Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic attends a joint press conference in Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen condemned the Trump administration’s threat to impose 30 percent tariffs on European Union (EU) exports as “absolutely unacceptable” during a joint press conference with EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic on Monday.
Rasmussen said that the bloc views the threat as “absolutely unacceptable and unjustified” and is prepared to respond if talks with Washington fail to produce a viable outcome.
“We are committed to continuing working with the United States on a negotiated outcome,” he said, but the agreement has to be “mutually acceptable” on both sides.
He revealed that the EU will react with robust and proportionate countermeasures if required.
Sefcovic noted that the 27-country bloc is preparing potential countermeasures worth 72 billion euros (84 billion U.S. dollars).
“We must be prepared for all outcomes, including, if necessary, well-considered proportionate measures to restore balance in our transatlantic relationship,” he stressed.
Sefcovic said that he believes there is “still a potential to continue the negotiations” but stressed any deal will need the backing of all EU member states and the European Parliament. (1 euro = 1.17 U.S. dollar)
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
A doctor of the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team to Benin (C) examines a patient at the Mono and Couffo Departmental Hospital Center in Lokossa, Benin, on July 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
When Yang Ping stepped back into the intensive care unit, a wave of relief washed over her: Beatrice Lawe, a 45-year-old patient once teetering on the brink of death, was breathing on her own, vital signs stable, after an emergency operation performed by Yang and fellow members of the Chinese Medical Team in Benin.
“She really made it through,” recalled Yang, a surgeon who leads the 27th Chinese medical team.
Lawe had earlier undergone surgery for peritonitis and appendicitis at another hospital, but developed severe complications shortly after. When her condition suddenly deteriorated, she was rushed to the Mono and Couffo Departmental Hospital Center in Lokossa, southwest Benin.
Yang still remembers the moment of her initial assessment. “Based on clinical experience, the odds of her survival were almost nil,” she said.
Despite the grim outlook, Yang and her colleagues pressed on with emergency procedures, fully supported by the patient’s family. Two weeks later, a miracle unfolded: Lawe regained consciousness with her condition stabilized.
She was eventually discharged in good health and, six months later, underwent a successful second operation for colostomy reversal and digestive tract reconstruction, after which she fully returned to normal life.
Her recovery became more than just a clinical success. It symbolized the deep trust and friendship between Chinese doctors and Beninese patients.
The hospital where Lawe was cured has a longstanding bond with China. Built with Chinese aid and inaugurated in April 1997, the Mono and Couffo Departmental Hospital Center serves as a key regional medical center in Benin.
Since 1978, the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China has continuously dispatched medical teams to the West African country, a commitment that has remained unbroken for 47 years.
The 27th batch of the Chinese medical team arrived in Benin in January 2024, consisting of 22 members, including 18 medical professionals. They are stationed in Lokossa and Natitingou.
Since their arrival, they have provided medical care to 15,382 patients, performed 2,758 surgeries, and organized 26 visits across Benin to provide locals with free consultation, treatment and, when needed, medication.
In a country with limited infrastructure, scarce advanced equipment, and a high prevalence of tropical diseases, the Chinese medical team often works under intense pressure.
“Motorcycle-related trauma cases are especially frequent,” Yang noted. “At peak times, we handle up to seven or eight severe orthopedic injuries a day.”
To help address these challenges, China and Benin signed a cooperation agreement in 2021, establishing a partnership between the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University and the Mono and Couffo Departmental Hospital Center.
Through telemedicine consultations, academic exchanges, talent training, and expert visits, the program aims not just to heal, but to empower.
“We are not only here to treat patients,” Yang said. “We are here to leave behind skills that will stay on and benefit our Beninese friends for generations.”
Through case discussions, live demonstrations, and bedside teaching, the Chinese team helps local hospital staff improve their ability to independently manage situations such as emergency trauma, fracture reduction, and postoperative care.
The resulting effects are evident to the Beninese crew. Head nurse Jacqueline Oussou, who has worked in Lokossa for 15 years, said she has seen an increase in patients coming specifically for Chinese doctors.
“They are so dedicated, and they did an excellent job in surgery, obstetrics, otolaryngology and ophthalmology,” she said.
In the anesthesia department, nurse Elsie Tchenagni highlighted the importance of the new equipment and skills brought by the Chinese team.
“They not only brought in new equipment, but also trained us patiently on how to use them,” she said. “Now our procedures are much more precise. Even with language barriers, we have developed strong working chemistry.”
From emergency surgeries to daily rounds, from hands-on training to technology transfer, the Chinese medical team in Benin has become more than just a group of doctors. They are trusted partners in health and an embodiment of friendship.
Over the past 47 years, successive generations of Chinese doctors have traveled from afar to serve in Benin, upholding the principle that “people come first, life comes first.” Their unwavering dedication is reflected in the lives they save and the lasting impact they have on local healthcare.
In every hospital ward and surgical theater, their presence tells a quiet yet powerful story — one of humanity, perseverance, and a shared hope for a healthier future.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (C) speaks at the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025 at the UN headquarters in New York, on July 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
With only five years to go, merely 35 percent of the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track, while nearly half are stalling and 18 percent have regressed, according to a UN report released on Monday.
In the past decade since the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted, notable global achievements have been made in health, education, energy and digital connectivity, said “The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025.”
New HIV infections have declined by nearly 40 percent since 2010. Malaria prevention has averted 2.2 billion cases and saved 12.7 million lives since 2000. Social protection now reaches over half the world’s population, up significantly from a decade ago. Since 2015, 110 million more children and youth have entered school. Child marriage is in decline, with more girls staying in school and women gaining ground in parliaments around the world, the report said.
In 2023, 92 percent of the world’s population had access to electricity. Internet use has surged from 40 percent in 2015 to 68 percent in 2024. Conservation efforts have doubled protection of key ecosystems, contributing to global biodiversity resilience, the report said.
However, the pace of change remains insufficient to meet the SDGs by 2030.
More than 800 million people still live in extreme poverty. Billions still lack access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services. Climate change pushed 2024 to be the hottest year on record. Conflicts caused nearly 50,000 deaths in 2024. By the end of that year, over 120 million people were forcibly displaced. Low- and middle-income countries faced record-high debt servicing costs of 1.4 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, according to the report.
The document called for action across six priority areas — food systems, energy access, digital transformation, education, jobs and social protection, and climate and biodiversity action.
“We are in a global development emergency — an emergency measured in the over 800 million people still living in extreme poverty, in intensifying climate impacts, and in relentless debt service, draining the resources that countries need to invest in their people,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the launch of the report.
“Today’s report shows that the Sustainable Development Goals are still within reach. But only if we act — with urgency, unity, and unwavering resolve,” he said.
When introducing the report, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua called for “urgent multilateralism” to address the lack of progress in the SDGs.
“The challenges we face are inherently global and interconnected. No country, regardless of its wealth or capacity, can address climate change, pandemic preparedness or inequality alone. The 2030 Agenda represents our collective recognition that our destinies are intertwined and that sustainable development is not a zero-sum game, but a shared endeavor that benefits all,” said Li.
“This moment demands what I call ‘urgent multilateralism’ — a renewed commitment to international cooperation based on evidence, equity and mutual accountability. It means treating the SDGs not as aspirational goals but as non-negotiable commitments to current and future generations,” he said.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 11, 2024 shows an automatic sorting line at an express delivery company in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
China’s express delivery market saw stable growth in the first half of 2025, maintaining a high market volume, the State Post Bureau said Monday.
The country’s express delivery revenue is expected to have surpassed 700 billion yuan (about 97.9 billion U.S. dollars) in the January-June period, up 8.5 percent year on year.
The volume of parcels handled during the period is estimated to surpass 95 billion, marking a 19-percent increase from a year earlier, Zhu Li, an official with the Development and Research Center of the State Post Bureau, told a press conference.
In June alone, the express delivery development index stood at 454.3, a year-on-year increase of 4.7 percent.
In the first half of this year, China’s express delivery sector saw steady growth, meeting the delivery needs of livestreaming e-commerce, the holiday economy and consumer goods trade-in, Zhu noted.
It has also tapped into potential needs in cultural tourism and sports events, further stimulating online consumption, Zhu said.
In the second half, the industry is expected to gain further growth momentum, driven by deeper industrial coordination and increasingly diversified services, Zhu added.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Workers work in the filling workshop of the Global Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park of Yili Modern Intelligent Health Valley in Tumd Left Banner in Hohhot, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 17, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
China’s dairy industry will make significant strides toward all-round modernization by 2030, the Dairy Association of China said on Monday.
By 2030, the country’s milk self-sufficiency rate is expected to be maintained at over 70 percent, with annual milk yield per cow exceeding 10 tonnes, according to a document released by the association at the 16th Dairy Conference held in Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province.
The dairy product quality inspection pass rate should remain above 99 percent by 2030, according to the document, which added that the production process should be more environmentally friendly.
To achieve the goals, an advanced forage production and supply system and a high-efficiency dairy cattle breeding system will need to be established, said the association.
Efforts should also be made to propel the processing of dairy products to be more digital-savvy, it said.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Inbound passengers line up for documents checking at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in southwest China’s Chongqing, July 8, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
China is experiencing a surge in foreign tourist arrivals as the summer vacation season kicks off, with increasing numbers of international travelers drawn to the country’s unique blend of ancient culture and modern vitality.
Thomas Watts, a short video creator from the United States, said he invited friends to Chongqing this summer after seeing numerous online posts highlighting the city’s steep hills and bold flavors.
“It reminds me of San Francisco, but with spicier food and a spectacular neon-lit skyline. I came to experience it and film it myself,” he said.
He is not alone in choosing China as a summer destination. Kittiphume Pannil, a university student from Thailand, arrived in China for the first time last week and plans to spend his summer break on an exchange program at a local university in Chongqing.
“When I saw Chongqing from the plane, it looked like a city of dazzling lights and towering skyscrapers, like something straight out of the future,” Pannil said.
Official data showed that in the first half of 2025, Chongqing’s border checkpoints handled more than 1.14 million inbound and outbound travelers, a 35 percent year-on-year increase. Among them, over 330,000 were foreign nationals, setting a new record for the city.
The country’s capital is also drawing a growing number of international visitors. According to official data, Beijing’s ports of entry handled over 640,000 inbound and outbound travelers from July 1 to 10, including 171,000 foreign tourists, marking a 22.1 percent year-on-year increase.
