Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Cruising event held in Qingdao to celebrate 20th anniv. of establishment of Maritime Day of China
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MIL-OSI China: Cruising event held in Qingdao to celebrate 20th anniv. of establishment of Maritime Day of China
An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows yachts and sailboats participating in a sea cruising event in Laolong Bay area in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. A sea cruising event was held in the coastal city of Qingdao on Thursday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Maritime Day of China and the 620th anniversary of Chinese explorer Zheng He’s maritime voyages. [Photo/Xinhua] A drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows citizens and tourists participating in a sea cruising event in Laolong Bay area in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows yachts and sailboats participating in a sea cruising event in Laolong Bay area in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua] A drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows citizens and tourists participating in a sea cruising event near Xiaomai Island in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua] A drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows citizens and tourists participating in a sea cruising event in Laolong Bay area in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows yachts and sailboats participating in a sea cruising event in Laolong Bay area in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows motorboats participating in a sea cruising event in Laolong Bay area in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua] -
MIL-OSI China: China Soong Ching Ling Foundation hosts Silk Road-themed summer camp
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
More than 80 young people and representatives from 12 countries gathered in Beijing on July 7 for the launch of the “Youth Development for a Shared Future” Summer Camp, organized by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF).
The seven-day event brings together participants from Armenia, Gambia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Oman, the Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand and Uzbekistan to experience Chinese culture.
Participants pose for a group photo at the launch of the “Youth Development for a Shared Future” Summer Camp organized by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation in Beijing, July 7, 2025. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]
CSCLF Vice Chairperson Zhang Jiming said the event aims to create a platform for youth from different countries to engage, enhance understanding and friendship, and promote unity and cooperation.
He expressed hope that the participants will strengthen their appreciation of the richness of different civilizations, uphold the spirit of the Silk Road, and contribute to building a global community of shared future.
China Soong Ching Ling Foundation Vice Chairperson Zhang Jiming delivers a speech at the launch event of the “Youth Development for a Shared Future” Summer Camp in Beijing, July 7, 2025. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]
During the opening ceremony, students from several countries introduced themselves and thanked the foundation for the opportunity.
They said the camp is a valuable way to learn more about Chinese culture, wisdom and heritage, and they looked forward to building lasting friendships.
The summer camp runs from July 6 to 12 and features visits and cultural exchanges in Beijing and Shaanxi province, an area with historical significance to the ancient Silk Road.
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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police appeal for information following vehicle break-ins in Rolleston
Source: New Zealand Police
Rolleston Police investigating a series of vehicle break-ins in the community are appealing for information from the public.
Senior Constable Matt Barraclough says Police are aware of multiple reports of vehicles having been allegedly broken into in the early hours of Monday 8 July and Friday 11 July.
“These have occurred in the Arbor Green, Harrison Drive, Marcoola Crescent, and Brenley Drive areas.”
Police are appealing for any information in relation to these incidents including CCTV or dashcam footage in the surrounding areas.
“Specifically, we would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a person riding a scooter in the Brenley Drive, Marcoola Crescent, and Harrison Drive areas at around 4am on Friday.”
To ensure their vehicle is not targeted, Police would like to remind the public to lock their vehicles, park in off-street parking or in a well-lit area, remove any valuables that may attract thieves, invest in a steering lock or wheel clamp, and install cameras around and in their vehicle.
If you have any information that may assist us in our enquiries, please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250711/3587.
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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Appointments to SCOLAR announced
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The Education Bureau (EDB) today (July 11) announced the reappointment of Dr Anissa Chan Wong Lai-kuen as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) for two years with effect from July 1, 2025.
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said, “Under Dr Chan’s outstanding leadership over the past four years, SCOLAR continues to collaborate with various stakeholders to organise and support a wide range of activities promoting biliteracy and trilingualism. These efforts are dedicated to enhancing local language strengths at various levels of the community, developing Hong Kong’s language and talent capital, and creating a more conducive language learning environment for the community. “The EDB also reappointed eight serving members and appointed four new members to SCOLAR, with their terms ending on June 30, 2027.
Dr Choi also thanked the outgoing members, Ms Joanne Fong Yee-man, Professor Anthony Fung Ying-him, Mr Armstrong Lee Hon-cheung, and Dr Tse Wai-lok, for their sterling service and contributions to the work of SCOLAR.
“The Government will continue to work closely with SCOLAR to create and cultivate an environment conducive to language learning, with a view to enhancing the public’s biliterate and trilingual proficiency,” she said.The updated membership list of SCOLAR is as follows:
Chairperson
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Dr Anissa Chan Wong Lai-kuen
Reappointed members
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Mr Kenny Chan Ngai-sang
Ms Katherine Cheung Marn-kay
Ms Cheung Shin-yee
Mrs Cindy Chow Lok Mei-ki
Mr Mohan Datwani
Professor Lo Yuen-yi
Mr Pang Chor-fu
Professor Zhu Xin-huaNewly appointed members
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Ms Ip Wan-ting, Belinda
Ms Lam Chui-ling, Nancy
Mr Kenneth Ng King-tsun
Professor Tam Kar-yanEx-officio members
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Deputy Secretary for Education
Chairperson of Curriculum Development Council’s Committee on Chinese Language Education
Chairperson of Curriculum Development Council’s Committee on English Language Education
Chairperson of Curriculum Development Council’s Committee on Early Childhood Education
Chairperson of the Committee on Professional Development of Teachers and Principals
Secretary-General of Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority or representative
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MIL-OSI USA: Crapo, Risch Introduce Bill to Ban Radical Gender Ideology in Schools
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce the Say No to Indoctrination Act to codify President Trump’s executive order preventing taxpayer dollars from funding radical gender ideology in K-12 schools.
“Children should not be radicalized, indoctrinated or taught gender ideology in public elementary or secondary schools funded by federal tax dollars,” Crapo said. “This legislation places commonsense guardrails around the use of these dollars in public education, which will ensure schools are providing foundational instruction in subjects like mathematics and reading rather than divisive concepts of gender ideology.”
“Schools should prepare our children for the future, not promote radical gender ideology,” said Risch. “The Say No to Indoctrination Act puts an end to woke education practices in K-12 schools and makes President Trump’s commonsense policy permanent.”
The bill is also cosponsored by U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama). It has received support from Concerned Women for America and American Principles Project.
“For far too long, radical left-wing ideology has preyed on K-12 students in our nation’s school systems. It’s high time we put a stop to these woke lesson plans that take advantage of children and undermine parental rights,” said Budd. “I am proud to join Senator Risch and my colleagues to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding public schools that teach gender ideology.”
“As American students lag behind globally in math, reading and writing, the last thing our taxpayer-funded teachers and schools should be doing is teaching radical leftist nonsense like so-called gender theory,” said Marshall. “I’m proud to support this legislation to codify President Trump’s executive order, and ensure our children’s education is focused on meaningful, future-ready skills, not woke ideology.”
“Parents send their kids to school to learn the skills they need to succeed later in life, not to be indoctrinated with radical gender ideology. There are only two genders—male and female, and not a single penny of federal funds should go to schools that teach anything different,” said Schmitt.
“Our children go to school to be educated, not indoctrinated,” said Tuberville. “I’ve always said that education is the key to unlocking opportunity. But under Joe Biden, Democrats turned our children’s classrooms into woke propaganda HQ. Schools should focus on teaching kids to read, write and do math. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Say No to Indoctrination Act to get woke politics out of the classroom.”
The Say No to Indoctrination Act codifies the Executive Order President Trump issued on January 20, 2025, declaring that no taxpayer dollars be sent to K-12 schools that teach or promote radical gender ideology.
Full text of the legislation is available here.
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MIL-OSI USA: Crapo: Jonathan Gould Ready to Lead the OCC
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and former Chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, congratulated Jonathan Gould on his confirmation to be the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) by a vote of 50-45.
“Jonathan’s extensive background, including his firsthand experience at the OCC, means he’ll be ready to hit the ground running as Comptroller. I am confident in his ability to carry out the agency’s critical mission to ensure the safety and soundness of our banking system, and to ensure banks provide fair access to financial services. He has the experience, quality of character and demeanor to be an effective leader of the agency, and I look forward to working with him in this new role.”
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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – PSNA condemns the New Zealand government’s silence over US sanctions against United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)
The Palestine Solidarity Network has just demanded that the government speak out against the US sanctions imposed on United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
Albanese released a damning report identifying companies complicit in Israel’s mass killing and mass starvation of civilians in Gaza, provoking the US to sanction her.
PSNA Co-Chair Maher Nazzal says it is unacceptable for the US to bully the UN and for New Zealand to stay silent.
“Anyone who stands up for Palestinians is attacked and menaced by the US. New Zealand claims to support the United Nations and the so-called ‘rules-based international order’ but we stay cowardly mute when the Trump administration does Israel’s bidding and attacks United Nations representatives and UN agencies such as the United Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).”
“New Zealand’s silence is eerily reminiscent of western silence as the Nazi regime in 1930s Germany targeted Jews, socialists, communists, gays, and gypsies, and took over country by country through Europe.”
“New Zealanders are calling on the government to sanction Israel, but our government remains cowardly complicit” says Nazzal. “Our silence represents the weakest and worst of human nature.”
“Silence is what empowers racism, genocide and imperial thuggery as personified in US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio’s attack on Albanese.
PSNA, last week, referred four New Zealand government ministers and two business leaders to the International Criminal Court for investigation over their criminal support for Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
Maher Nazzal
Co-Chair
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)
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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Arts – Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2025 – A $10,000 Opportunity for Writers
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ IncCalling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new project.
The Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer to work on a project that shows a high level of literary merit and national significance and is donated by Peter Beatson. We thank Peter for his continuing and generous support of New Zealand writers.
In 2024, the fellowship was awarded to Dr Jacqueline Leckie, who used the funding to work on her biography with the working title Meg Campbell (1937–2007): Aroha and Resistance.
Dr Jacqueline Leckie told us she was honoured to be the recipient of the 2024 Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship and the Fellowship would enable her to research and write the first book length biography of one of Aotearoa’s most original and memorable poets, Meg Campbell (1937–2007), provisionally titled ‘Meg Campbell (1937–2007): Aroha and Resistance.’ Meg’s story has remained within the shadows of her renowned creative husband, Alistair Te Ariki Campbell.
Other previous recipients include: Laurence Fearnley, Tim Jones, Siobhan Harvey, Whiti Hereaka, Emma Neale, Michael Harlow, Tina Makereti, Jillian Sullivan, Sue Wootton, and Frankie McMillan.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 18 September 2025
To apply for the fellowship you need to be a member of the NZ Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc). Membership is open to all developing and established writers.
