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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Further arrests after Operation Purple anti-social road user event

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Twelve people have been arrested and charged in the wake of the King’s Birthday weekend anti-social road user gathering in Levin that saw police officers and members of the public injured, fireworks lit, and police vehicles damaged.

    Since the 30 May event where a crowd of 1000 people gathered and participated in skids, burnouts, and other driving offences, Police have worked tirelessly to gather evidence from the night.

    This includes reviewing the footage filmed by officers on the ground and the Police Eagle helicopter at the time, taking witness statements, and going over information provided by the public, alongside sourcing and reviewing relevant CCTV and any footage posted online on social media.

    Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander, says the level of violence and reckless behaviour shown at the gathering was dangerous and stupid.

    “While Police were in attendance, the crowd became aggressive and riotous, with fireworks, physical aggression, and a vehicle all being used against officers. Multiple police vehicles were damaged, and two police officers received minor injuries from the fireworks.”

    Five members of the public were also injured, including a woman who was knocked unconscious and left on the ground while people filmed her. The crowd refused to move for an ambulance, with Police having to deploy tactical options in order for emergency services to reach her.

    As the event unfolded, 10 people were arrested for disorderly behaviour and driving-related charges. They are before the courts.

    “It is sheer luck that there were not more serious injuries, or even death, that night,” Inspector Grantham says.

    As a result of the last month’s work, Police have arrested and charged 12 people, in addition to the 10 people arrested on the night.

    “These 22 total arrests are an amazing result for our community and we expect there will be further arrests and charges in the future,” Inspector Grantham says.

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says those participating in this type of despicable behaviour should expect to hear Police knocking on their front door.

    “The kind of behaviour we saw that night is completely unacceptable, and it puts participants, bystanders, and my colleagues in danger.

    “Thankfully two officers only received minor injuries, however the situation could have been a lot worse.”

    The range of charges include possession of offensive weapon, arson, failing to stop to ascertain injury, failing to stop for Police, sustained loss of traction, driving in a dangerous manner, driving while disqualified, unlawful assembly, unlawfully in an enclosed yard, and excess breath alcohol level.

    Seven men aged 18–29, and two women aged 18 and 51 are due to appear in Levin District Court on Wednesday 2, Wednesday 9, and Wednesday 16 July.

    Three youth are due to appear in Levin Youth Court at a later date.

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    Issued by the Police Media Centre.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal to public after copper stolen from Hawke’s Bay rail crossings

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Attribute to Senior Constable Pehi Potaka of Hawke’s Bay Volume Crime Team:

    Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing to the public to report any suspicious activity around railway crossings and bridges in their community, after hundreds of metres of copper was stolen in just a week.

    Senior Constable Pehi Potaka says in the week beginning 23 June, more than 750 metres of copper cable was stolen from the railway bridge north of Clive, along with four level crossing bells being stolen from railway crossings between 12 April and 12 May.

    “It is extremely concerning and a huge public safety risk,” he says.

    “Railway core cables are responsible for transmitting power and signals to trains, which is crucial to keeping the rail systems operating safely and efficiently.

    “Crossing bells are an essential part of public safety and play a huge role in warning people that a train is approaching. The removal of these bells has the potential to cause fatal accidents,” says Senior Constable Potaka.

    Police take public safety very seriously and would like to remind offenders that not only are you putting your community at risk when stealing these essential railway safety tools, but cutting any electrical wires comes with risk – including to yourself.

    Police are also reminding scrap metal yards that we will be taking a hard line with anyone found to be receiving the bells or other stolen copper or metal.

    If anyone sees someone acting suspiciously around railways, they are asked to ring 111 immediately if it is happening now, or 105 if it is after the fact.

    We also encourage anyone who sees anything at railway crossings and bridges that they are concerned about, such as wires that have been noticeably cut or bells missing, to contact Police immediately.

    Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI USA: GE Aerospace Union Workers from IUE-CWA Ratify National Contract

    Source: Communications Workers of America

    GE Aerospace workers from Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts and New York voted today to approve a historic contract

    Statement from Jerry Carney, IUE-CWA Chief Negotiator and General Electric Coordinated Bargaining Committee Chair

    “After GE’s break up into three separate companies, this 4 year labor contract with GE Aerospace brings back stability to IUE-CWA families, with cost of living (COLA) language which will protect our members from a repeat of runaway inflation like we saw during the pandemic. Wage rates will increase a compounded 16.9% over the life of the contract and are now protected with added Cost of Living Adjustment language on top of that. We made sure our earnings outpace increased healthcare costs.

    Our pension is staying intact, protecting our members close to retirement, and our newer members will get more cash added to their 401ks from GE on a yearly basis, without having to contribute themselves.

    We’ve improved paid time off, with new hires being able to access personal time immediately and our members earning more vacation days at a faster rate. Juneteenth was added as a holiday. We have also improved bereavement time for our members and we have improved parental bonding time, where the Company will now pay full rate for 6 weeks of leave within 12 months following birth or adoption, up from 3 weeks currently.

    Finally we have safeguarded our collectively bargained rights with a Successorship Clause, should GE Aerospace proceed with any further restructuring.”

    Statement from Carl Kennebrew, President, IUE-CWA

    “IUE-CWA has been part of GE’s history for nearly a century, and we will be part of its future. With the ratification of its first labor contract with GE Aerospace as a standalone entity, our membership takes a strong, confident, step forward. GE Aerospace has made commitments to invest in our union plants, and we will work with them, and hold them accountable to turn their commitments into reality. For too long we have suffered a race to the bottom which has destroyed worker prosperity. Because of that, we also have made a commitment to be in solidarity with other GE Aerospace manufacturing workers in the USA and across the world, and we will provide all our union allies an update as to our bargaining results, so we can raise standards together.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Myrtle Point Center in Roseburg Relocating

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Coos County to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides occurring March 13-20.

    Beginning Thursday, July 10, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Myrtle Point to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so at appointment.sba.gov.

    The center’s hours of operation are as follows:

    COOS COUNTY
    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Myrtle Point City Hall
    Conference Room
    424 Fifth St.
    Myrtle Point, OR  97458

    Opens at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10

    Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Permanently closes at 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 11

    Additionally, the SBA also announced today the relocation of its Roseburg Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to the Roseburg Public Safety Center beginning Wednesday, July 2 at 8 a.m.

    SBA opened the DLOC to provide personalized assistance to Roseburg residents, small businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by March Storms and flooding.

    The ODHS DLOC will permanently close Thursday, July 3 at close of business. The Roseburg Public Safety Center DLOC will open Wednesday, July 2 with the location and hours of operation as indicated below.

    DOUGLAS COUNTY
    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Roseburg Public Safety Center
    Third Floor – Salmon Conference Room 303
    700 SE Douglas Ave.
    Roseburg, OR  97470

    Opens at 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 2

    Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day

    DOUGLAS COUNTY
    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
    Third Floor Conference Room
    738 W Harvard Ave.
    Roseburg, OR  97471

    Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
    Fridays, 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

    Permanently closes at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 3

    “When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers perform an important role by assisting small businesses and their communities,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the U.S. Small Business Administration. “At these centers, our SBA specialists help business owners and residents apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of programs available to support their recovery.”

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

    The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to these disasters. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    Interest rates are as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits, and 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Aug. 25, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 24, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: US & Philippine Forces Partner for HIMARS Live-Fire Exercise

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Soldiers from the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF) conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire exercise on June 30, 2025, at Fort Magsaysay Military Reservation alongside soldiers from the Philippine Army’s Artillery Regiment.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: US & Philippine Forces Partner for HIMARS Live-Fire Exercise

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Soldiers from the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF) conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire exercise on June 30, 2025, at Fort Magsaysay Military Reservation alongside soldiers from the Philippine Army’s Artillery Regiment.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Parents of kids in daycare are terrified following Melbourne abuse allegations. What can they do?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danielle Arlanda Harris, Associate Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University

    Parents have been left reeling by news a male Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with 70 counts related to the alleged sexual abuse of young children in his care.

    The charges include sexual penetration and producing child abuse material for use through a carriage service. The man has tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease, with more than 1,200 children now needing to be tested.

    If you’ve got a child in daycare, or are planning to enrol them in one soon, you might be wondering: what can I do to reduce the risk of this happening to my child at care?

    I’ve researched prevention of child sexual abuse for decades. Here are my main recommendations for parents.

    Scrutinise the childcare centre

    You need to make sure you know who is looking after your kids. Ask yourself:

    • who is playing with them during the day?
    • who are their main carers?
    • who helps them with naptime and toileting or nappy change?

    High staff turnover at the centre should be a warning sign for employers and parents alike. You want to go to a place where the employees have been there for decades. Obviously, that is not always possible but it is something to look for.

    Don’t be distracted with shiny play equipment; look for places where the staff are actually interacting with the children.

    Ask the childcare centre the uncomfortable questions. Both the director and regular staff should be able to answer questions such as:

    • what is your recruitment policy and process?
    • what would you do if you saw a colleague kiss a child or touch a child inappropriately?
    • what is your child protection plan?
    • what do you do if a parent or child alleges there’s been an incident? What exact steps will you follow?
    • how do you ensure no worker is ever left alone with a child?

    Any resistance to answering questions about policies and protocol should be a red flag. Trust your gut.

    What to look for

    Go to the childcare centre for a spot visit at an unexpected time.

    That means going when it’s not drop-off or pick-up time. Everyone can put on a show at 8am and 5pm but go at 2pm or 3pm when the staff are starting to flag and the children are grumpy.

    Any resistance is a problem. A good centre will let you visit any time.

    You want glass walls for nappy change areas, or a really clear line of sight so nobody is able to be in there unseen.

    Kids are most likely to be abused during nappy change, toileting and nap time. Look closely at these places and understand the workflow in those areas.

    Look for nooks and crannies – any secret spaces that have been created.

    At naptime, everyone should be sleeping out in the open; there should be no closed areas.

    No worker should be alone with a child, ever. This should be made very clear to you when you ask the childcare centre about their safety policies.

    Childcare workers should not have their personal phones with them on the floor. The centre should have one phone for the whole place but the staff should not have their personal phones on them at any time. There is no need for it and it creates risk.

