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  • Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release of rapid review into Police information security controls
    Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: A rapid review of Police IT systems and devices has found while Police have a wide range of security measures in place, there are opportunities to strengthen and tighten controls on their use. The review found Police has a range of modern security controls which […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: North bound lanes closed, SH5, Te Pohue
    Source: New Zealand Police The north bound lanes of State Highway 5, at the Bayview end, Te Pohue have been closed due to dangerous conditions following a diesel spill. Road cleaning crews have been called to deal with the spillage. Motorists are advised to take care and drive to the conditions. ENDS MIL OSI New […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue
    Source: Left to right – Ethan Brown, Pat Sutton and David Wheeldon. Image: Uniform Photography Three members of Trentham Fire Brigade have been recognised for their extraordinary bravery after they ventured into a severe storm to assist isolated community members in need. CFA volunteers David Wheeldon, Pat Sutton and Ethan Brown each received the distinguished […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Cops cop copper burglar
    Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien. Police officers working dedicated area patrols to prevent burglaries in the Horowhenua area last week caught a recidivist offender with help from a quick-thinking caretaker. On Thursday 3 July the Old Horowhenua Hospital complex was targeted with an offender cutting the main water […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal Crash – Arnhem Highway
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred along the Arnhem highway overnight. Around 9pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received report that a vehicle had rolled on the Arnhem Highway, approximately 40km outbound from the Marrakai turnoff. The vehicle was carrying […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Children in Schools
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, bipartisan legislation with the goal of aiding schools in connecting students with the mental health services needed to succeed and thrive. Students and young people […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Watch: Congressman Krishnamoorthi Confronts Republican Witnesses on Trump Administration’s Elimination of LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotline
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) WASHINGTON – Today, during a House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services hearing, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sharply criticized the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the dedicated LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Effort with Moulton, Lawler, Fitzpatrick in Urging HHS to Preserve LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Services
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY), Seth Moulton (D-MA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) in calling on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reverse the decision to discontinue specialized services for LGBTQ+ […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Jackson Demand Access to South Loop ICE Facility to Perform Oversight After Being Turned Away
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) CHICAGO, IL – Just days after their attempt to conduct oversight at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the South Loop of Chicago was denied, Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) have sent a letter to Homeland […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Copper thief caught at Beulah Park
    Source: New South Wales – News A man was arrested after allegedly being caught red-handed stealing copper from a communications pit at Beulah Park overnight. About 1.30am on Monday 7 July, police were notified of an alarm activation within a cabling pit on the corner of The Parade and Shipsters Road, Beulah Park. Police attended […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Old Reynella
    Source: New South Wales – News Police are at the scene of a serious crash in Old Reynella. About 5.20am today (Monday 7 July), emergency services were called to Main South Road after reports that a car had collided with a pedestrian. Major Crash officers are attending the scene. Northbound traffic is closed from the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Much to celebrate as NAIDOC Week turns 50, but also much to learn
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lynette Riley, Co-chair of the National NAIDOC Committee and Professor in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work; and Chair, Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Studies.original Education & Indigenous Studies., University of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and/or images […]

    MIL-Evening Report: We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Alger, Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Global Environmental Politics, The University of Melbourne Potato-sized polymetallic nodules from the deep sea could be mined for valuable metals and minerals. Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘The customer is always right’: why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ciprian N. Radavoi, Associate Professor in Law, University of Southern Queensland Pixels Effect/ Getty Images Grade inflation happens when teachers knowingly give a student a mark higher than deserved. It can also happen indirectly, when the level of difficulty of a course is deliberately lowered so students […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President notes Provincial Commissioner’s statements
    Source: Government of South Africa Sunday, July 6, 2025 The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier today in a media briefing by South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The Provincial Commissioner held a media briefing earlier on Sunday at the KwaZulu-Natal SAPS headquarters where he […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: UKMTO warns of attack on vessel off Yemen
    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 LONDON, July 6 (Xinhua) — The UK Navy’s Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) issued a security alert […]

    Condemning terrorism should be our “principle”, not just “convenience”: PM Modi at BRICS summit
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called terrorism the “most serious challenge” facing humanity and said condemning it must be a matter of principle, not convenience. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi cited the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, […]

    MIL-OSI: BJMINING Unleashes AI-Powered Energy Arbitrage to Revolutionize Bitcoin Mining Profitability
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Bitcoin currently trading at $107,000 — up 60% year-to-date—many U.S.-based mining operations are facing existential threats as single-coin production costs soar to $137,000. In stark contrast, BJMINING, the UK-based cloud mining giant founded in 2015, has reduced its breakeven threshold to $68,000 by leveraging […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Call for urgent reform of international governance structures
    Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for enhanced global cooperation and urgent reform of international governance structures amid the “dramatic reshaping of global dynamics-politically, economically, technologically, and environmentally”. Speaking during the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit, currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious Crash, Kennedy Good Bridge
    Source: New Zealand Police The Kennedy Good Bridge intersection with State Highway 2 is closed due to a serious crash. Emergency services are in attendance, one person has sustained serious injuries. Police request motorists to avoid the area and find an alternative route to access State Highway 2. Access to the highway at this junction […]

  • Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Workers in line for £29,000 boost thanks to landmark Pensions Bill
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Workers in line for £29,000 boost thanks to landmark Pensions Bill The Bill is set to transform the pensions landscape for years to come and put more money in people’s pockets as part of the Plan for Change Pension Schemes Bill could boost returns to […]

    Death toll from Texas floods reaches 78; Trump plans visit
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas reached at least 78 on Sunday, including at least 28 children, as the search for girls missing from a summer camp entered a third day and fears of more flash flooding as rain fell on saturated ground prompted fresh evacuations. […]

    Death toll from Texas floods reaches 69, including 21 children
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas reached at least 69 on Sunday, including at least 21 children, as the search for girls missing from a summer camp entered a third day. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, speaking at a press conference on Sunday afternoon, said the death toll […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Jackson Demand Access to South Loop ICE Facility to Perform Oversight After Being Turned Away
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) CHICAGO, IL – Just days after their attempt to conduct oversight at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the South Loop of Chicago was denied, Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) have sent a letter to Homeland […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Kenya: Call for bids for provision of packaged natural mineral water
    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements World news story Kenya: Call for bids for provision of packaged natural mineral water The British High Commission Nairobi is inviting bids for the supply of packaged natural mineral water. On behalf of the Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the British High Commission (BHC) […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar expresses its full solidarity with the United States in the face of the devastating floods that have swept through Texas
    Source: Government of Qatar Doha / July 6, 2025 The State of Qatar expresses its full solidarity with the friendly United States in the face of the devastating floods that swept through the state of Texas, which resulted in loss of life, injuries, and several missing persons. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Ageing bridges around the world are at risk of collapse. But there’s a simple way to safeguard them
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andy Nguyen, Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, University of Southern Queensland The Story Bridge, with its sweeping steel trusses and art deco towers, is a striking sight above the Brisbane River in Queensland. In 2025, it was named the state’s best landmark. But more than an icon, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Just $7 extra per person could prevent 300 suicides a year. Here’s exactly where to spend it
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karinna Saxby, Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne xinlan/Shutterstock Medicare spending on mental health services varies considerably depending on where in Australia you live, our new study shows. We found areas with lower Medicare spending on out-of-hospital mental health […]

    MIL-Evening Report: We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Alger, Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Global Environmental Politics, The University of Melbourne Potato-sized polymetallic nodules from the deep sea could be mined for valuable metals and minerals. Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China ready to advance flagship project under Belt and Road, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia – Chinese Premier
    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 6 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Ethiopia to promote the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China ready to advance flagship project within Belt and Road, stimulate trade and investment with Ethiopia – Premier of State Council of China /more details/
    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 6 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Ethiopia to promote the […]

    Condemning terrorism should be our “principle”, not just “convenience”: PM Modi at BRICS summit
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called terrorism the “most serious challenge” facing humanity and said condemning it must be a matter of principle, not convenience. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi cited the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, […]

    MIL-OSI: BJMINING Unleashes AI-Powered Energy Arbitrage to Revolutionize Bitcoin Mining Profitability
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Bitcoin currently trading at $107,000 — up 60% year-to-date—many U.S.-based mining operations are facing existential threats as single-coin production costs soar to $137,000. In stark contrast, BJMINING, the UK-based cloud mining giant founded in 2015, has reduced its breakeven threshold to $68,000 by leveraging […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Call for urgent reform of international governance structures
    Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for enhanced global cooperation and urgent reform of international governance structures amid the “dramatic reshaping of global dynamics-politically, economically, technologically, and environmentally”. Speaking during the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit, currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, […]

    BRICS expands footprint, eyes stronger Global South cooperation under Brazil’s 2025 chairship
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The BRICS grouping, which brings together major emerging economies, has continued to expand its global footprint, adding new members and partners while outlining ambitious plans to deepen cooperation across sectors under Brazil’s ongoing chairship in 2025. Originally coined as BRIC by Goldman Sachs in 2001 in […]

    MIL-OSI China: China to take measures against medical devices imported from EU in government procurement
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China to take measures against medical devices imported from EU in government procurement BEIJING, July 6 — China will take relevant measures against medical devices imported from the European Union (EU) through government procurement projects in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the Ministry of Finance […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: ‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Tracy Roof, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Richmond People shop for food in Brooklyn in 2023 at a store that makes sure that its customers know it accepts SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps and EBT. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The legislative package that President […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China to crack down on EU medical equipment in government procurement /detailed version-1/
    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 6 (Xinhua) — China will take corresponding measures on some medical equipment imported from the […]