New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) was established in 1934 and is the principal organisation representing writers’ interests in NZ. A national office oversees 8 branches and hubs, administers prizes and awards, runs professional development programmes, advocates for the sector and to raise the visibility of NZ writers and NZ writing. It works in partnership with Ngā Kaituhi Māori and its developing Youth writer’s network.To find out more and to access application forms: https://authors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=905a5275ec5c023659502ec21&id=920fd027ce&e=466373ae7c
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc is the principal organisation representing writers in Aotearoa. Founded in 1934, it advocates for the right to fair reward and creative rights, administers prizes and awards, works closely with the literary sector and runs professional development programmes for writers among other activities.
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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Accommodation support for Tasman and Nelson
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated today to support people affected by severe weather in the Tasman and Nelson Region, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service is accepting registrations from displaced residents in Tasman and Nelson who need assistance finding temporary accommodation.
“With further rainfall expected, it’s essential people are swiftly supported into secure temporary accommodation, whether that be hotels, motels or otherwise.
“MBIE is working closely with Civil Defence Emergency Management, the National Emergency Management Agency, local councils, and the Ministry of Social Development to ensure a seamless transition for people in need to access safe, appropriate accommodation,” Mr Potaka says.
“Agencies are also working together to provide wrap-around support including social services, mental health support, financial support and others.”
MBIE has a responsibility to coordinate temporary accommodation following an emergency, as per the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Order 2015.
People affected by the Tasman and Nelson severe weather who have a current, or expected future need for temporary accommodation, are encouraged to register via the TAS website: www.tas.mbie.govt.nz or email: TemporaryAccommServ@mbie.govt.nz or phone 0508 754 163.
Note to editor:
As TAS has only been taking registrations for a short time, it is too early to confirm numbers at this stage.
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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Be safe on top of the South roads
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
With weather warnings for the top of the South Island escalated, local drivers are being urged to keep a close eye on road and weather conditions.
The Metservice has issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Tasman district about and southeast of Motueka and north of Lake Rotoroa.
Orange Heavy Rain Warnings are also in force for Tasman District northwest of Motueka, Nelson, and Marlborough northwest of the Awatere Valley.
This weather will affect:
- State Highway 60 – Richmond to Collingwood
- State Highway 6 – Nelson to Murchison
- State Highway 6 – Nelson to Blenheim
- State Highway 1 – Picton to Seddon
- State Highway 63 – Renwick to Kawatiri Junction
Emma Speight, Director Regional Relationships says Red Warnings must be taken seriously.
“There is no room for complacency. Keep an eye on the weather and avoid unnecessary travel. If you’re in a safe place, stay there and don’t put yourself at risk by driving on flooded roads.”
“It’s also about reducing danger to others too. Respect and obey any road closures that are in place. They are there to keep people safe. Ignoring them not only risks your own safety, but also that of anyone who may be called on to help rescue you,” Ms Speight says.
She also asks people to avoid driving through floodwaters.
“Flood waters can obscure hidden dangers. You just don’t know what is below the surface.”
“Also, driving through flooded areas creates bow waves that can cause more damage to homes and properties. Please, don’t do this,” Ms Speight says.
Contractors are on call and ready to respond to events as they arise and will do their best to keep state highways open.
However, Ms Speight says safety is the priority.
“We are keeping a close eye on areas that suffered damage over the past two weeks – SH6 Kohatu to Kawatiri, SH63 Renwick to Saint Arnaud, and SH6 Rocks Road.”
“If public safety is at risk, roads will be closed. This is why it is critical people keep a close eye on road and weather conditions, and Civil Defence updates. Make sure you know what is happening and how it may affect you,” Ms Speight says.
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MIL-OSI Security: 21st Iteration of Pacific Partnership Prepares for Indo-Pacific Mission Aboard USS Pearl Harbor
Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25) officially kicks off with the arrival of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, led by Rear Admiral Todd F. Cimicata, U.S. Pacific Fleet Executive Agent for Pacific Partnership, and the mission commander, U.S. Navy Captain Mark B. Stefanik.
The PP-25 team, embarked aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to make final preparations ahead of its upcoming port visits throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The PP-25 team will conduct medical exchanges, engineering projects, community outreach, and disaster preparedness engagements with host nation partners.
“Pacific Partnership is a testament to what we can achieve together,” said Cimicata. “By working alongside our allies and partners, we strengthen regional capacity and resilience and lay the foundation for a collective response to crises. It’s about preparing in calm to respond in crisis.”
This year’s PP-25 mission will include mission stops in Papua New Guinea, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Samoa, and Vanuatu. Prior to the USS Pearl Harbor’s departure, separate fly-in missions were conducted in the Philippines, Fiji, and Tonga in June.
“This enduring mission provides us the opportunity to build on our relationships, share expertise, and learn from one another,” said Stefanik. “Our shared experiences help create more resilient communities, and I’m proud to lead a team committed to strengthening partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.”
Pacific Partnership brings together more than 1,500 personnel from the United States and participating nations including Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Activities will include engineering projects at schools and clinics, medical subject matter expert exchanges, and performances by the Pacific Partnership Band, composed of musicians from the U.S. Pacific Fleet and partner nations.
The mission team will work alongside allies and partners to strengthen relationships, bolster host nation capacity to provide essential humanitarian services, and support efforts to reduce the risk of, prepare for, and respond to disasters.
Every day, the U.S. Pacific Fleet operates to protect the security, freedom, and prosperity for the U.S. and our allies and partners. The U.S. Pacific Fleet continues to advance a shared vision, alongside our allies and partners, of a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific.
Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.
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MIL-OSI USA: Reed Rips Trump’s Reckless Tariff Threat Against Brazil That Would Raise Costs for Americans to Help Trump’s Political Ally on Trial in Brazil
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed
WASHINGTON, DC – After President Trump threatened Brazil – a significant U.S. trading partner that does $92 billion in trade with American companies annually and with which the U.S. has a trade surplus — with a 50 percent tariff rate and linked the levy in large part to the prosecution of disgraced former Brazilian president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) strongly condemned Trump’s move, stating:
“President Trump’s chaotic tariffs are recklessly raising costs for Americans, putting the U.S. economy at risk, and sending a dangerous signal that he will put his own personal grievances ahead of America’s economic interests. Let’s be clear: Trump is threatening to financially harm millions of Americans in order to benefit one disgraced foreign radical who is charged with corruption. President Trump lacks the legal authority for this partisan gambit, which would damage U.S. interests and only serve to drive Brazil into the arms of adversaries like China.” -
MIL-OSI USA: July 10th, 2025 N.M. Delegation Welcomes Emergency Declaration for Ruidoso Flooding, Maintains Push for Major Disaster Declaration
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich
RUIDOSO, N.M. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following joint statement, welcoming President Donald Trump’s granting of an emergency declaration for Chaves, Lincoln, Otero, and Valencia Counties, while renewing their call for President Trump to grant a Major Disaster Declaration in the wake of severe flooding that took the lives of three people and damaged homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
“The loss of life and devastation in Ruidoso as a result of this catastrophic flooding is horrific and heartbreaking, with three confirmed fatalities and dozens of homes and businesses already destroyed. Our thoughts are with the families of those who have been lost to this flooding and the hundreds of New Mexicans who have had to flee their homes. And our gratitude is with the first responders, local leaders, medical providers, and rescue teams helping respond to this disaster. We’re grateful that this approval will unlock funding needed for immediate disaster response, and we will continue to push President Trump to grant the state’s Major Disaster Declaration request to make sure that all New Mexicans impacted by this disaster are provided with the federal support necessary to rebuild.”
The emergency declaration opens up access to specific FEMA funds for immediate disaster response, including support for search and rescue and incident management efforts. An emergency declaration does not preclude a subsequent Major Disaster Declaration. Therefore, the N.M. Delegation will continue to push President Trump to approve a Major Disaster Declaration request from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Through a Major Disaster Declaration request, the State of New Mexico has requested Public Assistance, Category A through G, including Direct Federal Assistance for Lincoln County, Chaves County, Otero County, and Valencia County, as well as Individual Assistance, including Housing Assistance, Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance, Disaster Case Management, Transitional Sheltering Assistance, Serious Needs Assistance, Crisis Counseling, Disaster Legal Services, Disaster Unemployment, and Displacement Assistance for Lincoln County and Valencia County. The State also requested Hazard Mitigation statewide, as facilitated by New Mexico’s Natural Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan.
This news comes on the heels of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation urging the Trump Administration to approve a Major Disaster Declaration request from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
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MIL-OSI USA: July 10th, 2025 N.M. Delegation Welcomes Emergency Declaration for Ruidoso Flooding, Maintains Push for Major Disaster Declaration
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich
RUIDOSO, N.M. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following joint statement, welcoming President Donald Trump’s granting of an emergency declaration for Chaves, Lincoln, Otero, and Valencia Counties, while renewing their call for President Trump to grant a Major Disaster Declaration in the wake of severe flooding that took the lives of three people and damaged homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
“The loss of life and devastation in Ruidoso as a result of this catastrophic flooding is horrific and heartbreaking, with three confirmed fatalities and dozens of homes and businesses already destroyed. Our thoughts are with the families of those who have been lost to this flooding and the hundreds of New Mexicans who have had to flee their homes. And our gratitude is with the first responders, local leaders, medical providers, and rescue teams helping respond to this disaster. We’re grateful that this approval will unlock funding needed for immediate disaster response, and we will continue to push President Trump to grant the state’s Major Disaster Declaration request to make sure that all New Mexicans impacted by this disaster are provided with the federal support necessary to rebuild.”
The emergency declaration opens up access to specific FEMA funds for immediate disaster response, including support for search and rescue and incident management efforts. An emergency declaration does not preclude a subsequent Major Disaster Declaration. Therefore, the N.M. Delegation will continue to push President Trump to approve a Major Disaster Declaration request from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Through a Major Disaster Declaration request, the State of New Mexico has requested Public Assistance, Category A through G, including Direct Federal Assistance for Lincoln County, Chaves County, Otero County, and Valencia County, as well as Individual Assistance, including Housing Assistance, Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance, Disaster Case Management, Transitional Sheltering Assistance, Serious Needs Assistance, Crisis Counseling, Disaster Legal Services, Disaster Unemployment, and Displacement Assistance for Lincoln County and Valencia County. The State also requested Hazard Mitigation statewide, as facilitated by New Mexico’s Natural Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan.
This news comes on the heels of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation urging the Trump Administration to approve a Major Disaster Declaration request from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. -
MIL-OSI China: Britain, France agree to coordinate nuclear deterrence, unveil new migration scheme
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on July 10, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that Britain and France have signed a new deal to allow the two countries to coordinate their nuclear deterrents for the first time.
