
    Source: Government of South Africa Government has officially commissioned the Mpophomeni Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTWs) project, which is set to significantly improve sanitation services, protect sensitive wetland ecosystems and enhance the quality of life for communities in KwaZulu-Natal. Over 27 000 households in Mpophomeni, Khayelisha and surrounding communities are expected to benefit from this strategic […]

    Centre holds all-party meet ahead of Monsoon Session
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Centre on Sunday convened an all-party meeting in the national capital, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urging all political parties to ensure the smooth functioning of the House. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Rijiju said the government was ready to hold discussions on several […]

    Amit Shah inaugurates projects worth ₹1,271 crore at Uttarakhand Investment Festival 2025
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth ₹1,271 crore in Uttarakhand, during the ‘Uttarakhand Investment Festival 2025’ held in Dehradun. The event also marked the realization of ₹1 lakh crore worth of investment […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: US announces restrictions on flights from Mexico
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News WASHINGTON, July 20 (Xinhua) — The U.S. government on Saturday announced new restrictions on flights from Mexico, […]

    Peace will be established by destroying entire terror machinery, says J&K L-G
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that peace in the Union Territory will not be purchased but established by dismantling the entire terror machinery. Speaking at a function here, the L-G emphasized that the administration is not working to “buy peace,” but […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: International Energy Forum (IEF) Secretary General Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Forecasts Global Energy Growth
    Source: APO – Report: Jassim Alshirawi, Secretary General of intergovernmental organization the International Energy Forum (IEF), has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. As the world’s largest gathering of energy ministers, the IEF accounts for more than 90% of global oil and gas supply, and as such, […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Crypto – UK’s crypto fire sale risks repeating a billion-pound blunder – deVere Group
    Source: deVere Group July 20 2025 – The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly contemplating a sale of the country’s confiscated Bitcoin stash—some 61,000 BTC seized in a 2018 fraud bust—to alleviate an estimated £20 billion fiscal shortfall. But while offloading crypto could offer short-term relief, Nigel Green, the CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko and Andrey Fursenko presented diplomas to graduates of the program for developing personnel reserves in science
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. A group photo of the participants and members of the certification committee after defending their projects and awarding diplomas for the program for developing the management personnel reserve […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Gaza is Starving: A Last-Minute Call for Action – PSNA
    Statement issued by the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) issues this urgent and desperate call: Gaza is starving, and we must act now. Hospitals and emergency clinics in Gaza are overwhelmed. Unprecedented numbers of Palestinians — children, women, and the elderly — are collapsing from hunger and exhaustion. Medical […]

    MIL-OSI China: Afghanistan’s global trade network expands to over 100 countries
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Afghanistan has expanded its international trade reach, establishing commercial ties with more than 100 countries worldwide, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced. “Afghanistan’s international trade now spans over 100 countries, with the overall trade volume reaching around 13 billion U.S. dollars,” said Nooruddin Azizi, […]

    Will continue to inspire: Tributes pour in on Sheila Dikshit’s death anniversary
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday paid tribute to former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on her death anniversary. Taking to social media, Gupta said, “Humble tribute to former Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Sheila Dikshit ji on her death anniversary.” Dikshit, a senior Congress […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Gaza is Starving: A Last-Minute Call for Action
    Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins the international cry of alarm: Gaza is starving — and the world must respond with urgency and conscience. In recent days, shocking scenes have emerged from Gaza’s hospitals: children too weak to cry, elderly people collapsing from exhaustion, entire families on the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pelosi Slams GOP Rescissions Package on House Floor: “An Absolute Shame”
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California Washington, D.C. – This evening, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor opposing the Republican rescissions bill, warning that its deep cuts to foreign aid and global health initiatives pose a grave threat to U.S. national […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Pelosi Blasts Supreme Court Decision Enabling Mass Layoffs at Education Department: “A Grave Blow to the Rule of Law.”
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California Washington, D.C. – Today on the House Floor, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi denounced the Supreme Court’s recent decision permitting the President to move forward with mass layoffs at the Department of Education. In her remarks, Pelosi described the ruling […]

    July 21, 2025
  • Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025
    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025
    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025
    Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025
    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    July 21, 2025
  • Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025
    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025
    Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    July 21, 2025
  • University News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 21, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Key takeaways from US stablecoin law: What it means for global finance
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Photo taken on March 28, 2022 shows the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States. [Photo/Xinhua] U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, into law, marking the country’s first major federal law […]

    MIL-Evening Report: The first video of Earth’s surface lurching sideways in an earthquake offers new insights into this force of nature
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jesse Kearse, Postdoctoral Researcher, Geophysics, Kyoto University Sai Aung MAIN/AFP via Getty Images During the devastating magnitude 7.7 Myanmar earthquake on March 28 this year, a CCTV camera captured the moment the plate boundary moved, providing the first direct visual evidence of plate tectonics in action. Tectonic […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: International Olympiad in Mental Arithmetic was held in Vladivostok
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Vladivostok, July 20 (Xinhua) — The International Mental Arithmetic Olympiad “Pacific Cup -2025” was held on Saturday […]

    MIL-Evening Report: After yet another election, Tasmanians are left wondering what the point of it was
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Hortle, Deputy Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania When the results firmed up a few hours after polling closed on Saturday, many Tasmanians would have been wondering, “what was the point of all that?”. A state election only 16 months after the last one looks […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 20, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 20, 2025. Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form governmentSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of […]

    July 21, 2025
  • Technology – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 21, 2025

    MIL-OSI: AIXA Miner Advances Scalable Cloud Mining Solutions as Institutional Blockchain Demand Grows
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Denver, Colorado, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  As the global cryptocurrency infrastructure continues to mature, a growing divide has emerged between large-scale institutional blockchain adoption and the accessibility of underlying mining technologies. In response, leading cloud mining platforms are rethinking how to scale operations while maintaining inclusivity for a broader range of […]

    MIL-OSI: Ground-breaking Development in Bitcoin Mining: VNBTC Launches Cloud Mining Platform Helping Investors Earn Bitcoin Mining Rewards
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The recent rise of Bitcoin price past the 120K saw crypto become the hottest topic in the financial and crypto investment space. According to Michael Saylor’s sentiment, “the only thing better than Bitcoin is acquiring more Bitcoin”. As such, Bitcoin accumulation may not be dying […]

    MIL-OSI: New Era for Ripple’s XRP: PFMCrypto Launches Zero-Hardware XRP Cloud Mining with Daily Payouts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem continues to gain global traction, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major advancement in accessible crypto mining: the launch of XRP-focused cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and mobile platforms, these flexible short-term contracts allow users to […]

    MIL-OSI: ALL4 Mining Highlights XRP Breakout: Cryptocurrency Surges Past $3, Daily Profits Become Accessible to All
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALL4 Mining, a global cloud-based crypto earning platform, highlights the surge of XRP as it crosses the $3 threshold — a major milestone in the cryptocurrency market. This development has helped XRP resurface as one of the most impactful digital assets. After […]

    MIL-OSI: Launch Announcement: DOT Miners Fast-Tracks Nasdaq Plans Amid Record User Contract Income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin cloud mining platform DOT Miners officially announced that it is actively preparing for Nasdaq listing. With strong user growth, stable contract income model and international compliance operation capabilities, DOT Miners said it has started internal architecture optimization and audit processes to lay the […]

    MIL-OSI: Topnotch Crypto launches innovative cloud mining app to help users easily increase the value of digital assets
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Houston, Texas, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topnotch Crypto has officially rolled out its all-new mobile cloud mining app, making it easier than ever for anyone to mine popular cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, and DOG. The app delivers a seamless, zero-commission mining experience with no need for hardware, technical skills, or […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China has become one of Azerbaijan’s key strategic partners – I. Aliyev
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Khankendi /Azerbaijan/, July 20 /Xinhua/ — “We have reached one of the highest levels of interstate relations […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Over 5 million taxpayers auto-assessed as 2025 filing season gets underway 
    Source: Government of South Africa As the 2025 filing season gets underway in the new week, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that 5.8 million taxpayers received Auto Assessments, which is up from last year’s five million. “Importantly, 99.6% of Auto Assessments issued to date have remained unchanged by taxpayers. Equally impressive is […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: More people are considering AI lovers, and we shouldn’t judge
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Neil McArthur, Director, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Manitoba People are falling in love with their chatbots. There are now dozens of apps that offer intimate companionship with an AI-powered bot, and they have millions of users. A recent survey of users found that 19 […]