    Health Minister JP Nadda distributes appointment letters, flags off Ayushman Bharat registration vans in Delhi
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday distributed appointment letters to newly recruited nursing officers and paramedical staff, and flagged off Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at an event held at Vigyan Bhawan. Describing the occasion as […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Eastern Cape provincial government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas
    Source: Government of South Africa Eastern Cape provincial government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has intensified efforts to coordinate disaster relief and recovery measures following the devastating floods that have impacted the province, particularly in the OR Tambo and Amathole Districts.  In a statement on Friday, the provincial government said […]

  • Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release of rapid review into Police information security controls
    Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: A rapid review of Police IT systems and devices has found while Police have a wide range of security measures in place, there are opportunities to strengthen and tighten controls on their use. The review found Police has a range of modern security controls which […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: North bound lanes closed, SH5, Te Pohue
    Source: New Zealand Police The north bound lanes of State Highway 5, at the Bayview end, Te Pohue have been closed due to dangerous conditions following a diesel spill. Road cleaning crews have been called to deal with the spillage. Motorists are advised to take care and drive to the conditions. ENDS MIL OSI New […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue
    Source: Left to right – Ethan Brown, Pat Sutton and David Wheeldon. Image: Uniform Photography Three members of Trentham Fire Brigade have been recognised for their extraordinary bravery after they ventured into a severe storm to assist isolated community members in need. CFA volunteers David Wheeldon, Pat Sutton and Ethan Brown each received the distinguished […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Cops cop copper burglar
    Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien. Police officers working dedicated area patrols to prevent burglaries in the Horowhenua area last week caught a recidivist offender with help from a quick-thinking caretaker. On Thursday 3 July the Old Horowhenua Hospital complex was targeted with an offender cutting the main water […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal Crash – Arnhem Highway
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred along the Arnhem highway overnight. Around 9pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received report that a vehicle had rolled on the Arnhem Highway, approximately 40km outbound from the Marrakai turnoff. The vehicle was carrying […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Children in Schools
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, bipartisan legislation with the goal of aiding schools in connecting students with the mental health services needed to succeed and thrive. Students and young people […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Watch: Congressman Krishnamoorthi Confronts Republican Witnesses on Trump Administration’s Elimination of LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotline
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) WASHINGTON – Today, during a House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services hearing, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sharply criticized the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the dedicated LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Effort with Moulton, Lawler, Fitzpatrick in Urging HHS to Preserve LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Services
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY), Seth Moulton (D-MA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) in calling on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reverse the decision to discontinue specialized services for LGBTQ+ […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Jackson Demand Access to South Loop ICE Facility to Perform Oversight After Being Turned Away
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) CHICAGO, IL – Just days after their attempt to conduct oversight at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the South Loop of Chicago was denied, Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) have sent a letter to Homeland […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Copper thief caught at Beulah Park
    Source: New South Wales – News A man was arrested after allegedly being caught red-handed stealing copper from a communications pit at Beulah Park overnight. About 1.30am on Monday 7 July, police were notified of an alarm activation within a cabling pit on the corner of The Parade and Shipsters Road, Beulah Park. Police attended […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Old Reynella
    Source: New South Wales – News Police are at the scene of a serious crash in Old Reynella. About 5.20am today (Monday 7 July), emergency services were called to Main South Road after reports that a car had collided with a pedestrian. Major Crash officers are attending the scene. Northbound traffic is closed from the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Much to celebrate as NAIDOC Week turns 50, but also much to learn
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lynette Riley, Co-chair of the National NAIDOC Committee and Professor in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work; and Chair, Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Studies.original Education & Indigenous Studies., University of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and/or images […]

    MIL-Evening Report: We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Alger, Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Global Environmental Politics, The University of Melbourne Potato-sized polymetallic nodules from the deep sea could be mined for valuable metals and minerals. Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘The customer is always right’: why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ciprian N. Radavoi, Associate Professor in Law, University of Southern Queensland Pixels Effect/ Getty Images Grade inflation happens when teachers knowingly give a student a mark higher than deserved. It can also happen indirectly, when the level of difficulty of a course is deliberately lowered so students […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President notes Provincial Commissioner’s statements
    Source: Government of South Africa Sunday, July 6, 2025 The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier today in a media briefing by South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The Provincial Commissioner held a media briefing earlier on Sunday at the KwaZulu-Natal SAPS headquarters where he […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Call for urgent reform of international governance structures
    Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for enhanced global cooperation and urgent reform of international governance structures amid the “dramatic reshaping of global dynamics-politically, economically, technologically, and environmentally”. Speaking during the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit, currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious Crash, Kennedy Good Bridge
    Source: New Zealand Police The Kennedy Good Bridge intersection with State Highway 2 is closed due to a serious crash. Emergency services are in attendance, one person has sustained serious injuries. Police request motorists to avoid the area and find an alternative route to access State Highway 2. Access to the highway at this junction […]

    BRICS leaders condemn Pahalgam terror attack, call out “double standards” on terrorism
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Leaders of BRICS nations on Sunday strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. In a joint declaration at the summit in Rio de Janeiro, the leaders described terrorism as “criminal and unjustifiable”, regardless of […]

    MIL-OSI: Find Mining Announces Major Upgrade: Opening an Era Where Everyone Can Participate in Mining
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Find Mining, a world-renowned cloud mining platform, has officially announced a comprehensive upgrade of its global cloud computing services, committed to creating a new digital asset mining ecosystem that is open to everyone, low-carbon, environmentally friendly, transparent and compliant, allowing more cryptocurrency enthusiasts to […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Victims urged not to withdraw gender-based violence cases
    Source: Government of South Africa The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature has urged victims of crime, particularly those affected by gender-based violence (GBV), to refrain from withdrawing criminal cases against perpetrators. In a statement on Sunday, the Portfolio Committee said this urgent call follows growing concern over a troubling trend […]

  • Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Australia: Practise your home fire escape plan these school holidays
    Source: Victoria’s fire services are encouraging families to practice their home fire escape plans these school holidays. Fires can take hold at any time, and a practised escape plan could save lives. Last year, 18 people tragically lost their lives in preventable residential fires in Victoria, with research showing that young children, people aged over […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue
    Source: Left to right – Ethan Brown, Pat Sutton and David Wheeldon. Image: Uniform Photography Three members of Trentham Fire Brigade have been recognised for their extraordinary bravery after they ventured into a severe storm to assist isolated community members in need. CFA volunteers David Wheeldon, Pat Sutton and Ethan Brown each received the distinguished […]

    Sakshi, Jaismine, Nupur clinch gold as India bags 11 medals at World Boxing Cup Astana 2025
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s women boxers led the country’s best-ever show at the World Boxing Cup in Astana on Sunday, with Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg) clinching gold medals to cap off a memorable campaign. Sakshi outclassed USA’s Yosline Perez with a unanimous verdict in the women’s […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Creating a fire-wise garden
    Source: Through face-to-face workshops, CFA’s Landscaping for Bushfire plant selection tool is helping keen gardeners to have valuable conversations about how to enhance bushfire resilience around their homes, while providing enjoyable landscapes and habitat for wildlife.  These initiatives are a collaboration between CFA and Community-Based Bushfire Management facilitators. Workshops like this allow people to walk around different […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal Crash – Arnhem Highway
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred along the Arnhem highway overnight. Around 9pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received report that a vehicle had rolled on the Arnhem Highway, approximately 40km outbound from the Marrakai turnoff. The vehicle was carrying […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Copper thief caught at Beulah Park
    Source: New South Wales – News A man was arrested after allegedly being caught red-handed stealing copper from a communications pit at Beulah Park overnight. About 1.30am on Monday 7 July, police were notified of an alarm activation within a cabling pit on the corner of The Parade and Shipsters Road, Beulah Park. Police attended […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Old Reynella
    Source: New South Wales – News Police are at the scene of a serious crash in Old Reynella. About 5.20am today (Monday 7 July), emergency services were called to Main South Road after reports that a car had collided with a pedestrian. Major Crash officers are attending the scene. Northbound traffic is closed from the […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Ageing bridges around the world are at risk of collapse. But there’s a simple way to safeguard them
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andy Nguyen, Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, University of Southern Queensland The Story Bridge, with its sweeping steel trusses and art deco towers, is a striking sight above the Brisbane River in Queensland. In 2025, it was named the state’s best landmark. But more than an icon, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Much to celebrate as NAIDOC Week turns 50, but also much to learn
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lynette Riley, Co-chair of the National NAIDOC Committee and Professor in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work; and Chair, Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Studies.original Education & Indigenous Studies., University of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and/or images […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Just $7 extra per person could prevent 300 suicides a year. Here’s exactly where to spend it
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karinna Saxby, Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne xinlan/Shutterstock Medicare spending on mental health services varies considerably depending on where in Australia you live, our new study shows. We found areas with lower Medicare spending on out-of-hospital mental health […]

    MIL-Evening Report: We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Alger, Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Global Environmental Politics, The University of Melbourne Potato-sized polymetallic nodules from the deep sea could be mined for valuable metals and minerals. Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘The customer is always right’: why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ciprian N. Radavoi, Associate Professor in Law, University of Southern Queensland Pixels Effect/ Getty Images Grade inflation happens when teachers knowingly give a student a mark higher than deserved. It can also happen indirectly, when the level of difficulty of a course is deliberately lowered so students […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Sexual assault – Tiwi Islands
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an alleged sexual assault that occurred earlier today on the Tiwi Islands. About 12:40pm, police received reports that a woman had been sexually assaulted by a male who was unknown to her in Wurrumiyanga. Investigations are […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Police search for man at Parafield Airport
    Source: New South Wales – News Police are searching for a person who was seen running on the runways at Parafield Airport. About 3.25pm today (Sunday 6 July), police were called to the airport on Kings Road after reports that a man dressed in dark clothing was seen near the runways. No flights were affected […]