    What should I say to my kids?

    It’s really important to talk to your children, even if they are very young. Give them the language to talk about this and understand what’s appropriate and what’s not.

    Use proper anatomical terms for body parts so they have the language to disclose if something happens.

    Let them know they can speak up and make sure they understand the steps to disclose.

    For example, when you do a nappy change, narrate what you are doing so they understand what a “normal” nappy change is and can learn the words for these steps.

    Ask: what’s it like when Mister James wipes your bottom? What did he do? Tell them: if you don’t like the way he wipes your bottom you can tell Miss Tracy or me.

    It is never too early to start talking about this stuff and they’ll pick it up faster than you realise. If you’re not talking with your children about this stuff, you’re not preventing child sexual abuse.

    Talk about “safe touching” and “unsafe touching”. Make sure they know they don’t have to hug someone if they don’t want to. They can always say no and they can give a high five instead. They need to learn: my body, my rules.

    Talk with your child about what it’s like at naptime and at nappy change time at daycare.

    And if your child seems like they really don’t want to talk to a particular instructor, that can be a warning sign.

    Systemic change is needed

    Obviously, childcare workers are poorly paid and we need to overhaul the system. Higher pay would mean people could stay longer in one job and would reduce staff turnover.

    The working with children check is just one piece in a large and complicated puzzle. It just means that on the day that person applied for the job they hadn’t been convicted of an offence.

    But the fact is a lot of people don’t have a choice but to send their child to daycare when they are pre-verbal.

    So parents need to have uncomfortable conversations with childcare staff (and with their kids); lean into the discomfort and ask the questions anyway.

    Danielle Arlanda Harris has received funding from the Australian Research Council, Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety and the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. She is on the national clinical reference group of the National Office for Child Safety.

    – ref. Parents of kids in daycare are terrified following Melbourne abuse allegations. What can they do? – https://theconversation.com/parents-of-kids-in-daycare-are-terrified-following-melbourne-abuse-allegations-what-can-they-do-260285

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  • MIL-OSI USA: News 07/1/2025 Blackburn Statement on Wins for Tennesseans in Senate-Passed One Big Beautiful Bill: Promises Made, Promises Kept

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to enact President Trump’s agenda. This legislation delivers the largest tax cut in history, strengthens border security, unleashes American energy, and preserves key safety net programs for Americans while ending rampant waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending.

    This bill prevents an average tax hike of $2,660 for Tennesseans in 2026 as well as the loss of $11.5 billion in wages, $22.5 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and 129,000 jobs in Tennessee. It also includes Senator Blackburn’s provisions that would provide grants to states and localities to assist them in enforcing immigration laws, require collecting fingerprints and DNA testing of illegal alien children to protect them from exploitation, provide a $6,000 bonus exemption to millions of low- and middle-income seniors, and provide funding for Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

    “Today, Senate Republicans kept our promise to the American people and accomplished a once-in-a-generation victory for our country,” said Senator Blackburn. “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act prevents the largest tax hike in American history and secures the largest tax cut ever for individuals and families who endured four years of crushing inflation and reckless spending. We are investing in America, cracking down on illegal immigration, and giving American families relief from Joe Biden’s failed economic agenda. Now, it’s time for the House to finish the job and get this bill to President Trump’s desk by July 4th so Americans can celebrate a freer, safer, and more prosperous nation.”

    THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT

    Below is a breakdown of how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will improve the lives of Tennesseans and Americans.

    • Provides economic relief for individuals, families, and businesses by: 
      • Securing the largest tax cut in American history by making the 2017 Trump tax cutspermanent and stopping a $4 trillion tax hike;
      • Cutting taxes on overtime pay and tips;
      • Making permanent and increasing the enhanced child tax credit;
      • Giving American families an average take-home pay increase of over $10,000 per year;
      • Empowering Tennessee businesses to hire more workers, open new factories, and spur economic growth;
      • Keeping tax breaks for the 99.5% of businesses in Tennessee that are small businesses.
         
    • Secures the border by:
      • Completing President Trump’s border wall;
      • Increasing the number of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers and Border Patrol personnel to conduct the detention and removal of criminal illegal aliens;
      • Increasing detention capacity so that dangerous criminals aren’t released into the country;
      • Investing in state and local law enforcement to facilitate cooperation with federal law enforcement efforts; and
      • Providing for permanent operational control of the border.
    • Roots out waste, fraud, and abuse and strengthens critical programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by:
      • Removing illegal aliens from American taxpayer-funded assistance programs; and
      • Ensuring these programs benefit the American citizens they were designed to support.
    • Ensures our nation’s military remains the world’s most lethal fighting force by investing in the Golden Dome for America, shipbuilding, the defense industrial base, and new technologies to modernize our military.
    • Reduces government spending by over one trillion dollars, marking one of the largest reductions in federal spending in recent history.
    • Facilitates energy independence by unleashing American energy production.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Track-laying for high-speed railway linking Xi’an, Yan’an in Shaanxi completed

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

    Track-laying for high-speed railway linking Xi’an, Yan’an in Shaanxi completed

    Updated: July 2, 2025 08:30 Xinhua
    Workers carry out construction work at Yan’an Railway Station in Yan’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, July 1, 2025. Track-laying for a high-speed railway linking Xi’an and Yan’an in Shaanxi was completed on Tuesday. Once launched, the new railway will shorten the trip between Xi’an and Yan’an from 2.5 hours to around one hour. [Photo/Xinhua]
    This drone photo taken on July 1, 2025 shows the high-speed railway track-laying completion ceremony at the Yan’an Railway Station in Yan’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    This aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2025 shows the Yan’an Railway Station in Yan’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI USA: News 07/1/2025 VIDEO: Blackburn Leads Effort to Remove AI Moratorium from Big Beautiful Bill, Protecting Tennessee Creators & Kids from Harm

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement and delivered remarks on the Senate floor after offering an amendment to remove a provision included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would upend state-level protections for Tennesseans against the unintended consequences and harms of artificial intelligence (AI):

    “For as long as I’ve been in Congress, I’ve worked alongside federal and state legislators, parents seeking to protect their kids online, innovators, and the creative community in Tennessee to fight back against Big Tech’s exploitation by passing legislation to govern the virtual space,” said Senator Blackburn. “Until Congress passes federally preemptive legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act and an online privacy framework, we can’t block states from standing in the gap to protect vulnerable Americans from harm – including Tennessee creators and precious children. This provision could allow Big Tech to continue to exploit kids, creators, and conservatives, and I am pleased it will no longer be included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. I look forward to getting this legislation to the President’s desk to enact the America First agenda and deliver the largest tax cut in history for the American people.”

    Click here to download Senator Blackburn’s remarks on the Senate floor. 

    Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti released the following statement in support of Senator Blackburn’s efforts to stand up for Tennesseans: 

    “The incredible promise of AI has to be paired with accountability to the law,” said Attorney General Skrmetti. “I am grateful to Senator Blackburn for her unwavering commitment to the role of the states as checks on what may well be the most powerful corporations in human history.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Strengthening Party’s leadership role through ‘pulling the string of self-reform tighter’

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

    Strengthening Party’s leadership role through ‘pulling the string of self-reform tighter’

    BEIJING, July 1 — The Communist Party of China (CPC), which has led the country through a remarkable transformation from poverty to prosperity over the 76 years since it came to power, marked the 104th anniversary of its founding on Tuesday.

    Ahead of the anniversary, the Party’s top leader Xi Jinping presided over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, during which he stressed advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance by promoting good conduct.

    “The tasks of advancing Chinese modernization entrusted to our Party are extremely challenging, and the governing environment is unusually complex. We must pull the string of self-reform tighter,” said Xi.

    Xi believes that the Party must keep strengthening itself to always be the backbone of the Chinese people and nation.

    According to the latest tally, the CPC had more than 100 million members and 5.25 million primary-level organizations at the end of 2024.

    Monday’s group study session centered on a theme that Xi has made a key task this year for strengthening the Party, namely, bolstering the whole Party’s compliance with the principles of a landmark code of conduct, known as the eight-point rules.

    The code was introduced under the aegis of Xi in December 2012, shortly after he was elected general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

    The document sets out rules for Political Bureau members when they conduct research tours, meetings and paperwork — banning extravagances such as lavish banquets, red carpets and luxury perks.

    The code has evolved into a consistent, Party-wide measure to curb unnecessary formalities, bureaucratism, hedonism, and extravagance — tendencies that risk alienating the Party from the people.

    Having profoundly reshaped official work styles in China over the past decade, the eight-point rules continue to drive efforts in this regard today.

    To sustain this momentum, a nationwide education campaign was launched this year, with Xi warning against the resurgence of undesirable practices in disguised or mutated forms.

    The code has served as a breakthrough point for comprehensively strengthening Party governance, said Shen Chengfei, dean of the School of Marxism at Sun Yat-sen University in south China’s Guangzhou.

    By enforcing the code, the CPC showed it delivers on its word. That, Shen added, is how the Party builds and maintains public trust.

    Under Xi’s leadership, efforts to strengthen the Party have since been implemented with consistency and determination.

    With this spirit, Xi has reshaped the Party from within. What was once lax and weak self-governance in Party organizations has been tackled at the root.

    Moreover, an overwhelming victory in the fight against corruption has removed serious hidden dangers in the Party, the country and the military.

    Italian scholar Francesco Maringio said the CPC’s ability to reform itself is a key factor in its success.

    UNYIELDING MISSION

    A strong governing Party has proven instrumental to China’s progress, with achievements over the past decade including lifting nearly 100 million rural residents out of poverty, maintaining its status as the world’s second-largest economy, effectively controlling COVID-19, tackling pollution, and demonstrating resilience in the face of external headwinds.

    Building on past achievements, the nation is pressing forward with its modernization drive. However, the road ahead will be far from smooth.

    In an article published Tuesday in Qiushi Journal, the CPC’s flagship magazine, Xi emphasized that Chinese modernization requires strengthened unity and diligence. He described it as a great cause that involves all Chinese people, one that is full of risks and challenges and demands arduous efforts.