    MIL-OSI: GENIUS Act Passed: BAY Miner Empowers Investors as XRP Soars and Crypto Mining Goes Mobile
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  The recent passage of the GENIUS Act by the U.S. House of Representatives is an exciting change to create regulatory clarity in the digital asset, while, creating a new development for the cryptocurrency market along the lines of transparency, investor protection, and […]

    MIL-OSI: ETHRANSACTION launches DOGE, XRP, BTC and ETH mining contracts, with daily crypto yields.
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Huntsville, Alabama, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the latest challenges, ETHRANSACTION provides clean energy crypto cloud mining services to promote sustainable wealth and environmental growth. The platform has a simple and easy-to-use interface and a sustainable and innovative development concept, aiming to provide users with a transparent and […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP surges to $3.5, RDG Mining’s new one-day mining contract continues to be popular
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Zero threshold, safe, efficient and convenient” is the brand concept that RDG Mining has always adhered to, which is centered on user interests.With the recent surge in XRP, ETH and BTC, the number of RDG Mining users is increasing day by day. […]

    MIL-OSI: CORRECTION – WLTH Opens Private Markets to Everyone with Launch of Tokenised Fractional Ownership in Hadron Energy
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Retail investors gain first-of-its-kind on‑chain access to early‑stage private equity in nuclear micro‑reactors PANAMA CITY, Panama and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued under the same headline on July 19, 2025 by Common Wealth, please note that the boilerplate for Hadron Energy was incorrect. The corrected release follows: WLTH, […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko and Andrey Fursenko presented diplomas to graduates of the program for developing personnel reserves in science
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. A group photo of the participants and members of the certification committee after defending their projects and awarding diplomas for the program for developing the management personnel reserve […]

    MIL-OSI: “As Bitcoin Surpasses $123,000, ABQuant Users’ Daily Earnings Rise to $12,900”
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Washington, D.C,, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Bitcoin surged over 300% between 2020 and 2023, digital assets have moved from speculative bets to a central pillar of modern finance. Billionaires like Elon Musk and Michael Saylor, and institutions like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, have publicly embraced cryptocurrencies—solidifying their long-term value […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Projects 4x Gains with Guaranteed $20 Launch Price
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) is stealing the spotlight in the crypto world as more analysts point toward its potential to turn a modest $1,000 into $4,000 at launch. While the market continues throwing out new tokens every week, few bring the combination of strong fundamentals, […]

    MIL-OSI China: Key takeaways from US stablecoin law: What it means for global finance
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Photo taken on March 28, 2022 shows the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States. [Photo/Xinhua] U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, into law, marking the country’s first major federal law […]

    MIL-Evening Report: The first video of Earth’s surface lurching sideways in an earthquake offers new insights into this force of nature
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jesse Kearse, Postdoctoral Researcher, Geophysics, Kyoto University Sai Aung MAIN/AFP via Getty Images During the devastating magnitude 7.7 Myanmar earthquake on March 28 this year, a CCTV camera captured the moment the plate boundary moved, providing the first direct visual evidence of plate tectonics in action. Tectonic […]

    MIL-OSI: AIXA Miner Responds to Bitcoin’s $115K Milestone with Cloud Mining Infrastructure Expansion
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DENVER, CO, USA, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  As Bitcoin surpasses the $115,000 milestone for the first time in history, the digital asset landscape is witnessing accelerated adoption across blockchain infrastructure and mining services. In direct response to this industry surge, AIXA Miner, a global provider of secure cloud mining services, […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Mining Goes Mobile: PFMCrypto Launches App-Based Cloud Contracts with Daily BTC Rewards
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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Inflation remains within target range

    Source: New Zealand Government

    New data released today shows inflation remains under control, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

    Stats NZ released the Consumers Price Index today, showing inflation increased slightly to 2.7 per cent in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter, remaining in the Reserve Bank’s target range.

    “It’s the fourth consecutive quarter inflation has remained within the target range – a stark contrast to under the previous government, where inflation raged on unchecked, reaching 7.3 per cent in 2022,” Nicola Willis says.

    “New Zealanders can be assured it now has a Government that is paying attention to forces that affect their cost of living.

    “It’s pleasing to see non-tradeables inflation – which paints a picture of domestic demand and supply conditions – continues to fall.

    “However, the effect of council rates on inflation is a concern.”

    Stats NZ noted the largest single contributor to annual inflation was local authority rates and payments, which rose 12.2 per cent in the year.

    “That’s why this Government has also been clear in its call to councils to focus on the basics and keep rates under control. We look forward to councils taking heed of this and playing their role as stewards of ratepayers’ money better in the future.

    “External pressures on inflation remain, and we must remain cautious – it’s a reminder that the economic recovery is not to be taken for granted.

    “That’s why this Government is focused on economic growth, because that is New Zealand’s pathway to more jobs, higher incomes and the money to pay for schools, hospitals and safer communities.”

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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Cost-of-living keeps rising for those who can least afford it – CTU

    Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi

    Data released by Statistics New Zealand today shows that the cost-of-living crisis is getting worse as inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index rose annually to 2.7%, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney.

    “This marks the third straight quarter in which annual inflation has increased, up from 2.2% in December 2024. A key reason why inflation didn’t break out of the 1-3% target barrier is that petrol pricing was down. Excluding petrol, annual inflation was 3.2%,” said Renney.

    “The data shows that prices rose most in areas that are particularly hard to manage for middle- and low-income groups. Household energy rose 9.1%, with gas prices rising 15.4%. Dairy and eggs rose 9.9%. Dwelling and contents insurance rose 10%. Rates are up 12.2%.

    “This increase is likely to put further pressure on households, particularly those on the minimum wage – who received a pay rise of just 1.5% in April. When last measured, 48% of workers got a pay rise less than 2%, while 59% got a pay rise less of than 3%. It is these workers who are paying the price of the cost-of-living crisis.

    “The Government has made a mess of the economy. Rents are still rising faster than general inflation, despite billions in tax breaks. Food pricing is rising at 4.2% despite the governments claims to be focused on supermarket competition. Workers are paying the price for the Government’s inaction.

    “The economy is stumbling and is likely heading back to negative growth, and the Government has consistently cut investment. Trade tariffs and uncertainty are likely to add further concerns to growth. The cost of tertiary education rose significantly due to the removal of first year free – making it harder to access skills training during rising unemployment,” said Renney.

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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Inflation will improve into 2026 – Kiwibank Senior Economist

    Source: Kiwibank Senior Economist, Mary Jo Vergara.
    Kiwi inflation likely lifted to 2.7%yoy from 2.5%yoy over the June quarter. But context is key. A reacceleration in imported inflation is driving the move higher. It was food and electricity that continues to bite at our back pockets. Domestic price pressures are cooling. 

    This is the first test for an August cash rate cut. It’s widely expected that headline will push towards the top end of the RBNZ’s target band. But more important to policy is underlying inflation, which continues to ease. Spare capacity within the Kiwi economy is keeping downward pressure on domestically generated inflation. 

    Downside risks to medium-term inflation remain. Whether that’s a consequence of a slowdown in global economic growth, or a diversion of trade marked at a discount. There is still a case for more accommodative interest rate settings.

    Kiwi inflation accelerated over the June quarter. Annual headline rose to 2.7% from 2.5%. It’s a move in the wrong direction. But context is key. A strengthening in imported inflation is driving headline higher. But domestic price pressures, on balance, continue to cool. And most importantly, the underlying trend in consumer prices is weak. Excluding the volatile movements in food and fuel, annual core inflation lifted to 2.7% from 2.6%. A move that was better than many had feared, and one that will improve into next year. For now, there’s little risk this bout of high inflation will persist. Especially given that there’s still significant spare capacity in the Kiwi economy. 