During a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at a military base in Northwood, near London, Starmer said the two countries had signed the Northwood Declaration, a deal designed to show adversaries that any attack on either nation would result in a response from both nations.
For his part, Macron, who will conclude a three-day state visit to Britain later Thursday, highlighted the importance of defense and security cooperation between the two countries, noting that times have changed in Europe and the Britain-France partnership “must change accordingly.”
Referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Macron said Europe must be able to rely on the strategic collaboration between Britain and France, Europe’s only two nuclear powers.
A statement by Downing Street underscored the “extreme threat to Europe” that would prompt a joint nuclear response. “Any adversary threatening the vital interests of Britain or France could be confronted by the strength of the nuclear forces of both nations,” it said.
Meanwhile, Britain and France plan to order additional highly lethal Storm Shadow cruise missiles and step up replenishment of arms depots as part of a renewed defense agreement, according to the statement.
Following a Britain-France Summit at Downing Street and a “coalition of the willing” virtual meeting, which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Starmer announced that a new coalition headquarters supporting Ukraine will be established in Paris.
On the issue of migration, the two leaders unveiled a new “one in, one out” scheme to reduce English Channel crossings.
Under the scheme, migrants arriving in Britain via small boats will be “detained and returned to France in short order,” Starmer said. In parallel, individuals who have not previously attempted to cross the Channel illegally will be allowed to enter Britain through a newly created route.
The route will be subject to strict security checks and limited to those meeting the eligibility criteria. Starmer described the plan as “groundbreaking” but didn’t specify how many migrants would be returned.
Macron said he’s “totally committed” to the pilot scheme, which will come into effect within weeks.
However, it remains unclear whether the scheme will serve as an effective deterrent. Despite joint funding and efforts, more than 20,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats so far this year, marking a 50 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Both Macron and Starmer face rising pressure at home from far-right and anti-immigration sentiment. Addressing the British parliament on Tuesday, Macron described the migration challenge as “a burden” shared by both countries.
Starmer also said the two countries “have gone further” to improve trade and investment, adding that both sides will strengthen collaboration on supercomputers, satellite connectivity, and artificial intelligence.
Macron hailed the development as a “reset” in bilateral ties, noting that trade volumes have topped pre-Brexit levels and the two countries are strengthening their partnerships in civilian nuclear power and cooperating in space exploration.
During his visit, Macron reiterated support for the two-state solution to solving the conflicts in Gaza, and called recognition of the State of Palestine the “only path to peace.”
The visit marks the first state trip to Britain by a French president since 2008, and Macron is the first European Union head of state to visit since Brexit.
Observers said trust between the two sides still needs to be rebuilt after years of tension, particularly during the Brexit negotiations. Macron previously described Brexit as a product of “lies and false promises.” Dialogue between the two nations had diminished following disputes on fishing rights and the Britain-Australia submarine deals.
Sebastien Maillard, an expert at London-based think tank Chatham House, said that “the memory of these difficult times has not vanished” on either side. “Trust needs time to build,” he added.
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MIL-OSI China: China harvests 149M tons of summer grain in 2025 despite adverse weather
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
A farmer checks newly harvested wheat in Xiwangwen village of Boxing county, Binzhou city, East China’s Shandong province, June 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
China secured a steady summer grain harvest in 2025, with a total output reaching about 149.74 million metric tons, official data showed on Thursday.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), summer grain output dipped slightly by 0.1 percent compared to last year amid challenging weather conditions.
The slight decrease in summer grain output was minimal, with overall production remaining stable, said NBS official Wei Fenghua.
“China’s stable and bumper summer grain harvest in 2025 lays a solid foundation for overall annual grain production, providing strong support for coping with complex international challenges and promoting sustained economic growth,” Wei said.
Severe drought affected major producing areas, including Henan and Shaanxi provinces, creating some challenges. However, proactive irrigation efforts, including large-scale water diversion, ensured effective watering of most farmland, Wei said.
As China enters its primary flood season, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has initiated a 100-day campaign to boost yields, mitigate disasters and secure autumn grain production, which is pivotal to China’s grain security.
To achieve China’s grain production goal of approximately 700 million tons this year, the ministry will deploy teams to guide field management for robust seedlings, disaster prevention and pest control.
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MIL-OSI China: China urges EU to view bilateral economic, trade ties in non-emotional, unprejudiced manner
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
China on Thursday called on the European Union (EU) to view bilateral economic and trade relations in a non-emotional and unprejudiced manner, as this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and there will be important high-level exchanges.
China hopes that the EU side will engage in less criticism and more communication, less protectionism and more openness, less anxiety and more action, less labeling and more consultations, commerce ministry spokesperson He Yongqian remarked at a regular press briefing when responding to the recent comments made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The spokesperson noted that the EU leader’s comments did not accurately reflect the current state of China-EU economic relations nor the positive progress achieved through dialogue between economic and trade authorities from both sides.
Regarding market access, the spokesperson said China had consistently expanded high-level opening-up, completely removing restrictions on foreign investment in the manufacturing sector and proactively increasing imports from Europe through platforms like the China International Import Expo.
In contrast, the EU has in recent years practiced protectionism in the name of fair trade, abused trade remedy instruments, and exploited gaps in international trade rules to create unilateral tools that contradict fundamental principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the spirit of free trade, said the spokesperson.
The EU has frequently launched investigations against Chinese companies regarding foreign subsidies and other matters, leading to a continuous regression in market openness and deterioration of the business environment, the spokesperson added.
On subsidies, the spokesperson highlighted the EU’s double standards, noting that the bloc itself is a major provider of subsidies, with those for aircraft, agriculture and other sectors all having been ruled as violations by the WTO.
According to incomplete statistics, the EU plans to provide over 1.44 trillion euros in various subsidies between 2021 and 2030, with member states offering additional subsidies worth hundreds of billions of euros, said the spokesperson.
On government procurement, the spokesperson said that the European public procurement market contains numerous implicit barriers despite claims of fairness and openness, with policies encouraging the purchase of European goods.
The EU side has used international procurement instruments to adopt measures restricting Chinese companies and products from participating in its medical device public procurement, said the spokesperson, noting that it is against this background that China has had to adopt reciprocal countermeasures to protect the legitimate interests of Chinese companies.
On export controls, the spokesperson emphasized that China’s measures are prudent and moderate, covering far fewer items than the EU’s control list. The spokesperson added that China has established a special green channel to expedite approval for European enterprises, while the EU’s high-tech export control approval process remains slow and cumbersome.
Regarding so-called “overcapacity,” the spokesperson said output and export volumes alone cannot determine overcapacity, arguing that China’s new energy industry actually faces capacity shortages from a global and long-term perspective.
What is excessive is not China’s production capacity, but rather the EU’s anxiety stemming from insufficient long-term R&D investment and declining industrial competitiveness, said the spokesperson.
The spokesperson said that China is willing to work with the EU to expand mutual market access, strengthen dialogue on government procurement and export controls, deepen supply chain cooperation, and promote WTO reform, injecting more stability, certainty and positive energy into building an open global economy.
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MIL-OSI China: China’s innovative solutions propel global shifts toward smarter, greener industries
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
A staff member sets parameters before welding at Guangdong Lyric Robot Automation Co., Ltd. in Huizhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, June 27, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
As global industries accelerate their transition toward intelligence and sustainability, China’s innovative solutions form vital components of international supply chains, driving cross-sector transformation.
Smarter factories
At Guangdong Lyric Robot Automation’s Huizhou facility in south China, an automated warehouse operates efficiently with only two staff members. Materials glide autonomously through storage systems, arriving precisely at workstations as needed. A central control screen displays real-time inventory levels, material usage frequency, and shelf capacity.
“This system cuts operational costs by over 30 percent while boosting productivity by 40 percent,” said Duan Yajie, general manager of Lyric subsidiary Shunchu Intelligence. Overseas orders for such integrated solutions now constitute over 40 percent of the subsidiary’s total business.
Lyric’s intelligent factories serve industry leaders across six countries. From battery plants in North America to a comprehensive automotive logistics center in Hungary, as well as sectors like renewable energy and AI computing, Lyric has supported clients in establishing digital factories using technologies such as intelligent sensing, precision control and execution systems.
With subsidiaries in 14 countries, including the United Kingdom, Poland, France, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and the United States, Lyric has navigated cross-cultural challenges through co-developed standards. “Building consensus during the design phase helps prevent conflicts during implementation,” Lyric’s co-founder Lu Jiahong said.
“Once rare on European streets, electric vehicles are now increasingly common, reflecting the combined efforts of Chinese equipment, battery and auto manufacturers,” she added.
Powering energy revolution
EVE Energy Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese lithium battery company headquartered in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, is advancing its global manufacturing strategy with a new battery production base in Hungary’s Debrecen.
The facility represents a transformative industrial upgrade for the region, introducing advanced manufacturing systems where agricultural production once dominated the local economy.
“We’re bringing advanced industrial production to this region, creating employment while accelerating the energy transition,” stated EVE vice president Jiang Min. He added that the Debrecen base is scheduled to begin production in late 2026, while their overseas facility in Malaysia is already operational.
Ranked fourth globally in cylindrical battery shipments and second in energy storage capacity for 2024, EVE Energy operates 12 production bases across Asia, Europe and North America. Its power batteries supply premier global automakers including Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover.
According to Jiang, the company continues to expand investments in carbon-reduction technologies. It has recently established a comprehensive resource recovery ecosystem with over 10 partners. “Collaborative expansion across the industrial chain creates mutual benefits,” Jiang said.
A staff member operates a robot to perform synchronous action at a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Vision for intelligent machines
At Orbbec’s Shenzhen exhibition hall, a food-delivery robot navigates through display areas, skillfully avoiding obstacles.
This agility comes from its 3D vision sensors, powered by the proprietary “MX6600” chip, which measures about 9 square millimeters. This chip processes depth-sensing data to enable high-precision spatial mapping.
Currently, 7 out of 10 service robots in China use Orbbec sensors, while international clients grew by 77 percent year on year to 1,469 in 2024, including major companies like Nvidia and Microsoft.
“We concentrate on foundational technologies,” said Huang Yuanhao, founder of Orbbec. “We are one of the few companies worldwide to cover all major 3D vision perception technology approaches, serving global robotics enterprises across various sectors, such as smart factories, warehouse logistics, construction automation, and intelligent inspection,” he added.
Orbbec also offers rapid technical support to better serve its global users. “Some of our products have demanding technical service requirements, and excellent service is a major factor why overseas users choose us,” said Orbbec’s CFO Chen Bin.
China’s global engagement is transitioning from manufacturing exports to integrated technological empowerment, said Yang Boru, professor at the School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University in Guangdong. As these innovative solutions expand worldwide, they have become key drivers of intelligent and sustainable industrialization, he added.