    Through self-reform, the CPC is tempering its members by sharpening their resolve, honing their capabilities, and preparing them to face adversity with courage, composure, and grit.

    Xi urged this generation of Party members to build on past success and strive for even greater accomplishments.

    “We must effectively strengthen our Party so that it can unite all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation in developing our country and advancing national rejuvenation,” he said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions to finalize 60-day Gaza ceasefire

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

    U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on July 1, 2025. Trump said on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire to end the conflict in Gaza. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire to end the conflict in Gaza.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Trilateral forum highlights cooperation among China, Japan, ROK

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

    The 2025 Trilateral Cooperation Forum was held on Tuesday, bringing together over 200 in-person participants and hundreds of online attendees to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation among China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK).

    The annual event, hosted by the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) under the theme “Shaping the Future Together: Trilateral Cooperation under Global Transformation,” featured two sub-sessions focusing on regional and global challenges facing the three countries.

    The first session examined ways to strengthen trilateral cooperation through strategic and institutional frameworks, and the second session discussed collaboration on aging societies, climate change, carbon neutrality goals, and regional economic integration.

    In his opening remarks, TCS Secretary-General Lee Hee-sup highlighted the significance of deepening cooperation among the three nations amid rising geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and protectionism.

    The forum has become an annual flagship event, aimed at raising public awareness of trilateral collaboration and offering insights for future cooperation among the three nations.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Wang Xinyu powers into Wimbledon second round

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

    Wang Xinyu of China cruised past Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova in two straight sets 7-5, 6-2 to reach the women’s singles second round at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

    Wang Xinyu hits a return during the women’s singles first round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

    The 23-year-old Chinese player continued her good form in Berlin Open, where she reached her first WTA Tour final by defeating four top-20 players in a row. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Arsenal sign goalkeeper Kepa from Chelsea for £5m

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

    Arsenal has completed the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea after paying his five-million pound (6.8 million US dollar) release clause.

    The 30-year-old moves to north-London to provide backup and competition to fellow Spaniard, David Raya, who is currently first choice with the club that finished last season second in the Premier League.

    Chelsea’s goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga makes a save during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second Leg match against Borussia Dortmund in London, Britain on March 7, 2023. (Xinhua)

    He joins Arsenal after impressing last season on loan at Bournemouth, after spending the 2023-24 campaign at Real Madrid.

    A product of the Athletic Club Bilbao youth system, Kepa joined Chelsea for 80 million euros (94.3 million US dollars) in the summer of 2018, in what is still a world record transfer for a goalkeeper.

    Although he made 163 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions, Kepa never really convinced at the south-London club and after two seasons as first choice, with Chelsea signing Edouard Mendy to relegate him to the substitutes’ bench and sending him on loan in the last two seasons.

    “I’m really, really happy to be here, really excited and looking forward to what is coming,” Kepa told the Arsenal website after his move.

    “The ambition that is shown in this club, when I talk with (coach) Mikel (Arteta) and (goalkeeping coach) Inaki Cana, shows me their desire to win… I think we are so close to winning and, hopefully, altogether, we can achieve it,” he said.

    Arteta also expressed his satisfaction at signing a fellow Basque. “We are really happy to have Kepa joining us. He is a player we know, having come up against him many times in recent seasons. He brings a wealth of experience, which his teammates will benefit from, and he has a real hunger to win.”

    “Kepa works hard and will elevate our levels. I know he will fit in perfectly, already knowing some of his teammates, and we are really excited about his future with us,” said the Arsenal coach.

    Arsenal is expected to confirm deals for Real Sociedad midfielder, Martin Zubimendi and Brentford’s Christian Norgaard in the coming days.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Barcelona forward Fati joins Monaco on loan

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

    FC Barcelona on Tuesday extended the contract of striker Ansu Fati before loaning him to Monaco for the forthcoming season.

    Ansu Fati (L) of Barcelona vies with Sergi Gomez of Espanyol during the Spanish La Liga football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)

    The 22-year-old has extended his stay at Barcelona until the end of June 2028, although the loan deal to Monaco offers the French side the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season for around 11 million euros.

    Fati burst into the Barca first team in 2019, when he became the second youngest player to debut for the club after 16 years and 298 days. However, after a brilliant start to his career, which led to the inevitable ‘Leo Messi’ comparisons, he tore his meniscus ligament in October 2020 and complications saw him need four operations, with an expected four-month recovery extending to almost 11 months.

    Fati was then plagued by a series of muscle problems and Barcelona decided to loan him to Brighton in the Premier League for the 2023-24 season only for injury to again limit him to less than 1,000 minutes action.

    He was in the Barca first team squad last season, but Barca coach Hansi Flick rarely used him.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Guardiola: Man City must rest after Club World Cup exit

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

    Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola bemoaned some poor finishing and injury to a key player as his side crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup against Al Hilal on Monday night in Florida.

    Erling Haaland (Top C) of Manchester City heads the ball during the round of 16 match between Manchester City of England and Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida, the United States, June 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

    City dominated the first half, but missed chances after the break, and the defensive lapses that had been so costly last season in the Premier and Champions League resurfaced as their Saudi rivals played sharp attacking football to punish them on the break, with Leonardo netting an injury time winner in a thrilling 4-3 win.

    Guardiola also saw Spain international Rodri Hernandez limp out of the game with a muscle injury in his fifth appearance after returning from a knee operation.

    “Rodri had complained about his situation,” said Guardiola about the midfielder, before showing his disappointment over the defeat.

    “We would have loved to have continued, it is only here every four years. We had a feeling that the team is doing well but now we go home and it is time to rest and rest our minds for the new season,” he said.

    The Manchester City coach was clearly frustrated at the defeat when his side should have put the game to bed.

    “We have to score and be clinical,” he commented. “They (Al Hilal) did not create much in the first half, we did but could not finish it. I had a feeling we could go through. We allow them to make transitions but we created a lot.”

    “It is a pity, we have been on an incredible journey together in a good place. The vibe was really good: I cannot thank Manchester City enough and especially the players for training and how they have been playing,” he said, adding that he had seen “many good things” from his team during the tournament.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural health roadshow coming to Ōamaru

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey will be coming to Ōamaru today as part of the rural health roadshow across the country. 

    “The rural health roadshow is an opportunity for me to hear direct feedback from the public and those who are working in rural health about what’s working well and where the barriers may be. The roadshow is also a great opportunity to hear how well the Rural Health Strategy is being implemented,” Mr Doocey says.

    “I started the roadshow in Levin and have since visited Wairoa and Wānaka. I am excited to now be in Ōamaru to hear from the community and people working in rural health.”

    The roadshow builds on initiatives already in train to improve rural health care services. 

    “Budget 2025 delivered for Kiwis living in rural and remote communities. The Government is investing $164 million over four years to strengthen urgent and after-hours care nationwide, meaning 98 per cent of Kiwis will be able to access these services within one hour’s drive of their home.

    “We are also improving access to primary care including access to 24/7 digital care, training more new doctors and investing to increase the number of nurses in primary care. 

    “I was pleased to hear from our hardworking farmers at Fieldays where I heard loud and clear that access to healthcare is one of the biggest concerns for people living in rural and remote communities. 

    “To improve access to mental health support I was pleased that the Government recently announced $3 million over four years, to help improve rural communities’ access to primary mental health services and specialised services. The Government is also doubling its investment in the Rural Wellbeing Fund to $4 million over the next four years. 

    “All New Zealanders deserve timely access to quality health care and this Government is committed to improving health and mental health outcomes, including for the one in five living in our rural communities.

    “It is important that the Government continues the conversation with rural communities on how rural health care services can be improved. I have been thrilled with the support the roadshow has received so far, and I look forward to continuing to hear from our rural communities.” 
     

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Tauranga

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Tauranga Eastern Link/State Highway 2 on Thursday 26 June.

    The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police just before 10am.

    The deceased is 34-year-old Lily Arabin, from Te Puke.

    She died in hospital as a result of her injuries later that day.

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

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Security: US Army Pacific celebrates key leaders’ accomplishments, says farewell during ceremony

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – Two distinguished leaders of the One Team Ohana, Maj. Gen. James Bartholomees, the Chief of Staff of U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), and Maj. Gen. Jeff A. VanAntwerp, the G3 operations officer of USARPAC, received a final salute while assigned to USARPAC Headquarters during a Flying-V Ceremony here on historic Palm Circle on June 30, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: [Interview] Samsung Color E-Paper x NONO SHOP: Bringing a Sustainable Space to Life

    Source: Samsung

    Today’s consumers are redefining what it means to live well. Beyond simple consumption, they strive to make environmentally responsible choices throughout the entire purchasing journey. As a result, sustainability is no longer a trend — it has become a way of life. Brands are working to communicate their messages effectively while fully embracing and reflecting these eco-conscious values.
     
    Launched this year, Samsung Electronics’ Color E-Paper (EMDX model) is a next-generation signage solution that significantly reduces power consumption in digital content advertising. NONO SHOP, a zero-waste store and café in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood, has introduced Color E-Paper displays into its space — taking a proactive step toward more sustainable operations.
     
    ▲ Julian Quintart, Founder and Owner of NONO SHOP
     
    Samsung Newsroom visited NONO SHOP to explore how the space has become even more eco-conscious with the integration of Color E-Paper.
     
     
    Less Waste, More Flexibility
    NONO SHOP is a zero-waste store and vegan café offering plant-based beverages, desserts and groceries, along with a refill station to reduce single-use packaging. The shop promotes sustainability through customer engagement programs such as recycling campaigns and Climate Fresk workshops, where participants learn about climate change.
     
    Even with ongoing efforts to minimize waste, operating a store inevitably generates some trash. One example is printed promotional materials — including seasonal menus, event posters and schedule announcements — which must be updated frequently. As a result, a significant amount of paper-based signage was being discarded each month.
     
    ▲ Quintart shares the many advantages of Samsung Color E-Paper including reduced waste, power consumption and flexible installation options.
     
    By adopting Color E-Paper, NONO SHOP has significantly reduced waste from printed promotional materials. Images and text can be easily updated through a dedicated mobile app, eliminating the need to print and mount posters. The displays now allow for real-time content updates while delivering more impactful visuals.
     