    Here’s a data dump. Non-tradables, domestically generated inflation, rose 0.7%qoq and 3.7% on the year. Excluding housing related stuff, it’s up 3.5%. And there’s good news for housing related stuff. Building costs fell 0.1%qoq (the lowest we’ve seen since 2021) and 0.8% over the year. That’s the weakness we’ve seen since 2009. Falling materials costs, like steel, match the anecdotes were hearing from developers. And wages within the industry have softened also. There’s less work. Renters face weaker rent rises as well. More good news. Rents rose 0.8%qoq and 3.2% over the year… down from 3.7% last quarter. So whilst we’re being hit with hefty food, electricity, insurance, and council rates… at least our rents aren’t rising as much… or if you own a property, interest rates are less painful (but at these levels, they still hurt, not help).

    Mary Jo Vergara
    Senior Economist

    Kiwibank.

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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weather News – Clear skies and frosty mornings sticking around this week – MetService

    Source: MetService

    Covering period of Monday 21st – Thursday 24th July – Clear skies and frosty mornings sticking around this week

    •  Frosty mornings through the week
    •  Settled weather for most
    •  Showery first half of the week for eastern North Island
    •  Fog may hang around in inland South Island valleys through the week

    Settled weather is set to persist through the week over New Zealand as a high-pressure system sits over the country. After wetter conditions in some areas over the past few weeks, some may welcome the return of calmer, drier weather.

    MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti says, “this week is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities, especially while some are still busy at school, as clear skies and light winds are expected for most regions”.

    Shiviti continued, “the fine weather this week does come with a downside of cold, frosty mornings”.
    The clear skies and calm conditions, as a result of the high-pressure system, allow for temperatures to drop overnight, particularly in inland areas.

    This morning (Monday) was especially chilly, “with Christchurch recording its coldest July temperature so far at -3.8°C, and Taumarunui reaching its lowest temperature of the year at -3.6°C” added Shiviti. These frosty starts are expected to continue throughout the week, especially in the Mackenzie District as well as in Otago, which may experience the coldest mornings, along with possible fog. Twizel drops to -5°C on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, while inland parts of Dunedin wake up to a frosty -3°C.

    While the coldest temperatures will be found in the South Island, “frosty conditions are expected widely across the North Island too, even parts of the Auckland region could wake up to a touch of frost on Tuesday morning” Shiviti added.

    Although most of the country will stay dry, there are still a few areas that could see some wet weather. The east of the North Island, such as Tairāwhiti Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay, sees cloudier and showery conditions through to Wednesday night due to southeasterly winds bringing moisture in from the ocean.

    Later in the week, a front is expected to approach from the Tasman Sea, meaning there is a chance of a shower or two in the southwest of the South Island for the second half of Thursday. Showers and rain should become more pronounced in Fiordland by Friday as the front arrives.

    For more on the weather keep an eye on the MetService website (www.metservice.com).

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with drug and fraud offences in Burnie

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Man charged with drug and fraud offences in Burnie

    Monday, 21 July 2025 – 10:35 am.

    Police have charged a 37-year-old man with significant drug and fraud offences, following a recent operation in Western Tasmania.
    Detective Inspector Michelle Elmer said the operation, which has been running since May 2025, was led by the Western Criminal Investigation Branch and involved a range of specialist police resources.
    “The man was arrested on Friday during a planned search of a Burnie residence, where police located a quantity of methylamphetamine, anabolic steroids and two illegal firearms,” she said.
    “He was charged with a number of offences including trafficking in a controlled substance, selling a controlled drug, fraud, personation, dealing with the proceeds of crime, and several firearm offences.”
    “Police will allege the man committed multiple fraud offences relating to prescription medications and impersonating a general practitioner, through an online business.”
    He was remanded in custody to reappear in the Burnie Magistrates Court this morning.

    MIL OSI News –

    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Age correction – Death – Tiwi

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force can confirm that the age of the child who was struck and killed by a palm on Saturday was 4-years-old, while an 11-year-old male was also struck by the palm tree and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

    The initial age of 7 was incorrect.

    Investigations into the tragic incident remain ongoing. 

    MIL OSI News –

    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Is spinal cord stimulation safe? Does it work? Here’s what you need to know if you have back pain

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Caitlin Jones, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney

    AsiaVision/Getty

    Spinal cord stimulators are electrical devices that are surgically implanted in the body to treat long-term pain. They have a battery pack and leads that deliver electrical impulses directly to the spinal cord. The devices are thought to work by providing electrical impulses that interfere with how the brain senses pain.

    Spinal cord stimulators are mainly used to treat chronic back pain, especially when other less invasive treatments have not worked. They also aim to reduce people’s reliance on risky pain medicines. These include opioids, which research shows are ineffective and harmful for low-back pain.

    But research, including our own, shows spinal cord stimulators work no better than a placebo. And they can also carry risks.

    Do they work?

    In a 2023 Cochrane review, researchers reviewed data from 13 randomised controlled trials on low-back pain and found no benefits in the short and medium term. These international reviews draw together the most robust evidence to provide a detailed summary of what we know on a particular topic.

    Only one of the trials in the review tested efficacy in the longer term (six months). That trial found no benefits of spinal cord stimulation.

    An earlier Cochrane review looked at the evidence of spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain in general, including for neck pain. Reviewers looked at 15 randomised controlled trials and couldn’t be certain about its benefits, largely due to the quality and reliability of the available trials.

    Are there side effects?

    Aside from disappointing results for pain relief, there are risks and side effects to consider.

    We co-authored an analysis of 520 adverse events reported to Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). We found 79% of reported events were rated as severe, with 13% life-threatening. The same research found 80% of events required surgery to correct.

    Our recent analysis in the Medical Journal of Australia looked at data from private health insurers. These cover 90% of spinal cord stimulation implants in Australia. Five major insurers, which covered 76% of privately insured people, contributed de-identified data.

    We found about one-quarter of people who had a spinal cord stimulator implanted needed corrective surgery afterwards. These surgeries occurred within a median of about 17 months. This indicates these surgeries are not routine or expected interventions, such as to replace batteries, which are meant to last five to ten years.

    Our previous research shows the sorts of reasons for corrective surgery. These include to replace a malfunctioning device, or the person was in more pain, had an infection, or a puncture of the delicate tissues covering the spinal cord.

    However, even our latest findings are likely to underestimate the risk of these devices.

    Sometimes the lead delivering the electrical current moves away from the spinal cord to elsewhere in the body. This requires surgery to reposition the lead, but does not necessarily require new hardware, such as a brand new lead. So this type of corrective surgery is not counted in the data from the private health insurance companies.

    How much does it cost?

    We found spinal cord stimulators cost about A$55,000 per patient, including the device, its insertion, and managing any associated additional surgeries.

    For people who only had a “trial” – where the leads are implanted temporarily but the battery pack remains outside the body – this cost was about $14,000 per patient.

    These figures do not include any out-of-pocket costs.

    What do regulators say about the devices?

    In 2022 the TGA began a review of spinal cord stimulators on the market because of safety and performance concerns.

    As a result, several devices were removed from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods – that is, they were banned from use in Australia, but existing stock could still be used.

    The rest of the devices had conditions imposed, such as the manufacturers being required to collect and report safety data to the TGA at regular time points.

    Should I do my own online research?

    Yes, but be careful. Unfortunately not all online information about spinal cord stimulators is correct.

    Look for sites independent of those who manufacture or implant these devices.

    Government agencies, health departments and universities that have no financial interests in this area may be a better option.

    The Cochrane Library is also a reliable and independent source for trustworthy health information.

    What shall I ask my doctor?

    The Australian health department provides useful advice for consumers about medical implants.

    It says medical implants “are considered higher-risk therapeutic goods, and the decision to get one should not be taken lightly”. It recommends asking your health professional these questions:

    • do I really need this medical implant?

    • what are the risks/benefits?

    • is the medical implant approved?

    • where can I get more information?

    • what happens if I experience an adverse event?

    What else could I do for my back pain?