Among the newcomers is Robert Alex Barbender, a traveler from the Netherlands. “A friend told me Beijing is beautiful, and now with the visa-free policy, I thought why not come and have a look?” he said.
“Honestly, it feels like I’ve stepped into a video game, everything is busy and crowded, but still runs in perfect order,” he added.
Other major cities are also welcoming record numbers of international visitors. According to official data, a total of 2.56 million foreign travelers entered China through Shanghai’s Pudong and Hongqiao international airports in the first half of this year, marking a 44.7 percent year-on-year increase.
Meanwhile, Xi’an, a cultural hub known for its Terracotta Warriors, has welcomed more than 135,000 foreign visitors this year, a 124 percent jump from the same period last year. Notably, over 100,000 of them arrived under visa exemption policies, including unilateral and mutual visa-free entry as well as the visa-free transit policy, marking a staggering 290 percent surge compared to 2024.
To meet the growing demand, immigration authorities at major border checkpoints have introduced a range of measures to reduce waiting times and improve the travel experience.
Tourism destinations across the country are also tailoring experiences for international visitors. In Beijing, the Palace Museum offers foreign-language tours focusing on the architectural significance of the landmark spots. In Xi’an, tourists can immerse themselves in China’s rich history by dressing in traditional Tang Dynasty costumes.
This significant rise in inbound tourism this summer is no coincidence. Summer is traditionally a major vacation season for travelers from Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, leading many to choose China as their preferred destination during these months.
The surge has also been driven by China’s continued easing of entry policies for foreign visitors. As of now, China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy applies to 55 countries, while nationals from 47 countries are eligible for unilateral visa-free entry.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
An aerial drone photo shows vehicles to be exported at Yantai Port in east China’s Shandong Province, Jan. 2, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
China’s foreign trade continued to recover in the first half of 2025, with imports returning to positive growth in June, as the world’s second-largest economy showed resilience despite global economic uncertainties.
The country’s total imports and exports of goods in yuan-denominated terms rose at a pace of 2.9 percent during the January-June period to 21.79 trillion yuan (about 3.05 trillion U.S. dollars), a record high for the period, data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed on Monday.
The growth rate accelerated from a rise of 2.5 percent registered in the first five months of the year.
Describing the first-half foreign trade performance as “hard-won,” GAC deputy head Wang Lingjun told a press conference that China still faces growing global unilateralism and protectionism, which have increased the complexity and uncertainty of the external environment. He stressed that “arduous efforts” are needed to stabilize foreign trade growth in the second half of the year.
A breakdown of the data showed that China’s exports rose 7.2 percent year on year during the first half of the year, while imports fell 2.7 percent, according to the GAC data.
In June alone, the country’s exports climbed 7.2 percent from a year earlier, while imports gained 2.3 percent, reversing from a decline of 2.1 percent posted in May.
Monday’s data also showed continued structural improvements in China’s foreign trade.
High-tech product exports maintained strong growth in the first half of the year, rising 9.2 percent year on year. Notably, Chinese brands accounted for a larger share of the total, reaching 32.4 percent.
In terms of trading partners, trade between China and ASEAN totaled 3.67 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.6 percent. China’s trade with the European Union went up 3.5 percent year on year to 2.82 trillion yuan, while its trade with the United States decreased by 9.3 percent year on year to 2.08 trillion yuan, according to the data.
China’s trade with Belt and Road partner countries rose 4.7 percent to 11.29 trillion yuan, and trade with African countries increased 14.4 percent to 1.18 trillion yuan during the period.
Wang noted that China has the strength, confidence and capability to overcome various risks and challenges, citing its diversified and stable markets, innovative and competitive products, and resilient exporters as key buffers against external risks.
The foreign trade data were released one day ahead of the country’s other key economic indicators for the first half of the year, including GDP, retail sales, industrial production and fixed-asset investment.
China’s economy expanded 5.4 percent year on year in the first quarter of the year, compared with an annual growth of 5 percent in 2024. The country has set its full-year growth target at around 5 percent for this year.
National Education Association President Becky Pringle released the following statement:
“Among many items debated at NEA’s 2025 Representative Assembly, delegates voted to forward a recommendation to the NEA Executive Committee that the National Education Association (NEA) not use, endorse, or publicize materials from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) or participate in ADL programs. As was shared with delegates at that time, a vote to support the measure would result in an automatic referral to the NEA Executive Committee in accordance with NEA rules on sanctions and boycotts.
“As educators, we know that before making any decision, we must do our own research, listening, and learning. That process has begun by meeting with a multitude of Jewish leaders, civil rights leaders, academic practitioners, and elected officials. Today, I met with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, to clarify NEA’s process and restate our commitment to combating the rise of antisemitism in our society.The NEA has a long history of combating antisemitism and providing resources for educators to use in our schools and communities.And we have increased that work over the last several years, given the clear rise of antisemitism. As educators, our duty is to increase understanding and strengthen the culture of respect and inclusion all of our students need. Antisemitism has no place in our union, in public education, or in our country.
“We will move expeditiously, with integrity and authenticity, to abide by our organization’s clear process. As always, our work will be guided by our mission, vision, and core values.”
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the response below following ICE’s inaccurate and misleading claims about the Carpinteria, CA, raid that took place on July 10, 2025.
“This is a blatant attempt to distort what occurred in Carpinteria,”said Rep. Carbajal.“DHS and ICE conducted their raid using a disturbing and disproportionate level of force, both on the farm workers they were targeting and the peaceful protesters who gathered to defend their neighbors. I witnessed agents, in full military gear, fire smoke canisters and other projectiles into a crowd of peaceful civilians. Just before I arrived at the scene, witnesses told me the agents threw a stun grenade into the crowd. Several civilians were injured, including a child.
“This aggressive behavior in a normally quiet part of the Central Coast sparked alarm across our community, prompting a flood of calls and messages to my office from concerned citizens. I went to the scene to seek answers and represent my constituents. In response to my questions, an ICE Public Affairs Specialist voluntarily gave me his card in full public view of the dozens of TV cameras, reporters, and livestreaming smartphones that were around us to film the interaction.
“ICE’s claims of ‘doxxing’ and ‘violent mobs’ are attempts to deflect attention from their unjust tactics, distort the facts to support misleading narratives, and avoid accountability for their aggressive actions that caused injuries and left our community traumatized.”
In 2001, social theorist bell hooks warned about the dangers of a loveless zeitgeist. In “All About Love: New Visions,” she lamented “the lack of an ongoing public discussion … about the practice of love in our culture and in our lives.”
The doubts were unfounded. In only a few decades, the internet has merged with our bodies as smartphones and mined our personalities via algorithms that know us more intimately than some of our closest friends. It has even constructed a secondary social world.
Is the internet’s place in human history cemented as a harbinger of despair? Or is there still hope for an internet that supports collective flourishing?
In it, I explain how social media companies’ profits depend on users investing their time, creativity and emotions. Whether it’s spending hours filming content for TikTok or a few minutes crafting a thoughtful Reddit comment, participating on these platforms takes work. And it can be exhausting.
Even passive engagement – like scrolling through feeds and “lurking” in forums – consumes time. It might feel like free entertainment – until people recognize they are the product, with their data being harvested and their emotions being manipulated.
Blogger, journalist and science fiction writer Cory Doctorow coined the term “enshittification” to describe how experiences on online platforms gradually deteriorate as companies increasingly exploit users’ data and tweak their algorithms to maximize profits.
This cycle is neither an accident nor a novel insight. Hate and mental illness fester in this culture because love and healing seem to be incompatible with profits.
Care hiding in plain sight
In his 2009 book “Envisioning Real Utopias,” the late sociologist Erik Olin Wright discusses places in the world that prioritize cooperation, care and egalitarianism.
Wright mainly focused on offline systems like worker-owned cooperatives. But one of his examples lived on the internet: Wikipedia. He argued that Wikipedia demonstrates the ethos “from each according to ability, to each according to need” – a utopian ideal popularized by Karl Marx.
Wikipedia still thrives as a nonprofit, volunteer-ran bureaucracy. The website is a form of media that is deeply social, in the literal sense: People voluntarily curate and share knowledge, collectively and democratically, for free. Unlike social media, the rewards are only collective.
There are no visible likes, comments or rage emojis for participants to hoard and chase. Nobody loses and everyone wins, including the vast majority of people who use Wikipedia without contributing work or money to keep it operational.
Building a new digital world
Wikipedia is evidence of care, cooperation and love hiding in plain sight.
In recent years, there have been more efforts to create nonprofit apps and websites that are committed to protecting user data. Popular examples include Signal, a free and open source instant messaging service, and Proton Mail, an encrypted email service.
These are all laudable developments. But how can the internet actively promote collective flourishing?
In “Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want,” sociologist Ruha Benjamin points to a way forward. She tells the story of Black TikTok creators who led a successful cultural labor strike in 2021. Many viral TikTok dances had originally been created by Black artists, whose accounts, they claimed, were suppressed by a biased algorithm that favored white influencers.
TikTok responded to the viral #BlackTikTokStrike movement by formally apologizing and making commitments to better represent and compensate the work of Black creators. These creators demonstrated how social media engagement is work – and that workers have the power to demand equitable conditions and fair pay.
This landmark strike showed how anyone who uses social media companies that profit off the work, emotions and personal data of their users – whether it’s TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram or Reddit – can become organized.
“Digital spaces are increasingly powered by hate and discrimination,” the group writes, adding that it hopes to create an online world where “women and people of diverse sexualities and genders are able to access and enjoy a free and open internet to exercise agency and autonomy, build collective power, strengthen movements, and transform power relations.”
In Los Angeles, there’s Chani, Inc., a technology company that describes itself as “proudly” not funded by venture capitalists. The Chani app blends mindfulness practices and astrology with the goal of simply helping people. The app is not designed for compulsive user engagement, the company never sells user data, and there are no comments sections.
No comments
What would social media look like if Wikipedia were the norm instead of an exception?
To me, a big problem in internet culture is the way people’s humanity is obscured. People are free to speak their minds in text-based public discussion forums, but the words aren’t always attached to someone’s identity. Real people hide behind the anonymity of user names. It isn’t true human interaction.
In “Attention and Alienation,” I argue that the ability to meet and interact with others online as fully realized, three-dimensional human beings would go a long way toward creating a more empathetic, cooperative internet.
When I was 8 years old, my parents lived abroad for work. Sometimes we talked on the phone. Often I would cry late into the night, praying for the ability to “see them through the phone.” It felt like a miraculous possibility – like magic.
