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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man Convicted of Hiring Hitman to Murder a Federal Prosecutor, FBI Special Agent, Witnesses, and Victims Before the Start of his Federal Cyber Harassment Trial

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    MIAMI – On July 11, 2025, a federal jury sitting in Ft. Lauderdale found Anthony Brillante II, age 36, guilty of attempted murder of an employee of the United States, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, witness tampering, and obstruction of justice.  The charges stemmed from a plot engaged in by the defendant to murder the federal prosecutor and FBI Special Agent who investigated and prosecuted him for cyber harassment, by hiring a hitman to kill them. He was also found guilty of attempting to kill the witnesses and victims of his cyber harassment case before the start of his federal cyber harassment trial on October 30, 2023. 

    In August of 2022, the FBI arrested Brillante for cyber harassing his family in New York.  Brillante, a student at FIU during most of the time of the crimes, spoofed hundreds of different phone numbers to send three victims—his cousin, her husband, and their 12-year-old daughter—tens of thousands of phone calls and text messages over a 15-month period between 2021 and 2022, including countless explicit threats to kill them.  The messages included threatening to shoot them in the in the face and running them over with a car. The federal cyber harassment investigation established that Brillante was also sending similar threatening messages to another cousin and her husband, who both resided in Texas. 

    In October 2023, just before the start of his federal cyber harassment trial, Brillante directed and paid a total of $40,000 in furtherance of the murder plot.  On October 29, 2023, the day before his cyber harassment trial was scheduled to begin, Brillante met with an undercover FBI agent, who was posing as a hitman, and enlisted him to commit the murders of the prosecuting Assistant United States Attorney, the investigating FBI special agent, and the victims of his cyber harassment case in order to obstruct his federal trial. Despite his efforts, Brillante was convicted in his first trial of cyber harassment and ultimately sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment. 

    Sentencing in the murder-for-hire case is scheduled for October 1, 2025. 

    U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne for the Southern District of Florida and Special Agent in Charge Brett D. Skiles of the FBI, Miami Field Office made the announcement.

    The FBI Miami Field Office investigated the case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lawrence D. LaVecchio and Deric Zacca from the Southern District of Florida are prosecuting the case. AUSA Daren Grove is handling asset forfeiture.

    You may find a copy of this press release (and any updates) on the website of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida at www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls.

    Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or at http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov, under case number 24-cr-60204.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: South Texas residents ordered to prison for human smuggling

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Two 35-year-old Brownsville residents have been sentenced for smuggling three illegal aliens in the trunk of a vehicle, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

    Ofelia Christine Monares and Michael Rosa pleaded guilty April 1.

    U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera has imposed a 40-month term of imprisonment for Monares while Rosa received 25 months. Both must also serve one year of supervised release following their sentences.

    Both received upward adjustments or increases in their calculated sentencing guideline range for placing the life of the aliens in jeopardy. Monares also received a sentencing enhancement for being a supervisor of the criminal activity.

    At the time of their pleas, both Monares and Rosa admitted to knowingly smuggling three illegal aliens in the trunk of a Nissan Sentra.

    On Feb. 24, law enforcement observed several suspected illegal aliens walking along a dirt road near the Rio Grande River. The group climbed into the trunk of a Nissan Sentra which then fled at a high rate of speed. Authorities stopped the vehicle at the Highway 4 checkpoint and found three Vietnamese nationals in the trunk. All appeared dehydrated and were sweating profusely.

    Rosa was the driver. He said Victor Hugo Medrano-Medrano and Monares had recruited him, and that Medrano and Monares picked him up in a white Nissan Titan and drove him to the Sentra. Rosa said they were to pay him $10,000 to transport the aliens to a local convenience store in Brownsville.

    Video surveillance revealed the Titan crossing the checkpoint shortly after Rosa’s arrest. Authorities later located the Titan at the convenience store with Monares driving and Medrano in the passenger seat. 

    Monares said she was also to be paid – $500 – for every alien transported.

    Medrano-Medrano, 38, Brownsville, has also pleaded guilty and is set for sentencing in September. He remains in custody.

    Both Monares and Rosa have also have been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined at a later date. 

    Customs and Border Protection conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Angel Castro prosecuted the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhood.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: KC Sex Offender Sentenced to 12 Years for Illegal Firearm

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo. man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm after officers found a firearm when they investigated him for driving while intoxicated.

    Bryan A. Bay, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 12 years in federal prison without parole.  Bay’s sentence was ordered to run consecutive to a state sentence for endangering the welfare of a child.

    On Feb. 27, 2025, Bay pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

    On July 7, 2023, Independence, Mo. Police Department officers were dispatched to investigate a report that the occupants of a Chevrolet Silverado were passed out.  The officers contacted the occupants and identified Bay as the driver of the vehicle. Bay appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.  A computer check of Bay showed that he is a registered sex offender and on supervision through Missouri Probation and Parole for endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree and domestic assault in the second degree.  Officers located a Smith and Wesson, Model SD9, semi-automatic pistol.  The firearm was loaded with a 12-round magazine with one round in the chamber.

    On Oct. 4, 2023, Independence, Mo. Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence for an aggravated assault.  The victim reported that Bay, her ex-boyfriend, refused to leave her residence and threatened her.  She ran into the street to get away from Bay.  Her cousin saw her and got into his vehicle to get away from Bay, and Bay’s ex-girlfriend got into the passenger seat.  The victim reported that Bay opened the door where she was seated and pointed his 300 blackout AR-15 in the middle of her forehead. Investigators did not locate Bay and issued a pickup order for Bay.

    On Nov. 10, 2023, Kansas City, Mo. Police Department officers conducted a car check on a Kia, which was bearing a license plate that belonged to a Saturn.  Officers contacted Bay, who was standing between the Kia and his Chevrolet Silverado. Officers arrested Bay on a parole violation warrant and the stop order previously issued by the Independence, Mo. Police Department.

    Officers searched Bay’s Chevrolet Silverado and found approximately 5.49 grams of a crystal substance and 7.67 grams of a powder substance. Both substances tested positive for methamphetamine.  Officers also found an Anderson Manufacturing, Model AM-15, multi-caliber pistol.

    Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who is convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition.  Bay has two prior felony convictions for tampering with a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance and prior felony convictions for domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child.  Bay’s conviction for endangering the welfare of a child requires him to register as a sex offender.

    This case was prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica L. Jennings. It was investigated by the Independence, Missouri Police Department and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department.

    Operation Take Back America

    This investigation is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Utah Man Indicted for First Degree Murder After Allegedly Killing Another Man with a Bow and Arrow

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment today charging a Northeastern Utah man with first degree murder after he allegedly killed another man with a bow and arrow last month.

    Leroy Casper Poowegup Reed, 42, of Whiterocks, Utah, was charged by complaint on June 27, 2025, and ordered detained by a U.S. Magistrate Judge.  

    According to court documents, on June 26, 2025, officers from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from an individual who reported a possible vehicle accident in the Whiterocks community. It was reported that an individual was inside the vehicle unconscious and not breathing, with an arrow sticking out of him. Officers at the scene observed a black GMC pickup with the sole occupant/victim inside. The victim had an arrow pierced into his neck just above the collar bone. Officers concluded he was deceased.

    As alleged in court documents, officers located a male individual on a porch of a residence, who was yelling at law enforcement. Officers also found blood on the road in front of the residence. The resident on the porch was identified as Reed and was taken into custody. Officers also located and seized a bow and arrows, and other items. Law enforcement obtained surveillance video of the incident, which showed a black GMC truck pull up and park. The victim exited the truck and walked towards Reed’s residence. Reed was then observed walking across the driveway with a bow and arrow drawn. The victim put his hands up and the video showed Reed move closer to the victim and then release an arrow, which hit the victim in the neck above the collar bone. The victim turned and walked back to his truck and Reed turned and walked towards his residence. The arrows seized from Reed’s residence match the arrow found in the victim.

    Reed is charged with murder in the first degree while within Indian Country. His initial appearance on the indictment is scheduled for July 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in courtroom 8.4 before a U.S. Magistrate Judge at the Orrin G. Hatch United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City.

    Acting United States Attorney Felice John Viti for the District of Utah made the announcement.

    The case is being investigated jointly by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office’s Vernal Resident Agency.

    Assistant United States Attorneys Sam Pead and Victoria K. McFarland of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah are prosecuting the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).

    An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. 
     

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Owners of Northern Arizona Businesses Arrested for Employment Practices

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    PHOENIX, Ariz. – Yesterday, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other law enforcement agencies executed federal search warrants at five Colt Grill restaurants and 12 residences in two states after a three-year labor exploitation investigation and a five-count federal indictment against four individuals in Arizona. 

    On May 27, 2025, a grand jury in Phoenix returned an indictment against Robert and Brenda Clouston, both 61, of northern Arizona, and Luis Pedro Rogel-Jaimes, age 33, and Iris Romero-Molina, age 29, both Mexican nationals illegally present in the United States and residing in Cottonwood, Arizona, for Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Aliens, Conspiracy to Harbor Illegal Aliens, Conspiracy to Encourage and Induce an Alien to Unlawfully Enter the United States, and Pattern and Practice of Knowingly Employing Unauthorized Aliens.

    The indictment alleges that Robert and Brenda Clouston operated four Colt Grill restaurants in the northern Arizona cities of Cottonwood, Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Sedona, and one Colt Grill in Foley, Alabama. In September of 2022, the Cloustons, along with Rogel-Jaimes and Romero-Molina, made a plan that Romero-Molina would create a cleaning company, R&R AZ Cleaning, that would operate as a staffing company for the Colt Grill restaurants. Rogel-Jaimes and Romero-Molina would then find undocumented workers to work at the restaurants, paying them through R&R AZ Cleaning with funds from Colt Grill. The undocumented workers were paid below minimum wage and were not compensated for overtime. The Cloustons, Rogel-Jaimes, and Romero-Molina benefited financially from the plan and did not pay proper employment taxes for the workers.

    All four indicted individuals were arrested on July 15 without incident. While executing the warrants, law enforcement also arrested several undocumented illegal aliens for criminal or administrative immigration violations.

    “Cooperation is the cornerstone for law enforcement in Arizona and this case demonstrates the great outcome that comes from federal and local law enforcement working together,” said United States Attorney Timothy Courchaine. “The United States Attorney’s Office is grateful to HSI for their hard work on this investigation and extremely appreciative to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office for their support and willingness to keep their community safe from bad actors.”

    “The success of this investigation is in large part due to the coordinated efforts of many law enforcement agencies working alongside HSI through the Homeland Security Task Forces,” said Ray Rede, acting special agent in charge for HSI Arizona. “This multiyear case involving several federal charges is a testament of our commitment to combatting crime that has true impact to communities. I thank everyone involved – this case was true team effort.”

    “On behalf of the citizens of Yavapai County, I want to thank our federal partners at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and all our local agencies for their collaboration with the men and women of Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in dismantling this criminal enterprise,” said Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes. “Coordinated, multi-agency enforcement actions like this one are essential to protecting our communities from the destabilizing impacts of organized crime. By working together, we will continue to leverage every available resource to safeguard the people of Yavapai County from those who seek to do harm.”

    A conviction for Conspiracy to Bring Illegal Aliens to the United States Unlawfully, Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Aliens, Conspiracy to Harbor Illegal Aliens, and Conspiracy to Encourage and Induce an Alien to Unlawfully Enter the United States each carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine. A conviction for Pattern and Practice of Knowingly Employing Unauthorized Aliens carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and up to a $3,000 fine per unauthorized employee.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    HSI is conducting the federal investigation in this case. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office assisted with execution of the search warrants. The United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, Phoenix, is handling the prosecution.

    An indictment is a method by which a person is charged with criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

    CASE NUMBER:           CR-25-08086-PCT-SPL (ASB)
    RELEASE NUMBER:    2025-119_Clouston, et al.

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    For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/
    Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on Twitter @USAO_AZ for the latest news.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Spokane man pleads guilty to drug charges

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    GREAT FALLS – A Spokane, Washington man accused of possessing controlled substances admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

    The defendant, Nicholas Benton Severns, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Severns faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 5 years to 40 years, a $5,000,000 fine, and at least 4 years of supervised release.

    Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing has been set for November 12, 2025. Severns was released on conditions pending further proceedings.

    The government alleged in court documents that in 2023, Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services saw a white Chevy Malibu leave a known drug house in Browning and stopped it for speeding. The officer ran the driver through dispatch and determined he had no driver’s license, no insurance, and had a warrant for his arrest from Washington. Nicholas Severns, the passenger in the vehicle, and had an expired license.

    As the traffic stop progressed, two other officers arrived and informed the driver and Severns they were going to run drug canine around the car. During a subsequent routine pat down for weapons, law enforcement saw a piece of foil used for smoking narcotics and arrested the driver and Severns. Both were searched incident and officers found a baggie of meth on the driver and burnt blue fentanyl on Severns. The car was sniffed, the canine indicated, and a state search warrant was obtained. During the search, law enforcement located 708 fentanyl pills in a fanny-pack belonging to Severns. During a subsequent interview, Severns admitted to dealing drugs, including dealing fentanyl in Browning.

    The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case. The DEA and Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services conducted the investigation.

    This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit Justice.gov/PSN.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Federal Jury Convicts Madison Man of Drug Trafficking

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    MADISON, WIS. – A Madison, Wisconsin, man has been convicted of repeatedly distributing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl; possessing those same drugs for distribution; and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Gregory P. Robinson, 41, was convicted following a three-day trial in federal court in Madison. The jury reached a verdict today after just over two hours of deliberation. The guilty verdict is announced by Chadwick M. Elgersma, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin.

    The government presented evidence at trial that Robinson sold controlled substances to an undercover police officer in Madison on four occasions in June 2024. Robinson sold cocaine on June 3; cocaine and fentanyl on June 6; and cocaine, fentanyl and heroin on June 13 and June 20. On June 25, 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the hotel room where Robinson was staying. In the room, officers located more than 500 grams of cocaine, heroin, and more than 40 grams of fentanyl. Officers also located drug packaging materials, ingredients to manufacture crack cocaine, a money counter, and U.S. currency.

    A witness from the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory confirmed the chemical composition of the controlled substances. A witness from the Drug Enforcement Administration testified that the quantities of cocaine and fentanyl found in the hotel room were consistent with an intent to distribute the drugs rather than an intent to use the drugs personally.

    Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson scheduled sentencing for October 2, 2025. Robinson faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for each drug distribution charge and the maintaining a drug involved premises charge. For each possession with intent charge, he faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years in prison and a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison.

    The case was investigated by the Madison Police Department, Dane County Narcotics Task Force, and the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force. The ATF Madison Crime Gun Task Force is comprised of ATF agents and Task Force Officers from local and state agencies throughout the Western District of Wisconsin. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Colleen Lennon and William M. Levins.   

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Medford Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Coercing and Sexually Exploiting a Minor Online

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    MEDFORD, Ore.—A Medford man was sentenced to federal prison today for using Snapchat and Kik Messenger, online social media and messaging platforms, to coerce and sexually exploit an Oregon child online.

    Nicholas James Shaw, 38, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison and a lifetime term of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $66,000 in restitution to his victims.

    According to court documents, in March 2022, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received CyberTips from Snapchat and Kik Messenger regarding child sexual exploitation materials uploaded to their platforms between October 2021 and April 2022. Investigators traced the accounts to Shaw and learned that, for approximately eight months, Shaw had engaged in sexually explicit communications with a minor online and coerced the victim into producing and sending him sexually explicit photos and videos. 

    On June 28, 2022, HSI agents executed a federal search warrant on Shaw’s residence and seized several electronic devices which contained child sexual abuse material.

    On June 29, 2022, Shaw was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with transportation, receipt, distribution, possession, and access with intent to view child pornography.

    On January 21, 2025, Shaw pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. As part of the plea agreement, Shaw agreed to pay restitution in full to his victims and forfeit criminally derived property used to facilitate his crimes.

    This case was investigated by HSI with assistance from the Medford Police Department. It was prosecuted by John C. Brassell, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

    Anyone who has information about the physical or online exploitation of children are encouraged to contact HSI at (866) 347-2423 or submit a tip online at report.cybertip.org.