    There are other treatment options that are effective and have fewer risks than spinal cord stimulation.

    For example, education about how to manage your pain yourself, exercise, cognitive behavioural therapy (a type of psychological therapy), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen) all have solid evidence to back them. All offer benefits that are not outweighed by their potential risks.

    Australian research has shown other types of therapy – such as sensorimotor retraining and cognitive functional therapy – are also effective. You can discuss these and other options with your health professional.

    Spinal cord stimulation is a good example of a treatment that got ahead of the evidence. Although the devices have been around since the 1960s, we’ve only had reliable trials to test whether they work in recent years.

    Everyone wants to find ways to help people with chronic pain, but we must ensure medical care is grounded in reliable science.

    Christopher Maher holds a research fellowship funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

    Caitlin Jones 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. Is spinal cord stimulation safe? Does it work? Here’s what you need to know if you have back pain – https://theconversation.com/is-spinal-cord-stimulation-safe-does-it-work-heres-what-you-need-to-know-if-you-have-back-pain-261364

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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Analysis: The first video of Earth’s surface lurching sideways in an earthquake offers new insights into this force of nature

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Jesse Kearse, Postdoctoral Researcher, Geophysics, Kyoto University

    Sai Aung MAIN/AFP via Getty Images

    During the devastating magnitude 7.7 Myanmar earthquake on March 28 this year, a CCTV camera captured the moment the plate boundary moved, providing the first direct visual evidence of plate tectonics in action.

    Tectonic plate boundaries are where chunks of Earth’s crust slide past each other – not smoothly, but in sudden, violent ruptures.

    The footage shows Earth’s surface lurching sideways, like a gigantic conveyor belt switched on for just a second, as the fault slips.

    What we’re seeing is the propagation of a large earthquake rupture – the primary mechanism that accommodates plate boundary motion at Earth’s surface. These shear fractures travel at several kilometres per second, making them notoriously difficult to observe.

    This video explains the moment Myanmar’s Sagaing Fault ruptured in a large earthquake, allowing the tectonic plate boundary to shift. Research: https://doi.org/10.1785/0320250024.

    These rare events, separated by centuries, have shaped our planet’s surface over millions of years, creating features such as Aotearoa New Zealand’s Alpine Fault and the Southern Alps.

    Until now, seismologists have relied on distant seismic instruments to infer how faults rupture during large earthquakes. This video sheds new light on the process that radiates seismic energy and causes the ground to shake.

    Analysis of the video

    In our new study, we analysed the video frame by frame. We used a technique called pixel cross-correlation to reveal that the fault slipped 2.5 metres sideways over a duration of just 1.3 seconds, with a maximum speed of 3.2 metres per second.

    The total sideways movement in this earthquake is typical of strike-slip fault ruptures, which move the land sideways (in contrast to faults that move land up and down).

    But the short duration is a major discovery.

    The timing of when a fault starts and stops slipping is especially difficult to measure from distant recordings, because the seismic signal becomes smeared as it travels through Earth.

    In this case, the short duration of motion reveals a pulse-like rupture – a concentrated burst of slip that propagates along the fault like a ripple travels down a rug when it’s flicked from one end.

    Capturing this kind of detail is fundamental to understanding how earthquakes work, and it helps us better anticipate the ground shaking likely to occur in future large events.

    Validation of the ‘slickenline’ hypothesis

    Our analysis also revealed something more subtle about the way the fault moved.

    We found the slip didn’t follow a straight path. Instead it curved. This subtle curvature mirrors patterns we’ve observed previously at fault outcrops.

    Called “slickenlines”, these geological scratch marks on the fault record the direction of slip.

    Our work shows the slickenlines we see on outcrops are curved in a manner similar to the curvature seen in the CCTV footage. Based on our video analysis, we can be certain that curved slip occurs, giving credence to our interpretations based on geological observations.

    In our earlier research, we used computer models to show that curved slickenlines could emerge naturally when an earthquake propagates in a particular direction. The Myanmar rupture, which is known to have travelled north to south, matches the direction predicted by our models.

    This alignment is important. It gives us confidence in using geological evidence to determine the rupture direction of past earthquakes, such as the curved slickenlines left behind after the New Zealand Alpine Fault’s 1717 earthquake.

    This first glimpse of a fault in motion shows the potential for video to become a powerful new tool in seismology. With more strategic deployments, future earthquakes could be documented with similar detail, offering further insight into the dynamics of fault rupture, potentially revolutionising our understanding of earthquake physics.

    Jesse Kearse receives funding from Royal Society Te Apārangi Marsden Fund.

    – ref. The first video of Earth’s surface lurching sideways in an earthquake offers new insights into this force of nature – https://theconversation.com/the-first-video-of-earths-surface-lurching-sideways-in-an-earthquake-offers-new-insights-into-this-force-of-nature-261004

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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Hold up, humans. Ants figured out medicine, farming and engineering long before we did

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Tanya Latty, Associate Professor in Entomology, University of Sydney

    Tambon Nong Chaeng/Pexels

    Think back to a time you helped someone move a heavy object, such as a couch. While at first the task may have appeared simple, it actually required a suite of advanced behaviours.

    The job needed verbal commands for social coordination (“pivot!”) and anticipation of near-future events (moving other furniture out of the way). It also required a clear, shared vision of the final goal (which room to take the couch to).

    It’s a small but satisfying example of human cooperation. But before we all get too pleased with ourselves, consider that ants – creatures with tiny brains and no capacity for speech – routinely pull off feats that rival, and sometimes exceed, our own.

    Ants routinely pull off feats that rival, and sometimes exceed, our own.
    Andre Moura/Pexels

    Understanding ant intelligence

    Earth is literally crawling with ants. Scientists estimate there are at least 20 quadrillion ants on Earth. That’s 20 followed by 15 zeros – more ants than stars in our galaxy!

    These incredible insects are amongst the most successful organisms on the planet. Part of the success comes from an ability to form complex societies, ranging from a few individuals to millions. And those societies, or colonies, are remarkably co-operative.

    Take, for example, ants’ abilities to move large food items. To do it, they mobilise teams of dozens – or even hundreds – of fellow workers. Together, they efficiently work together to transport the load back to the nest.

    Longhorn crazy ants (Paratrechina longicornis) are even known to clear debris from a path before a heavy object arrives – seemingly anticipating its trajectory and preparing the way.

    One experiment pit longhorn crazy ants against humans, all tasked with moving T-shaped objects (scaled to body size) through tight spaces. In some trials, the human teams were not permitted to speak or use gestures.

    And the result? Ants performed better in larger groups compared to smaller ones, showing the clear benefits of collective action. In contrast, human performance did not improve with group size. And when communication was restricted, human performance declined as group size increased.

    All this highlights how ants rely on collective intelligence, without the need for central control or sophisticated cognition.

    Expert farmers

    Humanity’s invention of agriculture 12,000 years ago is understandably hailed as one of our greatest achievements.

    But leaf cutter ants beat us to it. These ants (from the species Atta and Acromyrmex) evolved to undertake large-scale agriculture about 55 million years ago.

    These ants cut and transport fresh leaves not to eat directly, but to feed a fungus that serves as their main food source.

    This evolutionary partnership allows the ants to feed colonies with populations in the millions.

    Remarkably, leaf cutter ants have also evolved a form of biological pest control to protect their crops from bacteria. Some worker ants patrol the gardens, detecting infected sections of the fungus. Then they apply antibiotics produced by bacteria that live on their bodies.

    What’s more, many ant species farm aphids and other sap-sucking insects.

    As these farmed insects feed on plant sap, they excrete a sugary liquid the ants eagerly collect. In return, ants serve as bodyguards, defending their tiny livestock from predators such as ladybirds and lacewings.

    In some species, queen ants gently carry sap-sucking insects in their jaws as they fly off to start new colonies. Fossilised ants preserved in amber suggest this behaviour evolved up to 20 million years ago, long before humans domesticated animals.

    Ant medicine

    Medical care may seem like a distinctly human innovation. But several ant species have evolved sophisticated ways to treat injuries.