I told this story to my students in a moment of shared vulnerability. This was in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, so the class was taking place over videoconferencing. In these online classes, one person talked at a time. Others listened.
It wasn’t perfect, but I think a better internet would promote this form of discussion – people getting together from across the world to share the fullness of their humanity.
What if the next iteration of public social media platforms could build on Clubhouse? What if they brought people together and showcased not just their voices, but also live video feeds of their faces without harvesting their data or promoting conflict and outrage?
Raised eyebrows. Grins. Frowns. They’re what make humans distinct from increasingly sophisticated large language models and artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT.
After all, is anything you can’t say while looking at another human being in the eye worth saying in the first place?
Aarushi Bhandari does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
It was a surrender widely foreseen. For months, rumors abounded that Paramount would eventually settle the seemingly frivolous lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump concerning editorial decisions in the production of a CBS interview with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in 2024.
On July 2, 2025, those rumors proved true: The settlement between Paramount and Trump’s legal team resulted in CBS’s parent company agreeing to pay $16 million to the future Donald Trump Library – the $16 million included Trump’s legal fees – in exchange for ending the lawsuit. Despite the opinion of many media law scholars and practicing attorneys who considered the lawsuit meritless, Shari Redstone, the largest shareholder of Paramount, yielded to Trump.
Specifically, when the Trump administration assumed power in January 2025, the new Federal Communications Commission had no legal obligation to facilitate, without scrutiny, the transfer of the CBS network’s broadcast licenses for its owned-and-operated TV stations to new ownership.
The FCC, under newly installed Republican Chairman Brendan Carr, was fully aware of the issues in the legal conflict between Trump and CBS at the time Paramount needed FCC approval for the license transfers. Without a settlement, the Paramount-Skydance deal remained in jeopardy.
Until it wasn’t.
At that point, Paramount joined Disney in implicitly apologizing for journalism produced by their TV news divisions.
Earlier in 2025, Disney had settled a different Trump lawsuit with ABC News in exchange for a $15 million donation to the future Trump Library. That lawsuit involved a dispute over the wording of the actions for which Trump was found liable in a civil lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll.
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump said the CBS interview with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris was ‘fraudulent interference with an election.’
It’s not certain what the ABC and CBS settlements portend, but many are predicting they will produce a “chilling effect” within the network news divisions. Such an outcome would arise from fear of new litigation, and it would install a form of internal self-censorship that would influence network journalists when deciding whether the pursuit of investigative stories involving the Trump administration would be worth the risk.
Trump has apparently succeeded where earlier presidents failed.
Presidential pressure
From Jimmy Carter trying to get CBS anchor Walter Cronkite to stop ending his evening newscasts with the number of days American hostages were being held in Iran to Richard Nixon’s administration threatening the broadcast licenses of The Washington Post’s TV stations to weaken Watergate reporting, previous presidents sought to apply editorial pressure on broadcast journalists.
But in the cases of Carter and Nixon, it didn’t work. The broadcast networks’ focus on both Watergate and the Iran hostage crisis remained unrelenting.
Nor were Nixon and Carter the first presidents seeking to influence, and possibly control, network news.
President Lyndon Johnson, who owned local TV and radio stations in Austin, Texas, regularly complained to his old friend, CBS President Frank Stanton, about what he perceived as biased TV coverage. Johnson was so furious with the CBS and NBC reporting from Vietnam, he once argued that their newscasts seemed “controlled by the Vietcong.”
Yet none of these earlier presidents won millions from the corporations that aired ethical news reporting in the public interest.
Before Trump, these conflicts mostly occurred backstage and informally, allowing the broadcasters to sidestep the damage to their credibility should any surrender to White House administrations be made public. In a “Reporter’s Notebook” on the CBS Evening News the night of the Trump settlement, anchor John Dickerson summarized the new dilemma succinctly: “Can you hold power to account when you’ve paid it millions? Can an audience trust you when it thinks you’ve traded away that trust?”
“The audience will decide that,” Dickerson continued, concluding: “Our job is to show up to honor what we witness on behalf of the people we witness it for.”
During the Iran hostage crisis, CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite ended every broadcast with the number of days the hostages had been held captive.
Soon, Skydance Media will assume control over the Paramount properties, and the new CBS will be on the airwaves.
When the licenses for KCBS in Los Angeles, WCBS in New York and the other CBS-owned-and-operated stations are transferred, we’ll learn the long-term legacy of corporate capitulation. But for now, it remains too early to judge tomorrow’s newscasts.
As a scholar of broadcast journalism and a former broadcast journalist, I recommend evaluating programs like “60 Minutes” and the “CBS Evening News” on the record they will compile over the next three years – and the record they compiled over the past 50. The same goes for “ABC World News Tonight” and other ABC News programs.
A major complicating factor for the Paramount-Skydance deal was the fact that “60 Minutes” has, over the past six months, broken major scoops embarrassing to the Trump administration, which led to additional scrutiny by its corporate ownership. Judged by its reporting in the first half of 2025, “60 Minutes” has upheld its record of critical and independent reporting in the public interest.
If audience members want to see ethical, independent and professional broadcast journalism that holds power to account, then it’s the audience’s responsibility to tune it in. The only way to learn the consequences of these settlements is by watching future programming rather than dismissing it beforehand.
The journalists working at ABC News and CBS News understand the legacy of their organizations, and they are also aware of how their owners have cast suspicion on the news divisions’ professionalism and credibility. As Dickerson asserted, they plan to “show up” regardless of the stain, and I’d bet they’re more motivated to redeem their reputations than we expect.
I don’t think reporters, editors and producers plan to let Donald Trump become their editor-in-chief over the next three years. But we’ll only know by watching.
Michael Socolow’s father, Sanford Socolow, worked for CBS News from 1956 to 1988.
New Zealand 2050: On the morning of February 27, the sea surged through the dunes south of the small town of Te Taone, riding on the back of Cyclone Harita’s swollen rivers and 200mm of overnight rainfall.
By mid-morning, floodwaters had engulfed entire streets. Power was out. Roads were underwater. Emergency services responded swiftly, coordinating evacuations and establishing shelters.
But for many residents, the realisation came days later: the help they expected after the water receded – support to rebuild, relocate or recover – wasn’t coming.
“We lost everything,” says Mere Rākete, a solo mother of three, standing outside her home, now uninhabitable. “I rang the council, the government helpline, even the insurance company. They all said I’m not covered.”
Mere lives in a suburb long identified as “high risk” under national climate risk maps. She didn’t stay there because she ignored the risk. She stayed because she had no viable alternative.
“They say we had a choice. But when houses here were $400,000 and anything safer was $700,000, what choice is that?”
No more buyouts
Although this story is fictitious, it describes a plausible future based on how New Zealand’s draft climate adaptation framework could play out. It reflects the likely consequences of policy decisions that focus narrowly on financial exposure.
Last week’s recommendations from the Ministry for the Environment’s Independent Reference Group rightly called for urgent and improved risk information. But they focused narrowly on direct risk to property and infrastructure.
In particular, the group proposed that beyond 2045 the government should not buy out property owners after climate-related disasters (or those at high risk of future events).
Responding to the recommendations last week, climate policy analyst Jonathan Boston wrote that ruling out property buyouts “is philosophically misguided, morally questionable, administratively inept, and politically naïve”.
But it appears the government shares the reference group’s view. Addressing the current flooding disaster in the Tasman district, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said, “In principle, the government won’t be able to keep bailing out people in this way.”
Beyond the specifics of financial compensation, however, lie the cascading and systemic risks that follow a major weather event. In reality, the impacts do not stop at the property boundary.
When a family is displaced, or even fears displacement, the consequences ripple outward: schooling is disrupted, jobs are lost, mental health declines, community networks fragment and local economies suffer.
Research shows how the after-effects of a disaster domino through interconnected systems, affecting health, housing, labour markets and social cohesion.
A policy decades in the making
Back to the future: our fictional town of Te Taone sits in a floodplain identified decades ago. By the 2040s, insurance had become unaffordable. New development slowed but many families, especially those on lower incomes, remained, with few relocation options.
The adaptation framework proposed in 2025, based on a “beneficiary pays” model, created a 20-year transition period that ended in 2045. After that, residents in high-risk areas became ineligible for buyouts or standard recovery funding.
Future government investment was limited to Crown-owned assets or projects with “national benefit”. Restoration of local infrastructure such as roads and power lines would depend on whether councils or ratepayers could pay.
Today, parts of Te Taone remain cut off. Power is still out in some areas. The school has relocated inland. Local shops have closed. Many homes are damaged, waterlogged, or destroyed, and some families are now living in tents.
“It’s not that we weren’t warned,” says a local community worker. “It’s just that we couldn’t afford to do anything but live with the risk and hope for the best.”
Te Taone’s experience is now raising deeper concerns that Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate adaptation framework may be entrenching a form of “climate redlining”. Those with the means can move to escape risk, while others are left behind to bear it.
Adaptation or abandonment?
Māori communities are especially affected. Parts of the floodplain include ancestral land, some communally owned, some leased by whānau who cannot easily relocate. In many cases, this land was only recently returned from the Crown, after years of land court proceedings or Treaty settlements.
The prospect of abandoning it again, without coordinated support, echoes earlier waves of institutional neglect. Mere Rākete is now considering joining a class action, one of several reportedly forming across the country.
Residents are challenging the government or local councils over a failure in their duty of care by allowing homes to be built, sold or inhabited in known risk zones without clear and enforceable warnings or adequate alternatives.
Meanwhile, adaptation experts are calling for a reset: a national compensation framework with clear eligibility rules, long-term investment in affordable housing beyond hazard-prone areas.
Above all, they argue, government policy based on a climate adaptation framework developed 25 years ago has not reduced exposure to risk. Instead, it has redistributed it from those who could leave to those who couldn’t.
In the meantime, the remaining residents of Te Taone wait for the next cyclone and wonder whether, next time, anyone will help.
Planning with people in mind
Our imagined future scenario can be avoided if governments take a broader view of adaptation. Treating climate risk as an individual responsibility may reduce short-term government liability. But it will not reduce long-term social and fiscal liability.
The risk of failing to act systemically is that the country pays in other ways – in fractured communities, rising inequity and preventable harm.
Adaptation to climate change has to be about more than limiting the upfront costs of buyouts or infrastructure repairs. Ignoring the wider impacts will only shift the burden and increase it over time.
Real economic and community resilience means planning with people in mind, investing early and making sure no one is left behind. That work must begin now.