    Federal law defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor. It is important to remember child sexual abuse material depicts actual crimes being committed against children. Not only do these images and videos document the victims’ exploitation and abuse, but when shared across the internet, re-victimize and re-traumatize the child victims each time their abuse is viewed. To learn more, please visit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at www.missingkids.org.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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  • Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: Acciona’s proposed acquisition of East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project raises concerns
    Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Acciona’s proposed acquisition of the East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project, which is currently in administration and receivership, in a Statement of Issues today. Acciona owns 10 per cent of East Rockingham Project, is a creditor and is the engineering, […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: New Regional University Study Hub opens on King Island
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority A new Regional University Study Hub officially opened today on King Island, bringing university closer for local residents. Nearly half of young people in Australia have a degree but not in regional and remote Australia. On King Island, only around 22 per cent of young people have a degree. The […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Parents to know more about child’s school progress
    Source: New Zealand Government Parents will know more about how their children are doing at school with the confirmation of a new assessment tool in Years 3-10 classrooms from 2026, the latest part of the Government’s plan to teach the basics brilliantly. Janison Solution Pty Ltd will deliver the Student, Monitoring, Assessment and Report Tool […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government calls time on open-plan classrooms
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government has put an end to building open-plan classrooms, ensuring all new classrooms are designed in a flexible way to ensure better student outcomes.  “Overwhelming feedback I’ve received from schools across New Zealand is open-plan classrooms aren’t meeting the needs of students. While open-plan designs were originally intended to foster […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Surge in NCEA numeracy & literacy results
    Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more high school students are passing the foundational literacy and numeracy assessments required for NCEA, clear evidence the Government’s relentless focus on the basics is delivering results, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “The latest NCEA co-requisite assessment results show a marked improvement in student achievement in numeracy and reading, especially […]

    MIL-OSI USA: On 80th Anniversary of Trinity Test, Sen. Markey Introduces Resolution to Halt and Reverse the Nuclear Arms Race
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (July 16, 2025) – On the 80th anniversary of the Trinity test, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) today introduced a Senate companion to H.Res.317, urging the […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Sexual Assault – Darwin
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a man with sexual offending against a child in Ludmilla last month. On 14 June 2025, police received a report of a suspected sexual assault against a young child at a residence in Ludmilla. Police and forensics attended and […]

    MIL-Evening Report: We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo McDonald, Professor, Director of Centre for Rock Art Research + Management, The University of Western Australia Senior Ranger, Mardudunhera man Peter Cooper, oversees the Murujuga landscape Jo McDonald, CC BY-SA On Friday, the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in northwest Western Australia was inscribed on the UNESCO World […]

    MIL-OSI China: China cruise into Asia Cup semis with commanding win over New Zealand
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China used a balanced offense to ease past New Zealand 85-51, advancing to the semifinals as the top finisher in Group A at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Wednesday. The reigning champion completed the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record and will await its […]

    MIL-OSI China: China finish as runners-up in women’s East Asian Cup
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China finished second in the women’s 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship on Wednesday after a goalless draw with Japan in the final round, while South Korea beat Chinese Taipei 2-0 to win the event’s title for first time in 20 years. The clash between China and […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Consultation open for guidance about Pillar Two
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin We’ve published a draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/D3 Global and domestic minimum tax lodgment obligations – transitional approach and an update to Taxation Ruling TR 2006/11DC Private Rulings for Pillar Two for public consultation until 29 August. The draft PCG 2025/D3 covers: Pillar Two lodgment obligations and due dates lodgment […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ATO app puts protection in your pocket
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin As millions of Australians are preparing to lodge their tax returns, scammers are actively seeking new ways to exploit personal information. If successful, they can use stolen details not only to commit fraud against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), but also carry out broader identity theft and financial […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Boozman, Hassan Lead Push to Ensure Timely Death Certification for Grieving Veteran Families
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the Veterans Burial Assistance Act, legislation to help expedite the process of certifying a veteran’s passing and minimize or avoid delays in benefits owed to their […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn-Supported Annual Intelligence Bill Passes Committee
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 passed out of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: “The U.S. Intelligence Community and congressional intelligence committees play vital roles in keeping […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: AUSTRAC unveils 2025-26 priorities to crack down on financial crime
    Source: Australian Department of Communications AUSTRAC has released its regulatory priorities for this financial year, outlining new plans to reduce the harms from money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crime. AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said financial crime damages Australia’s financial system and this year’s focus is on preparing to regulate ‘tranche 2’ industries and targeting […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Strickland Delivers for Servicemembers, their Families, and the Future of the Services 
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin, Banks Urge Administration to Strengthen Oversight on Buy America Rules in Defense Industry
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) called on the Trump Administration to strengthen enforcement and oversight of important defense trade agreements to ensure they support U.S. businesses, workers, and our industrial base. Currently, the Department of Defense has […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tourism – Southern Discoveries puts new emergency survival equipment to the test
    Source: Southern Discoveries Southern Discoveries has become the first tourism company in Milford Sound to be AF8-ready with specialist emergency survival equipment. The longest-running Milford Sound cruise operator has fitted out its entire fleet of vehicles, including five coaches seating up to 250 people, with survival gear specifically designed for major earthquake events. And the initiative […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Property Market – Investor comeback: ‘Mums and Dads’ are eyeing up cheaper, existing properties – Cotality
    Source: Commentary from Kelvin Davidson, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Cotality’s latest Buyer Classification data for June is in and it offers a full view of buyer behaviour across New Zealand for Q2. The figures point to a resilient and active first home buyer segment amid ongoing (but slightly lesser) affordability challenges. At the same time, […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment – Union for local government workers supports LGNZ recommendations to improve voter turnout
    Source: PSA The PSA supports Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) recommendations for a return to in-person voting at local elections, and for the Electoral Commission take over running and publicising local elections. The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi represents over 11,000 local government workers, and has a total membership of over 96,000 people living, paying […]

  • South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: On 80th Anniversary of Trinity Test, Sen. Markey Introduces Resolution to Halt and Reverse the Nuclear Arms Race
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (July 16, 2025) – On the 80th anniversary of the Trinity test, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) today introduced a Senate companion to H.Res.317, urging the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn-Supported Annual Intelligence Bill Passes Committee
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 passed out of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: “The U.S. Intelligence Community and congressional intelligence committees play vital roles in keeping […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Chihuahua, Mexico, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
    Source: US FBI RAPID CITY – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Chihuahua, Mexico, for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on July 11, 2025. Ubaldo Balderrama-Marquez, 59, was sentenced to three years and one month in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: News 07/16/2025
    VIDEO: Blackburn Details Wasteful Government Spending, Highlighting Need for Senate to Pass Rescissions Package
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn) WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor detailing the need for the U.S. Senate to pass the $9 billion rescissions package to eliminate wasteful government spending. Click here to download Senator Blackburn’s remarks on the Senate floor.  REMARKS AS PREPARED America’s Current Fiscal Path […]

    MIL-OSI USA: ICE New England arrests El Salvadorian national, a registered sex offender convicted of possession of child pornography
    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement July 16, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesChild Exploitation BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations New England has administratively arrested El Salvadorian national Victor Vasquez Cordova, a Level 1 registered sex offender with a past conviction for possession of child sexual abuse material. ICE HSI personnel, in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: July 16th, 2025

    BREAKING: Heinrich’s Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act Signed into Law
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich announced that his Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs, under the Controlled Substances Act, has been signed into law. Heinrich introduced the HALT Fentanyl […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements
    Source: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation designed to close dangerous loopholes in the federal government’s handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and to prevent tragedies like the murder of Kayla […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to two papers on the use of mitochondrial donation and preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease, as published in NEJM
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 16, 2025 Two papers published in NEJM look at the use of mitochondrial donation an preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease. Dr David J Clancy, Lecturer in Biogerontology, Lancaster University, said: “This comment is to discuss Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) in terms of costs and benefits in light […]

    MIL-OSI: FSI ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER, 2025 REVENUE
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TABER, ALBERTA, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy conservation technologies. In addition, FSI […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Two Tren De Araqua Associates Plead Guilty to Bank Theft
    Source: US FBI JACKSON, MS – Two individuals with ties to the Venezuelan organized crime syndicate Tren de Araqua pleaded guilty to bank theft, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi and FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert A. Eikhoff. According to court documents and statements made in open […]

    MIL-OSI: Transocean Ltd. Provides Quarterly Fleet Status Report
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today issued a quarterly Fleet Status Report that provides the current status of, and contract information for, the company’s fleet of offshore drilling rigs. This quarter’s report includes the following updates: Transocean Equinox – Customer exercised two one-well options in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Governor secures some federal resources for Ruidoso – State works with federal partners for additional financial assistance
    Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico today received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration for flood-damaged communities, providing immediate federal personnel resources to support response and recovery efforts in Ruidoso while work continues to secure additional federal assistance. “This federal declaration is a critical first step, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: New Mexico Governor mobilizes resources following catastrophic flooding in Ruidoso 
    Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: Ruidoso endured devastating wildfires and flooding last summer, and now catastrophic flooding is hitting this resilient community again. This crisis demands immediate action. Tonight, I signed an emergency declaration request to get federal response teams and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Five hundred+ rural locations gain high-speed internet access – $6.8M federal funding connects previously unserved communities
    Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that three completed broadband projects have connected more than 500 rural locations to high-speed internet in Cibola and McKinley counties through the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE). “Rural New Mexicans need reliable internet access and we’re delivering it,” […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Lujan Grisham condemns U.S. Senate budget vote
    Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement following passage of the Republican budget bill by the U.S. Senate. With their vote to approve President Trump’s reckless budget proposal, Republicans in the U.S. Senate betrayed the American people. This bill is a disastrous, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Gov . Lujan Grisham blasts GOP passage of budget that will hurt millions – Gov. says special session may be necessary
    Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after final passage of the Republican budget bill in Congress: The Republican budget bill is an abomination that abandons working families and threatens the health and well-being of New Mexicans. Their vote to slash funding for health care […]

    MIL-OSI USA: ICE Detroit arrests suspected member of foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua
    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Officers and agents with ICE Detroit arrested a suspected member of the foreign terrorist organization Tren De Aragua in Traverse City, Michigan, on the 4th of July. Enforcement and Removal Operations alongside Homeland Security Investigations arrested Kleiber Siso Balza, a 25-year-old illegal alien from Venezuela. […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Review: BRICS officials expect media and think tank collaboration to boost Global South’s profile and power
    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 RIO DE JANEIRO, July 15 (Xinhua) — Xinhua News Agency Director General Fu Hua met with media […]

    MIL-OSI: South Plains Financial, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LUBBOCK, Texas, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPFI) (“South Plains” or the “Company”), the parent company of City Bank (“City Bank” or the “Bank”), today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income for the second quarter of […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USNS Comfort Arrives in Dominican Republic for CP25
    Source: United States Navy PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for the fourth mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25), July 15, 2025. 16 July 2025 From Petty Officer 2nd Class Alfredo Marron – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th […]

  • India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo McDonald, Professor, Director of Centre for Rock Art Research + Management, The University of Western Australia Senior Ranger, Mardudunhera man Peter Cooper, oversees the Murujuga landscape Jo McDonald, CC BY-SA On Friday, the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in northwest Western Australia was inscribed on the UNESCO World […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Chihuahua, Mexico, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
    Source: US FBI RAPID CITY – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Chihuahua, Mexico, for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on July 11, 2025. Ubaldo Balderrama-Marquez, 59, was sentenced to three years and one month in […]

    MIL-OSI: Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Preliminary Second Quarter Earnings of $1.72 Per Diluted Common Share
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SPRINGFIELD, Mo., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank (the “Bank”), today reported that preliminary earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2025, were $1.72 per diluted common share ($19.8 million net income) compared to $1.45 per diluted […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 520
    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.SEL0 URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 520NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK550 PM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Lead Defendant in Multistate Car Theft Ring Pleads Guilty
    Source: US FBI DAYTON, Ohio – The lead defendant in a $1.5 million chop shop conspiracy pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court.  Kahrese Tracey Scott Lee, 28, of Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport stolen vehicles in interstate commerce and to knowingly operating a chop shop. He faces up to 15 years in prison. According […]

    India and Argentina strengthen agricultural ties at 2nd Joint Working Group Meeting
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The 2nd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and Argentina was held virtually on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in bilateral agricultural cooperation. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of India’s Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, emphasized Argentina’s importance as a key partner for India, […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: China’s insertion into India-Pakistan waters dispute adds a further ripple in South Asia
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Pintu Kumar Mahla, Research Associate at the Water Resources Research Institute, University of Arizona Indian Border Security Force soldiers patrol near the line of control in Kashmir. Nitin Kanotra/Hindustan Times via Getty Images With the future of a crucial water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan up in […]

    Indian stock markets end flat amid mixed sentiment, investors assessing Q1FY26 earnings
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian stock markets ended flat on Wednesday as investors balanced optimism and caution amid positive cues from easing retail inflation and the ongoing assessment of Q1FY26 corporate earnings. At the close, the Sensex was up 52.73 points, or nearly 0.1 per cent, at 82,623.64, while the […]

    India reiterates zero tolerance for money laundering, terror funding
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has reaffirmed its commitment to combat money laundering and terror financing, aligning its domestic frameworks with global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris, FATF plays a crucial role in protecting the integrity of […]

    Archer keen to play remaining India tests, Ashes; Dawson replaces injured Bashir in England squad for fourth test
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) After missing four years of test duty due to injury, England speedster Jofra Archer is keen to make up for lost time and says he wants to play the final two tests against India and prove he deserves a place in the squad for the Ashes […]

    India’s EV sales projected to cross 7% market share by FY28: CareEdge report
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s electric car sales are projected to cross a 7 per cent market share by FY28, provided supply chain challenges around rare earth elements (REEs) are addressed in time, according to a new report released on Wednesday. The report by CareEdge Advisory highlighted that India’s electric […]

    Heavy rains continue across eastern and southern India amid dual low-pressure systems; Delhi-NCR also gets drenched
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Two well-marked low-pressure areas – one over northwest Rajasthan and its neighbourhood and another over southwest Bihar and adjoining eastern Uttar Pradesh – are currently influencing weather conditions across large parts of India. These systems are likely to sustain heavy to very heavy rainfall over eastern […]

    Air India crash rekindles debate over cockpit video recorders
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The deadly Air India crash last month has renewed a decades-old debate in the aviation industry over installing video cameras monitoring airline pilot actions to complement the cockpit voice and flight data recorders already used by accident investigators. One of the industry’s most influential voices, International […]

    India launches talent hunt for young chefs to blend tradition with innovation
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, on Wednesday launched the National Young Chef Competition (NYCC), a nationwide talent hunt designed to discover and nurture India’s next generation of culinary innovators. The grand curtain-raiser for the competition was […]

    Air India to restore some international flights following reduction over crash
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Air India said on Tuesday it would partially restore its international flight schedule that was scaled back following the crash involving its flight last month that killed 260 people. As part of the restoration, Air India will start a thrice-weekly service between Ahmedabad and London Heathrow […]

    Millions benefitted, focus will remain on youth: PM Modi on 10 years of Skill India
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a skilled and self-reliant workforce as the Skill India Mission completed ten years. Calling the mission a “transformative initiative”, PM Modi said it has empowered millions of young people across the country with new […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA extends condolences following plane accident in India
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA extends condolences following plane accident in India Date：2025-06-12Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs June 12, 2025No. 205On June 12, Air India flight 171 crashed shortly after taking off from the airport in Ahmedabad in western India. On behalf of the people and government of Taiwan, the Ministry […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA firmly opposes terrorism, expresses deep concern over growing tensions between India and Pakistan
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA firmly opposes terrorism, expresses deep concern over growing tensions between India and Pakistan Date：2025-05-10 Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs May 10, 2025   No. 153   Following the terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated, eliciting international concern.    The Ministry […]

    India offers help to restore Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home in Bangladesh
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian government has expressed regret over the reported demolition of the ancestral house of iconic filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, and has offered its support for its restoration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We […]

    India reiterates call for accountability for crimes against UN peacekeepers
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Tuesday co-chaired a high-level meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, reaffirming its push for justice for peacekeepers facing violence in conflict zones. Addressing the meeting of the Group of Friends for Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers, Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent Representative […]

  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Cargo throughput at Huanghua Port exceeds 179 mln tonnes in H1
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Cargo throughput at Huanghua Port exceeds 179 mln tonnes in H1 Updated: July 17, 2025 07:48 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows a cargo ship at the container dock of Huanghua Port in north China’s Hebei Province. Huanghua Port saw its […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese villagers busy with farm work
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese villagers busy with farm work Updated: July 17, 2025 08:13 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2025 shows a villager operating machinery to plow the field in Huangjiabu Town of Yuyao City, east China’s Zhejiang Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken […]