    When a Florida carpenter ant (Camponotus floridanus) is injured during a battle between colonies, its nest-mates will amputate a damaged limb to prevent infection from spreading. Ants receiving this battlefield care are more likely to survive than ants left untreated.

    Some ants can also detect infection and treat infected wounds by cleaning them and applying antimicrobial secretions from specialised glands.

    Master builders

    Some ant species are known to literally put their bodies on the line for the colony.

    Army ants (Eciton burchellii) join their bodies together to form structures. These include bridges across gaps on the forest floor, and “scaffolds” across steep terrain to prevent other ants from slipping.

    Even the nest is made of hundreds of thousands of ants joined together, complete with tunnels and chambers housing the larvae and the queen. The entire structure is packed up and rebuilt each day, after the colony emigrates a few hundred metres into the forest.

    Army ants join their bodies together to form structures.
    Smartse/Wikimedia, CC BY

    Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina), meanwhile, self-assemble into rope ladders to span vertical gaps.

    They also form a line of workers that pull leaves together in treetops to form nests. Once the leaves are winched into place, other ants arrive with ant larvae in their jaws. Each larva produces a tiny blob of silk which the ants use to glue the leaves together.

    Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta), a major pest species, owes its invasive success partly to a unique method of dispersal.

    When their underground nests are flooded by rain, the ants join together into a huge raft which floats on a layer of buoyant larvae. These rafts can ride floodwaters in safety for hundreds of kilometres, until the ants reach dry land.

    When their nests are flooded, fire ants join together into a huge raft.
    TheCoz/Wikimedia, CC BY

    Lessons for humanity?

    Humans rightly take pride in our greatest achievements – agriculture, medicine, engineering and building civilisations. But remarkably, ants mastered these innovations millions of years before we did.

    Ants may be tiny – but by working together they can build complex societies and solve many problems. They might even teach humans a thing or two.

    Tanya Latty co-founded and volunteers for conservation organisation Invertebrates Australia, is former president of the Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour and is on the education committee for the Australian Entomological Society. She receives funding from the Australian Research Council, NSW Saving our Species, and Agrifutures Australia

    Chris R. Reid receives funding from the Australian Research Council and Macquarie University. He is secretary of the Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour and is on the education committee for the Australasian Entomological Society.

    – ref. Hold up, humans. Ants figured out medicine, farming and engineering long before we did – https://theconversation.com/hold-up-humans-ants-figured-out-medicine-farming-and-engineering-long-before-we-did-258922

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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-Evening Report: Cook Islanders flock from outer islands for 60th anniversary celebrations

    By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist

    The Cook Islands’ outer islands, or Pa Enua, are emptying as people make the pilgrimage to Rarotonga for constitution celebrations.

    This year is particularly significant, August 4 marks 60 years of the Cook Islands being in free association with New Zealand.

    Cook Islands Secretary of Culture Emile Kairua said this year’s Te Maeva Nui, which is the name for the annual celebrations, is going to be huge.

    “For the first time in a long time, we are able to bring all our people together for a long-awaited reunion, from discussions with the teams that have already arrived, there’s only handful of people that’s been left on each of our outer islands,” Kairua said.

    “Basically, the outer islands have been emptied out.”

    According to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management, more than 900 people are making the trip to Rarotonga from the Pa Enua which are spread across an area similar to the size of Mexico.

    Cook Islands News reports that the government has allocated $4.1 mllion for event transport.

    Biggest calendar event
    Kairua said Te Maeva Nui is the biggest event on the Cook Islands’ calendar.

    “Te Maeva Nui has become an iconic event for the Cook Islands, for the nation, as well as the diaspora.”

    A comparable event was in 2015 when 50 years was marked.

    Kairua said for many people it will be the first time visiting Rarotonga since the start of the covid-19 pandemic.

    “Sixty years looks like it’s going to be a lot bigger than 50 for a number of reasons, because we’ve had that big gap since covid hit. If we liken it to covid it’s like the borders being lifted, and everyone now has that freedom to come to Raro.”

    Two ships, one from Tonga and the other from Tuvalu, are tasked with transporting people from the Northern Group islands to Rarotonga.

    While, Air Rarotonga has the job of moving people from the Southern Group.

    Tourist season peak
    The airline’s general manager Sarah Moreland said Te Maeva Nui comes during the peak of the tourism season, making July a very busy month.

    “We’ve got about 73 people from Mauke, 76 passengers from Mangaia, 88 from Aitutaki, 77 from Atiu and even 50 coming from the small island of Mitiaro, Nukuroa,” Moreland said.

    She said transporting people for Te Maeva Nui is a highlight for staff.

    “They love it, I think it’s so cool that we get to bring the Pa Enua from the islands, they just come to Rarotonga, they bring a whole different vibe. They’re so energetic, they’re ready for the competition, it just adds to the buzz of the whole Te Maeva Nui, it’s actually awesome.”

    The executive officer of Atiu Taoro Brown said two months of preparation had gone into the performances which represents the growth of the nation over the past 60 years.

    “It’s an exciting time, we come together, we’re meeting all our cousins and all our families from all the other islands, our sister islands, it’s a special moment.”

    Brown said this year the island had given performance slots to people from Atiu living in Rarotonga, Australia and New Zealand.

    “We wanted everybody from around the region to participate in celebrations.”

    Friendly competition
    Food is another big part of the event, an area Brown said there’s a bit of friendly competition in between islands.

    Pigs, taro, and “organic chicken” had all been sent to Rarotonga from Atiu.

    “Everyone likes to think they’ve got this the best dish but the food I feel, it’s all the same, you know, the island foods, it’s about the time that you put in.”

    For Kairua and his team at the Ministry of Culture, he said they needed to mindful to not allow the event to pass in a blur.

    “Otherwise we end up organising the whole thing and not enjoying it.

    “This is not our first big rodeo, or mine. I was responsible for taking away probably the biggest contingency to Hawai’i for the FestPAC and because we got so busy with organising it and worrying about the minor details, many of us at the management desk forgot to enjoy it, but this time, we are aware.”

    Turbulent relationship
    In the backdrop of celebrations, the Cook Islands and New Zealand’s relationship is in turbulent period.

    Last month, New Zealand paused $18.2 million in development assistance funding to the nation, citing a lack of consultation over several controversial deals with China.

    Unlike for the 50th celebrations, New Zealand’s prime minister and foreign minister will not attend the celebrations, with the Governor-General representing New Zealand.

    A statement from the Cook Islands Office of the Prime Minister last week said officials from the country have reconfirmed their commitment to restore mutual trust with New Zealand in a meeting on 10 July.

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

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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-Evening Report: Why has a bill to relax foreign investment rules had so little scrutiny?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane Kelsey, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

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    While public attention has been focused on the domestic fast-track consenting process for infrastructure and mining, Associate Minister of Finance David Seymour has been pushing through another fast-track process – this time for foreign investment in New Zealand. But it has had almost no public scrutiny.

    If the Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill becomes law, it could have far-reaching consequences. Public submissions on the bill close on July 23.

    A product of the ACT-National coalition agreement, the bill commits to amend the Overseas Investment Act 2005 “to limit ministerial decision making to national security concerns and make such decision making more timely”.

    There are valid concerns that piecemeal reforms to the current act have made it complex and unwieldy. But the new bill is equally convoluted and would significantly reduce effective scrutiny of foreign investments – especially in forestry.

    A three-step test

    Step one of a three-step process set out in the bill gives the regulator – the Overseas Investment Office which sits within Land Information NZ – 15 days to decide whether a proposed investment would be a risk to New Zealand’s “national interest”.

    If they don’t perceive a risk, or that initial assessment is not completed in time, the application is automatically approved.

    Transactions involving fisheries quotas and various land categories, or any other applications the regulator identifies, will require a “national interest” assessment under stage two.

    These would be assessed against a “ministerial letter” that sets out the government’s general policy and preferred approach to conducting the assessment, including any conditions on approvals.

    Other mandatory factors to be considered in the second stage include the act’s new “purpose” to increase economic opportunity through “timely consent” of less sensitive investments. The new test would allow scrutiny of the character and capability of the investor to be omitted altogether.