    “Samsung Color E-Paper doesn’t feel like a digital screen,” said Julian Quintart, a Belgian entertainer and founder of NONO SHOP. “It looks so much like real printed material that, unless you look very closely, you’d think it was just an ordinary paper poster.”
     
    “The ability to instantly update images through the mobile app makes daily operations much more efficient,” added Juwon Shim, a manager at NONO SHOP. “It helps us save not only the resources and energy required for printing, but also time.”
     
    ▲ Samsung Color E-Paper offers simple hanging installation options thanks to its 2.5kg-light and 17.9-millimeter-slim profile.
     
     
    Sustainably Crafted From Packaging to Product
    Color E-Paper is highly effective in reducing the energy typically required to operate and maintain commercial spaces. By applying ink technology to digital paper and using ambient light to render images, the displays eliminate the need for a backlight unit — the component in traditional screens that consumes energy to emit light. As a result, power consumption drops to 0.00 watts1 when content remains static. Even during updates, Color E-Paper uses significantly less energy than conventional digital signage.
     
    “When introducing new devices into the store, it’s important to consider not just their power consumption, but also their overall environmental impact,” said Quintart. “Color E-Paper is especially appealing because its energy use is significantly lower than that of traditional digital displays.”
     
    ▲ The packaging of Color E-Paper also reflects a strong commitment to sustainability.
     
    The product’s design and packaging also reflect a strong commitment to sustainability. Color E-Paper features 100% paper-based packaging and incorporates recycled plastic in more than half of its cover.
     
    “Even the packaging was thoughtfully designed,” he emphasized. “All these small efforts add up and represent a meaningful step toward resource circulation.”
     
    ▲ Zoe McTackett, a regular customer at NONO SHOP, appreciates that the cover of Color E-Paper is made from recycled plastic.
     
    Reactions to the Color E-Paper signage have been positive.
     
    “I was really surprised to learn that recycled plastic was used in Color E-Paper,” said Zoe McTackett, a regular customer at NONO SHOP. “Knowing that Samsung values not just technology, but also the environment, makes me trust the brand even more.”
     
     
    Built To Fit Anywhere
    Color E-Paper effortlessly integrates into any space, preserving the aesthetic of existing interiors and resembling framed artwork. Equipped with a patent pending color imaging algorithm, the display optimizes content for enhanced visibility — delivering smooth edge rendering, seamless gradients and rich color expression for a look and feel strikingly similar to printed posters.
     
    ▲ NONO SHOP not only uses Color E-Paper for in-store displays but also uses it as versatile screens during workshops.
     
    “Even though it’s a digital screen, it doesn’t feel too sharp — it has a natural, paper-like quality,” said McTackett. She noted how comfortable it was to view, even in bright daylight or well-lit environments, thanks to its non-reflective surface.
     
    “I hope customers see the display not just as a digital device, but as a framed piece,” Quintart added. “Once they realize it’s actually digital paper, they focus more on the content and respond to the product more organically.”
     
    Weighing just 2.5 kilograms with the battery and measuring only 17.9 millimeters thick, Color E-Paper features an ultra-lightweight design with exceptional installation flexibility — easily mounted on walls, ceiling rails or stands without the need for additional structures.
     
    ▲ Color E-Paper can be installed almost anywhere thanks to its ultra-lightweight and ultra-slim design.
     
    “Depending on the setting, Color E-Paper can be used in various formats — on a stand, wall-mounted or hanging,” Shim explained. “One of its biggest advantages is that it can transform the store’s atmosphere without requiring major interior changes.”
     
    “When mounted on a movable stand, Color E-Paper is easy to reposition and can be set up near the entrance or beside the checkout counter,” she continued. “Hanging the display with wires is especially space-efficient since it takes up virtually no space.”
     
    Samsung’s Color E-Paper eliminates the trade-offs once associated with sustainable practices. Just as a single small action can spark meaningful change, Samsung remains committed to creating positive environmental impact — a mission now shared with NONO SHOP through Color E-Paper.
     
     
    1 According to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62301 standards, power consumption under 0.005 watts is displayed as 0.00 watts.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: A Smarter, More Convenient Home Appliance: The Hidden Details of the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo

    Source: Samsung

    ▲ 2025 Bespoke AI Laundry Combo (Image simulated for illustrative purposes.)
     
    During the rainy season and sweltering summer heat, Samsung Electronics’ latest all-in-one washer-dryer becomes a household essential. With the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo,1 users can enjoy fresh, dry clothes every day. The 2025 model boasts the largest capacity available in Korea — 25 kilograms for washing and 18 kilograms for drying2 — along with a 79-minute Super Speed cycle3 enhanced by AI-powered functions.
     
    The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is making waves with its thoughtful, user-centric features, further cementing Samsung’s leadership in home appliances. Samsung Newsroom takes a closer look at the subtle yet impactful details that set this model apart.
     
     
    No More Shrinkage With the Magic 60°C
    Anyone who has experienced heat-damaged or shrunken clothes knows the risks of high drying temperatures. The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo addresses this concern by keeping internal temperatures below 60°C,4 helping fabrics retain their original shape.

     
    ▲ The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo ensures that the internal temperature stays below 60°C, reducing the risk of fabric damage and shrinkage.
     
    AI detects the weight of each load and precisely adjusts the temperature — raising it for smaller loads to save time and lowering it for larger ones to ensure even drying. This prevents common issues like clothes feeling dry on the outside but remaining damp inside.
     
     
    Hassle-Free Heat Exchanger Maintenance With Auto Cleaning
    As a key component of the drying systems, the heat exchanger requires regular cleaning to prevent reduced performance. The Auto Condenser Cleaning5 feature takes care of this maintenance by spraying high-pressure water before each drying cycle, clearing out dust to maintain smooth operation.
     
    ▲ The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo has the Auto Condenser Cleaning feature that automatically cleans the heat exchanger.
     
    By eliminating buildup in advance, the feature helps ensure optimal drying — especially useful during summer when laundry loads are more frequent. Users can also clean the heat exchanger manually if needed.
     
     
    Designed To Minimize Dust
    The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo also helps minimize dust accumulation. By reducing airflow resistance in the duct and using a powerful fan, the machine generates strong air currents that effectively remove dust from fabrics. The back of the unit features multiple vents that allow dust to escape quickly, cutting down on residual particles.
     
     
    A Laundry Machine That Keeps Evolving
    Samsung continues to lead in AI-powered home appliances that evolve through regular software updates. The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is no exception — last year’s model continues to receive ongoing upgrades to improve both functionality and performance.
     
    One notable update is the lint filter6 cleaning reminder, alerting users to clear out dust and debris collected during the wash and dry cycles. Previously, users had to check the filter manually. Starting this year, the machine automatically detects filter blockage levels and sends notifications for easier, more intuitive maintenance.
     
     
    Fresh, Odor-Free Laundry After Every Cycle
    ▲ The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo has the Auto Open Door+ feature that automatically opens the door to activate airflow and reduce internal moisture.
     
    Unable to unload laundry right after a cycle ends? The Auto Open Door+ feature helps by automatically opening the door once the cycle finishes, releasing heat and humidity from inside the machine. After a wash-only cycle, this function activates airflow once the door opens — reducing internal moisture by up to 40%.7
     
     
    1 All information regarding the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo in this article is based on products launched in South Korea. Product specifications may vary by country and region of release. For accurate information, please refer to the official sales outlet or the manufacturer’s website in your country.
    2 As of March 5, 2025, the 2025 Bespoke AI Laundry Combo’s 25-kilogram washing capacity is the largest among household washing machines registered with the Korea Energy Agency. The 18-kilogram drying capacity is the largest among drum-type dryers as of March 10, 2025.
    3 Tested using U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) standard fabric composed of 50% cotton and 50% polyester, using the Super Speed cycle. Actual results may vary depending on fabric type, moisture content, laundry characteristics and load size in real-world usage.
    4 Based on internal test results from August 2018, verified by the Korea Apparel Testing & Research Institute (KATRI). Drying at a maximum temperature of 60°C resulted in half the shrinkage compared to drying at 70°C. Shrinkage was measured after two hours of exposure at 50°C, 60°C and 70°C. Test samples were composed of 84% nylon and 16% polyurethane. Results may vary depending on actual usage conditions.
    5 The Auto Condenser Cleaning feature activates after the wash cycle and before the dry cycle in wash-and-dry programs. The function does not activate during wash-only cycles or if the drying time is under one hour. Cleaning of the heat exchanger is recommended every 180 cycles. Other internal components may also affect overall performance.
    6 A filter that clears out dust and debris collected from clothes.
    7 The Auto Open Door+ feature removes up to 40% more moisture after 24 hours compared to when the door remains closed. Test conducted under conditions of 25°C and 55% relative humidity, using a 1-kilogram International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) load (standard course, spin level 4). Measurement based on a 10° door opening angle.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: The Bradbury Group features Palestinian journalist Dr Yousef Aljamal, Middle East report and political panel

    Asia Pacific Report

    In the new weekly political podcast, The Bradbury Group, last night presenter Martyn Bradbury talked with visiting Palestinian journalist Dr Yousef Aljamal.

    They assess the current situation in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and what New Zealand should be doing.

    As Bradbury, publisher of The Daily Blog, notes, “Fourth Estate public broadcasting is dying — The Bradbury Group will fight back.”


    Gaza crisis and Iran tensions.     Video: The Bradbury Group/Radio Waatea

    Also in last night’s programme was featured a View From A Far Podcast Special Middle East Report with former intelligence analyst Dr Paul Buchanan and international affairs commentator Selwyn Manning on what will happen next in Iran.

    Martyn Bradbury talks to Dr Paul Buchanan (left) and Selwyn Manning on the Iran crisis and the future. Image: Asia Pacific Report

    Political Panel:
    Māori Party president John Tamihere,
    NZ Herald columnist Simon Wilson
    NZCTU economist Craig Renney

    Topics:
    – The Legacy of Tarsh Kemp
    – New coward punch and first responder assault laws — virtue signalling or meaningful policy?
    – Cost of living crisis and the failing economy

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  • MIL-Evening Report: We all have kangaroos hopping around our coin purse – and they’ve been on money since 1795

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Dyer, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Monash University

    The one tonne gold kangaroo coin at the Perth Mint. Shutterstock

    On the Australian one dollar coin, you will often find the famous representation of a mob of five kangaroos. But when did the kangaroo first appear on money?

