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Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Wyden, Merkley, Crapo, Risch Celebrate Senate Passage of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) June 18, 2025 U.S. House of Representatives must act to fulfill federal responsibility for rural, forested counties in Oregon and nationwide Washington D.C.— U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., along with U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both R-Idaho, celebrated today’s […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn Questions Witnesses on Potential Crimes in Biden Health Cover-up
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – Today during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) co-chaired entitled, “Unfit to Serve: How the Biden Cover-Up Endangered America and Undermined the Constitution,” he discussed with witness Theodore Wold, Visiting Fellow for Law and Technology Policy at the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Man dies after Edmund Road crash
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Phil Wilkinson Rotorua Police can confirm the man who was found critically injured following a crash on Edmund Road has died in hospital. The man was found critically injured after having been struck by a motorcycle when crossing a designated pedestrian crossing. Emergency services were called to […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: State Highway 7, Stillwater closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 7, Stillwater is currently closed at the intersection with Taylorville Road following a crash. Just after 12pm, Police were notified that a vehicle had collided with a stationary vehicle. One person has sustained minor injuries. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS Issued […]

MIL-OSI USA: Risch, Crapo Celebrate Senate Passage of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho James E Risch WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) today celebrated the Senate’s unanimous passage of their legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Forest Service’s Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS) through Fiscal Year 2026. “Idaho counties rely on SRS funding for schools, road maintenance, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Kennedy backs McCormick, Fetterman resolution to condemn antisemitic violence
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and 33 bipartisan colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning the trend of political violence against Jewish people. “Attacking innocent people for their faith […]

MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $12+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROJECTS ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK THROUGH THE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer Communities From North Country, Finger Lakes, CNY, Capital Region Win Funding For Critical Community Projects Such As Upgrading Wastewater Infrastructure, Expanding Access To Healthcare & More  Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is Flowing To Improve Upstate NY Infrastructure, Expand Healthcare & Create Jobs! […]

MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.18.25
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 18, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Dina El-Tawansy, of San Leandro, has been appointed Director of the California Department of Transportation. El-Tawansy has been District 4 Director at the California Department of Transportation since 2021, where she has held multiple positions since 1998, including District […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Govt set to surpass both law and order targets
Source: New Zealand Government New quarterly data shows the Government is on track to deliver on both law and order targets ahead of schedule, Minister for Children Karen Chhour and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith say. “We’re determined to protect communities, reduce victimisation, and to encourage young people not to continue down the path of serious […]

MIL-OSI: Tenaris provides information pursuant to Luxembourg Transparency Law
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LUXEMBOURG, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tenaris S.A. (NYSE and Mexico: TS and EXM Italy: TEN) (“Tenaris”, or the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s controlling shareholder, San Faustin S.A. (“San Faustin”), has notified the Company that, as a result of Tenaris’s open market repurchases of own shares under its share […]

MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals in Connecticut Arrest Ecuador Most Wanted
Source: US Marshals Service New Haven, CT – The U.S. Marshals District of Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday arrested in Oxford a man for being in violation of U.S. immigration law and he is wanted in connection with a 2011 homicide in Ecuador. Richard Cabrera, aka Ricardo Dionicio Cabrera-Erreyes, 50, is accused of […]

MIL-OSI Security: Tucson Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison on Child Pornography Charges
Source: United States Department of Justice (Human Trafficking) TUCSON, Ariz. – Sergio Herran, 47, of Tucson, Arizona, was sentenced on June 17, 2025, by Senior United States District Judge Raner C. Collins to a term of 8 years in prison and a term of 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently. Following a four-day […]

MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Coffey to Liquor Control Commission
Source: US State of Nebraska . Pillen Appoints Judge Coffey to Liquor Control Commission    LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of J. Michael Coffey to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, representing the 2nd Congressional District. His appointment, while immediate, is subject to confirmation next year by the Nebraska Legislature.   Coffey is […]

MIL-OSI USA: Former Rwandan genocide perpetrator charged with immigration fraud following ICE investigation
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement DAYTON, Ohio – A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigation resulted in an indictment that was unsealed June 13, charging a Dayton man with lying on his applications for a green card and United States citizenship by concealing his past role as a leader and perpetrator of the genocide […]

MIL-OSI USA: Maxwell Frost Introduces Legislation to Expose Human Rights Abuses in Immigration Detention System – SUDEM Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Maxwell Frost Florida (10th District) June 18, 2025 Watch the Orlando Press Conference Here ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY),introduced the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment (SUDEM) Act, legislation that would expose widespread […]

MIL-OSI Australia: 2025–26 ACT Budget: what’s in it for Belconnen
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services New public toilet facilities will be installed, funded by the Australian Government. There will also be a new all-abilities playground built in Florey. Local playground improvements The play facilities in the Umbagong District Park will be upgraded. There will also be a playground upgrade in McKellar. Improved sports […]

MIL-OSI Security: Prolific Guatemalan Drug Traffickers Extradited to the United States to Face Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge
Source: United States Attorneys General 13 Steven Ovaldino Lorenzana Alvarenga, also known as “Chipi,” and Allan Mendoza, also known as “Carnes” and “Carnitas,” both of Guatemala, made their initial appearances today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia following their June 17 extraditions from Guatemala to the United States. Lorenzana Alvarenga, 30, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Prolific Guatemalan Drug Traffickers Extradited to the United States to Face Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge
Source: US State of Vermont Steven Ovaldino Lorenzana Alvarenga, also known as “Chipi,” and Allan Mendoza, also known as “Carnes” and “Carnitas,” both of Guatemala, made their initial appearances today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia following their June 17 extraditions from Guatemala to the United States. Lorenzana Alvarenga, 30, and […]

MIL-OSI USA: DelBene Leads Bipartisan Bill to Make Rehabilitation Care More Affordable, Accessible for Seniors
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington) Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15), and Ron Estes (KS-04) reintroduced the bipartisan Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, legislation that would fix an arbitrary Medicare policy that excludes certain patients from skilled nursing care coverage, […]

MIL-OSI Security: Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime and Firearms Violation
Source: United States Attorneys General Douglas Wayne Cornett, 58, of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, pleaded guilty in federal court today to two federal hate crimes charges involving attempts to kill and to discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence. According to court documents, on the evening of Feb. 28, 2024, Cornett followed a box […]

Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

MIL-OSI Australia: Engage with your stakeholders during SFTs
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Successor fund transfers can have a significant impact on members and their contributing employers. You should engage with your members, employers and gateways early for a smooth transition. Unique superannuation identifier (USI) details should be updated 28 days before they become effective so gateways, clearing houses and payroll […]

MIL-OSI Australia: National Australia Bank pays $751,200 in penalties for alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right Rules
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) has paid penalties totalling $751,200 after the ACCC issued it with four infringement notices for alleged contraventions of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) Rules. The infringement notices relate to alleged failures by NAB to disclose, or accurately disclose, credit limit data in response to […]

MIL-OSI Australia: 2025–26 ACT Budget: what’s in it for Belconnen
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services New public toilet facilities will be installed, funded by the Australian Government. There will also be a new all-abilities playground built in Florey. Local playground improvements The play facilities in the Umbagong District Park will be upgraded. There will also be a playground upgrade in McKellar. Improved sports […]