Tom Logan owns shares in Urban Intelligence. He receives funding from the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment and the Royal Society of NZ.
Paula Blackett works part time for Urban Intelligence. She receives research funding from the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment and undertakes consulting work regarding climate risk and adaptation.
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South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
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China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
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Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – RBNZ explores the impact of an ageing population on the financial system Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – New Zealand faces an economic shift as the population ages, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in a Financial Stability Report special topic article released today. While the economic impact will unfold slowly, the Reserve Bank is urging financial institutions to understand and be […]
MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “REPUBLICANS HAVEN’T DONE A DAMN THING TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE” Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue pushing back against Republicans’ One Big Ugly Law which rewards billionaires while stripping food and healthcare from the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: African Development Bank Project Enhances Water Access in Malawi Town Source: African Development Bank Group In the green hills of Rumphi, northern Malawi, the hum of progress can be heard at the newly established Rumphi Technical College. With its modern buildings, new equipment, and a sense of optimism, the college has quickly become a symbol of opportunity. MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI China: China, EU hold high-level environment, climate dialogue Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice President of the European Commission, hold the sixth China-EU High-Level Environment and Climate Dialogue jointly in Beijing, […]
MIL-OSI: Free Cloud Mining Revolution: BAY Miner Launches App for Effortless Bitcoin and Dogecoin Mining Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an audacious attempt to democratize crypto mining, BAY Miner has created a groundbreaking mobile application to mine Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) which requires no investment or even technical proficiency. By using BAY Miner clients don’t need to purchase hardware, worry about utility […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Energy Secretary: The World Needs More Reliable American Energy Source: US Department of Energy The Economist July 14, 2025 “Climate change is a by-product of progress, not an existential crisis, says Trump’s energy czar” By Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy Nearly every aspect of modern life depends upon energy. It fuels opportunity, lifts people out of poverty and saves lives. That is why, as […]
MIL-OSI USA: Joint Statement from Senators Graham and Blumenthal US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today made this joint statement after President Trump made a series of announcements regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, including his intention to impose secondary tariffs on Russia if they do not agree to […]
MIL-OSI Economics: 2025 House Transportation Joint Trades Maritime Workforce Letter Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: 2025 House Transportation Joint Trades Maritime Workforce Letter Jul 11, 2025 2025 House Transportation Joint Trades Maritime Workforce Letter Dear Chair Graves and Ranking Member Larsen: President Trump’s directive that the U.S. government “unleash American energy” (Executive Order 14154) has helped set the country on a course of […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Eliza Drake’s Story Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: Eliza Drake’s Story The following is part of IADC’s 85th anniversary campaign, “Many Stories, One Voice,” which aims to showcase the real human stories behind the drilling industry. Eliza Drake – IADC Young Professionals Committee Networking/Social Subcommittee Chair; Marketing Representative for Caterpillar Oil & Gas Eliza […]
MIL-OSI: Rivalry Reports Q1 2025 Results Highlighting Strengthened Unit Economics, Operating Leverage, and Strategic Progress Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, today announced financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025 (“Q1 2025”). All dollar figures are quoted in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Q1 2025 was the […]
MIL-OSI: AI Mining Revolutionizes Ripple’s XRP, PFMCrypto Launches Smart Mining Contracts for Smarter Crypto Rewards Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem gains global momentum, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major leap in accessible crypto mining: the launch of XRP-focused cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and mobile platforms, these flexible short-term contracts allow users to mine XRP […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Bill Pickering’s Story Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: Bill Pickering’s Story The following is part of IADC’s 85th anniversary campaign, “Many Stories, One Voice,” which aims to showcase the real human stories behind the drilling industry. Bill Pickering – IADC Young Professionals Committee Co-Chair; Manager at Precision Drilling Bill standing in front of a […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China, EU hold 6th High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera […]
Heinrich Announces Committee Passage of Over $12.5 Million for New Mexico US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Investments Heinrich championed fully fund SNAP & WIC, increase funding for the Southwest Border Commission, support Tribes & farmers, provide rental assistance, & more WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 […]
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: A warning from the future: the risk if NZ gets climate adaptation policy wrong today Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Logan, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar, Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury Getty Images New Zealand 2050: On the morning of February 27, the sea surged through the dunes south of the small town of Te Taone, riding on the back of Cyclone Harita’s […]
MIL-Evening Report: A warning from the future: the risk if NZ gets climate adaptation policy wrong today Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Logan, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar, Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury Getty Images New Zealand 2050: On the morning of February 27, the sea surged through the dunes south of the small town of Te Taone, riding on the back of Cyclone Harita’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy, Connecticut Delegation Announce Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding for Connecticut Airports US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 14, 2025 HARTFORD–Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that Bradley International Airport, Hartford-Brainard Airport, and Meriden Markham Municipal Airport have received nearly $1 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “Nearly $1 million […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Groom Curriculum US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) Published: July 14, 2025 Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the […]
MIL-OSI: Antalpha Appoints Derar Islim as Chief Operating Officer Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Antalpha Platform Holding Company (NASDAQ: ANTA) (“Antalpha” or the “Company”), a leading fintech platform serving the Bitcoin mining ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Derar Islim as Chief Operating Officer of the Company and CEO of Americas & EMEA, effective immediately. “Derar brings a wealth […]
MIL-OSI USA: Additional Tennessee Counties Designated Under Amended Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Source: United States Small Business Administration ATLANTA – In response to an amended Presidential disaster declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in three additional Tennessee counties affected by severe storms, straight line winds, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 2–24, 2025. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – RBNZ explores the impact of an ageing population on the financial system Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – New Zealand faces an economic shift as the population ages, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in a Financial Stability Report special topic article released today. While the economic impact will unfold slowly, the Reserve Bank is urging financial institutions to understand and be […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural News – Alternative grass grub weapon now urgent – Federated Farmers Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says urgent action is needed to plug a looming gap in treatments to fight native grass grub, which costs the agricultural sector hundreds of millions of dollars each year. “This is our biggest agricultural pest by a country mile, yet there’s a real risk farmers’ arsenal to fight it will soon […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Collins Announces More Than $2.2 Million for Airport Improvements Across Maine US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: July 14, 2025 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that six Maine airports will receive a total of $2,263,425 to support important infrastructure improvements. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Fiscal Year […]
MIL-OSI China: China unveils catalogue of green finance-supported projects Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 14 — China’s financial authorities on Monday unveiled a catalogue of green finance-supported projects, as part of efforts to strengthen green finance’s role in driving the country’s green transition in economic and social development and advancing the “Beautiful China” initiative. The 2025 edition of […]
MIL-OSI: XRP continues to rise. Mint Miner launches mobile cloud mining APP to help increase asset value. Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Texas City, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As XRP continues to rise strongly, investors’ demand for efficient management and value-added digital assets is growing. In line with this trend, Mint Miner, the world’s leading green cloud mining platform, launched a mobile cloud mining APP-users can directly use the Ripple currency (XRP) […]
MIL-OSI China: Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will send weapons to Ukraine through NATO, and threatened “severe tariffs” targeting Russia if a ceasefire deal is not reached in 50 days. Trump announced an agreement with NATO regarding weapons to assist Ukraine while meeting […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Announces Arrests and Arraignment in $1 Million Pizza Franchise Scam Source: US State of California Monday, July 14, 2025 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the arrest and arraignment of two defendants for a complex fraud scheme, in which the defendants allegedly defrauded victims of more than $1 million in investments into franchises or stock options for a company […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging Source: Airservices Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today released a Consultation Paper as part of its Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging. This follows an extensive public consultation process since the release of an Issues Paper in October 2024. The Payments System Board has reached the preliminary view that it […]
MIL-OSI: Dave Announces Promotion of Kyle Beilman to CFO & COO Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Los Angeles, CA, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dave Inc. (“Dave” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DAVE), one of the nation’s leading neobanks, today announced the promotion of Kyle Beilman to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, effective as of July 11, 2025. Since joining Dave, Kyle has played a pivotal […]
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Missouri Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather Conditions Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri to offset economic losses caused by a tornado, rain, flooding, hail, high winds and lightning occurring April 2-7. The declaration covers the […]
Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: In Committee, Rosen Helps Advance Bipartisan National Defense Bill with Major Wins for Nevada US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Senator Rosen Helped Write And Pass the Legislation To Provide A 3.8% Pay Raise for Troops, Deliver For Nevada’s National Security Installations, And Benefit Nevada Servicemembers WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced several major wins for servicemembers in Nevada that she […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Secures IVF Coverage Expansion for Servicemembers and Military Families in Committee-Passed NDAA US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 14, 2025 The Senator’s NDAA provisions would ensure our servicemembers receive the same level of IVF coverage that Members of Congress and other federal workers already have [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bergman Secures Major Wins in NDAA to Boost Military Readiness, Energy Independence, and Housing for Servicemembers Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) Bergman Secures Major Wins in NDAA to Boost Military Readiness, Energy Independence, and Housing for Servicemembers Washington, July 14, 2025 Washington – Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement in support of the FY26 National […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80 Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80 National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day Event at National Memorial Arboretum to honour VJ veterans will be broadcast live Red Arrows will […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The leaders focused on how to make Canada and the European Union (EU) stronger and more competitive faced with changing trade relationships and economic uncertainty. They discussed deepening their strategic […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense Contractor Berg Co. Agrees to Pay $3.3M to Resolve Allegations of Causing Fraudulent Bids Source: United States Attorneys General Berg Companies Inc. (Berg) has agreed to pay $3.3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting, or causing the submission of, false claims under prime vendor contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), which the Department of Defense (DoD) uses to purchase goods and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Defense Contractor Berg Co. Agrees to Pay $3.3M to Resolve Allegations of Causing Fraudulent Bids Source: US Justice – Antitrust Division Headline: Defense Contractor Berg Co. Agrees to Pay $3.3M to Resolve Allegations of Causing Fraudulent Bids Berg Companies Inc. (Berg) has agreed to pay $3.3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting, or causing the submission of, false claims under prime vendor contracts […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Sea Breeze 25-2 Concludes Showcasing Unified Mine Warfare Capabilities off UK Coast Source: United States Navy PORTLAND PORT, England – Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 officially concluded following two weeks of multinational mine countermeasure operations in the waters off the United Kingdom’s southern coast July 11, 2025. Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 officially concluded following two weeks of multinational mine countermeasure operations in the waters off the United Kingdom’s southern […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: SecAF, CSAF visit Whiteman AFB following Operation Midnight Hammer Source: United States Airforce Department of the Air Force leaders commended top performers within the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings during a visit to Whiteman AFB. WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Whiteman Air Force Base on July 10 to commend Airmen […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: 354th AEW provides combat airpower to REFORPAC 25 Source: United States Airforce During the exercise the 354th AEW will rapidly deploy and regionally maneuver fifth-generation capabilities like the F-35A Lightning II while executing Agile Combat Employment techniques. ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) — The 354th Air Expeditionary Wing is participating in exercise Resolute Force Pacific 25, to test its ability to quickly and effectively […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USS Omaha (LCS 12) Returns to Homeport Source: United States Navy From Petty Officer 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis and Lt.j.g. Tahj Clements SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived at its San Diego homeport July 11, following a 10-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. “I’m excited to welcome home the crew […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Joins Trilateral Chiefs of Defense in South Korea Source: United States Navy SEOUL, South Korea — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited South Korea on July 11, 2025, where he joined senior U.S., Japanese and South Korean military and government officials to underscore the criticality of trilateral military cooperation for addressing security challenges on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: READOUT: Pacific Fleet Commander’s Travel to Republic of the Philippines July 9-11, 2025 Source: United States Navy MANILA, Philippines – Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to the Republic of the Philippines alongside Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, July 9-11, 2025 to reaffirm the steadfast and enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance which is critical to advancing the two countries’ shared interests, signaling unwavering resolve, and aligning efforts to […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USS Frank Cable Departs Suva, Fiji, following Port Visit Source: United States Navy SUVA, Fiji – Forward-deployed U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed Fiji following a scheduled port visit on July 11, 2025. Frank Cable is underway supporting 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Marines launch Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia’s north Source: United States Navy DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, to enhance interoperability and strengthen ties with the Australian Defence Force and U.S. Army joint forces across the Northern […]
MIL-OSI USA: King Asserts Role on Armed Services Committee to Support Maine Economy and Strengthen National Security US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), worked with his committee colleagues this week to secure strong investments in Maine’s economy and America’s defense posture through the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This […]
Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Republican Energy and Water Development Funding Bill Increases Energy Costs Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Despite Heightened Risks, Bill Makes Americans More Vulnerable to Nuclear Threats **STATE-BY-STATE FACT SHEET** Republicans Slash Vital Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding for States Washington, DC — House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development […]
MIL-OSI USA: Republicans Proceed with Bill to Increase Energy Costs and Make Americans More Vulnerable to Nuclear Threats Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) **STATE-BY-STATE FACT SHEET** Republicans Slash Vital Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding for States Washington, DC — During today’s Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee markup of the 2026 funding bill, House Democrats exposed how the bill increases costs for American households, undermines […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Feedback sought on national fuel security plan Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan that provides a long-term strategy to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel in times of domestic and global disruption, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. “As a small and remote island nation that imports nearly all of […]
MIL-OSI: Cavvy to Hold Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Results Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Not For Distribution to United States News Wire Services or Dissemination in United States CALGARY, Alberta, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cavvy Energy Ltd. (“Cavvy” or the “Company”) (TSX:CVVY) will release its financial and operating results for the second quarter 2025, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, after markets close. President & […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Energy Secretary: The World Needs More Reliable American Energy Source: US Department of Energy The Economist July 14, 2025 “Climate change is a by-product of progress, not an existential crisis, says Trump’s energy czar” By Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy Nearly every aspect of modern life depends upon energy. It fuels opportunity, lifts people out of poverty and saves lives. That is why, as […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bergman Secures Major Wins in NDAA to Boost Military Readiness, Energy Independence, and Housing for Servicemembers Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) Bergman Secures Major Wins in NDAA to Boost Military Readiness, Energy Independence, and Housing for Servicemembers Washington, July 14, 2025 Washington – Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement in support of the FY26 National […]
MIL-OSI USA: NASA Research Shows Path Toward Protocells on Titan Source: NASA NASA research has shown that cell-like compartments called vesicles could form naturally in the lakes of Saturn’s moon Titan.Titan is the only world apart from Earth that is known to have liquid on its surface. However, Titan’s lakes and seas are not filled with water. Instead, they contain liquid hydrocarbons like ethane and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Wyden Presses Trump Administration Over Misleading Statements on Wildland Firefighting Preparedness and Capability US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) July 14, 2025 Senator’s letter follows U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz’s misleading testimony in a Senate hearing about Trump’s proposed Forest Service budget Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today demanded answers from the Trump administration following multiple misleading statements at a recent […]
MIL-OSI: PrairieSky Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (“PrairieSky” or the “Company”) (TSX: PSK) is pleased to announce its second quarter operating and financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter Highlights: Record oil royalty production of 14,376 barrels per day, an 8% increase over Q2 2024(1). […]
MIL-OSI Security: Environmental Crimes Bulletin – June 2025 Source: United States Attorneys General 7 View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit District/Circuit Case Name Conduct/Statute(s) 7th Circuit Court of Appeals United States v. Clark Conspiracy; False Statement; Mail Fraud; Obstruction District of Alaska United States v. Matanuska Diesel, LLC, et al. Emissions Tampering; Clean Air Act; Conspiracy Central District […]
MIL-OSI: Ring Energy to Participate in Water Tower Research Fireside Chat on July 15, 2025 Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today announced its participation in a fireside chat with Water Tower Research (“WTR”) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM Central Time. As part of WTR’s ongoing Fireside Chat Series, Jeff Robertson, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Launching the Extreme Heat Equipment Credit Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)’s new Extreme Heat Equipment Credit. The credit helps qualifying small businesses protect their workers through the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies designed to minimize the effects of heat exposure. “Extreme weather […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and Czechia to lead global race on small modular reactors Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story UK and Czechia to lead global race on small modular reactors British workers will further benefit from a new generation of nuclear power. Golden age of nuclear receives a major new boost, as the Prime Minister and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala sign first of a kind […]
MIL-OSI: New Reports Map BC’s Hydrogen Potential for Clean Energy Growth Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A series of reports, released by Foresight Canada in partnership with the Clean Energy and Major Projects Office (CEMPO), investigates British Columbia’s potential to establish major hydrogen hubs in various regions and examines the feasibility of hydrogen transportation. In addition to outlining potential […]
14 July 2025 Source: Offshore Energy UK Headline: OEUK news OEUK response to NESO’s Future Energy Scenarios 14 July 2025 Accessibility Statement oeuk.org.uk 14 July 2025 Compliance status We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Most of the planned coal capacity retirements are in the Midwest or Mid-Atlantic regions Source: US Energy Information Administration In-brief analysis July 14, 2025 Based on what power plant owners and operators have reported to EIA, the total operating capacity of U.S. coal-fired power plants is scheduled to fall from 172 gigawatts (GW) in May 2025 to 145 GW by the end of 2028, according to our Preliminary Monthly […]
MIL-OSI: Par Pacific Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR) (“Par Pacific”) today announced that it will release its second quarter 2025 results after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. This release will be followed by a conference call for investors on Wednesday, August […]
Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Is there any hope for the internet? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aarushi Bhandari, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Davidson College Hate and mental illness fester online because love and healing seem to be incompatible with profits. Ihor Lukianenko/iStock via Getty Images In 2001, social theorist bell hooks warned about the dangers of a loveless zeitgeist. In “All About Love: […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn Statement on Biden Autopen Interview US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement reacting to former President Joe Biden’s assertion that he gave his staff approval to use the autopen on almost 4,000 pardons and grants of clemency at the end of his term, including pardons of […]
MIL-OSI USA: In Committee, Rosen Helps Advance Bipartisan National Defense Bill with Major Wins for Nevada US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Senator Rosen Helped Write And Pass the Legislation To Provide A 3.8% Pay Raise for Troops, Deliver For Nevada’s National Security Installations, And Benefit Nevada Servicemembers WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced several major wins for servicemembers in Nevada that she […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Two arrested after shot fired at Munno Para Source: New South Wales – News Police have arrested two men and are looking for a third suspect after a firearm was discharged at Munno Para last night. About 7.45pm on Monday 14 July, police received calls about a disturbance occurring between two groups of men on Stebonheath Road. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots during this […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.14.25 Source: US State of California Governor Jul 14, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 78 by Assemblymember Phillip Chen (R-Yorba Linda) – Attorney’s fees: book accounts. AB 223 by Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey) – Jury selection: acknowledgment and agreement. AB 233 by Assemblymember Mike Gipson […]
MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of ESSA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: EPIX) Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire […]
MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of WK Kellogg Co. (NYSE: KLG) Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire […]
MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces unit holds change-of-command ceremony in San Diego Source: United States Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/14/2025 07:15 PM EDT 07/14/2025 06:52 PM EDT SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team West hosted a change-of-command ceremony in San Diego, July 9, 2025. Coast Guard Capt. James J. Camp relieved Capt. Robert J. Berry as the commanding […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Announces Arrests and Arraignment in $1 Million Pizza Franchise Scam Source: US State of California Monday, July 14, 2025 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the arrest and arraignment of two defendants for a complex fraud scheme, in which the defendants allegedly defrauded victims of more than $1 million in investments into franchises or stock options for a company […]
MIL-OSI USA: Peters Introduces Bill to Require Clear Identification for Law Enforcement Officers US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters Published: 07.14.2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, helped introduce legislation to require law enforcement officers conducting immigration enforcement activities to clearly display identification during public-facing operations to enhance safety, transparency, and accountability. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Signs Ten Bills into Law Source: US State of Missouri JULY 14, 2025 Jefferson City — This afternoon, Governor Mike Kehoe signed ten pieces of legislation into law: Senate Bills (SB) 105, 133, 145, and 271, and House Bills (HB) 145, 147, 225, 262, 595, and 596. “Our bill signings this afternoon marked the official conclusion of an incredibly successful legislative session,” […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Secures IVF Coverage Expansion for Servicemembers and Military Families in Committee-Passed NDAA US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 14, 2025 The Senator’s NDAA provisions would ensure our servicemembers receive the same level of IVF coverage that Members of Congress and other federal workers already have [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces […]
Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: A warning from the future: the risk if NZ gets climate adaptation policy wrong today Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Logan, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar, Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury Getty Images New Zealand 2050: On the morning of February 27, the sea surged through the dunes south of the small town of Te Taone, riding on the back of Cyclone Harita’s […]
MIL-Evening Report: A warning from the future: the risk if NZ gets climate adaptation policy wrong today Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Logan, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar, Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury Getty Images New Zealand 2050: On the morning of February 27, the sea surged through the dunes south of the small town of Te Taone, riding on the back of Cyclone Harita’s […]