    My new research, published in the Australian Coin Review, tracks through history the iconic representation of kangaroos on numismatic items: coins, tokens, paper notes and other objects that can act as money to enable the effective trade of goods.

    It turns out that the first representation of a kangaroo on money was not in Australia, but actually in England in 1795.

    ‘The kanguroo’

    In 1795, Thomas Hall of City Road near Finsbury Square in London – a well known taxidermist and exhibitor of exotic animals – issued half penny tokens depicting three exotic animals: a kangaroo (spelt “The Kanguroo”), an armadillo, and a rhinoceros.

    A tradeable token issued in London 1795 shows the first representation of a kangaroo (spelt ‘The Kanguroo’) on a numismatic item.
    Author provided: photo AG Dyer, CC BY

    Trade tokens were used in the late 18th century in England (and also much of the 19th century in Australia and New Zealand) due to insufficient supplies of official coinage for small-scale transactions.

    The depiction on Hall’s 1795 token was inspired by the painting The Kongouro from New Holland (1772) by the English painter George Stubbs.

    The oil painting by George Stubbs in 1772 titled The Kongouro from New Holland.
    Wikimedia Commons

    Stubbs had been commissioned by the famous naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, based on an inflated skin of a kangaroo Banks had collected from the east coast of Australia during 1770. His sister, Sarah Sophia Banks, was an important collector of English tokens and ultimately bequeathed her entire collection of tokens to the British Museum.

    The representation of a kangaroo with its head turned backwards looking over the shoulder on the Stubbs painting and the 1795 token is anatomically possible, but a less frequent depiction compared to a forward facing kangaroo common on modern coins.

    Nevertheless, one kangaroo on our current dollar appears to hold a similar pose.

    The classic mob of kangaroo design by Stuart Devlin, and the new obverse effigy of King Charles III by Daniel Thorne on the new Australian one dollar coins.
    Author provided: photo AG Dyer, CC BY

    The Banks link

    A McIntosh and Degraves Saw Mills, Tasmania, shilling token dated 1823 is one of Australia’s first and rarest numismatic items. It also represents a kangaroo looking over its shoulder.

    An example of this rare token housed at Museums Victoria collection carries an attribution which says it was possibly minted at Boulton Mint in Soho, England.

    A 1 Shilling 1823 silver token issued by Macintosh & Degraves Sawmills, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
    Copyright Museums Victoria, CC BY

    If this is the case, the design may also be linked to the animal in the Stubbs painting.

    Mathew Boulton from the Boulton Mint in England was a friend of Sir Banks, and the two men wrote to each other about the collection of Sarah Sophia Banks. The design element for representing kangaroos could have been passed on by Mathew Boulton to his son who ran the mint by the time the dated 1823 silver kangaroo token was made.

    Thus the very first depictions of kangaroos on early money share links to Sir Banks and some of his contemporaries.

    Tracing the evolution

    A variety of depictions of kangaroos on trade tokens were employed during the 19th century in Australia.

    Some, like the 1855 copper tokens from the John Allen General Stores in Jamberoo, New South Wales, are very rare and known by only a few surviving examples .

    John Allen General Stores (Jamberoo, NSW) token showing the Arms of New South Wales supported by a poorly formed kangaroo and emu.
    Museums Victoria, CC BY

    When I surveyed literature of known Australian tokens during the 19th century about 23% depicted a kangaroo – frequently as an incorporation into a coat of arms.

    After federation, a distinctive official Australian currency emerged. This often used kangaroos as part of a coat of arms design.

    The first sixpence coins were issued in 1911 and carried a common design of a forward facing kangaroo and emu as part of the coat of arms through to 1963.

    On florin coins, which were worth two shillings or 24 pennies in the pre-decimal money system that lasted up until 1966, the style was modernised from 1938 with a newer representation of a kangaroo and emu.

    On pennies and half pennies from 1939 a forward facing kangaroo was the main reverse design and lasted until 1964 when pre-decimal currency began to be phased out.

    New decimal currency was introduced on February 14 1966. Kangaroos appeared on the dollar note.

    The durability of the dollar note was short, however, meaning individual paper notes had to be frequently withdrawn from circulation and replaced. Production of one dollar notes was stopped in 1984.

    The replacement dollar coins featuring the mob of kangaroos proved very durable, and 1984 examples of the coin can still be found in change today.

    On our current decimal coins, that have been in use since the 1960s, the 50 cent piece shows another representation of a kangaroo and emu on the coat of arms that can be found in change over 50 years after their first release.

    The kangaroo and emu on the coat of arms has been on our 50 cent coins for over 50 years.
    Wojciech Boruch/Shutterstock

    Many decimal coins now have special issues featuring kangaroos, like the 2024 Paris Olympic Games two dollar coin series with fun kangaroos performing athletic tricks with icons of the Paris landscape in the backgound.

    The kangaroo has truly become an iconic symbol of Australian numismatics, and now famous coins like the one tonne gold kangaroo coin at the Perth Mint are major tourist attractions showing how far we have come since the first representation in 1795.

    Adrian Dyer receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. He is affiliated with the Australian Numismatic Society.

    – ref. We all have kangaroos hopping around our coin purse – and they’ve been on money since 1795 – https://theconversation.com/we-all-have-kangaroos-hopping-around-our-coin-purse-and-theyve-been-on-money-since-1795-258814

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  • Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 2, 2025

    Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 2, 2025.

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man handed prison sentence following illegal street racing death
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    MIL-OSI Australia: Interview – ABC Radio National with David Lipson
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    MIL-OSI New Zealand: City and Regional Deals to unlock growth
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    MIL-OSI Australia: Reducing waste in the APS: Sustainable Device Management Guide now live.
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    MIL-OSI Australia: Major exercise at Barry Beach
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    MIL-OSI China: Youths serve as bridge for Cambodia-China enhanced friendship, cooperation
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    MIL-OSI China: World Humanoid Robot Games reveals new competition events
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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 1 — Beijing Daxing International Airport, the largest airport in the Chinese capital, has forecast a passenger throughput of over 9.52 million during the July-August peak summer travel period. From July 1 to Aug. 31, the airport expects to handle approximately 60,400 flights, representing […]

    MIL-OSI: Origin Investment Corp I Announces Pricing of $60,000,000 Initial Public Offering
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Singapore, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Origin Investment Corp I (the “Company”), a blank check company, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 6,000,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: LUMI robots ScaleUp solar deployment with advanced automation
    Source: Ministers for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Overview Category News Date 02 July 2025 Classification Solar energy Robotics pioneer Luminous has been selected to receive $4.9 million in funding as the first recipient of ARENA’s $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge, which sought to supercharge innovation and crowdsource ideas from around the world […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Household Labour Force Survey population rebase from 2023 estimated resident population – Stats NZ report
    Household Labour Force Survey population rebase from 2023 estimated resident population – report 2 July 2025 This report outlines the effect of estimated resident population (ERP) revisions on the Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) for the September 2018–March 2025 quarters. Key pointsWe have revised the historical HLFS data from the September 2018 quarter to the March […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weekend spree sees man in court
    Source: New Zealand Police A spree of car break-ins across one North Shore suburb has parked one offender in a court dock. Police have so far charged him with 17 offences over one weekend. In recent days, Waitematā East Police began investigating a spate of theft reports from vehicles parked in Schnapper Rock. Waitematā East […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Industry Consultation on the Future of the Account-to-Account Payments System
    Source: Airservices Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and The Treasury welcome the release of a public consultation today by Australian Payments Network and Australian Payments Plus on the future of the account-to-account payments system. Formulating a clear vision for the account-to-account payments system that is consistent with public interest considerations is a foundational […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: Industry Consultation on the Future of the Account-to-Account Payments System
    Source: Reserve Bank of Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and The Treasury welcome the release of a public consultation today by Australian Payments Network and Australian Payments Plus on the future of the account-to-account payments system. Formulating a clear vision for the account-to-account payments system that is consistent with public interest considerations is […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Schatz Votes Against Republican Bill That Will Take Health Care Away From 16 Million Americans, Raise Health Care Costs, Cut Food Assistance
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today voted against a Republican tax bill that will kick more than 16 million Americans off of health insurance, raise monthly health care costs across the country, and slash nutritional assistance for those in need – all in order […]

    MIL-Evening Report: New laws to make it harder for large Australian and foreign companies to avoid paying tax
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kerrie Sadiq, Professor of Taxation, QUT Business School, and ARC Future Fellow, Queensland University of Technology The Conversation, CC BY The beginning of the financial year means for the first time in Australia the public will see previously unreleased tax reports produced by multinational taxpayers. These documents, […]

    MIL-OSI: JAMining Launches Global XRP Cloud Mining Initiative: Scalable, Secure, and Built for the Next Wave of Digital Adoption
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JAMining, one of the industry’s most trusted names in cloud-based cryptocurrency mining, has officially launched its XRP cloud mining contracts—marking a new phase in decentralized participation for digital asset investors across the globe. With over 16 years of operational history, JAMining continues to push […]

    MIL-OSI Australia: Going to extremes – understanding Antarctic sea-ice decline
    Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Most people will never see Antarctic sea ice up close, but its presence or absence affects our day-to-day lives.Now scientists are questioning whether a ‘regime shift’ to a new state of diminished Antarctic sea-ice coverage is underway, due to recent record lows.If so, it will have impacts across climate, ecological […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: New director bolsters freight expertise on KiwiRail board
    Source: New Zealand Government The appointment of Scott O’Donnell to the KiwiRail board will bolster its freight expertise Minister for Rail Winston Peters says.  “Railways have no shortage of potential for New Zealand, and we expect to see sustained growth in earnings, revenue, volumes, reliability, and safety to turn this business into something great.” Mr […]