MIL-Evening Report: Jaws at 50: how a single movie changed our perception of white sharks forever
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Long, Strategic Professor in Palaeontology, Flinders University Shane Myers Photography/Shutterstock It’s been 50 years since Steven Spielberg’s movie Jaws first cast a terrifying shadow across our screens. At a low point during production, Spielberg worried he’d only ever be known for “a big fish story”. The […]

MIL-Evening Report: Robot eyes are power hungry. What if we gave them tools inspired by the human brain?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam D Hines, Research Fellow, Centre for Robotics, Queensland University of Technology A hexapod robot navigating outdoors. Adam Hines Robots are increasingly becoming a part of our lives – from warehouse automation to robotic vacuum cleaners. And just like humans, robots need to know where they are […]

MIL-Evening Report: Winter viruses can trigger a heart attack or stroke, our study shows. It’s another good reason to get a flu or COVID shot
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tu Nguyen, PhD Candidate, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Irina Shatilova/Shutterstock Winter is here, along with cold days and the inevitable seasonal surge in respiratory viruses. But it’s not only the sniffles we need to worry about. Heart attacks and strokes also […]

MIL-Evening Report: School playgrounds are one of the main locations for bullying. How can they be set up to stop it?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendon Hyndman, Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Arts and Education, Charles Sturt University Dan Kenyon/ Getty Images Children spend thousands of hours in playgrounds at school. A lot of this time does not have the same levels of teacher preparation and supervision as classrooms do. Research shows […]

MIL-Evening Report: Companies are betting on AI to help lift productivity. Workers need to be part of the process
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Llewellyn Spink, AI Corporate Governance Lead, Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney The Conversation, CC BY-NC Australia’s productivity is flatlining, posting the worst vitals we’ve seen in 60 years. Politicians and chief executives are prescribing artificial intelligence (AI) like it’s the new penicillin – a wonder […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Stargazing flight: how Bogong moths use the night sky to navigate hundreds of kilometres
Source: 19 June 2025 Bogong moth. Photo credit: Ajay Narendra, Macquarie University. In a world-first discovery, researchers have shown that Australia’s iconic Bogong moth uses constellations of stars and the Milky Way to navigate hundreds of kilometres across the country during its annual migration – making it the first known invertebrate to rely on a […]

MIL-OSI Australia: ACT Budget 2025–26: supporting primary health care
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website. You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time. MIL […]

MIL-OSI USA: Ahead of Juneteenth, Momentum Grows for H.R. 40, Pressley’s Historic Reparations Legislation
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) Bill Would Form Commission to Develop Reparations Proposals for African American Descendants of Enslaved People Legislation Now Has Support of Over 100 National and Grassroots Organizations H.R. 40 Press Conference | H.R. 40 Bill Text | H.R. 40 Briefing Photos | H.R. 40 Briefing […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Reps. Kamlager-Dove, Chu, Colleagues Conduct Oversight at Adelanto ICE Facility
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District) ADELANTO, CA — Yesterday, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) gained entry to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center to fulfill her constitutional oversight responsibilities. Alongside Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Mark Takano (CA-39), and Luz Rivas (CA-29), she demanded answers following reports of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Kamlager-Dove, Chu, Sánchez, Takano, and Rivas Successfully Gain Access to Adelanto ICE Facility, Demanding Accountability and Answers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District) ADELANTO, CA – Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), and Rep. Luz Rivas (CA-29) were granted entry to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in order to conduct oversight guaranteed by federal […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Video highlights risks of cassowary feeding
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 18 Jun 2025 Open larger image A “Be cass-o-wary” sign Authorities are urging people to avoid unlawfully feeding wildlife after a close encounter with a cassowary. Security video from south Mission Beach on May 09 shows a habituated male cassowary and his chick approaching a home in the hopes of being […]

MIL-OSI Global: G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happen
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Sven Teske, Prof. Dr. | Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney The world’s most developed economies have also burnt the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Province Invests in Training More Doctors
Source: Government of Canada regional news The Province is funding more seats for Nova Scotians who want to study to become doctors. Starting this fall, there will be five more first-year seats reserved for Nova Scotia students in the doctor of medicine program at Dalhousie University in Halifax, with another five first-year seats in 2026-27. […]

MIL-OSI: Rightworks Marks Four-Year Milestone After Winning Nine Badges in G2 Spring 2025 Reports
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NASHUA, N.H., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rightworks, the only intelligent cloud service provider of solutions purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals, is proud to announce that its OneSpace platform was awarded nine badges in G2’s Spring 2025 Reports. This recognition marks a milestone for Rightworks, as the company celebrates four […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint UK-Cayman Islands Statement
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Joint UK-Cayman Islands Statement Joint statement from Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and Cayman Islands Premier André Ebanks, following a meeting in London on 17 June 2025 Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and Cayman Islands Premier André […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to a systematic review looking at the association between ocean microplastic pollution and cardiometabolic disease risk
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments June 18, 2025 A systematic review published in the Journal for the American Heart Association looks at ocean microplastic pollution and the risk of cardiometabolic disease in US coastline counties.  Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University, said: “I fear this paper will lead to more “plastics […]

2026 Women’s T20 WC: India drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, SA
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record […]