    If the regulator considers the national interest test is not met, or the transaction is “contrary to the national interest”, the minister of finance then makes a decision based on their assessment of those factors.

    Inadequate regulatory process

    Seymour has blamed the current screening regime for low volumes of foreign investment. But Treasury’s 2024 regulatory impact statement on the proposed changes to international investment screening acknowledges many other factors that influence investor decisions.

    Moreover, the Treasury statement acknowledges public views that foreign investment rules should “manage a wide range of risks” and “that there is inherent non-economic value in retaining domestic ownership of certain assets”.

    Treasury officials also recognised a range of other public concerns, including profits going offshore, loss of jobs, and foreign control of iconic businesses.

    The regulatory impact statement did not cover these factors because it was required to consider only the coalition commitment. The Treasury panel reported “notable limitations” on the bill’s quality assurance process.

    A fuller review was “infeasible” because it could not be completed in the time required, and would be broader than necessary to meet the coalition commitment to amend the act in the prescribed way.

    The requirement to implement the bill in this parliamentary term meant the options officials could consider, even within the scope of the coalition agreement, were further limited.

    Time constraints meant “users and key stakeholders have not been consulted”, according to the Treasury statement. Environmental and other risks would have to be managed through other regulations. There is no reference to te Tiriti o Waitangi or mana whenua engagement.

    Forestry ‘slash’ after Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023: no need to consider foreign investors’ track records.
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    No ‘benefit to NZ’ test

    While the bill largely retains a version of the current screening regime for residential and farm land, it removes existing forestry activities from that definition (but not new forestry on non-forest land). It also removes extraction of water for bottling, or other bulk extraction for human consumption, from special vetting.

    Where sensitive land (such as islands, coastal areas, conservation and wahi tapu land) is not residential or farm land, it would be removed from special screening rules currently applied for land.

    Repeal of the “special forestry test” – which in practice has seen most applications approved, albeit with conditions – means most forestry investments could be fast-tracked.

    There would no longer be a need to consider investors’ track records or apply a “benefit to New Zealand” test. Regulators may or may not be empowered to impose conditions such as replanting or cleaning up slash.

    The official documents don’t explain the rationale for this. But it looks like a win for Regional Development Minister Shane Jones, and was perhaps the price of NZ First’s support.

    It has potentially serious implications for forestry communities affected by climate-related disasters, however. Further weakening scrutiny and investment conditions risks intensifying the already devastating impacts of international forestry companies. Taxpayers and ratepayers pick up the costs while the companies can minimise their taxes and send profits offshore.

    Locked in forever?

    Finally, these changes could be locked in through New Zealand’s free trade agreements. Several such agreements say New Zealand’s investment regime cannot become more restrictive than the 2005 act and its regulations.

    A “ratchet clause” would lock in any further liberalisation through this bill, from which there is no going back.

    However, another annex in those free trade agreements could be interpreted as allowing some flexibility to alter the screening rules and criteria in the future. None of the official documents address this crucial question. As an academic expert in this area I am uncertain about the risk.

    But the lack of clarity underlines the problems exemplified in this bill. It is another example of coalition agreements bypassing democratic scrutiny and informed decision making. More public debate and broad analysis is needed on the bill and its implications.

    Jane Kelsey has received funding from the Marsden Fund for research related to New Zealand’s foreign investment regime and international agreements.

    – ref. Why has a bill to relax foreign investment rules had so little scrutiny? – https://theconversation.com/why-has-a-bill-to-relax-foreign-investment-rules-had-so-little-scrutiny-261370

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: Australian gamemakers level-up with major funding from Screen Australia

    Source: AMP Limited

    21 07 2025 – Media release

    Retopia
    New games capture distinctive stories, landscapes and communities from across the country
    Screen Australia has today announced the latest games and gaming events to be supported through the agency’s industry-leading funding programs – providing $1.4 million for gamemakers to upskill and develop stand-out projects.
    The funding supports 26 games including a hand-drawn puzzle game about a flooded village rebuilding after climate catastrophe, a point-and-click visual novel with small town mysteries to solve, and an action-adventure RPG (Role-Playing Game) about a brave native mouse. It also supports the Freeplay 2025 Events Series, solidifying the agency’s commitment to foster a sector that has both a robust sense of independence and a strong community focus.
    In 2024-25, the agency invested $3 million into the tenacious local industry which included support for 49 games and 200 Australian gamemakers. Initiatives like the Future Leaders Delegation and support for ten Festivals and Events provided Australian independent gamemakers the opportunity to showcase over 270 games for national and international audiences.
    Minister for the Arts Tony Burke said, “Digital Games are a billion dollar global industry and Australia’s sector is growing every year. This funding ensures that we’re backing home-grown talent in order to be at the top of the leader board.”
    Screen Australia Head of Games Joey Egger said, “What struck me about these projects is the depth of talent and the distinctiveness of the content; the diversity of our culture, communities, landscapes and stories really shines through. We’re seeing games being developed all across the country including regional towns such as Wallabadah in New South Wales and Toongabbie in Victoria.”  
    “It’s also incredibly exciting to see another round of projects transitioning from the Emerging Gamemakers Fund through to the Games Production Fund. It reinforces our unique position as an end-to-end avenue for Australian gamemakers to take their projects from concept to prototype, to production and then launch.”
    The past 12 months have seen five games from the Emerging Gamemakers Fund progressing to the Games Production Fund: Monster Snap (WA), Rocketcard Defence (ACT), Wyrmspace Tactics (VIC) and L8R SK8R (QLD), as well as Management in Space (NSW).
    Funded games include:

    Ashes (VIC): For fans of graphic novels and interactive fiction, seasoned players and those new to games, comes adventure game Ashes. The creative team includes producer/developer Clea Frost, lead developer Nick Loki, 2D artists Phoenix Waddell and Jennifer Reuter and composer Trent Francis. It follows 16-year-old skater Azar Warren who, after witnessing a murder, takes refuge in a rural compound with her estranged grandfather.
    Buru and The Old People (NSW): A narrative-driven adventure game set in a vibrant anthropomorphic world rich in Indigenous storytelling. Buru and The Old People is from creative director and recipient of the ‘Rising Star’ award at the 2024 Australian Game Developer Awards Benjamin Armstrong, producer Brooke Collard (Yokai), 2D artist Letoya Muraru, and composer Alexander Tulett.
    Nothing To Do Summer Vacation – Part 1 (NT): A unique point and click visual novel game from lead programmer Adam Prenger and creative director Mel Stringer, an accomplished illustrator and comic artist making her exciting debut in games. In this game, Summer is bored out of her mind in the small town of Driftwood, until fresh mysteries come calling to be uncovered.
    Penguin Colony (VIC): A stylish action-adventure game from producer Megan Faulkner, audio engineer David Mason and creative director Naphtali Faulkner, the developer behind the Independent Games Festival Grand Prize-winning Umurangi Generation. In Penguin Colony, players explore the depths of Antarctica at their own pace as different penguins – unravelling difficult truths along the way.
    Retopia (NSW): From creative lead Jennyfer Ong, lead designer Nicholas King and lead producer James Lockrey, this cosy management game is the latest project from the Australian Game Developer Awards’ 2024 Studio of the Year, Chaos Theory Games. Retopia follows a cast of quirky robot companions as they restore life to a collapsed world by salvaging lost technology, rebuilding community, and nurturing a floating sanctuary in the sky. The game continues Chaos Theory’s tradition of values-driven development after the success of the award-winning Crab God.
    Fern: Seed Guardian (WA): An action-adventure RPG from creative director Sophie Till and technical director Jamie Dougall. In a fantastical Australian bushland, a brave native mouse battles an encroaching, mysterious goo.  She must overcome not only this encroaching danger but also her deep fears, as the Goo uses them to manipulate her perception of reality.
    Slumbering Woods (QLD): An evocative, hand-drawn puzzle adventure game with a unique crafting and building twist from creative director Svitlana Amelina, lead developer Oleg Chernyshenko and sound designer Jane Wei. In a world recovering from a long-past climate catastrophe, players help a flooded village thrive, rebuild and find their way home along the way. Slumbering Woods is financed with support from Screen Queensland’s Games Grants.