  • South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 2, 2025

    South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 2, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Works to Remove Republican Tax Bill Provisions Threatening Rural Hospitals
    Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 1, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led the charge in the House to protect rural hospitals and patients from Republicans’ assault on Medicaid. Rep. Vasquez introduced an amendment to block harmful provisions in the Big Ugly Bill that would slash hospital funding, particularly in […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Gosar Introduces Legislation Delisting the Mexican Wolf from the Endangered Species Act
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Paul A Gosar DDS (AZ-04) Washington, D.C. — Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 4255, the Enhancing Safety for Animals (ESA) Act, legislation delisting the Mexican wolf from the Endangered Species Act and delinking its populations in the United States and Mexico: “Since being […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Brown wins court order blocking Trump administration’s dismantling of Health and Human Services
    Source: Washington State News SEATTLE – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown today, along with attorneys general from 19 states, secured a preliminary injunction halting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ensuring continued access to critical public health and social service programs. On May 5, Washington co-led […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Three Defendants Sentenced in Wide-Ranging Scheme to Monopolize International Transit Industry, Fix Prices, Extort Competitors, and Launder Money
    Source: United States Attorneys General The U.S. Department of Justice today announced that three additional defendants were sentenced in connection with a long-running and violent conspiracy to monopolize the transmigrante forwarding agency industry in the Los Indios, Texas, border region, located near Harlingen and Brownsville, Texas. The defendants controlled the transmigrate industry through fear, monopolization, […]

    MIL-OSI: FSI ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF A $2.5 MILLION PAYMENT FOR ASSISTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT A NEW FOOD GRADE PRODUCT
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TABER, ALBERTA, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE Amex: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy conservation technologies. FSI is […]

    MIL-OSI USA: July 1st, 2025

    Heinrich Votes Against Republicans’ Big, Beautiful Betrayal of New Mexico Families to Give Tax Handouts to Billionaires
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) stood up for New Mexico families by voting against Senate Republicans’ budget reconciliation that funds Republicans’ tax handouts for billionaires at the expense of working people. For over 27 hours, Heinrich pushed to amend Republicans’ reconciliation […]

    MIL-OSI: Ingersoll Rand Accelerates Value Creation Through Continued M&A, Announces New Acquisition
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Continues the company’s disciplined capital allocation strategy of targeted bolt-on acquisitions and proven ability to build trusted, proprietary partnerships with family-owned businesses Acquisition expands Ingersoll Rand competencies and capabilities in high-growth end markets Purchase made at an attractive low-double-digit multiple with expected post-synergy multiple in the mid-to-high single digits DAVIDSON, N.C., July […]

    No Draper drama as British hope races past injured Baez in Wimbledon opener
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Britain’s Jack Draper was handed the prime-time early evening slot to get his Wimbledon campaign up and running and spared his fans any fingernail biting as he eased past Argentina’s injured Sebastian Baez in double quick time on Tuesday. A dominant Draper was leading 6-2 6-2 2-1 on a boiling […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Cassidy Stands with President Trump, Passes One Big Beautiful Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today released the following statement after voting to pass President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill. “President Trump and I want to preserve the American Dream for working and middle America,” said Dr. Cassidy. “We keep taxes low, cut taxes on tips, overtime, and Social […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murray Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Release Billions in Funds K-12 Schools Across America are Counting On
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Nearly $7 billion in funding approved by Congress in March is blocked just weeks away from the start of the school year Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement demanding the […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Alleged Member of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Extradited to El Paso
    Source: US FBI EL PASO, Texas – A Mexican national charged with four counts in a 14-count indictment was extradited to the Western District of Texas following his arrest in Mexico last week. According to court documents, from January 2016 through August 2019, Hector Adrian Rojero Ramos aka Teto, 54, allegedly engaged in a conspiracy […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: General Assembly Endorses Nice Ocean Conference Declaration, Adopts $5.38 Billion Peacekeeping Budget
    Source: United Nations 4 The General Assembly today endorsed the political declaration of the United Nations Ocean Conference, which establishes multilateral ocean governance.  It also adopted the $5.38 billion peacekeeping budget for the year starting 1 July.  Titled “Our Ocean, Our Future:  United for Urgent Action” (A/79/L.97), the declaration was adopted by acclamation at the close of […]

    MIL-OSI NGOs: El Salvador: Amnesty International declares Ruth Eleonora López, Alejandro Henríquez and José Ángel Pérez prisoners of conscience amid increasing repression 
    Source: Amnesty International – Throughout the beginning of Nayib Bukele’s second presidential term, El Salvador has experienced an alarming increase in the harassment, persecution and criminalization of human rights defenders, journalists, activists, critical voices and civil society organizations. In this context, Amnesty International today names lawyer Ruth López, environmental defender Alejandro Henríquez and pastor and […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Future common agricultural policy and bullfighting – E-002610/2025
    Source: European Parliament Question for written answer  E-002610/2025to the CommissionRule 144Niels Fuglsang (S&D) 1.Does the Commission agree that for both food safety and animal welfare reasons, it is undesirable to process meat for human consumption from bulls killed in bullfights, and can it indicate whether it is possible that such meat is circulating on the […]

    MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum – A10-0125/2025
    Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (2025/2014(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to Article 3(5) of the Treaty on European Union and Articles 13 and 208(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: AG Labrador Secures $24 Million for Idaho in Purdue Opioid Settlement
    Source: US State of Idaho Home Newsroom AG Labrador Secures $24 Million for Idaho in Purdue Opioid Settlement BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler […]

    MIL-OSI: Banco Santander Chile welcomes Andrés Trautmann Buc as the Bank’s New CEO and Country Head
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SANTIAGO, Chile, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NYSE: BSAC; SSE: Bsantander). Andrés Trautmann Buc was officially welcomed as the new CEO and Country Head of Banco Santander Chile (“Santander Chile” or the “Company”), an appointment previously announced last February, in the presence of Héctor Grisi, CEO of Banco Santander. Trautmann thus […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to New Mexico Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Severe Storm and Flooding
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Mexico of the Aug. 1, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the severe storm and flooding occurring Oct. 19-20, 2024. The disaster declaration covers […]

    MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to New Mexico Private Nonprofits Affected by Severe Storm and Flooding
    Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Mexico of the Aug. 1, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the severe storm and flooding occurring Oct. 19-20, 2024. The disaster declaration […]

    MIL-OSI: Banco Santander Chile: Second Quarter 2025 Analyst and Investor Webcast / Conference Call
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SANTIAGO, Chile, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — You are cordially invited to participate in Banco Santander Chile’s (NYSE: BSAC) conference call-webcast on Tuesday August 5, 2025, at 11.00 AM (ET time) where we will discuss 2Q 2025 financial results. The Bank’s Officers participating in the conference call are: Patricia Pérez, CFO, […]

  • India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 2, 2025

    India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 2, 2025.

    MIL-OSI Security: Seven Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing and Trafficking 240 Firearms from Indianapolis Shipping Center
    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) INDIANAPOLIS— The following seven individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a firearms theft and trafficking conspiracy: Defendant Charge(s) Sentence Zackary Doss, 27 Conspiracy to Receive, Possess, Store or Sell Stolen Firearms Possession of a Firearm by a Felon 2.5 years imprisonment 3 […]

    Trump says US could reach trade deal with India, casts doubt on deal with Japan
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The United States could reach a trade deal with India that would help American companies compete in the South Asian country and leave it facing far lower tariffs, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, while casting doubt on a possible deal with Japan. Trump told reporters […]

    Amit Shah hails new criminal laws as India marks ‘A Golden Year of Trust in the Justice System’
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s new criminal laws mark the beginning of a new era of affordable, accessible, and transparent justice, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, addressing a gathering in the capital to celebrate “A Golden Year of Trust in the Justice System.” Lieutenant Governor of Delhi […]

    INS Tamal joins Indian fleet, reinforces Indo-Russian naval cooperation
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a boost to India’s maritime defence capabilities, the Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned its latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal (F 71), at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The commissioning ceremony was held in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, […]

    MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S., India Talk 10-Year Cooperative Framework, Defense Cooperation, Shared Priorities
    Source: United States Department of Defense Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met at the Pentagon with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the close cooperation between the two countries, weapons sales and the upcoming signing of the “Framework for the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership in the 21st Century.” MIL Security OSI –

    MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer promotes One Big Beautiful Bill during ‘America at Work’ tour stops in Michigan, Indiana
    Source: US Department of Labor GOSHEN, IN – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her swing across the country as part of her “America at Work” listening tour to promote President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed the U.S. Senate today in a huge win for the American people.  Secretary Chavez-DeRemer visited Shafer, […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Preliminary report into Indian boarding school history lays the groundwork for dismantling policies that have harmed Indigenous people
    Source: Washington State News SEATTLE — The Attorney General’s Office (AGO), under the guidance and leadership of a Truth and Healing Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC), released a preliminary report on the history of Indian boarding schools in Washington, outlining next steps the committee and the AGO will undertake as they aim to help policymakers address […]

    Hardeep Singh Puri highlights India’s economic milestones and reforms at ICAI Foundation Day
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Tuesday outlined India’s remarkable economic transformation over the past eleven years, crediting bold policy reforms, robust governance, and far-reaching social welfare measures for propelling the country from the world’s eleventh largest economy in 2014 to […]

    Jaishankar urges Quad partners to back India’s zero tolerance policy on terror
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday reiterated India’s right to defend itself against terrorism and urged the Quad to understand this position, as the foreign ministers of the four-nation group gathered for their ministerial meeting. “India has every right to defend its people against […]

    India–Ghana relations to get fresh push with PM Modi’s landmark two-day visit
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Ghana from July 2, marks a landmark moment in India–Ghana relations. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in more than three decades and PM Modi’s first bilateral engagement with the West African […]

    India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners and fishermen
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody, as part of a practice under the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access signed in 2008. The lists were exchanged simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad. […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Six killed, several injured in Indian factory blast
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, July 1 (Xinhua) — At least six people, including two women, were killed and several others injured in a powerful blast at a fireworks factory […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Air India crash in Ahmedabad sends reverberations to Canadian families of Air India Flight 182
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Chandrima Chakraborty, Professor, English and Cultural Studies; Director, Centre for Global Peace, Justice and Health, McMaster University The June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, with 230 passengers and 12 crew members aboard is sending deep reverberations through a group of Canadians who know all too […]