MIL-Evening Report: Is there any hope for the internet? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aarushi Bhandari, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Davidson College Hate and mental illness fester online because love and healing seem to be incompatible with profits. Ihor Lukianenko/iStock via Getty Images In 2001, social theorist bell hooks warned about the dangers of a loveless zeitgeist. In “All About Love: […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Cost of living remains priority in Q3 Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions in the Q3 Action Plan. “While it’s still tough out there for too many Kiwis, our Government’s focus on unlocking economic growth is starting to […]
MIL-Evening Report: Luxon and Peters to miss Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution Day celebrations By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist New Zealand will not send top government representation to the Cook Islands for its 60th Constitution Day celebrations in three weeks’ time. Instead, Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro will represent Aotearoa in Rarotonga. On August 4, Cook Islands will mark 60 years of self-governance in free association with New Zealand. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Additional Tennessee Counties Designated Under Amended Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Source: United States Small Business Administration ATLANTA – In response to an amended Presidential disaster declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in three additional Tennessee counties affected by severe storms, straight line winds, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 2–24, 2025. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.14.25 Source: US State of California Governor Jul 14, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 78 by Assemblymember Phillip Chen (R-Yorba Linda) – Attorney’s fees: book accounts. AB 223 by Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey) – Jury selection: acknowledgment and agreement. AB 233 by Assemblymember Mike Gipson […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joe Wicks and government join forces to get children moving Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Joe Wicks and government join forces to get children moving New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier lifestyle. Children to be inspired to get physically active over summer as Joe Wicks, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Announces Personal Safety Workshop in Fort Myers Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) Donalds Announces Personal Safety Workshop in Fort Myers Washington, July 14, 2025 FORT MYERS, Fla. – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released the following information announcing an in-person personal safety workshop in collaboration with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Congressman Donalds is co-hosting this free, personal […]
MIL-OSI USA: Speaker Johnson Joins New “Scott Jennings Show” As Inaugural Guest Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson appeared as the inaugural guest of first episode of The Scott Jennings Show on Salem Radio Network. They discussed how Republicans were able to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and how Republicans will counter endless Democrat falsehoods about the legislation. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Peters Introduces Bill to Require Clear Identification for Law Enforcement Officers US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters Published: 07.14.2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, helped introduce legislation to require law enforcement officers conducting immigration enforcement activities to clearly display identification during public-facing operations to enhance safety, transparency, and accountability. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Signs Ten Bills into Law Source: US State of Missouri JULY 14, 2025 Jefferson City — This afternoon, Governor Mike Kehoe signed ten pieces of legislation into law: Senate Bills (SB) 105, 133, 145, and 271, and House Bills (HB) 145, 147, 225, 262, 595, and 596. “Our bill signings this afternoon marked the official conclusion of an incredibly successful legislative session,” […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Admin on Weaponizing Immigration Court Hearings to Arrest Immigrants US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado According to recent reports, the administration has targeted noncriminal immigrants who show up for their court hearings WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet joined 22 of their Senate colleagues to call out the Trump administration’s recent efforts to arrest noncriminal immigrants […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Refocusing local government to deliver for Kiwis Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s plan to refocus councils on core services, such as roading, core infrastructure, water, and rubbish, has taken a major step forward with the introduction of the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill to Parliament. Local Government Minister Simon Watts says the Bill will help restore discipline, transparency and performance […]
MIL-OSI USA: Joint Statement from Senators Graham and Blumenthal US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today made this joint statement after President Trump made a series of announcements regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, including his intention to impose secondary tariffs on Russia if they do not agree to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Cliff Bentz Statement Regarding FEMA Authorizing Funds to Fight Highland Fire in Oregon Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario) Washington, D.C.– I am pleased to announce that the White House has authorized FEMA to provide funding to help fight the Highland Fire currently burning in Crook County, Oregon. We must protect the homes, infrastructure, and natural resources threatened by this dangerous wildfire. This […]
Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn Statement on Biden Autopen Interview US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement reacting to former President Joe Biden’s assertion that he gave his staff approval to use the autopen on almost 4,000 pardons and grants of clemency at the end of his term, including pardons of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Republican Energy and Water Development Funding Bill Increases Energy Costs Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Despite Heightened Risks, Bill Makes Americans More Vulnerable to Nuclear Threats **STATE-BY-STATE FACT SHEET** Republicans Slash Vital Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding for States Washington, DC — House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development […]
MIL-OSI USA: Republicans Proceed with Bill to Increase Energy Costs and Make Americans More Vulnerable to Nuclear Threats Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) **STATE-BY-STATE FACT SHEET** Republicans Slash Vital Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding for States Washington, DC — During today’s Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee markup of the 2026 funding bill, House Democrats exposed how the bill increases costs for American households, undermines […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Two arrested after shot fired at Munno Para Source: New South Wales – News Police have arrested two men and are looking for a third suspect after a firearm was discharged at Munno Para last night. About 7.45pm on Monday 14 July, police received calls about a disturbance occurring between two groups of men on Stebonheath Road. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots during this […]
MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “REPUBLICANS HAVEN’T DONE A DAMN THING TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE” Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue pushing back against Republicans’ One Big Ugly Law which rewards billionaires while stripping food and healthcare from the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.14.25 Source: US State of California Governor Jul 14, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 78 by Assemblymember Phillip Chen (R-Yorba Linda) – Attorney’s fees: book accounts. AB 223 by Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey) – Jury selection: acknowledgment and agreement. AB 233 by Assemblymember Mike Gipson […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Announces Arrests and Arraignment in $1 Million Pizza Franchise Scam Source: US State of California Monday, July 14, 2025 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the arrest and arraignment of two defendants for a complex fraud scheme, in which the defendants allegedly defrauded victims of more than $1 million in investments into franchises or stock options for a company […]
MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD) Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire […]
MIL-OSI USA: Peters Introduces Bill to Require Clear Identification for Law Enforcement Officers US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters Published: 07.14.2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, helped introduce legislation to require law enforcement officers conducting immigration enforcement activities to clearly display identification during public-facing operations to enhance safety, transparency, and accountability. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Signs Ten Bills into Law Source: US State of Missouri JULY 14, 2025 Jefferson City — This afternoon, Governor Mike Kehoe signed ten pieces of legislation into law: Senate Bills (SB) 105, 133, 145, and 271, and House Bills (HB) 145, 147, 225, 262, 595, and 596. “Our bill signings this afternoon marked the official conclusion of an incredibly successful legislative session,” […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Ivey Announces Vaquito, the Work Zone Safety Dog, as Honorary ALEA Trooper Source: US State of Alabama MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the newest addition to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Vaquito the work zone safety dog. Vaquito delivered the oath of office and was officially sworn in as an honorary ALEA Trooper during a special ceremony held at the Alabama State Capitol. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Admin on Weaponizing Immigration Court Hearings to Arrest Immigrants US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado According to recent reports, the administration has targeted noncriminal immigrants who show up for their court hearings WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet joined 22 of their Senate colleagues to call out the Trump administration’s recent efforts to arrest noncriminal immigrants […]
MIL-OSI USA: Wyden Introduces Legislation to Require ICE Officers to Display Clear Identification US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) July 14, 2025 Oregon senator also joins 13 Democrats in a letter to DHS requesting information about ICE’s use of unidentified plainclothes agents Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said today he has introduced new legislation prohibiting immigration enforcement officers from concealing their […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: The number of inspections is at a historical minimum. Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Reducing the number of inspections while maintaining the level of security, confirming the effectiveness of the risk-oriented approach and new digital tools for remote control – the Government […]
MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – Reporting International Migration: Less than the Truth Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Yesterday I listened to RNZ’s political commentators. The principal topic was an aspect of the recently released May 2025 international migration. Kathryn Ryan starts by reminding us of the “old […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Two arrested after shot fired at Munno Para Source: New South Wales – News Police have arrested two men and are looking for a third suspect after a firearm was discharged at Munno Para last night. About 7.45pm on Monday 14 July, police received calls about a disturbance occurring between two groups of men on Stebonheath Road. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots during this […]
MIL-OSI China: Women’s Asia Cup: Australia cruise, S. Korea seal last-second win Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Australia, South Korea and Japan all claimed victories in Monday’s group-stage matches at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, with Australia cruising past Lebanon, Japan edging the Philippines and South Korea sealing a dramatic last-second win over New Zealand. Australia continued its dominant run with a […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging Source: Airservices Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today released a Consultation Paper as part of its Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging. This follows an extensive public consultation process since the release of an Issues Paper in October 2024. The Payments System Board has reached the preliminary view that it […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Power bank recalls on the rise due to serious burn and property damage risks Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC is urging consumers to be alert to a growing list of recalled wireless power banks, which have the potential to cause serious burns and property damage. Power banks, also known as portable battery packs, are portable battery chargers commonly powered by rechargeable lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries. They […]
MIL-OSI: Paramount Australia Partners with Magnite to Unlock Programmatic Access to the Paramount+ Ad Tier Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SYDNEY, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, and Paramount Australia today announced a partnership to unlock programmatic access to Paramount+’s premium streaming TV inventory in Australia for the first time. Following the launch of its ad-supported plan in the market, Paramount will leverage […]
MIL-Evening Report: Antisemitism plan fails on a number of fronts – a contentious definition of hate is just the start Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Louise Chappell, Scientia Professor, UNSW Sydney The antisemitism strategy presented to the Albanese government has attracted considerable – and wholly justifed – criticism. Produced by Jillian Segal, the special envoy to combat antisemitism, the blueprint falls short in a range of areas essential to good public policy. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Many fish are social, but pesticides are pushing them apart Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kyle Morrison, PhD Candidate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UNSW Sydney Kazakov Maksim, Shutterstock Scientists have detected pesticides in rivers, lakes and oceans worldwide. So what are these pesticides doing to the fish? Long before pesticides reach lethal doses, they can disrupt hormones, impair brain function and […]