    MIL-OSI China: China cruise into Asia Cup semis with commanding win over New Zealand
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China used a balanced offense to ease past New Zealand 85-51, advancing to the semifinals as the top finisher in Group A at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Wednesday. The reigning champion completed the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record and will await its […]

    MIL-OSI China: China finish as runners-up in women’s East Asian Cup
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China finished second in the women’s 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship on Wednesday after a goalless draw with Japan in the final round, while South Korea beat Chinese Taipei 2-0 to win the event’s title for first time in 20 years. The clash between China and […]

    MIL-OSI China: Israel strikes Syrian presidential palace area, army HQ in Damascus
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Israeli warplanes intensified their air campaign across southern Syria on Wednesday, striking the Syrian Army General Command headquarters and the presidential palace area in central Damascus. The Syrian health authorities said one civilian was killed, and 18 others injured in the strikes on the capital, which […]

    MIL-OSI China: Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners BEIJING, July 16 — As the third China International Supply Chain Expo opened Wednesday in Beijing, multinational companies are looking to strengthen supply chain collaborations in a move that will inject more certainty […]

    MIL-OSI China: China’s supply chain expo highlights global push for cooperation, openness
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 16 — As the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) opened in Beijing on Wednesday, global business executives and officials voiced a collective need to reinforce supply chains through open markets, innovation, and multilateral engagement. “This event is much more than an expo. […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier chairs meeting on internal circulation, NEV industry competition
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 16 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday presided over a State Council executive meeting that studied the implementation of key policy measures aimed at strengthening domestic economic circulation and reviewed measures to enhance the regulation of market order in the new energy vehicle […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Russia to work on construction of auto approaches to borders with Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China and DPRK — Russian President V. Putin
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, July 16 /Xinhua/ — Russia will work on the construction of motor vehicle approaches to the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: The victory in the war against Japanese aggression and the return of Taiwan to China deserve the memory of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait – Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — The victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: China’s insertion into India-Pakistan waters dispute adds a further ripple in South Asia
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Pintu Kumar Mahla, Research Associate at the Water Resources Research Institute, University of Arizona Indian Border Security Force soldiers patrol near the line of control in Kashmir. Nitin Kanotra/Hindustan Times via Getty Images With the future of a crucial water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan up in […]

    MIL-OSI China: SCO can play bigger role in regional stability, development: Chinese FM
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can play a more important role in safeguarding regional peace and stability while promoting development and revitalization. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: In May 2025, China’s total electricity consumption increased by 4.4 percent.
    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 16 (Xinhua) — China’s total electricity consumption stood at 809.6 billion kWh in May 2025, […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: New flight connects China’s Xi’an with 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 XI’AN, July 16 (Xinhua) — An Airbus A320 plane carrying 137 passengers departed from Xi’an Xianyang International […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: 85 China-Europe freight trains departed from Shenzhen 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 BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — A total of 85 China-Europe international freight trains departed from Shenzhen, south […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Defense Ministry: China opposes Japan’s inflating of so-called “Chinese threat”
    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 16 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes Japan’s hyping up of the so-called “China threat” and […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China-Russia Cultural Exchange Event Held in Harbin
    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 16 (Xinhua) — The event “Joint Journey in the Radiance of Chinese and Russian Cultures” […]

    MIL-OSI China: Collection of Xi’s articles on education, other two books published in Hong Kong
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HONG KONG, July 16 — A collection of articles on education by Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with two other books featuring his thoughts and stories — all in traditional Chinese characters — debuted on Wednesday at the opening of the Hong Kong Book Fair. The […]

    MIL-OSI China: China promotes win-win outcomes in global industrial, supply chains: vice premier
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China promotes win-win outcomes in global industrial, supply chains: vice premier BEIJING, July 16 — Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Wednesday that China will adhere to the principles of division of labor and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, while acting as a promoter of mutual […]

    MIL-OSI China: Chinese defense spokesperson comments on Japan’s 2025 defense white paper

    2025-07-16

    “Japan, in an attempt to justify its move to loosen the restraints on its military, has been fabricating false narratives, grossly hyping up the “China threat” rhetoric, and blatantly interfering in China’s internal affairs,” said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin on Wednesday.
    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, July 16 — “Japan, in an attempt to justify its move to loosen the restraints on its military, has been fabricating false narratives, grossly hyping up the “China threat” rhetoric, and blatantly interfering in China’s internal affairs. China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly […]

  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners BEIJING, July 16 — As the third China International Supply Chain Expo opened Wednesday in Beijing, multinational companies are looking to strengthen supply chain collaborations in a move that will inject more certainty […]

    MIL-OSI China: China’s supply chain expo highlights global push for cooperation, openness
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 16 — As the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) opened in Beijing on Wednesday, global business executives and officials voiced a collective need to reinforce supply chains through open markets, innovation, and multilateral engagement. “This event is much more than an expo. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: The One Big Beautiful Bill Slashes Seniors’ Tax Burden
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers on President Trump’s promise to seniors, providing significant tax relief to low- and middle-income seniors with a bonus exemption on top of other significant tax relief. “This legislation reflects our commitment to care for our seniors, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: Powell Has Lost the Confidence of the President & the American People, & Should Resign
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business to Talk About Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Washington – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Elizabeth McDonald on Fox Business’ The Evening Edit to discuss Jerome Powell’s tenure at the Federal Reserve, why interest rates need […]

    MIL-OSI: Recession Profit Secrets Offers Recession Remedy Strategy for Economic Resilience in 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Recession Profit Secrets products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare provider before use. Visit the Official Recession Profit Secrets Site Understanding the Recession Profit Secrets Framework In […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin, Banks Urge Administration to Strengthen Oversight on Buy America Rules in Defense Industry
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) called on the Trump Administration to strengthen enforcement and oversight of important defense trade agreements to ensure they support U.S. businesses, workers, and our industrial base. Currently, the Department of Defense has […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Job seekers move into work
    Source: New Zealand Government More than 80,700 people moved off a main benefit and into work in the last financial year, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says.  “Despite challenging economic conditions, the Government has been relentlessly focused on getting New Zealanders into work. It’s encouraging that 80,000 Kiwis were able to kick start […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Moldova – Moldova Business Week 2025. Discover Moldova’s Economic Opportunities at the Country’s Leading Economic Forum
    Source: Invest Moldova Agency Chișinău, July 16, 2025 – Invest Moldova Agency invites business leaders, investors, business associations, public and private partners to the tenth edition of Moldova Business Week – the country’s most important economic forum, taking place between September 15-19, 2025. The event will bring together participants from the business, institutional, and academic […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Moldova – Moldova Launches Agrotek Arena: A New Incubator for Digital Agriculture, Robotics, and FoodTech
    Source: Innovate Moldova Programme Chișinău, Moldova – Moldova is taking a decisive step toward the future of agriculture with the launch of a new incubator and pre-accelerator at Agrotek Arena Incubator, an innovation space dedicated to digital agriculture, robotics, and food technology. The initiative is part of the Innovate Moldova Programme, funded by Sweden, and […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Updates to Deposit Takers Act implementation timeline and standards – Reserve Bank
    Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 17 July 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today published an updated implementation timeline for incoming changes to the prudential regulatory regime for deposit takers. The Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA) modernises the regulatory framework to help ensure the safety and soundness of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Wyden, Bennet, Beyer Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Overhaul Unemployment Insurance
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senator Michael F. Bennet, D-Colo., and U.S. Representative Don Beyer, D-Va., today reintroduced legislation to update and expand unemployment insurance so the program better meets the needs of the modern workforce and is ready to respond […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports Brits and Germans alike will benefit from a closer partnership on the issues that matter most to them, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a comprehensive […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Landmark package to pursue domestic abuse perpetrators
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Landmark package to pursue domestic abuse perpetrators Victims of domestic abuse to be protected under a £53 million drive to target most dangerous offenders. Thousands more women and children will be better protected from domestic abuse through the direct targeting of perpetrators, the Home Secretary […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Home Price Growth Moderates in Second Quarter
    Source: Fannie Mae WASHINGTON, DC – Single-family home prices increased 4.1 percent from Q2 2024 to Q2 2025, down from the previous quarter’s year-over-year growth pace of 5.0 percent, according to the latest reading of the Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) Home Price Index (FNM-HPI) . The FNM-HPI is a national, repeat-transaction home price index measuring the […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Microsoft introduces new training framework that enhances human-LLM collaboration
    Source: Microsoft Headline: Microsoft introduces new training framework that enhances human-LLM collaboration Large language models (LLMs) can solve complex puzzles in seconds, yet they sometimes struggle over simple conversations. When these AI tools make assumptions, overlook key details, or neglect to ask clarifying questions, the result can erode trust and derail real-world interactions, where nuance […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: From student to startup: 23-year-old Zülal Tannur shows how Microsoft is a partner in possibility
    Source: Microsoft Headline: From student to startup: 23-year-old Zülal Tannur shows how Microsoft is a partner in possibility When most people think of Microsoft, they think of products—Windows, Azure, Office. But for some of us, Microsoft has become something far greater: a foundation for growth, a partner, and a constant force behind bold, world-changing visions. Just […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Minecraft summer updates include streaming home for movie, new features and rewards in-game
    Source: Microsoft Headline: Minecraft summer updates include streaming home for movie, new features and rewards in-game Wherever you look, Minecraft is doing something new right now. From a blockbuster movie to some huge game drops and upgrades, there’s never been a livelier time for fans to jump in and try something new.  In fact, there’s […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Protecting customers from Octo Tempest attacks across multiple industries
    Source: Microsoft Headline: Protecting customers from Octo Tempest attacks across multiple industries In recent weeks, Microsoft has observed Octo Tempest, also known as Scattered Spider, impacting the airlines sector, following previous activity impacting retail, food services, hospitality organizations, and insurance between April and July 2025. This aligns with Octo Tempest’s typical patterns of concentrating on […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Worries about the UK economy are justified, but can the government afford to gamble on raising taxes?
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Alan Shipman, Senior Lecturer in Economics, The Open University Gloomy economic figures have heaped more pressure on the British government and its promise to improve growth. And if that wasn’t enough, there have also been some stark warnings about public finances and the country’s ability to service its […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: My liberal vision for a thriving economy
    Source: Liberal Democrats UK Read Ed’s speech in full Thank you very much. It’s lovely to see you all this afternoon – as I hope to make a splash… this time, on dry land! I don’t know if someone planned it, or if it is just a coincidence that my speech on the economy comes […]

  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Markey, Leader Schumer Call on FCC to Stop Partisan Games, Drop Frivolous CBS Investigation in Light of Fox News’ Misleading Editing of Trump’s Epstein Comments
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey The FCC is pursuing an investigation into CBS’ edits of an October 2024 interview with then-Vice President and Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris Letter Text (PDF) Washington (July 16, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, […]

    MIL-OSI: reAlpha Tech Corp. Announces Pricing of $2 Million Public Offering
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DUBLIN, Ohio, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the pricing of a public offering of an aggregate of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock, together with Series A-1 warrants to purchase up to 13,333,334 shares […]

    MIL-OSI China: China’s supply chain expo highlights global push for cooperation, openness
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 16 — As the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) opened in Beijing on Wednesday, global business executives and officials voiced a collective need to reinforce supply chains through open markets, innovation, and multilateral engagement. “This event is much more than an expo. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Wyoming Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wyoming to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1. The declaration covers the Wyoming counties of Campbell, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Lincoln, Niobrara, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Montana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Montana to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1. The declaration covers the Montana counties of Beaverhead, Carter, Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Dawson, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: The One Big Beautiful Bill Slashes Seniors’ Tax Burden
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers on President Trump’s promise to seniors, providing significant tax relief to low- and middle-income seniors with a bonus exemption on top of other significant tax relief. “This legislation reflects our commitment to care for our seniors, […]

    MIL-OSI: GBank Financial Holdings Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Quarterly Earnings Call Scheduled for Tuesday, July 29th, at 10:00 A.M., Pacific Time
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LAS VEGAS, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBank Financial Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GBFH), the parent company for GBank (the “Bank”), today announced it plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Monday, July 28, 2025, and will host its quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, July […]

    MIL-OSI: OceanFirst Financial Corp. Announces 2025 Stock Repurchase Program
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) RED BANK, N.J., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:“OCFC”), (the “Company”), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a 2025 Stock Repurchase Program, under which the Company may repurchase up to 3 million shares, or approximately 5% […]

    MIL-OSI: Red White & Bloom Brands Confirms Date for Reconvened Annual General Meeting
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (“RWB” or the “Company”) announces that its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “AGM”), which was originally convened and subsequently adjourned on July 11, 2025, will reconvene on August 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time), […]

    MIL-OSI: Recession Profit Secrets Offers Recession Remedy Strategy for Economic Resilience in 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Recession Profit Secrets products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare provider before use. Visit the Official Recession Profit Secrets Site Understanding the Recession Profit Secrets Framework In […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin, Banks Urge Administration to Strengthen Oversight on Buy America Rules in Defense Industry
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) called on the Trump Administration to strengthen enforcement and oversight of important defense trade agreements to ensure they support U.S. businesses, workers, and our industrial base. Currently, the Department of Defense has […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ricketts, Colleagues Call for a Stable Regulatory Environment to Win the A.I. Race
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Pete Ricketts (Nebraska) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) led a group of colleagues in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on shaping regulations to position the United States as the world capital of artificial intelligence (AI).  The letter calls for the administration to […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tourism – Southern Discoveries puts new emergency survival equipment to the test
    Source: Southern Discoveries Southern Discoveries has become the first tourism company in Milford Sound to be AF8-ready with specialist emergency survival equipment. The longest-running Milford Sound cruise operator has fitted out its entire fleet of vehicles, including five coaches seating up to 250 people, with survival gear specifically designed for major earthquake events. And the initiative […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Cruz Provision to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston Signed Into Law in One Big Beautiful Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements on their provision to consider moving the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Business – Hellmann expands footprint in Americas region with launch of fully-owned operations in Colombia
    Source: Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Osnabrueck / Bogotá, July 16, 2025. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics today announced the opening of its new fully-owned subsidiary in Colombia. The launch represents a strategic milestone in the company’s network expansion across the Americas and underscores its commitment to sustainable, long-term growth. Hellmann has been active in Colombia for almost 30 […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Tillis Announces $24 Million for Raleigh-Durham International Airport Improvements
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced a $24 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to realign key sections of the roadway in front of two terminals at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) Airport and widen the roadway from two lanes to four lanes. The […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Moldova – Moldova Business Week 2025. Discover Moldova’s Economic Opportunities at the Country’s Leading Economic Forum
    Source: Invest Moldova Agency Chișinău, July 16, 2025 – Invest Moldova Agency invites business leaders, investors, business associations, public and private partners to the tenth edition of Moldova Business Week – the country’s most important economic forum, taking place between September 15-19, 2025. The event will bring together participants from the business, institutional, and academic […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Moldova – Moldova Launches Agrotek Arena: A New Incubator for Digital Agriculture, Robotics, and FoodTech
    Source: Innovate Moldova Programme Chișinău, Moldova – Moldova is taking a decisive step toward the future of agriculture with the launch of a new incubator and pre-accelerator at Agrotek Arena Incubator, an innovation space dedicated to digital agriculture, robotics, and food technology. The initiative is part of the Innovate Moldova Programme, funded by Sweden, and […]

    MIL-OSI: Lightchain AI Confirms July 2025 Mainnet Launch, Introducing Decentralized AI Infrastructure
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightchain AI a decentralized infrastructure protocol focused on artificial intelligence, has confirmed the launch of its mainnet in July 2025. This milestone marks a significant step forward in integrating AI execution into blockchain environments through real-time task processing, developer tools, and incentive-driven consensus. […]

    MIL-OSI: Topnotch Crypto Launches Innovative Cloud Mining App, Turning Smartphones into Bitcoin Mining Machines
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topnotch Crypto is a leading provider of blockchain and digital asset solutions is excited to announce the launch of their new cloud mining mobile app. The cloud mining mobile app easily makes the average smartphone a bitcoin mining machine, making crypto mining simple and […]

  • Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
    Source: United Nations 4 The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. **Informal Meeting on Cyprus Just a programming note, first, as you all know, following the informal meeting on Cyprus in a broader format that was held in Geneva on 17-18 March this year, the Secretary-General is […]

    MIL-OSI USA: McClellan Introduces Resolution on Extreme Weather’s Threat to Children’s Health and Well-Being
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led 32 of her colleagues to introduce a resolution calling on Congress to acknowledge and address the threat extreme weather poses to children’s health and well-being. H.Res. 585 urges Congress to develop solutions that […]