New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Man dies after Edmund Road crash
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Phil Wilkinson Rotorua Police can confirm the man who was found critically injured following a crash on Edmund Road has died in hospital. The man was found critically injured after having been struck by a motorcycle when crossing a designated pedestrian crossing. Emergency services were called to […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: State Highway 7, Stillwater closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 7, Stillwater is currently closed at the intersection with Taylorville Road following a crash. Just after 12pm, Police were notified that a vehicle had collided with a stationary vehicle. One person has sustained minor injuries. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS Issued […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Amnesty International – Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran
Source: Amnesty International As more and more civilians bear the cruel toll of the terrifying military escalation in Iran and Israel since 13 June 2025, and amid threats of further escalation in the conflict, Amnesty International is urging the Israeli and Iranian authorities to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Matariki weekend forecast mixed for star-gazing across New Zealand
Source: NIWA New Zealanders hoping to see the Matariki stars over the long weekend will have mixed conditions, with the best viewing likely on Friday and Saturday in many areas, according to NIWA’s 2025 Matariki cloud cover forecast. With the Matariki star cluster visible on New Zealand’s eastern horizon just before the rising of the sun, […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Russia sanctions target enablers of war, including Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced new sanctions on crucial enablers of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. This latest round of sanctions targets actors involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, as well as vessels that are part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’. “New Zealand must continue […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economic surprise great news for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s surprise economic result is great news for workers, families and businesses, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said today.“Stats NZ reported today that the economy grew 0.8 per cent in the first three months of the year, twice the rate forecast by the Treasury and the Reserve Bank a short time ago. “This […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economic growth still in the hole dug in 2024
Source: NZCTU Data released by Stats NZ today shows that the economy grew on a quarterly basis by 0.8% but fell on an annual basis by 1.1% said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “This is positive data for the first quarter of this year, but the fact that the economy is about the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economic growth still in the hole dug in 2024 – CTU Economist
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Data released by Stats NZ today shows that the economy grew on a quarterly basis by 0.8% but fell on an annual basis by 1.1% said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “This is positive data for the first quarter of this year, but the fact that the economy […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Aotearoa to host world-leading conference on women’s entrepreneurship – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A major international conference in Auckland is putting the spotlight on how to better support female founders and highlighting wāhine Māori perspectives on entrepreneurship. What do female entrepreneurs really want and why is the system still stacked against them? These are a couple of the big questions due to be […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Govt set to surpass both law and order targets
Source: New Zealand Government New quarterly data shows the Government is on track to deliver on both law and order targets ahead of schedule, Minister for Children Karen Chhour and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith say. “We’re determined to protect communities, reduce victimisation, and to encourage young people not to continue down the path of serious […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Strong interest in new programme for overseas-trained doctors
Source: New Zealand Government A total of 180 overseas-trained doctors have expressed interest in a new Government-funded training programme aimed at boosting New Zealand’s primary care workforce, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“New Zealand needs more doctors – particularly in primary and rural healthcare care settings – and this Government is taking action to make that […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: O Mahurangi – Penlink to fully open in 2028
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency While O Mahurangi – Penlink is still scheduled for completion in 2028, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) had planned to open some sections of the road earlier near Stillwater and Ara Wēiti. However, a major slip at the project’s largest fill site has now delayed construction of these sections. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: GDP increases 0.8 percent in the March 2025 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: Gross domestic product: March 2025 quarter
GDP increases 0.8 percent in the March 2025 quarter – media release 19 June 2025 New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.8 percent in the March 2025 quarter, following a 0.5 percent increase in the December 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Activity increased in the March 2025 quarter across all […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – RBNZ Bulletin: Reflections on 35 Years of Flexible Inflation Targeting – Lessons from the RBNZ Research Conference
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 19 June 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua hosted a research conference on 6-7 March 2025 commemorating “35 Years of Flexible Inflation Targeting – Challenges and Opportunities”. This Bulletin summarises the key themes and insights that emerged during the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: New day stay unit at Starship Children’s Hospital will increase capacity
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown today officially opened the new Athlae Lyon Day Stay Unit at Starship Children’s Hospital, marking a major milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of New Zealand’s largest children’s hospital.“Starship plays a critical role in caring for our most vulnerable children, not just from Auckland but from right across […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Taking the handbrake off productivity through transport rule reform
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing a bold work programme to increase productivity and efficiency through comprehensively reforming New Zealand’s land transport rules, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Land transport rules set out how different sectors of the transport industry must operate. They impact all road users – from the suburban mum or […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consultation on ECE licensing criteria open
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says that the Ministry of Education are now consulting on changing, merging, or removing approximately three-quarters of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) licensing criteria. “Earlier this year the ECE Sector Review instigated 15 changes to modernise and simplify regulations,” Mr Seymour says. “The changes to the ECE regulations […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – Integration of Māori healing and mainstream healthcare delivers social impact
Source: Rata Foundation Te Arateatea Trust is successfully bridging traditional Māori healing practices with mainstream healthcare, offering an inclusive, holistic health service, particularly for expectant and new mothers. The organisation operates Te Ara Teatea, a Whare Hauora (health clinic) established in response to community needs, with an additional focus on training practitioners in rongoā Māori, the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Sustainable Business – 17th Climate Change & Business Conference: Where Ambition Meets Action
Source: Sustainable Business Council Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier Climate Change and Business Conference returns in 2025, bringing together global and local leaders to accelerate climate action and business innovation. The conference is taking place on 8-9 September at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. This year’s theme Ambition. Accountability. Action. promises to inspire and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – The Israeli Assault Against Iran… Playing with Fire
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Israeli assault launched against Iran shortly before dawn on Friday, 13/6/2025, targeted three levels: First: The military command-and-control system, including senior army and Revolutionary Guard leadership; Second: The core infrastructure of Iran’s nuclear program—particularly nuclear stations and reactors, as well as missile and drone launch bases; Third: The […]

Baltic News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

MIL-OSI Banking: The European Space Agency, Thales Alenia Space and Blue Origin to explore collaboration opportunities
Source: Thales Group Headline: The European Space Agency, Thales Alenia Space and Blue Origin to explore collaboration opportunities The cooperation will cover human spaceflight, science, technology and commercial capabilities Paris Air Show, June 18th 2025 – The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – Adoption by the Union of the Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty – P10_TA(2025)0126 – Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 194 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments, Having regard to the […]

MIL-OSI USA: McConnell Opening Statement at SAC-D Hearing on FY 26 Budget Request for the Army
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, convened today’s hearing “A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Army”. Prepared text of his opening statement follows: “With us today are the […]

MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and Finland emphasizing importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability
Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and Finland emphasizing importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability Date：2025-06-12 Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs June 12, 2025 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Finnish President Alexander Stubb met in Tokyo on June […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and Finland emphasizing importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability
Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and Finland emphasizing importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability Date：2025-06-12Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs June 12, 2025Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Finnish President Alexander Stubb met in Tokyo on June 11. In a joint statement, they […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Montenegro and Moldova: Parliament welcomes EU membership progress
Source: European Union 2 MEPs welcome Montenegro´s objective to join the EU in 2028 and praise Moldova’s EU membership efforts in resolutions adopted on Wednesday. Importance of political stability in Montenegro Parliament calls for political stability in Montenegro and substantial progress regarding electoral and judicial reforms as well as the fight against organised crime and […]

MIL-OSI: BTCC Exchange Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Launch of First-Ever User Badge Program
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VILNIUS, Lithuania, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving exchanges, celebrates its 14th anniversary by launching its first-ever user badge program. The milestone campaign, running from June 16 to July 1, 2025, introduces the exclusive “14 Years of Momentum” badge. This limited-edition emblem aims to honor community […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Strengthening Women, Peace and Security focus of FSC Security Dialogue and side-event of the Estonian Chairpersonship
Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE Headline: Strengthening Women, Peace and Security focus of FSC Security Dialogue and side-event of the Estonian Chairpersonship Strengthening Women, Peace and Security focus of FSC Security Dialogue and side-event of the Estonian Chairpersonship | OSCE Skip navigation Navigation Navigation Home Newsroom News and press releases […]

MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Gains Strong Momentum Ahead of Upcoming Exchange Launch
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about names in crypto as its presale crosses a major milestone — over 11,500 investors and $5 million raised. With just under 7 weeks left before the token hits major exchanges, investor confidence is […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Montenegro and Moldova: MEPs applaud EU membership progress
Source: European Parliament 3 MEPs welcome Montenegro´s objective to join the EU in 2028 and praise Moldova’s EU membership efforts in resolutions adopted on Wednesday. Importance of political stability in Montenegro Parliament calls for political stability in Montenegro and substantial progress regarding electoral and judicial reforms as well as the fight against organised crime and […]