MIL-OSI Security: Environmental Crimes Bulletin – June 2025 Source: United States Attorneys General 7 View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit District/Circuit Case Name Conduct/Statute(s) 7th Circuit Court of Appeals United States v. Clark Conspiracy; False Statement; Mail Fraud; Obstruction District of Alaska United States v. Matanuska Diesel, LLC, et al. Emissions Tampering; Clean Air Act; Conspiracy Central District […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USS Omaha (LCS 12) Returns to Homeport Source: United States Navy From Petty Officer 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis and Lt.j.g. Tahj Clements SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived at its San Diego homeport July 11, following a 10-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. “I’m excited to welcome home the crew […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Marines launch Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia’s north Source: United States Navy DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, to enhance interoperability and strengthen ties with the Australian Defence Force and U.S. Army joint forces across the Northern […]
MIL-OSI Australia: CIT Woden prepares to welcome its first students Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Redefining Woden as a vibrant, modern hub where people can live, work, and thrive. In Brief: Construction is complete on the new CIT Woden Campus. This article gives an exclusive sneak peek into what’s coming to the new campus. Discover the key benefits and advantages of the new […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Curtis Island compliance Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 14 Jul 2025 Open larger image The people constructed an illegal hut and used that as a base for other illegal activity. Targeted patrols conducted in the Curtis Island National Park in August 2024 led to the discovery of an illegal hut and evidence of significant illegal activity. Rangers from the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Motorcyclist dies following single vehicle crash in Hobart Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Motorcyclist dies following single vehicle crash in Hobart Tuesday, 15 July 2025 – 12:25 am. Sadly, a motorcyclist has died following a single vehicle crash in Hobart’s northern suburbs. Police and emergency services were called to the MyState Bank Arena carpark near the Brooker Highway about 9pm last […]
MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Barragán and Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Confront Rising Public Health Threats from Climate Change Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) For Immediate Release July 12, 2025 Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov Rep. Barragán and Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Confront Rising Public Health Threats from Climate Change WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), a member of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Stay safe this winter 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 […]
New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Cost of living remains priority in Q3 Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions in the Q3 Action Plan. “While it’s still tough out there for too many Kiwis, our Government’s focus on unlocking economic growth is starting to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consultation on 2026 funding determinations is now open Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 15 July 2025Last updated 15 July 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding determinations.The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding determinations. Providers have been sent an invitation to participate through DXP Ngā […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – RBNZ explores the impact of an ageing population on the financial system Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – New Zealand faces an economic shift as the population ages, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in a Financial Stability Report special topic article released today. While the economic impact will unfold slowly, the Reserve Bank is urging financial institutions to understand and be […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural News – Alternative grass grub weapon now urgent – Federated Farmers Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says urgent action is needed to plug a looming gap in treatments to fight native grass grub, which costs the agricultural sector hundreds of millions of dollars each year. “This is our biggest agricultural pest by a country mile, yet there’s a real risk farmers’ arsenal to fight it will soon […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Marine Environment – Sea spurge found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Northland Source: Northland Regional Council A new sea spurge infestation has been found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) – the first discovery of the unwanted beach weed east of Cape Reinga and at least 60 kilometres from the closest known site on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe – Ninety Mile Beach. Joanna Barr, Northland Regional Council’s Biosecurity Manager – Pest Plants, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – Reporting International Migration: Less than the Truth Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Yesterday I listened to RNZ’s political commentators. The principal topic was an aspect of the recently released May 2025 international migration. Kathryn Ryan starts by reminding us of the “old […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Feedback sought on national fuel security plan Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan that provides a long-term strategy to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel in times of domestic and global disruption, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. “As a small and remote island nation that imports nearly all of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Northland News – Plan winter earthworks carefully; NRC Source: Northland Regional Council As Northland moves through the wetter months from May to September, the Northland Regional Council is warning effective planning and management of earthworks is critical to reducing environmental impact and ensuring successful outcomes. “While significant rain events can occur in summer, late autumn through early spring sees the most frequent and intense […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fresh look for remote Trains Hut Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 July 2025 Trains Hut is a well-loved, six-bunk hut used regularly by trampers and hunters, reached by a 15 km tramp along the rugged Trains Track. This remote and rewarding backcountry track takes visitors through regenerating native forest, rugged ridgelines, and across several swing bridges. DOC Ranger Rhydian Lewis, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Refocusing local government to deliver for Kiwis Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s plan to refocus councils on core services, such as roading, core infrastructure, water, and rubbish, has taken a major step forward with the introduction of the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill to Parliament. Local Government Minister Simon Watts says the Bill will help restore discipline, transparency and performance […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Application to establish the Puketeraki mātaitai reserve near Karitāne, north of Dunedin Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Your views sought Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki has applied for a mātaitai reserve (Puketeraki mātaitai reserve) near Karitāne, north of Dunedin, Otago. Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki and Fisheries New Zealand will hold a public meeting to discuss the application. This is the first of 2 consultations to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Government told NZ should not follow Australia’s lead to criminalise support for Palestine – PSNA Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is urging the New Zealand government NOT to follow Australia’s example with measures which would effectively criminalise the Palestine solidarity movement. The Australian government has announced plans to implement recommendations from its anti-semitism envoy which PSNA says creates a ‘hierarchy of racism’ with anti-semitism at the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Electronic card transactions: June 2025 Electronic card transactions: June 2025 – information release 14 July 2025 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key facts All figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. Values are at […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Ara to stand-alone from 1 January 2026 Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Attribution: Darren Mitchell, Executive Director – Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury welcomes the Government’s decision to re-establish Ara as a stand-alone institution from 1 January 2026. This milestone reflects the strength of our financial position, the capability and resilience of our people, and the strategic changes we’ve made […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural News – New finance rules risk cutting off rural lending – Federated Farmers Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling for new proposed ‘green’ finance rules to be scrapped, warning they’re ideologically driven, unworkable, and risk doing real harm to rural communities. In a letter sent to Ministers and key officials on July 11, the organisation outlined a series of serious concerns with the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy. “This framework […]
MIL-Evening Report: Author condemns ‘callous’ health legacy of French, US nuclear bomb tests in Pacific Asia Pacific Report A journalist who was on the Rainbow Warrior voyage to Rongelap last night condemned France for its “callous” attack of an environmental ship, saying “we haven’t forgotten, or forgiven this outrage”. David Robie, the author of Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior, said at the launch […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: The beginning of a new era for EIT Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 17 seconds ago Today the Minister for Vocational Education announced that EIT is one of the Polytechnics which will be standing up as independent institution from January 2026. This is great news for the Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti regions as EIT will have the autonomy once again to make decisions […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Storm damage cuts off access to part of Kahurangi National Park Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 July 2025 DOC Northern South Island Operations Director Martin Rodd says storm damage to DOC-managed sites is wide-spread and it will take time to understand the full extent across conservation areas and facilities. As of Monday, the region is still in a state of emergency and people are asked […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tāmaki Makaurau by-election date set Source: New Zealand Government The Tāmaki Makaurau by-election will be held on Saturday 6 September, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. The by-election follows the death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. “Given the vacancy in the seat has now been gazetted, I have set a date of 6 September for the by-election,” says Mr Luxon. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Making NZ top destination for international students Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s going for growth in international education, releasing its plan to double the sector’s economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034. “International education is one of our largest exports, injecting $3.6 billion into our economy in 2024. It also provides opportunities for research, strengthening trade and people-to-people connections, which are important […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Sea Breeze 25-2 Concludes Showcasing Unified Mine Warfare Capabilities off UK Coast Source: United States Navy PORTLAND PORT, England – Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 officially concluded following two weeks of multinational mine countermeasure operations in the waters off the United Kingdom’s southern coast July 11, 2025. Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 officially concluded following two weeks of multinational mine countermeasure operations in the waters off the United Kingdom’s southern […]
MIL-OSI: Notification on the Issuance of a Building Completion Certificate Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) UAB “Orkela”, legal entity code 304099538, registered address Jogailos g. 4, Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania (hereinafter – the Issuer), whose securities (hereinafter – the Bonds) are included and traded on the Nasdaq bond list, and which are also publicly offered under the base prospectus approved by the Bank of Lithuania on 14 […]
MIL-OSI Security: Lieutenant General Baltrėnas starts his tenure as the new Director General of the NATO International Military Staff Source: NATO On Monday, 14 July 2025, the NATO Military Committee welcomed the new Director General of the NATO International Military Staff (DGIMS), Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas (LTU Army). During his welcome remarks, the Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Lieutenant General Andrew M. Rohling, acknowledged General Baltrėnas’s extensive military career, which combines various […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Republic of Estonia: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report Source: International Monetary Fund Summary The Estonian economy is slowly re-emerging from a prolonged downturn but faces structural challenges. Wages growing faster than productivity and permanent increases in input costs, a legacy of previous shocks, are hindering price-sensitive activities, while production with higher technological content is constrained by lack of skilled labor and limited access […]
MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Enters Final Presale Phase with 150% Built-In Upside Before Exchange Listing Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), a next-generation crypto protocol blending high performance with early-stage accessibility, has officially entered the final phase of its highly anticipated presale. With over $6.6 million already raised and more than 14,150 participants onboarded, BTC-S is rapidly becoming one of 2025’s most […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Third Asia+ Festival convenes stellar line-up of artists showcasing artistic gems around world Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Asia+ Festival, presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, is held annually from September to November with an aim to create a sustainable platform for arts and cultural exchange. Now in its third edition, the […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Diplomacy in the digital age: Foreign Secretary’s speech, July 2025 Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Speech Diplomacy in the digital age: Foreign Secretary’s speech, July 2025 Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on diplomacy in the digital age whilst in Singapore. It’s great to be here today. As you have heard, I recently marked 25 years as a member of Parliament and this […]
MIL-OSI: INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund has completed the acquisition of the Pehart Group in Romania Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund, the leading private equity fund in the Baltics, has completed the investment in Pehart Group, a leading producer of household and industrial paper products in Romania. The consortium of International Finance Corporation (IFC), Banca Transilvania and ING Bank Romania provided an over EUR 150 million financing package […]
Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will send weapons to Ukraine through NATO, and threatened “severe tariffs” targeting Russia if a ceasefire deal is not reached in 50 days. Trump announced an agreement with NATO regarding weapons to assist Ukraine while meeting […]