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MIL-OSI China: China-Vietnam freight train cargo volume sees sharp growth in H1
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Aerial photo taken on Aug. 23, 2022 shows a China-Vietnam freight train pulling out of Xi’an international port in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
In the first half (H1) of 2025, freight trains departing from south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region heading to Vietnam, transported a total of 18,870 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of export goods, marking a year-on-year surge of 283 percent, according to the China Railway Nanning Group.
Staff with the Nanning Railway Logistics Center of China Railway Nanning Group said that during this period, outbound shipments of auto parts and fiberboard carried by these China-Vietnam freight trains from Guangxi had reached 2,528 TEUs and 4,580 TEUs, respectively, representing respective year-on-year growth of 100 percent and 398 percent.
Notably, auto parts and motorcycle parts from provinces such as Jiangsu in east China and Guangdong in south China, are transported by rail to Nanning International Railway Port before being shipped to Vietnam via China-Vietnam freight trains, thereby forming a new growth point for transport.
This year, the frequency of scheduled China-Vietnam freight trains has increased from five trips per week to 14, providing more transport options for China’s goods exports. Currently, the fastest end-to-end transit time for China-Vietnam trains from Nanning, capital of Guangxi, to Yen Vien in Vietnam is only 14 hours.
To date, China-Vietnam trains departing from Guangxi have transported over 380 varieties of export goods. Cargo sources span 25 Chinese provincial regions — including Jiangsu, Guangdong and north China’s Hebei.
The cross-border freight transport network now covers multiple ASEAN countries, such as Vietnam, Laos and Thailand, creating a “fast track” for promoting economic and trade exchanges between China and ASEAN.
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MIL-OSI China: Arsenal sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Arsenal on Thursday completed the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford for an initial price of 10 million pounds, with Norgaard signing an initial two-year contract.
Norgaard is Arsenal’s third signing of the summer after goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who signed from Real Sociedad.
Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa (R) is challenged by Brentford’s Christian Norgaard during the English Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool in London, Britain, on Jan. 18, 2025. (Xinhua)
The 31-year-old admitted it had been difficult to leave Brentford, where he had been club captain, but said joining Arsenal meant “fulfilling” his dream of playing in the Champions League.
“I had just turned 31 and had signed a new deal with Brentford, there is always a chance that a miracle could happen with Brentford, but it was probably unrealistic to play Champions League with them.”
“Now I get to hear the anthem and to be part of the Champions League campaign, it is a childhood dream, but something I didn’t think was possible, so it’s something I’m really happy about.”
Norgaard leaves Arsenal after helping Brentford win promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and has made 122 top-flight appearances for the club.
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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Have you seen Tamiya?
Source: New Zealand Police
Waitematā Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a North Shore teenager who has been reported missing.
Tamiya, 15, was last seen in the Torbay area around 1pm on 7 July.
Police and her family members have concerns for her safety.
Tamiya is described as of a thin build and generally wears baggy jeans and hoodies, with a cap and sneakers.
Police are asking anyone with information that can assist in our enquiries to please get in touch online at 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250709/7653.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.
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Nicole Bremner/NZ Police
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MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Schiff, Booker, Vargas, Peters Announce Bicameral Bill to Clean Up Tijuana River
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)
Padilla, Schiff, Booker, Vargas, Peters Announce Bicameral Bill to Clean Up Tijuana River
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Representatives Juan Vargas (D-Calif.-52) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50), introduced bicameral legislation to help combat the ongoing Tijuana River sewage pollution crisis across the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act of 2025 would designate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the lead agency to coordinate all federal, state, Tribal, and local agencies to build and maintain critical infrastructure projects to address long-standing, systemic water infrastructure and pollution issues in the Tijuana River and New River watersheds. The bill would create a new Geographic Program within EPA to manage each watershed through a comprehensive water quality management plan. These provisions and other key components of the bill follow the findings and recommendations of the Government Accountability Office’s February 2020 Report, “International Boundary and Water Commission: Opportunities Exist to Address Water Quality Problems.” The bill also directs EPA to consider projects based on new research examining how wastewater pollutants get into the air, harming air quality and public health.
“Raw sewage and toxic waste from the Tijuana River are still shutting down public beaches, threatening the health of our families, and jeopardizing the readiness of our military and border personnel,” said Senator Padilla. “By assigning the Environmental Protection Agency with the clear role of coordinating with federal, state, local, and tribal leaders to maintain the health of the watershed, we’re bringing the full weight and commitment of the federal government to address the Tijuana River pollution crisis.”
“The Tijuana River pollution crisis is one of the worst ongoing ecological crises in this country, posing serious environmental and public health risks to Californians living and working near the U.S.-Mexico border and nearby beaches. We must work quickly on a resolution, and this bill would provide clear direction and authority to EPA to work with state and local partners on a plan to give this crisis the focused attention it demands,” said Senator Schiff.
“For too long, communities along both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border have suffered the consequences of untreated sewage and toxic waste flowing into the Tijuana River,” said Senator Booker. “What I observed during my visit to Imperial Beach in May was unacceptable. This public health crisis, with growing economic and environmental impacts, would never be tolerated in Malibu or Mar-a-Lago and it shouldn’t be tolerated here. This bicameral legislation will ensure the EPA leads a comprehensive effort in coordination with local, state, and federal officials to clean up the Tijuana River and New River watersheds, and finally deliver clean air and water to the San Diego community.”
“This horrible pollution has harmed the health of our communities, our local businesses, and our environment,” said Representative Vargas. “It’s absolutely critical that we have a streamlined response from the federal government. But right now, there is no one agency in charge of addressing the pollution. There are too many cooks in the kitchen. Our legislation would finally change that and charge the EPA with coordinating the whole-of-government effort needed to combat this pollution.”
“This is an environmental crisis, a public health crisis, and an economic crisis for San Diegans. The federal government should treat it as such,” said Representative Peters. “Our legislation institutes a whole-of-government approach for resolving this disaster. This is the same type of program you see in the San Francisco Bay, Chesapeake Bay, and Great Lakes; San Diego is no less deserving.”
Since 2018, more than 200 billion gallons of toxic sewage, trash, and unmanaged stormwater have flowed across the United States-Mexico border into the Tijuana River Valley and neighboring communities, forcing long-lasting beach closures and causing harmful impacts on public health, the environment, and water quality. U.S. military personnel, border patrol agents, and the local economy have also suffered harmful impacts from airborne and waterborne transboundary sewage flows. In 2023, sewage flowed across the border at the highest volume in a quarter century, exceeding 44 billion gallons.
The Tijuana River pollution crisis has disproportionately harmed underserved communities along San Diego’s southern border for decades. U.S. military personnel, border patrol agents, and the local environment and economy have also suffered harmful impacts from waterborne and airborne transboundary sewage flows.
To address these long-standing issues, the Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act of 2025 would:
- Direct EPA, in coordination with relevant federal, state, Tribal, and local governments, to implement a comprehensive water quality management program for the Tijuana River and New River watersheds within 180 days;
- Require EPA and its partners to identify a consensus list of priority projects, including incorporating a comprehensive suite of water quality projects identified by EPA and IBWC in the 2022 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementation plan, as well as the construction and operations and maintenance costs associated with them;
- Provide transfer authority to EPA to accept and distribute funds to federal, state, Tribal, and local partners to construct, operate, and maintain the identified priority projects;
- Provide technical assistance for restoration and protection activities to federal, state, Tribal, and local stakeholders;
- Codify the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP) to fund water infrastructure projects that benefit U.S. communities;
- Require the IBWC Commissioner to participate in the construction of projects identified in the Tijuana and New River comprehensive plans; and
- Authorize the IBWC to address stormwater quality and accept funding made available by the bill.
EPA currently administers 12 Geographic Programs that help protect local ecosystems through water quality improvement, ecosystem and habitat restoration, environmental education, and local capacity building. Establishing such a program for the Tijuana River and New River is important for the long-term improvement and monitoring of the watersheds during and after the expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP).
Representatives Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.-51), Mike Levin (D-Calif.-49), and Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) are cosponsoring the bill in the House of Representatives.
The legislation is endorsed by the City of San Diego, City of Coronado, County of Imperial, Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, Rural Community Assistance Corporation, SANDAG, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Surfrider.
Senator Padilla has prioritized addressing the Tijuana River pollution crisis since he first came to the Senate, working with the San Diego Congressional delegation to secure $250 million in the federal disaster relief package last year to clean up the Tijuana River. This marked the final tranche of funding required to complete the SBIWTP upgrade project. The SBIWTP project broke ground in October 2024, and over the coming years, the SBIWTP will double in capacity, reducing transboundary flows by 90 percent. Crucially, Mexico’s rehabilitated San Antonio de los Buenos wastewater treatment plant is now operational, which will help further reduce flows to California communities.
In response to a request from Padilla and the San Diego Congressional delegation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently opened an investigation into the public health impacts of air pollution caused by the ongoing Tijuana River transboundary pollution crisis. Senator Padilla and the delegation also secured a $200 million authorization for the Tijuana River Valley Watershed and San Diego County through the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 to help address the ongoing transboundary sewage crisis through stormwater conveyance, environmental and ecosystem restoration, and water quality protection projects. They also delivered over $103 million in additional funding for the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) in the bipartisan FY 2024 appropriations package. Padilla previously successfully secured language in the FY 2023 appropriations package to allow the EPA to unlock $300 million previously secured in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to the IBWC for water infrastructure projects.
A one-pager on the bill is available here.
Full text of the bill is available here.
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MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Whitehouse Introduce Bills to Slash Emissions From Ocean Shipping
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced a pair of bills to reduce dangerous air pollution within the shipping industry.
Padilla’s Clean Shipping Act of 2025, led by Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.-42) in the House, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry to protect the health of port communities and address the environmental injustice impacts of the climate crisis. Padilla also co-leads the International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act, led by Whitehouse in the Senate and Representatives Doris Matsui (D-Calif.-07) and Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.-15) in the House. The bill aims to reduce emissions by imposing a pollution fee on large marine vessels offloading cargo at U.S. ports to fund decarbonization efforts in the U.S. maritime economy.
“California’s ports are the powerhouse of our country’s economy, moving critical freight and providing good-paying jobs, all while leading the nation’s decarbonizing efforts. But neighboring communities have been forced to shoulder the brunt of global shipping pollution for too long,” said Senator Padilla. “Our legislation would strengthen the sustainability of our shipping industry by reducing emissions in maritime transportation while simultaneously protecting coastal communities. The health of our communities and our planet requires us to be forward-looking and ambitious — we owe future generations nothing less than bold, transformative action.”