    MIL-OSI China: Israel strikes Syrian presidential palace area, army HQ in Damascus
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Israeli warplanes intensified their air campaign across southern Syria on Wednesday, striking the Syrian Army General Command headquarters and the presidential palace area in central Damascus. The Syrian health authorities said one civilian was killed, and 18 others injured in the strikes on the capital, which […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Strickland Delivers for Servicemembers, their Families, and the Future of the Services 
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Sara Jacobs, James Moylan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Effectiveness of U.S. Security Assistance
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) July 16, 2025 Washington, D.C. — Reps. Sara Jacobs and James Moylan introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the effectiveness and streamline the coordination of U.S. security assistance. The U.S. spends billions of dollars on military assistance for partners and allies around the world, and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin, Banks Urge Administration to Strengthen Oversight on Buy America Rules in Defense Industry
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) called on the Trump Administration to strengthen enforcement and oversight of important defense trade agreements to ensure they support U.S. businesses, workers, and our industrial base. Currently, the Department of Defense has […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tourism – Southern Discoveries puts new emergency survival equipment to the test
    Source: Southern Discoveries Southern Discoveries has become the first tourism company in Milford Sound to be AF8-ready with specialist emergency survival equipment. The longest-running Milford Sound cruise operator has fitted out its entire fleet of vehicles, including five coaches seating up to 250 people, with survival gear specifically designed for major earthquake events. And the initiative […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Killing of Civilians in Gaza Waiting in Line for Humanitarian Aid Must End, Relief Chief Tells Security Council, Urging Return to UN-Led Delivery Mechanism
    Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council As civilians lining up for humanitarian aid in Gaza are being killed, speakers in the Security Council today urged Israel to lift restrictions on aid operations in the Strip, called for a return to United Nations-led delivery mechanisms, and stressed the urgent need for both the release […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Minister McGuinty visits NORAD
    Source: Government of Canada News July 16, 2025 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces On July 15, for the first time as Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty travelled to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters in Colorado, to attend the Transfer of Appointment Ceremony of the Deputy […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports Brits and Germans alike will benefit from a closer partnership on the issues that matter most to them, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a comprehensive […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Stops Secret Pentagon Spending
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) secured a major win for taxpayers in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with the inclusion of an amendment to end Pentagon bureaucrats’ game of hide and seek with tax […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Army’s Tropic Lightning Division Enhances Lethality in Pacific With HIMARS, Retrains Howitzer Troops
    Source: United States Department of Defense New High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems rolled off aircraft in Hawaii this week. The systems are bound for a new mission with the 25th Infantry Division, also called “Tropic Lightning,” which expects to have a total of 16 HIMARS within weeks. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Austin Scott on HASC Passage of FY26 NDAA
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing out of committee last night by a vote of 55-2. The NDAA sets […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat WATCH: Padilla pushes for enforceable workplace heat stress protections after hottest year on record WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on the heels of another harsh heat wave across California, U.S. Senator […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senators Rosen, Hyde-Smith, Kelly and Reps. Houlahan, Baird Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support Workers Entering or Returning to STEM Careers
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Legislation Would Help Businesses Bring On Mid-Career Workers Seeking To Return To Or Transition Into STEM Jobs WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the STEM Restoring Employment Skills through Targeted Assistance, Re-entry, and Training […]

    MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Slams Hegseth’s Unilateral Freezes on Ukraine Aid, Backs Amendment to Prevent Future Delays
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, DC — As Secretary Hegseth’s reckless mismanagement of the Pentagon continues to endanger American allies and undermine global stability, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is standing in the breach. During the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), […]

    MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Defends Picatinny Workers, Slams Trump’s Civil Service Cuts as a Threat to National Security
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is pushing back against the Trump administration’s latest plan to gut the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce, warning that proposed civil service cuts would undermine national security and devastate North Jersey’s economy surrounding Picatinny Arsenal. At today’s […]

    MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Introduces NDAA Amendment to Ensure Reproductive Rights for Servicewomen in the Military
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced an amendment to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would repeal the longstanding federal ban on abortion care in the military health system. The amendment strikes Section 1093 of Title X, which prohibits the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Backs Amendment to Hold Hegseth Accountable for SignalGate and Mishandling Classified Info
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, DC — During the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) spoke in strong support of an amendment that would hold the Pentagon accountable for reviewing and certifying secure protocols for transmitting classified […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sherrill Votes to Pass Bipartisan NDAA to Strengthen National Security and Protect Service Members
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), former Navy helicopter pilot and member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured over $20 million in additional funds for Picatinny Arsenal programs and the New Jersey innovation economy in a mark-up of the National Defense Authorization […]

  • Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: Acciona’s proposed acquisition of East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project raises concerns
    Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Acciona’s proposed acquisition of the East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project, which is currently in administration and receivership, in a Statement of Issues today. Acciona owns 10 per cent of East Rockingham Project, is a creditor and is the engineering, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Markey, Leader Schumer Call on FCC to Stop Partisan Games, Drop Frivolous CBS Investigation in Light of Fox News’ Misleading Editing of Trump’s Epstein Comments
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey The FCC is pursuing an investigation into CBS’ edits of an October 2024 interview with then-Vice President and Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris Letter Text (PDF) Washington (July 16, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 Press release Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities Great British Energy to cut energy bills for local community libraries, fire stations, care homes and community centres. Libraries, fire stations and care homes in local communities will benefit from cheaper energy bills through […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Hawley Introduces Amendment to Block Taxpayer Dollars for Biden Green New Deal Projects
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) filed an amendment to the rescissions package currently before the Senate to block the Department of Energy’s federal loan guarantees from bankrolling the Grain Belt Express, a Green New Deal project fiercely opposed by Missouri farmers and ranchers.  “The […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Moldova – Moldova Business Week 2025. Discover Moldova’s Economic Opportunities at the Country’s Leading Economic Forum
    Source: Invest Moldova Agency Chișinău, July 16, 2025 – Invest Moldova Agency invites business leaders, investors, business associations, public and private partners to the tenth edition of Moldova Business Week – the country’s most important economic forum, taking place between September 15-19, 2025. The event will bring together participants from the business, institutional, and academic […]

    MIL-OSI: BAY Miner Launches Zero-Fee Bitcoin Cloud Mining for All Users—Empowering Global Access to Passive Crypto Income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Boston, Massachusetts, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Bitcoin maintains momentum above $118,000 and decentralized finance sees increasing institutional support, BAY Miner is once again transforming the landscape of crypto participation. Today, the company officially launched its Zero-Fee Mining Program, a game-changing initiative allowing users worldwide to mine Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports Brits and Germans alike will benefit from a closer partnership on the issues that matter most to them, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a comprehensive […]

    MIL-OSI USA: 07.16.2025

    Sen. Cruz Pushes Rio Grande LNG Project with FERC
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to expeditiously reissue the appropriate authority for the Rio Grande LNG project. Sen. Cruz recently sent a letter to the agency outlining the importance of the project, which […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements
    Source: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation designed to close dangerous loopholes in the federal government’s handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and to prevent tragedies like the murder of Kayla […]

    MIL-OSI: Ring Energy Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today announced the timing of its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. Ring plans to issue its second quarter 2025 earnings release after the close of trading on Wednesday, August 6, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Griffith Attends WH Ceremony, HALT Fentanyl Act Signed into Law
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended a White House bill signing ceremony for S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith’s and Rep. Latta’s HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the House […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Latta’s Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act Now Law of the Land
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio) Latta’s Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act Now Law of the Land Washington, July 16, 2025 Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that President Donald Trump signed into law his bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act. Co-led by Congressman Latta and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9), this new law permanently classifies […]

    MIL-OSI: Expand Energy Provides 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call Information
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) OKLAHOMA CITY, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: EXE) announced today that it will release its 2025 second quarter operational and financial results after market close on July 29, 2025. A conference call to discuss the results has been scheduled for July 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Joint Agriculture Chairmen’s Ag Issues Summit Announced for August 21, 2025
    Source: US State of Georgia ATLANTA (July 16, 2025) —State Senator Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, and State Representative Robert Dickey (R–Musella), Chairman of the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, will host the annual Joint Ag Issues Summit on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Perry, Georgia. The summit […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Energy Department Announces Pilot Program to Build Advanced U.S. Nuclear Fuel Lines and End Foreign Dependence
    Source: US Department of Energy WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the start of a new pilot program to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear reactors and strengthen domestic supply chains for nuclear fuel. The Department issued a Request for Application (RFA) and is seeking qualified U.S. companies to build and operate […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan Poised to Make Canada an Energy and Mining Superpower
    Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on July 16, 2025 Saskatchewan’s strong and growing resource sectors are positioning the province to play a significant role in Canada becoming a global energy and resource superpower. “Saskatchewan has a lot to be proud of. We are already Canada’s largest primary producer of critical minerals and global […]

    Cabinet boosts NTPC’s investment powers for renewable energy expansion
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved an enhanced delegation of powers to NTPC Limited, allowing the state-owned power giant to invest up to Rs. 20,000 crore in its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), and subsequently in NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL) and […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: My liberal vision for a thriving economy
    Source: Liberal Democrats UK Read Ed’s speech in full Thank you very much. It’s lovely to see you all this afternoon – as I hope to make a splash… this time, on dry land! I don’t know if someone planned it, or if it is just a coincidence that my speech on the economy comes […]

    MIL-OSI: Enlight to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TEL AVIV, Israel, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enlight Renewable Energy (“Enlight”, “the Company”, NASDAQ: ENLT, TASE: ENLT.TA), a leading renewable energy platform, today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, before market open on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Conference Call Information Enlight […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Burlison Announces Hearing on Advancing Nuclear Energy
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Eric Burlison (R-Missouri 7th District) WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) today announced a hearing titled “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” The hearing will examine advancements made in nuclear power technology and the importance of making small […]

  • Baltic News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Austin Scott on HASC Passage of FY26 NDAA
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing out of committee last night by a vote of 55-2. The NDAA sets […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Hacktivist group responsible for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in Europe taken down
    Source: Eurojust NoName057(16) has professed support for the Russian Federation since the start of the war of aggression against Ukraine. Since the start of the war, it has executed multiple DDoS attacks against critical infrastructure during high-level (political) events. The group has also exhibited anti-NATO and anti-U.S. sentiment. During a DDoS attack, a website or […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: EIB Global lends Armenia €50 million for development in Syunik province
    Source: European Investment Bank EIB Global provides loan for socio-economic development in Armenian province to improve critical infrastructure such as water supply, healthcare and education facilities. Project is part of the Team Europe Initiative to support the socio-economic resilience of the Syunik Province. The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, is lending €50 million […]

    MIL-OSI: BTCC Exchange Reports 132% Total Reserve Ratio with Ethereum Leading at 170% in July 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange since 2011, has released its July 2025 Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, demonstrating a total reserve ratio of 132%. This marks the fourth consecutive month […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: UNECE Expert Meeting on Statistical Data Collection and Sources 2024
    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Categories24-7, English, MIL OSI, United Nations, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Post navigation Archives Information Notice 1 PDF – Information Notice 2 (logistic information) PDF – Timetable PDF – Workshops and Small Group Discussions PDF   Report PDF   Session 1: Alternative Data Sources and Process Automation […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Enters Final Phase of Presale Ahead of July 31 Launch
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), a hybrid blockchain project focused on scalability, mobile accessibility, and decentralization, has entered the final phase of its presale, with the official token launch scheduled for July 31, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the project, which has rapidly gained […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2015/848 on insolvency proceedings to replace its Annexes A and B – A10-0127/2025
    Source: European Parliament DRAFT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2015/848 on insolvency proceedings to replace its Annexes A and B (COM(2025/0040) – C10‑0009/2025 – 2025/0023(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading) The European Parliament, – having regard to the Commission proposal […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SETAF-AF highlights 173rd Airborne Brigade innovation at LANDEURO 2025
    Source: United States Army 1 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, alongside multinational medical teams, integrated drone-based blood resupply as part of the multinational Hospital Exercise (HOSPEX) during Swift Response 2025 at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, May 15, 2025. The Flying Basket drone delivers […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA sincerely appreciates international support for Taiwan’s bid to participate in WHO and WHA
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan May 19, 2025  No. 163   The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) is opening in Geneva on May 19. Following proactive efforts by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and related overseas missions, Taiwan’s bid to participate in the WHA has received staunch and concrete support from the Group of Seven […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and Finland emphasizing importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and Finland emphasizing importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability June 12, 2025Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Finnish President Alexander Stubb met in Tokyo on June 11. In a joint statement, they said that Japan and Finland strongly opposed any […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: UNECE/EFTA Workshop on Modernizing Statistical Legislation
    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe The workshop will provide a platform for sharing experience in modernizing legal and institutional frameworks of official statistics and discussing emerging issues posing legal challenges to national statistical systems. The target audience for the meeting will be experts from national statistical offices and international organizations interested in strengthening […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: UNECE Expert Meeting on Statistical Data Collection and Sources 2025
    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Categories24-7, English, MIL OSI, United Nations, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Post navigation Archives Information Notice 1 PDF – Information Notice 2 (logistic information) PDF – Timetable PDF – Report   – Session 1:  Automation and AI for Smarter Statistics AI Revolution in Government Statistics: Boosting Efficiency […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Former President Tsai visits UK Parliament and delivers speech at LSE, deepening bilateral ties
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan May 20, 2025  No. 165   Former President Tsai Ing-wen visited Europe from May 10 to 19, traveling to Lithuania and Denmark before continuing to the United Kingdom. On May 15, the first day of her stay in the United Kingdom, she visited the UK Parliament at the invitation of […]

    MIL-OSI Germany: The German economy: navigating cyclical fluctuations and boosting long-term growth | Eesti Pank Public Lecture
    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Check against delivery. 1 Introduction Thank you, Governor Müller, for your kind introduction and for the invitation. It is a great pleasure and honour for me to speak here today. I truly appreciate the warm hospitality of Eesti Pank. Since my arrival, I have spent an exciting weekend enjoying several […]

  • Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: Is our mental health determined by where we live – or is it the other way round? New research sheds more light
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Hobbs, Associate Professor and Transforming Lives Fellow, Spatial Data Science and Planetary Health, Sheffield Hallam University Photon-Photos/Getty Images Ever felt like where you live is having an impact on your mental health? Turns out, you’re not imagining things. Our new analysis of eight years of data […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Job seekers move into work
    Source: New Zealand Government More than 80,700 people moved off a main benefit and into work in the last financial year, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says.  “Despite challenging economic conditions, the Government has been relentlessly focused on getting New Zealanders into work. It’s encouraging that 80,000 Kiwis were able to kick start […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Mawson emperor penguin census
    Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission A lucky handful of Mawson expeditioners visited the Taylor Glacier emperor penguin colony in July, to collect photos for the annual population census.No more than 12 people get to visit the colony each year, due to its ‘Antarctic Specially Protected Area’ (ASPA) status.Population counts have been ongoing since 1957, and […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Updates to Deposit Takers Act implementation timeline and standards – Reserve Bank
    Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 17 July 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today published an updated implementation timeline for incoming changes to the prudential regulatory regime for deposit takers. The Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA) modernises the regulatory framework to help ensure the safety and soundness of […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Call for public information on Auckland marine mammal cases
    Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 July 2025 Eva Obushenkova, an Investigator with DOC’s National Compliance Team, says the first incident occurred between 11:20 am and 12 pm on May 21, and involves a recreational boat skipper seen steering his vessel through a pod of bottlenose dolphins. “One witness has seen the vessel launched at […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Search
    Source: Tertiary Education Commission Cyber security webinarsModified 19 June 2024Over the last year, the Cyber Security for the Tertiary Sector initiative facilitated online webinars to help organisations in the New Zealand tertiary education sector to better understand cyber security and help them decide what steps they can take to become more secure.https://www.tec.govt.nz/teo/working-with-teos/improving-cyber-security-in-the-tertiary-sector/how-to-improve-your-cyber-security MIL OSI New Zealand News […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pacific Trade Ministers to meet in Fiji
    Source: New Zealand Government Minister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will travel to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade Ministers Meeting (FTMM).  “Trade plays a critical role in getting more money into your back pocket, helping you and your family to thrive. It drives employment, economic growth, and […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to two papers on the use of mitochondrial donation and preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease, as published in NEJM
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 16, 2025 Two papers published in NEJM look at the use of mitochondrial donation an preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease. Dr David J Clancy, Lecturer in Biogerontology, Lancaster University, said: “This comment is to discuss Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) in terms of costs and benefits in light […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Army’s Tropic Lightning Division Enhances Lethality in Pacific With HIMARS, Retrains Howitzer Troops
    Source: United States Department of Defense New High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems rolled off aircraft in Hawaii this week. The systems are bound for a new mission with the 25th Infantry Division, also called “Tropic Lightning,” which expects to have a total of 16 HIMARS within weeks. MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat WATCH: Padilla pushes for enforceable workplace heat stress protections after hottest year on record WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on the heels of another harsh heat wave across California, U.S. Senator […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Old Flames
    Source: Securities and Exchange Commission Thank you, Chairman [Chris] Hayward. You have once again gone out of your way to make me feel welcome in London. Thank you also to all of you who are here today. Before I begin, I must remind you that my views are my own as a Commissioner of the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Review: BRICS officials expect media and think tank collaboration to boost Global South’s profile and power
    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 RIO DE JANEIRO, July 15 (Xinhua) — Xinhua News Agency Director General Fu Hua met with media […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Russia to work on construction of auto approaches to borders with Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China and DPRK — Russian President V. Putin
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, July 16 /Xinhua/ — Russia will work on the construction of motor vehicle approaches to the […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Tribunal Continues Order—Structural Tubing from South Korea and Türkiye
    Source: Government of Canada News (2) Ottawa, Ontario, July 16, 2025—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on October 16, 2019, in expiry review RR‑2018‑006, concerning the dumping of structural tubing from South Korea and Türkiye. The Tribunal found that the expiry of the order was likely to result in injury. As such, the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: From Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Ronnie Yoshiko Fujiyama: how electric guitarists challenge expectations of gender
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Janelle K Johnstone, Associate Lecturer Crime, Justice and Legal Studies, PhD Candidate School of Social Inquiry, La Trobe University American gospel singer and guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe playing a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar on stage in 1957. Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images I’ve been playing a […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S., Royal Thai Navies Forge Stronger Bonds Through Secure CENTRIX Communications During CARAT Thailand 2025
    Source: United States Navy SATTAHIP, Thailand — In the Indo-Pacific, effective and secure communication forms the bedrock of strong alliances. This critical principle is at the forefront of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025, where U.S. Navy personnel and their Royal Thai Navy (RTN) counterparts conducted subject matter expert exchanges on the Combined […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: B.C. fast-tracks recruitment of international doctors as U.S. campaign delivers results
    Source: Government of Canada regional news In just two months, B.C. has received almost 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States, reflecting strong momentum from the Province’s co-ordinated U.S. recruitment campaign. Building on this success, new strategies are underway to further attract internationally trained doctors. “When we began recruiting in the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sens. Budd, Justice, Hawley, Ricketts Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency of Foreign Funds Fueling Left-Wing Agitators
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) FRONT Act would require U.S. nonprofits to register under FARA if they accept funds from hostile nations Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led his colleagues in introducing the Foreign Registration Obligations for Nonprofit Transparency (FRONT) Act today, which would require nonprofits […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CHP urges public to be vigilant against mosquito-borne disease, Chikungunya fever
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4 The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (July 16) said that there was an outbreak of Chikungunya fever (CF) in Shunde, Guangdong, in July this year, which was triggered by imported cases. As of July 15, there were 478 confirmed […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: The victory in the war against Japanese aggression and the return of Taiwan to China deserve the memory of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait – Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — The victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression […]

  • South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Security: Two MS-13 Members Sentenced for Racketeering
    Source: US FBI Defendants responsible for murder in Chelsea, Mass. in 2010 BOSTON – Two members of La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, were sentenced today in federal court in Boston for their roles in a previously-unsolved murder. Jose Vasquez, a/k/a “Cholo,” a/k/a “Little Crazy,” 31, was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Court Judge William G. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sens. Budd, Justice, Hawley, Ricketts Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency of Foreign Funds Fueling Left-Wing Agitators
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) FRONT Act would require U.S. nonprofits to register under FARA if they accept funds from hostile nations Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led his colleagues in introducing the Foreign Registration Obligations for Nonprofit Transparency (FRONT) Act today, which would require nonprofits […]

    MIL-OSI: Agricultural Scientific Begins Construction on Innovative Hydroponic Greenhouse to Transform U.S. Food Supply Chain
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LAGRANGE, Ga., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Agricultural Scientific, LLC announces that construction is now underway on the Agriculture Technology Campus (ATC), an innovative agricultural project in South Carolina set to transform food production in the Eastern U.S. Located at the 1,000-acre Agriculture Technology Campus, the high-tech hub will feature a […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Support for the Canadian Steel Sector
    Source: Government of Canada News This move comes in response to both U.S. tariffs on steel and global steel overproduction, which are pushing foreign exporters to find new places to sell their steel—including Canada. Strengthening these import limits will help prevent the Canadian market from being overwhelmed with cheap steel, while still making sure Canadian […]

    India and Argentina strengthen agricultural ties at 2nd Joint Working Group Meeting
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The 2nd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and Argentina was held virtually on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in bilateral agricultural cooperation. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of India’s Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, emphasized Argentina’s importance as a key partner for India, […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Undocumented Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Reentry
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Armando Reyes-Ascension, 43, a Mexican national, living in the United States illegally, was sentenced to 58 months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to immigration and drug trafficking crimes.  In less than three months, Reyes-Ascension, who was previously removed from […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: PacifiCan investment to boost trade and export success for B.C. businesses
    Source: Government of Canada News (2) Minister Robertson announces $2.5M investment for companies across B.C., highlighting PacifiCan’s impact across the Southern Interior July 16, 2025 – Kelowna, British Columbia – PacifiCan As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, Kelowna, a regional hub in B.C.’s interior, is powered by a diverse economy, a thriving tech sector, and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Speaker Johnson Joins Miranda Devine on New York Post’s Pod Force One
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — This week, Speaker Johnson sat down with the New York Post’s Miranda Devine for a wide-ranging discussion on her new podcast, Pod Force One. They discussed how Republicans are reestablishing fiscal sanity in Washington, the future of the MAGA movement, Speaker Johnson’s roots […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Mann Leads Subcommittee Hearing on Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture, Disease Prevention in Animal Health
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Tracey Mann (Kansas, 1) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, led a subcommittee hearing entitled “Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture: The Role of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).” During the hearing, the Chairman underscored the vital role the National […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Heinrich, Luján Demand Answers on Trump Admin Re-Adding Medical Debt onto Credit Reports
    US Senate News: Source: US Senator for New Mexico Ben Ray Luján Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D- Mass.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and 24 other Senators in pushing the Trump […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: When big sports events expand, like FIFA’s 2026 World Cup matches across North America, their climate footprint expands too
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Brian P. McCullough, Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan Lionel Messi celebrates with fans after Argentina won the FIFA World Cup championship in 2022 in Qatar. Michael Regan-FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images When the FIFA World Cup hits North America in June 2026, 48 teams and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Helps Secure Over $200 Million from Gilead Sciences for Paying Illegal Kickbacks
    Source: US State of California Department of Justice California will receive more than $4 million from multistate settlement in principle OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing $202 million from Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Gilead), for running an illegal kickback scheme to promote its HIV medications. Gilead allegedly violated federal law by […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: What makes ‘great powers’ great? And how will they adapt to a multipolar world?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Andrew Latham, Professor of Political Science, Macalester College When greats clash! In this case, in the 1974 film ‘Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.’ FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images Many column inches have been dedicated to dissecting the “great power rivalry” currently playing out between China and the U.S. But […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Guam Meth Trafficker Sentenced to 135-Months in Federal Prison
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Hagåtña, Guam – SHAWN N. ANDERSON, United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, announced that defendant Gavin Domingo Alimurong, age 27, from Dededo, Guam was sentenced to 135-months imprisonment.  He was charged in the U.S. District Court of […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Illegal Alien from Mexico and Straw Purchaser from Fort Worth Charged with Unlawfully Acquiring Two Gas-Operated Rifles
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) An illegal alien from Mexico and a Fort Worth man were indicted for falsely acquiring two firearms from licensed firearms dealers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson. Illegal alien Oscar Guadalupe […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mike Levin Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Reintroduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill: The Dignity Act
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) July 15, 2025 Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) joined Reps. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), along with 17 of their colleagues, to reintroduce a historic, bipartisan immigration bill: the Dignity Act of 2025. After more than two years of negotiation, […]

    MIL-OSI: BexBack Launches Double Deposit Bonus, $50 Welcome Bonus and 100x Leverage Crypto Trading No KYC
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Bitcoin’s price fluctuating above $110,000, many analysts predict a prolonged period of high volatility in the crypto market. Holding spot positions may struggle to generate short-term profits in such conditions. As a result, 100x leverage futures trading has become the preferred tool for seasoned […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ showcases Donald Trump’s penchant for visual cruelty
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Marycarmen Lara Villanueva, PhD Candidate, Department of Social Justice Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto The United States government recently announced the opening of a massive immigrant detention facility built deep within the Florida Everglades that’s been dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” White House Press Secretary […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Three MS-13 Members Charged with Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murder
    Source: US State of North Dakota Three alleged members of the notorious gang La Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, made their initial appearance in the District of Maryland yesterday for their role in a racketeering conspiracy, including murder and drug trafficking. “As alleged, the defendants are MS-13 members who carried out a brutal and […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Three MS-13 Members Charged with Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murder
    Source: United States Attorneys General Three alleged members of the notorious gang La Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, made their initial appearance in the District of Maryland yesterday for their role in a racketeering conspiracy, including murder and drug trafficking. “As alleged, the defendants are MS-13 members who carried out a brutal and senseless […]

  • India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: What is astigmatism? Why does it make my vision blurry? And how did I get it?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Flora Hui, Research Fellow, Centre for Eye Research Australia and Honorary Fellow, Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology), The University of Melbourne Ground Picture/Shutterstock Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and were told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Aurora Australis
    Source: NASA The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean in this photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 269 miles above in between Australia and Antarctica on June 12, 2025.Astronauts aboard the space station take photos using handheld digital cameras, usually through windows in the station’s cupola, for Crew Earth […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 518
    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.SEL8 URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 518NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1235 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has […]

    ICAR marks 97th Foundation Day with focus on agricultural innovation and farmer welfare
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday celebrated the 97th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. Addressing a gathering of scientists, farmers, and […]

    Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025: Last date for nominations set for July 31
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued a final call for nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, a prestigious award recognizing the exceptional achievements of children aged 5 to 18 years. The application window, which opened on April 1, will […]

    Industry session highlights MSME opportunities for Ayush sector growth
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL), in collaboration with Rastriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth and the Ministry of AYUSH, on Wednesday organized an industry interactive session titled “Fostering Growth: SME Schemes and Opportunities for the Ayush Industry”. The event underscored the potential of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Why Russia is not taking Trump’s threats seriously
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Patrick E. Shea, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Global Governance, University of Glasgow The US president, Donald Trump, recently announced that Russia had 50 days to end its war in Ukraine. Otherwise it would face comprehensive secondary sanctions targeting countries that continued trading with Moscow. On July […]

    Cabinet boosts NTPC’s investment powers for renewable energy expansion
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved an enhanced delegation of powers to NTPC Limited, allowing the state-owned power giant to invest up to Rs. 20,000 crore in its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), and subsequently in NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL) and […]

    Israel steps up Syria strikes with Damascus attack as Druze clashes continue
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Israel’s military said it struck the entrance to the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus on Wednesday, stepping up attacks on the Islamist-led authorities with the declared aim of protecting the Druze minority from harm by government forces. It marked the third day in a row that […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: My liberal vision for a thriving economy
    Source: Liberal Democrats UK Read Ed’s speech in full Thank you very much. It’s lovely to see you all this afternoon – as I hope to make a splash… this time, on dry land! I don’t know if someone planned it, or if it is just a coincidence that my speech on the economy comes […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: The golden oyster mushroom craze unleashed an invasive species – and a worrying new study shows it’s harming native fungi
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Aishwarya Veerabahu, Ph.D. Candidate in Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison Golden oyster mushrooms can be cultivated, but they can also escape into the wild. DDukang/iStock/Getty Images Plus Golden oyster mushrooms, with their sunny yellow caps and nutty flavor, have become wildly popular for being healthy, delicious and easy […]

    MIL-OSI Security: South Bend Man Sentenced to 262 Months in Prison
    Source: US FBI SOUTH BEND – Yesterday, Quadir Quiroz, 20 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor. Quiroz was sentenced to […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Kester Onor, Senior Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on 13 July aged 82, was one of two former military heads of state who were later elected as civilian presidents. Buhari was the military head of state […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: What makes ‘great powers’ great? And how will they adapt to a multipolar world?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Andrew Latham, Professor of Political Science, Macalester College When greats clash! In this case, in the 1974 film ‘Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.’ FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images Many column inches have been dedicated to dissecting the “great power rivalry” currently playing out between China and the U.S. But […]

    MIL-OSI: Bazaarvoice Holiday Shopping 2025 Report: 47% of Today’s Smart, Selective Holiday Shoppers Are Buying Early to Avoid Price Increases
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bazaarvoice, Inc., the leading platform for authentic ratings and reviews and social commerce solutions, today released its latest holiday shopping study based on a survey of more than 8,000 global shoppers. The results revealed that in a challenging economy shoppers are scrutinizing value, options, […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Assigned A+ Rating with Stable Outlook by Japan Credit Rating Agency, Strengthening Access to Asian Capital Markets
    Source: APO – Report: . Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been assigned a long-term Issuer credit rating of A+ with a stable outlook by Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd (JCR). This rating will enable AFC to continue growing its footprint in Asian capital markets. “The credit rating reflects […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: RBI releases data on ECB / FCCB / RDB for May 2025
    Source: Reserve Bank of India The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of May 2025. Ajit Prasad          Deputy General Manager(Communications)     Press Release: 2025-2026/726 MIL OSI Global Banks –

    MIL-OSI: Enovix to Release Q2 2025 Financial Results on July 31
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) FREMONT, Calif., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enovix Corporation (Nasdaq: ENVX) (“Company” or “Enovix”), a global high-performance battery company, today announced it will release financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on Thursday, July 31, 2025, following the close of the market. The Company will host a live webcast at […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: Moody’s Corporation Elects Sumit Dhawan to Board of Directors
    Source: Moody’s Headline: Moody’s Corporation Elects Sumit Dhawan to Board of Directors NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) has elected Sumit Dhawan to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 16, 2025. Mr. Dhawan will join the Board’s Governance & Nominating and Compensation & Human Resources committees. With the election of Mr. Dhawan, Moody’s […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Moody’s Corporation Elects Sumit Dhawan to Board of Directors
    Source: Moody’s Headline: Moody’s Corporation Elects Sumit Dhawan to Board of Directors NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) has elected Sumit Dhawan to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 16, 2025. Mr. Dhawan will join the Board’s Governance & Nominating and Compensation & Human Resources committees. With the election of Mr. Dhawan, Moody’s […]

  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Xi extends condolences over death of former Nigerian President Buhari
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 16 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathy to […]

    MIL-OSI China: Pentagon orders half of National Guard to leave Los Angeles
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday ordered 2,000 of the roughly 4,000 California National Guard members deployed in the Los Angeles area to return to their home commands. “Thanks to our troops who stepped up to answer the call, the lawlessness in Los Angeles is […]

    MIL-OSI China: Russia rejects Trump’s ultimatum on Ukraine
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russia on Tuesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to agree to an Ukraine ceasefire, dismissing the threat of “severe tariffs” as unacceptable. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that Moscow favors a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict and is ready to negotiate. […]

    MIL-OSI China: Trump says to slap 10% tariffs on smaller countries
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he planned to place over 10 percent tariffs on smaller countries, not least those in Africa and the Caribbean. “We’ll probably set one tariff for all of them,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. It could […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Foreign inflow to China continued to rise 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 16 (Xinhua) — The number of round-trip border crossings by foreign nationals through China’s checkpoints […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi: China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding state sovereignty and national dignity
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, July 16 (Xinhua) — China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China has seen an increase in the employment rate of people with disabilities in the past 3 years
    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 16 (Xinhua) — China has made steady progress in expanding employment opportunities for people with […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Croatian Foreign Minister to Visit China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic-Radman will visit China from July 20 to […]

    MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya reiterating importance of cross-strait peace and stability during bilateral meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang
    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA response to Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya reiterating importance of cross-strait peace and stability during bilateral meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang July 11, 2025  Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on July 10 met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN […]

    MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to UK-France leaders’ declaration reaffirming commitment to Taiwan Strait peace and stability
    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA response to UK-France leaders’ declaration reaffirming commitment to Taiwan Strait peace and stability July 11, 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom and President Emmanuel Macron of France met in London on July 10 for the 37th UK-France summit. In a declaration issued […]

    MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to Czech President Pavel lauding successful Taiwan-Czech cooperation at Ukraine Recovery Conference
    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA response to Czech President Pavel lauding successful Taiwan-Czech cooperation at Ukraine Recovery Conference July 11, 2025   President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel on July 10 attended the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, where he explained Czech contributions to Ukraine’s reconstruction in an […]

    MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to NATO Secretary General Rutte’s statements in joint press conference with German Chancellor Merz on China’s military expansion
    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA response to NATO Secretary General Rutte’s statements in joint press conference with German Chancellor Merz on China’s military expansion July 10, 2025 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte met with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on July 9. During the joint press […]

    MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s GPTBots.ai Poised for Expansion with Nvidia H20 Chip Sales Resumption in China
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SHENZHEN, China, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, is set to benefit from the recent announcement by Nvidia regarding the resumption of H20 chip sales in China. This development comes […]

    MIL-OSI China: Yang sets personal high with 15 points in Blazers’ win
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese center Yang Hansen, the Portland Trail Blazers’ rookie, scored 15 points on Tuesday, leading the Blazers to a 93-87 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Summer League. This marks his highest scoring game since joining the team. Drafted with the No. 16 […]

    MIL-OSI China: China creates 1.65 million jobs for people with disabilities in 3 years
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China released an action plan to promote the employment of persons with disabilities in 2022. From 2022 to 2024, a total of 1.65 million new jobs for people with disabilities were created in urban and rural areas, and the employment rate of working-age individuals with disabilities […]

    MIL-OSI China: Award offers 1M yuan for young scientists’ sustainable research
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A global award offering up to 1 million yuan ($139,000) in prize money is now accepting applications from scientists under age 45 to compete for recognition of their contributions to sustainable development. The 2025 Young Scientist Sustainable Development Goals Award, with an application deadline of July […]

    MIL-OSI China: Comedian Chen Peisi returns to big screen after 32 years
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chen Peisi, a household name in Chinese comedy, has returned to cinema after 32 years with “The Stage,” a film he wrote, directed and starred in based on his stage play. Actor Chen Peisi interacts with the audience at the premiere of “The Stage” in Beijing, […]

    MIL-OSI China: China, Laos sign cooperation agreement for 2025 LMC Special Fund
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News VIENTIANE, July 16 — Chinese Ambassador to Laos Fang Hong and Lao Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa have signed a cooperation agreement for the 2025 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday in the Lao capital, Vientiane. Officials from […]

    MIL-OSI China: 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing Updated: July 16, 2025 16:08 Xinhua The third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) kicks off in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. The third CISCE opened in Beijing on Wednesday, rallying multinational giants including Nvidia, […]

    MIL-OSI China: World Population Day Event Held in Beijing
    Source: People’s Republic of China Ministry of Health n July 11, World Population Day event was held in Beijing. Ms. Guo Yanhong, Vice minister of the National Health Commission of P.R. China, Ms. Nadia Rasheed, the UNFPA Representative to the People’s Republic of China, and Mr. Xu Xinchao, Deputy Secretary-General of the Beijing Municipal Government, attended and […]

  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Wyoming Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wyoming to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1. The declaration covers the Wyoming counties of Campbell, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Lincoln, Niobrara, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Montana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Montana to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1. The declaration covers the Montana counties of Beaverhead, Carter, Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Dawson, […]

    MIL-OSI: OceanFirst Financial Corp. Announces 2025 Stock Repurchase Program
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) RED BANK, N.J., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:“OCFC”), (the “Company”), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a 2025 Stock Repurchase Program, under which the Company may repurchase up to 3 million shares, or approximately 5% […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 Press release Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities Great British Energy to cut energy bills for local community libraries, fire stations, care homes and community centres. Libraries, fire stations and care homes in local communities will benefit from cheaper energy bills through […]

    MIL-OSI: Ripple and PFMCrypto Redefine Crypto Mining with XRP-Rewarding Cloud Mining Contracts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem accelerates globally, PFMCrypto proudly launches an innovative leap in decentralized finance: XRP-based smart cloud mining contracts. Now available via web and mobile platforms, these flexible short-term contracts enable users to mine XRP remotely—no equipment, no setup, no technical expertise […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat WATCH: Padilla pushes for enforceable workplace heat stress protections after hottest year on record WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on the heels of another harsh heat wave across California, U.S. Senator […]

    MIL-OSI: USDT-Staking Empowers Investors to Earn Daily Passive Income Through Stable and Secure USDT Staking
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — USDT-Staking has been developed to support simplicity, transparency, and access to staking when utilizing USDT compared to other cryptocurrencies. USDT-Staking offers a unique pledge-based staking model that provides consistent returns and total user control over one’s own assets. USDT-Staking allows first time or seasoned […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Slap a label on it! Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet services
    Source: Government of Canada News Remarks by Brad Callaghan, Associate Deputy Commissioner of the Policy, Planning and Advocacy Directorate; and Jonathan Fonberg, Senior Behavioural Scientist, Behavioural Insights Unit  Opening statement at CRTC public hearing re: Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-318 June 13, 2025 Gatineau, Quebec (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, Commissioners […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senators Rosen, Hyde-Smith, Kelly and Reps. Houlahan, Baird Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support Workers Entering or Returning to STEM Careers
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Legislation Would Help Businesses Bring On Mid-Career Workers Seeking To Return To Or Transition Into STEM Jobs WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the STEM Restoring Employment Skills through Targeted Assistance, Re-entry, and Training […]

    MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Defends Picatinny Workers, Slams Trump’s Civil Service Cuts as a Threat to National Security
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is pushing back against the Trump administration’s latest plan to gut the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce, warning that proposed civil service cuts would undermine national security and devastate North Jersey’s economy surrounding Picatinny Arsenal. At today’s […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sherrill Votes to Pass Bipartisan NDAA to Strengthen National Security and Protect Service Members
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), former Navy helicopter pilot and member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured over $20 million in additional funds for Picatinny Arsenal programs and the New Jersey innovation economy in a mark-up of the National Defense Authorization […]

    MIL-OSI: PBK Miner launches 2-day XRP mining contract, XRP short-term investment users surge 380%
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, United Kingdom , July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global leader in the cloud mining industry, PBK Miner, Launches a new 2-day XRP cloud mining contract. This new contract provides the investors with a felexible and efficient opportunity to gain XRP. The product has received a warm response from the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Following Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California steps up to fill the gap
    Source: US State of California 2 Jul 16, 2025 What you need to know: On July 17, the LGBTQ support option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will end thanks to the Trump administration – but California is stepping up and doubling down on life-saving support for young gay people in crisis.  LOS ANGELES – Just […]

    MIL-OSI USA: NASA Software Catalog Puts Agency Solutions at Innovators’ Fingertips
    Source: NASA NASA’s latest open Software Catalog, released Wednesday, offers more than 1,200 downloadable codes developed by agency engineers that could enable faster solutions to energize the space economy and stimulate American ingenuity. The catalog is part of NASA’s effort to place advanced technologies, including agency software, into the hands of businesses, researchers, and entrepreneurs […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Valadao Works to Reform Our Nation’s Immigration System
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G. Valadao (California) WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Rep. Salazar (FL-27), Rep. Escobar (TX-16), and a bipartisan delegation of 17 members to introduce the Dignity Act of 2025. This bill creates the Dignity Program, which offers a 7-year temporary legal status for undocumented immigrants who have […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Investment in Small Businesses
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 16, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D–IL) joined U.S. Senators Todd Young (R–IN), Ruben Gallego (D–AZ) and Jim Risch (R–ID) in reintroducing the Investing in Main Street Act to increase investment in small businesses by permitting banks to invest up to 15 […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Budget proposal “simply not enough” to meet Europe’s challenges, lead MEPs say
    Source: European Parliament MEPs are sounding the alarm on the Commission’s proposed long-term budget and warn that the 1.26% spending ceiling will force cuts to flagship programmes while debt repayments loom. Parliament’s co-rapporteurs on the EU’s long-term budget, the multiannual financial framework (MFF), Danuše Nerudová (EPP, CZ) issued the following joint statement on Wednesday. The […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Alberta huddles up for women’s football finals
    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) For the first time, Alberta will host the U18 Women’s Tackle National Championship, bringing the top under-18 female football players from across Canada to Calgary. The nine-day event will showcase the skill and dedication of Canada’s most talented female football players and highlight the province’s position as a […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Reed: Instead of Lowering Prices, Trumponomics is Increasing Inflation
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC — As Trump’s irresponsible tariff taxes and reckless trade wars cause inflation to surge and continue to push up the price of many goods – including clothing, furniture, groceries, and large appliances, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung EEIP Calls for Eligible ICT Enterprises to Apply for the ED Programme
    Source: Samsung Samsung in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has opened its third call, inviting all suitable, black-owned ICT and Service Centre SMMEs to apply for participation in this year’s Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) for Enterprise Development (ED).   Samsung’s R280-million worth EEIP, which was launched in 2019, has […]

  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners BEIJING, July 16 — As the third China International Supply Chain Expo opened Wednesday in Beijing, multinational companies are looking to strengthen supply chain collaborations in a move that will inject more certainty […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Consultation open for guidance about Pillar Two
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin We’ve published a draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/D3 Global and domestic minimum tax lodgment obligations – transitional approach and an update to Taxation Ruling TR 2006/11DC Private Rulings for Pillar Two for public consultation until 29 August. The draft PCG 2025/D3 covers: Pillar Two lodgment obligations and due dates lodgment […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn-Supported Annual Intelligence Bill Passes Committee
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 passed out of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: “The U.S. Intelligence Community and congressional intelligence committees play vital roles in keeping […]

    MIL-OSI: Cloud mining revolutionizes the way to increase the value of crypto assets: Ripplecoin Mining allows XRP, BTC, and Solana holders to achieve daily income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Weston, Massachusetts, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the cryptocurrency market continues to fluctuate, more and more investors are looking for a stable income channel that does not rely on market conditions. Ripplecoin Mining’s newly launched mobile cloud mining application is providing a new passive income path for holders of mainstream […]

    MIL-OSI: Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Preliminary Second Quarter Earnings of $1.72 Per Diluted Common Share
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SPRINGFIELD, Mo., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank (the “Bank”), today reported that preliminary earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2025, were $1.72 per diluted common share ($19.8 million net income) compared to $1.45 per diluted […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal, Meng Introduce Housing is a Human Right Act
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington) WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Grace Meng (NY-06) led lawmakers today in introducing the Housing is a Human Right Act, transformative legislation to authorize more than $300 billion for housing infrastructure to reduce homelessness across America. This urgent […]

    MIL-OSI USA: De La Cruz Honors McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia, Dr. James C. Lee
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) De La Cruz Honors McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia, Dr. James C. Lee WASHINGTON, July 16, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) honored McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia and the life of Dr. James C. Lee of Seguin on the House […]

    MIL-OSI: Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II Announces Pricing of $175 Million Initial Public Offering
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, TX, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 17,500,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and are expected to trade under […]

    MIL-OSI: BAY Miner Launches Zero-Fee Bitcoin Cloud Mining for All Users—Empowering Global Access to Passive Crypto Income
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Boston, Massachusetts, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Bitcoin maintains momentum above $118,000 and decentralized finance sees increasing institutional support, BAY Miner is once again transforming the landscape of crypto participation. Today, the company officially launched its Zero-Fee Mining Program, a game-changing initiative allowing users worldwide to mine Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Wyden, Bennet, Beyer Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Overhaul Unemployment Insurance
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senator Michael F. Bennet, D-Colo., and U.S. Representative Don Beyer, D-Va., today reintroduced legislation to update and expand unemployment insurance so the program better meets the needs of the modern workforce and is ready to respond […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports Brits and Germans alike will benefit from a closer partnership on the issues that matter most to them, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a comprehensive […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Landmark package to pursue domestic abuse perpetrators
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Landmark package to pursue domestic abuse perpetrators Victims of domestic abuse to be protected under a £53 million drive to target most dangerous offenders. Thousands more women and children will be better protected from domestic abuse through the direct targeting of perpetrators, the Home Secretary […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements
    Source: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation designed to close dangerous loopholes in the federal government’s handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and to prevent tragedies like the murder of Kayla […]

    MIL-OSI: Consistency, Strength & Earnings Power Remain the Story at HOMB
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CONWAY, Ark., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home BancShares, Inc. (NYSE: HOMB) (“Home” or the “Company”), parent company of Centennial Bank, released quarterly earnings today. Quarterly Highlights Metric Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Net income $118.4 million $115.2 million $100.6 million $100.0 million $101.5 million Net […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Lead Defendant in Multistate Car Theft Ring Pleads Guilty
    Source: US FBI DAYTON, Ohio – The lead defendant in a $1.5 million chop shop conspiracy pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court.  Kahrese Tracey Scott Lee, 28, of Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport stolen vehicles in interstate commerce and to knowingly operating a chop shop. He faces up to 15 years in prison. According […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Hamburg Man Charged with Threatening a Member of Congress
    Source: US FBI BUFFALO, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Gerald T. Przybylski, 78, of Hamburg, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with transmitting in interstate and foreign commerce, specifically using the internet, communications that contained threats to injure a member of Congress, which carries a maximum penalty of five years […]

    MIL-OSI Security: South Carolina Woman Sentenced for Sending Threats to Kill a Catskill Man
    Source: US FBI ALBANY, NEW YORK – Kristin Keeble, age 54, of Pageland, South Carolina, was sentenced yesterday to 5 months in jail, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release with 6 months of home detention, for transmitting a threat to injure another in interstate commerce. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Hudson County Man Indicted for Investment Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Involving Elderly Victims
    Source: US FBI NEWARK, NJ. – A New Jersey man was arraigned on wire fraud and money laundering charges for a scheme to defraud elderly and other victims by misappropriating funds that the victims were told would be invested on their behalf or otherwise used for their benefit, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. Antonio Petrosino, a/k/a […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pacific Trade Ministers to meet in Fiji
    Source: New Zealand Government Minister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will travel to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade Ministers Meeting (FTMM).  “Trade plays a critical role in getting more money into your back pocket, helping you and your family to thrive. It drives employment, economic growth, and […]

    MIL-OSI: Union Bankshares Announces Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and Declares Quarterly Dividend
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MORRISVILLE, VT., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Union Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ – UNB) today announced results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend. Consolidated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $2.4 million, or $0.53 per share, compared […]

  • Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Alarmed by Escalating Violence in Suweida, Syria, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate De-escalation of Situation
    Source: United Nations 4 SG/SM/22729 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General is alarmed by the continued escalation of violence in Suweida, a Druze-majority area, which has reportedly claimed the lives of hundreds of people, including civilians, and injured and displaced many more. He unequivocally condemns […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Hudson County Man Indicted for Investment Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Involving Elderly Victims
    Source: US FBI NEWARK, NJ. – A New Jersey man was arraigned on wire fraud and money laundering charges for a scheme to defraud elderly and other victims by misappropriating funds that the victims were told would be invested on their behalf or otherwise used for their benefit, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. Antonio Petrosino, a/k/a […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: With each day that passes, the suffering increases. We urge the parties to secure an immediate ceasefire: UK statement at the UN Security Council
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Speech With each day that passes, the suffering increases. We urge the parties to secure an immediate ceasefire: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza. The United […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Introduces Dr. Brian Christine of Mountain Brook in Senate HELP Hearing
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced Dr. Brian Christine during his nomination hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP). President Trump nominated Dr. Christine of Mountain Brook, Alabama to be Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USNS Comfort Arrives in Dominican Republic for CP25
    Source: United States Navy PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for the fourth mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25), July 15, 2025. 16 July 2025 From Petty Officer 2nd Class Alfredo Marron – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: 317th AW showcases combat readiness in major AMC inspection
    Source: United States Airforce The 317th Airlift Wing completed the initial phase of its first-ever Combat Readiness Inspection, evaluated by Air Mobility Command at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The CRI measured the wing’s ability to rapidly deploy combat-ready forces in contested, degraded and operationally limited environments, directly supporting Air Force and Department of Defense objectives. “Our […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S., Royal Thai Navies Forge Stronger Bonds Through Secure CENTRIX Communications During CARAT Thailand 2025
    Source: United States Navy SATTAHIP, Thailand — In the Indo-Pacific, effective and secure communication forms the bedrock of strong alliances. This critical principle is at the forefront of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025, where U.S. Navy personnel and their Royal Thai Navy (RTN) counterparts conducted subject matter expert exchanges on the Combined […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Carbajal, Cisneros Reintroduce Bill Allowing DACA Recipients to Join the Military
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24) U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31) reintroduced the Fight for the American Dream Act, legislation that allows participants of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program to serve in the United States military and provides them a pathway toward U.S. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bill to Assure Benefits for Atomic Veterans
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada) Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today introduced legislation to eliminate bureaucratic barriers atomic veterans face when they apply for benefits they are entitled to after being exposed to toxic radiation.  The Congresswoman introduced the Providing Radiation Exposed Servicemembers Undisputed Medical Eligibility (PRESUME) […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Bacon Lauds Progress on FY26 Defense Policy Bill
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska) Bacon Lauds Progress on FY26 Defense Policy Bill Washington – Late Tuesday evening, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI), voted in favor of advancing H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Norcross Secures Priorities to Invest in South Jersey, Increase National Defense Innovation as NDAA Advances
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Donald Norcross (1st District of New Jersey) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee and Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ), advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Protecting customers from Octo Tempest attacks across multiple industries
    Source: Microsoft Headline: Protecting customers from Octo Tempest attacks across multiple industries In recent weeks, Microsoft has observed Octo Tempest, also known as Scattered Spider, impacting the airlines sector, following previous activity impacting retail, food services, hospitality organizations, and insurance between April and July 2025. This aligns with Octo Tempest’s typical patterns of concentrating on […]