    Navy rescues 14 Indian crew members from burning vessel in Arabian Sea
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Navy successfully rescued 14 Indian crew members from a Palau-flagged oil tanker, MT Yi Cheng 6, after a major fire broke out in its engine room. According to the Ministry of Defence, when the distress call was received, the tanker was near Fujairah, UAE […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll from Indian chemical plant blast rises to 35
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, July 1 (Xinhua) — At least 35 people were killed and more than 30 injured in a powerful blast at a chemical plant in India’s […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Semiconductor India Research launches ‘Samsung Skill Development Center’ at the Government Polytechnic KGF
    Source: Samsung     Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) today inaugurated its first “Samsung Skill Development Center” at the Government Polytechnic in Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Karnataka. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, SSIR has supported the development of five cutting-edge laboratories aimed at fostering hands-on learning in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), […]

    Active monsoon to persist across north, central, and east India; heavy rainfall forecast in multiple states
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that active monsoon conditions are likely to continue across many parts of northwest, central, and east India over the next six to seven days. The forecast indicates widespread rainfall activity, with extremely heavy rainfall – measuring 20 cm […]

    ‘Digital India, a people’s movement’: PM Modi charts roadmap for next decade
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the completion of ten years of the Digital India initiative, describing it as a journey that has transformed governance, empowered citizens, and positioned India as a global leader in digital technology. In a post on X, the Prime Minister […]

    India hosts first-ever ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai to boost maritime cooperation and tourism
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first-ever ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai on Monday, marking a significant milestone in maritime cooperation between India and Southeast Asian nations. Held aboard the MV Empress at Chennai Port, the dialogue brought together over 30 […]

    India, Bhutan hold Development Cooperation Talks in New Delhi
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Development Cooperation Talks between India and Bhutan were held in New Delhi on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. The discussions focused on reviewing the entire spectrum of the India-Bhutan development partnership. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening mutual cooperation […]

  • China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 2, 2025

    China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 2, 2025.

    MIL-OSI China: Youths serve as bridge for Cambodia-China enhanced friendship, cooperation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News PHNOM PENH, July 1 — Youths have served and will continue to serve as a key bridge for enhanced friendship, exchanges and cooperation between Cambodia and China, experts and youths said here on Tuesday. They made the remarks during a Cambodian and Chinese youth dialogue on […]

    MIL-OSI China: World Humanoid Robot Games reveals new competition events
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 1 — The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG), scheduled to be held in Beijing this August, has released details of its new competition events such as martial arts performance, free fighting and group dancing, according to the Beijing Evening News on Tuesday. These […]

    MIL-OSI China: Beijing’s largest airport set for busy summer travel season
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 1 — Beijing Daxing International Airport, the largest airport in the Chinese capital, has forecast a passenger throughput of over 9.52 million during the July-August peak summer travel period. From July 1 to Aug. 31, the airport expects to handle approximately 60,400 flights, representing […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Kazakhstan Plays Key Role in China-Central Asia Partnership – Chinese Consul General in Almaty
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Almaty, July 1 (Xinhua) — In an exclusive article for DKnews.kz, Chinese Consul General in Almaty Jiang Wei shared her views on the historic 2nd China-Central Asia […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China’s international image has improved significantly in recent years and is recognized in different parts of the world – Russian expert
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, July 1 /Xinhua/ — Economic power, international activity and contribution to global development – these factors have a positive effect on China’s image on the world […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Ambassador Chen Mingjian Attended the 4th China-Tanzania Job Fair
    On June 28, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania H.E.Chen Mingjian and Minister of Prime Minister’s Office(Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability) Hon. Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete attended The 4th China-Tanzania Job Fair together. Over 100 Chinese enterprises participated in the job fair, offering about 1000 job opportunities. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the […]

    MIL-OSI China: Beijing issues rainstorm alert
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Beijing Meteorological Service issued a rainstorm alert at 4 p.m. Tuesday, warning of heavy rainfall across the city from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning. Torrential rain is expected in some areas, with isolated locations experiencing hourly precipitation exceeding 30 mm, the service said, adding that […]

    MIL-OSI China: New train schedule takes effect in China
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News New train schedule takes effect in China Updated: July 1, 2025 21:16 Xinhua Passengers check in at Tianjin West Railway Station in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, July 1, 2025. A new train schedule took effect in China on July 1, 2025, starting this year’s 62-day summer […]

    MIL-OSI China: Wuhu Longwan Yangtze River tunnel starts operation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Wuhu Longwan Yangtze River tunnel starts operation Updated: July 1, 2025 21:12 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2025 shows vehicles passing through the toll station of the Wuhu Longwan Yangtze River tunnel in Wuhu, east China’s Anhui Province. The 6-kilometer-long Wuhu Longwan […]

    MIL-OSI China: Cable-stayed bridge across Yinjiang River in China’s Jiangsu joined together
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Cable-stayed bridge across Yinjiang River in China’s Jiangsu joined together Updated: July 1, 2025 21:01 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2025 shows a cable-stayed bridge across the Yinjiang River in east China’s Jiangsu Province. The cable-stayed bridge across the Yinjiang River, which […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: First Arab scholarship launched to support students at Tsinghua University in China
    The Hazem Ben-Gacem Arab Scholars Program will support up to 15 students every year for five years through Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes at Tsinghua University in China. The Scholar’s Program is available to students from Arab League countries. The scholarship strengthens ties between the Arab States and China, giving students access to one of the […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Jiangsu Province and Central Asia Welcome ‘Golden Period’ of Cooperation Together
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — The roar of container ships in the port of Lianyungang (Jiasu Province, east China) and the hoot of China-Europe freight trains sound […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Freight trains connect China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with Central Asia
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — A freight train carrying goods from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area departed from Zengcheng Railway Station in Guangzhou City, capital of […]

    MIL-OSI China: Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to motherland
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to motherland HONG KONG, July 1 — The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: /China Spotlight/ Young Generation Z Farmers in China Embrace Smart Farming
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TAIYUAN, July 1 (Xinhua) — From AI-powered data analytics platforms to drones roaming the skies, young Generation Z farmers in China are actively adopting modern farming methods, redefining the very essence of being a […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Ministry: China hopes for stability and development in Thailand
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — As a friendly neighbor, China hopes Thailand will maintain stability and development, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Tuesday. She made the […]

    MIL-OSI China: Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for former Japanese Economic Security Minister and current Representative Kobayashi
    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for former Japanese Economic Security Minister and current Representative Kobayashi Date：2025-06-27 Data Source：TAIWAN-JAPAN RELATIONS ASSOCIATION June 27, 2025  No. 223  Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a welcome luncheon on June 26 for Takayuki Kobayashi, former Japanese Minister in […]

    MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to IPAC statement condemning China for alleged plot targeting Vice President Hsiao
    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA response to IPAC statement condemning China for alleged plot targeting Vice President Hsiao June 27, 2025   The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) issued a statement on June 27 condemning China for an alleged plot to engineer a collision with a car carrying Vice President […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Air China launches first international flight with Chinese-built C909
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HOHHOT, July 1 (Xinhua) — Air China’s C909 passenger jet successfully completed a Hohhot-Ulaanbaatar flight on Tuesday, marking the official launch of the Chinese carrier’s first international […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: International Deep Space Association to be established in China
    Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HEFEI, July 1 (Xinhua) — A meeting will be held next Monday to establish the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA), which will be China’s first international […]

  • Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 2, 2025

    Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 2, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Lummis Releases List of Wyoming Wins in One Big Beautiful Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis July 1, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today released the following statement and list highlighting some Wyoming specific wins included in the One Big Beautiful Bill that passed the Senate today.   “The One Big Beautiful Bill represents a victory for our […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Shapes “One Big Beautiful Bill” to Unleash Alaska’s Economy, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Provide Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families, and Strengthen Health Care
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.01.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. This transformative legislation includes numerous provisions to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential, deliver tax relief for hard-working families and small businesses, make the largest investment for […]

    MIL-OSI China: Youths serve as bridge for Cambodia-China enhanced friendship, cooperation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News PHNOM PENH, July 1 — Youths have served and will continue to serve as a key bridge for enhanced friendship, exchanges and cooperation between Cambodia and China, experts and youths said here on Tuesday. They made the remarks during a Cambodian and Chinese youth dialogue on […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Gosar Introduces Legislation Delisting the Mexican Wolf from the Endangered Species Act
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Paul A Gosar DDS (AZ-04) Washington, D.C. — Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 4255, the Enhancing Safety for Animals (ESA) Act, legislation delisting the Mexican wolf from the Endangered Species Act and delinking its populations in the United States and Mexico: “Since being […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Scott Applauds Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement upon passage of the Senate reconciliation legislation, otherwise known as President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This vital and comprehensive reconciliation legislation will produce lasting positive change for the American people through […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Affirms Commitment to Enhancing Partnership for Inclusive Development
    Source: Government of Qatar Seville, July 02, 2025 The State of Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to fostering partnerships and mobilizing financing for inclusive development, expressing pride in hosting the Second Global Summit on Social Development this coming November.  The summit aims to enhance global dialogue and action toward inclusive social development and achieving the 2030 […]

    MIL-OSI: BitMart Research—Reframing the On-Chain Narrative: What New Story Is Base Telling?
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Mahe, Seychelles, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMart Research, the research arm of BitMart Exchange, has released a comprehensive analysis on the resurgence of the Base ecosystem, highlighting its explosive growth, evolving narratives, and rising institutional alignment. As daily active addresses, TVL, and transaction volumes reach new highs, Base is rapidly transitioning […]