“As climate change destroys lives and drives up costs for families, we need an all-hands-on-deck approach to avoid the worst consequences for communities, businesses, and the environment,” said Ranking Member Whitehouse. “Encouragingly, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has put forward a global carbon price on shipping emissions. This legislation reinforces that work, further cutting harmful emissions while supporting the maritime innovators that are pioneering clean technologies to protect public health and can help put us on course to climate safety.”
Globally, maritime shipping is a major source of climate-warming pollution, including climate-warming GHG emissions (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) and harmful air pollutant emissions (oxides of nitrogen, sulfur dioxide, and fine particulate matter). According to the International Maritime Organization 2020 GHG Study, the global shipping industry emits approximately one billion tons of GHG emissions per year, roughly 3 percent of total anthropogenic global-warming carbon-dioxide emissions. The study projects in future scenarios that shipping’s GHG emissions could more than double between 2018 and 2050. These emissions are not only harmful for the environment, but jeopardize the air quality and public health of the nearly 40 percent of Americans who live within three miles of a port.
Clean Shipping Act
The Clean Shipping Act of 2025 would set a path to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from all ocean shipping companies that do business with the United States. It would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set progressively tighter carbon intensity standards for fuels used by ships in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Specifically, the bill would direct the EPA to:
- Set carbon intensity standards for fuels used by ships. The bill sets progressively tighter carbon intensity standards for fuels used by ships consistent with a 1.5°C decarbonization pathway. These standards would require lifecycle carbon dioxide-equivalent reductions of 30 percent from January 1, 2030, 58 percent from January 1, 2034, 83 percent from January 1, 2040, 92 percent from January 1, 2045, and 100 percent from January 1, 2050 (based on a 2027 baseline).
- Set requirements to eliminate in-port ship emissions by 2035. By January 1, 2035, all ships at-berth or at-anchor in U.S. ports would emit zero GHG emissions and zero air pollutant emissions.
“Our nation’s ports, particularly the Port of Long Beach, are crucial parts of the economy that drive our supply chain at home. However, they’re also among the largest sources of pollution in our coastal communities,” said Representative Garcia. “Ship pollution is harmful for the health of people living near ports, and disproportionately affects low-income, working-class neighborhoods and communities of color. That’s why I’m proud to introduce a bill that addresses greenhouse gas pollution and creates a path to fully eliminate emissions. We must protect people’s health and stop our climate crisis, while ensuring good-paying jobs for the future.”
“In order to protect our ocean and stay competitive with the rest of the world, we need federal leadership to help modernize and clean up U.S. shipping. By driving the shipping sector to develop, scale and deploy zero-emission technologies, we can spur job creation, help tackle the climate crisis and help create cleaner air for the millions of Americans living near ports. We commend Representative Garcia and Senator Padilla for their leadership on this issue and look forward to working with members of Congress to make this bill a reality,” said Caroline Bonfield, Ocean Conservancy’s Shipping Emissions U.S. Policy Manager.
“The shipping industry has been polluting communities for decades, but we have the power to make shipping cleaner. Port expansions across the country have been especially devastating for communities living closest to the harbors where large ships spew toxic diesel exhaust that worsens air quality and contributes to the climate crisis. People living near ports deserve to breathe clean air, and the Clean Shipping Act will help make that a reality,” said Katherine García, Director of the Clean Transportation for All Campaign, Sierra Club.
“GreenLatinos endorses the urgently needed Clean Shipping Act, which protects Latino/e and other vulnerable communities from further exposure to port pollution and takes important steps to reduce harm from toxic ship fuels. 1 in 3 Latines live in the top 20% of most pollution-impacted communities. Pollution burdened communities are facing even more exposure as idling ships wait days to enter port and offload their cargo. We urge Congress to act swiftly in passing this vital legislation and protect our coastal communities from the harms of port emissions,” said Andrea Marpillero-Colomina, Policy Advisor, GreenLatinos.
“The Clean Shipping Act of 2025 will help us work toward a future where healthy port communities thrive and everyone benefits from leveraging the tremendous potential of the ocean and ocean industries as powerful sources of climate solutions. We are grateful for the leadership of Congressman Garcia and Senator Padilla for advancing this legislation for our ocean, climate, and communities,” said Sarah Guy, Executive Director, Ocean Defense Initiative.
“The Clean Shipping Act of 2025 will send a clear signal to the shipping industry that they must reduce their emissions by phasing out the use of fossil fuels and transition to a cleaner future. Technology-forcing policies like this legislation will enable large-scale investment in sustainable maritime fuels and technologies and establish a level playing field, minimizing the risk for manufacturers and suppliers. For far too long, dirty ships have brought significant levels of air pollution into U.S. port communities. We commend Representative Garcia and Senator Padilla for reintroducing this important bill and leading the effort to help protect communities disproportionately impacted by these harmful emissions,” said Antonio Santos, Federal Climate Policy Director, Pacific Environment.
The bill is supported by industry leaders including ABB, Evolve Hydrogen Inc., Maritime Battery Forum, and Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association, as well as NGOs including Breathe Southern California, CleanEarth4Kids.org, Don’t Waste Arizona, Environmental, Investigation Agency, Friends of the Earth, GreenLatinos, Intheshadowofthewolf, Long Beach Alliance for Clean Energy, Milwaukee Riverkeeper, Ocean Conservancy, Ocean Defense Initiative, Pacific Environment, Restoring Earth Connection, San Pedro & Peninsula Homeowners Coalition, Seattle Cruise Control, Sierra Club, Sunflower Alliance, 350 Bay Area Action, 350 Sacramento, Turtle Island Restoration Network, and Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility.
Full text of the bill is available here.
International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act
The International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act would:
- Impose a pollution fee on the largest marine vessels offloading cargo at U.S. ports, driving industry-wide decarbonization efforts and incentivizing the use and development of cleaner maritime fuels.
- Levy a $150 per ton fee on the carbon emissions of fuel burned on an inbound trip, as well as fees for the nitrogen oxides ($6.30/lb.), sulfur dioxide ($18/lb.), and particle pollution (PM2.5) ($38.90/lb.) that ships emit. The fees would apply only to those ships with 5,000 gross tonnage or more, excluding most of the domestic industry, and the fee on carbon emissions would sunset if the IMO implemented and enforced a fee on the greenhouse gas emissions of marine shipping that was equal to or greater than the $150 per ton fee levied in the bill.
- Provide critical funding to modernize the Jones Act fleet with low-carbon vessels, revitalizing and electrifying U.S. shipbuilding, and addressing and reducing pollutants in America’s port communities, along our coasts, and in our oceans.
The International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act has been endorsed by EV Maritime, Friends of the Earth, GreenLatinos, Ocean Conservancy, Pacific Environment, San Pedro & Peninsula Homeowners Coalition, Sierra Club, 350 Bay Area Action, and 350 Brooklyn.
Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) are cosponsoring the legislation.
Full text of the International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act is available here, and a one-pager is available here.
Senator Padilla believes decarbonizing our ports is vital for powering economic growth and protecting public health. Last year, he announced over $1 billion in EPA funding across seven California ports to build zero-emission port infrastructure and implement climate and air quality management plans. The funding comes through the Clean Ports Program, which is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and aims to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality at ports across the nation. California ports will receive three of the largest seven grants nationwide, including over $411 million for the Port of Los Angeles, the biggest award in the country. In 2023, he announced $74.5 million from the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration to decarbonize, upgrade, and rehabilitate key ports along California’s coast.
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MIL-OSI USA: Padilla Grills Forest Service Chief on Trump’s Plan to Eliminate State Fire Assistance Funding
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)
Padilla Grills Forest Service Chief on Trump’s Plan to Eliminate State Fire Assistance Funding
WATCH: USFS Chief: we are “pushing [funding cuts] to the states” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Wildfire Caucus, pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz on President Trump’s elimination of all funding for critical state fire assistance programs in his Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. Padilla also warned that the Administration still has not finalized funding assistance for this year ahead of its self-imposed August 15 deadline, risking essential wildfire support that vulnerable communities around the country depend on.
The Forest Service’s State and Private Forestry programs that President Trump is proposing to zero out include state fire assistance, volunteer fire assistance, and the broader state, private, and Tribal forestry initiatives. These programs provide crucial financial and technical support to state and local fire departments for wildland fire prevention, detection, and suppression. Padilla slammed Chief Schultz for the Trump Administration’s delay in disbursing FY25 funding and plan to zero out FY26 funding from these vital fire assistance programs.
- PADILLA: These programs are essential for building and maximizing the capacity in fire-adapted communities and ensuring the safety of first responders during wildfires. What is the status of FY25 funding for these programs? … What’s your confidence level getting the funding out by the August 15 deadline?
- SCHULTZ: Sure. Thank you, sir. So Senator the Fiscal Year 25, we’re still working with OMB on that request, so we’re looking to finalize that here, probably, within the next couple of weeks.
- PADILLA: Look, that worries me. I don’t mean to cut you off. … The deadline to get this out is August 15. We’re a month out, and you’re still finalizing the numbers?
- SCHULTZ: So Q4 numbers for 25 are still being finalized for some of those programs, yes sir.
- PADILLA: That should be a big red flag for all of us. … From past fires in California, including Santa Rosa years ago, Los Angeles, more recently — these are the types of programs that we should be supporting. I asked you about the FY25 numbers. Do you know the FY26 numbers? My understanding is the President’s proposed budget zeroes out this program. How does that make any sense?
- SCHULTZ: So Senator, I think what the intent of that program in ’26 is to transfer that responsibility to the states. That’s the intent of that and then giving that state some heads up that that’s coming.
- PADILLA: Look as every state that I’m aware of is having a tougher budget picture to face, the threat of fires is real. The threat of fires is growing. How does it make sense for the federal government to zero out these programs that you said are so critical?
- SCHULTZ: Sir, we would still be partnering with the states in dialog and discussions, but the transfer–
- PADILLA: But you’re zeroing out their resources. How does that make any sense?
- SCHULTZ: That’s correct. Well, it’s sharing that responsibility and pushing that to the states.
- PADILLA: You’re pushing it to the states that have less resources to work with. How does that make any sense?
- SCHULTZ: In a sense it makes sense because it’s putting that responsibility on the states to make those decisions locally.
- PADILLA: Look, it may be residents of California or Utah, or other states in between: these are all Americans, communities in the United States of America that are at increased risk because of the actions of this Administration which contradict the supposed goals and objectives.
Padilla also warned that the Trump Administration’s mass staffing reductions at the Forest Service will hurt their capacity and capabilities to fight increasing wildfire threats. He condemned Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, which diverted them away from critical wildfire response efforts.