    MIL-OSI USA: News 07/16/2025
    Blackburn, Arrington Introduce Bill to Make States Pay for Federal Military Deployment Caused by Immigration Enforcement Obstruction
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) introduced the State Accountability for Federal Deployment Costs Act, which would hold states refusing to enforce federal immigration law financially responsible when their actions force the federal government to deploy military resources to restore order: “As lawless […]

    MIL-OSI Security: NATO Deputy Secretary General calls for stronger NATO-EU cooperation to build on historic Summit decisions
    Source: NATO On Wednesday (16 July), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska addressed a joint meeting of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE). She explained the outcome of the NATO Summit in The Hague, called for stronger cooperation with the European Union (EU), and answered […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Luttrell Secures Key Wins as Committee Sends FY26 NDAA to House Floor
    Source: WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 was successfully voted out of the House Armed Services Committee and sent to the House floor: “America’s warfighters rely on Congress to provide them with the tools necessary to maintain our nation’s standing […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Deluzio Fights Price Gouging, Secures Wins for Western PA in Annual Defense Bill
    Source: US Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) with colleagues on the powerful House Armed Services Committee, marked up the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—the large, annual defense bill that creates the policies related to our armed services and other national security-related efforts. Congressman Deluzio voted for the […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Why is Israel bombing Syria?
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ali Mamouri, Research Fellow, Middle East Studies, Deakin University Conflict in Syria has escalated with Israel launching bombing raids against its northern neighbour. It follows months of fluctuating tensions in southern Syria between the Druze minority and forces aligned with the new government in Damascus. Clashes erupted […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy
    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Kester Onor, Senior Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on 13 July aged 82, was one of two former military heads of state who were later elected as civilian presidents. Buhari was the military head of state […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: In the world of books and artifacts: participants of the SPbPU library forum visited a rare excursion
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. A library forum was recently held at the Polytechnic University “KorFor-2025”A special gift for the forum guests was a tour of rare and often closed to the general public libraries of St. […]

    MIL-OSI: Kochav Defense Acquisition Corp. Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Rights, Commencing July 21, 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kochav Defense Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: KCHVU) (the “Company”) announced today that, commencing July 21, 2025, holders of the units sold in the Company’s initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company’s Class A ordinary shares and rights included in the units. […]

  • Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal, Schakowsky, Raskin, Senate Colleagues Fight for Children’s Fundamental Right to a Healthy, Livable Planet
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington) WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) led over 40 Representatives in the introduction of a new resolution to protect the fundamental rights of the nation’s children to a safe, habitable environment in the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Griffith Holds Legislative Hearing to Consider Public Health, Rural Health Care Bills
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a legislative hearing entitled “Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines.” Some of the proposals considered during the […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: New wildland provincial park in Alberta
    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Central mixed woods, commonly found in Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Provincial Park (Credit: Monica Dahl) Northeastern Alberta contains trees, lakes and wetlands that are critical habitats for many species of birds, fish and other animals. From songbirds to bumble bees to big game, a variety of large and small wildlife […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Risch Celebrates DHS, INL Updated Cybersecurity Agreement
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho James E Risch WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated an updated five-year agreement between the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to continue the INL’s important cybersecurity work. “INL is the flagship laboratory for cybersecurity and is central to our […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Casten, 16 House Democrats FOIA Request EPA for Info on Employee Firings, Rollbacks
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) July 16, 2025 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 16 House Democrats in submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for details of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin’s efforts to slow-walk the promulgation and enforcement of public health […]

    MIL-OSI: COFACE SA: Coface launches its syndicate at Lloyd’s offering AA solutions to its clients
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Coface launches its syndicate at Lloyd’s offering AA solutions to its clients Paris, 16 July 2025 – 17.45 Coface announces today that it has received an “in principle approval” from Lloyd’s to establish a new short term trade credit syndicate, that will be managed by Apollo Syndicate Management (‘Apollo’). The syndicate (Coface […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Environment Agency grants incinerator permit
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Environment Agency grants incinerator permit The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit for Viridor Tees Valley Ltd to operate an energy from waste facility in Teesside. This follows a public consultation on the Agency’s ‘minded to’ decision, which took place during May. The decision is based […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference & Exhibition Returns to Senegal in December 2025
    Source: APO – Report: The MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference & Event returns to Dakar, Senegal in December at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf. The pre-conference will take place on December 8 and the main event will take place on December 9 -10 under the theme Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Nigeria: Collaboration is Key to Unlocking Marginal Field Potential (By Grace Orife)
    Source: APO . By Grace Orife, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) board member Nigeria’s oil and gas sector stands at a strategic inflection point and the country’s marginal fields are vital for growth and sustaining upstream activity. These smaller, often undercapitalised fields, especially in shallow waters, are rich with potential. But the obstacle isn’t the geology—it’s […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Panel to Assess Onshore, Shallow Water Prospects in Angola
    Source: APO Angola – one of Africa’s leading deepwater producers – is making a strong play for onshore exploration, leveraging its multi-year licensing strategy and flexible investment structures to entice new players to invest in onshore projects. On the back of a licensing round which concluded in 2024, the country is witnessing a surge of […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) President to Outline Angola’s $60B Investment Strategy at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025
    Source: APO Paulino Jerónimo, President of Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG), will share insights into the country’s upcoming investment opportunities at the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – taking place September 3-4 in Luanda. As the country’s upstream regulator, the ANPG has been making considerable strides towards opening-up the market to foreign investment, […]

    MIL-OSI: NextNRG Signs Letter of Intent for Two Healthcare Facility Smart Microgrid Projects in Los Angeles County
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Strategic expansion into essential healthcare sector demonstrates NextNRG’s energy-agnostic technology and own-and-operate model Projects establish NextNRG as dedicated energy provider under long-term contracts to facilities requiring mandatory continuous power MIAMI, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXXT), a pioneer in AI driven energy innovation transforming how energy is produced, […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Zonal pricing is dead – here’s how the UK should change its electricity system instead
    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Cassandra Etter-Wenzel, DPhil Candidate in Energy Policy, University of Oxford Marcin Rogozinski/Shutterstock The UK government has decided against setting different prices for electricity based on the locations of consumers. Zonal pricing would have categorised Britain into distinct zones, each with wholesale electricity prices that reflect how much power […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: In May 2025, China’s total electricity consumption increased by 4.4 percent.
    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 16 (Xinhua) — China’s total electricity consumption stood at 809.6 billion kWh in May 2025, […]

    MIL-OSI: BAY Miner Unveils Groundbreaking Smartphone App to Revolutionize Bitcoin and Crypto Mining
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MIAMI, FL, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a monumental step for crypto innovation, BAY Miner officially launches its cutting-edge mobile cloud mining application, turning any smartphone into a high-performance crypto mining device—no hardware, wires, or maintenance required. As Bitcoin surges past $118,000 and Ethereum garners increased institutional backing, BAY Miner’s revolutionary […]

    MIL-OSI USA: U.S. proved reserves fell in 2023 from 2022 record
    Source: US Energy Information Administration In-brief analysis July 16, 2025 U.S. proved reserves of crude oil and lease condensate totaled 46 billion barrels at year-end 2023, a 4% decline from the previous year’s record, according to our U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves, Year-End 2023 report. U.S. proved reserves of natural gas fell […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Export Finance makes historic first visit to Turkmenistan
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments World news story UK Export Finance makes historic first visit to Turkmenistan UK Export Finance visited Turkmenistan for the first time last month and met with key ministries and institutions. Ms Clare Allbless, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Ashgabat, Ms Sebnem Alp, UKEF Country Head for […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: IAEA Launches Youth Infographic Contest on Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response
    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – The IAEA has launched an infographic design contest for young professionals aged 18 to 35 to raise awareness about emergency preparedness and response  in nuclear and radiological contexts. Submissions should be compelling, original infographics inspired by the IAEA’s emergency preparedness and response (EPR) publications. Participating youth are encouraged […]

    MIL-OSI: Aemetis CEO to Present at H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CUPERTINO, Calif., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that Aemetis Chairman and CEO Eric McAfee will present to institutional investors and stock analysts at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York City on September 8-10, 2025. […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Energy Sector – Equinor’s second quarter 2025 safety results
    Source: Equinor 16 JULY 2025 – Equinor’s long-term positive safety trend is reinforced through the second quarter of 2025. The total number of serious incidents and personal injuries per million hours worked is at the lowest level the company has ever experienced at the end of the second quarter. At the end of the second quarter […]

  • Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 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 –

    MIL-OSI: Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Preliminary Second Quarter Earnings of $1.72 Per Diluted Common Share
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SPRINGFIELD, Mo., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank (the “Bank”), today reported that preliminary earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2025, were $1.72 per diluted common share ($19.8 million net income) compared to $1.45 per diluted […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal, Meng Introduce Housing is a Human Right Act
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington) WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Grace Meng (NY-06) led lawmakers today in introducing the Housing is a Human Right Act, transformative legislation to authorize more than $300 billion for housing infrastructure to reduce homelessness across America. This urgent […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Murkowski, Colleagues Advocate for Critical Education Funding
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Lisa Murkowski 07.16.25 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined her colleagues in a letter to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought, asking him to faithfully implement the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Full-Year Continuing Resolution Act, and release […]

    MIL-OSI USA: July 16th, 2025

    BREAKING: Heinrich’s Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act Signed into Law
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich announced that his Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs, under the Controlled Substances Act, has been signed into law. Heinrich introduced the HALT Fentanyl […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Wyden Votes ‘No’ on FY26 Intelligence Authorization Act for Removing Critical Oversight of Intelligence Agencies
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) July 16, 2025 U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced that he voted against the 2026 Intelligence Authorization Act, which removed essential oversight of government intelligence and surveillance programs and passed the Senate Intelligence Committee Tuesday evening.  “It’s legislative malpractice to reduce the Senate’s oversight of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: De La Cruz Honors McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia, Dr. James C. Lee
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) De La Cruz Honors McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia, Dr. James C. Lee WASHINGTON, July 16, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) honored McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia and the life of Dr. James C. Lee of Seguin on the House […]

    MIL-OSI Security: DHS Statement on Capture of Violent Extremist Involved in Prairieland Attack on ICE Agents
    Source: US Department of Homeland Security FBI Most Wanted Suspect for attack on ICE agents arrested after joint investigation with ICE and law enforcement partners WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement as the week-long manhunt for Benjamin Hanil Song–a fugitive wanted in connection with the July 4 ambush […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Wyden, Bennet, Beyer Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Overhaul Unemployment Insurance
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senator Michael F. Bennet, D-Colo., and U.S. Representative Don Beyer, D-Va., today reintroduced legislation to update and expand unemployment insurance so the program better meets the needs of the modern workforce and is ready to respond […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Alarmed by Escalating Violence in Suweida, Syria, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate De-escalation of Situation
    Source: United Nations 4 SG/SM/22729 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General is alarmed by the continued escalation of violence in Suweida, a Druze-majority area, which has reportedly claimed the lives of hundreds of people, including civilians, and injured and displaced many more. He unequivocally condemns […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports Brits and Germans alike will benefit from a closer partnership on the issues that matter most to them, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a comprehensive […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Landmark package to pursue domestic abuse perpetrators
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Landmark package to pursue domestic abuse perpetrators Victims of domestic abuse to be protected under a £53 million drive to target most dangerous offenders. Thousands more women and children will be better protected from domestic abuse through the direct targeting of perpetrators, the Home Secretary […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Stops Secret Pentagon Spending
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) secured a major win for taxpayers in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with the inclusion of an amendment to end Pentagon bureaucrats’ game of hide and seek with tax […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements
    Source: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation designed to close dangerous loopholes in the federal government’s handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and to prevent tragedies like the murder of Kayla […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Lead Defendant in Multistate Car Theft Ring Pleads Guilty
    Source: US FBI DAYTON, Ohio – The lead defendant in a $1.5 million chop shop conspiracy pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court.  Kahrese Tracey Scott Lee, 28, of Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport stolen vehicles in interstate commerce and to knowingly operating a chop shop. He faces up to 15 years in prison. According […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Hamburg Man Charged with Threatening a Member of Congress
    Source: US FBI BUFFALO, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Gerald T. Przybylski, 78, of Hamburg, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with transmitting in interstate and foreign commerce, specifically using the internet, communications that contained threats to injure a member of Congress, which carries a maximum penalty of five years […]

    MIL-OSI Security: South Carolina Woman Sentenced for Sending Threats to Kill a Catskill Man
    Source: US FBI ALBANY, NEW YORK – Kristin Keeble, age 54, of Pageland, South Carolina, was sentenced yesterday to 5 months in jail, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release with 6 months of home detention, for transmitting a threat to injure another in interstate commerce. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Hudson County Man Indicted for Investment Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Involving Elderly Victims
    Source: US FBI NEWARK, NJ. – A New Jersey man was arraigned on wire fraud and money laundering charges for a scheme to defraud elderly and other victims by misappropriating funds that the victims were told would be invested on their behalf or otherwise used for their benefit, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. Antonio Petrosino, a/k/a […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons’ statement on Benjamin Hanil Song’s arrest
    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement July 16, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesStatement “I want to congratulate and thank our partners at the FBI for bringing in Benjamin Hanil Song, the man who conspired with more than a dozen other criminals to kill ICE officials,” said acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons. “This wannabe-killer is now […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to two papers on the use of mitochondrial donation and preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease, as published in NEJM
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 16, 2025 Two papers published in NEJM look at the use of mitochondrial donation an preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease. Dr David J Clancy, Lecturer in Biogerontology, Lancaster University, said: “This comment is to discuss Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) in terms of costs and benefits in light […]

  • Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Israel strikes Syrian presidential palace area, army HQ in Damascus
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Israeli warplanes intensified their air campaign across southern Syria on Wednesday, striking the Syrian Army General Command headquarters and the presidential palace area in central Damascus. The Syrian health authorities said one civilian was killed, and 18 others injured in the strikes on the capital, which […]

    MIL-OSI China: Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners BEIJING, July 16 — As the third China International Supply Chain Expo opened Wednesday in Beijing, multinational companies are looking to strengthen supply chain collaborations in a move that will inject more certainty […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Wyoming Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wyoming to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1. The declaration covers the Wyoming counties of Campbell, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Lincoln, Niobrara, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Montana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Montana to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1. The declaration covers the Montana counties of Beaverhead, Carter, Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Dawson, […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: ATO app puts protection in your pocket
    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin As millions of Australians are preparing to lodge their tax returns, scammers are actively seeking new ways to exploit personal information. If successful, they can use stolen details not only to commit fraud against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), but also carry out broader identity theft and financial […]