    Australia seize control vs West Indies as Smith’s masterclass extends lead to 254
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Steve Smith’s magnificent 71 guided Australia to 221 for seven at stumps on day three of the second test against West Indies in Grenada on Saturday, helping the tourists to build a commanding 254-run lead despite late wickets and persistent rain interruptions. Australia, who began the […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Aggravated robbery – Alice Springs
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information in relation to an aggravated unlawful entry that occurred around midday in Alice Springs. Around 11:50am, police received a report of a robbery on Parke Crescent, The Gap. It is alleged that a woman, aged in her 50’s,  briefly […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Arrest – Hit and Run – Darwin
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a man  in relation to a hit and run in Darwin City overnight. The 24-year-old man was arrested a short time ago at a residence in Woolner. He currently remains in custody at the Palmerston Watchhouse. Police are asking anyone with […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested after CBD carjacking
    Source: New South Wales – News A man has been arrested after stealing a car in Adelaide this morning. About 8.15am Sunday 6 July, police responded to South Terrace following reports that a Toyota ute had been stolen. It is alleged the victim had stepped out of his vehicle to make a delivery when an […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Hit and Run – Darwin City
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information in relation to a hit and run in Darwin City overnight. Around 12:30am, a man, aged in his 50’s, was crossing Mitchell Street near the intersection of Nuttall Place when he was struck by a blue Toyota Hilux dual […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Aggravated unlawful entry – Alice Springs
    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information in relation to an aggravated unlawful entry that occurred in Alice Springs overnight. At 7.50pm, police received a report that up to 5 unknown offenders, armed with edged weapons, had smashed open the front door of a residence Schaber […]

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    New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release of rapid review into Police information security controls
    Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: A rapid review of Police IT systems and devices has found while Police have a wide range of security measures in place, there are opportunities to strengthen and tighten controls on their use. The review found Police has a range of modern security controls which […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: North bound lanes closed, SH5, Te Pohue
    Source: New Zealand Police The north bound lanes of State Highway 5, at the Bayview end, Te Pohue have been closed due to dangerous conditions following a diesel spill. Road cleaning crews have been called to deal with the spillage. Motorists are advised to take care and drive to the conditions. ENDS MIL OSI New […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Dwelling and household estimates: June 2025 quarter
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    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Cops cop copper burglar
    Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien. Police officers working dedicated area patrols to prevent burglaries in the Horowhenua area last week caught a recidivist offender with help from a quick-thinking caretaker. On Thursday 3 July the Old Horowhenua Hospital complex was targeted with an offender cutting the main water […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Households to get extra FamilyBoost help
    Source: New Zealand Government Tens of thousands of households will be better off thanks to changes being made to FamilyBoost to help families with the cost of living, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  “From the start of this month, families will get larger FamilyBoost rebates on the early childhood education fees they pay, with rebates […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tech founders get keys to home ownership with BNZ’s new home loan solution
    Source: BNZ Statements Tech founders creating innovative, high growth companies can face a surprising obstacle outside the startup ecosystem – they frequently struggle to secure home loans. Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has addressed this challenge with the launch of Founder Housing: a new home loan solution designed specifically for tech entrepreneurs. The new proposition […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious Crash, Kennedy Good Bridge
    Source: New Zealand Police The Kennedy Good Bridge intersection with State Highway 2 is closed due to a serious crash. Emergency services are in attendance, one person has sustained serious injuries. Police request motorists to avoid the area and find an alternative route to access State Highway 2. Access to the highway at this junction […]

    MIL-Evening Report: The Rainbow Warrior saga. Part 2: Nuclear refugees in the Pacific – the evacuation of Rongelap
    COMMENTARY:  By Eugene Doyle On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French secret agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population of 320 from Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After conducting dozens of above-ground nuclear explosions, the US government had left the […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, SH 1, Hukerenui
    Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is blocked at Hukerenui following a serious crash involving two vehicles this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Akerama and Rusk roads, about 7.45pm. Initial indications suggest two people have serious-to-critical injuries, and another has minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and […]

  • Baltic News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Enters Final Phase of Presale Ahead of Mobile Mining App Launch
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When you hear “Bitcoin 2.0,” your first instinct might be to roll your eyes and think, “Here we go again.” But once you dig past the noise, Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) emerges with something most imitators lack: a powerful technical backbone, a wealth-building strategy for […]

  • Ukraine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Africa: Call for urgent reform of international governance structures
    Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for enhanced global cooperation and urgent reform of international governance structures amid the “dramatic reshaping of global dynamics-politically, economically, technologically, and environmentally”. Speaking during the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit, currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, […]

    MIL-OSI Video: President Cyril Ramaphosa joins other Heads of State and Government for BRICS Summit Family Photo
    Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements) His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa joins other Heads of State and Government for the XVII BRICS Summit Family Photo. During the XVII BRICS Summit session Heads of State and Government are expected to deliberate on issues pertaining to global governance reform, peace and security, the ongoing humanitarian impact […]

    Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, Defence Ministry says
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Russia’s anti-aircraft systems downed 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, mostly in regions bordering Ukraine, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday, reporting no damage. More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia. The Defence Ministry said […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil ahead of Rio Summit
    Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for his working visit to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, which kicks off today. The President, who arrived on Saturday evening, will attend the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Summit […]

    Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says latest phone call with Trump his most productive yet
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that his latest conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump this week was the best and “most productive” he has had to date. “Regarding the conversation with the president of the United States, which took place a day earlier, it […]

    MIL-OSI China: China, France agree to promote multilateralism, bring more certainty to world
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] PARIS, July 4 — French President Emmanuel Macron met […]

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    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025
    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025
    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025
    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar as Netanyahu heads to Washington
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for an official visit to Washington on Sunday, calling the trip a “great opportunity” to expand the circle of peace in the Middle East. Speaking before boarding his flight, Netanyahu said there were new prospects for Israel to reach normalization […]

    Death toll from Texas floods reaches 78; Trump plans visit
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas reached at least 78 on Sunday, including at least 28 children, as the search for girls missing from a summer camp entered a third day and fears of more flash flooding as rain fell on saturated ground prompted fresh evacuations. […]

    Death toll from Texas floods reaches 69, including 21 children
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas reached at least 69 on Sunday, including at least 21 children, as the search for girls missing from a summer camp entered a third day. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, speaking at a press conference on Sunday afternoon, said the death toll […]

    Condemning terrorism should be our “principle”, not just “convenience”: PM Modi at BRICS summit
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called terrorism the “most serious challenge” facing humanity and said condemning it must be a matter of principle, not convenience. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi cited the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Call for urgent reform of international governance structures
    Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for enhanced global cooperation and urgent reform of international governance structures amid the “dramatic reshaping of global dynamics-politically, economically, technologically, and environmentally”. Speaking during the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit, currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, […]

    MIL-OSI Video: President Cyril Ramaphosa joins other Heads of State and Government for BRICS Summit Family Photo
    Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements) His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa joins other Heads of State and Government for the XVII BRICS Summit Family Photo. During the XVII BRICS Summit session Heads of State and Government are expected to deliberate on issues pertaining to global governance reform, peace and security, the ongoing humanitarian impact […]

    MIL-Evening Report: The Rainbow Warrior saga. Part 2: Nuclear refugees in the Pacific – the evacuation of Rongelap
    COMMENTARY:  By Eugene Doyle On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French secret agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population of 320 from Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After conducting dozens of above-ground nuclear explosions, the US government had left the […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Coups in west Africa have five things in common: knowing what they are is key to defending democracy
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Salah Ben Hammou, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rice University August 2025 makes it five years since Malian soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta in a coup d’état. While the event reshaped Mali’s domestic politics, it also marked the beginning of a broader wave of military takeovers that swept parts […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Coups in west Africa have five things in common: knowing what they are is key to defending democracy
    Source: The Conversation – Africa (2) – By Salah Ben Hammou, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rice University August 2025 makes it five years since Malian soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta in a coup d’état. While the event reshaped Mali’s domestic politics, it also marked the beginning of a broader wave of military takeovers that swept […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil ahead of Rio Summit
    Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for his working visit to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, which kicks off today. The President, who arrived on Saturday evening, will attend the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Summit […]

    Rain lashes several parts of Delhi, IMD predicts more showers in next two days
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday morning, offering some relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the national capital over the next two days. In its latest update, IMD Delhi said, “The […]

    US blames Hamas for attack that hurt two US aid workers in Gaza
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The United States on Saturday blamed Hamas for an attack that injured two American aid workers from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation at a food distribution site in Gaza. The U.S.- and Israeli-backed GHF said in a statement that the injured Americans were receiving medical treatment and […]

    Israeli military says intercepted missile launched from Yemen
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Israeli military said on Sunday that it has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel. Sirens were activated across several areas in Israel in accordance with protocol, it said. Israel threatened Yemen’s Houthi movement with a naval and air blockade if it the Iran-aligned […]

    MIL-OSI China: China, France agree to promote multilateralism, bring more certainty to world
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] PARIS, July 4 — French President Emmanuel Macron met […]

    Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza talks despite ‘unacceptable’ Hamas demands
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, although Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the changes requested by Hamas to a ceasefire proposal were unacceptable. Palestinian group Hamas said on Friday it had responded […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 6, 2025
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  • Israel – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025
    Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025
    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Bayern’s Musiala set for lengthy layoff after horror injury
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious ankle injury during his side’s 2-0 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Jamal Musiala (R) of FC Bayern Munich passes the ball during the quarterfinal match between Paris […]

    MIL-OSI China: Late drama as Real Madrid, PSG storm to Club World Cup semis
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals after both sides claimed quarterfinal victories on Saturday. In New Jersey, Real Madrid survived a late scare to secure a 3-2 win over a fast-finishing Borussia Dortmund while Paris Saint-Germain overcame Bayern Munich […]

    MIL-OSI China: Arsenal sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Arsenal has completed the signing of Spain international midfielder Martin Zubimendi on a “long-term” contract. The 26-year-old, who had spent all of his career with Real Sociedad, joined last season’s Premier League runner-up for 51 million pounds (70 million U.S. dollars) and becomes the second player […]