- PADILLA: I’m concerned that this represents a significant reduction in capability and capacity and poses a serious danger to communities, not just in California, elsewhere in the West and across the country. The staffing reductions coupled with the President diverting National Guard units in California mean that those resources are no longer available to support our wildfire response capacity. It’s not just irresponsible, it’s dangerous.
Video of Senator Padilla’s full questioning is available here.
More information on the hearing is available here.
In the aftermath of the catastrophic Southern California fires, Senator Padilla has introduced more than 10 bills to help prevent and respond to future wildfires, including the Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act, bipartisan legislation to combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive. Padilla highlighted the Senate Fix Our Forests Act after joining federal and state emergency officials for a tour of the Pacific Palisades fire recovery area led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Padilla and Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) also introduced the FEMA Independence Act, bipartisan legislation to restore FEMA as an independent, cabinet-level agency and improve efficiency in federal emergency response efforts.
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Asia Pacific – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 11, 2025
Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed, SH3, Mapara
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Source: US Geological Survey Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Following episode 27 of the Kīlauea summit eruption on June 29, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineers visited several sites southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu on July 1 to remove tephra that had accumulated […]MIL-OSI New Zealand: Guidance boosts safety with transport trailers
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 July 2025 New guidance is plugging a critical gap for businesses which use transport trailers to shift heavy machinery, thanks to an agreement overseen by WorkSafe New Zealand. It follows a 2019 death of Sean Smyth, who was killed when a trailer ramp fell on him at work in Te […]MIL-OSI China: China’s Lin advances on three fronts at WTT US Smash
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese paddler Lin Shidong overcame the demands of playing three matches in one day to advance in the men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) United States Smash on Wednesday. Lin had little difficulty in defeating Feng Yi-hsin of Chinese […]MIL-OSI China: Over 2,000 players to compete in Esports World Cup
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The opening press conference for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) was held in Riyadh on Wednesday, marking the start of the world’s largest esports and gaming festival. Players for Team China enter the venue before the Arena of Valor Asian Games Version final of Esports […]MIL-OSI New Zealand: Three feral cats in one photo – monitoring shows predators aplenty on Rakiura
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Striking remote camera images show introduced predators are abundant on Rakiura/Stewart Island, and they need to be urgently controlled this winter to protect pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel and other native species. The feral cats in this neck of the forest are big and healthy and there’s lots of them. This […]MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road Transport Workforce Report released
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Source: PSA The Government’s trumpeting of a rise in numbers of mental health and addiction service workers contrasts the everyday experiences of PSA members at the frontline. The Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today said Health NZ payroll data showed total full-time staff employed in mental health growing by more than 9 per cent year on […]MIL-OSI China: China ready to optimize trade, expand cooperation with Egypt — premier
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly in Cairo, Egypt, July 10, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] CAIRO, July 10 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Thursday that China is willing to work with Egypt to optimize the development of bilateral trade […]MIL-Evening Report: Rugby headgear can’t prevent concussion – but new materials could soften the blows over a career
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nick Draper, Professor of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Canterbury The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can’t prevent concussion. If so, why wear it? It’s hot, it can block vision and hearing, and it can be uncomfortable. Headgear was […]MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update – search for missing Whanganui man
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US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – Following a ruling from a federal court that blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule that was set to go into effect on Monday, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Unsubscribe Act. The bipartisan bill would require […]MIL-OSI Analysis: Israel’s relocation plan for Palestinians and fading hopes for a ceasefire
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. It was revealing this week to read reports of […]MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fire and Emergency New Zealand specialist teams in Nelson to support community
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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 25 seconds ago A limestone mauri stone that survived Cyclone Gabrielle has been placed at the heart of EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale, marking the opening of the new Te Papa o Kiwa quadrant and a fully refurbished student hub. The Tim Twist Building, formerly the Twist Library, is […] -
South America – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 11, 2025
South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Schiff, Booker, Vargas, Peters Announce Bicameral Bill to Clean Up Tijuana River
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Schiff, Booker, Vargas, Peters Announce Bicameral Bill to Clean Up Tijuana River WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Representatives Juan Vargas (D-Calif.-52) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50), introduced bicameral legislation to help combat the ongoing Tijuana […]MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Kelly Introduce Bill to Enhance U.S.-Mexico Counternarcotics Efforts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced the Counternarcotics Enhancement Act, which would direct the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to submit to Congress an action plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination, and cooperation between the U.S. and […]MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Kelly Introduce Bill to Enhance U.S.-Mexico Counternarcotics Efforts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced the Counternarcotics Enhancement Act, which would direct the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to submit to Congress an action plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination, and cooperation between the U.S. and […]MIL-OSI China: China’s Lin advances on three fronts at WTT US Smash
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese paddler Lin Shidong overcame the demands of playing three matches in one day to advance in the men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) United States Smash on Wednesday. Lin had little difficulty in defeating Feng Yi-hsin of Chinese […]MIL-OSI USA: ICE Del Rio, federal partner investigation results in the sentencing of an illegal alien from Honduras for his role in an alien smuggling conspiracy
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement DEL RIO, Texas – A Honduran national unlawfully residing in the U.S. was sentenced July 9 for his leadership role in a massive alien smuggling conspiracy that spanned three years and involved thousands of aliens from over 11 different countries. The investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s […]MIL-OSI USA: N.M. Delegation Welcomes Emergency Declaration for Ruidoso Flooding, Maintains Push for Major Disaster Declaration
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) RUIDOSO, N.M. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following joint statement, welcoming President Donald Trump’s granting of an emergency declaration for Chaves, Lincoln, […]MIL-OSI USA: Luján, Crapo Take Bipartisan Action to Secure Clear Guidance for Claimants Following the Recent Extension and Expansion of RECA
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) urged the Trump administration to swiftly provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program following its expansion and extension by Congress. In letters […]MIL-OSI USA: Luján, Welch Lead Colleagues in Calling Out Trump Administration’s Hypocrisy Over Accepting Qatari Plane Amid National Security Probe Into Foreign Aircraft Imports
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led Senate colleagues, including Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), in demanding that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick provide clarification of […]MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: We Have Secured Huge Wins for Kansas Farmers and Ranchers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins RFD-TV to Talk About the Plan to Ban U.S. Farmland Purchases by China and Key Wins in the Reconciliation Bill Washington – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Tammi Arender on RFD-TV’s Market Day Report to discuss the […]MIL-OSI USA: ICE San Antonio, federal partner investigation results in the sentencing of an illegal alien from Honduras for his role in an alien smuggling conspiracy
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement SAN ANTONIO – A Honduran national unlawfully residing in the U.S. was sentenced July 9 for his leadership role in a massive alien smuggling conspiracy that spanned three years and involved thousands of aliens from over 11 different countries. The investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland […]MIL-OSI United Nations: She fought for the girl the world left behind: Natalia Kanem’s UN legacy
Source: United Nations 2 She returns, over and over, to a single image: that of a ten-year-old girl – standing on the edge of adolescence, her future uncertain, and her rights still in grave doubt. “Will she be able to stay in school, graduate, and make her way through the world?” Dr. Kanem wonders. “Or […]MIL-OSI United Nations: 10 July 2025
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Source: World Health Organisation WHO Member States have held their first meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, formalizing next steps on implementing key provisions of the historic legal instrument to make the world safer from future pandemics. Ambassador Tovar da Silva Nunes of Brazil, co-chair of the IGWG Bureau […]MIL-OSI USA: Luján Questions President Trump’s NOAA Administrator Nominee on Putting Facts and Science First
US Senate News: Source: US Senator for New Mexico Ben Ray Luján Dr. Neil Jacobs was involved in the 2019 “Sharpiegate,” when President Trump altered a hurricane map to falsely show Hurricane Dorian hitting Alabama, contradicting official forecasts Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, […]MIL-OSI Security: Leader of Mexican Sex Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 188 Months in Prison
Source: United States Department of Justice (Human Trafficking) Defendant is the Last Member of a Family-Run Sex Trafficking Ring to be Sentenced Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Hugo Hernandez-Velazquez was sentenced by United States District Judge William F. Kuntz to 188 months’ imprisonment for sex trafficking multiple victims by force, fraud, and […]MIL-OSI USA: Strong Votes to Fully Fund Veterans, Bolster Military Readiness
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Dale Strong (Alabama) WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Dale Strong, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted today in support of H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. The vital legislation championing veterans, supporting military families, and prioritizing infrastructure upgrades, passed […]MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez and New Mexico Delegation Help Unlock Federal Funds to Support Ongoing Ruidoso Flood Response
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 10, 2025, President Trump granted a Direct Federal Assistance emergency declaration for Ruidoso, providing critical federal resources to help the community recover and rebuild after major flooding on Tuesday. This federal emergency declaration comes after U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and all members of New […]MIL-OSI USA: US Labor Department cites Georgia counter manufacturer for exposing workers to hazardous levels of crystalline silica
Source: US Department of Labor Brazilian Stone Design LLC to pay $33K in penalties after OSHA finds 7 serious violations ATLANTA – U.S. Department of Labor safety inspectors determined that Brazilian Stone Design LLC, a Powder Springs stone countertop manufacturer, exposed workers to respirable crystalline silica. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the employer, which fabricates and […]MIL-OSI: Annual General Meeting 2025 minutes
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Oslo, 10 July 2025 The Annual General Meeting of Interoil Exploration and Production ASA was held in Oslo on 10 July 2025. The minutes from the meeting are attached. + + + This information is subject of the disclosure requirements of section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Please direct any […]MIL-OSI United Nations: Human Rights Committee Holds Emergency Meeting with States Parties as the United Nations’ Financial Crisis Threatens its Survival
Source: United Nations – Geneva The Human Rights Committee today held an emergency meeting with States parties to discuss the financial challenges of the United Nations and the Committee’s future. Committee Chairperson Changrok Soh, in opening remarks, said the Committee’s ability to fulfil its mandate was under serious threat. Austerity measures had been imposed on […]MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – PCC infiltrates Portugal – the need to boost European cooperation – P-002759/2025
Source: European Parliament Priority question for written answer P-002759/2025to the CommissionRule 144Ana Miguel Pedro (PPE) Recent reports from the Brazilian authorities show that the transnational criminal group First Capital Command (Primeiro Comando da Capital, PCC) has established a worrying operational presence in Europe, with Portugal having been identified as the main point of infiltration. 87 […] -
India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 11, 2025
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: China’s Lin advances on three fronts at WTT US Smash
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese paddler Lin Shidong overcame the demands of playing three matches in one day to advance in the men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) United States Smash on Wednesday. Lin had little difficulty in defeating Feng Yi-hsin of Chinese […]MIL-OSI USA: ICE Del Rio, federal partner investigation results in the sentencing of an illegal alien from Honduras for his role in an alien smuggling conspiracy
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement DEL RIO, Texas – A Honduran national unlawfully residing in the U.S. was sentenced July 9 for his leadership role in a massive alien smuggling conspiracy that spanned three years and involved thousands of aliens from over 11 different countries. The investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s […]MIL-OSI Canada: B.C., First Nations advance long-term water planning for Nicola watershed
Source: Government of Canada regional news The Province and the Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch, Shackan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands (the Nicola 5 First Nations) are taking the next step to protect healthy and abundant water for people, fish and ecosystems in the Nicola watershed. The Nicola watershed, which includes the Nicola River and its […]MIL-OSI USA: Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Signs Agreement with Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Source: US State of Oregon he Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has signed a formal agreement with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians that will provide a framework for collaboration and increased resources dedicated to supporting the Tribe’s veterans in accessing their earned federal and state veterans’ benefits. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed Friday, […]Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 sets stage for India’s rise as a global sporting powerhouse