MIL-OSI USA: Joint Statement from Senators Graham and Blumenthal US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today made this joint statement after President Trump made a series of announcements regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, including his intention to impose secondary tariffs on Russia if they do not agree to […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM meeting with Prime Minister Fiala of the Czech Republic: 14 July 2025 Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM meeting with Prime Minister Fiala of the Czech Republic: 14 July 2025 The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, to Downing Street this afternoon. The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, to […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Sea Breeze 25-2 Concludes Showcasing Unified Mine Warfare Capabilities off UK Coast Source: United States Navy PORTLAND PORT, England – Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 officially concluded following two weeks of multinational mine countermeasure operations in the waters off the United Kingdom’s southern coast July 11, 2025. Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 officially concluded following two weeks of multinational mine countermeasure operations in the waters off the United Kingdom’s southern […]
MIL-OSI USA: King Asserts Role on Armed Services Committee to Support Maine Economy and Strengthen National Security US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), worked with his committee colleagues this week to secure strong investments in Maine’s economy and America’s defense posture through the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This […]
MIL-OSI USA: Klobuchar Urges President Trump to Support Efforts to Bring Abducted Ukrainian Children Home US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Minnesota Amy Klobuchar WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement: “I hope President Trump will be announcing continued strong support for Ukraine this week in concert with our allies. I also urge him to make a clear commitment to finding and bringing home […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Gaza: UNICEF mourns seven children killed queuing for water Source: United Nations 2 The incident occurred in central Gaza on Sunday, according to media reports, which said that four other people also lost their lives due to the Israeli airstrike. The Israeli military said it had been targeting a terrorist but a “technical error” saw the munition stray off course. Uphold protection of children […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Over €10 billion has now been pledged for Ukraine’s recovery. It’s nowhere near enough Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham Clearly angered by the intensification of Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine, Donald Trump has pivoted from the suspension of US military assistance to Ukraine to promising its resumption. Russia’s strikes on major cities killed more civilians in June than […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Over €10 billion has now been pledged for Ukraine’s recovery. It’s nowhere near enough Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham Clearly angered by the intensification of Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine, Donald Trump has pivoted from the suspension of US military assistance to Ukraine to promising its resumption. Russia’s strikes on major cities killed more civilians in June than […]
MIL-OSI Russia: V. Zelensky discussed ways to establish peace with US special envoy Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KYIV, July 14 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday on Telegram that he met […]
MIL-OSI Russia: V. Zelensky proposed to extend martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine until November 5 Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KYIV, July 14 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted to the Verkhovna Rada on Monday bills […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: 29 human rights wins to be proud of Source: Amnesty International – Over the past six months, the headlines have been dominated by stories of fear, division and hatred. However, activists around the world are working away to ensure hope prevails. Here are some of the human rights wins we can be proud of from January to June 2025. January Afghanistan In […]
MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump said that the US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News LOS ANGELES, July 14 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States will […]
Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, saying they are necessary to defend the country because Russian President Vladimir Putin “talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening.” Trump did not give a number of […]
MIL-Evening Report: Antisemitism plan fails on a number of fronts – a contentious definition of hate is just the start Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Louise Chappell, Scientia Professor, UNSW Sydney The antisemitism strategy presented to the Albanese government has attracted considerable – and wholly justifed – criticism. Produced by Jillian Segal, the special envoy to combat antisemitism, the blueprint falls short in a range of areas essential to good public policy. […]
MIL-OSI: PrairieSky Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (“PrairieSky” or the “Company”) (TSX: PSK) is pleased to announce its second quarter operating and financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter Highlights: Record oil royalty production of 14,376 barrels per day, an 8% increase over Q2 2024(1). […]
Heinrich Announces Committee Passage of Over $12.5 Million for New Mexico US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Investments Heinrich championed fully fund SNAP & WIC, increase funding for the Southwest Border Commission, support Tribes & farmers, provide rental assistance, & more WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 […]
MIL-OSI USA: Seattle Businessman Convicted of Tax Evasion and Filing False Tax Returns Source: US State of California A federal jury convicted a Washington man on Friday for tax evasion and filing false tax returns related to a scheme to conceal income received from his commercial property business. The following is according to court documents and evidence presented at trial: Steven Loo, of Seattle, controlled and operated eight […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Gaza: UNICEF mourns seven children killed queuing for water Source: United Nations 2 The incident occurred in central Gaza on Sunday, according to media reports, which said that four other people also lost their lives due to the Israeli airstrike. The Israeli military said it had been targeting a terrorist but a “technical error” saw the munition stray off course. Uphold protection of children […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Over €10 billion has now been pledged for Ukraine’s recovery. It’s nowhere near enough Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham Clearly angered by the intensification of Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine, Donald Trump has pivoted from the suspension of US military assistance to Ukraine to promising its resumption. Russia’s strikes on major cities killed more civilians in June than […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: How does the PKK’s disarmament affect Turkey, Syria and Iraq? Source: The Conversation – UK – By Pinar Dinc, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science and Researcher, Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies, Lund University The historic disarmament ceremony on July 11 where members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) laid down their arms marked a pivotal moment in a decades-long conflict […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: How does the PKK’s disarmament affect Turkey, Syria and Iraq? Source: The Conversation – UK – By Pinar Dinc, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science and Researcher, Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies, Lund University The historic disarmament ceremony on July 11 where members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) laid down their arms marked a pivotal moment in a decades-long conflict […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Over €10 billion has now been pledged for Ukraine’s recovery. It’s nowhere near enough Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham Clearly angered by the intensification of Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine, Donald Trump has pivoted from the suspension of US military assistance to Ukraine to promising its resumption. Russia’s strikes on major cities killed more civilians in June than […]
MIL-OSI Security: Seattle Businessman Convicted of Tax Evasion and Filing False Tax Returns Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division A federal jury convicted a Washington man on Friday for tax evasion and filing false tax returns related to a scheme to conceal income received from his commercial property business. The following is according to court documents and evidence presented at trial: Steven Loo, of Seattle, controlled […]
MIL-Evening Report: Antisemitism plan fails on a number of fronts – a contentious definition of hate is just the start Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Louise Chappell, Scientia Professor, UNSW Sydney The antisemitism strategy presented to the Albanese government has attracted considerable – and wholly justifed – criticism. Produced by Jillian Segal, the special envoy to combat antisemitism, the blueprint falls short in a range of areas essential to good public policy. […]
MIL-OSI USA: VNR: DAGS’ STATE ARCHIVES HOSTS SECOND “BUILDER’S SPOTLIGHT” Source: US State of Hawaii VNR: DAGS’ STATE ARCHIVES HOSTS SECOND “BUILDER’S SPOTLIGHT” Posted on Jul 14, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES KA ʻOIHANA LOIHELU A LAWELAWE LAULĀ KEITH A. […]
MIL-OSI USA: DAGS’ Hawaiʻi State Archives Hosts Second “Builder’s Spotlight” Source: US State of Hawaii DAGS’ Hawaiʻi State Archives Hosts Second “Builder’s Spotlight” Posted on Jul 14, 2025 in Main A custom-made ‘ukulele by luthier Eric DeVine. Courtesy DeVine Guitars and ‘Ukuleles HONOLULU — Bolder – crispier – strong overtones – mellower. Those sound like wine reviews, but they’re actually adjectives that can be used […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Gaza: UNICEF mourns seven children killed queuing for water Source: United Nations 2 The incident occurred in central Gaza on Sunday, according to media reports, which said that four other people also lost their lives due to the Israeli airstrike. The Israeli military said it had been targeting a terrorist but a “technical error” saw the munition stray off course. Uphold protection of children […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: How does the PKK’s disarmament affect Turkey, Syria and Iraq? Source: The Conversation – UK – By Pinar Dinc, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science and Researcher, Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies, Lund University The historic disarmament ceremony on July 11 where members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) laid down their arms marked a pivotal moment in a decades-long conflict […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: How does the PKK’s disarmament affect Turkey, Syria and Iraq? Source: The Conversation – UK – By Pinar Dinc, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science and Researcher, Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies, Lund University The historic disarmament ceremony on July 11 where members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) laid down their arms marked a pivotal moment in a decades-long conflict […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could fuel a new wave of nuclear proliferation Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Saira Bano, Assistant Professor in Political Science, Thompson Rivers University In the wake of recent strikes by Israel and the United States on Iranian cities, military sites and nuclear facilities, a troubling paradox has emerged: actions intended to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons may actually be accelerating […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Estes Talks One Big Beautiful Law with Andy Hooser Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined the Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser to talk about the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4, 2025. Rep. Estes spoke about provisions within the […]
MIL-Evening Report: Israeli settlers shoot, beat to death 2 Palestinians in latest lynchings BEARING WITNESS: By Cole Martin in occupied West Bank Two young Palestinians were shot and beaten to death on their land, and 30 injured, by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Saturday. A large group of settlers attacked the rural Palestinian village of Sinjil, in the Ramallah governorate, beating Sayfollah “Saif” Mussalet, 20, […]
MIL-OSI: SoFi Announces Monthly Distributions on $THTA (12.00%) Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SoFi, a leading provider of thematic and income ETFs, today announced monthly distributions on the SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF (THTA). Distribution as of 07/14/2025 ETFTicker Distributionper Share DistributionRate * 30-DaySEC Yield** Ex-Date RecordDate PaymentDate THTA $0.1504 12.00% 3.85% 07/15/2025 07/15/2025 07/16/2025 Inception date: 11/15/2023Click […]
MIL-OSI: LyondellBasell improves CDP climate score to A in 2024, strengthening ESG leadership Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced it has improved its climate change score from A-minus to A in CDP’s 2024 assessment, placing the company in the leadership category for the second consecutive year. CDP is the world’s leading environmental disclosure platform, used by investors and stakeholders […]
MIL-Evening Report: View from The Hill: Segal’s antisemitism plan gives government controversy, not clarity Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may be rueing what seemed a good idea at the time – the appointment of a special envoy to combat antisemitism (as well as an envoy to combat Islamophobia). Or perhaps Jillian Segal, a former president […]
MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/SYRIA – Archbishop Jacques Mourad: Jesus wants His Church to remain in Syria Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI L’Œuvre d’Orient by Gianni ValenteHoms (Agenzia Fides) – Archbishop Jacques Mourad returned just a few days ago from participating in the Synod of Bishops of the Syriac Catholic Church in Rome. And he had a lot to do after his return to Homs. “These days, I am celebrating the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Government told NZ should not follow Australia’s lead to criminalise support for Palestine – PSNA Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is urging the New Zealand government NOT to follow Australia’s example with measures which would effectively criminalise the Palestine solidarity movement. The Australian government has announced plans to implement recommendations from its anti-semitism envoy which PSNA says creates a ‘hierarchy of racism’ with anti-semitism at the […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Government honours victims on anniversary of attack against Israel Source: Government of Sweden On 7 October 2023, Hamas committed the worst mass murder of Jews since the Holocaust. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was joined by other ministers in a ceremony at Stockholm’s Great Synagogue on the evening of 7 October 2024 to honour the memory of the victims of the attack. MIL OSI Europe […]