    MIL-OSI USA: TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to announce $750 million tax credit for film and TV made in California
    Source: US State of California Governor Jul 1, 2025 LOS ANGELES COUNTY — Governor Gavin Newsom will announce a $750 million film and TV tax credit, boosting one of California’s hallmark industries, Los Angeles’ local economy, and thousands of industry jobs. WHEN: Wednesday, July 2, at approximately 10:45 a.m. LIVESTREAM: Governor’s Twitter page, Governor’s Facebook […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Hassan Statement on Senate Republicans Passing Budget Bill to Take Away Health Care from Millions of Americans
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Maggie Hassan WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement after voting against the Republican budget bill that will take health care away from tens of thousands of Granite Staters, make massive cuts to health care, and explode the national debt by […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Industry Skills Boards will drive better training
    Source: New Zealand Government Eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) will give industry a strong voice in work-based learning, ensuring the system delivers the right skills, in the right places, for a growing economy, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says.  “The Government promised to disestablish Te Pūkenga and return decision-making to local providers and industry. […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act Passes through House Natural Resources Committee
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed H.R. 131, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act, through the House Natural Resources Committee this morning. The bill eliminates interest payments on construction costs endured by non-federal entities and extends the repayment period to […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Invasive carp threaten the Great Lakes − and reveal a surprising twist in national politics
    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Mike Shriberg, Professor of Practice & Engagement, School for Environment & Sustainability, University of Michigan Invasive Asian carp are spreading up the Mississippi River system and already clog the Illinois River. AP Photo/John Flesher In his second term, President Donald Trump has not taken many actions that draw […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Business Confidence Remains Stationary Despite Early Optimism
    Source: Business Canterbury Canterbury businesses confidence is levelling off, according to Business Canterbury’s latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey. Despite reaching a high point in December last year, business confidence has not continued its upward trajectory in 2025 as many had hoped. Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “Business confidence has rebounded significantly since this time […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Jobs boost as the United Kingdom (UK) and Kenya bolster economic and security partnership
    Download logo Trade and investment deals agreed during the visit will contribute over £1bn to the UK economy and create UK jobs in engineering, defence industries, technical and advisory services, and financial services  The UK and Kenya will also increase collaboration to tackle organised crime, human trafficking and illicit finance through the UK-Kenya Security Compact  The […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Galaxy and Dude Perfect Team Up for Nationwide Tour
    Source: Samsung Dude Perfect and Samsung Galaxy today announced that the 2025 Dude Perfect HERO Tour will be powered by Samsung Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Dudes will also leverage Google Gemini to enhance each show with interactive technology, immersive digital moments, and real-time fan engagement. In 21 shows across 20 U.S. […]

    Hardeep Singh Puri highlights India’s economic milestones and reforms at ICAI Foundation Day
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Tuesday outlined India’s remarkable economic transformation over the past eleven years, crediting bold policy reforms, robust governance, and far-reaching social welfare measures for propelling the country from the world’s eleventh largest economy in 2014 to […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Podcast: Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha on leading with courage in the AI era
    Source: Microsoft Headline: Podcast: Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha on leading with courage in the AI era MOLLY WOOD: That was Rajesh Jha, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President for Experiences and Devices. As a key figure at the helm of Microsoft’s product innovation, he leads a team of tens of thousands of people around the world who […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Jasper Sleet: North Korean remote IT workers’ evolving tactics to infiltrate organizations
    Source: Microsoft Headline: Jasper Sleet: North Korean remote IT workers’ evolving tactics to infiltrate organizations Since 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence has observed remote information technology (IT) workers deployed by North Korea leveraging AI to improve the scale and sophistication of their operations, steal data, and generate revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: We’re teaming up with the Premier League to bring one billion-plus fans closer than ever to the game they love.
    Source: Microsoft Headline: We’re teaming up with the Premier League to bring one billion-plus fans closer than ever to the game they love. The Premier League is entering a new era, powered by Microsoft. As the Official Cloud and AI Partner of the Premier League, we’re helping the world’s most-watched football league unlock new value […]

    MIL-OSI Economics: Consistent Global Pricing for Microsoft’s Commercial Cloud 
    Source: Microsoft Headline: Consistent Global Pricing for Microsoft’s Commercial Cloud  Microsoft shared today that there will be no adjustments for our Commercial Cloud and On-Premises software services due to local currency fluctuations, following the latest semi-annual foreign exchange pricing evaluation. Any product-specific price adjustments and/or any Consumer price adjustments will continue to be communicated separately. Local currency […]

  • Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 2, 2025

    Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 2, 2025.

    MIL-OSI USA: Lummis Releases List of Wyoming Wins in One Big Beautiful Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis July 1, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today released the following statement and list highlighting some Wyoming specific wins included in the One Big Beautiful Bill that passed the Senate today.   “The One Big Beautiful Bill represents a victory for our […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Shapes “One Big Beautiful Bill” to Unleash Alaska’s Economy, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Provide Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families, and Strengthen Health Care
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.01.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. This transformative legislation includes numerous provisions to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential, deliver tax relief for hard-working families and small businesses, make the largest investment for […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: City and Regional Deals to unlock growth
    Source: New Zealand Government The Government has laid out its expectations for City and Regional Deals (CRDs) as long-term partnerships that will increase economic growth, create jobs, and boost productivity for New Zealanders, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. The Government has also signed the first Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) […]

    MIL-OSI China: Youths serve as bridge for Cambodia-China enhanced friendship, cooperation
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News PHNOM PENH, July 1 — Youths have served and will continue to serve as a key bridge for enhanced friendship, exchanges and cooperation between Cambodia and China, experts and youths said here on Tuesday. They made the remarks during a Cambodian and Chinese youth dialogue on […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Gosar Introduces Legislation Delisting the Mexican Wolf from the Endangered Species Act
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Paul A Gosar DDS (AZ-04) Washington, D.C. — Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 4255, the Enhancing Safety for Animals (ESA) Act, legislation delisting the Mexican wolf from the Endangered Species Act and delinking its populations in the United States and Mexico: “Since being […]

    MIL-OSI: Origin Investment Corp I Announces Pricing of $60,000,000 Initial Public Offering
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Singapore, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Origin Investment Corp I (the “Company”), a blank check company, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 6,000,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Senator Scott Applauds Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill
    US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement upon passage of the Senate reconciliation legislation, otherwise known as President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This vital and comprehensive reconciliation legislation will produce lasting positive change for the American people through […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Affirms Commitment to Enhancing Partnership for Inclusive Development
    Source: Government of Qatar Seville, July 02, 2025 The State of Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to fostering partnerships and mobilizing financing for inclusive development, expressing pride in hosting the Second Global Summit on Social Development this coming November.  The summit aims to enhance global dialogue and action toward inclusive social development and achieving the 2030 […]

    MIL-OSI: Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces Its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios as of June 30, 2025
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) today provided a summary unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and announced its net asset value and asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) as of June 30, 2025. […]

    MIL-OSI: BitMart Research—Reframing the On-Chain Narrative: What New Story Is Base Telling?
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Mahe, Seychelles, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMart Research, the research arm of BitMart Exchange, has released a comprehensive analysis on the resurgence of the Base ecosystem, highlighting its explosive growth, evolving narratives, and rising institutional alignment. As daily active addresses, TVL, and transaction volumes reach new highs, Base is rapidly transitioning […]

    MIL-OSI Banking: Industry Consultation on the Future of the Account-to-Account Payments System
    Source: Reserve Bank of Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and The Treasury welcome the release of a public consultation today by Australian Payments Network and Australian Payments Plus on the future of the account-to-account payments system. Formulating a clear vision for the account-to-account payments system that is consistent with public interest considerations is […]

    MIL-Evening Report: New laws to make it harder for large Australian and foreign companies to avoid paying tax
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kerrie Sadiq, Professor of Taxation, QUT Business School, and ARC Future Fellow, Queensland University of Technology The Conversation, CC BY The beginning of the financial year means for the first time in Australia the public will see previously unreleased tax reports produced by multinational taxpayers. These documents, […]

    MIL-OSI: Credit Building Apps (2025): Kikoff Recognized for Accessible, Low-Risk Credit Tools in Expert Consumers Report
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expert Consumers has published a new report identifying the leading credit-building app of 2025, with Kikoff receiving top recognition for its consistent performance, beginner-friendly structure, and accessibility for consumers with limited or no credit history. The annual evaluation focused on platforms that provide effective […]

    MIL-OSI: RBB Bancorp to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBB) and its subsidiaries, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”) and RBB Asset Management Company (“RAM”), collectively referred to herein as the “Company”, today announced that it will release financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025 after the markets close […]

    MIL-OSI United Nations: Unlock Financing through UN Joint SDG Fund, Urges Deputy Secretary-General at Sevilla Conference
    Source: United Nations 4 Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the side event, “Catalysing Change:  Unlocking Impactful Financing at Scale through the UN Joint SDG Fund”, during the Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla, Spain: I am delighted to join you today to showcase how the UN Joint SDG Fund is turning […]

    MIL-OSI USA: July 01, 2025
    I’m Voting NO on Trump’s Big Ugly Budget

    I believe in supporting working families. That’s why I am voting NO on Republicans’ big, ugly bill that would gut health care, food assistance, and basic needs programs that everyday Americans rely on. It is a handout to billionaires at…

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    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District) I believe in supporting working families. That’s why I am voting NO on Republicans’ big, ugly bill that would gut health care, food assistance, and basic needs programs that everyday Americans rely on. It is a handout to billionaires at the expense […]

    MIL-OSI USA: Team Maryland Statement on Administration Attempt to Reprogram FBI Headquarters Funding
    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Glenn Ivey – Maryland (4th District) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Representative Steny Hoyer, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, along with […]

    MIL-OSI Submissions: Detroit restaurants identified as ‘Black-owned’ on Yelp saw a slight drop in business ratings
    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Matthew Bui, Assistant Professor of Information and Digital Studies, University of Michigan Yelp’s Black-owned tag was designed to help business owners like Don Studvent attract more customers. His restaurant closed in 2018 after nine years in business. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio When the online review platform Yelp added […]

    MIL-OSI New Zealand: Business Confidence Remains Stationary Despite Early Optimism
    Source: Business Canterbury Canterbury businesses confidence is levelling off, according to Business Canterbury’s latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey. Despite reaching a high point in December last year, business confidence has not continued its upward trajectory in 2025 as many had hoped. Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “Business confidence has rebounded significantly since this time […]

    MIL-OSI: Amplify Energy Announces Sale of Non-Operated Eagle Ford Assets
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) (“Amplify,” the “Company,” “us,” or “our”) announced today it entered into a definitive agreement to sell all of its non-operated working interest in its Eagle Ford assets to Murphy Exploration & Production Company — USA for a contract price of […]