    MIL-OSI China: Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar as Netanyahu heads to Washington
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for an official visit to Washington on Sunday, calling the trip a “great opportunity” to expand the circle of peace in the Middle East. Speaking before boarding his flight, Netanyahu said there were new prospects for Israel to reach normalization […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Call for urgent reform of international governance structures
    Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for enhanced global cooperation and urgent reform of international governance structures amid the “dramatic reshaping of global dynamics-politically, economically, technologically, and environmentally”. Speaking during the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit, currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, […]

    MIL-OSI Video: President Cyril Ramaphosa joins other Heads of State and Government for BRICS Summit Family Photo
    Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements) His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa joins other Heads of State and Government for the XVII BRICS Summit Family Photo. During the XVII BRICS Summit session Heads of State and Government are expected to deliberate on issues pertaining to global governance reform, peace and security, the ongoing humanitarian impact […]

    India has never faced fuel shortage, says Hardeep Puri
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said India has never faced a shortage of petroleum products, even during the Covid pandemic or global conflicts, crediting the government’s foresight for ensuring uninterrupted supplies. “Whether it was the period of the global Covid pandemic […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil ahead of Rio Summit
    Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for his working visit to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, which kicks off today. The President, who arrived on Saturday evening, will attend the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Summit […]

    US blames Hamas for attack that hurt two US aid workers in Gaza
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The United States on Saturday blamed Hamas for an attack that injured two American aid workers from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation at a food distribution site in Gaza. The U.S.- and Israeli-backed GHF said in a statement that the injured Americans were receiving medical treatment and […]

    Israeli military says intercepted missile launched from Yemen
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Israeli military said on Sunday that it has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel. Sirens were activated across several areas in Israel in accordance with protocol, it said. Israel threatened Yemen’s Houthi movement with a naval and air blockade if it the Iran-aligned […]

    Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza talks despite ‘unacceptable’ Hamas demands
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, although Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the changes requested by Hamas to a ceasefire proposal were unacceptable. Palestinian group Hamas said on Friday it had responded […]

    Iran’s Khamenei attends public event after weeks of war with Israel
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on Saturday, according to a video carried by state television, after reports that he was in a “secure location” since the start of a 12-day air war with Israel in which top Iranian commanders and nuclear […]

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    Human Rights News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: The Rainbow Warrior saga. Part 2: Nuclear refugees in the Pacific – the evacuation of Rongelap
    COMMENTARY:  By Eugene Doyle On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French secret agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population of 320 from Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After conducting dozens of above-ground nuclear explosions, the US government had left the […]

  • University News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Six teams announced as finalists for Abertay’s annual video games design competition
    Source: University of Abertay Abertay University has announced the finalists for its flagship video game design competition, DARE Academy.  Six talented undergraduate teams will spend the summer developing and refining game prototypes, competing for the prestigious DARE trophy and a grand prize of £5,000.  A highlight of the university’s calendar, the competition offers students intensive […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Brian Cox CBE and Radek Rudnicki to receive honorary degrees Abertay graduation
    Source: University of Abertay A world-renowned Scottish actor and a pioneering sound artist will be awarded Honorary Degrees at Abertay University’s summer graduation ceremony later this month.   Dundee-born Hollywood star Brian Cox CBE will be recognised for his contribution to the performing arts over the last 50 years, while Radek Rudnicki will be honoured for […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Ageing bridges around the world are at risk of collapse. But there’s a simple way to safeguard them
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andy Nguyen, Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, University of Southern Queensland The Story Bridge, with its sweeping steel trusses and art deco towers, is a striking sight above the Brisbane River in Queensland. In 2025, it was named the state’s best landmark. But more than an icon, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Much to celebrate as NAIDOC Week turns 50, but also much to learn
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lynette Riley, Co-chair of the National NAIDOC Committee and Professor in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work; and Chair, Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Studies.original Education & Indigenous Studies., University of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and/or images […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Just $7 extra per person could prevent 300 suicides a year. Here’s exactly where to spend it
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karinna Saxby, Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne xinlan/Shutterstock Medicare spending on mental health services varies considerably depending on where in Australia you live, our new study shows. We found areas with lower Medicare spending on out-of-hospital mental health […]

    MIL-Evening Report: We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Alger, Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Global Environmental Politics, The University of Melbourne Potato-sized polymetallic nodules from the deep sea could be mined for valuable metals and minerals. Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘The customer is always right’: why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ciprian N. Radavoi, Associate Professor in Law, University of Southern Queensland Pixels Effect/ Getty Images Grade inflation happens when teachers knowingly give a student a mark higher than deserved. It can also happen indirectly, when the level of difficulty of a course is deliberately lowered so students […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package
    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Lauren S. Hughes, State Policy Director, Farley Health Policy Center; Associate Professor of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Health policy experts predict that cuts to Medicaid will push more rural hospitals to close. sneakpeekpic via iStock / Getty Images Plus The public health provisions […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: The oldest rocks on Earth are more than four billion years old
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Hanika Rizo, Associate Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Carleton University Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name “Hadean” comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time. […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: University leaders have to make sense of massive disruption — 4 ways they do it
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Daniel Atlin, Adjunct Professor, Gordon S. Lang School of Business, University of Guelph Trying to navigate an environment where massive disruption and unprecedented change is the norm presents a challenge for business leaders everywhere. Social-purpose, multi-stakeholder organizations like post-secondary institutions, hospitals, governments and NGOs are particularly affected. The […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Workplaces have embraced mindfulness and self-compassion — but did capitalism hijack their true purpose?
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Yasemin Pacaci, Postdoctoral Fellow, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Ontario When practiced with integrity, mindfulness and self-compassion can improve the collective well-being and personal agency of employees. (Shutterstock) Mindfulness and self-compassion have become popular tools for improving mental health and well-being in the workplace. Mindfulness involves paying […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: The oldest rocks on Earth are 4.3 billion years old
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Hanika Rizo, Associate Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Carleton University Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name “Hadean” comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time. […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Parental controls on children’s tech devices are out of touch with child’s play
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Sara M. Grimes, Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy and Professor, McGill University Parenting in the digital age can be stressful and demands a lot from parents. The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) recently released its annual Online Safety Survey that discovered almost 50 per cent of […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: ‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Tracy Roof, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Richmond People shop for food in Brooklyn in 2023 at a store that makes sure that its customers know it accepts SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps and EBT. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The legislative package that President […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Child labour numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless – South African study
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Derek Yu, Professor, Economics, University of the Western Cape Child labour is a big concern across the world. It is particularly acute in countries in the global south, where it is estimated that about 160 million children are engaged in child labour, about 87 million of them in […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Coups in west Africa have five things in common: knowing what they are is key to defending democracy
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Salah Ben Hammou, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rice University August 2025 makes it five years since Malian soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta in a coup d’état. While the event reshaped Mali’s domestic politics, it also marked the beginning of a broader wave of military takeovers that swept parts […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Child labour numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless – South African study
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Derek Yu, Professor, Economics, University of the Western Cape Child labour is a big concern across the world. It is particularly acute in countries in the global south, where it is estimated that about 160 million children are engaged in child labour, about 87 million of them in […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Coups in west Africa have five things in common: knowing what they are is key to defending democracy
    Source: The Conversation – Africa (2) – By Salah Ben Hammou, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rice University August 2025 makes it five years since Malian soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta in a coup d’état. While the event reshaped Mali’s domestic politics, it also marked the beginning of a broader wave of military takeovers that swept […]

    MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by DSJ at International Symposium on Global Corporate Restructuring Center (English only) (with photo)
    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Following are the opening remarks by the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung kwok-kwan, at the International Symposium on Global Corporate Restructuring Center today (July 6): The Honourable Professor Leung (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Deputy to the National People’s Congress, Member of the HKSAR Basic Law […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Brain-Computer Interface Reveals How the Human Brain Reacts to Live Art
    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 6 (Xinhua) — Recent photos of Tsinghua University students wearing mysterious headdresses studded with silver […]

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    Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: Ageing bridges around the world are at risk of collapse. But there’s a simple way to safeguard them
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andy Nguyen, Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, University of Southern Queensland The Story Bridge, with its sweeping steel trusses and art deco towers, is a striking sight above the Brisbane River in Queensland. In 2025, it was named the state’s best landmark. But more than an icon, […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Much to celebrate as NAIDOC Week turns 50, but also much to learn
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lynette Riley, Co-chair of the National NAIDOC Committee and Professor in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work; and Chair, Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Studies.original Education & Indigenous Studies., University of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and/or images […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Just $7 extra per person could prevent 300 suicides a year. Here’s exactly where to spend it
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karinna Saxby, Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne xinlan/Shutterstock Medicare spending on mental health services varies considerably depending on where in Australia you live, our new study shows. We found areas with lower Medicare spending on out-of-hospital mental health […]

    MIL-Evening Report: A Māori worldview describes the immune system as a guardian – this could improve public health in Aotearoa NZ
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tama Te Puea Braithwaite-Westoby, Tautoro Māori Engagement Advisor, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research Getty Images In biomedical science, the immune system is described as a cellular defence network that identifies and neutralises threats. In te ao Māori (the Māori worldview), it can be seen as a dynamic […]

    MIL-Evening Report: We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Alger, Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Global Environmental Politics, The University of Melbourne Potato-sized polymetallic nodules from the deep sea could be mined for valuable metals and minerals. Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ‘The customer is always right’: why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ciprian N. Radavoi, Associate Professor in Law, University of Southern Queensland Pixels Effect/ Getty Images Grade inflation happens when teachers knowingly give a student a mark higher than deserved. It can also happen indirectly, when the level of difficulty of a course is deliberately lowered so students […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package
    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Lauren S. Hughes, State Policy Director, Farley Health Policy Center; Associate Professor of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Health policy experts predict that cuts to Medicaid will push more rural hospitals to close. sneakpeekpic via iStock / Getty Images Plus The public health provisions […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: The oldest rocks on Earth are more than four billion years old
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Hanika Rizo, Associate Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Carleton University Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name “Hadean” comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time. […]