MIL-OSI: Novian’s consolidated revenue increased 2.4% in 2024 to EUR 38.9 million
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) The Novian IT group’s consolidated revenue in 2024 amounted to EUR 38.9 million and grew 2.4% compared to 2023. The group’s EBITDA for the 12-month period was EUR 2.57 million and was 2.1 times the previous year’s figure. The operating profit for last year was EUR 1.5 million, or 14.3 times the […]

MIL-OSI: An authorization to register an amendment of the article of association of Urbo bankas UAB has been received
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Urbo bankas UAB (hereinafter – “the Bank”), company code 112027077, address: Konstitucijos pr.18B, Vilnius. The Bank informs that the Financial Market Supervisory Committee of the Bank of Lithuania, by its decision of 17 June 2025, allowed the Bank to register the amendments of the Bank’s articles of association, related with the increase […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Animal Welfare – WORLD’S BIGGEST INVESTIGATION INTO EGG FACTORY FARMING. NEW ZEALAND CAGES SCRUTINISED
Source: Animals Aotearoa In the largest global investigation ever, The Open Wing Alliance reveals never-before-seen footage of systemic animal abuse and public health risks in cage egg factory farming. Alongside footage from 36 other countries, the exposé includes footage from a colony cage factory farm in New Zealand. New Zealand – June 17 2025 – […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Marine Environment – Three major French investors reject deep sea mining
Source: United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) Three major French financial institutions, including two of the country’s largest banks and the state’s public investment arm, have announced their rejection of deep sea mining during the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) last week in Nice. The three institutions are: BNP Paribas – France’s largest and Europe’s second largest […]

Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Russia sanctions target enablers of war, including Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced new sanctions on crucial enablers of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. This latest round of sanctions targets actors involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, as well as vessels that are part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’. “New Zealand must continue […]

MIL-OSI USA: Secretary of Defense Hegseth Testifies Before Senate Committee on Base Defense, Importance of Air Superiority in Conflicts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) held a hearing today to review the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) budget request for Fiscal Year 2026. During the hearing, members received testimony from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth; Chairman […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: From the Paris Air Show, Shaheen Pens Wall Street Journal Op-Ed Warning Trump’s Trade Policy Threatens Our National Defense and Global Alliances
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – After co-leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to the Paris Air Show, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal warning that President Trump’s trade policy threatens American national defense and global alliances. In her […]

MIL-Evening Report: What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Olivier Sterck, Associate professor, University of Oxford Humanitarian needs are rising around the world. At the same time, major donors such as the US and the UK are pulling back support, placing increasing strain on already overstretched aid systems. Global humanitarian needs have quadrupled since 2015, driven […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – EU-UA trade agreement – E-002387/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer  E-002387/2025to the CommissionRule 144Anna Bryłka (PfE) Please provide information about the progress and state of play of the negotiations on the new EU-Ukraine trade conditions following the expiry of the transitional provisions under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1132 of 3 June 2025 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/761 and […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: 18 June 2025

Donors making a difference: refugees and migrants
Source: World Health Organisation Today, more than one billion people, about one in eight globally, are on the move, driven by war, conflict, disasters, environmental degradation or economic instability. Migration and displacement are powerful social determinants of health, shaping how and whether people can access the health conditions they need to survive and thrive. Climate […]

MIL-OSI Global: Trump breaks from western allies at G7 summit as US weighs joining Iran strikes
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor in the Department of Government, University of Essex Working alongside western democratic allies has not been a natural fit for Donald Trump. The US president left the recently concluded G7 summit in Canada early, with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron assuming this was to work […]

MIL-OSI Europe: At a Glance – Tax challenges facing the European defence union – 18-06-2025
Source: European Parliament 2 Confronted with warfare on the European continent since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, EU Member States, along with other European partners, have backed the need for a substantial increase in defence spending. This budgetary challenge has in turn raised important questions about the role of taxation in financing these efforts. MIL […]

MIL-OSI Africa: What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Olivier Sterck, Associate professor, University of Oxford Humanitarian needs are rising around the world. At the same time, major donors such as the US and the UK are pulling back support, placing increasing strain on already overstretched aid systems. Global humanitarian needs have quadrupled since 2015, driven by […]

MIL-OSI Global: What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Olivier Sterck, Associate professor, University of Oxford Humanitarian needs are rising around the world. At the same time, major donors such as the US and the UK are pulling back support, placing increasing strain on already overstretched aid systems. Global humanitarian needs have quadrupled since 2015, driven by […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Statement by the OSCE Troika to condemn Russia’s intensified attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine
Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE Headline: Statement by the OSCE Troika to condemn Russia’s intensified attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine Statement by the OSCE Troika to condemn Russia’s intensified attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine | OSCE Skip navigation Navigation Navigation Home Newsroom News and […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Montenegro and Moldova: Parliament welcomes EU membership progress
Source: European Union 2 MEPs welcome Montenegro´s objective to join the EU in 2028 and praise Moldova’s EU membership efforts in resolutions adopted on Wednesday. Importance of political stability in Montenegro Parliament calls for political stability in Montenegro and substantial progress regarding electoral and judicial reforms as well as the fight against organised crime and […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney to attend the Canada-EU Summit and the NATO Summit
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and The Hague, the Netherlands, from June 22 to 25, 2025, to participate in the Canada-European Union (EU) Summit and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit. At the Canada-EU Summit, the Prime Minister […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Armed Forces recognise Poland’s Second World War contribution at ceremony in Warsaw
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Press release UK Armed Forces recognise Poland’s Second World War contribution at ceremony in Warsaw UK Defence Minister Lord Coaker, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz pay tribute to the extraordinary courage displayed by Polish paratroopers during one of the most famous […]

MIL-OSI: Satellogic Poised to Deliver Its NextGen Satellite and Technology Transfer for Malaysia’s Earth Observation Satellite Program
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Satellogic, Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in satellite manufacturing and high-resolution Earth observation data, is pleased to announce that Uzma Berhad, and by extension Satellogic as Uzma’s Technology Partner, has been selected as the successful bidder to lead the Malaysian High-Resolution Earth Observation Satellite […]

MIL-OSI China: G7 summit ends in disputes
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Group of Seven (G7) summit wrapped up in Canada on Tuesday with no joint communique but some stark frictions. Several statements, or the leaders’ commitments, were issued after the summit, which included driving secure, responsible and trustworthy AI adoption across public and private sectors, powering […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Update 295 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – The IAEA team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) today heard repeated rounds of gunfire that appeared to be aimed at drones reportedly attacking the site’s training centre, followed by the sound of multiple explosions, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. It was the fourth time […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: IAEA Director General’s Speech at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – Nobel’s spotlight on our perilous path and how we change course I want to start by congratulating Nihon Hidankyō and the hibakusha for their Nobel Peace Prize. As a young diplomat almost 40 years ago, I was fortunate to be part of a UN disarmament fellowship programme and […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – Presentation of HIV/AIDS Policy Report: The EU’s role in ending HIV/AIDS in Ukraine – Committee on Public Health
Source: European Parliament AIDS/HIV On the 25th of June, Dr Andriy Klepikov, the Executive Director of the International Charitable Foundation “Alliance for Public Health”, a Ukraine based organisation, developing work on the epidemics of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis and other socially dangerous diseases in Ukraine, will present the report on The EU’s role in ending […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – 23-24 June: EVP Séjourné, Mercosur hearing, CTIP, Ukraine-Moldova, Israel – Committee on International Trade
Source: European Parliament On 23rd and 24th of June Executive Vice President Séjourné will deliver a presentation on the trade dimension of the Clean Industrial Deal. Members will hold exchanges on the review of the EU’s Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas with Ukraine and Moldova. Members will hold a public hearing on the EU-Mercosur […]

Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Amnesty International – Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran
Source: Amnesty International As more and more civilians bear the cruel toll of the terrifying military escalation in Iran and Israel since 13 June 2025, and amid threats of further escalation in the conflict, Amnesty International is urging the Israeli and Iranian authorities to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Welch Shares Video Urging Congress to Oppose U.S. Involvement in Netanyahu’s War with Iran: “I do not want the United States to get involved in another Mideast war.” 
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today shared a video voicing his concerns about potential involvement by the United States in the Israel-Iran conflict, urging Senators of both parties to strongly oppose allowing Netanyahu to pull the U.S. into yet another forever war […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – The Israeli Assault Against Iran… Playing with Fire
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Israeli assault launched against Iran shortly before dawn on Friday, 13/6/2025, targeted three levels: First: The military command-and-control system, including senior army and Revolutionary Guard leadership; Second: The core infrastructure of Iran’s nuclear program—particularly nuclear stations and reactors, as well as missile and drone launch bases; Third: The […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: From the Paris Air Show, Shaheen Pens Wall Street Journal Op-Ed Warning Trump’s Trade Policy Threatens Our National Defense and Global Alliances
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – After co-leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to the Paris Air Show, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal warning that President Trump’s trade policy threatens American national defense and global alliances. In her […]

MIL-OSI: First Bank Announces Completion of $35 Million Subordinated Debt Offering
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HAMILTON, N.J., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Bank (the “Bank”) (NASDAQ: FRBA) today announced the closing of a $35.0 million private placement of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes. The Bank plans to use the proceeds to redeem its outstanding $30.0 million of subordinated notes and for general corporate purposes. The notes […]

MIL-OSI: John Pucin Appointed to Board of Directors of NSTS Bancorp, Inc. and North Shore Trust and Savings
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WAUKEGAN, Ill., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NSTS Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company for North Shore Trust and Savings (the “Bank”), announced today that Mr. John S. Pucin has been appointed to the Board of Directors of both the Company and the Bank. Mr. Pucin was appointed to fill […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 18 June 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 18 June 2025 The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this evening. The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar His […]

MIL-OSI: Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. Overnight Offering Announced
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (“the Company”) is pleased to announce it will undertake an offering of Preferred Shares (TSX: LFE.PR.B) and Class A Shares (TSX: LFE) of the Company. The offering will be led by National Bank Financial Inc. The sales period of this […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICE Tyler joint investigation leads to life in federal prison for Cherokee County man convicted for sex trafficking teens
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement DALLAS — A Jacksonville, Texas man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for sex trafficking violations, announced U.S. Immigrations Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Dallas Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard and acting U.S. Attorney Eastern District Texas Jay R. Combs. Desnique Deshawn Herndon, 28, was sentenced […]

MIL-Evening Report: What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Olivier Sterck, Associate professor, University of Oxford Humanitarian needs are rising around the world. At the same time, major donors such as the US and the UK are pulling back support, placing increasing strain on already overstretched aid systems. Global humanitarian needs have quadrupled since 2015, driven […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reimaging Rochester with Bull’s Head Empowerment Center
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced a transformational $23.6 million project to establish the Bull’s Head Empowerment Center on Clifton Street in Rochester. The Empowerment Center, located within the City’s 12.8-acre Bull’s Head Neighborhood Brownfield Opportunity Area, will see the adaptive reuse and expansion of an existing building into a […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran
Source: Amnesty International – As more and more civilians bear the cruel toll of the terrifying military escalation in Iran and Israel since 13 June 2025, and amid threats of further escalation in the conflict, Amnesty International is urging the Israeli and Iranian authorities to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Israel-Iran: Urgent call to end ‘reckless military action’ and protect civilians amid growing hostilities
Source: Amnesty International – Israeli and Iranian authorities repeatedly demonstrate utter disregard for international human rights and humanitarian law with impunity Escalation masks Israel’s deepening starvation of Gaza and West Bank oppression in ongoing apartheid Iran responds to Israeli attacks by imposing internet restrictions, arresting journalists, and executing a man for alleged espionage ‘Instead of […]

Israel News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

Palestine – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
Palestine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

New Zealand News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025
Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Amnesty International – Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran
Source: Amnesty International As more and more civilians bear the cruel toll of the terrifying military escalation in Iran and Israel since 13 June 2025, and amid threats of further escalation in the conflict, Amnesty International is urging the Israeli and Iranian authorities to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senators Coons, Schumer, Murray, Reed, Warner statement on President Trump’s actions in the Middle East
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons WASHINGTON – Ranking Senate Defense Appropriator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Senate Armed Services Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.) today released the following statement […]

MIL-OSI USA: Kennedy backs McCormick, Fetterman resolution to condemn antisemitic violence
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and 33 bipartisan colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning the trend of political violence against Jewish people. “Attacking innocent people for their faith […]

MIL-OSI USA: Castro Statement on Israel-Iran Conflict
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joaquin Castro (20th District of Texas) June 18, 2025 SAN ANTONIO, TX — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of both the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the Israel-Iran conflict: “I represent Military City, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin, Marshall Introduce Bill to Lower Costs and Improve Reliability of Freight Rail Service for American Businesses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) reintroduced the Reliable Rail Service Act to help address the unreliable service and high costs of rail shipping for Wisconsin farmers and manufacturers. The legislation would strengthen our rail supply chain […]

MIL-OSI Russia: A solution to the Iran-Israel conflict can be found – Russian President V. Putin
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 St. Petersburg, June 19 /Xinhua/ — The Iranian-Israeli conflict can be resolved in a way that ensures both Iran’s interests in the peaceful nuclear sector and Israel’s […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Discusses Israeli-Iranian Conflict with Omani FM
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said Israel’s attack on Iran was a violation of international law and norms of international […]

MIL-OSI USA: Secretary of Defense Hegseth Testifies Before Senate Committee on Base Defense, Importance of Air Superiority in Conflicts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) held a hearing today to review the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) budget request for Fiscal Year 2026. During the hearing, members received testimony from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth; Chairman […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – The Israeli Assault Against Iran… Playing with Fire
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Israeli assault launched against Iran shortly before dawn on Friday, 13/6/2025, targeted three levels: First: The military command-and-control system, including senior army and Revolutionary Guard leadership; Second: The core infrastructure of Iran’s nuclear program—particularly nuclear stations and reactors, as well as missile and drone launch bases; Third: The […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran
Source: Amnesty International – As more and more civilians bear the cruel toll of the terrifying military escalation in Iran and Israel since 13 June 2025, and amid threats of further escalation in the conflict, Amnesty International is urging the Israeli and Iranian authorities to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect […]