    MIL-OSI: OceanFirst Financial Corp. Announces 2025 Stock Repurchase Program
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) RED BANK, N.J., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:“OCFC”), (the “Company”), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a 2025 Stock Repurchase Program, under which the Company may repurchase up to 3 million shares, or approximately 5% […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Stops Secret Pentagon Spending
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) secured a major win for taxpayers in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with the inclusion of an amendment to end Pentagon bureaucrats’ game of hide and seek with tax […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to two papers on the use of mitochondrial donation and preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease, as published in NEJM
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 16, 2025 Two papers published in NEJM look at the use of mitochondrial donation an preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease. Dr David J Clancy, Lecturer in Biogerontology, Lancaster University, said: “This comment is to discuss Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) in terms of costs and benefits in light […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Austin Scott on HASC Passage of FY26 NDAA
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing out of committee last night by a vote of 55-2. The NDAA sets […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Miller-Meeks Backed HALT Fentanyl Act Signed Into Law by President Trump
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02) Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has officially signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law, delivering a major win in the fight to stop fentanyl from devastating American communities. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), an original cosponsor of the bill in the House, praised the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat WATCH: Padilla pushes for enforceable workplace heat stress protections after hottest year on record WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on the heels of another harsh heat wave across California, U.S. Senator […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Vance Boelter Indicted for the Murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the Shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman, and the Attempted Shooting of Hope Hoffman
    Source: US FBI MINNEAPOLIS – Vance Boelter, 57, has been indicted on six federal charges in connection with the stalking and murders of Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, the stalking and shooting of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman, and the attempted shooting […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Gov . Lujan Grisham blasts GOP passage of budget that will hurt millions – Gov. says special session may be necessary
    Source: US State of New Mexico SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after final passage of the Republican budget bill in Congress: The Republican budget bill is an abomination that abandons working families and threatens the health and well-being of New Mexicans. Their vote to slash funding for health care […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Syria’s interim government has announced a new ceasefire agreement with the Druze community in As-Suwayda province.
    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 DAMASCUS, July 16 (Xinhua) — A new ceasefire agreement was reached between Syria’s interim government and the […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Booker, Murray Reintroduce Access to Birth Control Act
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Patty Murray (D-WA) led the reintroduction of the Access to Birth Control Act. The legislation would guarantee patients’ timely access to birth control at pharmacies nationwide—including by addressing pharmacies’ refusals of contraception that […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Tribunal Continues Order—Structural Tubing from South Korea and Türkiye
    Source: Government of Canada News (2) Ottawa, Ontario, July 16, 2025—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on October 16, 2019, in expiry review RR‑2018‑006, concerning the dumping of structural tubing from South Korea and Türkiye. The Tribunal found that the expiry of the order was likely to result in injury. As such, the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Tasmania is limping towards an election nobody wants. Here’s the state of play
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Hortle, Deputy Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania In the darkest and coldest months of the year, Tasmanians have been slogging through an election campaign no one wanted. It’s been a curious mix of humdrum plodding laced with cyanide levels of bitterness, with the most […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Trump Administration’s Destruction of Emergency Food Aid
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jonathan Jackson – Illinois (1st District) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “As a father, a son, and as someone who has seen hunger’s impact up close, I am appalled and heartbroken by the Trump administration’s decision to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of life-saving emergency food rather than deliver […]

    MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Defends Picatinny Workers, Slams Trump’s Civil Service Cuts as a Threat to National Security
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is pushing back against the Trump administration’s latest plan to gut the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce, warning that proposed civil service cuts would undermine national security and devastate North Jersey’s economy surrounding Picatinny Arsenal. At today’s […]

    MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Introduces NDAA Amendment to Ensure Reproductive Rights for Servicewomen in the Military
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced an amendment to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would repeal the longstanding federal ban on abortion care in the military health system. The amendment strikes Section 1093 of Title X, which prohibits the […]

  • Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Titus Leads NV Delegation Democrats’ Effort to Restore FEMA Funding that Keeps Our Communities Safe
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada) Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today led Nevada’s Congressional Democratic Delegation in urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to administer FEMA’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grants which have been delayed under the Trump Administration. “We are writing to […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Hudson County Man Indicted for Investment Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Involving Elderly Victims
    Source: US FBI NEWARK, NJ. – A New Jersey man was arraigned on wire fraud and money laundering charges for a scheme to defraud elderly and other victims by misappropriating funds that the victims were told would be invested on their behalf or otherwise used for their benefit, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. Antonio Petrosino, a/k/a […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to two papers on the use of mitochondrial donation and preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease, as published in NEJM
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 16, 2025 Two papers published in NEJM look at the use of mitochondrial donation an preimplantation genetic testing for mitochondrial disease. Dr David J Clancy, Lecturer in Biogerontology, Lancaster University, said: “This comment is to discuss Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) in terms of costs and benefits in light […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Two Tren De Araqua Associates Plead Guilty to Bank Theft
    Source: US FBI JACKSON, MS – Two individuals with ties to the Venezuelan organized crime syndicate Tren de Araqua pleaded guilty to bank theft, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi and FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert A. Eikhoff. According to court documents and statements made in open […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Kaptur Joins McCollum and 45 Bicameral Colleagues In Letter Opposing Cuts To The Corporation For Public Broadcasting
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Lawmakers emphasize importance of emergency broadcasting funding to keep Americans safe amid natural disasters and emergencies Washington, DC — On Wednesday, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), joined Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) in leading a letter alongside 45  bicameral Congressional colleagues to President Trump urging him […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat WATCH: Padilla pushes for enforceable workplace heat stress protections after hottest year on record WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on the heels of another harsh heat wave across California, U.S. Senator […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Vance Boelter Indicted for the Murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the Shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman, and the Attempted Shooting of Hope Hoffman
    Source: US FBI MINNEAPOLIS – Vance Boelter, 57, has been indicted on six federal charges in connection with the stalking and murders of Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, the stalking and shooting of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman, and the attempted shooting […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Griffith Attends WH Ceremony, HALT Fentanyl Act Signed into Law
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended a White House bill signing ceremony for S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith’s and Rep. Latta’s HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the House […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Latta’s Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act Now Law of the Land
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio) Latta’s Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act Now Law of the Land Washington, July 16, 2025 Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that President Donald Trump signed into law his bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act. Co-led by Congressman Latta and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9), this new law permanently classifies […]

    MIL-OSI Canada: Slap a label on it! Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet services
    Source: Government of Canada News Remarks by Brad Callaghan, Associate Deputy Commissioner of the Policy, Planning and Advocacy Directorate; and Jonathan Fonberg, Senior Behavioural Scientist, Behavioural Insights Unit  Opening statement at CRTC public hearing re: Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-318 June 13, 2025 Gatineau, Quebec (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, Commissioners […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Booker, Murray Reintroduce Access to Birth Control Act
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Patty Murray (D-WA) led the reintroduction of the Access to Birth Control Act. The legislation would guarantee patients’ timely access to birth control at pharmacies nationwide—including by addressing pharmacies’ refusals of contraception that […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Booker Demands Answers on Emil Bove’s Involvement in DOJ Withholding the Epstein Files
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Emil Bove requesting information relating to his involvement in the Department of Justice’s review of and decision making relating to public disclosures of […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senators Rosen, Hyde-Smith, Kelly and Reps. Houlahan, Baird Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support Workers Entering or Returning to STEM Careers
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Legislation Would Help Businesses Bring On Mid-Career Workers Seeking To Return To Or Transition Into STEM Jobs WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the STEM Restoring Employment Skills through Targeted Assistance, Re-entry, and Training […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Mexican National Sentenced for Possessing More than 65 Pounds of Methamphetamine and Seven Firearms
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) TULSA, Okla. – A Mexican national was sentenced today for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, and Unlawful Reentry of a Removed Alien, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. U.S. District Judge Gregory K. […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Racketeering and Drug and Firearms Trafficking
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in Cameron Street, a violent Boston gang. Felisberto Lopes, also known as “Chee-B,” 40, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young to 10 years […]

    MIL-Evening Report: From Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Ronnie Yoshiko Fujiyama: how electric guitarists challenge expectations of gender
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Janelle K Johnstone, Associate Lecturer Crime, Justice and Legal Studies, PhD Candidate School of Social Inquiry, La Trobe University American gospel singer and guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe playing a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar on stage in 1957. Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images I’ve been playing a […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Hacktivist group responsible for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in Europe taken down
    Source: Eurojust NoName057(16) has professed support for the Russian Federation since the start of the war of aggression against Ukraine. Since the start of the war, it has executed multiple DDoS attacks against critical infrastructure during high-level (political) events. The group has also exhibited anti-NATO and anti-U.S. sentiment. During a DDoS attack, a website or […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Archiving for Justice, Truth, and Memory: Unpacking the Baggage of What Went Before
    Source: US State of Connecticut Justice, truth, and memory lie at the heart of what it means for a society to rebuild after suffering from genocide and mass atrocity.  Justice that holds perpetrators accountable and attempts to repair the harm that was done to victims and their communities.  Truth that establishes the facts of what […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: Russia: Proposed amendments to counter-extremism laws escalate assault on dissent
    Source: Amnesty International – Reacting to the latest legislative amendments in Russia, which include a new draft law that enables the designation of any community or organization as “extremist” without a court order, and another bill that envisages administrative penalties for simply searching for or accessing “extremist materials” online, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Serial Bank Robber Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Robbing a Manchester Credit Union While on Federal Supervised Release
    Source: US FBI CONCORD – A Manchester man was sentenced yesterday in federal court for bank robbery, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack announces. Jesse Hippolite, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Paul J. Barbadoro to 60 months in federal prison.  On April 22, 2025, Hippolite pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery. “The […]

  • Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-OSI: Wilshire Indexes and GCM Grosvenor Launch Private Market Infrastructure Index, Laying Foundation for Broader Strategic Alliance
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON and CHICAGO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wilshire Indexes, a global leader in index design, and GCM Grosvenor (NASDAQ: GCMG), a leading global alternative asset management solutions provider, today announced the launch of the jointly developed FT Wilshire Private Markets Infrastructure Index (the “Index”). This first-of-its-kind benchmark fills a void for the asset class by […]

    MIL-OSI: Proscia Cements Leadership in Diagnostic Pathology with 400% Growth in Daily Cases
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Amid momentum, the company generates millions in new high-margin revenue for diagnostic network Introduces AI application suites to demonstrate the future of pathology for high-impact use cases Launches 24/7 support to meet the demands of mission-critical, high-throughput operations across expanding global customer base Completes integrations with 100+ LIS instances, including Epic Beaker, […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: New flight connects China’s Xi’an with 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 XI’AN, July 16 (Xinhua) — An Airbus A320 plane carrying 137 passengers departed from Xi’an Xianyang International […]

    MIL-OSI USA: UConn AUKUS Scholars Explore Undersea Vehicle Technology, International Collaborations in Australia
    Source: US State of Connecticut When biomedical engineering major Benjamin Fieldsend ’27 (ENG) was growing up in southeastern Connecticut, submarines were a regular sight on the Thames River. Living just minutes from the 687-acre Naval Submarine Base New London—and interning there in high school—sparked a fascination with the powerful, stealthy vessels that shape global security. […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: 55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness
    Source: United States Airforce Talon Shield centers on strengthening joint operational readiness and highlights the U.S. Air Force’s AFFORGEN model — a deliberate force presentation strategy designed to ensure mission-ready Airmen are trained, equipped and deployable on demand. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE EDINBURGH, Australia (AFNS) —  The 55th Wing has arrived in Australia, launching […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Transcript – Afternoon Briefing with Patricia Karvelas
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: Let’s get some immediate political reaction, not just to this story, but of course the broader child care crisis too and go straight to the Education Minister Jason Clare.  Jason Clare, lovely to have you on the show.  JASON CLARE, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION: Thanks, PK, great to […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Perth and Kinross Apprentice Awards open for nominations
    Source: Scotland – City of Perth The Perth and Kinross Apprentice Awards 2025, developed in partnership by Perth and Kinross Council, Skills Development Scotland (opens new window), Developing the Young Workforce Tay Cities (opens new window), Perthshire Chamber of Commerce (opens new window) and UHI Perth (opens new window), opened for entries on Monday 14 […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Ken Henry urges nature law reform after decades of ‘intergenerational bastardry’
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Phillipa C. McCormack, Future Making Fellow, Environment Institute, University of Adelaide Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry has warned Australia’s global environmental reputation is at risk if the Albanese government fails to reform nature laws this term. In his speech to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Henry […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Politics with Michelle Grattan: Malcolm Turnbull on Australia’s ‘dumb’ defence debate
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Albanese government remains in complicated territory on the international stage. It has to tread carefully with China, despite the marked warming of the bilateral relationship. It is yet to find its line and length with the unpredictable Trump administration. […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Doorstop – UTAS, Sydney campus
    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority JASON CLARE, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION: Thanks very much for coming along this morning.  I’m here at the University of Tasmania’s campus right here in the heart of Sydney training the next generation of nurses and paramedics. And a couple of weeks ago we kicked off for the first time paid prac. […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China and Australia sign memorandum of understanding on implementation and review of free trade agreement
    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 16 (Xinhua) — China and Australia on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding on the […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Grants supporting community gardens now open
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 16/07/2025 The ACT Government has today opened the 11th round of the Community Garden Grants, which […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Join the celebrations! Applications now open for the 2026 National Multicultural Festival
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 16/07/2025 Want to celebrate your culture, share your organisation’s valuable work, or take the stage at […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Former winery lost at Nichols Point
    Source: A once much-loved winery at Nichols Point which was recently destroyed by fire has greatly impacted the local community. Around 11pm on Wednesday 9 July, CFA responded to a structure fire on Ginquam Avenue in Nichols Point. Crews arrived to find the winery well alight and worked hard to suppress the fire. CFA had […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Stolen motor vehicle – Katherine
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 23-year-old female after a vehicle was stolen from the Katherine Showgrounds last night. About 10:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received reports of a silver Toyota Hilux being stolen from the showgrounds while the owner was unloading items […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Concern for Welfare – Wadeye
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force hold concerns for the welfare of 31-year-old Ralph Amital. Ralph last seen at around 10am on Monday 14 July 2025, walking away from Nama Outstation, approximately 40kms inland from Wadeye community.   Ralph was last seen wearing dark jeans and a green sleeveless […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA response to statements by Australia, New Zealand foreign ministries concerning China’s military exercises around Taiwan
    Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA response to statements by Australia, New Zealand foreign ministries concerning China’s military exercises around Taiwan April 3, 2025The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade released a statement on April 3 indicating its deep concern over China’s military exercises around Taiwan. On the same day, the New Zealand Ministry […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Fresh air, better care: Allied health embraces nature-based therapy
    Source: 16 July 2025 Whether it’s a walk by the sea or a breath of fresh air in the park, spending time in nature is widely known to support good health and wellbeing. Now, new research from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia shows that while nature-based therapy is strongly supported […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Well done to Course 81
    Source: New South Wales – News Today’s 25 graduates from the South Australia Police (SAPOL) Academy all bring something unique to the table, from experience in competitive boxing, and retail management to truck logistics and swim coaching. Course 81 members include 13 men and 12 women, who range in age from 19 to 46. The […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal Crash – Delamere
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred near Katherine early this morning. Around 6:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a two vehicle collision on the Victoria Highway, approximately 70km from Katherine. One vehicle was carrying four occupants, aged […]

  • New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: First-hand view of peacemaking challenge in the ‘Holy Land’
    Occupied West Bank-based New Zealand journalist Cole Martin asks who are the peacemakers? BEARING WITNESS: By Cole Martin As a Kiwi journalist living in the occupied West Bank, I can list endless reasons why there is no peace in the “Holy Land”. I live in a refugee camp, alongside families who were expelled from their […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Politics – Farmers welcome halt to new plan changes
    Source: Federated Farmers The decision that councils will be stopped from rushing through new restrictive plan changes is welcome news to farmers, Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Councils across New Zealand have been continuing to push ahead with new district plans that put farms under restrictive overlays, such as Outstanding Natural Landscapes and […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH76 Brougham Street construction begins
    Source: New Zealand Government Work is set to start on major upgrades to State Highway 76 (SH76) Brougham Street in Christchurch that will support economic growth and make it safer and easier for people to move through the city, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Earlier this year the Government confirmed Crown funding for this Road of […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government welcomes first medical conferences following rule change
    Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown are welcoming confirmation that two of Australasia’s largest medical conferences are coming to New Zealand in 2026, with a combined total of 3300 delegates expected to attend and generating millions of dollars in economic activity. The Australian and New Zealand College of […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Further losses predicted for wetlands in future
    Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel of the International Convention on Wetlands. “New Zealand has lost 90% of our wetlands. This pattern is reflected internationally – over […]