    MIL-Evening Report: The Rainbow Warrior saga. Part 2: Nuclear refugees in the Pacific – the evacuation of Rongelap
    COMMENTARY:  By Eugene Doyle On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French secret agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population of 320 from Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After conducting dozens of above-ground nuclear explosions, the US government had left the […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: University leaders have to make sense of massive disruption — 4 ways they do it
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Daniel Atlin, Adjunct Professor, Gordon S. Lang School of Business, University of Guelph Trying to navigate an environment where massive disruption and unprecedented change is the norm presents a challenge for business leaders everywhere. Social-purpose, multi-stakeholder organizations like post-secondary institutions, hospitals, governments and NGOs are particularly affected. The […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Workplaces have embraced mindfulness and self-compassion — but did capitalism hijack their true purpose?
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Yasemin Pacaci, Postdoctoral Fellow, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Ontario When practiced with integrity, mindfulness and self-compassion can improve the collective well-being and personal agency of employees. (Shutterstock) Mindfulness and self-compassion have become popular tools for improving mental health and well-being in the workplace. Mindfulness involves paying […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Parental controls on children’s tech devices are out of touch with child’s play
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Sara M. Grimes, Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy and Professor, McGill University Parenting in the digital age can be stressful and demands a lot from parents. The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) recently released its annual Online Safety Survey that discovered almost 50 per cent of […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: The oldest rocks on Earth are 4.3 billion years old
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Hanika Rizo, Associate Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Carleton University Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name “Hadean” comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time. […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: ‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Tracy Roof, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Richmond People shop for food in Brooklyn in 2023 at a store that makes sure that its customers know it accepts SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps and EBT. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The legislative package that President […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Legends of a Nuclear-Free and Independent Pacific – Octo Mote
    Pacific Media Watch West Papuan independence advocate Octovianus Mote was in Aotearoa New Zealand late last year seeking support for independence for West Papua, which has been ruled by Indonesia for more than six decades. Mote is vice-president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) and was hosted in New Zealand by the […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Child labour numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless – South African study
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Derek Yu, Professor, Economics, University of the Western Cape Child labour is a big concern across the world. It is particularly acute in countries in the global south, where it is estimated that about 160 million children are engaged in child labour, about 87 million of them in […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Coups in west Africa have five things in common: knowing what they are is key to defending democracy
    Source: The Conversation – Africa (2) – By Salah Ben Hammou, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rice University August 2025 makes it five years since Malian soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta in a coup d’état. While the event reshaped Mali’s domestic politics, it also marked the beginning of a broader wave of military takeovers that swept […]

    MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 6, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 6, 2025. Greenpeace chief recalls New Zealand’s nuclear free exploits, seeks ‘peace’ voice for GazaAsia Pacific Report Greenpeace Aotearoa executive director Russel Norman today recalled New Zealand’s heyday as a Pacific nuclear free champion in the 1980s, and challenged the country […]

  • Technology – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 7, 2025

    MIL-Evening Report: We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Alger, Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Global Environmental Politics, The University of Melbourne Potato-sized polymetallic nodules from the deep sea could be mined for valuable metals and minerals. Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy […]

    MIL-OSI: Lightchain AI Announces Final Presale Round After Securing $21 Million in Early Support
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightchain AI, a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain platform purpose-built for decentralized artificial intelligence, has officially launched its Bonus Round after completing all 15 presale stages and raising more than $21 million in early contributions. This new phase offers fixed pricing at $0.007125 and […]

    MIL-OSI: PBK Miner Launches New Short-Term Crypto Mining Contracts for Passive Income Seekers
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PBK Miner, a trusted name in cloud-based cryptocurrency mining, has officially launched a suite of short-term mining contracts designed to help everyday users earn passive income without upfront technical complexity or hardware investment. With a global user base of over 8.5 million and […]

    MIL-OSI: BJMINING Unleashes AI-Powered Energy Arbitrage to Revolutionize Bitcoin Mining Profitability
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Bitcoin currently trading at $107,000 — up 60% year-to-date—many U.S.-based mining operations are facing existential threats as single-coin production costs soar to $137,000. In stark contrast, BJMINING, the UK-based cloud mining giant founded in 2015, has reduced its breakeven threshold to $68,000 by leveraging […]

    MIL-OSI: Green Crypto Revolution: Ripplecoin Mining Unveils Global AI-Powered Sustainable Cloud Mining with Free Trial
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Los Angeles, California, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ripplecoin Mining today announced the global launch of its innovative free cloud mining mechanism, offering a zero-threshold trial designed to empower users with remote cryptocurrency mining and passive income opportunities. This groundbreaking solution is set to transform industry growth, making cryptocurrency earnings more […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tech founders get keys to home ownership with BNZ’s new home loan solution
    Source: BNZ Statements Tech founders creating innovative, high growth companies can face a surprising obstacle outside the startup ecosystem – they frequently struggle to secure home loans. Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has addressed this challenge with the launch of Founder Housing: a new home loan solution designed specifically for tech entrepreneurs. The new proposition […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Asmara Technical School Graduates 143 Students
    Source: APO . Asmara Technical School yesterday graduated 143 students, including 61 female students, who completed two years of theoretical and practical training in auto mechanics, construction, woodwork, electronics, and electricity. Mr. Semere Worede, Director of the school, stated that Asmara Technical School is graduating students for the 64th time and that, in the 70 […]

    MIL-OSI: XRP’s 6-year outlook meets today’s opportunity — PBK Miner launches 10-day XRP mining solution
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Los Angeles, California , July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Turning long-term speculation into short-term gains — PBK Miner has launched a new 10-day cloud mining contract that allows users to mine XRP with zero upfront cost and earn daily returns as the market continues to develop. Ripple (XRP) Road to Trillionaires: […]

    MIL-OSI: Presale Completion Sparks Bonus Round Launch for Lightchain AI Community
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightchain AI a decentralized platform at the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence, today announced the launch of its Bonus Round following the successful completion of all 15 presale stages. The project has now raised $21 million, securing strong early participation ahead of its mainnet launch scheduled […]

    MIL-OSI: USDC and PFMCrypto Redefine Crypto Mining with Stablecoin-Powered Cloud Contracts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Farington, England, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a market where volatility can erase gains overnight, a new alliance is reshaping the future of crypto mining. USDC—the world’s leading dollar-backed stablecoin—has partnered with PFMCrypto, a trailblazer in AI-powered cloud mining, to launch a game-changing solution: The new cloud mining contract not […]

    MIL-OSI: A New Round of Wealth Storm Is Coming—BTC Miner Equips You to Seize the Next Crypto Boom
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Los Angeles, CA, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the price of Bitcoin (BTC) breaks through $110,000, mainstream digital currency markets such as Ripple (XRP) and Ethereum (ETH) continue to be active. As an important part of the crypto market, cloud mining has attracted much attention around the world in recent years. […]

    MIL-OSI: BTC Mine’s free cloud mining mobile app allows you to enjoy daily passive income at any time
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTC Miner is a free cloud mining platform based in London, UK, providing a secure cryptocurrency mining solution with no maintenance, no equipment, and no experience required. It provides mining services for multiple currencies such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Litecoin, etc. The company is pleased […]

    MIL-OSI: Certified FIND MINING Launches the Best Free AI Cloud Mining Service for BTC, DOGE, XRP and Other Popular Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Potomac, Maryland, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As global interest in crypto asset investment continues to heat up, more and more investors are beginning to pay attention to a core issue: How to make the digital currency in your hands not only “lying in your wallet” but also creating a stable […]

    MIL-OSI: Earn While You Sleep: SAVVY MINING Launches High-Trust Passive Income Event
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, United Kingdom, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid a crypto landscape often defined by stress, speculation, and sleepless nights, SAVVY MINING has emerged with a smarter alternative: a secure, effortless, and transparent way to earn passive income—even while you sleep. The UK-based cloud mining platform, already trusted by over 8 […]

    PM Modi arrives at Rio Museum to attend BRICS Summit
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday as he arrived to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit. The Prime Minister will join other BRICS leaders to deliberate […]

    MIL-OSI Analysis: Parental controls on children’s tech devices are out of touch with child’s play
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Sara M. Grimes, Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy and Professor, McGill University Parenting in the digital age can be stressful and demands a lot from parents. The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) recently released its annual Online Safety Survey that discovered almost 50 per cent of […]

    MIL-OSI: Personal Loans for Fair Credit Upto $5,000 Direct Lenders Guaranteed Approval By Loans At Last
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As economic pressures continue to challenge U.S. households, many consumers with mid-tier credit scores are turning to personal loans for fair credit to manage unexpected expenses, consolidate debt, or fund necessary purchases. These loans provide structured repayment terms that may be more […]

    MIL-OSI: Lightchain AI Launches Final Bonus Round After Completing 15 Presale Stages and Raising $20.9M
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightchain AI, a next-generation decentralized AI infrastructure project, has officially entered its Final Bonus Round, following the successful completion of all 15 presale stages and raising $20.9 million in token sales. This milestone reflects strong market confidence and positions the project ahead of its anticipated mainnet launch […]

    MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Enters Final Phase of Presale Ahead of Mobile Mining App Launch
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When you hear “Bitcoin 2.0,” your first instinct might be to roll your eyes and think, “Here we go again.” But once you dig past the noise, Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) emerges with something most imitators lack: a powerful technical backbone, a wealth-building strategy for […]

    MIL-OSI China: Unicorns, gazelles, little giants: Tech startups thrive in ‘fund jungle’
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News In a high-stakes race to pursue next-generation technologies, Chinese startups specializing in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and advanced manufacturing are gaining momentum through a novel but supportive financing model called the “fund jungle.” This ecosystem — a dense network of government-led investment funds, venture capital and […]

  • MIL-OSI Banking: Global Topic: FC Barcelona and Panasonic agree contract for Espai Barça

    Source: Panasonic

    Headline: Global Topic: FC Barcelona and Panasonic agree contract for Espai Barça

    Wiesbaden, Germany – FC Barcelona and Panasonic have signed a sponsorship agreement whereby the Japanese multinational will become the new “Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Provider” for Espai Barça for four seasons up to 30 June 2028. This association adds another strategic partner for Espai Barça, ensuring the highest possible energy efficiency, with precision technology and a high level of interior air quality in the new installations, with a view to providing the highest possible comfort for every member and fan visiting the Spotify Camp Nou.