MIL-OSI NGOs: Israel-Iran: Urgent call to end ‘reckless military action’ and protect civilians amid growing hostilities
Source: Amnesty International – Israeli and Iranian authorities repeatedly demonstrate utter disregard for international human rights and humanitarian law with impunity Escalation masks Israel’s deepening starvation of Gaza and West Bank oppression in ongoing apartheid Iran responds to Israeli attacks by imposing internet restrictions, arresting journalists, and executing a man for alleged espionage ‘Instead of […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli Defense Minister Says Iran’s ‘Internal Security Headquarters’ Destroyed
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 18 (Xinhua) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that fighter jets from the Jewish state’s air force destroyed “the headquarters of Iran’s internal […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement by the Secretary-General – on the need for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran
Source: United Nations I remain profoundly alarmed by the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. I reiterate my call for immediate de-escalation leading to a ceasefire. I strongly appeal to all to avoid any further internationalization of the conflict. Any additional military interventions could have enormous consequences, not only for […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Wake Up America on Newsmax to Discuss Conflict in Middle East, Budget Reconciliation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Wake Up America on Newsmax to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, along with the budget reconciliation package. […]

MIL-OSI Global: Why Israel-Iran tensions might not raise prices at the pump as much as feared (for now)
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Adi Imsirovic, Lecturer in Energy Systems, University of Oxford GreenOak/Shutterstock The unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks’ ability to cope in an already uncertain market. Iran exports up to 2 million barrels of oil […]

University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: Migrating bogong moths use the stars and Earth’s magnetic field to find ancestral summer caves each year
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Eric Warrant, Professor of Zoology at the University of Lund, Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University, and Adjunct Professor, University of South Australia Vik Dunis/iNaturalist, CC BY-NC It’s a warm January summer afternoon, and as I traverse the flower-strewn western slopes of Australia’s highest mountain, Mount […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New scanner could improve brain tumour treatment

Scientists at the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian have been awarded £350,000 of Scottish Government funding to investigate a new way to scan brain tumours.
Source: University of Aberdeen FCI scanner Scientists at the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian have been awarded £350,000 of Scottish Government funding to investigate a new way to scan brain tumours. Funded by a Chief Scientist Office Translational Clinical Studies grant, the team will use Aberdeen-designed, Field Cycling Imaging (FCI) to generate never-before seen […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Nirmala Naidoo to the annual conference of the National Campus and Community Radio Association
Source: Government of Canada News Nanaimo, British ColumbiaJune 18, 2025 Nirmala Naidoo, Commissioner for Alberta and the Northwest TerritoriesCanadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Check against delivery Thank you for the invitation to speak today and for that warm welcome. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory […]

MIL-OSI USA: King Blasts Defense Secretary for Presenting Incomplete FY26 Pentagon Budget
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) blasted the Department of Defense (DoD) for not presenting the committee with a full year 2026 fiscal budget that fully reflects the department’s funding priorities and […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Aotearoa to host world-leading conference on women’s entrepreneurship – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A major international conference in Auckland is putting the spotlight on how to better support female founders and highlighting wāhine Māori perspectives on entrepreneurship. What do female entrepreneurs really want and why is the system still stacked against them? These are a couple of the big questions due to be […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to final draft guidance on donanemab and lecanemab
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments June 19, 2025 Scientists comment on final NICE draft guidance on the use of donanemab and lecanemab for Alzheimer’s disease.  Prof Charles Marshall, Professor of Clinical Neurology, Queen Mary University of London, said: “This will be very disappointing news to people living with Alzheimer’s disease. However, the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.18.25
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 18, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Dina El-Tawansy, of San Leandro, has been appointed Director of the California Department of Transportation. El-Tawansy has been District 4 Director at the California Department of Transportation since 2021, where she has held multiple positions since 1998, including District […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to study comparing evidence on intermittent fasting and traditional calorie reduction diets for weight loss
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments June 18, 2025 A study published in The BMJ compares the evidence around intermittent fasting and calorie restriction for weight loss.  Prof Maik Pietzner, Chair in Health Data Modelling, Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Health University Research Institute; and co-lead of the Computational Medicine Group at Berlin Institute […]

MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Coffey to Liquor Control Commission
Source: US State of Nebraska . Pillen Appoints Judge Coffey to Liquor Control Commission    LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of J. Michael Coffey to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, representing the 2nd Congressional District. His appointment, while immediate, is subject to confirmation next year by the Nebraska Legislature.   Coffey is […]

MIL-OSI USA: Volcano Watch — School’s out for Summer: Introducing New Interns at HVO!
Source: US Geological Survey Breadcrumb News Volcano Watch — School’s out for Summer: Introducing New Interns at HVO! As another school year ends, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) welcomes two new summer interns: Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth Gale. With an ongoing eruption at the summit Kīlauea, now is the perfect time for these interns […]

MIL-OSI USA: Prepare for Extreme Heat and Severe Storms
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today directed State agencies to prepare for severe weather including thunderstorms and extreme heat starting on Thursday in the eastern part of the State. Wet weather will continue Friday and Saturday in parts of the State followed by a statewide period of high heat and humidity […]

MIL-OSI USA: AG Labrador Announces Dismissal of Lawsuit Following Termination of University of Phoenix Acquisition
Source: US State of Idaho Home Newsroom AG Labrador Announces Dismissal of Lawsuit Following Termination of University of Phoenix Acquisition BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today the dismissal of his lawsuit against the Idaho State Board of Education, following the Board’s decision to terminate the University of Idaho’s planned acquisition of the University […]

MIL-OSI Security: Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips Members and Associates Indicted, Including Murder, Robbery, Fentanyl Distribution and Firearms Offenses
Source: United States Attorneys General 1 A twelve-count indictment was unsealed today in the Eastern District of Virginia charging nine members of the Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips (RTC) violent street gang with crimes including a drug conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, firearms offenses, and  a racketeering conspiracy involving murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, conspiring […]

MIL-OSI USA: Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips Members and Associates Indicted, Including Murder, Robbery, Fentanyl Distribution and Firearms Offenses
Source: US State of North Dakota A twelve-count indictment was unsealed today in the Eastern District of Virginia charging nine members of the Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips (RTC) violent street gang with crimes including a drug conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, firearms offenses, and  a racketeering conspiracy involving murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, conspiring […]

MIL-OSI USA: MMIWP Task Force Releases Annual Report and Two Commissioned Reports
Source: Washington State News SEATTLE — The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force has submitted its third annual report to the Washington state legislature. This year’s report is accompanied by reports commissioned by the Task Force — “Confronting the Crisis: Addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People in Washington” and […]

MIL-OSI USA: Pelosi Joins House Democrats in Defending NIH Grants Against Trump Administration’s Unlawful Termination
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California Washington, D.C. — Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined 151 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration’s illegal and devastating cuts to life-saving medical research grants at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The brief […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – A new vision for the European University Alliances – Committee on Culture and Education
Source: European Parliament The European Universities Initiative © Image used under the license of Adobe Stock The CULT Committee will vote its own INI report on a new vision for the European University Alliances, Rapporteur Laurence Farreng (FR, Renew). The report deals with the future of a flagship initiative of Erasmus+ that piloted the building […]

MIL-OSI Russia: DPO will help overcome the shortage of personnel
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics – Photo: Dmitry Orlov / Fornd Roscongress One of the key topics of the business program of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which is taking place from June 18 to 21, was the development of education […]

MIL-OSI Canada: The Government of Canada invests in flood mapping and adaptation projects
Source: Government of Canada News On June 18, 2025, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $6.8 million in 20 projects across the country through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP), which is funded under Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy. Environment and Climate Change Canada is investing $3.3 million in nine projects focused on […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Innovation Workshop: How Business and Science Will Unite at the “University of Entrepreneurs”
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow – A “University of Entrepreneurs” will appear in Moscow. It will start working on September 1, 2025. This is a joint project Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City of Moscow, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) and the ANO “Human Capital […]

Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.