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) For generations, sports in India were seen as a pastime squeezed between schoolwork and exams — a hobby on dusty fields rather than a career to aspire to. Limited infrastructure and a societal focus on academics meant few dared to dream of donning the national colours. […]Indian Navy to induct first indigenous diving support vessel ‘Nistar’ on July 18
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Navy is set to commission its first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) INS Nistar at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on July 18, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The vessel, built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam, will be formally inducted […]FIFA rankings: India men’s football team slips to 133, lowest in nine years
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian men’s football team has slipped to its lowest FIFA ranking in nine years, falling six spots to 133rd in the latest update released on Thursday. The drop comes after back-to-back defeats in June — a 0-2 loss to Thailand in a friendly on June […]MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with the Minister of State for External Affairs of India
Source: ASEAN Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with Minister of State for External Affairs of the Republic of India, Pabitra Margherita, on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both sides exchanged views on the progress of the […]India’s quick commerce market to triple to Rs 2 lakh crore by FY28: Report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian quick commerce (Q-commerce) market’s gross order value is poised for exponential growth, nearly tripling from an estimated Rs 64,000 crore in FY25 to around Rs 2 lakh crore by FY28, according to a report on Thursday. India’s Q-commerce market is estimated to have reached […]Indian stock market ends lower ahead of Q1 earnings
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian stock market closed in negative territory on Thursday, with investors turning cautious ahead of the first quarter (Q1) earnings season and amid global trade uncertainties. The benchmark Sensex declined by 345.80 points, or 0.41 per cent, to settle at 83,190.28. The 30-share index opened […]Cleaner, safer, healthier: Eat Right India’s journey to nourish a billion plates
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) With over 12 lakh food handlers trained, hundreds of railway stations and street food hubs certified for hygiene, and lakhs of litres of used cooking oil converted into biodiesel, the Eat Right India initiative continues to reshape the country’s food landscape with its sweeping focus on […]India sees 4,000% growth in solar capacity, focus on supply chain resilience
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s installed solar capacity has grown by an unprecedented 4,000% over the past decade, taking the country’s total renewable energy capacity to 227 GW. Addressing the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) in the capital on Thursday, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India […]MoS Harsh Malhotra inaugurates India Energy Storage Week 2025, highlights roadmap for electric mobility
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, on Thursday inaugurated a session on India’s Roadmap for Vehicle Electrification at India Energy Storage Week 2025, held at Yashobhoomi, Delhi. In his address, the Minister reiterated Modi Government’s strong commitment to green […]Heavy rainfall likely to continue over northwest, central India: IMD
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over northwest India for the next 2 to 3 days and over central India for the next 4 to 5 days. According to the latest IMD update, regions […]Lord’s Test: Archer, Bumrah return as England opt to bat first against India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) England won the toss and will bat first in the third test against India at Lord’s on Thursday under sunny skies at the home of cricket and conditions that should favour the batsmen. India’s crushing 336-run victory in the second test at Edgbaston levelled the series […]MIL-OSI Russia: Strong tremors felt in northern India
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 NEW DELHI, July 10 (Xinhua) — Strong tremors were felt in many parts of northern India on […]India advocates maritime safety and gender inclusivity at 134th IMO Council Session in London
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has strongly reiterated its commitment to maritime safety and gender equality during the 134th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, currently being held from 07 to 11 July in London. The Indian delegation at the session is led by T.K. Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, […]People throng temples across India on occasion of Guru Purnima
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) People across India thronged temples and ashrams on Thursday to celebrate Guru Purnima, a sacred occasion dedicated to honouring spiritual and academic mentors. Marked by deep reverence and spiritual fervour, the day holds a special place in Indian tradition, as it acknowledges the guiding light of […]MIL-OSI Australia: Australian clean energy innovators showcase solutions in India
Source: Australian Attorney General’s Agencies The latest of the Albanese Labor Government’s new trade and investment missions took place in India this week building on the government’s commitment to create jobs and drive growth through stronger international partnerships. This mission, one of five announced by the Prime Minister in April, will be attended by 30 […]MIL-OSI Russia: Two Indian Air Force pilots killed in plane crash
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 NEW DELHI, July 10 (Xinhua) — Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed during a training exercise […] -
China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 11, 2025
China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: China’s Lin advances on three fronts at WTT US Smash
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese paddler Lin Shidong overcame the demands of playing three matches in one day to advance in the men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) United States Smash on Wednesday. Lin had little difficulty in defeating Feng Yi-hsin of Chinese […]MIL-OSI China: Over 2,000 players to compete in Esports World Cup
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The opening press conference for the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) was held in Riyadh on Wednesday, marking the start of the world’s largest esports and gaming festival. Players for Team China enter the venue before the Arena of Valor Asian Games Version final of Esports […]MIL-OSI China: Israel ready to negotiate permanent Gaza ceasefire during 60-day truce
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel is prepared to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a proposed 60-day truce, but only if the territory is fully demilitarized. “At the beginning of the ceasefire, we will enter negotiations for a permanent end to […]MIL-OSI China: China, US maintain close economic, trade communication at multiple levels: commerce ministry
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China and the United States have maintained close economic and trade communication at multiple levels, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. Spokesperson He Yongqian made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a question about whether the U.S. commerce […]MIL-OSI Russia: China hopes to optimize trade, expand cooperation with Egypt – Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CAIRO, July 10 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Egypt to advance the optimization and […]MIL-OSI Russia: China hopes to optimize trade and expand cooperation with Egypt – Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China /more details/
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CAIRO, July 10 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Egypt to advance the optimization and […]MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Vice Premier Calls for Continued Efforts to Prevent Floods, Reduce Damage from Natural Disasters
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 SHIJIAZHUANG, July 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has stressed the need to continue all-round […]MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier calls for boosting basic pharmaceutical research, sci-tech innovation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese vice premier calls for boosting basic pharmaceutical research, sci-tech innovation Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits Peking University’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2025. […]MIL-OSI China: Vice premier urges continued efforts in China’s flood control, disaster reduction
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Vice premier urges continued efforts in China’s flood control, disaster reduction SHIJIAZHUANG, July 10 — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has stressed the need to continue working on flood control and disaster reduction to fully ensure the safety of people and their property. Zhang, also a […]MIL-OSI China: China ready to optimize trade, expand cooperation with Egypt — premier
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly in Cairo, Egypt, July 10, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] CAIRO, July 10 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Thursday that China is willing to work with Egypt to optimize the development of bilateral trade […]MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier meets former U.S. treasury secretary
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese vice premier meets former U.S. treasury secretary Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson in Beijing, capital of China, July […]MIL-OSI Russia: Vice Premier of the State Council of China calls for increasing fundamental research and scientific and technological innovation in pharmaceuticals
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 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong on Thursday stressed the need to enhance […]MIL-OSI Russia: China urges EU to view bilateral trade and economic relations without emotions and prejudices — Ministry of Commerce of the PRC
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 10 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday called on the European Union to view bilateral economic […]MIL-Evening Report: Albanese’s China mission – managing a complex relationship in a world of shifting alliances
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Laurenceson, Director and Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS:ACRI), University of Technology Sydney Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves for China on Saturday, confident most Australians back the government’s handling of relations with our most important economic partner and the leading strategic power in Asia. Albanese’s domestic critics […]MIL-OSI Canada: Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Injury—Steel Strapping from China, South Korea, Türkiye and Vietnam
Source: Government of Canada News (2) Ottawa, Ontario, July 10, 2025—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of steel strapping from China, South Korea, Türkiye and Vietnam, and subsidizing of steel strapping from China have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic […]MIL-OSI USA: Speaker Appoints Strong to Serve on Commission Dedicated to Holding China Accountable
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Dale Strong (Alabama) WASHINGTON—Today, Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Representative Dale Strong to serve as a Commissioner on the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC). “I am proud to be appointed to the CECC as a Commissioner this Congress. The Chinese Communist Party is relentless in its efforts […]MIL-OSI Russia: China Ready to Raise Level of Strategic Interaction with Russia — Chinese Foreign Minister
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 KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Russia to continuously raise the […]MIL-OSI Russia: China Ready to Always Be Bangladesh’s Good Friend, Neighbor, and Partner – Chinese Foreign Minister
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 KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Xinhua) — China is willing to always be a reliable and good friend, […]MIL-OSI Russia: China and the United States maintain close trade and economic contacts at various levels – Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) — China and the United States maintain close economic and trade exchanges at […]MIL-OSI Russia: China extends yellow alert for heavy rains
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 10 (Xinhua) — China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) extended a yellow alert for rainstorms on […] -
Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 11, 2025
Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Whitehouse Introduce Bills to Slash Emissions From Ocean Shipping
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced a pair of bills to reduce dangerous air pollution within the shipping industry. Padilla’s Clean Shipping Act of 2025, led by Representative Robert Garcia […]MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Schiff, Booker, Vargas, Peters Announce Bicameral Bill to Clean Up Tijuana River
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Schiff, Booker, Vargas, Peters Announce Bicameral Bill to Clean Up Tijuana River WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Representatives Juan Vargas (D-Calif.-52) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50), introduced bicameral legislation to help combat the ongoing Tijuana […]MIL-Evening Report: What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for global shipping?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Belinda Clarence, Law Lecturer, RMIT University During the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, Iran threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s major shipping routes. Would that be possible, and what effects would it have? The Strait of Hormuz is a choke point […]MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Rosen Calls Out Senate Republicans for Blocking Bipartisan Fix to Repeal New Tax Burden on Gaming Losses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Senator Rosen Joined Senator Cortez Masto In Trying to Pass Their Bipartisan FULL HOUSE Act to Reverse the Provision of the Extreme “Big Beautiful Bill” That Harms Casino Visitors and Nevada’s Economy—Republicans Blocked It Watch Senator Rosen’s Full Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. […]MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Laurel Lee Reintroduces Bipartisan CBP SPACE Act to Strengthen Security at U.S. Seaports
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Laurel Lee – Florida (15th District) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) reintroduced the CBP SPACE Act (Securing Ports and America’s Commerce and Economy) to foster help a collaborative approach to securing trade and travel. It is essential that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and seaports […]MIL-OSI Russia: China hopes to optimize trade, expand cooperation with Egypt – Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CAIRO, July 10 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Egypt to advance the optimization and […]MIL-OSI Russia: China hopes to optimize trade and expand cooperation with Egypt – Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China /more details/
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CAIRO, July 10 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Egypt to advance the optimization and […]MIL-OSI China: China ready to optimize trade, expand cooperation with Egypt — premier
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly in Cairo, Egypt, July 10, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] CAIRO, July 10 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Thursday that China is willing to work with Egypt to optimize the development of bilateral trade […]MIL-OSI USA: Following Court Ruling Blocking Click-To-Cancel Rule, Schatz, Kennedy Introduce Legislation To Stop Deceptive Subscription Business Practices
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – Following a ruling from a federal court that blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule that was set to go into effect on Monday, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Unsubscribe Act. The bipartisan bill would require […]MIL-OSI Submissions: Crypto – Bitcoin hits all-time high as political will and institutional action accelerate – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group July 10 2025 – Bitcoin surged above $112,000 this week for the first time, driven by mounting political momentum, regulatory repositioning, and strategic allocations from both corporations and sovereign entities, says deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations. “The shift is clear and aggressive,” said […]MIL-OSI Economics: Understanding protein motion is essential to understanding biology and advancing drug discovery. Today we’re introducing BioEmu, an AI system that emulates the structural ensembles proteins adopt, delivering insights in hours that would otherwise require years of simulation.