    Part of the sponsorship programme associated with the future Spotify Camp Nou, this agreement will see Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions provide more sustainable heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions, with air purification (using nanoeTM X technology), and latest generation of air-to-water heat pump systems for each space in the refurbished blaugrana home. Furthermore, high precision heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment will be used in the technical areas, such as rooms containing the servers and for broadcasting games, where device reliability and quality is essential.
    This is also an opportunity for the sponsorship programme developed specifically for Espai Barça, one of the most important projects in the Club’s history, and which has provided a platform full of new opportunities for both companies that directly target consumers (B2C) and those focused on the business sector (B2B), making the most of FC Barcelona’s global prestige and outreach.

    Espai Barça is a ground-breaking project in the world of sport and entertainment, which includes the refurbishment of the iconic Spotify Camp Nou, which is set to become the best sports complex located in the centre of a major city, providing comfort for every one of its almost 105,000 spectators. Every space in the new stadium will be fitted out with Panasonic solutions, providing the highest possible comfort, energy efficiency and highest quality interior air, offering innovative and high quality solutions for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and air purification, among others.

    “The alliance with Panasonic demonstrates the Club’s willingness to equip the Spotify Camp Nou with the highest quality technology in the market, with the comfort of every member and fan visiting the stadium in mind so they can enjoy a match day in the refurbished installation. This agreement with Panasonic will mean every space is as comfortable as possible for the best possible enjoyment of the matchday experience.”

    Statement by Panasonic Heating & Cooling Europe CEO Hiroshi Komatsubara

    “Panasonic is proud to be involved in this new FC Barcelona project, which will inevitably become a global benchmark in infrastructure. Moreover, in line with the Club’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, Panasonic contributes to the new stadium’s design with its most innovative heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. Using cutting-edge technology, these systems ensure comfort, high indoor air quality, and low CO2 emissions, marking a new era for major facilities in progressive cities worldwide.”

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  • BRICS leaders back India, Brazil for bigger UN Security Council role

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Leaders of BRICS nations have reiterated their support for “comprehensive” reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, to make it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient.

    In a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, China and Russia — as permanent members of the UN Security Council — reaffirmed their support for the aspirations of Brazil and India to play a greater role in the UN, including the Security Council.

    “We reiterate our support for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council’s membership so that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America, including BRICS countries, to play a greater role in international affairs, in particular in the United Nations, including its Security Council. We recognise the legitimate aspirations of African countries, as reflected in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration,” the declaration said.

    “We stress that United Nations Security Council reform must lead to an amplified voice for the Global South. China and Russia, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, reiterate their support for the aspirations of Brazil and India to play a greater role in the United Nations, including its Security Council,” it added.

    India has long sought a permanent seat in the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The UNSC comprises 15 member states, including five permanent members with veto power and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.

    BRICS leaders also expressed serious concerns over the rise of unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures that distort trade and violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. They reiterated their support for a rules-based, open, transparent, fair, inclusive, equitable, non-discriminatory, consensus-based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, with special and differential treatment (S&D T) for its developing members.

    The bloc recalled commitments made at the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference and reaffirmed at the 13th to work towards the necessary reform of the organisation to ensure its relevance and restore the credibility of the multilateral trading system.

    They expressed commitment to restoring an accessible, effective, fully functioning, two-tier binding WTO dispute settlement system and extended support for Ethiopia and Iran’s bids to join the WTO. The group also welcomed the BRICS Declaration on WTO Reform and Strengthening of the Multilateral Trading System, adopted by trade ministers.

    The leaders condemned the imposition of unilateral coercive measures that violate international law and reiterated that such measures — including unilateral economic sanctions and secondary sanctions — have far-reaching negative impacts on human rights, including the rights to development, health and food security.

    “We call for the elimination of such unlawful measures, which undermine international law and the principles and purposes of the UN Charter. We reaffirm that BRICS member states do not impose or support non-UN Security Council authorised sanctions that are contrary to international law,” the declaration said.

    BRICS leaders also voiced concern over ongoing conflicts in various regions and the current state of polarisation and fragmentation in the global order. They expressed alarm at the increasing global military spending, which they said comes at the cost of financing development in the Global South.

    The BRICS Summit, hosted by Brazil, has brought together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, along with new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE and Indonesia.

    ANI

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Corseford College future secured until 2027

    Source: Scottish Government

    Up to £1.4 million in funding for continued pilot.

    Scotland’s first dedicated complex needs college will receive up to £1.4 million to secure its future for the next two years.

    Since launching in 2022, the Corseford College pilot has received over £1 million from the Scottish Government, which has helped to provide 35 students with complex and additional needs an opportunity for further learning beyond school.

    An independent evaluation found the pilot provided valuable support to young people with complex needs. It also included key recommendations for the future model of provision in Scotland which the Government will be considering in the months ahead.

    The College has now received additional funding to continue the pilot for two more years. A total of 41 young people will benefit from specialist support in the 2025-26 academic year starting in August.

    Further Education Minister Graeme Dey said:

    “Corseford College has delivered vital support to many young people with complex additional needs since its launch three years ago. This has been recognised in an independent evaluation of the model, which is why we are securing the College’s future for another two years to ensure that its students can continue to be supported.

    “We are keen to explore a sustainable approach for specialist provision going forward, and the continued pilot at Corseford will help inform this. The evaluation provided a number of important insights and recommendations which we will be reflecting on and will allow us to evolve the best possible model for the future.

    “We are determined to support Scotland’s young people with complex additional needs and disabilities. Last month, we published our first national strategy that ensures young disabled people can access the help they need as they transition to adulthood. Our continued funding for Corseford will support this work.”

    Capability Scotland Chief Executive, Brian Logan, said: 

    “The Scottish Government’s funding decision following the independent evaluation is a vital endorsement of Corseford College’s pioneering approach to specialist post-school education.

    “We would like to thank Minister Graeme Dey and his team for their cooperation and unwavering commitment in making this possible.

    “This success reflects the dedication of the college’s staff, whose work is transforming the lives of young people with complex needs. The funding secures Corseford College’s future, but also marks a key step towards a national solution for those young people living with complex needs across the country.”

    Background

    The Scottish Government published its National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young People in June 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Brian Cox CBE and Radek Rudnicki to receive honorary degrees Abertay graduation

    Source: University of Abertay

    A world-renowned Scottish actor and a pioneering sound artist will be awarded Honorary Degrees at Abertay University’s summer graduation ceremony later this month.  

    Dundee-born Hollywood star Brian Cox CBE will be recognised for his contribution to the performing arts over the last 50 years, while Radek Rudnicki will be honoured for his innovative work in new media and spatial sound.  

    The ceremony will take place on Friday 11 July at Caird Hall in Dundee, where over 400 graduates from Abertay’s academic schools will gather to celebrate the culmination of their studies.

    Photo credit: Jakub Hader

    Graduates from Abertay’s academic faculties – the Faculty of Design and Informatics and Business, the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences, and the Graduate School – will be joined by friends, family, and members of the University leadership team, including Chancellor Professor Alice Brown and Vice-Chancellor Professor Liz Bacon, for a memorable day of celebration. 

    Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said:

    Graduation is one of the most memorable days in the university calendar, and this summer we’re thrilled to celebrate not only our talented students but also two outstanding individuals whose careers represent the very best of creativity, innovation and dedication. We’re delighted to welcome Brian Cox and Radek Rudnicki to the Abertay community and to honour their extraordinary achievements.

    Brian Cox began his acting career in 1961 at Dundee Repertory Theatre, going on to become a founding member of the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. With a stage and screen career spanning more than six decades, his breakthrough Hollywood role came in 1986’s Manhunter and has since appeared in films such as Braveheart, Adaptation, The Bourne Identity, Troy, 25th Hour and X2: X-Men United, an iconic portrayal of the much-loved Dundee comedy character Bob Servant, and most recently in the award-winning HBO drama Succession. He has received two BAFTAs, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe, and remains deeply connected to his theatrical roots, including a forthcoming return to the Dundee Rep stage in Make It Happen.

    Radek Rudnicki is a new media artist, composer, and sound designer whose work blends spatial audio and immersive storytelling. Currently the lead sound designer for the Precyzja Foundation and director of Wave Folder Records, Radek’s digital studio develops cutting-edge experiences showcased around the world. His career includes collaborations with NASA’s Goddard Institute and the Stockholm Environment Institute, and partnerships with hardware synthesizer manufacturers like Waldorf, Elektron and Cwejman. His accolades include the Emerging Excellence Award, the Provost Award for World-Class Excellence in Research. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Six teams announced as finalists for Abertay’s annual video games design competition

    Source: University of Abertay

    Abertay University has announced the finalists for its flagship video game design competition, DARE Academy. 

    Six talented undergraduate teams will spend the summer developing and refining game prototypes, competing for the prestigious DARE trophy and a grand prize of £5,000. 