MIL-Evening Report: Migrating bogong moths use the stars and Earth’s magnetic field to find ancestral summer caves each year
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Eric Warrant, Professor of Zoology at the University of Lund, Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University, and Adjunct Professor, University of South Australia Vik Dunis/iNaturalist, CC BY-NC It’s a warm January summer afternoon, and as I traverse the flower-strewn western slopes of Australia’s highest mountain, Mount […]

MIL-Evening Report: Jaws at 50: how a single movie changed our perception of white sharks forever
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Long, Strategic Professor in Palaeontology, Flinders University Shane Myers Photography/Shutterstock It’s been 50 years since Steven Spielberg’s movie Jaws first cast a terrifying shadow across our screens. At a low point during production, Spielberg worried he’d only ever be known for “a big fish story”. The […]

MIL-Evening Report: Robot eyes are power hungry. What if we gave them tools inspired by the human brain?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam D Hines, Research Fellow, Centre for Robotics, Queensland University of Technology A hexapod robot navigating outdoors. Adam Hines Robots are increasingly becoming a part of our lives – from warehouse automation to robotic vacuum cleaners. And just like humans, robots need to know where they are […]

MIL-Evening Report: Winter viruses can trigger a heart attack or stroke, our study shows. It’s another good reason to get a flu or COVID shot
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tu Nguyen, PhD Candidate, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Irina Shatilova/Shutterstock Winter is here, along with cold days and the inevitable seasonal surge in respiratory viruses. But it’s not only the sniffles we need to worry about. Heart attacks and strokes also […]

MIL-Evening Report: School playgrounds are one of the main locations for bullying. How can they be set up to stop it?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendon Hyndman, Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Arts and Education, Charles Sturt University Dan Kenyon/ Getty Images Children spend thousands of hours in playgrounds at school. A lot of this time does not have the same levels of teacher preparation and supervision as classrooms do. Research shows […]

MIL-Evening Report: Would you cheat on your tax? It’s a risky move, the tax office knows a lot about you
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert B Whait, Senior Lecturer in Taxation Law, University of South Australia Soon, more than 15 million Australians should be lodging a tax return with the Australian Taxation Office in the hope of receiving at least a small refund. About 60% of taxpayers use an accountant to […]

MIL-Evening Report: Companies are betting on AI to help lift productivity. Workers need to be part of the process
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Llewellyn Spink, AI Corporate Governance Lead, Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney The Conversation, CC BY-NC Australia’s productivity is flatlining, posting the worst vitals we’ve seen in 60 years. Politicians and chief executives are prescribing artificial intelligence (AI) like it’s the new penicillin – a wonder […]

MIL-Evening Report: Is Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album cover satire or self-degradation? A psychology expert explores our reactions
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katrina Muller-Townsend, Lecturer in Psychology, Edith Cowan University Island Records Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album cover has fans divided. Carpenter poses on all fours, her glossy blond hair grasped by a male figure cropped from the frame. Her wide-eyed expression intensifies an ambiguous performance of subservience, […]

MIL-Evening Report: Tracing the Drax family’s millions – a story of British landed gentry, slavery and sugar plantations
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Lashmar, Reader in Journalism, City St George’s, University of London ‘Planting the sugar-cane’: vast fortunes were made from the trades in both sugar and human slaves in the Americas. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division, The New York Public Library Rich […]

MIL-Evening Report: Kicked out for coming out: more than half of LGBTIQ+ flatmates face discrimination for their identity
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brodie Fraser, Senior Research Fellow, He Kāinga Oranga Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago Sangar Akreyi/Getty Images People who belong to the LGBTIQ+ community say flatting is fraught with difficulties that go well beyond learning new routines and sharing space with strangers. Our new research […]

MIL-Evening Report: Nineteen Eighty-Four might have been inspired by George Orwell’s fear of drowning
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nathan Waddell, Associate Professor in Twentieth-Century Literature, University of Birmingham George Orwell had a traumatic relationship with the sea. In August 1947, while he was writing Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) on the island of Jura in the Scottish Hebrides, he went on a fishing trip with his young […]

MIL-Evening Report: What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Olivier Sterck, Associate professor, University of Oxford Humanitarian needs are rising around the world. At the same time, major donors such as the US and the UK are pulling back support, placing increasing strain on already overstretched aid systems. Global humanitarian needs have quadrupled since 2015, driven […]

MIL-Evening Report: Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Foulds, Associate Professor of Information Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Someone altered the AI chatbot Grok to make it insert text about a debunked conspiracy theory in unrelated responses. Cheng Xin/Getty Images The AI chatbot Grok spent one day in May 2025 spreading debunked conspiracy […]

MIL-OSI Global: World Refugee Day: Prolonged refugee separation is harming families — and Canada’s economy
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Christina Clark-Kazak, Professor, Public and International Affairs, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa As World Refugee Day approaches on June 20, advocates and health experts are calling on the Canadian government to urgently address prolonged family separation for refugees. With wait times for family reunification now averaging more than four […]

MIL-OSI Global: How discussion becomes discord: Three avoidable steps on the path to polarization
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Emma Lei Jing, Assistant Professor, People and Organizations, Neoma Business School From tariffs and sovereignty to politics and conflict, there’s no shortage of controversial topics for us to grapple with. (Shutterstock) Many of us have become immersed in debates with family about a contentious political issue, or found […]

MIL-OSI Global: Misogyny has become a political strategy — here’s how the pandemic helped make it happen
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Brianna I. Wiens, Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Rhetoric, University of Waterloo Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more overt forms of gendered hate have jumped from obscure internet forums into the mainstream, shaping culture and policy. Social media doesn’t just reflect sexist, anti-feminist views; it helps to organize, […]

MIL-OSI Global: Alzheimer’s: bacteria that cause stomach ulcers may protect the brain, our new research indicates
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Gefei Chen, Associate professor, Karolinska Institutet _H pylori_ is more commonly known as the culprit of stomach infections. Corona Borealis Studio/ Shutterstock Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for between 60% and 70% of all […]

MIL-OSI Global: The UK’s warm homes plan has been saved – here’s how Labour can learn from a decade of failed insulation schemes
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Madeleine Pauker, PhD Candidate, Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex Natalia Nosova/Shutterstock The UK government confirmed in its June 2025 spending review that it will honour its manifesto pledge and not cut the £13.2 billion warm homes plan, as had been speculated. The money will be spent […]