Source: Microsoft Headline: Understanding protein motion is essential to understanding biology and advancing drug discovery. Today we’re introducing BioEmu, an AI system that emulates the structural ensembles proteins adopt, delivering insights in hours that would otherwise require years of simulation. Today in the journal Science: BioEmu from Microsoft Research AI for Science. This generative deep […]MIL-OSI Russia: China urges EU to view bilateral trade and economic relations without emotions and prejudices — Ministry of Commerce of the PRC
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 10 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday called on the European Union to view bilateral economic […]MIL-Evening Report: Trump has flagged 200% tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals. What do we produce here, and what’s at risk?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joe Carrello, Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne Tanya Dol/Shutterstock US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s pharmaceutical exports to the United States has raised alarm among industry and government leaders. There are fears that, if implemented, the tariffs could cost the Australian economy up to […]MIL-OSI: AI Mining Meets Ripple’s XRP: PFMCrypto Unveils AI-Driven XRP Cloud Mining with Zero Hardware and Daily Payouts
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 10, 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 USA: Cortez Masto Blasts Republicans for Refusing to Fix the Provision in Their Tax Bill that Limits the Wagering Loss Deduction
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) called out Senate Republicans for refusing to pass her bipartisan fix to the provision in the Republican budget bill that limits the wagering loss deduction. […]MIL-Evening Report: Albanese’s China mission – managing a complex relationship in a world of shifting alliances
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Laurenceson, Director and Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS:ACRI), University of Technology Sydney Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves for China on Saturday, confident most Australians back the government’s handling of relations with our most important economic partner and the leading strategic power in Asia. Albanese’s domestic critics […]MIL-Evening Report: NZ’s new AI strategy is long on ‘economic opportunity’ but short on managing ethical and social risk
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Lensen, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images The government’s newly unveiled National AI Strategy is all about what its title says: “Investing with Confidence”. It tells businesses that Aotearoa New Zealand is open for AI use, and […]MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Our Shoreline Communities
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Digital Coast Act, to help coastal communities better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels, and plan for future development. The bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and […]MIL-OSI Russia: Over the year, the number of small and medium-sized companies has grown by 3%.
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. According to the annual update of the Unified Register of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, which is administered by the Federal Tax Service of Russia, the country has recorded […]MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak: Russia is ready to consider options for cooperation with Moldova in all areas, including economics and energy
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. Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak met with the leaders of the parties: Igor Dodon – Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, Irina Vlah – […] -
Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 11, 2025
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Whitehouse Introduce Bills to Slash Emissions From Ocean Shipping
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced a pair of bills to reduce dangerous air pollution within the shipping industry. Padilla’s Clean Shipping Act of 2025, led by Representative Robert Garcia […]MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Schiff, Booker, Vargas, Peters Announce Bicameral Bill to Clean Up Tijuana River
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Schiff, Booker, Vargas, Peters Announce Bicameral Bill to Clean Up Tijuana River WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Representatives Juan Vargas (D-Calif.-52) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50), introduced bicameral legislation to help combat the ongoing Tijuana […]MIL-OSI Australia: Tasmania Police target criminal use of cryptocurrency ATMs
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Tasmania Police target criminal use of cryptocurrency ATMs Friday, 11 July 2025 – 10:29 am. Tasmania Police has contacted more than 15 Tasmanians, including scam victims and suspected money mules, as part of a national crackdown on the criminal use of cryptocurrency ATMs knowns as CATMs.As part of […]MIL-OSI Submissions: School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Margaret Murray, Associate Professor of Public Communication and Culture Studies, University of Michigan New laws that ban smartphones or social media for youth are being introduced across several Western nations. SeventyFour/iStock via Getty Images The number of states banning smartphones in schools is growing. New York is […]MIL-OSI: Ripple partners with Bank of New York Mellon, XRP soars – LET Mining launches new cloud mining strategy for XRP holders
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ripple has established a partnership with the oldest bank on Wall Street, and BNY Mellon has become the custodian of RLUSD, which will take Ripple’s stablecoin strategy to the next level and herald its long-term commitment to infrastructure construction. With the announcement of […]MIL-OSI China: China, US maintain close economic, trade communication at multiple levels: commerce ministry
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China and the United States have maintained close economic and trade communication at multiple levels, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. Spokesperson He Yongqian made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a question about whether the U.S. commerce […]MIL-Evening Report: What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for global shipping?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Belinda Clarence, Law Lecturer, RMIT University During the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, Iran threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s major shipping routes. Would that be possible, and what effects would it have? The Strait of Hormuz is a choke point […]MIL-OSI: South Bow Announces Timing of Second-quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call and Webcast
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Bow Corp. (TSX & NYSE: SOBO) (South Bow or the Company) will release its second-quarter 2025 financial and operational results after the close of markets on Aug. 6, 2025. Conference call and webcast details South Bow’s senior leadership will host a conference call […]MIL-OSI USA: ICE Del Rio, federal partner investigation results in the sentencing of an illegal alien from Honduras for his role in an alien smuggling conspiracy
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement DEL RIO, Texas – A Honduran national unlawfully residing in the U.S. was sentenced July 9 for his leadership role in a massive alien smuggling conspiracy that spanned three years and involved thousands of aliens from over 11 different countries. The investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s […]MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Laurel Lee Reintroduces Bipartisan CBP SPACE Act to Strengthen Security at U.S. Seaports
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Laurel Lee – Florida (15th District) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) reintroduced the CBP SPACE Act (Securing Ports and America’s Commerce and Economy) to foster help a collaborative approach to securing trade and travel. It is essential that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and seaports […]MIL-OSI USA: N.M. Delegation Welcomes Emergency Declaration for Ruidoso Flooding, Maintains Push for Major Disaster Declaration
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) RUIDOSO, N.M. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following joint statement, welcoming President Donald Trump’s granting of an emergency declaration for Chaves, Lincoln, […]MIL-OSI USA: SEC Charges Georgia-based First Liberty Building & Loan and its Owner for Operating a $140 Million Ponzi Scheme
Source: Securities and Exchange Commission The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it filed charges seeking an asset freeze and other emergency relief against Newnan, Georgia-based First Liberty Building & Loan, LLC and its founder and owner Edwin Brant Frost IV in connection with a Ponzi scheme that defrauded approximately 300 investors of at […]MIL-OSI USA: Following Court Ruling Blocking Click-To-Cancel Rule, Schatz, Kennedy Introduce Legislation To Stop Deceptive Subscription Business Practices
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – Following a ruling from a federal court that blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule that was set to go into effect on Monday, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Unsubscribe Act. The bipartisan bill would require […]MIL-OSI USA: Luján, Welch Lead Colleagues in Calling Out Trump Administration’s Hypocrisy Over Accepting Qatari Plane Amid National Security Probe Into Foreign Aircraft Imports
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led Senate colleagues, including Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), in demanding that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick provide clarification of […]MIL-OSI: Targa Resources Corp. Announces Quarterly Common Dividend and Timing of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Webcast
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP) (“Targa” or the “Company”) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per common share, or $4.00 per common share on an annualized basis, for the second quarter of 2025. This cash dividend […]MIL-OSI Submissions: Crypto – Bitcoin hits all-time high as political will and institutional action accelerate – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group July 10 2025 – Bitcoin surged above $112,000 this week for the first time, driven by mounting political momentum, regulatory repositioning, and strategic allocations from both corporations and sovereign entities, says deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations. “The shift is clear and aggressive,” said […]MIL-OSI: Lightchain AI Enters Bonus Round, Reallocates Team Tokens to Fuel Ecosystem Growth
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightchain AI, a performance-focused Layer 1 blockchain built for AI-native applications, today announced a strategic move in its tokenomics as it enters the Bonus Round of its presale campaign. Following the successful completion of all 15 presale stages and the raise of over $21 million, Lightchain […]MIL-OSI New Zealand: UNICEF – 70 per cent of children in Ukraine lack access to basic goods and services as material deprivation soars
Source: UNICEF Urgent investment in critical services and systems for children is vital to protecting and building the country’s future. Around 70 per cent of children in Ukraine – or 3.5 million – now lack access to basic goods and services, including adequate food or shelter, according to new data published by UNICEF. This proportion […]MIL-OSI New Zealand: Security – Banking Ombudsman Scheme welcomes establishment of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme The Banking Ombudsman Scheme welcomes the announcement of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance, recognising it as a significant and timely step toward a more coordinated and proactive response to scams in Aotearoa. “We have been calling for stronger, sector-wide action to prevent scams for some time,” says Nicola Sladden, Banking Ombudsman. “The […]MIL-OSI: DRML Miner Unveils Crypto Mining Plan for 2025, Promises Fast ROI for Passive Income Seekers
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As global interest in passive cryptocurrency income continues to rise, investors are asking a familiar question: Which cloud mining is legal? To this end, DRML Miner, a trusted industry pioneer, has announced the launch of its new 2025 cloud mining plan, designed to […]