    A highlight of the university’s calendar, the competition offers students intensive support from academic staff and industry experts. Over the coming months, the teams will work in the university’s state-of-the-art Centre for Excellence in Computer Games, honing their concepts and creating playable prototypes in a professional studio environment. 

    This year’s finalists were selected by a panel of expert judges, who were impressed by the originality, polish and potential of the teams’ pitches. 

    The Dare Academy 2025 finalist teams are: 

    • Fishbowl Studio
    • Bonny Bandits
    • Final Prism Interactive
    • Cosmic Coda
    • Hyperfix
    • Riverboat Games 

    The teams will have the opportunity to showcase their games at two events in Dundee: “Drop in and Play” at DCA on Saturday 30 August, and the awards ceremony at the CoSTAR Realtime Lab at Water’s Edge on Thursday 11 September. 

    DARE has a strong track record of launching careers and start-ups, with former teams going on to form successful indie studios including Pocket Sized Hands and Bit Loom. 

    Dr Dayna Galloway, Head of the Department of Games and Arts, said: 

    We’ve been absolutely blown away by the standard of submissions for this year’s DARE Academy. The creativity, ambition and quality on display have been incredibly exciting to see. A huge thank you goes to our judging panel for their time and input, and we’re thrilled to be working with such brilliant industry mentors and sponsors again this year. Their support will be vital in helping our students grow – not just during DARE, but as they move forward into careers in the games industry.

    Torin Pellegrini, team leader of Fishbowl Studio, said: 

    We’re absolutely thrilled to have made it to the DARE Academy finals – it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. As Abertay students, we know how much this competition can open doors in the industry, and we’re ready to make the most of it. This year’s line-up is packed with originality and fun, and we can’t wait to work with mentors to develop the best version of our game and contribute to DARE’S amazing legacy. Go Fishbowl!

    Last year’s DARE Academy winners were Triple 7 Studios with their game “Left Upon Read”. They were crowned winners by a panel of top industry judges at the UK’s biggest video games expo, EGX in London.  

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  • MIL-OSI China: S. Korea’s special counsel seeks warrant to detain ex-President Yoon

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

    South Korea’s special counsel investigating former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived martial law imposition sought a warrant to detain the ousted president, the special counsel team’s spokesperson said Sunday.

    Cho Eun-suk, independent counsel leading the investigation into Yoon’s insurrection and other charges, requested the warrant issuance from the Seoul Central District Court.

    The charges specified in the warrant included the obstruction of justice, abuse of power and writing a bogus official document, the spokesperson noted.

    The detention warrant was sought to keep Yoon in custody for an extended period of time, or at least 20 days.

    The independent counsel team, which launched its investigation on June 18, sought a separate warrant to arrest Yoon for up to 48 hours last month, but it was dismissed by the Seoul court as Yoon showed his willingness to be questioned by the special counsel.

    Yoon rejected the third police call on June 19 to appear for questioning over his charges of ordering the presidential security service to block the attempt in January to arrest him and to delete information on security phones offered to three military commanders.

    Yoon was apprehended in the presidential office on Jan. 15 and was indicted under detention on Jan. 26 as a suspected ringleader of insurrection, but he was released on March 8 as prosecutors decided not to appeal against the court’s release approval.

    The constitutional court upheld a motion to impeach Yoon on April 4 over his botched martial law bid last December, officially removing him from office. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar as Netanyahu heads to Washington

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

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for an official visit to Washington on Sunday, calling the trip a “great opportunity” to expand the circle of peace in the Middle East.

    Speaking before boarding his flight, Netanyahu said there were new prospects for Israel to reach normalization agreements with Arab countries “far beyond what we could previously imagine.”

    Netanyahu has made expanding normalization efforts a central goal of his foreign policy. Under the 2020 Abraham Accords, Israel signed normalization agreements with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco. The country has peace agreements also with Egypt and Jordan.

    “We have already transformed the face of the Middle East beyond recognition,” he said, referring to Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip and the cross-border fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as conflicts with Iran, Yemen and Syria.

    Earlier on Sunday, an Israeli delegation was sent to Qatar to resume indirect negotiations with Hamas over a ceasefire-for-hostages deal, according to an Israeli official.

    Netanyahu said the delegation had received “clear instructions” to work toward a ceasefire under terms already accepted by Israel. He added that his upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump “can certainly help promote the outcome we all hope for.”

    Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, which begins Monday, is his third since Trump returned to office in January.

    The trip comes amid growing public pressure in Israel for a long-term ceasefire that would end the war in Gaza and secure the return of around 50 hostages, at least 20 of whom are believed to be alive. Meanwhile, Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners have pushed him to continue the military campaign and establish a permanent Israeli control over parts of the Palestinian enclave.

    Hamas announced on Friday it had responded “in a positive spirit” to a U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day truce. Trump said Israel had agreed “to the necessary conditions to finalize” the deal.

    Since Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza on March 18, at least 6,860 Palestinians have been killed and 24,220 others wounded, according to figures released Sunday by Gaza health authorities. That brings the total death toll in Gaza since the war began in October 2023 to 57,418, with 136,261 injured.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Arsenal sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad

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

    Arsenal has completed the signing of Spain international midfielder Martin Zubimendi on a “long-term” contract.

    The 26-year-old, who had spent all of his career with Real Sociedad, joined last season’s Premier League runner-up for 51 million pounds (70 million U.S. dollars) and becomes the second player from the San Sebastian outfit to join Arsenal, after the arrival of Mikel Merino last summer.

    Jude Bellingham (R) of Real Madrid vies with Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad during the Copa del Rey semifinal 2nd leg football match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid, Spain, on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

    “This is a huge moment in my career. It’s the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realize how big this club and this team are,” said Zubimendi, who had also attracted interest from Real Madrid and has 19 caps for Spain.

    “I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come,” he added in words published on the Arsenal website.

    Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta welcomed the signing of one of his club’s key summer targets.

    “We welcome Martin and his family to the club. We look forward to him settling in with his teammates and are very excited to see him playing in an Arsenal shirt.”

    “Martin is a player who will bring a huge amount of quality and football intelligence to our team. He will fit in really well, and he has all the attributes to be a key player for us.”

    “The standard he has consistently performed at over the last few seasons for both club and country is exactly why we are so excited to have him with us,” added Arteta.

    Arsenal is also thought to be closing in on a deal to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea, with the England winger said to have agreed to a five-year contract at the Emirates. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Late drama as Real Madrid, PSG storm to Club World Cup semis

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

    Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals after both sides claimed quarterfinal victories on Saturday.

    In New Jersey, Real Madrid survived a late scare to secure a 3-2 win over a fast-finishing Borussia Dortmund while Paris Saint-Germain overcame Bayern Munich 2-0 in Atlanta.

    Kylian Mbappe (L) of Real Madrid scores with a volley during the quarterfinal match between Real Madrid (Spain) and Borussia Dortmund (Germany) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in New Jersey, the United States, July 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

    Fifteen-time UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid looked to be cruising as they entered second-half stoppage time with a 2-0 lead courtesy of first-half goals from Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia at MetLife Stadium.

    Maximilian Beier pulled one back in the 93rd minute before Kylian Mbappe appeared to settle Madrid’s nerves a minute later by volleying home his first goal of the tournament.

    But Serhou Guirassy reduced the deficit again by converting from the penalty spot after he was dragged down by Dean Huijsen, an offense that earned the Spain international defender a straight red card.

    The Spanish side held on to set up a duel with PSG at the same venue next Wednesday for a place in the final.

    “Everything was under control but the last 10 minutes were kind of crazy,” Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said after the match. “We lost a little bit of our shape, our intensity and luckily we managed to hold on. Overall, it was a good eighty minutes but the last 10 minutes showed we need to improve.”

    Alonso hailed the impact of Gonzalo Garcia, who has four goals in five games this tournament, as well as an assist.

    “He is doing great work for the team,” the former Spain midfielder said. “He is helping the team and he is running into the right positions in the box. He is a proper No. 9, and we are happy that he is doing that work.”

    Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac said his team paid the price for a poor start.

    “I don’t think we played well in the first half,” the former Croatia midfielder said. “We were too passive, just waiting and not aggressive enough. It was a bit better after the break.”

    He reserved special praise for Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who denied Marcel Sabitzer an equalizer in the final seconds.

    “That final save was unbelievable,” Kovac said. “I really thought that shot would go in but this is a world-class goalkeeper. We lost the game in the first half, not the second.”

    Earlier, late goals from Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele gave nine-man Paris Saint-Germain victory over Bayern Munich.

    The result was overshadowed by a serious ankle injury suffered by Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala in a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma just before halftime.

    Doue put the European champions ahead in the 78th minute with a long-range effort that beat goalkeeper Manuel Neuer at his near post.

    The Parisian side was then reduced to nine men after Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez were both shown straight red cards within 10 minutes.

    Despite the double setback, Dembele swept home PSG’s second goal in stoppage time following Achraf Hakimi’s cross.

    “It’s always difficult to play against a great team like Bayern Munich,” PSG manager Luis Enrique told a post-match news conference. “And thinking about the last part of the match where we played with one man less and then two, it was very difficult.

    “We have to recover and focus on the semifinal. In this very long season, to come here with that attitude that we see from the team in each training session and each game, I think we deserve to be here. I also think our fans deserve to see this. I hope we’ll keep improving and be able to play another final. That’s our goal.”

    Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said the final scoreline did not accurately reflect the match.

    “We weren’t rewarded for a performance that was exactly what was required against PSG,” he said. “That’s a shame. I knew it would be a close game. It could’ve finished 1-0 or 2-0 to us or them. That’s how it turned out. It was a game with high intensity and high quality.

    “Tomorrow we fly home and have three weeks off. It’s important that the boys can also mentally switch off a bit now. We need to regain our strength for next season.”

    Kompany said the club’s thoughts were with Musiala and wished the German international a prompt recovery.