MIL-OSI Global: Wandering uteruses and far-reaching tubes: the surprising mobility of the female reproductive tract
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Michelle Spear, Professor of Anatomy, University of Bristol The ancient wandering womb theory suggested that many ailments in women were caused by the uterus becoming dislodged and roaming the body in search of moisture. According to these theories, the uterus could roam freely around the body, pressing on […]

MIL-OSI Global: England is expanding free school meals – here’s what could happen if they were given to all children
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay, Professor of Development Economics , Queen Mary University of London Children in Jharkhand state, India, eating their midday meal at school. Mohammad Shahnawaz/Shutterstock The UK government has announced an extension of free school meals in England to all children whose parents receive universal credit, in order […]

Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 19, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn Questions Witnesses on Potential Crimes in Biden Health Cover-up
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – Today during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) co-chaired entitled, “Unfit to Serve: How the Biden Cover-Up Endangered America and Undermined the Constitution,” he discussed with witness Theodore Wold, Visiting Fellow for Law and Technology Policy at the […]

MIL-OSI USA: Peters Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Diversity of Ownership in Broadcast Industry
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced the Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service (VOICES) Act to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry by encouraging investment in women and minority-owned stations.  “Millions of Americans get their news everyday through TV and radio. When broadcasters […]

MIL-OSI USA: Peters Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Diversity of Ownership in Broadcast Industry
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced the Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service (VOICES) Act to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry by encouraging investment in women and minority-owned stations.  “Millions of Americans get their news everyday through TV and radio. When broadcasters […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Amnesty International – Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran
Source: Amnesty International As more and more civilians bear the cruel toll of the terrifying military escalation in Iran and Israel since 13 June 2025, and amid threats of further escalation in the conflict, Amnesty International is urging the Israeli and Iranian authorities to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Demanding Meaningful Stablecoin Guardrails, Reed Votes Against So-Called “GENIUS Act”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC — Citing a lack of consumer and taxpayer protections and serious crypto corruption and national security concerns, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) voted against the so-called GENIUS Act (S.1582), which passed the U.S. Senate on a vote of 68-30. The controversial […]

MIL-OSI: Reliance Global Group Announces Up To $6.75 Million Private Placement Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LAKEWOOD, NJ, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reliance Global Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RELI) (“Reliance,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the issuance and sale of an aggregate of 1,488,096 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and […]

MIL-OSI China: China’s vision for deeper financial opening-up highlighted at Shanghai Lujiazui Forum
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s vision for deeper financial opening-up highlighted at Shanghai Lujiazui Forum SHANGHAI, June 18 — Multiple government officials have delivered speeches at the annual Lujiazui Forum being held in east China’s Shanghai, pledging efforts to promote high-standard financial opening-up despite mounting global geopolitical uncertainty. Among the […]

MIL-OSI: Narda-MITEQ Awarded Prototype to Optimize Power Dividers in Growler Aircrafts for DoN
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Manager Air (PMA)–265 and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), in partnership with NSTXL through the S²MARTS OTA, have announced a prototype award to optimize Power Dividers for the EA–18G aircraft. NAVAIR is qualifying a new design […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Review: BRICS Cooperation Space Constantly Expands – SPIEF Participants
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 St. Petersburg, June 18 (Xinhua) — The cooperation space between the BRICS countries is constantly expanding, especially after the expansion of the association began in 2024. This […]

MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby Visits Black Sea Technologies in Baltimore, Observes Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Operations and Advanced Manufacturing Facility
Source: United States Navy Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby visited the BlackSea Technologies (BlackSea) headquarters and production facilities in Baltimore, June 18, to see first-hand how BlackSea supports the U.S. Navy’s Small Unmanned Surface Vehicles (sUSV) program and how it plans to continue to expand its capabilities to support fleet operations. MIL […]

MIL-OSI: Embassy Bancorp, Inc. Announces Annual Cash Dividend
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BETHLEHEM, Pa., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: EMYB) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared an annual cash dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 27, 2025. This represents an over 14% increase over last year’s […]

MIL-OSI USA: Energy Secretary Wright Testifies Before Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on FY2026 Budget Request
Source: US Department of Energy WASHINGTON— U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. Earlier this month, Secretary Wright testified before the U.S. House Energy Subcommittee to outline the department’s FY2026 request. He also appeared […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bachelor of Applied Science student lands internship mapping native bush remnants
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 19 hours ago Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) student Emily Strong helped iwi identify remnants of the historic Seventy Mile Bush during a summer internship with Sustainable Hawke’s Bay. The internship was part of her third year of study, delivered by EIT in partnership with Unitec. EIT graduate Michael […]

MIL-Evening Report: Robot eyes are power hungry. What if we gave them tools inspired by the human brain?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam D Hines, Research Fellow, Centre for Robotics, Queensland University of Technology A hexapod robot navigating outdoors. Adam Hines Robots are increasingly becoming a part of our lives – from warehouse automation to robotic vacuum cleaners. And just like humans, robots need to know where they are […]

MIL-Evening Report: Companies are betting on AI to help lift productivity. Workers need to be part of the process
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Llewellyn Spink, AI Corporate Governance Lead, Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney The Conversation, CC BY-NC Australia’s productivity is flatlining, posting the worst vitals we’ve seen in 60 years. Politicians and chief executives are prescribing artificial intelligence (AI) like it’s the new penicillin – a wonder […]

MIL-OSI: Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. and Fynancial, Inc. Awarded “Best in Show” at RIA Edge for “Fyn”, the First Agentic AI Powered Assistant for Financial Advisors
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Greenwich, CT, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. and Fynancial, Inc. were jointly awarded Best in Show at Wealth Management EDGE 2025 in Boca Raton, FL for Fyn, an agentic AI powered assistant for financial advisors. Fyn, launched this month in a JV between AI Risk and Fynancial […]

MIL-OSI: Red Cat Holdings Announces Closing of $46.75 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or “Company”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, has successfully closed the previously announced registered direct offering with certain institutional investors for the purchase and […]

MIL-OSI USA: Technology Entrepreneurship: Helping Students Pursue their Personal and Professional Dreams
Source: US State of Connecticut As part of the UConn College of Engineering’s (CoE) commitment to entrepreneurial growth, outreach, and competitive opportunities, a collaborative team led by Leila Daneshmandi, director of The Matthew & Margarethe Mashikian Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hub (eHub) and assistant professor in residence in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, has created an Entrepreneurship Fellowship […]

MIL-OSI USA: North Dakota Launches ND Gateway, Laying the Foundation for a One-Stop Portal for State Services
Source: US State of North Dakota In a major step toward modernizing and simplifying the user experience with state government, North Dakota has launched the first phase of ND Gateway. Led by North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) and other partner agencies, ND Gateway creates a single portal through which business owners and entrepreneurs can access […]

MIL-OSI Video: US Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against $225M in Crypto Investment Fraud Money Laundering
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements) The Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against more than $225.3 million in cryptocurrency. According to the complaint, law enforcement used blockchain analysis and other investigative techniques to determine that the cryptocurrency is connected […]