    Additional projects supported through the Games Production Fund include Bravest Coconut (QLD), Mission Delta (VIC), Dungeon Breakers (NSW) and Rocketcard Defence (ACT).
    Additional projects supported through the Emerging Gamemakers Fund include SCAV (VIC), Pixellated (VIC), Dead Zone Mycologist (VIC), Dicot (VIC), Ash and Earth: Wilderness Reclaimed (NSW), Spin Spirits (WA), Eclipsia (NSW), Untitled Cube Game (Working Title) (QLD), Stewards of Nu Juno (QLD), Displaced: Oath of Tomes (VIC),Kaiju Critters (QLD)and Trinket (NSW).
    For the full list of funded gamemakers and projects supported throughout the 2024-25FY, please see the Games blocklines here.
    Applications for the Emerging Gamemakers Fund and Games Production Fund are now open. For more information about Games funding at Screen Australia and to apply, click here.
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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Summer tourism thrives in Zhouning County, China’s Fujian

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

    Summer tourism thrives in Zhouning County, China’s Fujian

    Updated: July 21, 2025 07:24 Xinhua
    An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a view of Xikou Village in Zhouning County, southeast China’s Fujian Province. Zhouning County, located in the northeast of Fujian Province with an average altitude of 880 meters, boasts a forest coverage rate of 72.96 percent. The average summer temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius. In recent years, the county has made use of its unique ecological advantages and cultural tourism resources to develop summer tourism, attracting more than 200,000 tourist visits each year. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows tourists taking sightseeing boats at Xikou Village in Zhouning County, southeast China’s Fujian Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: China raises level of emergency response to Typhoon Wipha in Guangdong, Hainan

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

    China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Sunday upgraded its emergency response for flood and typhoon control to Level III in the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan in response to Typhoon Wipha.

    It maintained the Level IV emergency response to the typhoon in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

    According to meteorological forecasts, Wipha is likely to bring rainstorms and heavy downpours to parts of Hainan and Guangdong from Sunday to Monday.

    Meanwhile, a batch of relief supplies had been dispatched to Guangdong and Hainan by central authorities including the office of the national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief, the Ministry of Emergency Management, and the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration. These supplies comprise 33,000 items such as folding beds, quilts and lamps.

    China has a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I being the most severe response. 

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    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Zoom in on 3rd CISCE from three perspectives

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

    The third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), which concluded on Sunday in Beijing, has reinforced its role as a vital platform for promoting resilient, diversified and cooperative global supply chains, with a promising increase in international collaborations.

    With over 6,000 cooperation agreements and partnership intents reached this year, the world’s first national-level exhibition dedicated to supply chains is steadily transforming the global supply network into a chain of shared benefits for all.

    “This event is much more than an expo. It is a forest of connections between economies, industries and people,” John Denton, the secretary-general of the International Chamber of Commerce, said at the opening ceremony. “We are here together to advance our shared prosperity.”

    Innovation

    After three editions, CISCE has built a reputation as a hub of technological innovation in supply chain and a striking showcase for China’s new quality productive forces.

    “Innovation is the defining feature of CISCE and the source of its vitality,” said Yu Jianlong, the vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), organizer of the expo.

    This year’s expo showcased an array of standout technologies, including a humanoid robot equipped with Nvidia chips, an AI-supported car paint defect inspection system, and a hydrogen energy supply chain display based on liquid hydrogen technology.

    Beyond the high-tech products dazzling eager audiences, this edition of the expo also spotlighted a deeper question: how to transform technological achievements into powerful drivers of industrial development.

    This year’s CISCE featured, for the first time, a dedicated innovation chain zone. Though modest in size, the zone brings together a diverse range of 14 participating institutions, including the World Intellectual Property Organization and the China National Intellectual Property Administration. These exhibitors represent key players across various stages of science and technology commercialization, ranging from policy-making and technology transfer to innovation incubation, and provide targeted solutions to critical challenges in transforming technological achievements.

    “Here in China, people are so advanced. The technology adoption is so fast,” said Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, during an interview on the sidelines of the expo, citing many examples of how China’s innovative applications are setting global trends — with companies worldwide learning from its practices.

    Cooperation

    As an international expo shared by the world, the CISCE continues to promote inclusive and mutually beneficial cooperation globally. Through the expo, an increasing number of international participants are aligning with the world’s most comprehensive supply chain while keeping pace with its rapid development.

    According to the data from CCPIT, the expo has seen a steady rise in international participation. The proportion of overseas exhibitors has grown from 26 percent in the first edition to 32 percent in the second, and reached 35 percent this year. Over 65 percent of the exhibitors are Fortune Global 500 companies or industry leaders. Meanwhile, the geographic reach of participants has expanded from 55 countries and regions in the inaugural expo to 75 in the latest edition.

    Major multinational companies have utilized CISCE to strengthen local partnerships and expand their presence in China. “Over the past three years at CISCE, we’ve showcased progress alongside our suppliers in smart manufacturing, green manufacturing and talent development,” Isabel Ge Mahe, Apple’s vice president and managing director of Greater China, told Xinhua.

    She highlighted Apple’s 20 billion U.S. dollars investment in China over the past five years, primarily focused on innovation and supply chain advancements, and praised China’s dynamic innovation ecosystem and sophisticated smart supply chains. “We are deeply rooted here, incredibly proud of the supply chain we helped build, and will continue to invest and innovate with our local partners.”

    Domestic provinces also used the expo to court supply-chain partners. At a side event, southwest China’s Sichuan Province drew foreign giants with its complete industrial chain, pro-business climate and huge market.

    “We entered China more than 40 years ago and we’re still expanding,” said Utsugi Yuyama, executive officer of Japanese material manufacturer AGC Inc. The company already runs chemical and electronic lines in Sichuan and plans more. He hailed the province’s talent pool and comprehensive industrial chain, where local and foreign enterprises integrate to drive growth.

    Greener supply chain

    Green development has increasingly become the foundation and highlight of the expo. How to promote green and low-carbon development across industrial and supply chains has become a notable question at the expo, and an increasing number of major enterprises in their supply chain are stepping up with innovative solutions.

    “Green standards, including carbon tracking and sustainability metrics, are becoming essential across industries,” said Zhou Xing, head of public affairs at PwC China, who identified green transformation as one of the four key trends shaping the current global supply chain restructuring.

    At this year’s expo, multinational companies such as Schneider Electric made their debut, showcasing digital solutions for sustainable supply chain construction. The company is working to establish an efficient and resilient green supply chain that can respond swiftly to market shifts.

    “The supply chain expo provides an important platform for global enterprises, especially in green supply chain construction,” said Yin Zheng, executive vice-president of Schneider Electric and president of its China and East Asia operations. Yin added that Schneider Electric hopes to share its experience and seek more cooperation opportunities through the event.

    Returning to CISCE for the third consecutive year, Starbucks China spotlighted a comprehensive look at the “green path” from coffee bean to brewed cup. According to the company, around 30 percent of its total carbon emissions in China stem directly or indirectly from its own operations, while the remaining 70 percent originate upstream, from sectors like dairy production and logistics.