    “I’ve rarely been so angry at halftime, not against my players – I know there are much more important things in life, but for these guys it’s their life,” the former Belgium international defender said.

    “Someone like Jamal lives for this. He just came back from a setback, and now this happens. You feel powerless. My blood is still boiling right now, not because of the result, that’s football. But because it happened to someone who enjoys the game so much.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Kyle Walker leaves Manchester City for Burnley

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

    Veteran England defender Kyle Walker has joined newly promoted Burnley from Manchester City for a fee of around five million pounds (6.8 million U.S. dollars).

    Manchester City’s Kyle Walker (L) is challenged by Manchester United’s Fred during the FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United in London, Britain, on June. 3, 2023. Man City won 2-1. (Xinhua)

    The 35-year-old has signed a two-year contract with Burnley to put a definitive end to eight seasons with Manchester City, who he joined from Tottenham in 2017, making 319 appearances and winning 17 trophies.

    The move sees Walker reunite with Burnley coach Scott Parker, who he played alongside at Tottenham.

    “I’m delighted to be here and I can’t wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks an exciting squad.”

    “When I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. He’s done an amazing job here, guiding the club back to the Premier League,” said Walker on the Burnley website.

    Walker spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan after making 15 appearances for Manchester City, when he seemed to have lost some of the pace that made him such a key defender for Pep Guardiola.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Bayern’s Musiala set for lengthy layoff after horror injury

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

    Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious ankle injury during his side’s 2-0 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

    Jamal Musiala (R) of FC Bayern Munich passes the ball during the quarterfinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) and FC Bayern Munich (GER) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, the United States, July 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

    The 22-year-old sustained a fibula fracture and multiple torn ligaments in his left ankle following a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in Atlanta. The scene left teammates and opponents visibly shaken, and after an agonizing 15-minute deliberation pitchside, Bayern team doctor Peter Hahne and sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed that Musiala would return to Germany for treatment.

    Images of the incident showed Musiala’s ankle bending unnaturally, prompting an emotional reaction from Donnarumma, who broke into tears and knelt on the pitch, covering his face with his gloves. Players from both teams, including Harry Kane, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise, Kingsley Coman and PSG defender Willian Pacho, reacted in visible distress as Musiala screamed in pain.

    Musiala’s injury is a significant blow for both Bayern and the Germany national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The midfielder had only recently returned from a muscle injury in April and was making his first start back in the lineup for the tournament in the United States.

    The incident overshadowed Bayern’s defeat and the final appearance of 35-year-old club legend Thomas Muller, who is departing after 25 years with the club.

    Tributes and messages of support flooded social media. Brazilian star Neymar wrote, “Football needs your unique talent; I hope you are back soon,” while new Liverpool signing Florian Wirtz added: “All prayers are with you. Stay strong, buddy.” PSG teammates Achraf Hakimi and Donnarumma also offered public messages of support.

    “It was a highly emotional moment,” Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany said. “At halftime, my blood was boiling.”

    Muller echoed the sentiment. “We’re not robots. You try to stay focused, but we have deep personal connections. He’s been through a lot in recent months.”

    Initial medical assessments suggest Musiala will be out for at least six months. He rejoined his teammates in Orlando after the match and is expected to return to Germany late Sunday local time.

    “He is extremely frustrated,” said Bayern board member Max Eberl. “The Bayern family will be there for him every step of the way on his long road to recovery.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chelsea confirm Jamie Gittens transfer from Dortmund

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

    Chelsea continued with its movement in the summer transfer market with the club on Saturday announcing the signing of England winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund.

    Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (L) of Dortmund vies with Phillipp Steinhart of 1860 Munich during a German Cup first round football match between TSV 1860 Munich and Borussia Dortmund in Munich, Germany, July 29, 2022. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

    The 20-year-old Gittens has agreed a contract until the end of June 2032 and has cost an initial 48.5 million pounds (66.25 million U.S. dollars).

    He is the third attacking player to join Chelsea this summer, following Liam Delap from Ipswich and Joao Pedro from Brighton.

    Pedro joined up with Chelsea in the USA earlier this week and will be able to play for the club in the remaining rounds of the FIFA Club World Cup, but Gittens won’t be able to do that as he has already appeared for Dortmund, who plays Real Madrid in the quarter-finals later on Saturday.

    Gittens can play on either wing and he made 107 appearances for Dortmund after joining from Manchester City in 2021.

    “It feels great… It’s a great feeling to join such a big club as Chelsea.”

    “I can’t wait to learn from everyone in the team and to push myself to the max here. It’s an amazing feeling,” Gittens said on the Chelsea website. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: To employees and veterans of JSC “Kurgan Machine-Building Plant”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    July 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the foundation of Kurganmashzavod.

    Dear friends!

    I congratulate you on this significant date – the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Kurgan Machine-Building Plant.

    Your enterprise has made a great contribution to the development of domestic mechanical engineering and strengthening the country’s defense capability. Over the years, the labor of many generations of engineers, designers, and skilled workers has created the only enterprise in the country for the production of infantry and airborne combat vehicles.

    Today, the unique technical potential of the plant allows it to fulfill state defense orders in a high-quality and timely manner, and to produce the latest models of military equipment that confirm their reliability and combat characteristics during a special military operation.

    It is important that you use progressive design solutions and modern materials. You pay special attention to the implementation of innovations, increasing labor productivity. This allows you to increase the volume of high-tech products for civilian and dual purposes.

    I am confident that love for their profession and a responsible attitude to work will allow the team of the Kurgan Machine-Building Plant to continue to ensure the protection of national interests and the defense capability of our state.

    I wish you and your families success in your work, health, happiness and prosperity.

    M. Mishustin

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government approved a resolution on the establishment of the Donetsk Steppe Nature Reserve

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    Resolution of July 1, 2025 No. 992

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    Resolution of July 1, 2025 No. 992

    The state nature reserve “Donetsk Steppe” has been created in a number of territories of the Donetsk People’s Republic and Zaporizhia Oblast. The decree on this was signed by the Chairman of the Government Mikhail Mishustin.

    The new specially protected natural area includes 4 clusters – “Kalmiussky”, “Stone Graves”, “Chalk Flora” and “Khomutovskaya Steppe”, which were previously parts of the steppe reserve created in 1961. Their total area is more than 3 thousand hectares.

    The clusters represent different types of steppe landscapes, each with its own species of flora and fauna. Many of them are listed in the Red Book of Russia, including the Schrenk tulip, golden eagle, osprey, white-tailed eagle, demoiselle crane and others.

    The creation of the reserve will ensure a special protection regime for a significant number of rare and endangered species of plants, birds and animals, and will contribute to an increase in their numbers and natural migration.

    The work is being carried out within the framework of the implementation of the state program “Environmental Protection” and the program of socio-economic development of the Donetsk People’s Republic, Lugansk People’s Republic, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mikhail Mishustin congratulated workers and veterans of the sea and river fleet on their professional holiday

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    July 6, 2025 marks the professional holiday – Day of Workers of the Sea and River Fleet.

    Dear friends!

    I congratulate you on the Day of the Sea and River Fleet.

    The professions of a sailor and a riverman are respected in society. They require high professionalism, responsibility and discipline. It is largely due to your work that the Northern Sea Route, the capacity of sea ports, the system of inland waterways are developing, and both foreign trade and transportation within the country are carried out.

    Today, the industry is successfully solving new problems. Active work is underway to develop the Arctic and Far Eastern seas, and to develop waterways within international transport corridors. Much is being done to digitalize shipping, which allows for increasing export and transit opportunities, improving the quality and safety of passenger and freight transportation.

    I would like to express special gratitude to all fleet veterans. In the year of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, we remember with deep respect those who participated in the defense of Leningrad and Moscow, Sevastopol and Stalingrad, fought at the walls of Novorossiysk and in Kerch. Their fortitude and courage are an example for the new generation of specialists.

    On this festive day, I wish you all success, health, and prosperity.

    M. Mishustin

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release of rapid review into Police information security controls

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers:

    A rapid review of Police IT systems and devices has found while Police have a wide range of security measures in place, there are opportunities to strengthen and tighten controls on their use.

    The review found Police has a range of modern security controls which protect Police information and systems from malicious activity. Most user activity is logged in line with good industry practice and there is clear guidance and expectations for staff around acceptable use. 

    However, the review also identified several areas where improvement was needed. These include more monitoring of staff internet use and stronger filtering mechanisms to guard against inappropriate or harmful content being accessed or downloaded.

    It also recommended better oversight of all Police-owned devices, including those that sit outside the Police network for legitimate work purposes.

    Police is an extremely complex workplace and different levels of security settings will always be required by some staff for lawful policing purposes. Some staff also require devices that operate outside the central Police system.

    However, the review has made it very clear the current settings are not robust enough and urgent attention is required.  The report includes recommendations to strengthen the settings.

    I have made two decisions immediately:

    – Re-introducing audits of data and internet usage on police devices, a process that was halted 4-5 years ago. These will recommence as soon as possible.

    – Initiating an assessment of Police-owned standalone devices which operate outside the Police network. While there are legitimate work reasons for such devices, clarity is needed around the oversight of them.

    I have requested a remediation plan to consider the review’s recommendations and address key issues. I have asked this be done quickly and expect to make further decisions within the month.

    We have shared the review with other relevant agencies.

    The NZ Police Rapid Review Summary Report is attached.

    The Commissioner’s statement announcing the review on May 16 can be found here.

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  • PM Modi meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, Cuba’s President Diaz-Canel on sidelines of BRICS

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    PM Modi also met Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel on the sidelines of the summit. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials were present at the meeting.

    The BRICS Summit, hosted by Brazil, has brought together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, along with new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE and Indonesia.

    Brazil assumed the BRICS Chairship on January 1, 2025, with the theme ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance’.

    India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.

    -ANI