    To tackle this challenge, Starbucks China announced a strategic partnership with Envision Group, a leading green tech company, at this year’s expo. Over the next three years, the two sides will work together to roll out a digital carbon management platform aimed at gradually covering 100 percent of Starbucks China’s direct suppliers. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment – 1500 specialist education workers represented by PSA to strike

    Source: PSA

    PSA members have voted to strike in support of their bargaining with the Ministry of Education, which has stretched on now for nine months.
    The staff represented by the PSA work on several programmes of work to support educators, ranging from education reform to managing emergency responses.
    “The Ministry is threatening flexible working arrangements by removing explicit commitments in the collective to allow members to work in a way which suits their family circumstances, said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi.
    “This is the thin end of the wedge, reflecting this government’s hostility to what are modern workplace practices around the world.
    “PSA members are also upset by the Ministry’s miserly pay offer at a time when the cost of living is still putting pressure on household budgets.
    “We don’t take this step lightly and will continue to press the Ministry to come back to the table with a fair offer,” Fitzsimons said.
    There are a further 800 specialist education staff from the Ministry of Education represented by NZEI who have also voted to strike in support of their bargaining next week.
    What: 1500 PSA members and 800 NZEI members to strike from 10am-12pm on 22 July in support of current bargaining between their respective union and the Ministry of Education.
    Where: Various locations in Auckland, Hamilton, Napier, Lower Hutt, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin – details below.
    When: 10am – 12pm, 22 July 2025.
    Who: PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons to speak at the Wellington PSA picket on corner of The Terrace and Bowen St, at 10:25am.
    Picket details:
    Whangārei, Walkout at 10am, picket in a line along Dent Street at Town Basin (near Hundertwasser).
    • Auckland Maungawhau, Walkout at 10am, picket in a line down Normanby Rd.
    • Auckland Henderson , Walkout at 10am, march down to Edmonton/Falls roundabout for picket.
    • Auckland Botany, Walkout at 10am, march up Bishop Dunn Pl to Te Irirangi Dr traffic lights for picket.
    • Tauranga (Western BOP), Walkout at 10am, picket at intersection of Elizabeth St and Cameron Rd.
    • Hamilton, Walkout at 10am, march down to the intersection of Home Straight and Te Rapa Rd by the lights for picket.
    • Napier, Walkout at 10am, picket on corner of Lever and Bridge St.
    • Lower Hutt, Walkout at 10am, march down to Chris Bishop MP office on Bloomfield St.
    • Wellington, Walkout at 10am, picket on corner of The Terrace and Bowen St from 10:25am.
    • Christchurch, Walkout at 10am, picket at Bridge of Remembrance.
    • Dunedin, Walkout at 10am, picket outside office on Moray Pl. 
    The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest trade union, representing and supporting 95,000 workers across central government, state-owned enterprises, local councils, health, and community groups.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment – Kmart workers secure new “industry-leading” two-year living wage deal

    Source: Workers First Union

    Kmart workers are celebrating today after Workers First Union members ratified a new 2-year pay deal that includes minimum living wages after six months’ service for both 2025 and 2026, union-only bonuses and more.
    Rudd Hughes, Deputy Secretary (Retail) at Workers First, said he believed the new agreement put Kmart workers among the highest-paid retail chain workers in the country.
    “We’re extremely proud of our Kmart bargaining team and hopeful that this new agreement sets a standard in the retail industry that other big brands are paying attention to,” said Mr Hughes.
    “We started negotiations with the company talking about the CPI and “clawbacks” of previous entitlements, but due to the efforts of our dedicated group of Kmart workers on the bargaining team, we’ve ended with an industry-leading agreement that includes a progressive living wage for two years and a generous union-only bonus.”
    Of the more than 1,110 Workers First members at Kmart, 96% voted to ratify the new collective agreement in a series of store-by-store meetings over the last three weeks. The agreement includes the new living wage of $28.95 per hour after six months’ service from September 2025, increasing to the living wage for 2026/27 the following year, union-only bonuses of $500 for full-time workers, $350 for part-time workers and $200 for casual workers, an improved pathway from casual to permanent employment, and an increase to safety and medical footwear reimbursements. 
    For Tarsh Sullivan, a coordinator from Kmart Te Rapa who was part of the bargaining team, the new agreement is a “huge win” for workers.
    “The union-only bonus is a big deal for a lot of the younger workers because it shows them why we’re in a union and what you can do when you stick together,” said Ms Sullivan.
    “We were also really happy to lock in a better pathway for casual workers to get into full-time employment, because you can get stuck there in retail jobs sometimes.”
    “The future is unpredictable, especially under this Government. I’m happy that we’re making progress and moving forward with this deal – we know it’s not the same for all retail workers at the moment.”
    “Our goal now is to keep recruiting new union members and building momentum for next time we bargain, because we can do even better.”
    Rudd Hughes said the Kmart deal sent a clear message to other big-box retailers like Farmers, The Warehouse and Briscoes.
    “Many of the other big retailers still don’t believe their staff are worth a living wage,” said Mr Hughes. “But Kmart has been thriving as a business because their staff are fairly paid and feel more motivated and valued by their employer.”
    “We need to start measuring company success differently and move on from the ‘infinite growth’ mentality. We should be asking companies more about what their staff earn, not their CEO.”

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    July 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law

    Have your say on the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme until 28 September 2025.

    • first taxi-, private-hire- and bus-like services of self-driving vehicles can hit the road from spring 2026, following recent decision to fast-track pilots
    • process to shape key laws regulating the new self-driving vehicle passenger services starts today as part of next steps towards rollout of the vehicles
    • new technology could provide more accessible travel options and boost transport in rural areas, while creating 38,000 jobs and unlocking a £42 billion industry – all part of the Plan for Change

    The public and industry are being encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles, as they are invited to offer their views to make them safe and accessible before the first services become available next year.

    Today (21 July 2025), Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has launched a consultation on the automated passenger services (APS) permitting scheme and the draft statutory instrument, a key legal element of how taxi-, private-hire- and bus-like services of self-driving vehicles will be regulated once they hit roads in Great Britain.

    Safety, innovation, world-leading regulation and accessibility will be at the forefront of the consultation – with the self-driving vehicles rollout aiming to help reduce human error, which contributes to 88% of all road collisions.

    Self-driving vehicles can provide greater choice and flexibility for passengers to get around more easily, including during unsociable hours. They could also help add new public transport options in rural areas to boost connectivity for local communities and improve mobility, accessibility and independence for those unable to drive.

    The consultation follows the recent government decision to fast-track pilots of self-driving passenger vehicles to Spring 2026, helping the industry to innovate and grow. This will allow firms to pilot small-scale services without a safety driver for the first time – which could be available to members of the public to book via an app – before a potential wider rollout when the Automated Vehicles Act is implemented in full from the second half of 2027.

    Bringing forward the pilots of self-driving vehicles will help the government deliver the Plan for Change by creating 38,000 jobs to put money in people’s pockets, driving investment to back British engineering excellence and unlocking an industry worth £42 billion by 2035.

    Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, said:

    Self-driving vehicles are one of the most exciting opportunities to improve transport for so many people, especially those in rural areas or unable to drive. We want to work with passengers and industry to make this new form of transport safe and accessible, as we take our next steps towards adoption.

    This technology doesn’t just have the potential to improve transport for millions of people. It will help stimulate innovation, create thousands of jobs, and drive investment to put more money in people’s pockets – all part of delivering our Plan for Change.

    Through the consultation, representative groups, industry stakeholders, trade unions and members of the public will be able to make their views heard and influence future government policy over a variety of areas critical for self-driving vehicles to run safely and efficiently.

    These include:

    • how self-driving vehicles can be made as accessible as possible for disabled and older people
    • how services of self-driving vehicles are approved by councils
    • when a permit to operate a service should be varied, suspended or withdrawn

    Gavin Jackson, CEO of Oxa, said:

    As the first company to trial an autonomous vehicle on UK roads back in 2016, we are delighted to see the UK continuing to progress towards making automated vehicle services a commercial reality.

    The APS scheme will enable the deployment of innovative public transport services that will augment our current transport network, making it easier and more accessible than ever to get around.

    The APS scheme is an essential part of the of the Automated Vehicles Act, which will regulate taxi-, private-hire- and bus-like self-driving vehicles once it is implemented in full in the second half of 2027.

    The Automated Vehicles Act will require self-driving vehicles to achieve a level of safety at least as high as competent and careful human drivers, and they will undergo rigorous safety tests before being allowed on our roads.

    Self-driving trials have been taking place in the UK since January 2015, with British companies Wayve and Oxa spearheading significant breakthroughs in the technology.

    The UK is already host to a thriving self-driving sector. Wayve secured a record-breaking investment of over $1 billion and announced recent partnerships with Nissan and Uber, while Oxa has already supported ‘bus-like’ services in the US and started rolling out self-driving vehicles at Heathrow Airport to improve baggage handling.

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    Published 21 July 2025

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